dell inspiron 8000 removing and replacing parts User Manual

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Dell™ Inspiron™ 8000: 
Removing and 
Replacing Parts
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.
 NOTICE: Unless otherwise noted, each procedure in this manual assumes that 
a part can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in reverse order.
 NOTICE: To avoid...

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11Remove any installed device in the media bay.
12To 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.
13Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the 
components or contacts on a card. Hold a card by it edges or by its 
metal mounting bracket. Hold a component such as a...

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 NOTICE: When reinstalling a screw, you must use a screw of the correct 
diameter and length. Make sure that the screw is properly aligned with its 
corresponding hole, and avoid over tightening.
Screw Placemat
Hard Drive Door Security:
M3 x 5 mm (1 each)Keyboard to Bottom Case 
Assembly:
M2.5 x 20 mm (4 each; plus one 
in memory module cover and 
one in Mini PCI card cover)Display to Base:
M2.5 x 6 mm (3 each; 2 at back 
of computer; 1 at flex-cable...

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Pa l m  R e s t  t o
Bottom Case Assembly:
M2.5 x 20 mm (9 each)
Pa l m  R e s t  B r a c k e t:
M2.5 x 4 mm (2 each)System Board:
M2.5 x 4 mm captive washer 
(3 each)
M2.5 x 20 mm (1 each)LED Board:
M2 x 4 mm (2 each)
Fa n  A ss e m b l y:
M2 x 4 mm (3 each)RJ-11/RJ-45 Board Assembly:
M2.5 x 4 mm (1 each) 

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System Components
display 
assembly
keyboard
palm rest 
assembly
main batter ybottom case assemblysystem board fixed optical drive
hard drive storage modulether mal cooling
assemblyhinge cover 

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Hard Drive
 NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical 
outlets and remove any installed batteries.
 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 main 
battery before you service the computer.
 NOTICE: Make...

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2Close the display, turn the computer upside down on a flat work 
surface, and remove the main battery and secondary battery (if 
present).
3Remove the M3 x 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...

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 NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical 
outlets and remove any installed batteries.
 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....

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Removing the Memory Module Cover
 NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main 
battery before you service the computer.
 NOTICE: Make sure that the work surface is clean to prevent scratching the 
computer cover.
 NOTICE: Handle memory modules with care. Do not touch the components on 
a module. Hold a module by its edges.
1
Follow the instructions in “Preparing to Work Inside the Computer.”
2Remove the screw.
3Disengage the...

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Removing Memory Modules
1Remove the memory module cover.
2To release a memory module from its connector, spread apart the tabs 
at each side of the module until the module pops up slightly.
3Lift the memory module out of its connector.
Replacing Memory Modules
 HINT: Memory modules 
are keyed, or designed to 
fit into their connectors, 
in only one direction.1If you only have one memory module, install it in the...