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... Corporation in trademarks and trade names other countries; Reproduction of your computer. All rights reserved. Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Memory Module(s) Keyboard Hard Drive Palm Rest Power Button Board Wireless Mini-Card(s) Audio Board Coin-Cell... Battery Display Camera Middle Cover AC Adapter Connector System Board Processor Heat Sink Speakers Flashing the BIOS Notes, ...
... Corporation in trademarks and trade names other countries; Reproduction of your computer. All rights reserved. Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Memory Module(s) Keyboard Hard Drive Palm Rest Power Button Board Wireless Mini-Card(s) Audio Board Coin-Cell... Battery Display Camera Middle Cover AC Adapter Connector System Board Processor Heat Sink Speakers Flashing the BIOS Notes, ...
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...to Contents Page AC Adapter Connector Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Removing the AC Adapter Connector Replacing the AC Adapter Connector WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically...To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. Remove the middle cover (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to step 6 in Before You Begin. 2. Follow the instructions in...
...to Contents Page AC Adapter Connector Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Removing the AC Adapter Connector Replacing the AC Adapter Connector WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically...To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. Remove the middle cover (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to step 6 in Before You Begin. 2. Follow the instructions in...
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.... Replace the audio board (see Replacing the Middle Cover). 7. Replace the middle cover (see Replacing the Audio Board). 6. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 11. Follow the instructions in Replacing the Hard Drive. 10. Follow the instructions from step 5 to the connector on the...
.... Replace the audio board (see Replacing the Middle Cover). 7. Replace the middle cover (see Replacing the Audio Board). 6. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 11. Follow the instructions in Replacing the Hard Drive. 10. Follow the instructions from step 5 to the connector on the...
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... perform repairs on the audio board. 8. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Follow the instructions from the Mini-Card(s). 7. Disconnect... To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Palm Rest). 6. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Back to Contents Page Audio Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Removing the Audio Board Replacing the Audio Board WARNING: ...
... perform repairs on the audio board. 8. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Follow the instructions from the Mini-Card(s). 7. Disconnect... To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Palm Rest). 6. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Back to Contents Page Audio Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Removing the Audio Board Replacing the Audio Board WARNING: ...
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... in Replacing the Hard Drive. 8. Back to the computer. Connect the Mini-Card antenna cables to step 7 in damage to Contents Page Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the three screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Follow the instructions from step 5 to the Mini-Card(s). 6. 3. Connect the...
... in Replacing the Hard Drive. 8. Back to the computer. Connect the Mini-Card antenna cables to step 7 in damage to Contents Page Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the three screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Follow the instructions from step 5 to the Mini-Card(s). 6. 3. Connect the...
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...: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Slide the battery release latches to Contents Page Removing the Battery 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Removing the Battery Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is...
...: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Slide the battery release latches to Contents Page Removing the Battery 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Removing the Battery Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is...
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Disconnect all attached devices from your computer. 4. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to Contents Page Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. 7. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets. 6. Back to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery). 8. Press and eject any installed cards from the 7-in-1 Media Card Reader. 5. Turn the computer top-side up, open the computer, and press the power button to ground the system board.
Disconnect all attached devices from your computer. 4. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to Contents Page Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. 7. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets. 6. Back to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery). 8. Press and eject any installed cards from the 7-in-1 Media Card Reader. 5. Turn the computer top-side up, open the computer, and press the power button to ground the system board.
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... With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030 Service Manual Removing the Bluetooth Module Replacing the Bluetooth Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by ... your warranty. Lift the Bluetooth module away from the system board. 1 Bluetooth module 2 screw Replacing the Bluetooth Module 1. Remove the battery (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Align the connector on the system board. 6. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. CAUTION:...
... With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030 Service Manual Removing the Bluetooth Module Replacing the Bluetooth Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by ... your warranty. Lift the Bluetooth module away from the system board. 1 Bluetooth module 2 screw Replacing the Bluetooth Module 1. Remove the battery (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Align the connector on the system board. 6. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. CAUTION:...
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Replace the battery (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 5. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. 4. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 6. Back to the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page
Replace the battery (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 5. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. 4. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 6. Back to the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page
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... the Camera 1. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Battery). 3. Disconnect the camera cable from step 4 to step 6 in Removing the Hard Drive. 5. Back to Contents Page Camera Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Removing the Camera Replacing the Camera WARNING: Before ...working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted...
... the Camera 1. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Battery). 3. Disconnect the camera cable from step 4 to step 6 in Removing the Hard Drive. 5. Back to Contents Page Camera Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Removing the Camera Replacing the Camera WARNING: Before ...working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted...
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... the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to step 7 in Replacing the Hard Drive. 9. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the battery (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 7. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 8. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Display Bezel). 6. Back...
... the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to step 7 in Replacing the Hard Drive. 9. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the battery (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 7. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 8. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Display Bezel). 6. Back...
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.... 7. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Palm Rest). 6. Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable from the connector on the system board. 4. Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is...
.... 7. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Palm Rest). 6. Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable from the connector on the system board. 4. Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is...
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... replacing the processor, press to apply slight pressure to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Be careful not to bend the pins on the processor thermal-cooling assembly. Remove...Battery) before working inside the computer. To loosen the ZIF socket, use a small, flat-blade screwdriver and rotate the ZIF-socket cam screw counterclockwise until it is not covered by Dell™ is perpendicular to the processor when turning the cam screw. 6. Back to Contents Page Processor Module Dell™ Inspiron...
... replacing the processor, press to apply slight pressure to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Be careful not to bend the pins on the processor thermal-cooling assembly. Remove...Battery) before working inside the computer. To loosen the ZIF socket, use a small, flat-blade screwdriver and rotate the ZIF-socket cam screw counterclockwise until it is not covered by Dell™ is perpendicular to the processor when turning the cam screw. 6. Back to Contents Page Processor Module Dell™ Inspiron...
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... turning the cam screw. 3. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor module, hold the screwdriver perpendicular to illustrate proper installation. 1. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Follow the instructions in damage to the system board. 4. If one or more corners of the ZIF socket,... then insert the processor module. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Failure to do so may result in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Processor Heat Sink). 5. Align the...
... turning the cam screw. 3. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor module, hold the screwdriver perpendicular to illustrate proper installation. 1. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Follow the instructions in damage to the system board. 4. If one or more corners of the ZIF socket,... then insert the processor module. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Failure to do so may result in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Processor Heat Sink). 5. Align the...
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... heat sink to the system board in sequential order (indicated next to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Processor Heat Sink 1. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your... 3. Failure to do not touch the metal housing of the processor heat sink. Back to Contents Page Processor Heat Sink Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat Sink WARNING: Before working inside the computer. CAUTION: To ...
... heat sink to the system board in sequential order (indicated next to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Processor Heat Sink 1. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your... 3. Failure to do not touch the metal housing of the processor heat sink. Back to Contents Page Processor Heat Sink Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat Sink WARNING: Before working inside the computer. CAUTION: To ...
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...should perform repairs on each side) that secure the display assembly to the computer base. 10. Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display-Panel Brackets WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information... discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer). Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Battery). 3. Disconnect the display cable from the routing guides. 8. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main...
...should perform repairs on each side) that secure the display assembly to the computer base. 10. Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display-Panel Brackets WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information... discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer). Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Battery). 3. Disconnect the display cable from the routing guides. 8. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main...
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... prevent damaging the bezel. 1. Route the Mini-Card antenna cables through the routing guides on the display bezel. 4. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. Be careful when removing it from step 5 to remove it to the system board connector. 4. Follow the instructions in Before...
... prevent damaging the bezel. 1. Route the Mini-Card antenna cables through the routing guides on the display bezel. 4. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. Be careful when removing it from step 5 to remove it to the system board connector. 4. Follow the instructions in Before...
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... base. 1 screws (2) 3 pull-tab 2 hard-drive assembly 7. Removing the Hard Drive 1. Remove the battery (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the four screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the system board, remove the main...best practices information, see Turning Off Your Computer) before working inside the computer. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information...
... base. 1 screws (2) 3 pull-tab 2 hard-drive assembly 7. Removing the Hard Drive 1. Remove the battery (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the four screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the system board, remove the main...best practices information, see Turning Off Your Computer) before working inside the computer. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information...
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... assembly to the hard drive. 5. See "Restoring Your Operating System" in the hard-drive bracket. 4. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page 1 hard-drive bracket 3 screws (4) 2 hard drive Replacing the Hard Drive 1. Replace... the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. Remove the new hard drive from its packaging. CAUTION: Before turning on the system board. 7. Replace the ...
... assembly to the hard drive. 5. See "Restoring Your Operating System" in the hard-drive bracket. 4. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page 1 hard-drive bracket 3 screws (4) 2 hard drive Replacing the Hard Drive 1. Replace... the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. Remove the new hard drive from its packaging. CAUTION: Before turning on the system board. 7. Replace the ...
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...damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Follow the instructions in Removing the Hard Drive. 5. Remove the palm rest (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information...Removing the Palm Rest). 6. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Turn the computer over. 9. Back to Contents Page Middle Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Removing the Middle Cover Replacing the Middle Cover WARNING: Before...
...damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Follow the instructions in Removing the Hard Drive. 5. Remove the palm rest (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information...Removing the Palm Rest). 6. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Turn the computer over. 9. Back to Contents Page Middle Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Removing the Middle Cover Replacing the Middle Cover WARNING: Before...