Dell Inspiron 2500 Parts Manual

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Removing and 
Replacing Parts
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
Recommended Tools
Screw Identification
System Components
Hard Drive
Fixed Optical Drive
Media Bay Devices
Memory Modules
Mini PCI Card Assembly
Keyboard Assembly
Display and Bezel Assembly
Display Assembly Bezel and Panel
Display Latch Assembly
Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly
Microprocessor Module
Video Memory Cache Card (Optional)
Palm Rest Assembly
LED Board
System Board Assembly
Battery and...

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Preparing to Work Inside the 
Computer 
 NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your 
computer. Damage or inoperability due to servicing not authorized by Dell is 
not covered by your warranty.
 HINT: Unless otherwise 
noted, each procedure 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,...

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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 
upgrading the microprocessor or replacing the system board)
Screw Identification
Before removing and replacing components, photocopy the screw placemat 
as a tool to help keep track of the screws. The placemat provides the 
number of screws and the sizes.
 NOTICE:...

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Screw Placemat
Hard Drive Door Security:
M3.0 x 5 mm (1 each)Keyboard to Bottom Case 
Assembly:
M2.5 x 20 mm (4 each; one in 
memory door and one 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...

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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) 

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System Components 

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display 
assembly
keyboard
palm rest 
assembly
battery
bottom case assemblysystem board fixed optical drive
hard drive
storage modulethermal cooling
assemblyhinge cover 

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Hard Drive
 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 Hard Drive
 NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the battery 
before you service the computer.
 NOTICE: Make sure that the work surface is...

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2Close the display, turn the computer upside down on a flat work 
surface, and remove the battery.
3Remove the 5-mm screw from the center of the hard drive door.
4Slide the drive door up until the drive assembly tab disengages from 
the door slots in the bottom case assembly.
5Carefully pull the drive assembly straight out of the bottom case 
assembly.
Replacing the Hard Drive
1Push the drive assembly into the hard drive opening on the left side of 
the computer.
2Align the...

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  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 Fixed Optical Drive
1Follow the instructions in Preparing to Work Inside the Computer.”
2Loosen the captive screw on the bottom of the computer.
3Turn the computer over,...