Comprehensive Specifications
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AC Adapter Input voltage Input current Input frequency Output power Output current Rated output voltage Temperature range Operating Storage 100-240 VAC 0.8 A or 1.0 A 50-60 Hz 30 W 1....
AC Adapter Input voltage Input current Input frequency Output power Output current Rated output voltage Temperature range Operating Storage 100-240 VAC 0.8 A or 1.0 A 50-60 Hz 30 W 1....
Service Manual
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... names or their products. Reproduction of Dell Inc. Bluetooth is strictly forbidden. Other trademarks and trade names may be used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Keyboard...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, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of Dell Inc.; Dell...
... names or their products. Reproduction of Dell Inc. Bluetooth is strictly forbidden. Other trademarks and trade names may be used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Keyboard...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, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of Dell Inc.; Dell...
Service Manual
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... cable routing and remove the cable from step 2 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 computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as...
... cable routing and remove the cable from step 2 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 computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as...
Service Manual
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... no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to step 21 in Replacing the System Board. 7. Route the AC adapter connector cable through the routing guide. 4. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Left Support Bracket). 6. Follow the instructions from step 4 to the computer. Back to...
... no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to step 21 in Replacing the System Board. 7. Route the AC adapter connector cable through the routing guide. 4. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Left Support Bracket). 6. Follow the instructions from step 4 to the computer. Back to...
Service Manual
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...servicing that shipped with your warranty. Remove the Bluetooth™ card (see Removing the Mini-Card(s)). 10. Remove the Mini-Card(s) (see Removing the Bluetooth Card). 8. Remove the right support bracket (see ...(see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the... pins and contacts. Disconnect the AC adapter connector cable, SIM card board cable, and I/O board cable from the 3-in Before You Begin...
...servicing that shipped with your warranty. Remove the Bluetooth™ card (see Removing the Mini-Card(s)). 10. Remove the Mini-Card(s) (see Removing the Bluetooth Card). 8. Remove the right support bracket (see ...(see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the... pins and contacts. Disconnect the AC adapter connector cable, SIM card board cable, and I/O board cable from the 3-in Before You Begin...
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... the speakers (see Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery). 3. Carefully ease the connectors on the computer base. 5. Remove the coin-cell battery (see Replacing the Speakers). 1 AC adapter cable connector 3 I/O board cable connector 2 SIM card board cable connector 15. Turn the system board over . 4. Replace the speakers (see Removing the Coin-Cell Battery...
... the speakers (see Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery). 3. Carefully ease the connectors on the computer base. 5. Remove the coin-cell battery (see Replacing the Speakers). 1 AC adapter cable connector 3 I/O board cable connector 2 SIM card board cable connector 15. Turn the system board over . 4. Replace the speakers (see Removing the Coin-Cell Battery...
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...(s) (see Replacing the Processor Heat Sink). 14. Replace the processor heat sink (see Replacing the Mini-Card(s)). 13. Ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Connect the AC adapter connector cable, SIM card board cable, and I/O board cable to enter the system setup program. 4. Replace any cards removed from the 3-in.... Enter the service tag (see Replacing the Battery). 19. Press during POST to their connectors on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that the AC adapter is installed properly. 2. Back to Contents Page
...(s) (see Replacing the Processor Heat Sink). 14. Replace the processor heat sink (see Replacing the Mini-Card(s)). 13. Ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Connect the AC adapter connector cable, SIM card board cable, and I/O board cable to enter the system setup program. 4. Replace any cards removed from the 3-in.... Enter the service tag (see Replacing the Battery). 19. Press during POST to their connectors on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that the AC adapter is installed properly. 2. Back to Contents Page
Setup Guide
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Contents Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up the Operating System 9 Install the SIM Card (Optional 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (...Tuner (Optional 17 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 18 Right Side Features 18 Left Side Features 20 Back Side Features 22 Computer Base Features 24 Touch Pad Gestures 27 Display Features 28 Removing and Replacing the Battery 30 Software Features 32 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 35 Dell Dock 36 Solving Problems 37 Beep...
Contents Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up the Operating System 9 Install the SIM Card (Optional 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (...Tuner (Optional 17 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 18 Right Side Features 18 Left Side Features 20 Back Side Features 22 Computer Base Features 24 Touch Pad Gestures 27 Display Features 28 Removing and Replacing the Battery 30 Software Features 32 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 35 Dell Dock 36 Solving Problems 37 Beep...
Setup Guide
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Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or permanent damage to the computer and then plug it into an electrical outlet or surge protector. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. 6 WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide.
Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or permanent damage to the computer and then plug it into an electrical outlet or surge protector. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. 6 WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide.
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Attaches a commercially available security cable to power the computer and charge the battery. 23 Connects to an AC adapter to the computer. NOTE: Before you buy an security cable, ensure that it works with the security cable slot on your computer. 2 AC adapter connector - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Security cable slot -
Attaches a commercially available security cable to power the computer and charge the battery. 23 Connects to an AC adapter to the computer. NOTE: Before you buy an security cable, ensure that it works with the security cable slot on your computer. 2 AC adapter connector - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Security cable slot -
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Indicator light status Computer state(s) Battery charge level AC adapter Solid white On Off/hibernate Charging 90% Battery Solid white On >10% Breathing white Standby >=10% Solid amber On/standby Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button - Turns the computer on or off when pressed. 2 Power/Battery indicator light - The light indicates the following states when the computer is powered using either the AC adapter or the battery.
Indicator light status Computer state(s) Battery charge level AC adapter Solid white On Off/hibernate Charging 90% Battery Solid white On >10% Breathing white Standby >=10% Solid amber On/standby Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button - Turns the computer on or off when pressed. 2 Power/Battery indicator light - The light indicates the following states when the computer is powered using either the AC adapter or the battery.
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... battery, shut down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). To replace the battery: Align the tabs on the battery with the slots in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before you begin any of... latches to unlock position. 2. To remove the battery: 1. Rotate and lift the battery out of fire or explosion. This computer should only use batteries from Dell.
... battery, shut down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). To replace the battery: Align the tabs on the battery with the slots in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before you begin any of... latches to unlock position. 2. To remove the battery: 1. Rotate and lift the battery out of fire or explosion. This computer should only use batteries from Dell.
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... connections. The computer is either turned off and then turn it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the AC adapter is not receiving power. • Press the power button. The display may not be responding. • Press the power button... until the computer turns off and then turn it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on properly. • Ensure that the light on page 64). 39 If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the electrical outlet is blinking white -
... connections. The computer is either turned off and then turn it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the AC adapter is not receiving power. • Press the power button. The display may not be responding. • Press the power button... until the computer turns off and then turn it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on properly. • Ensure that the light on page 64). 39 If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the electrical outlet is blinking white -
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...) 70 Battery Charge time when the computer is powered off (approximate): Operating time Coin-cell battery 4.0 hours (3/6-cell) varies depending on operating conditions CR-2032 AC Adapter Input voltage Input current Input frequency Output power Output current Rated output voltage 100-240 VAC 0.8 A or 1.0 A 50-60 Hz 30 W 1.58 A 19.0 VDC
...) 70 Battery Charge time when the computer is powered off (approximate): Operating time Coin-cell battery 4.0 hours (3/6-cell) varies depending on operating conditions CR-2032 AC Adapter Input voltage Input current Input frequency Output power Output current Rated output voltage 100-240 VAC 0.8 A or 1.0 A 50-60 Hz 30 W 1.58 A 19.0 VDC