Dell™ Inspiron™ 5160 Systems Service Manual

Before You Begin

Preparing to Work Inside the Computer

Recommended Tools

Computer Orientation

Screw Identification

System Components

Memory, Optical Drive, Modem, and Mini PCI Card

Memory

Optical Drive

Modem

Mini PCI Card

Hard Drive Assembly

Keyboard

Display

Display Assembly

Display Bezel

Display Panel

Display Latch Assembly

EMI Shield, Video Card, and Palm Rest

EMI Shield

Video Card Assembly

Palm Rest

Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

Microprocessor Module

Speakers

System Board

Flashing the BIOS

Base Plastics

Pinout Assignments for I/O Connectors

S-Video TV-Out Connector

USB Connector

Video Connector

IEEE 1394 Connector

Model PP08L

Notes, Notices, and Cautions

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.

NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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