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... Memory type 800 MHz DDR2 (operates at 667 MHz) Memory configurations 1 GB and 2 GB NOTE: For instructions on upgrading memory, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. Connectors Audio Mini-Card Network adapter USB VGA Antenna in (optional) one microphone-in -1 • Secure Digital (SD) memory card • Secure Digital High Capacity...
... Memory type 800 MHz DDR2 (operates at 667 MHz) Memory configurations 1 GB and 2 GB NOTE: For instructions on upgrading memory, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. Connectors Audio Mini-Card Network adapter USB VGA Antenna in (optional) one microphone-in -1 • Secure Digital (SD) memory card • Secure Digital High Capacity...
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... of Microsoft Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron 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 With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Processor Heat Sink Wireless Mini-Card(s) Video Accelerator Card Hinge...
... of Microsoft Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron 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 With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Processor Heat Sink Wireless Mini-Card(s) Video Accelerator Card Hinge...
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... perform repairs on the battery with your warranty. Align the tabs on your computer). 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 on your ...
... perform repairs on the battery with your warranty. Align the tabs on your computer). 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 on your ...
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... on its metal mounting bracket. Damage due to ensure your warranty. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This manual provides procedures for at least 8 to avoid bending any attached devices are turned off. In Microsoft®...
... on its metal mounting bracket. Damage due to ensure your warranty. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This manual provides procedures for at least 8 to avoid bending any attached devices are turned off. In Microsoft®...
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...The Service Tag for your desktop. b. Select the product model number in the Select Your Product Line list. e. Click Download Now to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. Go to download the latest BIOS file. c. Click BIOS. 5. Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. ... of the computer. Select the product brand in the Select Your Product Model list. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual 1. If you have your computer's Service Tag: a. d. The file icon appears on your computer is titled the same ...
...The Service Tag for your desktop. b. Select the product model number in the Select Your Product Line list. e. Click Download Now to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. Go to download the latest BIOS file. c. Click BIOS. 5. Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. ... of the computer. Select the product brand in the Select Your Product Model list. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual 1. If you have your computer's Service Tag: a. d. The file icon appears on your computer is titled the same ...
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... information, see Removing the Palm Rest Assembly). 6. Remove the palm rest assembly (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Lift the Bluetooth card to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Align... 7. Remove the screw that secures the Bluetooth card 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 that...
... information, see Removing the Palm Rest Assembly). 6. Remove the palm rest assembly (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Lift the Bluetooth card to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Align... 7. Remove the screw that secures the Bluetooth card 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 that...
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...). 5. Disconnect the camera cable from the connector on the display cover. 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 touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on...
...). 5. Disconnect the camera cable from the connector on the display cover. 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 touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on...
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... Begin. 2. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Before turning on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such... Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer). 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. Back to Contents Page...
... Begin. 2. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Before turning on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such... Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer). 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. Back to Contents Page...
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...(such as a connector on your computer. Removing the Processor Heat Sink 1. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Loosen the two captive screws that secure the processor heat sink to replace it. NOTE: The video accelerator card (optional... 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 information ...
...(such as a connector on your computer. Removing the Processor Heat Sink 1. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Loosen the two captive screws that secure the processor heat sink to replace it. NOTE: The video accelerator card (optional... 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 information ...
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...adapter connector 7. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the I /O board (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before ...computer base. Remove the left support bracket (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 computer, read the safety...
...adapter connector 7. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the I /O board (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before ...computer base. Remove the left support bracket (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 computer, read the safety...
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...battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Remove the keyboard (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the palm rest assembly (see Removing the Hinge Cover). 7. Display Assembly Removing the Display Assembly 1. Remove... by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. Open the display. Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Cable Display Panel Bracket WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read ...
...battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Remove the keyboard (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the palm rest assembly (see Removing the Hinge Cover). 7. Display Assembly Removing the Display Assembly 1. Remove... by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. Open the display. Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Cable Display Panel Bracket WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read ...
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.... Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly 1. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by Dell™ is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive. Damage due to servicing that both connectors are extremely... inside the computer. CAUTION: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer (see the Dell Technology Guide). 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...
.... Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly 1. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by Dell™ is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive. Damage due to servicing that both connectors are extremely... inside the computer. CAUTION: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer (see the Dell Technology Guide). 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...
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... tabs from the computer base. 1 plastic scribe 2 hinge cover Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer). Remove ...computer. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. CAUTION: To help prevent damage 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 ...
... tabs from the computer base. 1 plastic scribe 2 hinge cover Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer). Remove ...computer. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. CAUTION: To help prevent damage 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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CAUTION: To help prevent damage to Contents Page I/O Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the I/O Board Replacing the I /O board. 12. Remove the left support bracket (see Removing the Speakers). 10. Remove the speakers (see Removing the Left Support ...
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to Contents Page I/O Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the I/O Board Replacing the I /O board. 12. Remove the left support bracket (see Removing the Speakers). 10. Remove the speakers (see Removing the Left Support ...
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... wrist grounding strap or by your computer. Removing the Keyboard 1. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Lift the keyboard and carefully disengage it over and open the display as far as a connector on your computer....slots on your computer). Failure 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 ...
... wrist grounding strap or by your computer. Removing the Keyboard 1. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Lift the keyboard and carefully disengage it over and open the display as far as a connector on your computer....slots on your computer). Failure 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 ...
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...remove the main battery (see Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly). 5. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Align the screw hole and the notch on the status light board with your warranty. For additional safety best ... hard-drive assembly (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Back to Contents Page Status Light Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Status Light Board Replacing the Status Light Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information...
...remove the main battery (see Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly). 5. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Align the screw hole and the notch on the status light board with your warranty. For additional safety best ... hard-drive assembly (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Back to Contents Page Status Light Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Status Light Board Replacing the Status Light Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information...
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...as a connector on the type of the slots on the system board. Back to Contents Page Memory Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Memory Module Replacing the Memory Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information ...that shipped with your Setup Guide or the Comprehensive Specifications at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices ...
...as a connector on the type of the slots on the system board. Back to Contents Page Memory Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Memory Module Replacing the Memory Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information ...that shipped with your Setup Guide or the Comprehensive Specifications at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices ...
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... your computer. for WLAN NOTE: Depending on your computer, the card is not covered by Dell™ is already installed. Removing the Mini-Card(s) 1. Back to Contents Page Wireless Mini-Card(s) Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Mini-Card(s) Replacing the Mini-Card(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with...
... your computer. for WLAN NOTE: Depending on your computer, the card is not covered by Dell™ is already installed. Removing the Mini-Card(s) 1. Back to Contents Page Wireless Mini-Card(s) Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Mini-Card(s) Replacing the Mini-Card(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with...
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...the computer. CAUTION: Pull the pull-tabs on the system board. 8. Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Assembly Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly 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 possible....
...the computer. CAUTION: Pull the pull-tabs on the system board. 8. Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Assembly Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly 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 possible....
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... Button Board 1. Replacing the Power Button Board 1. Turn and replace the palm rest assembly (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Note the routing of the power button cable and... safety best practices information, see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). Back to Contents Page Power Button Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Power Button Board Replacing the Power Button Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer.
... Button Board 1. Replacing the Power Button Board 1. Turn and replace the palm rest assembly (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Note the routing of the power button cable and... safety best practices information, see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). Back to Contents Page Power Button Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Power Button Board Replacing the Power Button Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer.