Dell Inspiron 510M Service Manual

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Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual Dell™ Inspiron™ 510m Service Manual Before You Begin Memory Module, Mini PCI Card, and Devices Color Insert Cover System Components Reserve Battery Hard Drive Bluetooth™ Card Keyboard Modem Microprocessor Therm...

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Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual Model PP10L November 2003 file:///I|/SERVICE%20MANUALS/DELL%20MANUALS/LA...checked%20ok/Inspiron/510M/510M%20SM/index.htm (2 of 2)6/21/2004 12:34:44 AM ...

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Before You Begin: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 510m Service Manual Preparing to Work Inside the Computer Recommended Tools Computer Orientation Screw Identification Preparing t...

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Before You Begin: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual 6. To avoid possible damage to the system board, wait 10 to 20 seconds and then disconnect any attached devices. 7. Disconnect all other external cables from the computer. 8. Remove any instal...

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Before You Begin: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual The procedures in this manual require the following tools: ● #1 Phillips screwdriver ● ¼-inch flat-blade screwdriver ● Small plastic scribe ● Flash BIOS update program flopp...

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Before You Begin: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual Screw Identification When you are removing and replacing components, photocopy "Screw Identification" as a tool to lay out and keep track of the screws. The placemat provides the number o...

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Before You Begin: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual Modem: (1 each) Display Assembly: (4 each) Display Bezel: (display bumpers, 6 each) (6 each) Display Panel: (8 each) Display Adapter Rails (14.1-inch display only): (4 each) Display Latch...

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Before You Begin: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual Speakers: (1 each) Fan: (2 each) System Board: (2 each) (4 each) Back to Contents Page file:///I|/SERVICE%20MANUALS/DELL%20MANUALS/LA...checked%20ok/Inspiron/510M/510M%20SM/begin.htm (6 o...

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Memory Module, Mini PCI Card, and Devices: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual Back to Contents Page Memory Module, Mini PCI Card, and Devices Dell™ Inspiron™ 510m Service Manual Memory Module Mini PCI Card Devices Memory Module CAUTION: ...

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Memory Module, Mini PCI Card, and Devices: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the securing clips that secure the memory module. 3. If you are replacing a memory ...

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Memory Module, Mini PCI Card, and Devices: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual NOTICE: If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the connector labeled "DIMM A" (slot 1) before you install a module ...

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Memory Module, Mini PCI Card, and Devices: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual configuration information. Mini PCI Card If you ordered a Mini PCI card at the same time that you ordered your computer, Dell has already installed the card for you. CAUT...

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Memory Module, Mini PCI Card, and Devices: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual 4. If a Mini PCI card is not already installed, go to step 5. If you are replacing a Mini PCI card, remove the existing card: a. Disconnect the Mini PCI card from any ...

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Memory Module, Mini PCI Card, and Devices: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual 1 antenna cables (2) 2 antenna connectors on card (2) 7. Lower the Mini PCI card toward the inner tabs to approximately a 20-degree angle. 8. Continue lowering the Mini...

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Memory Module, Mini PCI Card, and Devices: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual NOTE: You do not need to install the device security screw unless you want to secure the module inside the computer for security purposes. If the Device Security Screw Is ...

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Memory Module, Mini PCI Card, and Devices: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual If the Device Security Screw Is Installed 1. If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with your docking dev...

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Memory Module, Mini PCI Card, and Devices: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual 1 M2 x 3-mm screw 4. Press the device latch release so that the latch release pops out. 5. Pull the device by the latch release to remove the device from the module bay...

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Memory Module, Mini PCI Card, and Devices: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual Back to Contents Page file:///I|/SERVICE%20MANUALS/DELL%20MANUALS/L...ked%20ok/Inspiron/510M/510M%20SM/upgrades.htm (10 of 10)6/21/2004 12:34:47 AM ...

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Color Insert Cover: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual Back to Contents Page Color Insert Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 510m Service Manual Removing the Color Insert Cover 1. Press down along the front of the display. 2. Firmly grasp the lip of th...

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Color Insert Cover: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual 2. Press along the front until the cover snaps into place. Back to Contents Page file:///I|/SERVICE%20MANUALS/DELL%20MANUALS/LA...checked%20ok/Inspiron/510M/510M%20SM/cover.htm (2 of 2)6/21...

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System Components: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual Back to Contents Page System Components Dell™ Inspiron™ 510m Service Manual NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that ...

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System Components: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual 1 display assembly 8 speakers 2 center control cover 9 hard drive 3 palm rest (with touch pad) 10 fan 4 system board 11 microprocessor 5 computer base 12 microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly 6...

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Reserve Battery: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual Back to Contents Page Reserve Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 510m Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your Dell™ computer, read the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual. CA...

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Reserve Battery: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual 5. Disconnect the reserve-battery cable connector from the battery connector. 1 battery connector 2 reserve battery Back to Contents Page file:///I|/SERVICE%20MANUALS/DELL%20MANUALS/LA...ecked...

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Hard Drive: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 510m Service Manual CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard driv...

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Hard Drive: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual 1 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2) NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in your Owner's...

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Hard Drive: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual Back to Contents Page file:///I|/SERVICE%20MANUALS/DELL%20MANUALS/LA...S_checked%20ok/Inspiron/510M/510M%20SM/hdd.htm (3 of 3)6/21/2004 12:34:50 AM ...

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Bluetooth™ Card: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual Back to Contents Page Bluetooth™ Card Dell™ Inspiron™ 510m Service Manual CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual. N...

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Bluetooth™ Card: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual 1 Bluetooth card 2 system board connector 3 Bluetooth card connector 4 Bluetooth cable Back to Contents Page file:///I|/SERVICE%20MANUALS/DELL%20MANUALS/LA..._checked%20ok/Inspiron/510M/510M%20S...

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Keyboard: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ 510m Service Manual CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual. NOTICE: To avoid el...

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Keyboard: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual 2 center control cover 3 palm rest 3. Remove the center control cover: a. Open the display all the way (180 degrees) so that it lies flat against your work surface. b. Starting on the right side of the...

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Keyboard: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual NOTICE: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time- consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. b. Rotate the keyboard up and slide it forward. c. ...

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Keyboard: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual Back to Contents Page file:///I|/SERVICE%20MANUALS/DELL%20MANUALS/LA...cked%20ok/Inspiron/510M/510M%20SM/keyboard.htm (4 of 4)6/21/2004 12:34:52 AM ...

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Modem: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual Back to Contents Page Modem Dell™ Inspiron™ 510m Service Manual Removing the Modem CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual. NOTIC...

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Modem: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual 2 modem 5 modem connector on system board 3 M2 x 3-mm screw 5. Pull up on the pull-tab to disconnect the modem from the modem connector on the system board. NOTICE: Do not disconnect the modem cable fro...

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Modem: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual 1 modem 2 modem-cable routing clip 3 modem cable 4 modem-securing clip 5. Replace the M2 x 3-mm screw. 6. Reconnect the display cable to the display cable connector and then secure the display cable in ...

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Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual Back to Contents Page Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 510m Service Manual Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly CAUTION: Before...

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Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual 1 antenna connectors (4) 2 display cable connector 3 display cable connector on system board 4 antenna securing clips (2) 5 antenna cables (2) NOTE: You can remove the micro...

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Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual 1 microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly 2 captive screws (4) 7. Lift up the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly and remove it from the system board. file:///I|/SE...

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Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual 1 microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly Installing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly 1. Slip the left side of the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly underne...

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Microprocessor Module: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual Back to Contents Page Microprocessor Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 510m Service Manual Removing the Microprocessor Module CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety ...

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Microprocessor Module: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual 1 pin-1 corner 2 ZIF socket NOTE: The ZIF-socket cam screw secures the microprocessor to the system board. Take note of the arrow on the ZIF- socket cam screw. 5. Lift out the microprocess...

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Microprocessor Module: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual NOTICE: You must position the microprocessor module correctly in the ZIF socket to avoid permanent damage to the module and the socket. When the microprocessor module is correctly seated, all...

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Display Assembly and Display Latch: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual Back to Contents Page Display Assembly and Display Latch Dell™ Inspiron™ 510m Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Latch Display Assemb...

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Display Assembly and Display Latch: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual 6. Release the two antenna cables from the two antenna-securing clips. 7. Disconnect one antenna cable from the display by holding the two gold antenna connectors and gently ...

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Display Assembly and Display Latch: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual 1 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (4) 5 pull-tab 2 display cable connector 6 system board connector 3 display 7 antenna securing clips (2) 4 computer base 8 antenna connectors (4) 8. Remove ...

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Display Assembly and Display Latch: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual file:///I|/SERVICE%20MANUALS/DELL%20MANUALS/LA...ecked%20ok/Inspiron/510M/510M%20SM/display.htm (4 of 12)6/21/2004 12:34:56 AM ...

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Display Assembly and Display Latch: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual 1 M2 x 5-mm screws (6) 5 top cover 2 display bumpers (6) 6 M2 x 5-mm screws (8) 3 display bezel 7 adapter rails (2) 4 display panel 8 M2 x 3-mm screws (4) 15-Inch Display file...

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Display Assembly and Display Latch: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual 1 M2 x 5-mm screws (6) 4 display panel 2 display bumpers (6) 5 top cover 3 display bezel 6 M2 x 5-mm screws (8) Display Bezel CAUTION: Before performing the following procedure...

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Display Assembly and Display Latch: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual Display Panel 14.1-Inch Display Panel CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual. NOTICE: To avoid electrosta...

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Display Assembly and Display Latch: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual 1 14.1-inch display panel 2 adapter rails (2) 3 M2 x 3-mm screws (4) 4 "This side up" markings 7. Press in both sides of the top flex-cable connector, and pull the top...

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Display Assembly and Display Latch: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual 1 pull-tab on bottom flex-cable connector 2 top flex-cable connector 3 display connector 4 inverter connector 15-Inch Display Panel CAUTION: Before performing the following p...

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Display Assembly and Display Latch: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual 6. Press in both sides of the top flex-cable connector, and pull the top flex-cable connector away from the display connector. 7. Use the pull-tab to disconnect the bottom flex...

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Display Assembly and Display Latch: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual 1. Remove the keyboard. 2. Remove the display assembly. 3. Remove the display bezel. 4. Remove the M2 x 5-mm screw that secures the display bracket to the top cover. 5. Li...

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Display Assembly and Display Latch: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual Back to Contents Page file:///I|/SERVICE%20MANUALS/DELL%20MANUALS/L...cked%20ok/Inspiron/510M/510M%20SM/display.htm (12 of 12)6/21/2004 12:34:57 AM ...

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Palm Rest: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Inspiron™ 510m Service Manual CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual. NOTICE: To avoid ...

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Palm Rest: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual 1 M2.5 x 5-mm screws labeled "circle P" (3) 2 top of the palm rest 3 M2.5 x 5-mm screw labeled "M2.5x5" 6. Turn over the computer and remove the 13 M2.5 x 8-mm screws. file:///I|/...

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Palm Rest: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual 1 M2.5 x 8-mm screws (13) 7. Disconnect the touch pad connector from the system board. file:///I|/SERVICE%20MANUALS/DELL%20MANUALS/LA...cked%20ok/Inspiron/510M/510M%20SM/palmrest.htm (3 of 5)6/21/2004...

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Palm Rest: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual 1 system board connector 2 touch pad connector 3 computer base NOTICE: Carefully separate the palm rest from the computer base to avoid damage to the palm rest. 8. Starting at the back center of the p...

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Palm Rest: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual file:///I|/SERVICE%20MANUALS/DELL%20MANUALS/LA...cked%20ok/Inspiron/510M/510M%20SM/palmrest.htm (5 of 5)6/21/2004 12:34:58 AM ...

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Docking Doors: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual Back to Contents Page Docking Doors Dell™ Inspiron™ 510m Service Manual Removing the Docking Doors CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety instructions in your Owner&apo...

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Docking Doors: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual Slide the side of the docking doors with the spring over the longer posts. 1 docking doors with spring 2 longer post Back to Contents Page file:///I|/SERVICE%20MANUALS/DELL%20MANUALS/LA...cked%20o...

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Speakers: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual Back to Contents Page Speakers Dell™ Inspiron™ 510m Service Manual CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual. NOTICE: To avoid el...

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Speakers: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual 1 reserve battery 5 speaker latches 2 M2.5 x 5-mm screw labeled "M2.5x5" 6 computer base 3 speaker 7 system board connector 4 speaker connector 8 speaker-cable routing clip Back to Contents P...

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Base Latch: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual Back to Contents Page Base Latch Dell™ Inspiron™ 510m Service Manual CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual. NOTICE: To avoi...

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Base Latch: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual 1 base latch 2 release button 3 securing clips (2) 4 computer base Back to Contents Page file:///I|/SERVICE%20MANUALS/DELL%20MANUALS/LA...checked%20ok/Inspiron/510M/510M%20SM/latch.htm (2 of 2)6/21/200...

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Fan: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual Back to Contents Page Fan Dell™ Inspiron™ 510m Service Manual CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual. NOTICE: To avoid electrostati...

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Fan: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual 1 M2.5 x 8-mm screws (2) 2 fan 3 fan cable connector 4 system board connector 6. Remove the two M2.5 x 8-mm screws from the fan, and pull the fan away from the system board. Back to Contents Page file:///I...

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Fan: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual file:///I|/SERVICE%20MANUALS/DELL%20MANUALS/LA...S_checked%20ok/Inspiron/510M/510M%20SM/fan.htm (3 of 3)6/21/2004 12:35:01 AM ...

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System Board: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 510m Service Manual Removing the System Board CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Owner...

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System Board: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual 1 M2.5 x 5-mm screws labeled "B" (2) 2 system board 10. Turn over the computer and remove the four M2 x 4-mm screws labeled "B" that secure the system board to the computer base....

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System Board: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual 1 M2 x 4-mm screws labeled "B" (4) 11. Gently push down near the middle of the back plastic computer base so that the two system- board securing clips clear their slots, and then pull out t...

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System Board: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual 1 system-board securing clips (2) Installing the System Board 1. Follow all of the steps in "Removing the System Board" in reverse order. NOTICE: Before turning on the computer, replace a...

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System Board: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual file:///I|/SERVICE%20MANUALS/DELL%20MANUALS/LA...cked%20ok/Inspiron/510M/510M%20SM/sysboard.htm (5 of 5)6/21/2004 12:35:02 AM ...

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Flashing the BIOS: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 510m Service Manual 1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is installed properly. NOTE: If you use a B...

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Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual Back to Contents Page Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors Dell™ Inspiron™ 510m Service Manual USB Connector Video Connector Parallel Connector S-Video TV-Out Connector...

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Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 CRT_R 9 5V+ 2 CRT_G 10 GND 3 CRT_B 11 MONITOR_DETECT– 4 NC 12 DDC_DATA 5 GND 13 CRT_HS 6 GND 14 CRT_VS 7 GND 15 DDC_CLK 8 GND Parallel Connector P...

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Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual 4 PD2 13 SLCT 5 PD3 14 AFD/3M– 6 PD4 15 ERROR– 7 PD5 16 INIT– 8 PD6 17 SLIN– 9 PD7 18–25 GND S-Video TV-Out Connector S-Video Pin Signal 1 GND 2 GND 3 DLUMA-L 4 DCRMA-L...

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Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual Serial Connector Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 DCD 6 DSR 2 RXDA 7 RTS 3 TXDA 8 CTS 4 DTR 9 RI 5 GND IEEE 1394 Connector Pin Signal 1 TPB– 2 TPB+ 3 TPA– 4 TPA+ file:///I|/SER...

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Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors: Dell Inspiron 510m Service Manual Back to Contents Page file:///I|/SERVICE%20MANUALS/DELL%20MANUALS/LA...ecked%20ok/Inspiron/510M/510M%20SM/pinouts.htm (5 of 5)6/21/2004 12:35:03 AM ...