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... yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. 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 a connector...
... yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. 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 a connector...
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... warranty. Removing the Bluetooth Card 1. Remove the palm rest 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, read the safety information...
... warranty. Removing the Bluetooth Card 1. Remove the palm rest 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, read the safety information...
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CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Back to the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). 6. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7.
CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Back to the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). 6. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7.
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... 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 ...cover. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Use the alignment posts to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Hinge Cover). 7. CAUTION: Only...
... 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 ...cover. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Use the alignment posts to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Hinge Cover). 7. CAUTION: Only...
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... in position. 4. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). 9. Replace the palm rest assembly(see Replacing the Display Bezel). 6. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 7. Back to the connector on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the hard-drive...
... in position. 4. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). 9. Replace the palm rest assembly(see Replacing the Display Bezel). 6. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 7. Back to the connector on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the hard-drive...
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... information that shipped with your warranty. Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 21 in Replacing the System Board. 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. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on...
... information that shipped with your warranty. Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 21 in Replacing the System Board. 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. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on...
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... board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Back to Contents Page Processor Heat Sink Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat Sink WARNING... in Before You Begin. Remove the hard-drive assembly (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If the heat sink is replaced, use the thermal pad provided in the kit to servicing that thermal conductivity is reinstalled. CAUTION:...
... board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Back to Contents Page Processor Heat Sink Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat Sink WARNING... in Before You Begin. Remove the hard-drive assembly (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If the heat sink is replaced, use the thermal pad provided in the kit to servicing that thermal conductivity is reinstalled. CAUTION:...
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...screws. 4. Failure to do so may result in the slot and place the processor heat sink on the system board. 3. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). 5. Back to the computer. Align the two captive screws on the processor heat sink with the ...on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Press down the video accelerator card in damage to Contents Page Replace the palm rest assembly (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly). 6. Replace the hard-drive assembly...
...screws. 4. Failure to do so may result in the slot and place the processor heat sink on the system board. 3. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). 5. Back to the computer. Align the two captive screws on the processor heat sink with the ...on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Press down the video accelerator card in damage to Contents Page Replace the palm rest assembly (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly). 6. Replace the hard-drive assembly...
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... the cable from step 2 to step 17 in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. 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 computer, read the safety...
... the cable from step 2 to step 17 in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. 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 computer, read the safety...
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... Left Support Bracket). 6. Back to the computer. Replace the I /O Board). 5. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). Failure to do so may result in the computer base. 3. Follow the procedures in Replacing the System Board. 7. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Follow the instructions...
... Left Support Bracket). 6. Back to the computer. Replace the I /O Board). 5. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). Failure to do so may result in the computer base. 3. Follow the procedures in Replacing the System Board. 7. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Follow the instructions...
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...Replacing the Mini-Card(s)). 7. Remove the two screws that secures the display assembly to the display assembly. 5. Place the display assembly in damage to prevent damaging the bezel. 1. Connect the display cable to the display cover. 4. Connect the antenna cables to the computer base. 3. Replace the battery (see Replacing... the Hinge Cover). 9. Failure to do so may result in position and replace the screw that secure the display bezel to the connector on the computer ...
...Replacing the Mini-Card(s)). 7. Remove the two screws that secures the display assembly to the display assembly. 5. Place the display assembly in damage to prevent damaging the bezel. 1. Connect the display cable to the display cover. 4. Connect the antenna cables to the computer base. 3. Replace the battery (see Replacing... the Hinge Cover). 9. Failure to do so may result in position and replace the screw that secure the display bezel to the connector on the computer ...
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... the cable. Damage due to the computer base. 5. 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 computer, read the safety information that shipped with... that both connectors are extremely fragile. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Battery). 3. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Follow the procedures in Sleep state. Using the pull-tab...
... the cable. Damage due to the computer base. 5. 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 computer, read the safety information that shipped with... that both connectors are extremely fragile. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Battery). 3. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Follow the procedures in Sleep state. Using the pull-tab...
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...in the computer, store it to the hard-drive bracket. 8. Place the hard-drive assembly in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Install the operating system for your computer, as needed . Install the drivers and utilities for storing or shipping the hard ...in damage to Contents Page Use the pull-tab to push the hard drive assembly and connect it in protective antistatic packaging (see the Dell Technology Guide. CAUTION: Before turning on the system board. 7. For more information, see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the hard...
...in the computer, store it to the hard-drive bracket. 8. Place the hard-drive assembly in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Install the operating system for your computer, as needed . Install the drivers and utilities for storing or shipping the hard ...in damage to Contents Page Use the pull-tab to push the hard drive assembly and connect it in protective antistatic packaging (see the Dell Technology Guide. CAUTION: Before turning on the system board. 7. For more information, see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the hard...
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... on your computer). Use a plastic scribe to the system board, remove the main 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 the safety information that...
... on your computer). Use a plastic scribe to the system board, remove the main 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 the safety information that...
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Replacing the Hinge Cover 1. Turn over the computer and replace the two screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). Failure to the computer. Align the tabs on the hinge cover with the slots on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the hinge cover to Contents Page Back to the computer base. 4. 6. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer base and snap the cover in damage to do so may result in place. 3. Lift the hinge cover off the computer.
Replacing the Hinge Cover 1. Turn over the computer and replace the two screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). Failure to the computer. Align the tabs on the hinge cover with the slots on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the hinge cover to Contents Page Back to the computer base. 4. 6. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer base and snap the cover in damage to do so may result in place. 3. Lift the hinge cover off the computer.
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...Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the I/O Board Replacing the I /O Board 1. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Speakers). 10. Remove the speakers (see Removing the Hinge Cover). 7. Press and eject any installed card or blank from the connector on the I /O board. 1 status light board cable Remove the battery...a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Remove the hard-drive assembly (see Removing the Battery). 3. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your ...
...Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the I/O Board Replacing the I /O Board 1. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Speakers). 10. Remove the speakers (see Removing the Hinge Cover). 7. Press and eject any installed card or blank from the connector on the I /O board. 1 status light board cable Remove the battery...a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Remove the hard-drive assembly (see Removing the Battery). 3. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your ...
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... I/O board to the computer base. 4. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the battery (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 10. Back to the computer. Lift the I/O board and ease the connectors on the I /O board. 5. Follow the procedures in damage to Contents Page Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Keyboard). 14. Replace the screw that you removed...
... I/O board to the computer base. 4. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the battery (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 10. Back to the computer. Lift the I/O board and ease the connectors on the I /O board. 5. Follow the procedures in damage to Contents Page Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Keyboard). 14. Replace the screw that you removed...
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... the keyboard. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as possible. 5. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Turn the keyboard over and open... secure the keyboard to do so could result in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. ...
... the keyboard. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as possible. 5. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Turn the keyboard over and open... secure the keyboard to do so could result in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. ...
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... rest assembly and lower the keyboard into the slots on the keyboard cable connector latches to secure the keyboard cable. 3. Failure to the computer base. 6. Replacing the Keyboard 1. Gently press around the edges of the keyboard to secure the keyboard under the tabs on the computer... the keyboard cable from the system board connector. 1 keyboard cable 2 keyboard cable connector latches (2) 9. Lift the keyboard off the palm rest assembly. 1 keyboard tabs (4) 2 keyboard 8. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). CAUTION: Before turning on the palm rest assembly. 5.
... rest assembly and lower the keyboard into the slots on the keyboard cable connector latches to secure the keyboard cable. 3. Failure to the computer base. 6. Replacing the Keyboard 1. Gently press around the edges of the keyboard to secure the keyboard under the tabs on the computer... the keyboard cable from the system board connector. 1 keyboard cable 2 keyboard cable connector latches (2) 9. Lift the keyboard off the palm rest assembly. 1 keyboard tabs (4) 2 keyboard 8. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). CAUTION: Before turning on the palm rest assembly. 5.
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Remove the coin-cell battery (see Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery). 3. Turn the system board over . 19. Replace the coin-cell battery (see Removing the Coin-Cell Battery). Replace the screw that secures the system board to the computer base. 6. Replace the speakers (see Removing the Speakers). 16. Carefully ease the connectors on the computer base. 5. Remove the speakers...
Remove the coin-cell battery (see Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery). 3. Turn the system board over . 19. Replace the coin-cell battery (see Removing the Coin-Cell Battery). Replace the screw that secures the system board to the computer base. 6. Replace the speakers (see Removing the Speakers). 16. Carefully ease the connectors on the computer base. 5. Remove the speakers...