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Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual Dell™ Inspiron™ 1100, 5100, and www.DataSheet4U.com 5150 Service Manual Before You Begin System Components Memory, CD or DVD Drive, Modem, and Mini PCI Card Hard Drive Keyboard Display EMI Shield, Video Card, and Palm Rest...
Before You Begin: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual Back to Contents Page www.DataSheet4U.com Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual Preparing to Work Inside the Computer Recommended Tools Computer Orientation Screw Identification Preparing to Work Inside the Computer...
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Before You Begin: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual www.DataSheet4U.com NOTE: Ensure that the computer is off and not in a power management mode. If you cannot shut down the computer using the computer operating system, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds.
Before You Begin: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual www.DataSheet4U.com 7. To avoid possible damage to the system board, wait 10 to 20 seconds and then disconnect any attached devices. 8. Disconnect all other external cables from the computer.
Before You Begin: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual www.DataSheet4U.com back right front left 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 of screws and their sizes.
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Before You Begin: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual www.DataSheet4U.com Hard Drive Door: Modem to Optical Drive: System Board: (2 each) (1 each) (2 each) Keyboard Display Assembly Hinge Bracket to Computer Base: to Back Panel: to Computer Base:...
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Before You Begin: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual www.DataSheet4U.com EMI Shield: Top of Palm Rest to Palm Rest to Computer Base: Base Plastics: (1 each) (2 each) (12 each) Video Card Palm Rest to System Board to...
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Dell™ Inspiron™ 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. NOTICE: Unless otherwise noted, each procedure in this document assumes that a part can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in reverse order.
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System Components: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual www.DataSheet4U.com display 11 base plastics display-feed flex cable 12 battery hinge cover 13 CD or DVD drive keyboard 14 left antenna (Inspiron™ 5100 and 5150 only) palm rest 15 hard drive...
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Memory, CD or DVD Drive, Modem, and Mini PCI Card: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual Back to Contents Page www.DataSheet4U.com Memory, CD or DVD Drive, Modem, and Mini PCI Card Dell™ Inspiron™ 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual...
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Memory, CD or DVD Drive, Modem, and Mini PCI Card: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual www.DataSheet4U.com 1 captive screw 2 memory module cover 3. Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the module pops up.
Memory, CD or DVD Drive, Modem, and Mini PCI Card: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual www.DataSheet4U.com memory module securing clips Installing the Memory Modules NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot properly.
Memory, CD or DVD Drive, Modem, and Mini PCI Card: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual www.DataSheet4U.com 5. Turn on the computer. As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information.
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Memory, CD or DVD Drive, Modem, and Mini PCI Card: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual www.DataSheet4U.com 1 captive screw 2 memory module cover 4. Press the lever next to the memory module connectors in the direction of the arrow on the lever (towards the drive) to release the drive.
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Memory, CD or DVD Drive, Modem, and Mini PCI Card: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual www.DataSheet4U.com 1 lever 2 CD or DVD drive 3 M2.5 x 8-mm screw labeled "O" 5. Pull the drive out of the bay.
Memory, CD or DVD Drive, Modem, and Mini PCI Card: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual www.DataSheet4U.com Modem Removing the Modem CAUTION: Before working inside your Dell™ computer, read the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual. CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components.
Memory, CD or DVD Drive, Modem, and Mini PCI Card: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual www.DataSheet4U.com 2 modem/Mini PCI card cover 3. Remove the two M2 x 3-mm screws securing the modem to the system board, and set them aside.
Memory, CD or DVD Drive, Modem, and Mini PCI Card: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual www.DataSheet4U.com NOTICE: The cable connectors are keyed for correct insertion; do not force the connections. 2. Align the modem with the screw holes, and press the modem into the connector on the system board.
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Memory, CD or DVD Drive, Modem, and Mini PCI Card: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual www.DataSheet4U.com 1 captive screw 2 modem/Mini PCI card cover 3. Disconnect the Mini PCI card from the attached cables. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/1100-5100-5150/upgrades.htm (10 of 13) [2/28/2004 6:46:37 AM]...
Memory, CD or DVD Drive, Modem, and Mini PCI Card: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual www.DataSheet4U.com 1 antenna cables 2 metal securing tabs (2) 3 Mini PCI card connector 4 Mini PCI card 4. Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing taps on each end of the Mini PCI card connector until the card pops up.
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Memory, CD or DVD Drive, Modem, and Mini PCI Card: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual 1. Align the Mini PCI card with the connector at a 45-degree angle, and press the www.DataSheet4U.com Mini PCI card into the connector until it clicks.
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Memory, CD or DVD Drive, Modem, and Mini PCI Card: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual www.DataSheet4U.com file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/1100-5100-5150/upgrades.htm (13 of 13) [2/28/2004 6:46:37 AM]...
Hard Drive: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual Back to Contents Page www.DataSheet4U.com Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive.
Hard Drive: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual www.DataSheet4U.com 1 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2) 2 hard drive 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 Manual.
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Hard Drive: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual www.DataSheet4U.com NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to slide the drive into place. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector. 2. Insert the drive into the bay, and push the hard drive until it is fully seated in the bay.
Keyboard: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual Back to Contents Page www.DataSheet4U.com Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard CAUTION: Before working inside your Dell™ computer, read the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual.
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Keyboard: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual www.DataSheet4U.com notched edge hinge cover 3. Lift the hinge cover up and away from the hinges and computer base. 4. Remove the four M2 x 3-mm keyboard screws. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/1100-5100-5150/keyboard.htm (2 of 6) [2/28/2004 6:46:39 AM]...
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Keyboard: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual www.DataSheet4U.com 1 M2 x 3-mm screws (4) 2 keyboard NOTICE: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time- consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard.
Keyboard: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual www.DataSheet4U.com 1 keyboard connector 2 interface connector 7. Remove the keyboard from the computer base. Installing the Keyboard NOTICE: To avoid damage to the connector pins, press the keyboard connector evenly into the interface connector on the system board, and do not reverse the keyboard connector.
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Keyboard: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual www.DataSheet4U.com 1 securing tabs (4) 2 keyboard connector 3 interface connector 4 M2 x 3-mm screws (4) 2. Insert the four securing tabs on the keyboard into their respective slots in the palm rest, and lower the keyboard into the computer base.
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Keyboard: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual www.DataSheet4U.com Back to Contents Page file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/1100-5100-5150/keyboard.htm (6 of 6) [2/28/2004 6:46:39 AM]...
Display: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual Back to Contents Page www.DataSheet4U.com Display Dell™ Inspiron™ 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Latch Assembly Display Assembly CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual.
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Display: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual www.DataSheet4U.com 7. Open the display assembly approximately 180 degrees, and support the display assembly so that it does not open past this position. 8. Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws from each hinge bracket.
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Display: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual www.DataSheet4U.com 4 computer base 9. Pull straight up on the pull-tab that is attached to the display-feed flex cable to disconnect the cable from the system board. 10. Lift the display assembly up and out of the computer base.
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Display: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual www.DataSheet4U.com 1 screw covers (2) display bumpers (3) 2 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (5) 3 display bezel 4 display panel 5 M2 x 3-mm screws (8) file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/1100-5100-5150/display.htm (4 of 10) [2/28/2004 6:46:40 AM]...
Display: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual www.DataSheet4U.com 6 top cover 7 display-feed flex cable Display Bezel CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual. CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components.
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Display: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual www.DataSheet4U.com CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual. CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components.
Display: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual 8. Disconnect the bottom flex-cable connector from the inverter connector on the www.DataSheet4U.com system board by peeling up the pull-tab and pulling the tab down and away from the inverter connector.
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Display: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual www.DataSheet4U.com Display Latch Assembly Removing the Display Latch Assembly CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual. CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components.
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Display: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual www.DataSheet4U.com 1 spring 2 spring hook (display latch) 3 display latch assembly 4 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2) 5 top cover 6 spring hook (top cover) Installing the Display Latch Assembly 1.
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Display: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual Back to Contents Page www.DataSheet4U.com file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/1100-5100-5150/display.htm (10 of 10) [2/28/2004 6:46:40 AM]...
EMI Shield, Video Card, and Palm Rest: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual Back to Contents Page www.DataSheet4U.com EMI Shield, Video Card, and Palm Rest Dell™ Inspiron™ 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual EMI Shield Video Card Palm Rest...
EMI Shield, Video Card, and Palm Rest: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual www.DataSheet4U.com Video Card Removing the Video Card CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual. CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components.
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EMI Shield, Video Card, and Palm Rest: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual www.DataSheet4U.com 2. Remove the keyboard. 3. Remove the shield. 4. Remove the two M2.5 x 8-mm screws that secure the video card to the system board.
EMI Shield, Video Card, and Palm Rest: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual www.DataSheet4U.com Installing the Video Card 1. Align the posts on the video card with the screw holes in the system board. 2. Press down on the two areas on the video card that are labeled "PUSH" until you feel the video card click into place.
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EMI Shield, Video Card, and Palm Rest: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual www.DataSheet4U.com 9. Turn the computer back over and remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws from the top of the palm rest. file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/1100-5100-5150/palmrest.htm (5 of 7) [2/28/2004 6:46:42 AM]...
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EMI Shield, Video Card, and Palm Rest: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual www.DataSheet4U.com 10. Disconnect the touch pad connector from the system board. NOTICE: Carefully separate the palm rest from the base plastics to avoid damage to the palm rest.
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EMI Shield, Video Card, and Palm Rest: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual www.DataSheet4U.com 11. Starting at the back center of the palm rest, use your fingers to separate the palm rest from the base plastics by lifting the inside edge of the palm rest.
Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual Back to Contents Page www.DataSheet4U.com Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual.
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Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual www.DataSheet4U.com 1 captive screws (4) 2 fan power-cable connector 7. Pull up the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly by the pull-tab to lift the assembly out of the system board. Installing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling...
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Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual www.DataSheet4U.com 1. If you are installing a replacement microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly, remove the mylar that covers the thermal grease on the assembly. If you are installing the assembly that you removed in the previous section: a.
Microprocessor Module: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual Back to Contents Page www.DataSheet4U.com Microprocessor Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual Removing the Microprocessor Module CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual.
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Microprocessor Module: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual www.DataSheet4U.com The ZIF-socket cam screw secures the microprocessor to the system board. Take note of the arrow on the ZIF-socket cam screw. 1 ZIF-socket cam screw 2 ZIF socket 3 microprocessor module...
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Microprocessor Module: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual www.DataSheet4U.com NOTICE: Ensure that the cam lock is in the fully open position before seating the microprocessor module. Seating the microprocessor module properly in the ZIF socket does not require force.
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Speakers: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual Back to Contents Page www.DataSheet4U.com Speakers Dell™ Inspiron™ 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual Removing the Speakers CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual.
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Speakers: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual www.DataSheet4U.com left speaker routing clips (3) speaker connector right speaker NOTICE: Remove the speaker cables from their routing clips with care to avoid damaging the cables. 9. Remove the speaker cables from under or between their routing clips.
Speakers: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual www.DataSheet4U.com Installing the Speakers 1. Slide the speakers down into the base plastics. NOTICE: Ensure that the speaker cables are under or between their routing clips. NOTE: Speakers face out in the base plastics holders.
System Board: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual Back to Contents Page www.DataSheet4U.com System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual Removing the System Board CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual.
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System Board: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual www.DataSheet4U.com 11. Remove the palm rest. 12. Remove the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly. 13. Remove the microprocessor. 14. Remove the speakers. 15. Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws from the battery bay shield, and remove the shield.
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System Board: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual www.DataSheet4U.com 16. Remove the three M2.5 x 5-mm system board screws from the hard drive cage. 17. Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm system board screws from the optical drive cage.
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System Board: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual www.DataSheet4U.com 1 optical drive cage 2 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2) 3 left antenna 4 hard drive cage 19. Remove the two hex nuts that secure the video connector to the base plastics.
System Board: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual www.DataSheet4U.com 20. Lift the front of the system board out and away from the base plastics. Installing the System Board 1. Insert the video connector on the replacement system board through the back of the base plastics.
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System Board: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual secure the shield to the system board. www.DataSheet4U.com 7. Replace the speakers. 8. Replace the microprocessor. NOTICE: Before you replace the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly, wipe the thermal grease off of the assembly with a clean paper towel. Squeeze all of the contents of the thermal grease packet (provided with the kit) on to the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly.
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System Board: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual 20. Insert the CD that accompanied the replacement system board into the www.DataSheet4U.com appropriate drive, and turn on the computer. Follow the instructions on the screen. Back to Contents Page...
Flashing the BIOS: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual Back to Contents Page www.DataSheet4U.com Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual 1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is installed properly.
Base Plastics: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual Back to Contents Page www.DataSheet4U.com Base Plastics Dell™ Inspiron™ 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual. CAUTION:...
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Base Plastics: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual www.DataSheet4U.com Back to Contents Page file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/1100-5100-5150/base.htm (2 of 2) [2/28/2004 6:46:46 AM]...
Pinout Assignments for I/O Connectors: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual Back to Contents Page www.DataSheet4U.com Pinout Assignments for I/O Connectors Dell™ Inspiron™ 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual S-Video TV-Out Connector USB Connector Video Connector IEEE 1394 Connector...
Pinout Assignments for I/O Connectors: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual www.DataSheet4U.com DLUMA-L DCRMA-L Composite Video Signal DCMPS-L COMP/B USB Connector Signal USB5V+ USBP– USBP+ file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/1100-5100-5150/pinoutsb.htm (2 of 4) [2/28/2004 6:46:47 AM]...
Pinout Assignments for I/O Connectors: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual www.DataSheet4U.com Video Connector Signal Signal CRT_R CRT_G CRT_B MONITOR_DETECT– DDC_DATA CRT_HS CRT_VS DDC_CLK IEEE 1394 Connector file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/1100-5100-5150/pinoutsb.htm (3 of 4) [2/28/2004 6:46:47 AM]...
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Pinout Assignments for I/O Connectors: Dell Inspiron 1100, 5100, and 5150 Service Manual www.DataSheet4U.com Signal TPB- TPB+ TPA- TPA+ Back to Contents Page file:///F|/Service%20Manuals/Dell/Inspiron/1100-5100-5150/pinoutsb.htm (4 of 4) [2/28/2004 6:46:47 AM]...