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... indicates potential damage to either trademarks or registered trademarks of data if instructions are not followed. Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Keyboard Memory Module Hard-Drive Assembly Palm Rest Assembly Power Button Board Touch Pad Module Internal Card... Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Processor Heat Sink Wireless Mini-Card(s) Video Accelerator Card Hinge Cover Display Camera Module Speakers Support Bracket (s) I/O Board Status Light Board System Board AC Adapter Connector Coin-Cell Battery SIM Card Board Flashing the BIOS Notes, Cautions...
... indicates potential damage to either trademarks or registered trademarks of data if instructions are not followed. Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Keyboard Memory Module Hard-Drive Assembly Palm Rest Assembly Power Button Board Touch Pad Module Internal Card... Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Processor Heat Sink Wireless Mini-Card(s) Video Accelerator Card Hinge Cover Display Camera Module Speakers Support Bracket (s) I/O Board Status Light Board System Board AC Adapter Connector Coin-Cell Battery SIM Card Board Flashing the BIOS Notes, Cautions...
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Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Battery Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as... with the slots in Before You Begin. 2. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. Removing the Battery 1. Align the tabs on your warranty. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance...
Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Battery Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as... with the slots in Before You Begin. 2. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. Removing the Battery 1. Align the tabs on your warranty. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance...
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...Turn the computer top-side up, open the display, and press the power button to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery). 7. Disconnect all attached devices from the network device. 3. Disconnect your computer and then unplug the cable from their electrical outlets..., first unplug the cable from your computer and all telephone or network cables from the 3-in-1 Media Card Reader. 5. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. 6. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to ground the system board. 1. Turn off your computer (see...
...Turn the computer top-side up, open the display, and press the power button to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery). 7. Disconnect all attached devices from the network device. 3. Disconnect your computer and then unplug the cable from their electrical outlets..., first unplug the cable from your computer and all telephone or network cables from the 3-in-1 Media Card Reader. 5. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. 6. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to ground the system board. 1. Turn off your computer (see...
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... shipped with your computer. Removing the Bluetooth Card 1. Replace the hard-drive assembly (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Bluetooth Card Replacing the Bluetooth Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer...
... shipped with your computer. Removing the Bluetooth Card 1. Replace the hard-drive assembly (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Bluetooth Card Replacing the Bluetooth Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer...
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Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. 6. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Back to the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer.
Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. 6. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Back to the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer.
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...module. 10. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Battery). 3. Removing the Camera Module 1. Remove the display bezel (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Camera Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service ...Manual Removing the Camera Module Replacing the Camera Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically ...
...module. 10. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Battery). 3. Removing the Camera Module 1. Remove the display bezel (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Camera Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service ...Manual Removing the Camera Module Replacing the Camera Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically ...
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...-drive assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 7. Back to do so may result in position. 4. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly). 10. CAUTION: Before turning on the camera module. 5. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Display Bezel). 6. Failure to Contents Page 3. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the...
...-drive assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 7. Back to do so may result in position. 4. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly). 10. CAUTION: Before turning on the camera module. 5. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Display Bezel). 6. Failure to Contents Page 3. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the...
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... result in damage to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside the computer. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. With the positive side up, snap the coin-cell...
... result in damage to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside the computer. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. With the positive side up, snap the coin-cell...
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... heat sink is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the heat sink. Back to Contents Page Processor Heat Sink Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat Sink WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety ... Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your warranty. Follow the procedures in the kit to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly). 5. If the heat sink is not covered by your computer). Follow the procedures in Before You Begin...
... heat sink is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the heat sink. Back to Contents Page Processor Heat Sink Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat Sink WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety ... Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your warranty. Follow the procedures in the kit to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly). 5. If the heat sink is not covered by your computer). Follow the procedures in Before You Begin...
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... on the processor heat sink with the screw holes on the system board and tighten the two screws. 4. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Back to do so may result in the slot and place the processor heat sink on the computer, replace all...
... on the processor heat sink with the screw holes on the system board and tighten the two screws. 4. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Back to do so may result in the slot and place the processor heat sink on the computer, replace all...
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...: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. Remove the battery (see Removing the I /O board (see Removing the Battery). 3. Back to Contents Page AC Adapter Connector Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the AC Adapter Connector Replacing the AC Adapter Connector WARNING: Before working inside your...
...: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. Remove the battery (see Removing the I /O board (see Removing the Battery). 3. Back to Contents Page AC Adapter Connector Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the AC Adapter Connector Replacing the AC Adapter Connector WARNING: Before working inside your...
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.... CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to Contents Page Replace the battery (see Replacing the I/O Board). 5. Route the AC adapter connector cable through the routing guide. 4. Back to do so may result in Replacing the System Board...
.... CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to Contents Page Replace the battery (see Replacing the I/O Board). 5. Route the AC adapter connector cable through the routing guide. 4. Back to do so may result in Replacing the System Board...
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... (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Battery). 3. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Cable Display Panel...
... (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Battery). 3. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Cable Display Panel...
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...Assembly). 3. Remove the display assembly (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). 10. Using your fingertips, carefully pry up the inside the computer. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 12. Failure to do so may result in... position and replace the screw that secure the display bezel to the Mini-Card (see Replacing the Mini-Card(s)). 7. Connect the display cable to the computer. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Connect the antenna cables to...
...Assembly). 3. Remove the display assembly (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). 10. Using your fingertips, carefully pry up the inside the computer. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 12. Failure to do so may result in... position and replace the screw that secure the display bezel to the Mini-Card (see Replacing the Mini-Card(s)). 7. Connect the display cable to the computer. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Connect the antenna cables to...
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... to the computer base. 5. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the new hard drive (see Removing the Battery). 3. As you remove the hard drive from the connector on the cable itself. Using the pull-tab, slide the hard-drive assembly... best practices information, see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly 1. Back to Contents Page Hard-Drive Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your warranty. Lift the hard-...
... to the computer base. 5. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the new hard drive (see Removing the Battery). 3. As you remove the hard drive from the connector on the cable itself. Using the pull-tab, slide the hard-drive assembly... best practices information, see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly 1. Back to Contents Page Hard-Drive Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your warranty. Lift the hard-...
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...to the hard-drive bracket. 8. Place the hard-drive assembly in Before You Begin. 2. Use the pull-tab to the computer. 10. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. 7. Lift the hard-drive bracket away from its packaging. Install the operating system for your computer, ...as needed . Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Save the original packaging for your computer, as needed (see the Dell Technology Guide. Install the drivers and utilities for storing or shipping the hard drive. 3. Remove the...
...to the hard-drive bracket. 8. Place the hard-drive assembly in Before You Begin. 2. Use the pull-tab to the computer. 10. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. 7. Lift the hard-drive bracket away from its packaging. Install the operating system for your computer, ...as needed . Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Save the original packaging for your computer, as needed (see the Dell Technology Guide. Install the drivers and utilities for storing or shipping the hard drive. 3. Remove the...
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... a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Hinge Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Hinge Cover Replacing the Hinge Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read...
... a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Hinge Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Hinge Cover Replacing the Hinge Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read...
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Align the tabs on the hinge cover with the slots on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the hinge cover to the computer base. 4. Replacing the Hinge Cover 1. Follow the procedures in place. 3. Back to the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer base and snap the cover in Before You Begin. 2. Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page Lift the hinge cover off the computer. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). Turn over the computer and replace the two screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. 6.
Align the tabs on the hinge cover with the slots on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the hinge cover to the computer base. 4. Replacing the Hinge Cover 1. Follow the procedures in place. 3. Back to the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer base and snap the cover in Before You Begin. 2. Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page Lift the hinge cover off the computer. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). Turn over the computer and replace the two screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. 6.
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Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Speakers). 10. Remove the speakers (see Removing the Display Assembly). ...Remove the palm rest assembly (see Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly). 5. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Battery). 3. Disconnect the I/O board cable from the connector on your warranty. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should ... the cable from the 3-in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page I/O Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the I/O Board Replacing the I /O board. 12. For additional safety best practices information...
Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Speakers). 10. Remove the speakers (see Removing the Display Assembly). ...Remove the palm rest assembly (see Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly). 5. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Battery). 3. Disconnect the I/O board cable from the connector on your warranty. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should ... the cable from the 3-in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page I/O Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the I/O Board Replacing the I /O board. 12. For additional safety best practices information...
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...base. 4. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Hinge Cover). 11. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 10. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Left Support Bracket). 9. Remove the screw that secures the I /O board out of the computer base. Replace the... left support bracket (see Replacing the Battery). CAUTION: Before turning on the I /O board. 5. Replace the palm rest assembly (see Replacing the Keyboard). 14. Replace the keyboard (...
...base. 4. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Hinge Cover). 11. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 10. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Left Support Bracket). 9. Remove the screw that secures the I /O board out of the computer base. Replace the... left support bracket (see Replacing the Battery). CAUTION: Before turning on the I /O board. 5. Replace the palm rest assembly (see Replacing the Keyboard). 14. Replace the keyboard (...