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... 2009 Rev. is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license; Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell™ Inspiron™ 1011 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Keyboard...indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2009 Dell Inc. Reproduction of Dell Inc. A00 and is subject to change without the written permission of these materials in any proprietary interest in the United...
... 2009 Rev. is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license; Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell™ Inspiron™ 1011 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Keyboard...indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2009 Dell Inc. Reproduction of Dell Inc. A00 and is subject to change without the written permission of these materials in any proprietary interest in the United...
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Back to Contents Page AC Adapter Connector Dell™ Inspiron™ 1011 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 .... 2. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Palm Rest). 5. Remove the palm rest bracket (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Lift the AC adapter connector out of the computer base. 1 AC adapter cable connector Replacing the AC Adapter Connector 1. ...
Back to Contents Page AC Adapter Connector Dell™ Inspiron™ 1011 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 .... 2. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Palm Rest). 5. Remove the palm rest bracket (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Lift the AC adapter connector out of the computer base. 1 AC adapter cable connector Replacing the AC Adapter Connector 1. ...
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Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Palm Rest Bracket). 5. Replace the palm rest bracket (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 7. Back to Contents Page Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 6. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). 4.
Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Palm Rest Bracket). 5. Replace the palm rest bracket (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 7. Back to Contents Page Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 6. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). 4.
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...on the computer base and keep it in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Connect the power/battery status light board cable to the system board connector. 3. Disconnect the power/battery status ...before working inside the computer. Removing the Power/Battery Status Light Board 1. Back to Contents Page Power/Battery Status Light Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1011 Service Manual Removing the Power/Battery Status Light Board Replacing the Power/Battery Status Light Board WARNING: Before working...
...on the computer base and keep it in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Connect the power/battery status light board cable to the system board connector. 3. Disconnect the power/battery status ...before working inside the computer. Removing the Power/Battery Status Light Board 1. Back to Contents Page Power/Battery Status Light Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1011 Service Manual Removing the Power/Battery Status Light Board Replacing the Power/Battery Status Light Board WARNING: Before working...
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Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Back to Contents Page 4. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 5. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 6.
Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Back to Contents Page 4. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 5. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 6.
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...have performed the steps in the reverse order. Recommended Tools The procedures in this type of cable, press in on the Dell Support website at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Damage due to servicing that the following tools: l Small flat-blade screwdriver l Phillips screwdriver l Plastic ...by its edges, not by its pins. WARNING: Before working inside your computer. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 1011 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This section provides procedures for removing...
...have performed the steps in the reverse order. Recommended Tools The procedures in this type of cable, press in on the Dell Support website at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Damage due to servicing that the following tools: l Small flat-blade screwdriver l Phillips screwdriver l Plastic ...by its edges, not by its pins. WARNING: Before working inside your computer. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 1011 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This section provides procedures for removing...
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Press and eject any connector pins. Turn the computer top-side up, open the display, and press the power button to Contents Page Back to ground the system board. Turn off your computer and then unplug the cable from their electrical outlets. 6. Disconnect all attached devices from the network device. 3. Disconnect your computer and all telephone or network cables from the Memory Card Reader. 5. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to avoid bending any installed cards from the computer. 4. CAUTION: To disconnect a network ...
Press and eject any connector pins. Turn the computer top-side up, open the display, and press the power button to Contents Page Back to ground the system board. Turn off your computer and then unplug the cable from their electrical outlets. 6. Disconnect all attached devices from the network device. 3. Disconnect your computer and all telephone or network cables from the Memory Card Reader. 5. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to avoid bending any installed cards from the computer. 4. CAUTION: To disconnect a network ...
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.... Ensure that appear on the computer. 3. NOTE: If you do not have an internal optical drive. The file icon appears on your computer at support.dell.com. 4. Turn on the screen. Remove the BIOS-update program CD from the CD. The Save In window appears. 7. If you use a BIOS...plugged in , the main battery is properly installed, and a network cable is attached. 2. Click the down arrow to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 1011 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive Flashing the BIOS in Ubuntu 1. Back to view ...
.... Ensure that appear on the computer. 3. NOTE: If you do not have an internal optical drive. The file icon appears on your computer at support.dell.com. 4. Turn on the screen. Remove the BIOS-update program CD from the CD. The Save In window appears. 7. If you use a BIOS...plugged in , the main battery is properly installed, and a network cable is attached. 2. Click the down arrow to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 1011 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive Flashing the BIOS in Ubuntu 1. Back to view ...
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... Download window appears. 8. Click Save this Agreement. Type your BIOS folder and is complete. Locate the latest BIOS update file for your computer at support.dell.com. 6. Back to download the file. 7. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this program to view the Save In menu, select...
... Download window appears. 8. Click Save this Agreement. Type your BIOS folder and is complete. Locate the latest BIOS update file for your computer at support.dell.com. 6. Back to download the file. 7. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this program to view the Save In menu, select...
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...keyboard (see Removing the Palm Rest Bracket). 7. Damage due to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Inspiron™ 1011 Service Manual Removing the Bluetooth Card Replacing the Bluetooth Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the ...safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is already installed. Follow the instructions in the palm rest bracket. 1 Bluetooth ...
...keyboard (see Removing the Palm Rest Bracket). 7. Damage due to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Inspiron™ 1011 Service Manual Removing the Bluetooth Card Replacing the Bluetooth Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the ...safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is already installed. Follow the instructions in the palm rest bracket. 1 Bluetooth ...
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...the computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Disconnect the camera cable from the connector. 5. Replace the display bezel (see Removing the Display Bezel). 1 camera 3 ...camera cable connector 2 screw 3. Back to Contents Page Camera Dell™ Inspiron™ 1011 Service Manual Removing the Camera Replacing the Camera WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that ...
...the computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Disconnect the camera cable from the connector. 5. Replace the display bezel (see Removing the Display Bezel). 1 camera 3 ...camera cable connector 2 screw 3. Back to Contents Page Camera Dell™ Inspiron™ 1011 Service Manual Removing the Camera Replacing the Camera WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that ...
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... Page Connect the coin-cell battery cable to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the instructions from the system board connector. 4. Back to step 10 in Before You Begin. 2. CAUTION: To...additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 1011 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, ...
... Page Connect the coin-cell battery cable to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the instructions from the system board connector. 4. Back to step 10 in Before You Begin. 2. CAUTION: To...additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 1011 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, ...
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Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ 1011 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Panel Cable WARNING: Before working inside your computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should ... to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the palm rest bracket (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Make note of the Mini-Card cable routing and pull the Mini-Card cables out of the computer base. 11. Remove the USB and SIM card...
Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ 1011 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Panel Cable WARNING: Before working inside your computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should ... to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the palm rest bracket (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Make note of the Mini-Card cable routing and pull the Mini-Card cables out of the computer base. 11. Remove the USB and SIM card...
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... when removing it to the computer base. 2. Remove the two rubber pads (one on each side). 1 hinge cover caps (2) 3. Route the Mini-Card cables and connect them to the Mini-Cards, if applicable (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 9. Replace the palm rest bracket (see Replacing the Keyboard). 10. Replace the keyboard (see...
... when removing it to the computer base. 2. Remove the two rubber pads (one on each side). 1 hinge cover caps (2) 3. Route the Mini-Card cables and connect them to the Mini-Cards, if applicable (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 9. Replace the palm rest bracket (see Replacing the Keyboard). 10. Replace the keyboard (see...
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Replacing the Display Bezel 1. Display Panel Removing the Display Panel 1. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Bezel). 3. Remove the four screws securing the display panel to the display cover. 5. Replace the two rubber pads (one on either side) on the display cover. 4. Press and replace the hinge cover caps. 5. Remove the display bezel (see Removing the Display Assembly). 2. Disconnect the camera cable from camera cable connector on the display bezel screws. 4. Remove the display panel. 1 screws (2) 3 display bezel 2 rubber pads (2) 6. Remove ...
Replacing the Display Bezel 1. Display Panel Removing the Display Panel 1. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Bezel). 3. Remove the four screws securing the display panel to the display cover. 5. Replace the two rubber pads (one on either side) on the display cover. 4. Press and replace the hinge cover caps. 5. Remove the display bezel (see Removing the Display Assembly). 2. Disconnect the camera cable from camera cable connector on the display bezel screws. 4. Remove the display panel. 1 screws (2) 3 display bezel 2 rubber pads (2) 6. Remove ...
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Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Display Assembly). Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Lift the conductive tape that secure the display panel to the display cover. 4. Turn over the display panel and place it on each side) that secure the display panel brackets to the display panel by replacing the two screws on a clean surface. 6. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Bezel). 6. Display Panel Cable Removing the Display Panel Cable 1. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Bezel). 4. 1 screws (4) 3 display panel 2 ...
Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Display Assembly). Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Lift the conductive tape that secure the display panel to the display cover. 4. Turn over the display panel and place it on each side) that secure the display panel brackets to the display panel by replacing the two screws on a clean surface. 6. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Bezel). 6. Display Panel Cable Removing the Display Panel Cable 1. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Bezel). 4. 1 screws (4) 3 display panel 2 ...
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Replace the display panel (see Replacing the Display Assembly). Back to the display board connector and secure it with the conductive tape. 2. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Panel). 3. Connect the flex cable to Contents Page Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Display Bezel). 4. 1 display board connector 3 conductive tape 2 back of display panel 4 flex cable Replacing the Display Panel Cable 1.
Replace the display panel (see Replacing the Display Assembly). Back to the display board connector and secure it with the conductive tape. 2. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Panel). 3. Connect the flex cable to Contents Page Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Display Bezel). 4. 1 display board connector 3 conductive tape 2 back of display panel 4 flex cable Replacing the Display Panel Cable 1.
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...the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging (see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer. Lift the hard drive assembly out of the hard drive. WARNING: If you need to the system...perform repairs on the new hard drive (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the screw that secures the hard drive assembly to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 1011 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive WARNING: ...
...the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging (see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer. Lift the hard drive assembly out of the hard drive. WARNING: If you need to the system...perform repairs on the new hard drive (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the screw that secures the hard drive assembly to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 1011 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive WARNING: ...
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... Hard Drive 1. Place the hard drive assembly in the Ubuntu Quick Start Guide. 9. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide. Install the operating system for your computer, as needed . Save the original packaging for your computer, as needed . Replace the four screws that...
... Hard Drive 1. Place the hard drive assembly in the Ubuntu Quick Start Guide. 9. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide. Install the operating system for your computer, as needed . Save the original packaging for your computer, as needed . Replace the four screws that...