Dell PP14L Troubleshooting Guide

Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual  Notes, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see

Back to Contents Page  Memory Module Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual Removing the Memory Module Replacing the Memory Module Removing th

Replacing the Memory Module  1. Ground yourself and install the new memory module: a. Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab

Back to Contents Page  Modem Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual Removing the Modem Replacing the Modem Removing the Modem   1. Follow t

 5. Disconnect the modem cable from the modem. Replacing the Modem  1. Connect the modem cable to the modem.  2. Connect the modem to the sys

Back to Contents Page Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. To acc

Back to Contents Page  Mini PCI Card Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual Removing the Mini PCI Card Replacing the Mini PCI Card Removing th

 5. Release the Mini PCI card by spreading the metal securing tabs until the card pops up slightly.  6. Remove the Mini PCI card from the connect

 3. Replace the cover. Back to Contents Page  1 antenna cables (2)

Back to Contents Page  Internal Card With Bluetooth®Wireless Technology Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual Removing the Card Replacing the C

Back to Contents Page  Hinge Cover Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual Removing the Hinge Cover Replacing the Hinge Cover Removing the Hing

Back to Contents Page  Before You Begin Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Insi

Back to Contents Page  Keyboard Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard Removing the Keyboard  

Replacing the Keyboard  1. Reconnect the keyboard to the system board connector.  2. Slide the bottom of the keyboard into the computer base.

Back to Contents Page  Display Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Latch Display

 4. Turn the computer top-side up.  5. Remove the hinge cover.  6. Open the display all the way (180 degrees) so that it lies flat against th

3. Thread the Mini PCI card antenna cables back through the hole in the base of the computer so that they are accessible from the bottom of the comput

 Removing the Display Bezel   1. Follow the instructions in "Before Working Inside Your Computer."  2. Remove the display assembly.

 Replacing the Display Bezel  1. Starting at any corner, use your fingers to gently snap the bezel into place to secure it to the display panel.

 1. Follow the instructions in "Before Working Inside Your Computer."  2. Remove the display assembly.  3. Remove the display bezel

  1. Follow the instructions in "Before Working Inside Your Computer."  2. Remove the display.  3. Remove the display bezel. 

Back to Contents Page  Palm Rest Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest Removing the Palm Rest

 3. Disconnect any telephone or network cables from the computer.  4. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical out

 9. Turn the computer top-side up and disconnect the touch-pad connector from the system board.  10. Disconnect the LED board connector. 

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Back to Contents Page  Coin-Cell Battery Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell battery

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Back to Contents Page  Speakers Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual Removing the Speakers Replacing the Speakers Removing the Speakers  

2. Align the speakers on the screw holes for securing the speakers to the computer base.  3. Replace the four M2.5 x 5-mm screws to secure the spe

Back to Contents Page  Subwoofer Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual Removing the Subwoofer Replacing the Subwoofer Removing the Subwoofer

 2. Place the subwoofer onto the system board.  3. Tighten the two captive screws that secure the subwoofer in place. Back to Contents Page 

Back to Contents Page  USB Port Board Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual Removing the USB Port Board Replacing the USB Port Board Removing

1. Insert the notch on the USB port board under the small tab on the computer base and the other side of the board over the pin.  2. Replace the M

When you are removing and replacing components, print "Screw Identification" as a tool to lay out and keep track of the screws. The placemat

Back to Contents Page  Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling As

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Back to Contents Page  Microprocessor Module Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual Removing the Microprocessor Module Replacing the Microprocess

 8. Lift the microprocessor module from the ZIF socket. Replacing the Microprocessor Module  1. Align the pin-1 corner of the microprocessor mod

Back to Contents Page  Video Card/Thermal Cooling Assembly Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual Removing the Video Card/Thermal Cooling Assembly

 2. Tighten the four captive screws on the video card/thermal cooling assembly. Back to Contents Page 

Back to Contents Page  System Fans Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual Removing the System Fans Replacing the System Fans Removing the Syst

Replacing the System Fans  1. Align and place each fan over its respective screw holes on the system board.  2. Replace the four M2.5 x 5-mm

Back to Contents Page  MCH Heat Sink Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual Removing the MCH Heat Sink Replacing the MCH Heat Sink Removing th

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Back to Contents Page  MCH Heat Sink: (3 each)  PC Card Cage: (4 each)  System Board: (3 each)  Hard Drive Bay: (4 each)  Stiffener Bracket

Back to Contents Page  PC Card Cage Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual   1. Follow the instructions in "Before Working Inside Your Compute

Back to Contents Page  System Board Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Removing the S

 14. Disconnect the speaker connector from the system board.  15. Disconnect the connector for the internal card with Bluetooth®wireless te

 23. Remove the three M2.5 x 5-mm screws from the system board.  24. Remove the system board, slowly easing the connectors out of their access

Back to Contents Page  Battery Latch Assembly Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual Removing the Battery Latch Assembly Replacing the Battery La

 9. Remove the spring from the hook on the computer base by lifting it up and away with a screwdriver or a plastic scribe.  10. Remove the pla

Ensure that the newly installed latch moves smoothly and freely when pushed and released.  4. Replace the hard drive bay and reinsert the four M2 x

Back to Contents Page  Flashing the BIOS Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual  1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main batte

Back to Contents Page  Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual USB Connector Video Connector S-Video TV-Out

Back to Contents Page  System Components Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual Back to Contents Page  NOTICE: Only a certified service technicia

IEEE 1394 Connector Back to Contents Page  2 GND 3 DLUMA-L 4 DCRMA-L  Composite Video  Pin  Signal 5 NC 6 DCMPS-L 7 GND  Pin  Signal 1 TPB–

Back to Contents Page  Optical Drive Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual Your computer ships with a fixed optical drive installed.  1. Follow the

Back to Contents Page  Hard Drive Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive Returning a Hard Dri

Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your old hard drive to Dell in its original or comparable foam packaging. Otherwise, the hard drive may be da