DELL Inspiron 600M Service Manual
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Dell Inspiron 600m Service Manual
Dell™ Inspiron™ 600m Service Manual
Before You Begin
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
Recommended Tools
Computer Orientation
Screw Identification
System Components
Memory Module, Mini PCI Card, and Modules
Memory Module
Mini PCI Card
Modules
Color Insert Cover
Reserve Battery
Hard Drive
Keyboard
Display Assembly and Display Latch
Display Assembly
Display Bezel
Display Panel
Display Latch
Palm Rest
Docking Doors
Fan
Bluetooth™ Card
Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Microprocessor Module
Flashing the BIOS
Speakers
Base Latch
Modem
System Board
Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors
USB Connector
Video Connector
Parallel Connector
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
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Dell Inspiron 600m Service Manual
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your
computer.
NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you
how to avoid the problem.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or
death.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2003 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 Computer Corporation; Bluetooth is
a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is used by Dell Computer Corporation under license.
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 Computer Corporation disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other
than its own.
Model PP05L
July 2003 Rev. A01
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Before You Begin
Dell™ Inspiron™ 600m Service Manual
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
Recommended Tools
Computer Orientation
Screw Identification
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
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. Read and follow applicable instructions in safety instructions in the
Owner's Manual that came with the computer.
CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge
static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic
components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface.
CAUTION: Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components or
contacts on a card. Hold a card by its edges or by its metal mounting bracket. Hold a
component such as a microprocessor by its edges, not by its pins.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before you begin
working inside the computer.
1. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent scratching the computer cover.
2. Save any work in progress and exit all open programs.
3. Turn off the computer and all attached devices.
NOTE: Ensure that the computer is off and not in a power management mode. If you cannot
shut down the computer using the computer operating system, press and hold the power button
for 4 seconds.
4. If the computer is connected to a docking station, undock it.
5. Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet.
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6. To avoid possible damage to the system board, wait 10 to 20 seconds and then disconnect any
attached devices.
7. Disconnect all other external cables from the computer.
8. Remove any installed PC Cards from the PC Card slot.
9. Close the display and turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you
service the computer.
10. Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release on the bottom of the computer, and then remove
the battery from the bay.
11. Remove any installed memory modules, Mini PCI cards, and modules, including a second battery
if one is installed.
12. Remove the hard drive.
Recommended Tools
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The procedures in this manual require the following tools:
● #1 Phillips screwdriver
● ¼-inch flat-blade screwdriver
● Small plastic scribe
● Flash BIOS update program floppy disk or CD
Computer Orientation
1 back
2 right
3 front
4 left
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Screw Identification
When you are removing and replacing components, photocopy "Screw Identification" as a tool to lay out
and keep track of the screws. The placemat provides the number of screws and their sizes.
Optional Module:
(1 each)
Hard Drive:
(1 each)
Keyboard:
(2 each)
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Display Assembly:
(3 each)
Display Bezel:
(6 each)
Display Panel:
(4 each)
Display Latch:
(3 each)
Palm Rest:
(3 each)
(9 each)
Fan:
(2 each)
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Speakers:
(1 each)
(1 each)
Modem:
(1 each)
System Board:
(1 each)
(1 each)
(4 each)
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System Components
Dell™ Inspiron™ 600m Service Manual
NOTICE: 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.
NOTICE: Unless otherwise noted, each procedure in this document assumes that a part can be
replaced by performing the removal procedure in reverse order.
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1 display assembly 8 speakers
2 center control cover 9 hard drive
3 palm rest 10 modem
4 system board 11 thermal cooling assembly
5 computer base 12 fan
6 battery 13 keyboard
7 reserve battery 14 display cable
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Memory Module, Mini PCI Card, and Modules: Dell Inspiron 600m Service Manual
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Memory Module, Mini PCI Card, and Modules
Dell™ Inspiron™ 600m Service Manual
Memory Module
Mini PCI Card
Modules
Memory Module
CAUTION: Before working inside your Dell™ computer, read the safety instructions in
your Owner's Manual.
CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge
static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic
components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface.
NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are covered under your computer
warranty.
1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."
2. Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screw from the memory module cover, and lift the
cover.
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NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the
inner metal tabs that secure the memory module.
3. If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module.
NOTICE: Handle memory modules by their edges, and do not touch the components on a
module.
a. Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the
memory module connector until the module pops up.
b. Remove the module from the connector.
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NOTICE: If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in
the connector labeled "JDIM (Slot 1)" before you install a module in the connector labeled
"JDIM2."
4. Ground yourself and install the new memory module:
a. Align the notch in the module with the slot in the center of the connector.
b. Slide the edge of the module firmly into the connector, and rotate the module down until
you feel a click. If you do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it.
NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer does not boot. No error
message indicates this failure.
5. Replace the cover and screw.
NOTICE: If the memory module cover is difficult to close, remove the module and reinstall it.
Forcing the cover to close may damage your computer.
6. Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an
electrical outlet.
7. Turn on the computer.
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As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system
configuration information.
Mini PCI Card
If you ordered a Mini PCI card at the same time that you ordered your computer, Dell has already
installed the card for you.
CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety instructions in your
Owner's Manual.
CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge
static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic
components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface.
NOTICE: Handle components and cards by their edges, and avoid touching pins and
contacts.
1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."
2. Turn the computer over, and loosen the captive screw on the Mini PCI card cover.
3. Place your finger under the cover at the indentation, and lift and slide the cover open.
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4. If a Mini PCI card is not already installed, go to step 5. If you are replacing a Mini PCI card,
remove the existing card:
a. Disconnect the Mini PCI card from any attached cables.
b. Release the Mini PCI card by spreading the metal securing tabs until the card pops up
slightly.
c. Lift the Mini PCI card out of its connector.
5. Align the new Mini PCI card with the connector at a 45-degree angle, and press the Mini PCI
card into the connector.
6. Connect the antenna cables from the Mini PCI card to the antenna connectors on the computer.
NOTICE: The connectors are keyed for correct insertion; do not force the
connections.
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1 antenna cables
2 antenna connectors on card (2)
7. Lower the Mini PCI card toward the inner tabs to approximately a 20-degree angle.
8. Continue lowering the Mini PCI card until it snaps into the inner tabs of the connector.
9. Replace the cover.
Modules
Your computer ships with an optical drive installed in the module bay. However, the device security
screw is not installed in the optical drive but packaged separately. When you install your device in the
module bay, you can install the device security screw.
NOTE: You do not need to install the device security screw unless you want to secure the
module inside the computer for security purposes.
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If the Device Security Screw Is Not Installed
NOTICE: To prevent damage to devices, place them in a safe, dry place when they are not
installed in the computer. Avoid pressing down on them or placing heavy objects on top of
them.
1. Press the device latch release so that the latch release pops out.
1 device latch release
2. Pull the device by the latch release to remove the device from the module bay.
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If the Device Security Screw Is Installed
1. If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation
that came with your docking device for instructions.
NOTICE: To prevent damage to devices, place them in a safe, dry place when they are not
installed in the computer. Avoid pressing down on them or placing heavy objects on top of
them.
2. Close the display and turn the computer over.
3. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to remove the M2 x 3-mm screw from the bottom of the
computer.
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1 M2 x 3-mm screw
4. Press the device latch release so that the latch release pops out.
5. Pull the device by the latch release to remove the device from the module bay.
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NOTICE: Insert devices into the module bay before you dock and turn on the
computer.
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