Dell Inspiron 519 Service Manual
Summary
This service manual for the Dell Inspiron 518 and 519 desktop computers provides detailed procedures for removing and replacing hardware components. It covers the front I/O panel, processor, system board, power supply, memory modules, PCI/PCIe cards, hard drives, optical drives, fans, and the computer cover. The manual includes technical specifications, recommended tools, safety instructions, and system setup options. Targeted at Dell service technicians and advanced users performing hardware maintenance.
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Dell™ Inspiron™ 518/519 Service Manual Technical Overview Replacing the Front I/O Panel Before You Begin Replacing the Processor Removing the Computer Cover Replacing the System Board Replacing the Front Panel Replacing the Power Supply Replacing Memory Module(s) Replacing the Battery Replacing a PCI/PCI Express Card Replacing the Computer Cover Replacing Drives System Setup Replacing Fans Model: DCMF
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. © 2008 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are trademarks of Dell Inc.; AMD is a trademark of Advanced Micro Devices Inc.; Microsoft and Windows are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own. May 2008 Rev. A00
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Dell™ Inspiron™ 518/519 Service Manual Technical Overview Replacing the Front I/O Panel Before You Begin Replacing the Processor Removing the Computer Cover Replacing the System Board R...
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Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 518/519 Service Manual Technical Specifications Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Safety Instructions This chapter provides ...
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5. Press and hold the power button while the system is unplugged to ground the system board. NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surfa...
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Back to Contents Page Replacing a PCI/PCI Express Card Dell™ Inspiron™ 518/519 Service Manual Removing a PCI/PCI Express Card Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card Replacing the Card Retention Br...
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3. Remove the screw holding the card retention bracket. 4. Lift the card retention bracket and set it aside in a secure place. 5. Remove the filler bracket to create a card-slot opening. 6. Prepare th...
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Replace the card retention bracket ensuring that: The guide clamp is aligned with the guide notch. The tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar. The notch in the top o...
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Back to Contents Page Replacing the Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 518/519 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For add...
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Back to Contents Page Replacing the Computer Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 518/519 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. ...
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Back to Contents Page Removing the Computer Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 518/519 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. F...
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Back to Contents Page Replacing the Processor Dell™ Inspiron™ 518/519 Service Manual Removing the Processor Installing the Processor CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safet...
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1 processor 2 release lever 3 socket NOTICE: When replacing the processor, do not touch any of the pins inside the socket or allow any objects to fall on the pins in the socket. 7. Lift up the pro...
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Dell Inspiron 519 1 release lever 2 processor 3 socket 4 processor pin-1 indicator 3. If the release lever on the socket is not fully extended, move it to that position. 4. For Inspiron 518, orient th...
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Back to Contents Page Replacing Drives Dell™ Inspiron™ 518/519 Service Manual Replacing a Hard Drive Replacing a CD/DVD Drive Replacing a Media Card Reader Removing the Flex Bay Break-Away ...
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1 screw holes in the hard drive bay (4) 2 screws (4) 3 system board connector (any available connector 4 serial ATA data SATA0 - SATA3) cable 5 power cable 6 hard drive 4. Remove the four screws secur...
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1 custom 2 screw holes in the 3 system board connector (any screws (2) CD/DVD drive bay available connector SATA0 - SATA3) 4 power 5 data cable 6 CD/DVD drive cable 4. Disconnect the power cable and t...
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1 custom screws (2) 2 F_USB4 connector 3 power cable 4 flexbay USB cable 5 media card reader 4. Disconnect the Flex Bay USB cable and the power cable from the back of the Media Card Reader and fro...
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Align the tip of a Phillips screwdriver with the slot on the break-away metal plate and rotate the screwdriver outwards to break and remove the metal plate. Replacing the Drive Panel Insert 1 back of...
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Back to Contents Page Replacing Fans Dell™ Inspiron™ 518/519 Service Manual Replacing the Chassis Fan Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly CAUTION: Before working inside your comp...
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3. Disconnect the processor fan cable from the CPU_FAN connector on the system board (see System Board Components). 4. Carefully move away any cables that are routed over the processor fan and heat si...
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f. Hold the heat sink fan assembly in place and rotate the clamp lever 180 degrees clockwise to secure the heat sink and fan assembly. 1 fan 2 fan cover 3 heat sink 4 bracket 5 clamp grip 6 bracket p...
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Back to Contents Page Replacing the Front Panel Dell™ Inspiron™ 518/519 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For...
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Back to Contents Page Replacing the Front I/O Panel Dell™ Inspiron™ 518/519 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer....
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Back to Contents Page Replacing Memory Module(s) Dell™ Inspiron™ 518/519 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Fo...
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1 Pair A: matched pair of memory 2 Pair B: matched pair of memory modules in connectors DIMM_1 modules in connectors DIMM_3 and DIMM_2 and DIMM_4 7. Align the notch on the bottom of the module with th...
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Back to Contents Page Replacing the Power Supply Dell™ Inspiron™ 518/519 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Fo...
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Back to Contents Page Replacing the System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 518/519 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Fo...
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13. Replace the memory modules into the memory sockets at the same locations from which you removed them (see Replacing Memory Module(s)). 14. Replace any add-in cards on the system board. 15. Replace...
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Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell™ Inspiron™ 518/519 Service Manual Overview Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Settings Flashing the BIOS Overview Use system setup to: Chan...
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Capacity The combined installed capacity of all the SATA devices. Halt On All Error; All, But Keyboard (All, But Keyboard by default). Advanced BIOS Features CPU Feature l Limit CPUID Value—Enabled; ...
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Fast Boot Disabled; Enabled (Enabled by default) Numlock Key OFF;ON (On by default) Keyboard Errors Report;Do Not Report (Report by default) Removable Device Used to set the device priority of removab...
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USB device such as a USB floppy drive, or a memory key. 1. If you are booting to a USB device, connect the USB device to a USB connector. 2. Turn on (or restart) your computer. 3. When F2 = Setup, F12...
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4. Remove the 2-pin jumper plug from pins 2 and 3 and fix it on pins 1 and 2. 5. Wait for approximately five seconds to clear the password. 6. Remove the 2-pin jumper plug from pins 1 and 2 and replac...
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6. Click the down arrow to view the Save In menu, select Desktop, and then click Save. The file downloads to your desktop. 7. Click Close when the Download Complete window appears. The file icon appea...
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Back to Contents Page Technical Overview Dell™ Inspiron™ 518/519 Service Manual Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safet...
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1 processor socket (CPU) 2 processor fan connector (CPU_FAN) 3 memory module connector 4 memory module connector (DIMM_1) (DIMM_3) 5 memory module connector 6 memory module connector (DIMM_2) (DIMM_4)...
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1 processor socket (CPU) 2 processor fan connector (CPU_FAN) 3 memory module connector 4 memory module connector (DIMM_4) (DIMM_3) 5 memory module connector 6 memory module connector (DIMM_2) (DIMM_1)...
Manual Details
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Pages | 37 |
| File Size | 1.19 MB |
| Published | June 27, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do I do before working inside the computer?
Ensure the work surface is flat and clean. Shut down the system, disconnect all cables from outlets, and press-and-hold the power button while unplugged to ground the system board.
How can I safely perform repairs according to Dell?
Only a certified service technician should perform repairs, as unauthorized servicing voids the warranty.
What is required tool for component replacement?
The procedures generally require a small Phillips screwdriver size #2.
How do I prevent damage when disconnecting cables?
Pull on the connector or pull-tab, not on the cable itself. When pulling connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending pins.