Dell Inspiron 560 User Manual

Dell™Inspiron™560/570ServiceManual
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
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Models: DCME and D06M Type: D06M001
November2009Rev.A00
Before You Begin
Technical Overview
Computer Cover
Front Bezel
Memory Module(s)
PCI and PCI Express Cards
Drives
Fans
Front I/O Panel
Processor
System Board
Power Supply
Battery
System Setup
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.

Dell Inspiron 560 Specifications

General

Storage	Up to 1TB SATA hard drive
Form Factor	Mini Tower
Chipset	Intel G43 Express Chipset
Networking	Integrated 10/100 Ethernet
Power Supply	300W
Processor	Intel Core 2 Duo
Memory	Up to 8GB DDR3
Graphics	Integrated Intel GMA X4500
Optical Drive	DVD-ROM, DVD+/-RW
Operating System	Windows 7 Home Premium
Ports	USB 2.0, VGA, Ethernet, audio in/out
Audio	Integrated 7.1 channel audio

Summary

Before You Begin

Technical Specifications

Information on computer technical specifications.

Recommended Tools

Tools required for procedures in the document.

Turning Off Your Computer

Steps to safely shut down the computer.

Safety Instructions

Guidelines for safe handling and servicing of the computer.

Front Bezel

Removing the Front Bezel

Procedure to remove the computer's front bezel.

Replacing the Front Bezel

Procedure to install a new front bezel.

PCI and PCI Express Cards

Removing the Card Retention Bracket

Steps to remove the card retention bracket.

Replacing the Card Retention Bracket

Steps to install the card retention bracket.

Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards

Procedure for removing PCI and PCI Express cards.

Replacing PCI and PCI Express Cards

Procedure for installing PCI and PCI Express cards.

Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI or PCI Express Card

System setup adjustments after card installation/removal.

Battery

Removing the Battery

Steps to remove the computer's internal battery.

Replacing the Battery

Steps to install a new internal battery.

Computer Cover

Removing the Computer Cover

Procedure to remove the computer's outer cover.

Replacing the Computer Cover

Procedure to install the computer's outer cover.

Processor

Removing the Processor

Steps to remove the computer processor.

Replacing the Processor

Steps to install a new computer processor.

Hard Drive

Removing the Hard Drive

Procedure to remove the computer's hard drive.

Replacing the Hard Drive

Procedure to install a new hard drive.

Media Card Reader

Removing the Media Card Reader

Procedure to remove the media card reader.

Replacing the Media Card Reader

Procedure to install the media card reader.

Optical Drive

Removing the Optical Drive

Procedure to remove the optical drive.

Replacing the Optical Drive

Procedure to install a new optical drive.

Fans

Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly

Steps to remove the processor fan and heat sink.

Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly

Steps to install the processor fan and heat sink.

Removing the Chassis Fan

Procedure to remove the chassis fan.

Replacing the Chassis Fan

Procedure to install the chassis fan.

Front I/O Panel

Removing the Front I/O Panel

Procedure to remove the front I/O panel.

Replacing the Front I/O Panel

Procedure to install the front I/O panel.

Memory Module(s)

Removing the Memory Module(s)

Steps to remove memory modules.

Replacing the Memory Module(s)

Steps to install memory modules.

Recommended Memory Configuration

Guidelines for optimal memory installation.

Setting Up Dual-Channel Memory Configuration

Instructions for dual-channel memory setup.

Power Supply

Removing the Power Supply

Procedure to remove the power supply unit.

Replacing the Power Supply

Procedure to install a new power supply unit.

System Setup

Overview

Purpose and use of System Setup.

Entering System Setup

Steps to access the system setup utility.

Clearing Forgotten Passwords

Procedure to reset forgotten system passwords.

Clearing CMOS Settings

Procedure to reset CMOS settings.

Flashing the BIOS

Steps to update the system BIOS.

System Setup Options

Details of various configurable options within System Setup.

System Board

Removing the System Board

Steps to remove the computer's system board.

Replacing the System Board

Steps to install a new system board.

Technical Overview

Inside View of Your Computer

Diagram showing internal components of the computer.

System Board Components

Identification of components on the system board.