Dell Inspiron 580 (Late 2009) User Manual

Dell™Inspiron™580ServiceManual Notes, Cautions, and Warnings Information in this document is subject to change without notice. ©2010DellInc.

Back to Contents Page  Battery Dell™Inspiron™580ServiceManual Removing the Battery Replacing the Battery  Removing the Battery  1.

 4. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.  5. Enter System Setup (see Entering System Setup) and resto

Back to Contents Page  Computer Cover Dell™Inspiron™580ServiceManual Removing the Computer Cover Replacing the Computer Cover   Remo

 7. Using a screwdriver, replace the two screws that secure the computer cover to the chassis.  8. Place the computer in an upright position.

Back to Contents Page  Processor Dell™Inspiron™580ServiceManual Removing the Processor Replacing the Processor   Removing the Proces

Replacing the Processor    1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.  2. Unpackthenewprocessor,beingcarefulnottotouchtheundersi

 8. Clean the thermal grease from the bottom of the heat sink.   9. Apply the new thermal grease to the top of the processor.  10. Replace th

Back to Contents Page  Drives Dell™Inspiron™580ServiceManual Hard Drive Media Card Reader Optical Drive  Hard Drive  Removing th

 2. Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer.  3. Slide the hard drive into the hard-drive bay.

2. If this is a new Media Card Reader installation, remove the break-away metal plate. Align the tip of a Phillips screwdriver with the slot on the br

Back to Contents Page  Before You Begin Dell™Inspiron™580ServiceManual Technical Specifications Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Com

 7. Replace the front bezel (see Replacing the Front Bezel).  8. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).  9. Connect

Back to Contents Page  Fans Dell™Inspiron™580ServiceManual Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly Replacing the Processor Fan

Type 2 a. Loosen the four captive screws that secure the processor fan and heat sink assembly to the system board. b. Lift the processor fan and

Removing the Chassis Fan   1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.  2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover). 

Back to Contents Page  Front I/O Panel Dell™Inspiron™580ServiceManual Removing the Front I/O Panel Replacing the Front I/O Panel  Rem

2. Route and connect the cables that you disconnected from the system board connectors.  3. Align and slide the front I/O panel clamp into the fro

Back to Contents Page  Memory Module(s) Dell™Inspiron™580ServiceManual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memory Module(s) Re

  5. Insert the memory module into the memory-module connector until the memory module snaps into position. If you insert the memory module corr

Back to Contents Page  1 Pair A: matched pair of memory modules in connectors DIMM3 and DIMM4 2 Pair B: matched pair of memory modules in connector

Back to Contents Page  Power Supply Dell™Inspiron™580ServiceManual Removing the Power Supply Replacing the Power Supply  Removing the

  1. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched.  2. Turn off your computer (see Turning

3. Replace the four screws that secure the power supply to the back of the chassis.  4. Connect the DC power cables to the system board and drives.

Back to Contents Page  System Setup Dell™Inspiron™580ServiceManual Overview Entering System Setup Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clea

Processor L1 Cache Displays the amount of processor Level 1 cache. Processor L2 Cache Displays the amount of processor Level 2 cache. Processor L3 Cac

 Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Youcanusethisfeature,forexample,totellthecomputertobootfromtheCDdrivesothatyoucanru

 4. Remove the 2-pin jumper plug from pins 2 and 3 and fix it on pins 1 and 2.  5. Turn on the computer, wait for approximately five seconds, a

 4. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).  5. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.

Back to Contents Page  System Board Dell™Inspiron™580ServiceManual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board  Removing the

 3. Replace the eight screws that secure the system board to the chassis.  4. Route and connect the cables that you disconnected from the syste

Back to Contents Page  Technical Overview Dell™Inspiron™580ServiceManual Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components Inside V

Back to Contents Page  7 memory-module connector (DIMM2) 8 main power connector (PWR1) 9 CMOS reset jumper (CLR_CMOS1) 10 password reset jumper (PSWD

Back to Contents Page  Front Bezel Dell™Inspiron™580ServiceManual Removing the Front Bezel Replacing the Front Bezel  Removing the Fr

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Back to Contents Page  PCI and PCI Express Cards Dell™Inspiron™580ServiceManual Removing the Card Retention Bracket Replacing the Card Re

 3. Replace the screw that secures the card retention bracket to the chassis. Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards  1. Follow the procedures in

 10. To complete the removal procedure, see Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI or PCI Express Card. Replacing PCI and

 11. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.  12. To complete the installation, see Configuring Your Com