Dell 8200 Motherboard Replacement

UnitedPakistan · 08-July-07, 06:32 PM

My motherboard for my 8200 died out and i bought a new motherboard replacement off ebay but I have no idea as to how to replace it. I want to do it myself because I am that type of person so a guide or a manual would be excellent.

$SOLID$ Necro · 08-July-07, 07:03 PM

Your best bet is to take some detailed pictures, and label everything, you can even make a drawing of it.

I don't know of any specific dell guide, here is a general one.

Hardware - Motherboard Installation, Install a Motherboard

I would check to see if there is a owners manual for it, they might have some detailed pics with all the connectors.

Make sure you ground yourself frequently when handling hardware, just touch the metal part of a case, and it's best to have a well lit area and a big table, avoid doing it on carpeting, that is where you can build up a static discharge easily, wich can short the hardware if you touch it.

Sn0wMan · 08-July-07, 07:41 PM

Since I am Dell certified in all areas (job requires it), I have access to the materials. I am assuming it is the dimension desktop. I have enclosed a pdf of the step by step directly from dell. The main trick to most of their systems is a release lever that holds it in place. If you need anything else PM me.

eascarface · 08-July-07, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sn0wMan


	Since I am Dell certified in all areas, I have access to the materials. I am assuming it is the dimension desktop. I have enclosed a pdf of the step by step directly from dell. The main trick to most of their systems is a release lever that holds it in place. If you need anything else PM me.

Howd you get Dell certified? I wasn't even aware that existed?

$SOLID$ Necro · 08-July-07, 07:45 PM

Thats AWESOME Snowman...you are officially the Dell tech suport now!

+Rep

Sn0wMan · 08-July-07, 07:57 PM

Thanks guys.

The company I work for paid for the tests. They were a breeze. The hardest one was the server/raid exam. I have desktops, portables, servers, and printers.

If anyone needs any info or help with a dell just shoot me a pm.

Peng Lord · 08-July-07, 08:21 PM

Isn't the 8200 the one that had the MoBos die from blown caps that Dell extended the warranty on? I just had them replace an out of warranty mobo 6 months ago, think it was a Dimension 8200.

Sn0wMan · 08-July-07, 08:31 PM

I have no idea. I see their parts fail all the time. We test their power supplies first, and 99% of the time the 12v only reads at around 11.4. To be honest with you, I would never buy a dell computer. The only reason I bought their lcd was because I get stuff for a very good price. Just one of the perks of being certified

Rockin'male · 08-July-07, 10:29 PM

That's pretty kewl Snowman!!!!!!!!!

Im also a dell certified technician, as well as a NCR/IBM retail technician.

I was thinking exactly the same thing you posted. To post the dell teardown guide for the unit.

Yeah, i know all about the exams ( my job requires me to take the exams as well)

Geez,

some of the questions they asked......like what type of screw holds the mb in place.

Anyhow,
Just letting anyone else out there that needs help.....i can be a backup for snowman

.

UnitedPakistan · 09-July-07, 05:50 PM

No not the desktop the laptop!

I found a guide on how to replace the system board but I cant seem to be able to open the laptop up to get to the system board in the first place!

Sn0wMan · 09-July-07, 06:05 PM

I need more info than just dell 8200. Tell me the what year it was manufactured and the model, and I can give you some detailed spec sheets

UnitedPakistan · 09-July-07, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sn0wMan


	I need more info than just dell 8200. Tell me the what year it was manufactured and the model, and I can give you some detailed spec sheets

Well I figured out how to get to the systems board but I stripped the screw with my new 18 volt drill!

The screw that is right next to the memory on the Inspiron 8200 laptop.

Sn0wMan · 09-July-07, 06:54 PM

I definitely wouldn't recommend using a drill to do a mobo swap!

Here is your spec sheet bro

Let me know if you need anything else

UnitedPakistan · 09-July-07, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sn0wMan


	I definitely wouldn't recommend using a drill to do a mobo swap! Here is your spec sheet bro Let me know if you need anything else

Thanks!

I think I might need help trying to get this SOB stripped screw out!

I tried to take a drill bit and basically get the screw's head alone so I can try to get a grip on them but so far no luck!

I also think I have seriously damaged the old motherboard by using the drill bit

UnitedPakistan · 10-July-07, 04:11 PM

Alright good news!

I drilled the hell out of the screw to the point I was able to get it out!

I took everything apart and I am waiting for my motherboard to arrive

Sn0wMan · 10-July-07, 06:05 PM

Awesome! Can't wait to see how it turns out for you

UnitedPakistan · 11-July-07, 12:09 AM

Well the reason why I have to replace the motherboard is because my laptop no longer charges my battery or run on just the charger!

I have been told a new motherboard should fix that...

UnitedPakistan · 28-July-07, 08:20 PM

The motherboard arrived and I have installed it!

It has fixed my problems and everything but I still have ONE PROBLEM!

My built in wireless is not working despite the fact that I installed all the drivers on the DELL site that they had for the Dell 8200...

08-July-07, 06:32 PM		#1 (permalink)
UnitedPakistan Apex Advanced Techie	Dell 8200 Motherboard Replacement My motherboard for my 8200 died out and i bought a new motherboard replacement off ebay but I have no idea as to how to replace it. I want to do it myself because I am that type of person so a guide or a manual would be excellent.

08-July-07, 07:03 PM		#2 (permalink)
$SOLID$ Necro Mastah Overclocker	Re: Dell 8200 Motherboard Replacement Your best bet is to take some detailed pictures, and label everything, you can even make a drawing of it. I don't know of any specific dell guide, here is a general one. Hardware - Motherboard Installation, Install a Motherboard I would check to see if there is a owners manual for it, they might have some detailed pics with all the connectors. Make sure you ground yourself frequently when handling hardware, just touch the metal part of a case, and it's best to have a well lit area and a big table, avoid doing it on carpeting, that is where you can build up a static discharge easily, wich can short the hardware if you touch it.

08-July-07, 07:45 PM		#5 (permalink)
$SOLID$ Necro Mastah Overclocker	Re: Dell 8200 Motherboard Replacement Thats AWESOME Snowman...you are officially the Dell tech suport now! +Rep

08-July-07, 07:57 PM		#6 (permalink)
Sn0wMan Apex Tech Demi-God	Re: Dell 8200 Motherboard Replacement Thanks guys. The company I work for paid for the tests. They were a breeze. The hardest one was the server/raid exam. I have desktops, portables, servers, and printers. If anyone needs any info or help with a dell just shoot me a pm.

08-July-07, 08:21 PM		#7 (permalink)
Peng Lord Apex Tech Maniac Supreme	Re: Dell 8200 Motherboard Replacement Isn't the 8200 the one that had the MoBos die from blown caps that Dell extended the warranty on? I just had them replace an out of warranty mobo 6 months ago, think it was a Dimension 8200.

08-July-07, 08:31 PM		#8 (permalink)
Sn0wMan Apex Tech Demi-God	Re: Dell 8200 Motherboard Replacement I have no idea. I see their parts fail all the time. We test their power supplies first, and 99% of the time the 12v only reads at around 11.4. To be honest with you, I would never buy a dell computer. The only reason I bought their lcd was because I get stuff for a very good price. Just one of the perks of being certified

08-July-07, 10:29 PM		#9 (permalink)
Rockin'male Apex Master Tech	Re: Dell 8200 Motherboard Replacement That's pretty kewl Snowman!!!!!!!!! Im also a dell certified technician, as well as a NCR/IBM retail technician. I was thinking exactly the same thing you posted. To post the dell teardown guide for the unit. Yeah, i know all about the exams ( my job requires me to take the exams as well) Geez, some of the questions they asked......like what type of screw holds the mb in place. Anyhow, Just letting anyone else out there that needs help.....i can be a backup for snowman .

09-July-07, 05:50 PM		#10 (permalink)
UnitedPakistan Apex Advanced Techie	Re: Dell 8200 Motherboard Replacement No not the desktop the laptop! I found a guide on how to replace the system board but I cant seem to be able to open the laptop up to get to the system board in the first place!

09-July-07, 06:05 PM		#11 (permalink)
Sn0wMan Apex Tech Demi-God	Re: Dell 8200 Motherboard Replacement I need more info than just dell 8200. Tell me the what year it was manufactured and the model, and I can give you some detailed spec sheets

10-July-07, 04:11 PM		#15 (permalink)
UnitedPakistan Apex Advanced Techie	Re: Dell 8200 Motherboard Replacement Alright good news! I drilled the hell out of the screw to the point I was able to get it out! I took everything apart and I am waiting for my motherboard to arrive

10-July-07, 06:05 PM		#16 (permalink)
Sn0wMan Apex Tech Demi-God	Re: Dell 8200 Motherboard Replacement Awesome! Can't wait to see how it turns out for you

11-July-07, 12:09 AM		#17 (permalink)
UnitedPakistan Apex Advanced Techie	Re: Dell 8200 Motherboard Replacement Well the reason why I have to replace the motherboard is because my laptop no longer charges my battery or run on just the charger! I have been told a new motherboard should fix that...

28-July-07, 08:20 PM		#18 (permalink)
UnitedPakistan Apex Advanced Techie	Re: Dell 8200 Motherboard Replacement The motherboard arrived and I have installed it! It has fixed my problems and everything but I still have ONE PROBLEM! My built in wireless is not working despite the fact that I installed all the drivers on the DELL site that they had for the Dell 8200...

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