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Dell Inspiron 9200 Service Manual

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Dell™ Inspiron™ 9200 Service Manual
Before You Begin
 
System Components
 
Hard Drive
 
Internal Card with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
 
Hinge Cover
 
Memory Module, Modem, and Optical Device
 
Keyboard
 
Mini PCI Card
 
Coin Cell Battery
 
Palm Rest
 
Display
 
 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.
 Abbreviations and Acronyms
For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Dell™ Inspiron™ Help file. To access the help file, see the Owner's Manual for your Dell computer.
If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are not applicable.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2004 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden.
Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; Bluetooth is a
trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is used by Dell Inc. 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 Inc. disclaims any
proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.
Model PP14L
December 2004 Rev. A01
System Fans
 
Video Card and Thermal Cooling Assembly
 
Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
 
Microprocessor Module
 
System Board
 
USB Port Board
 
Battery Latch Assembly
 
Speakers
 
Subwoofer
 
Flashing the BIOS
 
Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors

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  • Page 1 Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is used by Dell Inc. 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 Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.

  • Page 2: Removing The Hard Drive

    NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile; even a slight bump can damage the drive. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell.  Removing the Hard Drive   1. Follow the instructions in "Before Working Inside Your...

  • Page 3: Returning A Hard Drive To Dell

     Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your old hard drive to Dell in its original or comparable foam packaging. Otherwise, the hard drive may be damaged in transit. hard drive foam packaging Back to Contents Page  ...
  • Page 4 Back to Contents Page   Video Card and Thermal Cooling Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 9200    Removing the Video Card and Thermal Cooling Assembly   Replacing the Video Card and Thermal Cooling Assembly  Removing the Video Card and Thermal Cooling Assembly   CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide.
  • Page 5   2. Tighten the four captive screws on the video card and thermal cooling assembly. Back to Contents Page  ...

  • Page 6: Removing The Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

    Back to Contents Page   Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 9200    Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly   Replacing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly  Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly   CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.
  • Page 7 Back to Contents Page  ...

  • Page 8: Removing The Microprocessor Module

    Back to Contents Page   Microprocessor Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 9200    Removing the Microprocessor Module   Replacing the Microprocessor Module  Removing the Microprocessor Module   CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.

  • Page 9: Replacing The Microprocessor Module

    NOTE: The ZIF-socket cam screw secures the microprocessor to the system board. Take note of the arrow on the ZIF-socket cam screw, which indicates the direction to turn the cam screw.   8. Lift the microprocessor module from the ZIF socket.  Replacing the Microprocessor Module NOTICE: Ensure that the cam lock is in the fully open position before seating the microprocessor module.

  • Page 10: Removing The System Board

    Back to Contents Page   System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 9200    Removing the System Board   Replacing the System Board  Removing the System Board   CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.

  • Page 11: Replacing The System Board

      10. Remove the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly.   11. Remove the microprocessor.   12. Remove the five M2.5 x 5-mm screws from the system board. 1 system board M2.5 x 5-mm screws (5)   13. With the front of the computer facing you, lift the system board assembly from the right side, then lift the left side and draw the system board assembly out of the computer.
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  • Page 13: Removing The Usb Port Board

    Back to Contents Page   USB Port Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 9200    Removing the USB Port Board   Replacing the USB Port Board  Removing the USB Port Board   CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.
  • Page 14   6. Replace the display assembly.   7. Replace the keyboard.   8. Replace the hinge cover.   9. Replace the battery and other items removed in "Before Working Inside Your Computer." Back to Contents Page  ...

  • Page 15: Removing The Battery Latch Assembly

    Back to Contents Page   Battery Latch Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 9200    Removing the Battery Latch Assembly   Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly  Removing the Battery Latch Assembly   CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.

  • Page 16: Replacing The Battery Latch Assembly

    2 battery latch assembly   9. Remove the spring from the hook on the bottom panel by lifting it up and away with a screwdriver or a plastic scribe. 1 hook 2 spring   10. Remove the plastic battery latch assembly by twisting the assembly slightly and lifting it out of the channel and away from the bottom panel. 1 battery latch assembly  Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly  ...

  • Page 17: Removing The Speakers

    Back to Contents Page   Speakers Dell™ Inspiron™ 9200    Removing the Speakers   Replacing the Speakers  Removing the Speakers   CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.
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  • Page 19: Removing The Subwoofer

    Back to Contents Page   Subwoofer Dell™ Inspiron™ 9200    Removing the Subwoofer   Replacing the Subwoofer  Removing the Subwoofer   CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.
  • Page 20   2. Place the subwoofer onto the system board.   3. Tighten the two captive screws that secure the subwoofer in place. Back to Contents Page  ...

  • Page 21: Flashing The Bios

    Back to Contents Page   Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 9200  NOTICE: Plug the AC adapter into a known good power source to prevent a loss of power. Failure to do so may cause system damage.   1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is installed properly.

  • Page 22: Pin Assignments For I/O Connectors

    Back to Contents Page   Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors Dell™ Inspiron™ 9200    USB Connector   Video Connector   S-Video TV-Out Connector   IEEE 1394 Connector  USB Connector     Signal USB5V+ USBP– USBP+  Video Connector         Signal Signal CRT_R 9 CRT_G 10 CRT_B 11 MONITOR_DETECT–...

  • Page 23: Ieee 1394 Connector

    DLUMA-L DCRMA-L   Composite Video     Signal DCMPS-L  IEEE 1394 Connector     Signal TPB– TPB+ TPA– TPA+ Back to Contents Page  ...

  • Page 24: Before You Begin

    Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by its pins. 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.

  • Page 25: Computer Orientation

      3. Disconnect any telephone or network cables from the computer.   4. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.   5. 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.

  • Page 26: Screw Identification

     Screw Identification When you are removing and replacing components, print "Screw Identification" as a tool to lay out and keep track of the screws. The placemat provides the number of screws and their sizes. Hard Drive: System Fans 2 Keyboard: (2 each) (2 each) (2 each)
  • Page 27 (11 each - bottom side)       System Board:     (5 each)   Back to Contents Page  ...

  • Page 28: Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology

    Back to Contents Page   Internal Card with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Inspiron™ 9200    Removing the Internal Card   Replacing the Internal Card  Removing the Internal Card   CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.

  • Page 29: Removing The Hinge Cover

    Back to Contents Page   Hinge Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 9200    Removing the Hinge Cover   Replacing the Hinge Cover  Removing the Hinge Cover   CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.

  • Page 30: Removing The Keyboard

    Back to Contents Page   Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ 9200    Removing the Keyboard   Replacing the Keyboard  Removing the Keyboard   CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.

  • Page 31: Replacing The Keyboard

     Replacing the Keyboard NOTICE: To avoid scratching the palm rest when replacing the keyboard, hook the six tabs along the front edge of the keyboard into the palm rest, and then secure the keyboard in place. Also, be sure the display panel is laying flat (180 degrees) against the working surface to avoid scratching the display panel.

  • Page 32: Removing The Mini Pci Card

    If you are removing and/or installing a 2.4-GHz (802.11b, 802.11b/g) Mini PCI card, follow the instructions noted below. Only products approved for use in your portable computer may be installed. Approved Mini PCI cards may be purchased only from Dell.

  • Page 33: Replacing The Mini Pci Card

    NOTICE: To prevent damage to the Mini PCI card connector, do not use tools to spread the securing clips that secure the card.   5. Release the Mini PCI card by spreading the metal securing tabs until the card pops up slightly.  ...
  • Page 34 1 antenna cables (2)   3. Replace the cover. Back to Contents Page  ...

  • Page 35: Removing The Coin-Cell Battery

    Back to Contents Page   Coin Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 9200    Removing the Coin Cell Battery   Replacing the Coin Cell battery  Removing the Coin Cell Battery   CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.
  • Page 36 Back to Contents Page  ...

  • Page 37: Removing The Palm Rest

    Back to Contents Page   Palm Rest Dell™ Inspiron™ 9200    Removing the Palm Rest   Replacing the Palm Rest  Removing the Palm Rest   CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.

  • Page 38: Replacing The Palm Rest

    1 bottom screws (11)   8. Turn the computer top side up and disconnect the touch-pad connector from the system board.   9. Remove the LED board connector.   10. Gently lift the palm rest and remove it from the computer. 1 touch-pad connector 2 LED board connector  Replacing the Palm Rest...
  • Page 39   8. Replace the keyboard.   9. Replace the hinge cover. Back to Contents Page  ...

  • Page 40: System Components

      System Components Dell™ Inspiron™ 9200  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.
  • Page 41 Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is used by Dell Inc. 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 Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.

  • Page 42: Memory Module

    You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are covered under your computer warranty. NOTE: This computer requires matched memory modules and therefore, it always has two identical memory modules.

  • Page 43: Replacing The Memory Module

    memory module securing clip (2)   Replacing the Memory Module NOTICE: Ensure that memory modules are installed in both connectors and that they are of the same capacity. Install a memory module in the connector labeled "DDR2 DIMM A" before you install a module in the connector labeled "DDR2 DIMM B." Insert memory modules at a 45-degree angle to avoid damaging the connector.

  • Page 44: Removing The Modem

      3. Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet.   4. Turn on the computer. As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information.  Modem  ...

  • Page 45: Optical Drive

    1 modem cable 2 modem 3 pull-tab 4 screw 5 system board connector NOTICE: Do not disconnect the modem cable from the system board.   5. Disconnect the modem cable from the modem.   Replacing the Modem   1. Connect the modem cable to the modem. NOTICE: Ensure that the modem cable is routed correctly when you replace the modem.

  • Page 46: Replacing The Optical Drive

    1 optical drive 2 notch 3 optical drive security screw   4. Pull the device out of the drive bay.   Replacing the Optical Drive   1. Slide the optical drive into the drive bay and snap it into place.  ...

  • Page 47: Display Assembly

    Back to Contents Page   Display Dell™ Inspiron™ 9200    Display Assembly   Display Bezel   Display Panel   Display Latch  Display Assembly   Removing the Display Assembly   CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.

  • Page 48: Replacing The Display Assembly

    antenna cables   4. Turn the system top side up.   5. Remove the hinge cover.   6. Open the display all the way (180 degrees) so that it lies flat against the work surface.   7. Use the pull-tab to disconnect the display cable.  ...

  • Page 49: Display Bezel

      4. Connect the display cable.   5. Replace the keyboard.   6. Replace the hinge cover.   7. If a wireless Mini PCI card is installed, connect the antenna cables from the card. If one is not installed, connect the antenna cables to their secured location.

  • Page 50: Removing The Display Bezel

    1 display bezel 5 M2.5 x 3-mm screws (8) 2 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (6) 6 screw cover (2) 3 rubber display bumpers (6)     4 display panel       Removing the Display Bezel   CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.

  • Page 51: Display Panel

    tabs   7. Repeat step 6 for the left corner of the bezel. Then use your fingers to release the snaps around the rest of the bezel and lift it away from the cover.   Replacing the Display Bezel   1.

  • Page 52: Display Latch

      5. Remove the eight M2 x 3-mm screws from each side of the display panel.   6. Lift the display panel out of the display cover.   7. Press in both sides of the top flex-cable connector, and pull the top flex-cable connector away from the display connector.  ...

  • Page 53: Replacing The Display Latch

    4. Slide the latch to the right and gently lift up.   5. Remove the spring that attaches the latch to the display panel. 1 spring 2 display latch   Replacing the Display Latch   1. Replace the spring that attaches the latch to the display panel.  ...

  • Page 54: Removing The System Fans

    Back to Contents Page   System Fans Dell™ Inspiron™ 9200    Removing the System Fans   Replacing the System Fans  Removing the System Fans   CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.

  • Page 55: Replacing The System Fans

    1 fan 2 M2.5 x 5 screws (2) 3 system board connector  Replacing the System Fans   1. Align each fan over the two screw holes and set them back down onto the system board.   2. Replace the four M2.5 x 5-mm screws (two on each fan) and the connector that connects the fans to the system board. Back to Contents Page  ...

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