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2 Dell Inspiron 7500 — Removing and Replacing PartsPrecautionary measures include disconnecting the computer from the AC adapter and port replicator a

support.dell.com Removing and Replacing Parts 3Figure 2. Port Replicator 5. Remove the main battery from the battery compartment (see Figure 3). Unlo

4 Dell Inspiron 7500 — Removing and Replacing PartsFigure 3. Battery Compartment 6. Remove PC Cards (see Figure 4).NOTICE: Use the PC Card configurat

support.dell.com Removing and Replacing Parts 5Figure 4. PC Card Removal7. Remove the hard-disk drive assembly (see Figure 5). Loosen the two captive

6 Dell Inspiron 7500 — Removing and Replacing Parts8. Remove the memory module covers (see Figure 6). Slide the memory module cover as far as it will

support.dell.com Removing and Replacing Parts 7Figure 7. Memory Modules 1Slot 12Memory module3Slot 2

8 Dell Inspiron 7500 — Removing and Replacing Parts10. Remove the video card (see Figure 8).Remove the two 3-mm screws securing the video card. Gently

support.dell.com Removing and Replacing Parts 911. If present, remove the module from the MegaBay™ (see Figure 9).Unlock the latch lock by flipping it

10 Dell Inspiron 7500 — Removing and Replacing PartsMost of the procedures require the use of one or more of the following tools:• Small flat-blade sc

support.dell.com Removing and Replacing Parts 11Table 1. Screw Identification and LocationHard-disk drive Combo module Keyboard LCD panel (15-inch) X

Notes, Notices, and CautionsThroughout this guide, blocks of text may be accompanied by an icon and printed in bold type or in italic type. These bloc

12 Dell Inspiron 7500 — Removing and Replacing PartsExploded View of ComputerFigure 10. Computer Components 1Hard-disk drive2Battery3Combo module4The

support.dell.com Removing and Replacing Parts 13Exploded View of 15-Inch XGA Display AssemblyFigure 11. 15-Inch XGA Display Components 1LCD panel5Hin

14 Dell Inspiron 7500 — Removing and Replacing PartsExploded View of 15-Inch SXGA+ Display AssemblyFigure 12. 15-Inch SXGA+ Display Components 1LCD p

support.dell.com Removing and Replacing Parts 15Exploded View of 15.4-Inch SXGA Display AssemblyFigure 13. 15.4-Inch SXGA Display Components1LCD pane

16 Dell Inspiron 7500 — Removing and Replacing PartsHard-Disk Drive DisassemblyThe hard-disk drive (see Figure 13) resides in a carrier that mounts in

support.dell.com Removing and Replacing Parts 172. Remove the four 3-mm screws securing the hard-disk drive inside the carrier.3. Remove the hard-disk

18 Dell Inspiron 7500 — Removing and Replacing PartsFigure 15. Combo Module ComponentsTo remove the CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive (see Figure 14) fro

support.dell.com Removing and Replacing Parts 193. Remove the bracket.4. Remove the two 3-mm screws from the side of the plastic carrier.5. Remove the

20 Dell Inspiron 7500 — Removing and Replacing PartsTo remove the diskette drive from the plastic carrier, perform the following steps:1. Remove the t

support.dell.com Removing and Replacing Parts 21Keyboard RemovalFigure 17. Keyboard Components To remove the keyboard (see Figure 16), perform the fo

vContentsPrecautionary Measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Recommended Tools . . .

22 Dell Inspiron 7500 — Removing and Replacing Parts3. Insert a small flat-blade screwdriver or scribe along the right top of the keyboard, just above

support.dell.com Removing and Replacing Parts 23To disconnect a cable from a ZIF connector, perform the following steps:1. Insert a small flat-blade s

24 Dell Inspiron 7500 — Removing and Replacing PartsFigure 19. Thermal Shield/Internal Modem Components This procedure assumes that you have removed

support.dell.com Removing and Replacing Parts 25d. Move the tool to the inside top of the hinge cover and lift the hinge cover off. If the hinge cover

26 Dell Inspiron 7500 — Removing and Replacing PartsHeat Exchanger/Fan RemovalFigure 20. Heat Exchanger/Fan ComponentsTo remove the heat exchanger/fa

support.dell.com Removing and Replacing Parts 273. Lift the heat exchanger and rotate it upward.4. Slide the heat exchanger/fan toward the front of th

28 Dell Inspiron 7500 — Removing and Replacing PartsThis procedure assumes that you have removed the heat exchanger/fan. To remove the processor board

support.dell.com Removing and Replacing Parts 29To remove the liquid crystal display (LCD) panel (see Figure 21), perform the following steps:1. Remov

30 Dell Inspiron 7500 — Removing and Replacing PartsPalmrest Component AssemblyFigure 23. Exploded View of Palmrest Assembly1Display latch2Touch pad3

support.dell.com Removing and Replacing Parts 317Left speaker cover8Speakers (2)9Speaker wiring harness10Display latch11Palmrest12IR board

viLatch Assembly Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Display Assembly and Display Asse

32 Dell Inspiron 7500 — Removing and Replacing PartsPalmrest Assembly RemovalFigure 24. Palmrest Assembly Components1LED cable26-mm screws (4)3LED co

support.dell.com Removing and Replacing Parts 33This procedure assumes that you have removed the keyboard, thermal shield, and dis-play assembly. To r

34 Dell Inspiron 7500 — Removing and Replacing PartsWhen replacing the palmrest assembly, orient the assembly in its original position on the base ass

support.dell.com Removing and Replacing Parts 35Touch Pad Assembly RemovalFigure 26. Touch PadFigure 27. Touch Pad Assembly Components1Touch pad bra

36 Dell Inspiron 7500 — Removing and Replacing PartsThis procedure assumes that you have removed the palmrest assembly from the base assembly and that

support.dell.com Removing and Replacing Parts 37Hard-Disk Drive Heat Shield RemovalFigure 28. Hard-Disk Drive Heat Shield ComponentsThis procedure as

38 Dell Inspiron 7500 — Removing and Replacing PartsSpeaker RemovalFigure 29. Speaker ComponentsThis procedure assumes that you have removed the palm

support.dell.com Removing and Replacing Parts 394. Remove the speaker wire harness.5. Remove the two 4-mm screws securing the right speaker cover.6. R

40 Dell Inspiron 7500 — Removing and Replacing PartsTo remove the PC Card heat sink (see Figure 29), perform the following steps:1. Remove the two 4-m

support.dell.com Removing and Replacing Parts 41Hinge Saddle RemovalFigure 32. Hinge Saddle Components14-mm screws24-mm screws36-mm screw (1)420-mm s

viiFigure 38. Display Assembly Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47Figure 39. Front Bezel Removal . . . . . . .

42 Dell Inspiron 7500 — Removing and Replacing PartsThis procedure assumes that you have removed the PC Card heat sink. To remove the hinge saddles (s

support.dell.com Removing and Replacing Parts 43To remove the RJ-11 card (see Figure 32), perform the following these steps:1. Remove the 4-mm screw s

44 Dell Inspiron 7500 — Removing and Replacing PartsPC Card Cage RemovalFigure 35. PC Card Cage Components This procedure assumes that you have remov

support.dell.com Removing and Replacing Parts 454. Gently pull the card cage off of connector UP9 on the system board. Do not rock the cage to remove

46 Dell Inspiron 7500 — Removing and Replacing PartsLatch Assembly RemovalFigure 37. Latch Assembly Components To remove the latch assembly (see Figu

support.dell.com Removing and Replacing Parts 477. Remove each spring and latch.Be careful not to lose the small springs.Display Assembly and Display

48 Dell Inspiron 7500 — Removing and Replacing PartsThis procedure assumes that you have removed the keyboard and thermal shield. The following proced

support.dell.com Removing and Replacing Parts 492. Remove the four 6-mm screws from the front bezel.3. Unsnap the front bezel from the back cover and

50 Dell Inspiron 7500 — Removing and Replacing Parts5. Remove the two 2.5-mm screws securing the inverter board to the back cover.6. Remove the invert

support.dell.com Removing and Replacing Parts 51Exploded View of Base AssemblyFigure 40. Base Assembly Components1DC-DC board2Heat exchanger/fan3Righ

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52 Dell Inspiron 7500 — Removing and Replacing Parts4Processor board5Right hinge saddle6RJ-11 card7System board8Kensington lock9Plastic base10Latch as

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ixTable 1. Screw Identification and Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

xFigure 1.AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Figure 2.Port Replicator. . . . . .

support.dell.com Removing and Replacing Parts 1Removing and Replacing PartsNOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform the procedures f