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A Tour of Your Computer : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems

Battery Bay

With a charged battery in this bay, you can use the computer without plugging it in to an electrical

outlet.

Media Bay

You can install devices such as a floppy drive, an internal Zip drive, or a Dell TravelLite™ travel module

in the media bay.

Touch Pad Buttons

These buttons correspond to the left and right buttons on a standard mouse.

Keyboard

The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Microsoft® Windows® logo key that supports

the Windows operating systems.

Dell AccessDirect™ Buttons

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Страница 1: ...Thank you for purchasing this Factory Service Manual CD DVD from servicemanuals4u com Please check out our eBay auctions for more great deals on Factory Service Manuals servicemanuals4u ...

Страница 2: ...osoft Windows desktop point to Programs User s Guides and click Tell Me How Information in this document is subject to change without notice 2000 2002 Dell Computer Corporation All rights reserved Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden Trademarks used in this text Dell the DELL logo and Inspiron are trademarks of Dell...

Страница 3: ...ion and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited February 2002 Rev A03 file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LAP _checked 20ok Inspiron 2500 2500 20SM index htm 2 o...

Страница 4: ...ack to Contents Page A Tour of Your Computer Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems Front View Left Side View Right Side View Back View Front View file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LA _checked 20ok Inspiron 2500 2500 20SM tour htm 1 of 15 6 21 2004 12 45 24 AM ...

Страница 5: ...ay Latch This latch keeps the display locked in place when the display is closed Display The computer has a color LCD Device Status Lights file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LA _checked 20ok Inspiron 2500 2500 20SM tour htm 2 of 15 6 21 2004 12 45 24 AM ...

Страница 6: ...uter is operating on battery power or that the computer is turned off Flashing green which indicates that the battery is charging or that the battery power is low Solid green which indicates that the battery is fully charged and that the computer is operating on AC power Flashing amber which indicates that the battery power is critically low The light labeled turns on when the computer reads data ...

Страница 7: ...ot indicate a problem with the fans or the computer The fans work with the air intakes to prevent the computer from overheating When the computer gets hot the small internal fans turn on and draw air through the air intakes to cool the computer Hot air is expelled through the fan exhausts CAUTION Do not push objects into or block the air intakes Doing so can cause fire or damage the interior compo...

Страница 8: ...d turns on when you press to enable the uppercase letter function The light labeled turns on when you press to enable the scroll lock function Touch Pad The touch pad detects the position of your finger over a touch sensitive area and provides the computer with full mouse functionality file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LA _checked 20ok Inspiron 2500 2500 20SM tour htm 5 of 15 6 21 2004 12 45...

Страница 9: ...al Zip drive or a Dell TravelLite travel module in the media bay Touch Pad Buttons These buttons correspond to the left and right buttons on a standard mouse Keyboard The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Microsoft Windows logo key that supports the Windows operating systems Dell AccessDirect Buttons file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LA _checked 20ok Inspiron 2500 2500 20SM t...

Страница 10: ...ch your default Internet browser 3 Press this button to launch http www dell com or reprogram the button to launch a program of your choice 4 Press this button to open your default e mail program reprogram the button to launch a program of your choice You can also reprogram the button scheme to control CD or DVD player functions Power Button HINT To turn off your computer perform a Windows shutdow...

Страница 11: ...lso change the speaker volume using key combinations To increase the volume press the Fn and the Page Up keys To decrease the volume press the Fn and the Page Dn keys To enable or disable mute the integrated stereo speakers or external speakers press Fn and the End keys HINT If no sound comes from the speakers press Fn and End and check the volume control buttons to make sure that the sound is not...

Страница 12: ...ft devices are usually included with the device NOTICE Antitheft devices are of differing designs Before you buy one make sure it will work with the security cable slot in the computer Speakers Your computer has integrated speakers Press the volume control buttons to adjust the speaker volume Fixed Optical Drive file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LA _checked 20ok Inspiron 2500 2500 20SM tour ...

Страница 13: ...spiron 2500 Systems Your computer supports a CD drive DVD drive or CD RW drive Right Side View Audio Connectors file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LA _checked 20ok Inspiron 2500 2500 20SM tour htm 10 of 15 6 21 2004 12 45 24 AM ...

Страница 14: ...s or speakers to connector Attach a microphone to the connector Hard Drive The hard drive reads and writes data on a hard disk Modem Connector If you ordered the optional internal modem use this connector to plug in the telephone cable file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LA _checked 20ok Inspiron 2500 2500 20SM tour htm 11 of 15 6 21 2004 12 45 24 AM ...

Страница 15: ...is loaded and the adapter is detecting activity Security Cable Slot The slots one on each side of the computer let you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer Complete instructions for installing antitheft devices are usually included with the device NOTICE Antitheft devices are of differing designs Before you buy one make sure it will work with the security cable slot in ...

Страница 16: ...air intake to prevent the computer from overheating When the computer gets hot the small internal fan turns on and draws air through the air intake to cool the computer Hot air is expelled through the fan exhaust CAUTION Do not push objects into or block the air intake Doing so can cause fire or damage interior components Keep the opening free from dust and other foreign particles AC Adapter Conne...

Страница 17: ...nect the AC adapter with your computer either turned on or off NOTICE When you disconnect the AC adapter from the computer grasp the adapter cable connector not the cable itself and pull firmly but gently to avoid damaging the cable PS 2 Connector Use this connector to attach PS 2 compatible devices such as a mouse keyboard or external numeric keypad to your computer Video Connector Use this conne...

Страница 18: ...Use these connectors to attach USB compatible devices such as a mouse docking device keyboard printer or scanner to your computer Serial Connector Use this connector to attach a serial device such as a palmtop to the computer Back to Contents Page file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LA _checked 20ok Inspiron 2500 2500 20SM tour htm 15 of 15 6 21 2004 12 45 24 AM ...

Страница 19: ...at you are not using When possible attach your computer to an electrical outlet when you play CDs and DVDs Playing a CD or DVD uses a lot of battery power Place the computer in standby mode or hibernate mode when you leave the computer unattended for long periods of time Power Conservation Modes Standby Mode Standby mode conserves power by turning off the display and the hard drive after a predete...

Страница 20: ...d to activate hibernate mode in the Advanced tab of the Power Options Properties window HINT Some PC Cards may not operate correctly after resuming operation from hibernate mode If you encounter problems with a PC Card reinsert the card or restart your computer To resume computer operation from hibernate mode press the power button The computer may take a short time to return to its normal operati...

Страница 21: ... Windows 2000 only Max Battery Windows 2000 only HINT Dell recommends that you continue to use the Portable Laptop power scheme to maximize battery power conservation Each preset power scheme has different time out settings for putting the computer into standby mode turning off the display and turning off the hard drive file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LAP _checked 20ok Inspiron 2500 2500 2...

Страница 22: ...harge falls below a certain percentage When you receive your computer the Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm check boxes are selected The Power Mode in the Low battery alarm is set to none and the Power Mode if the Critical battery alarm is set to hibernate Dell recommends that you continue to use these defaults file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LAP _checked 20ok Inspiron 2500 2500...

Страница 23: ... Systems Power Meter Tab The Power Meter tab displays the current power source and amount of battery charge remaining file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LAP _checked 20ok Inspiron 2500 2500 20SM power htm 5 of 9 6 21 2004 12 45 25 AM ...

Страница 24: ...Program the following functions Activate standby mode the default when you close the display Activate hibernate mode the default for the power button Shut down Windows and turn off the computer No action None file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LAP _checked 20ok Inspiron 2500 2500 20SM power htm 6 of 9 6 21 2004 12 45 25 AM ...

Страница 25: ...does not enter standby mode or hibernate mode when you close lower the display To program these functions click an option from the corresponding pull down menu and then click OK Hibernate Tab The Hibernate tab lets you enable hibernate mode by clicking the Enable hibernate support check box file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LAP _checked 20ok Inspiron 2500 2500 20SM power htm 7 of 9 6 21 2004...

Страница 26: ... click one of the following options HINT If you disable the Intel SpeedStep feature the processor always operates at its maximum speed Disable Intel SpeedStep technology control Remove flag icon Disable audio notification when performance changes Click Apply to accept any changes and then click OK to close the Intel SpeedStep technology window file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LAP _checked 2...

Страница 27: ...Power Conservation Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems Back to Contents Page file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LAP _checked 20ok Inspiron 2500 2500 20SM power htm 9 of 9 6 21 2004 12 45 25 AM ...

Страница 28: ...r Gets Wet If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Resolving Other Technical Problems Accessing Help Files To access the Tell Me How help file 1 Click the Start button point to Programs point to User s Guides and then click Tell Me How To access Microsoft Windows 2000 Help 1 Click the Start button and then click Help 2 Click the Search tab 3 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and then c...

Страница 29: ...Test the electrical outlet Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device such as a lamp Check the AC adapter Be sure that the power cable is firmly inserted into the electrical outlet and the green light on the AC adapter is on Connect the computer directly to an electrical outlet Bypass power protection devices power strips and the extension cable to verify that t...

Страница 30: ...eck the battery If you are using a battery to power your computer the battery charge may be depleted Connect the computer to an electrical outlet using the AC adapter and turn on the computer Test the electrical outlet Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device such as a lamp Check the AC adapter Be sure that the power cable is firmly inserted into the electrica...

Страница 31: ...ontrol Double click the yellow speaker icon in the lower right corner of your screen Be sure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted Check the volume control buttons Press both volume control buttons simultaneously or press Fn End to disable mute or reenable the integrated speakers Reinstall the sound audio driver See Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities External Speakers HINT T...

Страница 32: ...subwoofer away from the computer or monitor If your external speaker system includes a subwoofer ensure that the subwoofer is at least 60 cm 2 ft away from the computer or external monitor Eliminate possible interference Turn off nearby fans fluorescent lights or halogen lamps to check for interference Reinstall the sound audio driver See Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Printer Problems If you ...

Страница 33: ...lectrical outlet is working by testing it with another device such as a lamp Ensure that the printer is turned on See the documentation supplied with the printer Verify that the printer is recognized by Windows 1 Click the Start button point to Settings and then click Printers If the printer is listed right click the printer icon click Properties and then select the Details tab 2 Ensure that the P...

Страница 34: ...Panel in Windows 2000 2 In the Control Panel window double click Modems If there are multiple entries for the same modem or modems listed that are not installed delete the entries and restart the computer 3 Click the Diagnostics tab 4 Click the COM port for your modem 5 Click More Info to verify that the modem is communicating with Windows If all commands receive responses the modem is operating p...

Страница 35: ...T For information on saving files to a floppy disk see the Tell Me How help file If you cannot save a file to a floppy disk Ensure that Windows recognizes the drive Double click the My Computer icon If the floppy drive is not listed perform a full scan with your antivirus software to check for and remove viruses Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive Cannot save files to ...

Страница 36: ... prevent Windows from recognizing the drive Test the drive with another CD Insert another CD to eliminate the possibility that the original CD is defective Clean the disc See the Tell Me How help file for instructions Adjust the Windows volume control Double click the yellow speaker icon in the lower right corner of your screen Be sure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted I...

Страница 37: ...u finish writing the CD Disable standby mode in Windows before writing to a CD RW disk Search for the keyword standby in Windows Help Change the write speed to a slower rate The CD RW drive must receive a steady stream of data when writing If the stream is interrupted an error occurs Closing all programs before writing to the CD RW may also alleviate the problem If you have a hard drive problem Ch...

Страница 38: ...me programs and try again You have too many programs open Close all windows and open the program that you want to use The file being copied is too large for the destination drive The file that you are trying to copy is too large to fit on the disk or the disk is too full Try copying the file to a different disk or use a larger capacity disk A required DLL file was not found The program that you ar...

Страница 39: ...Then click End Task Windows 2000 In the Task Manager window select the program that is no longer responding Then click End Task A solid blue screen appears Turn the computer off If the computer does not respond to a keystroke or a proper shutdown press the power button until the computer turns off Press the power button again to restart the computer The solid blue screen appears because you were n...

Страница 40: ...ter 3 Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on the back of the computer 4 Remove the media bay device and any installed PC Cards and put them in a safe place to dry 5 Remove the battery 6 Wipe off the battery and put it in a safe place to dry 7 Remove the hard drive 8 Remove the memory modules 9 Open the display and place the computer right side up across two books or similar pro...

Страница 41: ... Turn on the computer If the computer does not turn on or if you cannot identify the damaged components contact Dell for technical assistance Locate the correct contact information in Contacting Dell of the Dell Solutions Guide that came with your computer Resolving Other Technical Problems Go to the Dell support website Go to http support dell com for help with general usage installation and trou...

Страница 42: ...Solving Problems Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems Back to Contents Page file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LA ecked 20ok Inspiron 2500 2500 20SM solving htm 15 of 15 6 21 2004 12 45 27 AM ...

Страница 43: ...croprocessor Microprocessor type Intel Mobile Pentium III or Mobile Celeron L1 cache 32 KB internal L2 cache 256 KB or 128 KB Math coprocessor internal to microprocessor System Information System chip set Intel 815EM Data bus width 64 bits DRAM bus width 64 bits Microprocessor address bus width 32 bits Flash EPROM 2 MB Graphics bus width Integrated Intel 3D AGP Graphics file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DE...

Страница 44: ... 64 128 and 256 MB 3 3 V SDRAM SODIMMS Standard memory 64 MB non ECC Maximum memory 512 MB non ECC Memory clock speed 100 MHz Memory access time CL2 3 NOTE CL2 3 indicates a CAS latency of two or three clocks Ports and Connectors Serial 9 pin connector RS232 16550 compatible 16 byte buffer connector Parallel unidirectional standard AT bidirectional or ECP connector Video VGA connector Audio stereo...

Страница 45: ...tegrated graphics Intel 815EM Display cache optional factory configurable 4 MB display cache card LCD interface LVDS Audio Audio controller AC97 link audio Stereo conversion 16 bit analog to digital and digital to analog Interfaces Internal PCI bus AC 97 External stereo line in microphone headphones speaker line out Display Type 128 bit hardware accelerated video support Response time typical 50 m...

Страница 46: ...m 0 75 inch 0 012 inch Layout QWERTY AZERTY Kanji Touch Pad Interface PS 2 compatible X Y position resolution graphics table mode 240 cpi Size Thickness 2 00 mm 0 08 inch at highest component Width 64 88 mm 2 55 inch Height 48 88 mm 1 92 inch rectangle with 0 5 mm 0 02 inch tabs Weight 6 5 g 0 23 ounce 0 5 g 0 001 ounce Power Supply voltage 5 V 0 5 VDC Supply current 25 mA maximum operating curren...

Страница 47: ... 0 39 kg 0 87 lb Voltage 14 8 VDC Charge time approximate Computer on 2 5 hours Computer off 1 hour Battery life up to 1 5 hours with a 4 cell battery up to 3 hours with an 8 cell battery Life span approximate 400 discharge charge cycles0 Temperature range Operating 0º to 45ºC 32º to 113ºF Storage 20º to 60ºC 4º to 140ºF AC Adapter Input voltage 90 to 135 VAC and 164 to 264 VAC Input current maxim...

Страница 48: ...º to 35ºC 32º to 95ºF Storage 4º to 65ºC 24 8º to 149ºF Relative humidity maximum Operating 10 to 90 noncondensing Storage 5 to 95 noncondensing Maximum vibration Operating 0 9 GRMS using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment Storage 1 3 GRMS using a random vibration spectrum that simulates air truck shipment Maximum shock Operating 152 4 cm sec 60 inches sec equal to a half ...

Страница 49: ...2 to 3048 m 50 to 10 000 ft Storage 15 2 to 10 668 m 50 to 35 000 ft Fixed Optical Drives Supported drives 12 5 mm drives CD CD RW and DVD Back to Contents Page file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LAP _checked 20ok Inspiron 2500 2500 20SM specs htm 7 of 7 6 21 2004 12 45 28 AM ...

Страница 50: ...hardware manufacturers frequently provide updated drivers that support feature enhancements or that correct problems Obtain updated drivers for products purchased from Dell at the Dell support website http support dell com NOTICE Drivers available on the Dell support website have been validated for correct operation on Dell computers Installing drivers obtained from other sources may cause errors ...

Страница 51: ...e button for the driver or utility you wish to install 3 Follow the screen prompts until the driver or utility is installed For detailed information on installing specific drivers and utilities for your computer see the Dell support website at http support dell com Installing the Internal Modem Driver Optional If you ordered the internal modem you need to reinstall the modem driver If you ordered ...

Страница 52: ... Hardware tab 5 Click Device Manager 6 Under Other Devices click PCI Simple Communications Controller 7 On the tool bar click Action and click Properties 8 Click Reinstall Driver and click Next 9 Verify that Search for a suitable driver for my device Recommended is selected and click Next 10 Verify that CD ROM drives is selected and click Next 11 When the appropriate driver is found click Next 12 ...

Страница 53: ... 3 In the Control Panel window double click the System icon 4 In the System Properties window click the Hardware tab 5 Click Device Manager 6 Under Other Devices click Ethernet Controller 7 On the tool bar click Action and click Properties 8 Click Reinstall Driver and click Next 9 Verify that Search for a suitable driver for my device Recommended is selected and click Next 10 Verify that CD ROM dr...

Страница 54: ... disabled To see if System Restore is enabled 1 Click the Start button point to Settings and then click Control Panel 2 Double click the System icon 3 Click the Performance tab 4 Click File System 5 Click the Troubleshooting tab and make sure that Disable System Restore is unchecked Before proceeding with any System Restore function Dell recommends that you thoroughly read Microsoft s information ...

Страница 55: ... restore point and then click Next If a calendar date has only one restore point then that restore point is automatically selected If two are more restore points are available click the restore point that you want to use NOTICE Save and close all open files and exit all open programs Do not alter open or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete 6 A message with instruc...

Страница 56: ...er open or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete 5 A message with instructions to save and close all open files and exit all programs appears click OK 6 Click Next 7 The Undoing Last Restoration screen appears and then the computer automatically restarts 8 After the computer restarts click OK Back to Contents Page file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LAP hecked 2...

Страница 57: ...ve Therefore Dell does not recommend that you reinstall your operating system unless instructed to do so by a Dell technical support representative NOTICE To prevent conflicts with Windows Me you must disable any virus protection software installed on your computer before you reinstall Windows 1 Turn on the computer and enter the system setup program as directed by a Dell technical support represe...

Страница 58: ... number found on the Microsoft Windows label which is located on the computer 15 When the Start Wizard window appears click Finish The Enter Windows Password window appears To continue without creating a Windows user name and password click OK Otherwise type your user name and password in the appropriate fields and then click OK 16 If the Date Time Properties window appears adjust the date and tim...

Страница 59: ...window appears 11 When the Regional Settings window appears select the settings for your locale and then click Next 12 Enter your name and organization in the Personalize Your Software window and then click Next 13 When prompted enter the Windows product key which is printed on the Microsoft label on your computer Then click Next 14 When the Computer Name and Administrator Password window appears ...

Страница 60: ...ystems 4 Ensure that Enable hibernate support is selected and click Apply 5 Click OK to close the Control Panel Back to Contents Page file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LA ecked 20ok Inspiron 2500 2500 20SM windows htm 4 of 4 6 21 2004 12 45 30 AM ...

Страница 61: ...uter configuration System Devices provides detailed settings for some computer features Security provides indications and settings for user and setup passwords Boot provides information about how the computer starts Exit provides selections for saving and loading the program settings The left side lists configuration options and their settings for the hardware installed in your computer HINT To se...

Страница 62: ... operating system is running 2 When the blue Dell logo appears press F2 immediately If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop Then shut down your computer and try again Back to Contents Page file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LAP _checked 20ok Inspiron 2500 2500 20SM setup htm 2 of 3 6 21 2004 12 45 30 AM ...

Страница 63: ...System Setup Program Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LAP _checked 20ok Inspiron 2500 2500 20SM setup htm 3 of 3 6 21 2004 12 45 30 AM ...

Страница 64: ...port passes data in serial format 1 bit at a time over one line This port supports a variety of devices including a serial mouse that require serial data transmission If you reconfigure your hardware you may need pin number and signal information for the serial connector Pin Signal I O Definition 1 DCD I Data carrier detect 2 RXDA I Receive data 3 TXDA O Transmit data 4 DTR O Data terminal ready f...

Страница 65: ...r eight separate lines The parallel connector can also be configured for compatibility with the PS 2 standard Support for the EPP feature improves network adapter performance adapters connect to the computer s parallel connector and require the appropriate software drivers from the adapter s manufacturer If you reconfigure your hardware you may need pin number and signal information for the parall...

Страница 66: ...feed 15 ERR I Error 16 INIT O Initialize printer 17 SLIN O Select in 18 25 N A N A Ground signal Shell N A N A Frame ground PS 2 Connector Use the 6 hole miniature DIN PS 2 connector to attach PS 2 compatible devices such as a mouse keyboard or external numeric keypad If you reconfigure your hardware you may need pin number and signal information for the PS 2 connector file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DEL...

Страница 67: ... keypad mouse clock 6 KBD_CLK I Keyboard clock Shell N A N A Chassis ground USB Connectors Use the USB connectors to attach one or more USB devices such as a mouse to the computer USB is a peripheral standard that enables automatic detection of USB compliant peripheral devices Pin Signal Definition 1 VCC Cable power 2 Data N A 3 Data N A 4 Ground Cable ground file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUAL...

Страница 68: ...O Blue video 4 DDC2_MONID2 I Monitor detect ID2 5 GND N A Signal ground 6 GND N A Signal ground 7 GND N A Signal ground 8 GND N A Signal ground 9 CRTVCC O 5 V power source for CRT 10 GND N A Signal ground 11 M SEN I Digital monitor sense monitor detect ID1 12 DDC_DATA I Monitor detect serial data 13 HSYNC O Horizontal synchronization 14 VSYNC O Vertical synchronization file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DEL...

Страница 69: ...l Inspiron 2500 Systems 15 DDC_CLK 1 Monitor Detect serial clock Shell N A N A Frame ground Back to Contents Page file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LAP hecked 20ok Inspiron 2500 2500 20SM pinouts htm 6 of 6 6 21 2004 12 45 31 AM ...

Страница 70: ...ure in this document assumes that a part can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in reverse order NOTICE To dissipate any static electricity while you work periodically touch an unpainted metal surface on the surface of the computer such as the I O panel on the back of the computer chassis NOTICE Handle components and cards with care Do not touch the components or contacts on a card Ho...

Страница 71: ...Remove the battery from the battery bay NOTICE To avoid damaging the system board you must remove the battery before you service the computer 11 Remove any installed device in the media bay Recommended Tools 1 magnetized Phillips head screwdriver Small flat blade screwdriver Pry stick Small plastic scribe Microprocessor extractor Flash BIOS update program floppy disk or CD required only when upgra...

Страница 72: ...ne in Mini PCI card door Display to Base M2 5 x 6 mm 3 each 2 at back of system 1 at flex cable strain relief Display Bezel Rubber screw covers 4 each Plastic screw covers 2 each M2 5 x 4 mm 6 each Display Panel to Display Mounting Bracket 15 inches M2 0 x 3 mm 6 each Flex Cable Mounting Bracket to Top Cover M2 5 x 4 mm 1 each Display Panel to Display Mounting Bracket 14 1 inches M2 0 x 3 mm 4 eac...

Страница 73: ...y M2 5 x 20 mm 9 each LED Board M2 0 x 4 mm 2 each System Board M2 5 x 4 mm captive washer 3 each M2 5 x 20 mm 1 each Fan Assembly M2 0 x 4 mm 3 each RJ 11 RJ 45 Board Assembly M2 5 x 4 mm 1 each System Components file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LA hecked 20ok Inspiron 2500 2500 20SM remove htm 4 of 46 6 21 2004 12 45 37 AM ...

Страница 74: ...Removing and Replacing Parts Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems Hard Drive file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LA hecked 20ok Inspiron 2500 2500 20SM remove htm 5 of 46 6 21 2004 12 45 37 AM ...

Страница 75: ...he computer cover NOTICE The disk drive is very sensitive to shock Handle the assembly by its edges do not squeeze the top of the hard drive case and avoid dropping it 1 Follow the instructions in Preparing to Work Inside the Computer 2 Close the display turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface and remove the battery 3 Remove the 5 mm screw from the center of the hard drive door 4 Slid...

Страница 76: ... from electrical outlets and remove any installed battery NOTICE To avoid ESD ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer Removing the Fixed Optical Drive 1 Follow the instructions in Preparing to Work Inside the Computer 2 Loosen the captive screw on the bottom of the computer 3 Turn the computer over loosen the captive s...

Страница 77: ...he device out of the media bay with the other hand Memory Modules NOTICE Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed battery NOTICE To avoid possible damage to the memory module from ESD ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer Removing the Memory Module Cover NOTICE To ...

Страница 78: ...Removing and Replacing Parts Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems Removing Memory Modules file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LA hecked 20ok Inspiron 2500 2500 20SM remove htm 9 of 46 6 21 2004 12 45 37 AM ...

Страница 79: ... the connector labeled DIMM A If you have two memory modules install the second module in the connector labeled DIMM B 2 Insert the memory module s edge connector with the slot at a 45 degree angle and press the memory module firmly into the slot 3 Pivot the memory module down until it clicks into place If you do not hear a click remove the module and reinstall it 4 Insert the metal tabs on the me...

Страница 80: ...nected to the wiring harness as appropriate Removing the Mini PCI Card Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in Preparing to Work Inside the Computer 2 Remove the 20 mm screw and lift out the Mini PCI card cover 3 To release the Mini PCI card assembly spread the metal securing tabs until the assembly pops up slightly 4 Disconnect the assembly from the wiring harness 5 Lift out the assembly and discon...

Страница 81: ... assembly cover Keyboard Assembly NOTICE Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed battery NOTICE To avoid ESD ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer Removing the Keyboard Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in Preparing to Work Inside the Computer 2 Turn the computer...

Страница 82: ...y NOTICE Be careful when handling the keyboard The keycaps are fragile easily dislodged and time consuming to replace 4 Insert a pry stick under the blank key to pry up the keyboard file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LA hecked 20ok Inspiron 2500 2500 20SM remove htm 13 of 46 6 21 2004 12 45 37 AM ...

Страница 83: ...he keyboard and slide it slightly to the right to disengage the tabs at the left end 6 Pivot the keyboard and balance it upright on the left side of the computer file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LA hecked 20ok Inspiron 2500 2500 20SM remove htm 14 of 46 6 21 2004 12 45 37 AM ...

Страница 84: ...tor on the system board NOTICE Position the keyboard flex cable so that it is not pinched when you replace the keyboard in the bottom case assembly 2 Insert the metal tabs at the left end of the keyboard under the edge of the bottom case assembly and fit the keyboard into place 3 Check that the keyboard is correctly installed The keys should be flush with the left and right surfaces of the palm re...

Страница 85: ...m electrical outlets and remove any installed battery NOTICE To avoid ESD ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer Removing the Hinge Cover file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LA hecked 20ok Inspiron 2500 2500 20SM remove htm 16 of 46 6 21 2004 12 45 37 AM ...

Страница 86: ...de the Computer 2 Use a nonmarring tool to loosen the hinge cover at the back and at each side of the computer 3 Open the display and lift off the hinge cover Removing the Display Assembly file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LA hecked 20ok Inspiron 2500 2500 20SM remove htm 17 of 46 6 21 2004 12 45 37 AM ...

Страница 87: ... cover 2 Remove the 6 mm screws that secures the flex cable to the strain relief and then use the pull loop to remove the flex cable from the system board file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LA hecked 20ok Inspiron 2500 2500 20SM remove htm 18 of 46 6 21 2004 12 45 37 AM ...

Страница 88: ...omponents 3 Open the display and remove the two screws marked with a circle D that secure the display assembly to the bottom case assembly 4 With the display in an upright position lift the display assembly from the bottom case assembly Display Assembly Bezel and Panel 12 1 Inch Display Bezel file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LA hecked 20ok Inspiron 2500 2500 20SM remove htm 19 of 46 6 21 20...

Страница 89: ...Removing and Replacing Parts Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems 14 1 Inch Display Bezel file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LA hecked 20ok Inspiron 2500 2500 20SM remove htm 20 of 46 6 21 2004 12 45 37 AM ...

Страница 90: ...a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer Removing the Display Assembly Bezel 1 Follow the instructions in Preparing to Work Inside the Computer 2 Use a scribe to pry loose the four rubber screw covers located across the top of the bezel file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LA hecked 20ok Inspiron 2500 2500 20SM remove htm 21 of 46 6 21 2004 ...

Страница 91: ...ex cable to its strain relief and then use the pull loop to remove the flex cable from the system board NOTICE When reconnecting the flex cable press down on both ends of the connector not in the middle Pressing the middle of the connector can damage fragile components 3 Remove the display assembly bezel 4 Remove the 6 mm screw securing the plastic flex cable mounting bracket to the top cover asse...

Страница 92: ...x cable to the two connectors ensure that the ZIF connector is locked into place on the back of the display panel 2 Place the display panel assembly in the top cover taking care that the flex cable is in place and is not crushed or crimped 3 Reinstall the 4 mm screw that secures the flex cable mounting bracket to the top cover file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LA hecked 20ok Inspiron 2500 25...

Страница 93: ...ws that secure the display panel in the top cover 5 Reinstall the display assembly bezel 15 Inch Display Assembly NOTICE Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed battery file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LA hecked 20ok Inspiron 2500 2500 20SM remove htm 24 of 46 6 21 2004 12 45 37 AM ...

Страница 94: ...e indentations to pry loose the two rubber screw covers located at the bottom of the bezel 5 Remove the two 4 mm screws located at the bottom of the bezel 6 Separate the bezel from the display assembly top cover The bezel is secured to the display assembly top cover with plastic tabs around the sides Use a plastic scribe to help separate the bezel from the top cover Removing the Display Panel 1 Re...

Страница 95: ...able mounting bracket to the top cover assembly 5 Remove the six 3 mm screws three on each side from the right and left sides of the panel 6 Lift the display panel and flex cable out of the top cover assembly HINT If you find a kaption tape on the standard connector remove it 7 Disconnect the flex cable from the two connectors a ZIF and a standard connector on the display panel assembly file I SER...

Страница 96: ...ushed or crimped 3 Reinstall the 4 mm screw that secures the flex cable mounting bracket to the top cover 4 Starting on the left side use a magnetic screwdriver to reinstall the six 3 mm screws that secure the display panel in the top cover 5 Reinstall the display assembly bezel Display Latch Assembly 1 Remove the hinge cover 2 Remove the screw securing the flex cable to its strain relief and then...

Страница 97: ...he display assembly bezel 4 Remove the display panel from the top cover 5 Remove the display latch by unsnapping the latch and captive spring NOTICE When replacing the display assembly latch it may help to flex the cover slightly to allow more space while seating the latch Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LA hecked 20ok Inspiron 2500 2500 20SM remove ...

Страница 98: ...move any installed battery NOTICE To avoid ESD ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer Removing the Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LA hecked 20ok Inspiron 2500 2500 20SM remove htm 29 of 46 6 21 2004 12 45 37 AM ...

Страница 99: ...touch the heat transfer areas on the thermal cooling assembly The oils in your skin reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal pads 4 Insert a pry stick into the latch mechanism at the left side of the microprocessor retaining clip and pry open the clip 5 Lift out the thermal cooling assembly Microprocessor Module file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LA hecked 20ok Inspiron 2500 2500 20...

Страница 100: ...cessor thermal cooling assembly NOTICE To ensure maximum cooling for the microprocessor do not touch the heat transfer areas on the thermal cooling assembly The oils in your skin reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal pads 5 Remove the microprocessor module NOTICE When removing the microprocessor module pull the module straight up Do not bend the pins a Loosen the microprocessor socket...

Страница 101: ... 1 triangle on the microprocessor toward the pin 1 triangle in the socket insert the microprocessor into the socket and move it around slightly until you feel it settle into the socket When the microprocessor module is correctly seated all four corners are aligned to the same height If one or more corners of the module are higher than the others the module is not seated correctly 2 Tighten the cam...

Страница 102: ...g a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer Removing the Video Memory Cache Card 1 Follow the instructions in Preparing to Work Inside the Computer 2 Remove the keyboard assembly 3 Remove the hinge cover 4 Remove the two 4 mm screws that secure the video memory cache card 5 Lift the video memory cache card out of the system board connector file ...

Страница 103: ... 1 Align the two screw holes and press down firmly to seat the card in its connector 2 Replace the two screws Palm Rest Assembly Removing and Replacing the Palm Rest Inserts file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LA hecked 20ok Inspiron 2500 2500 20SM remove htm 34 of 46 6 21 2004 12 45 37 AM ...

Страница 104: ...nd remove any device installed in the media bay 3 Slide and hold the latch release on the right side and remove any battery installed in the battery bay 4 Locate the indentation under each palm rest insert place your thumbs on the indentation and gently push to release the palm rest inserts file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LA hecked 20ok Inspiron 2500 2500 20SM remove htm 35 of 46 6 21 2004...

Страница 105: ...nsert align it with the slots on the computer Then press along the outside edges of the palm rest insert until it snaps into place Repeat the process on each side Removing the Palm Rest Assembly file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LA hecked 20ok Inspiron 2500 2500 20SM remove htm 36 of 46 6 21 2004 12 45 37 AM ...

Страница 106: ...tructions in Preparing to Work Inside the Computer 2 Remove the hard drive and the fixed optical drive 3 Remove the keyboard assembly 4 Remove the hinge cover 5 Remove the display NOTICE To avoid damaging the palm rest assembly you must first remove the display assembly 6 Turn the computer over 7 Remove the nine 20 mm screws labeled with a circle P that secure the palm rest assembly to the compute...

Страница 107: ...9 Use the pull loop to disconnect the palm rest flex cable from the touch pad connector on the system board 10 Carefully lift out the palm rest assembly LED Board file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LA hecked 20ok Inspiron 2500 2500 20SM remove htm 38 of 46 6 21 2004 12 45 37 AM ...

Страница 108: ... the computer Removing the LED Board 1 Follow the instructions in Preparing to Work Inside the Computer 2 Remove the hinge cover 3 Remove the two 4 mm screws 4 Lift the LED board out of connector Replacing the LED Board 1 Align the two screw holes with the two mounting holes on the bottom case assembly and press the board into its connector 2 Replace the two 4 mm screws file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DE...

Страница 109: ...e on a bar code label on the bottom of the computer The replacement kit for the system board assembly includes a floppy disk or CD that provides a utility for transferring the service tag number to the replacement system board assembly NOTICE After replacing the microprocessor module update the BIOS using a flash BIOS update program floppy disk or CD that came with the replacement microprocessor R...

Страница 110: ...ry cache card if present 10 Remove the microprocessor thermal cooling assembly 11 If migrating the microprocessor remove the microprocessor module 12 Remove the three 4 mm captive washer screws from the system board 13 Remove the 20 mm screw from the center of the LED board 14 If migrating the LED board remove it 15 Lift the front of the system board and work it out of the back panel Battery and M...

Страница 111: ...unding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer Removing and Replacing the Battery and Media Bay Latch Assemblies 1 Follow the instructions in Preparing to Work Inside the Computer 2 Remove the keyboard assembly 3 Remove the hinge cover 4 Remove the display assembly file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LA hecked 20ok Inspiron 2500 2500 20SM remove htm 42 of 4...

Страница 112: ...e side with the two bumps is facing the back of the case and the surface with the wear ribs is facing the bottom of the case 7 Hold the upper latch assembly in place while you snap the new latch button in from underneath the base making certain the snap tabs are fully engaged in the slider 8 Ensure that the newly installed latch assembly moves smoothly and freely when pushed and released Fan Assem...

Страница 113: ...n assembly Route both cables so that they will not be pinched by the thermal cooling assembly RJ 11 RJ 45 Board NOTICE Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed battery NOTICE To avoid ESD ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer Removing the Protective Covers From the...

Страница 114: ...tructions in Preparing to Work Inside the Computer 2 Remove the system board 3 Remove the 4 mm screw from the RJ 11 RJ 45 board NOTICE The plastic tab is fragile pull it back only far enough to remove the board assembly 4 Reach into the enclosure and while pulling the tall plastic tab away from the board assembly to release it lift out the assembly When replacing the RJ 11 RJ 45 board assembly pro...

Страница 115: ...Removing and Replacing Parts Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems Back to Contents Page file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LA hecked 20ok Inspiron 2500 2500 20SM remove htm 46 of 46 6 21 2004 12 45 37 AM ...

Страница 116: ...ape Navigator and specify a location on your hard drive Right click the following links Getting Started sheet pdf 157 KB Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems Solutions Guide pdf 489 KB Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems Removing and Replacing Parts pdf 1171 KB HINT PDF files require Adobe Acrobat Reader which can be downloaded from the Adobe website To view a PDF file launch Acrobat Reader Click File Open and selec...

Страница 117: ...ton to download the zipped file and save it to your hard drive 2380 KB 2327 KB 2303 KB 2252 KB 2339 KB 2319 KB 2364 KB 2 Go to the directory location you specified when you saved the file 3 Double click the exe file you downloaded The WinZip Self Extractor dialog box appears 4 Specify the location to save the unzipped files to and click Unzip A message appears stating that the files unzipped succe...

Страница 118: ...Documentation Dell Inspiron 2500 Back to Contents Page file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LAP ecked 20ok Inspiron 2500 2500 20SM document htm 3 of 3 6 21 2004 12 45 38 AM ...

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