Dell Inspiron 3500 - Manual (Page 87)

Procedures for Field- and Depot-Replaceable Parts
NOTICE: During the removal and replacement procedures, you will see Kapton tape in many places on the computer. When
reinstalling or replacing parts, be sure to replace the Kapton tape correctly to retain the electrical protection and noise reduction the
tape provides.
Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes the following:
l You have the recommended tools .
l You have performed the steps in Precautionary Measures .
l The computer and any attached peripherals are turned off and the peripherals are disconnected from the computer's I/O panel.
l You can replace or reinstall a part by performing the removal procedure in reverse order unless additional information is provided.
Procedures for field- and depot-replaceable parts are described in these sections:
l 13.3- and 14.1-Inch Display Assemblies
l Palmrest Assembly
l Drive Assemblies
l Base Assembly
Recommended Tools
Most of the procedures require the use of one or more of the following tools:
l Small flat-blade screwdriver
l Number 1 Phillips-head screwdriver
l Antistatic grounding strap
l Dental pick or similar pointed instrument
l Small scribe or nylon flat blade
l Nut drivers (5 mm and 5.5 mm)
Screw Identification and Tightening
NOTICE: The correct-length screw must be used when reinstalling a screw. Otherwise, hardware damage could result. Make sure
that the screw is properly aligned with its corresponding hole, and avoid overtightening.
Where applicable, information about screw lengths is provided with the illustrations.
The Inspiron 3500 portable computer contains many screws of various sizes. Be careful not to scratch the computer plastic case by allowing
screws to get between the disassembly surface and the plastic case. Dell suggests a soft, padded work surface.
While removing and replacing parts, use a tackle or pill box as a storage device to keep track of the screws. Use the following location template to
store the screws during disassembly.
NOTES: If the computer is booted with a diskette drive or second battery in the media bay, you must reboot after installing
another device in the media bay.
To remove the media from the CD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM drive, or Zip drive once the power to the drive is off, insert a small,
thin object (such as one end of a paper clip) into the pinhole near or in the device’s LED. This ejects the media or the media
tray so you can retrieve the CD, DVD, or Zip disk.
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform these procedures for removal, replacement, and installation of
parts. The warranty on the computer becomes void if anyone other than a certified technician performs these procedures.
NOTE: Each removal and replacement procedure lists the type, size, and torque value of screws removed during the procedure. Screw
types include flat head (FLH), flat pan-head (FPH), pan head (PNH), and jack screws.
Hard-disk drive:
3 x 4 (1) (removing)
3 x 4 (1) (disassembling)
RAM door :
3 x 4 (2)
Display assembly :
2.5 x 19 (4)
2.5 x 5 (1)
2 x 2.5 (2)
Bezel :
2.5 x 5 (6)
LCD interior assembly :
2.5 x 5 (2)
LCD panel rails (13.3"):
2.5 x 5 (4)
LCD panel rails (14.1"): Diskette drive : CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive :