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Dell Inspiron 8500/8600 Service Manual

Dell™ Inspiron™ 8500/8600 Service
Manual

Before You Begin
System Components
Memory Module, Mini PCI Card, Modem, and Modules
Color Insert Cover
Hard Drive
Bluetooth™ Card
Fan
Docking Doors
Keyboard
Display Assembly
Video Card
Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Palm Rest
Microprocessor Module
Flashing the BIOS
Reserve Battery
System Board
Speakers
Base Latch
Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors

Notes, Notices, and Cautions

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.

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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 the 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.

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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.

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.

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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

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

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1 back
2 right
3 front
4 left

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.

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Optional Module:

(1 each)

Modem:

(1 each)

Hard Drive:

(1 each)

Fan:

(2 each)

Keyboard:

(2 each)

Display Assembly:

(2 each)

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Display Bezel:

(shoulder screw covers, 2
each)

(display bumpers, 6 each)

(2 each)

(6 each)

Display Panel:

(9 each)

Display Latch:

(2 each)

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Video Card

(4 each)

Palm Rest:

(2 each)

(13 each)

Speakers:

(1 each)

System Board:

(3 each)

(2 each)

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(1 each)

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System Components

Dell™ Inspiron™ 8500/8600 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 10 battery
2 display cable 11 release latch
3 center control cover 12 hard drive
4 keyboard 13 fan
5 palm rest 14 speakers
6 system board

assembly

15 microprocessor

7 optical drive 16 thermal cooling assembly
8 reserve battery 17 system board support
9 computer base 18 video card

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Memory Module, Mini PCI Card,
Modem, and Modules

Dell™ Inspiron™ 8500/8600 Service Manual

Memory Module
Mini PCI Card
Modem
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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1 captive screw
2 memory module cover

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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1 securing clips (2 per

connector)

2 memory module

NOTICE: If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a

memory module in the connector labeled "DIMMA (Slot 1)" before you install a
module in the connector labeled "DIMMB."

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. The Num Lock and Scroll Lock lights blink about ten times.

5. Replace the cover and screw.

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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.

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/modem cover.

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1 captive screw
2 Mini PCI card/modem

cover

3. If a Mini PCI card is not already installed, go to

step 4. 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.

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1 Mini PCI card connector
2 Mini PCI card
3 antenna cables (2)

NOTICE: To avoid damaging the Mini PCI card, never place cables on top of or

under the card.

NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel

resistance, check the connectors and realign the card.

4. Align the Mini PCI card with the connector at a 45-degree angle, and press the
Mini PCI card firmly into the connector, and press down until you feel a click.

5. Connect the antenna cables to the Mini PCI.

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1 Mini PCI card
2 antenna cables (2)

6. Replace the cover and tighten the screw.

Modem

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.

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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 from the Mini PCI
card/modem cover.

1 captive screw
2 Mini PCI card/modem

cover

3. If a modem is not already installed, go to

step 4. If you are replacing a modem,

remove the existing modem:

a. Remove the screws securing the modem to the system board, and set it

aside.

b. Pull straight up on the attached pull-tab to lift the modem out of its

connector on the system board, and disconnect the modem cable.

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1 modem cable
2 modem
3 pull-tab
4 screw
5 system board connector

NOTICE: The cable connectors are keyed for correct insertion; do not force the

connections.

4. Connect the modem cable to the modem.

NOTICE: To prevent damage to the modem, press the modem into the

connector directly over the connector.

5. Align the modem with the screw hole, and press the modem into the connector

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directly over the connector on the system board.

Modules

Your computer ships with an optical drive installed in the module bay. However, the
device 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 screw.

NOTE: You do not need to install the device screw unless you want to secure

the module inside the computer for security purposes.

If the Device 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.

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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 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.

1 device latch release

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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