Dell Inspiron 560 Service Manual

Dell Inspiron 560 Service Manual

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Dell™ Inspiron™ 560/570 Service Manual 
Before You Begin
Technical Overview
Computer Cover
Front Bezel
Memory Module(s)
PCI and PCI Express Cards
Drives
 Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
NOTE:
A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
CAUTION:
A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed.
WARNING:
A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2009 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction of these materials 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.; Intel SpeedStep is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other
countries; AMD is a trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc; Microsoft and Windows are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
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.
Models: DCME and D06M Type: D06M001
November 2009     Rev. A00
Fans
Front I/O Panel
Processor
System Board
Power Supply
Battery
System Setup

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  • Page 1 Reproduction of these materials 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.; Intel SpeedStep is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries;...
  • Page 2: Before You Begin

    Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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. CAUTION: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, not on the cable itself.
  • Page 3 and aligned. CAUTION: 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 the computer cover from being scratched.   2. Turn off your computer (see Turning Off Your Computer).
  • Page 4: Removing The Front Bezel

    WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
  • Page 5 Back to Contents Page  ...
  • Page 6: Pci And Pci Express Cards

    WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
  • Page 7: Removing Pci And Pci Express Cards

    1 screw 2 guide clamps (2) 3 card retention bracket 4 guide notches (2) 5 filler bracket 6 alignment guide 7 alignment bar          Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards   1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
  • Page 8: Replacing Pci And Pci Express Cards

    10. To complete the removal procedure, see Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI or PCI Express Card.  Replacing PCI and PCI Express Cards   1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.   2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).
  • Page 9: Configuring Your Computer After Removing Or Installing A Pci Or Pci Express Card

      12. To complete the installation, see Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI or PCI Express Card.  Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI or PCI Express Card NOTE: For information on location of external connectors, see the Setup Guide. For information on installing drivers and software for your card, see the documentation that shipped with the card.
  • Page 10: Removing The Battery

    WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: A new battery can explode if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
  • Page 11   5. Enter System Setup (see Entering System Setup) and restore the settings you recorded in step Back to Contents Page  ...
  • Page 12: Removing The Computer Cover

    WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
  • Page 13 1 screws (2) 2 computer cover 3 front of the computer 4 slot   8. Place the computer in an upright position. CAUTION: Ensure that none of the system air-vents are blocked. Blocking them would cause serious thermal problems. Back to Contents Page  ...
  • Page 14: Removing The Processor

    Do not operate your equipment with any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. 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. CAUTION: Do not perform the following steps unless you are familiar with hardware removal and replacement.
  • Page 15: Replacing The Processor

    3. If the release lever on the socket is not fully extended, move it to that position.   4. For Inspiron 560, orient the front and rear alignment-notches on the processor with the front and rear alignment-notches on the socket.  ...
  • Page 16 1 front alignment notch 2 processor pin-1 indicator 3 rear alignment notch 4 processor cover 5 center cover latch 6 processor 7 socket 8 tab 9 release lever Inspiron 570 1 socket 2 processor pin-1 indicator 3 processor 4 release lever  ...
  • Page 17: Removing The Hard Drive

    WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
  • Page 18: Media Card Reader

      3. Slide the hard drive into the hard-drive bay.   4. Align and replace the four screws that secure the hard drive to the drive panel.   5. Connect the power cable and the data cable to the hard drive.  ...
  • Page 19: Optical Drive

      3. Gently slide the Media Card Reader into place in the FlexBay slot.   4. Align the screw holes in the Media Card Reader with the screw holes in the drive panel.   5. Replace the two screws that secure the Media Card Reader to the drive panel. NOTE: Ensure that the Media Card Reader is installed before the FlexBay USB cable is connected.
  • Page 20: Replacing The Optical Drive

    1 power cable 2 data cable 3 optical drive 4 screws (2) 5 drive panel       7. Replace the front bezel (see Replacing the Front Bezel).   8. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).   9.
  • Page 21: Removing The Processor Fan And Heat Sink Assembly

    WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: To guard against likelihood of electric shock, laceration by moving fan blades or other unexpected injuries, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
  • Page 22: Replacing The Processor Fan And Heat Sink Assembly

      3. Replace the processor fan and heat sink assembly. Inspiron 560 a.  Align the captive screws on the processor fan and heat sink assembly to the four metal screw-hole projections on the system board. b.  Tighten the four captive screws that secure the processor fan and heat sink assembly to the system board.
  • Page 23: Removing The Chassis Fan

     Removing the Chassis Fan CAUTION: Do not touch the fan blades when you are removing the chassis fan. This could damage the fan.   1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.   2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).
  • Page 24: Removing The Front I/O Panel

    WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
  • Page 25   5. Replace the front bezel (see Replacing the Front Bezel).   6. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).   7. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. Back to Contents Page  ...
  • Page 26: Removing The Memory Module(S)

    WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
  • Page 27: Recommended Memory Configuration

    While installing or replacing memory, refer to the table below. For the location of the memory-module connectors, see System Board Components. Model One module Two modules Three modules Four modules DIMM1 DIMM1 DIMM1 DIMM1 DIMM3 DIMM3 DIMM3 DIMM2 DIMM2 DIMM4 DIMM4 DIMM4 DIMM4 DIMM4 DIMM3 DIMM3 DIMM3 DIMM2 DIMM2 DIMM1  Setting Up Dual-Channel Memory Configuration Inspiron 560...
  • Page 28 1 Pair A: matched pair of memory 2 Pair B: matched pair of memory modules in connectors DIMM1 and modules in connectors DIMM2 and DIMM3 DIMM4 Inspiron 570 1 Pair B: matched pair of memory 2 Pair A: matched pair of memory modules in connectors DIMM2 and modules in connectors DIMM4 and DIMM1...
  • Page 29: Removing The Power Supply

      Replacing the Power Supply WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on www.dell.com at the following location: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
  • Page 30 NOTE: Route the DC power cables under the chassis tabs. The cables must be properly routed to prevent the cables from being damaged.   4. Connect the DC power cables to the system board and drives.   5. Secure all the cables to the securing clip on the side of the power supply. NOTE: Double-check all cable connections to make sure they are secure.
  • Page 31: System Setup Options

    1. Turn on (or restart) your computer.   2. When the DELL logo appears, press <F2> immediately. NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the keyboard is held down for extended periods of time. To avoid possible keyboard failure, press and release <F2>...
  • Page 32 Displays the amount of processor Level 1 cache Processor L1 Cache Displays the amount of processor Level 2 cache Processor L2 Cache Indicates the amount of installed memory Memory Installed Indicates the amount of available memory Memory Available Indicates the frequency of installed memory Memory Speed Indicates the type of installed memory Memory Technology...
  • Page 33 BIOS Security Features Press Enter to set the supervisor password Set Supervisor Password No Access; View Only; Limited; Full Access (Full Access by default) User Access Level Press Enter to set the user password Set User Password Setup; Always (Setup by default) Password Check Inspiron 570  ...
  • Page 34: Clearing Forgotten Passwords

    4. Press plus (+) or minus (–) to change the boot priority of device.  Clearing Forgotten Passwords WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.  ...
  • Page 35 Components). NOTE: The location of the password connector may vary depending on the system.   Inspiron 560   Inspiron 570   4. Remove the 2-pin jumper plug from pins 2 and 3 and fix it on pins 1 and 2.
  • Page 36: Clearing Cmos Settings

     Place the jumper plug on the CMOS reset jumper pins 1 and 2 and wait for approximately five seconds. d.  Remove the jumper plug and replace it on the CMOS reset jumper pins 2 and 3.   Inspiron 560   Inspiron 570...
  • Page 37: Flashing The Bios

    The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board. To flash the BIOS:   1. Turn on the computer.   2. Visit support.dell.com.   3. Select your country and language.   4. Click Drivers & Downloads.
  • Page 38 The File Download window appears.   8. Click Save to save the file on your desktop. The file downloads to your desktop.   9. Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file.  ...
  • Page 39: Removing The System Board

    WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
  • Page 40: Replacing The System Board

    1 screws (8) 2 system board  Replacing the System Board NOTE: Compare the system board that you just removed with the replacement system board to ensure that they are identical.   1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. CAUTION: Ensure that the port retention springs are not damaged while replacing the sytem board.
  • Page 41 Back to Contents Page  ...
  • Page 42: Technical Overview

      System Board Components WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.  Inside View of Your Computer 1 power supply 2 primary optical drive...
  • Page 43 memory-module connector (DIMM2) 6 memory-module connector (DIMM3) memory-module connector (DIMM4) 8 password reset jumper (CLR_PSW) main power connector 10 SATA connector (SATA_0) (ATX1_POWER1) 11 SATA connector (SATA_1) 12 SATA connector (SATA_2) 13 SATA connector (SATA_3) 14 front-panel connector (FRONTPANEL) 15 front-panel USB connector 16 front-panel USB connector (F_USB1) (F_USB2)
  • Page 44 Back to Contents Page  ...

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