Dell Inspiron 7500 - Manual (Page 105)

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Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell™ Inspiron™ 7500
NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform the procedures for removing and replacing parts. The warranty on the
computer becomes void if anyone other than a certified technician performs these procedures.
Overview
Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes the following:
l You have the recommended tools.
l You have performed the steps in Precautionary Measures .
l The computer and any attached peripherals are turned off and the peripherals are disconnected from the computer's I/O panel.
l You can replace or reinstall a part by performing the removal procedure in reverse order unless additional information is provided.
Precautionary Measures
NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform the procedures for removing and replacing parts. The warranty on the
computer becomes void if anyone other than a certified technician performs these procedures.
Precautionary measures include disconnecting the computer from the AC adapter and port replicator and removing the main battery, PC Cards,
hard-disk drive, memory module and video card covers, memory modules, video card, and devices in the media bay.
To take these precautionary measures, perform the following steps:
Overview 15-Inch LCD Removal
Precautionary Measures 15.4-Inch LCD Removal
Recommended Tools Exploded View of Palmrest Assembly
Screw Identification and Tightening Palmrest Assembly Component Removal
Exploded View of Computer PC Card Heat Sink Removal
Exploded View of 15-Inch XGA Display Assembly DC-DC Board Removal
Exploded View of 15-Inch SXGA+ Display Assembly Hinge Saddle Removal
Exploded View of 15.4-Inch SXGA Display Assembly RJ-11 Card Removal
Hard-Disk Drive Disassembly System Board Removal
Combo Module Disassembly PC Card Cage Removal
Keyboard Removal Audio Card and Audio Thermal Shield Removal
ZIF Connectors Latch Assembly Removal
Thermal Shield and Internal Modem Removal Display Assembly and Display Assembly Component Removal
Heat Exchanger/Fan Removal Exploded View of Base Assembly
Processor Board Removal
WARNING FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF THE EQUIPMENT
Before you start to work on the computer, perform the following steps in the sequence indicated:
1. Ground yourself by attaching an antistatic grounding strap to your wrist and to an unpainted metal surface on the computer’s
I/O panel. If an antistatic grounding strap is not available, periodically discharge static electricity from your body by touching
one of the connectors on the I/O panel.
2. Turn off the computer and any attached peripherals.
3. Disconnect the computer and any attached peripherals from electrical outlets to reduce the potential for personal injury or
shock.