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 Front I/O Panel  

Dell™ Inspiron™ 580s Service Manual 

 

  

Removing the Front I/O Panel 

 

  

Replacing the Front I/O Panel 

 

 

 

 

 

Removing the Front I/O Panel  

 

 

1.

Follow the procedures in 

Before You Begin

.  

 

 

  

2.

Remove the computer cover (see 

Removing the Computer Cover

).  

 

 

  

3.

Remove the front bezel (see 

Removing the Front Bezel

).  

 

 

  

4.

Remove the support bracket (see 

Removing the Support Bracket

).  

 

 

  

5.

Remove the hard drive (see 

Removing the Hard Drive

).  

 

 

 

 

 

6.

Remove the screw that secures the front I/O panel to the chassis.  
 

 

  

7.

Disconnect all the cables that are connected to the front I/O panel from the system board connectors. Note the routing of all cables as you remove them 
so that you can re-route them correctly after installing the new front I/O panel.  
 

 

  

8.

Slide the front I/O panel towards the left and gently pull it out.  
 

  

 

Replacing the Front I/O Panel  

 

 

 

WARNING: 

Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best 

practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 

 

WARNING: 

To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. 

 

WARNING: 

Do not operate your equipment with any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) 

removed. 

 

CAUTION: 

Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ 

is not covered by your warranty.

 

CAUTION: 

When sliding the front I/O panel out of the computer, be extremely careful. Carelessness may result in damage to the cable 

connectors and the cable routing clips.

1  screw  2  front I/O panel  3  front I/O panel clamp slots (2) 

 

CAUTION: 

Take care not to damage the cable connectors and the cable routing clips when sliding the front I/O panel into the front I/O panel 

clamp slot.

Summary of Contents for Inspiron 580S

Page 1: ...s and or other countries Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products Dell Inc disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own Model DCSLF January 2010 Rev A00 Before You Begin Technical Overview Computer Cover Support Bracket Front Bezel Memory Module s PCI and PCI E...

Page 2: ... Turning Off Your Computer 1 Save and close all open files and exit all open programs 2 Turn off your computer Windows Vista Click Start click the arrow and then click Shut Down Windows 7 Click Start and click Shut Down 3 The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process is complete 4 Ensure that the computer is turned off If your computer did not automatically turn off when you s...

Page 3: ...s have connectors with locking tabs if you are disconnecting this type of cable press in on the locking tabs before you disconnect the cable As you pull connectors apart keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins Also before you connect a cable ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned CAUTION To avoid damaging the computer perform the following steps before ...

Page 4: ...rips snap into place 4 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover 5 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on Back to Contents Page WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulat...

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Page 6: ...t the support bracket up and lift it off the hinge tab slot 7 Set the support bracket aside in a secure location Replacing the Support Bracket WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance WARNING To guard against el...

Page 7: ...pport bracket downward 4 Route the cables through the clamp under the support bracket 5 Pull the card retention bracket towards the front of the computer 6 Replace the screw that secures the card retention bracket to the chassis 7 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover 8 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on Back to Contents Page ...

Page 8: ...lectrical outlets and then turn them on 9 Remove the card s driver from the operating system 10 To complete the removal procedure see Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI or PCI Express Card Replacing PCI and PCI Express Cards 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer F...

Page 9: ...lacing the Support Bracket 9 Connect any cables that should be connected to the card See the documentation for the card for information about the card s cable connections 10 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover 11 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on 12 To complete the installation see Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Insta...

Page 10: ... to the sound card s connectors 1 Enter system setup see Entering System Setup 2 Go to Onboard Audio Controller and then change the setting to Enabled 3 Connect the external audio devices to the computer s back panel connectors Network Card 1 Enter system setup see Entering System Setup 2 Go to Onboard LAN Controller and then change the setting to Disabled 3 Connect the network cable to the networ...

Page 11: ...latory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance WARNING A new battery can explode if it is incorrectly installed Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions WARNING To guard against electrical shock always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing...

Page 12: ...4 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on 5 Enter System Setup see Entering System Setup and restore the settings you recorded in step 1 Back to Contents Page ...

Page 13: ...ter For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance WARNING To guard against electrical shock always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover WARNING Do not operate your equipment with any cover s including computer covers bezels filler brackets front panel inserts etc removed CAUTION Onl...

Page 14: ... of the computer 5 Press the computer cover down and slide it towards the front of the computer until you feel a click or feel the computer cover securely installed 6 Ensure that the cover is seated correctly 7 Replace the two screws that secure the computer cover using a screwdriver 8 Open the chassis feet 9 Place the computer in an upright position Back to Contents Page 1 screws 2 2 computer cov...

Page 15: ...NG To guard against electrical shock always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover WARNING Do not operate your equipment with any cover s including computer covers bezels filler brackets front panel inserts etc removed CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not ...

Page 16: ... and place it under the tab on the processor cover 1 processor 2 socket CAUTION Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the back of the computer CAUTION When replacing the processor do not touch any of the pins inside the socket or allow any objects to fall on the pins in the socket CAUTION You must position the processor correctly in the socket to avoid permanent damage to the p...

Page 17: ...g the Computer Cover 12 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and turn them on Back to Contents Page 1 alignment post 2 processor cover 3 release lever 4 processor 5 processor cover notch CAUTION Ensure that you apply new thermal grease New thermal grease is critical for ensuring adequate thermal bonding which is a requirement for optimal processor operation CAUTION Ensure that t...

Page 18: ...mpliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance WARNING To guard against electrical shock always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover WARNING Do not operate your equipment with any cover s including computer covers bezels filler brackets front panel inserts etc removed CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer D...

Page 19: ... that they are properly connected and firmly seated 8 Replace the support bracket see Replacing the Support Bracket 9 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover 10 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on 11 See the documentation that came with the hard drive for instructions on installing any software required for hard drive operation 12 Check...

Page 20: ...break away metal plate and rotate the screwdriver outwards to break and remove the metal plate 3 If not present attach the two shoulder screws to the Media Card Reader 1 securing tab 2 shoulder screws 2 3 Media Card Reader not present on all computers NOTE If you are replacing an existing Media Card Reader remove the shoulder screws from the existing Media Card Reader and attach them to the replac...

Page 21: ...etup see System Setup Options on page 71 Optical Drive Removing the Optical Drive 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover 3 Remove the front bezel see Removing the Front Bezel 4 Disconnect the power cable and the data cable from the back of the optical drive 5 Pull the securing tab up and slide the optical drive out NOTE If you are no...

Page 22: ...e data cable to the optical drive 5 If disconnected connect the data cable to the system board connector see System Board Components 6 Replace the front bezel see Replacing the Front Bezel 7 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover 8 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and turn them on See the documentation that came with the optical drive for instructions on...

Page 23: ...our computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance WARNING To guard against likelihood of electric shock laceration by moving fan blades or other unexpected injuries always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover WARNI...

Page 24: ...on the processor fan and heat sink assembly with the screw holes on the system board b Tighten the four captive screws that secure the processor fan and heat sink assembly to the system board 5 Connect the processor fan cable to the system board connector see System Board Components 6 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover 7 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outl...

Page 25: ...cures the chassis fan to the chassis 5 Slide the chassis fan towards the front of the computer and lift it out Replacing the Chassis Fan 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Align the top and the bottom tabs on the chassis fan with the projections in the chassis and slide the chassis fan towards the back of the computer CAUTION Do not touch the fan blades when you are removing the chassis...

Page 26: ...s fan cable to the system board connector see System Board Components 5 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover 6 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and turn them on Back to Contents Page 1 chassis fan bottom tab 2 chassis fan top tabs 2 3 screw ...

Page 27: ...ARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance WARNING To guard against electrical shock always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover WARNING Do not operate your equipment with any c...

Page 28: ... slots 4 Replace the screw that secures the front I O panel to the chassis 5 Replace the hard drive see Replacing the Hard Drive 6 Replace the support bracket see Replacing the Support Bracket 7 Replace the front bezel see Replacing the Front Bezel 8 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover 9 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and turn them on Back to Conten...

Page 29: ... clip at each end of the memory module connector 3 Follow the memory installation guidelines see Recommended Memory Configuration 4 Align the notch on the bottom of the memory module with the tab in the memory module connector WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory C...

Page 30: ...ktop and click Properties 10 Click the General tab 11 To verify that the memory is installed correctly check the amount of memory RAM listed Recommended Memory Configuration While installing or replacing memory refer to the table below For the location of the memory module connectors see System Board Components Setting Up Dual Channel Memory Configuration 1 cutouts 2 2 tab 3 notch 4 memory module ...

Page 31: ...Back to Contents Page 1 Pair A matched pair of memory modules in connectors DIMM3 and DIMM4 2 Pair B matched pair of memory modules in connectors DIMM1 and DIMM2 ...

Page 32: ...wer supply to the computer chassis 7 Slide out the power supply and then lift it out Replacing the Power Supply 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Slide the replacement power supply towards the back of the computer WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Co...

Page 33: ...eplace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover 8 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and turn them on Back to Contents Page WARNING Failure to replace and tighten all screws may cause electrical shock as these screws are a key part of the system grounding NOTE Route the DC power cables under the chassis tabs The cables must be properly routed to prevent the cables f...

Page 34: ...ighlight an option Press Enter to make that selection active Help Field This field provides context sensitive help based on the options selected Key Functions This field appears below the Option Field and lists keys and their functions within the active system setup field System Setup Options CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicin...

Page 35: ...Features Onboard Audio Controller Enabled Disabled Enabled by default Onboard LAN Controller Enabled Disabled Enabled by default Onboard LAN Boot ROM Enabled Disabled Disabled by default Boot Device Configuration Boot Settings Configuration l Numlock Key On Off On by default l Keyboard Errors Report Do Not Report Report by default Hard Disk Boot Priority Used to set the device priority of hard dri...

Page 36: ...setup see Entering System Setup 2 Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot Device Configuration menu option and press Enter to access the menu 3 Press the up and down arrow keys to move through the list of devices 4 Press plus or minus to change the boot priority of device Clearing Forgotten Passwords 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer...

Page 37: ...and devices to electrical outlets and turn them on Clearing CMOS Settings 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover 3 Reset the current CMOS settings a Locate the 3 pin CMOS reset jumper on the system board see System Board Components b Remove the jumper plug from the CMOS reset jumper pins 2 and 3 c Place the jumper plug on the CMOS re...

Page 38: ...ct Family list c Select the product brand in the Select Your Product Line list d Select the product model number in the Select Your Product Model list e Click Confirm 4 A list of results appear on the screen Click BIOS 5 Click Download Now to download the latest BIOS file The File Download window appears 6 Click Save to save the file on your desktop The file downloads to your desktop 7 Click Close...

Page 39: ...routing of all cables as you remove them so that you can re route them correctly after installing the new system board 10 Remove the eight screws that secure the system board to the chassis 11 Lift the system board up and out of the chassis Replacing the System Board 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped wit...

Page 40: ... the memory modules see Replacing the Memory Module s 9 Replace any PCI and PCI Express cards on the system board see Replacing PCI and PCI Express Cards 10 Replace the support bracket see Replacing the Support Bracket 11 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover 12 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and turn them on 13 Flash the system BIOS as needed see Fla...

Page 41: ... information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance 1 power supply 2 support bracket 3 system board 4 optical drive 5 Media Card Reader optional 6 hard drive 1 12 V power connector PWR2 2 processor socket 3 processor fan connector CPU_FAN1 4 memory module connector DIMM3 5 memory ...

Page 42: ...nector SATA2 13 front panel connector FP1 14 SATA connector SATA3 15 FlexBay USB connector F_USB1 16 front panel USB connector F_USB2 17 SATA connector SATA4 18 front panel audio connector F_AUDIO1 19 PCI card slot PCI1 20 PCI Express x1 card slot PCI EX1_1 21 battery socket BAT1 22 PCI Express x1 card slot PCI EX1_2 23 PCI Express x16 card slot PCI EX16_1 24 chassis fan connector SYS_FAN1 ...

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