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RemovingandReplacingParts:Dell™Inspiron™5000Series
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Overview
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 input/output (I/O) panel.
l You can replace or reinstall a part by performing the removal procedure in reverse order unless additional information is provided.
Precautionary Measures
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.
Customer-Accessible Components
Screw Counts and Locations
Speaker and Volume Board Removal
14.1-Inch XGA Display Disassembly
15-Inch UXGA, XGA, and SXGA+ Display
Disassembly
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.
WARNING: FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF THE EQUIPMENT:
Before you start to work on the computer, perform the following steps in the sequence indicated:
1. Ground yourself by attaching an antistatic grounding strap to your wrist and to an unpainted metal surface on the computer
I/O panel. If an antistatic grounding strap is not available, periodically discharge static electricity from your body by touching
one of the connectors on the I/O panel.
2. Turn off the computer and any attached peripherals.