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Windows and the Windows start button logo are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Dell Inc. Reproduction of Dell Inc. Trademarks used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Memory Module(s) Keyboard Hard Drive Palm Rest Power Button Board Wireless Mini-Card(s) ...forbidden. December 2010 Rev. is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document is used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and ...
Windows and the Windows start button logo are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Dell Inc. Reproduction of Dell Inc. Trademarks used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Memory Module(s) Keyboard Hard Drive Palm Rest Power Button Board Wireless Mini-Card(s) ...forbidden. December 2010 Rev. is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document is used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and ...
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... Removing the Keyboard). 4. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Audio Board). 9. Remove the audio board (see Removing the Display Assembly). 7. Disconnect the AC adapter connector cable from the connector on your computer. Damage due to Contents Page AC Adapter Connector Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual...
... Removing the Keyboard). 4. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Audio Board). 9. Remove the audio board (see Removing the Display Assembly). 7. Disconnect the AC adapter connector cable from the connector on your computer. Damage due to Contents Page AC Adapter Connector Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual...
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...adapter connector cable to Contents Page Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 9. Replace the middle cover (see Replacing the Keyboard). 11. Failure to step 7 in Replacing the Hard Drive. 10. 1 AC adapter connector cable 2 AC adapter connector Replacing the AC ...Adapter Connector 1. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Middle Cover). 7. Back to the connector on the computer base. 5. Replace the audio board (see Replacing the Battery)....
...adapter connector cable to Contents Page Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 9. Replace the middle cover (see Replacing the Keyboard). 11. Failure to step 7 in Replacing the Hard Drive. 10. 1 AC adapter connector cable 2 AC adapter connector Replacing the AC ...Adapter Connector 1. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Middle Cover). 7. Back to the connector on the computer base. 5. Replace the audio board (see Replacing the Battery)....
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... board to the computer base. 9. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the keyboard (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Audio Board 1. Back to Contents Page Audio Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Removing the Audio Board Replacing the Audio Board WARNING: Before working inside your...
... board to the computer base. 9. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the keyboard (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Audio Board 1. Back to Contents Page Audio Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Removing the Audio Board Replacing the Audio Board WARNING: Before working inside your...
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... computer. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 7. Back to the Mini-Card(s). 6. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. CAUTION: Before turning on the audio board. 5. Failure to the computer base. 4. Replace the three screws that no stray screws remain inside the...
... computer. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 7. Back to the Mini-Card(s). 6. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. CAUTION: Before turning on the audio board. 5. Failure to the computer base. 4. Replace the three screws that no stray screws remain inside the...
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... it is already installed. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to Contents Page Internal Module With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030 Service Manual Removing the Bluetooth Module Replacing the Bluetooth Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, ...Bluetooth Module 1. Align the connector on the Bluetooth module with the connector on your computer. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Back to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Removing the...
... it is already installed. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to Contents Page Internal Module With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030 Service Manual Removing the Bluetooth Module Replacing the Bluetooth Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, ...Bluetooth Module 1. Align the connector on the Bluetooth module with the connector on your computer. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Back to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Removing the...
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Back to the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 6. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 5. 4.
Back to the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 6. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 5. 4.
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...rest (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Removing the Camera 1. Lift the camera module off the display back cover. 1 display back cover 3 camera cable connector 2 camera module Replacing the Camera 1. 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...
...rest (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Removing the Camera 1. Lift the camera module off the display back cover. 1 display back cover 3 camera cable connector 2 camera module Replacing the Camera 1. 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...
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... the Palm Rest). 8. Failure to do so may result in Replacing the Hard Drive. 9. CAUTION: Before turning on the camera module. 5. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 10. Back to the computer. Follow the instructions from step 5 to the connector on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray...
... the Palm Rest). 8. Failure to do so may result in Replacing the Hard Drive. 9. CAUTION: Before turning on the camera module. 5. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 10. Back to the computer. Follow the instructions from step 5 to the connector on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray...
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... certified service technician should perform repairs on to the system board. 3. Remove the keyboard (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 5. 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 not authorized by Dell™ is glued to the system...
... certified service technician should perform repairs on to the system board. 3. Remove the keyboard (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 5. 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 not authorized by Dell™ is glued to the system...
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...skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the processor while turning the cam screw. Back to Contents Page Processor Module Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read...it is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the processor thermal-cooling assembly. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Palm Rest). 5. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that shipped with your computer. CAUTION: Only a ...
...skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the processor while turning the cam screw. Back to Contents Page Processor Module Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read...it is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the processor thermal-cooling assembly. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Palm Rest). 5. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that shipped with your computer. CAUTION: Only a ...
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... screwdriver perpendicular to the computer. Tighten the ZIF socket by turning the cam screw clockwise to secure the processor module to Contents Page Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Processor Heat Sink). 5. Back to the system board. 4. If one or more corners of the ZIF socket. 7. NOTE: The pin-1 ...-1 corner of the processor module has a triangle that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the processor heat sink (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the battery (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 6.
... screwdriver perpendicular to the computer. Tighten the ZIF socket by turning the cam screw clockwise to secure the processor module to Contents Page Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Processor Heat Sink). 5. Back to the system board. 4. If one or more corners of the ZIF socket. 7. NOTE: The pin-1 ...-1 corner of the processor module has a triangle that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the processor heat sink (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the battery (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 6.
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... due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). Display Assembly Removing the Display Assembly 1. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Palm Rest). 6. Remove ...the palm rest (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Disconnect the Mini-Card antenna cables from the system board connector. 1 display cable connector 2 Mini-Card antenna cables 9. Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel...
... due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). Display Assembly Removing the Display Assembly 1. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Palm Rest). 6. Remove ...the palm rest (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Disconnect the Mini-Card antenna cables from the system board connector. 1 display cable connector 2 Mini-Card antenna cables 9. Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel...
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... Drive. 8. Replace the palm rest (see Removing the Display Assembly). 3. Remove the display assembly (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 7. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Remove the two screws that no stray screws remain inside edges of the display bezel to step 7 in damage to the... display back cover. 5. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. Display Bezel Removing the Display Bezel CAUTION: The display bezel is extremely fragile. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2.
... Drive. 8. Replace the palm rest (see Removing the Display Assembly). 3. Remove the display assembly (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 7. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Remove the two screws that no stray screws remain inside edges of the display bezel to step 7 in damage to the... display back cover. 5. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. Display Bezel Removing the Display Bezel CAUTION: The display bezel is extremely fragile. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2.
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...the battery (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Battery). 3. Lift the hard-drive bracket off your computer (see Removing the Battery) before removing the hard drive. 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 that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an ...
...the battery (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Battery). 3. Lift the hard-drive bracket off your computer (see Removing the Battery) before removing the hard drive. 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 that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an ...
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...the original packaging for your computer, as needed . Place the hard drive in the computer base. 6. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. Install the operating system for your computer, as needed . Remove the new hard drive from its packaging. Place the hard-drive ...assembly in the hard-drive bracket. 4. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Back to the computer. 10. Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page 1 hard-drive bracket 3 ...
...the original packaging for your computer, as needed . Place the hard drive in the computer base. 6. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. Install the operating system for your computer, as needed . Remove the new hard drive from its packaging. Place the hard-drive ...assembly in the hard-drive bracket. 4. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Back to the computer. 10. Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page 1 hard-drive bracket 3 ...
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... the display assembly (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Turn the computer over. 9. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your warranty. Follow the instructions in Removing the Hard Drive. 5. Follow the instructions from the computer base. Back to Contents Page Middle Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Removing the Middle Cover...
... the display assembly (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Turn the computer over. 9. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your warranty. Follow the instructions in Removing the Hard Drive. 5. Follow the instructions from the computer base. Back to Contents Page Middle Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Removing the Middle Cover...
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... computer base and snap the middle cover into place. 3. Follow the instructions from step 5 to Contents Page Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 6. Back to step 7 in Replacing the Hard Drive. 8. Turn the computer over. 4. Failure to do so may result in...
... computer base and snap the middle cover into place. 3. Follow the instructions from step 5 to Contents Page Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 6. Back to step 7 in Replacing the Hard Drive. 8. Turn the computer over. 4. Failure to do so may result in...
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Back to the palm rest. 7. Remove the screw that secures the power button module to Contents Page Power Button Module Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030 Service Manual Removing the Power Button Module Replacing the Power Button Module WARNING: Before working inside your ...). 5. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Battery). 3. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the keyboard (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Turn the palm rest over. 6. Lift and slide the power button module from under the latch and align ...
Back to the palm rest. 7. Remove the screw that secures the power button module to Contents Page Power Button Module Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030 Service Manual Removing the Power Button Module Replacing the Power Button Module WARNING: Before working inside your ...). 5. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Battery). 3. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the keyboard (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Turn the palm rest over. 6. Lift and slide the power button module from under the latch and align ...
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Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Failure to do so may result in damage to the palm rest. 5. 3. Replace the screw that no stray screws remain inside the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the power button module to Contents Page Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 6. Adhere the power button cable to the computer. Back to the palm rest. 4.
Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Failure to do so may result in damage to the palm rest. 5. 3. Replace the screw that no stray screws remain inside the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the power button module to Contents Page Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 6. Adhere the power button cable to the computer. Back to the palm rest. 4.