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...WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Dell™ Inspiron™ 1090 Service Manual Before You Begin Hard-Drive Assembly Label Door Coin-Cell Battery Keyboard Display Palm-Rest Assembly Battery Memory Module AC-Adapter Connector Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly Ambient...Covers Speakers Wireless Mini-Card(s) Flashing the BIOS Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of Dell Inc. Trademarks used in the United States and/or other countries. are trademarks of Dell Inc.;...
...WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Dell™ Inspiron™ 1090 Service Manual Before You Begin Hard-Drive Assembly Label Door Coin-Cell Battery Keyboard Display Palm-Rest Assembly Battery Memory Module AC-Adapter Connector Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly Ambient...Covers Speakers Wireless Mini-Card(s) Flashing the BIOS Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of Dell Inc. Trademarks used in the United States and/or other countries. are trademarks of Dell Inc.;...
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...Contents Page Ambient-Light Sensor Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1090 Service Manual Removing the Ambient-Light Sensor Board Replacing the Ambient-Light Sensor Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by ...Removing the Memory Module). 7. Remove the memory module (see Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly). 5. Remove the display bezel (see Removing the Battery). 6. Pry the ambient-light sensor board up from the connector on the ambient-light sensor board. 13. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic ...
...Contents Page Ambient-Light Sensor Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1090 Service Manual Removing the Ambient-Light Sensor Board Replacing the Ambient-Light Sensor Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by ...Removing the Memory Module). 7. Remove the memory module (see Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly). 5. Remove the display bezel (see Removing the Battery). 6. Pry the ambient-light sensor board up from the connector on the ambient-light sensor board. 13. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic ...
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...). 8. Follow the instructions in damage to the computer. Replace the hinge caps (see Replacing the Display Bezel). 7. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Label Door). Replace the label door (see Replacing the Battery). 11. Back to the connector on the ambient- light sensor board. 4. Replace the display panel (see Replacing the Memory...
...). 8. Follow the instructions in damage to the computer. Replace the hinge caps (see Replacing the Display Bezel). 7. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Label Door). Replace the label door (see Replacing the Battery). 11. Back to the connector on the ambient- light sensor board. 4. Replace the display panel (see Replacing the Memory...
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... the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 1090 Service Manual Removing the Battery Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with screw holes on the computer base. 3. Remove the label door (see Removing...
... the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 1090 Service Manual Removing the Battery Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with screw holes on the computer base. 3. Remove the label door (see Removing...
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...Display Hinges). 11. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Display Bezel). 10. Back to Contents Page Camera Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 1090 Service Manual Removing the Camera Module Replacing the Camera Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety ...For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Battery). 6. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Hinge Caps). 9. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the hinge caps (see Removing ...
...Display Hinges). 11. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Display Bezel). 10. Back to Contents Page Camera Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 1090 Service Manual Removing the Camera Module Replacing the Camera Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety ...For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Battery). 6. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Hinge Caps). 9. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the hinge caps (see Removing ...
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Route and connect the camera cable to Contents Page Replace the hinge caps (see Replacing the Battery). 11. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Hinge Caps). 8. CAUTION: Before turning on the camera module. 13. Make note of the camera cable routing and disconnect it from the ...
Route and connect the camera cable to Contents Page Replace the hinge caps (see Replacing the Battery). 11. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Hinge Caps). 8. CAUTION: Before turning on the camera module. 13. Make note of the camera cable routing and disconnect it from the ...
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...: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Remove the battery (see Replacing the Memory Module). Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 1090 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by...
...: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Remove the battery (see Replacing the Memory Module). Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 1090 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by...
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Replace the label door (see Replacing the Battery). 5. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Back to the computer. 4. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Label Door). Replace the palm-rest assembly (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly). 6. Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page
Replace the label door (see Replacing the Battery). 5. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Back to the computer. 4. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Label Door). Replace the palm-rest assembly (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly). 6. Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page
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.... CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Remove the palm-rest assembly (see Removing the Battery). 6. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist ...in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the keyboard (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page AC-Adapter Connector Dell™ Inspiron™ 1090 Service Manual Removing the AC-Adapter Connector Replacing the AC-Adapter Connector WARNING: Before working...
.... CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Remove the palm-rest assembly (see Removing the Battery). 6. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist ...in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the keyboard (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page AC-Adapter Connector Dell™ Inspiron™ 1090 Service Manual Removing the AC-Adapter Connector Replacing the AC-Adapter Connector WARNING: Before working...
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5. Replace the memory module (see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Back to the computer. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Memory Module). 6. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly). 8. Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page Replace the palm-rest assembly (see Replacing the Battery). 7. Replace the label door (see Replacing the Label Door).
5. Replace the memory module (see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Back to the computer. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Memory Module). 6. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly). 8. Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page Replace the palm-rest assembly (see Replacing the Battery). 7. Replace the label door (see Replacing the Label Door).
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... ambient light-sensor cable, touch-screen cable, display cable, and camera cable and remove these cables from the Mini-Card(s). 8. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your ...battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Damage due to servicing that shipped with your computer. Disconnect the antenna cables from the routing guides. 10. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the system board. 9. Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ 1090...
... ambient light-sensor cable, touch-screen cable, display cable, and camera cable and remove these cables from the Mini-Card(s). 8. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your ...battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Damage due to servicing that shipped with your computer. Disconnect the antenna cables from the routing guides. 10. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the system board. 9. Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ 1090...
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... computer base. 12. Place the display assembly in Before You Begin. 2. Route the Mini-Card antenna cables through the routing guides. 4. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Mini-Card(s)). 7. Remove the two screws that secure the display assembly to their connectors on ...your computer (see Replacing the Battery). 9. Connect the ambient-light sensor cable, touch-screen cable, display cable, ...
... computer base. 12. Place the display assembly in Before You Begin. 2. Route the Mini-Card antenna cables through the routing guides. 4. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Mini-Card(s)). 7. Remove the two screws that secure the display assembly to their connectors on ...your computer (see Replacing the Battery). 9. Connect the ambient-light sensor cable, touch-screen cable, display cable, ...
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... of the computer. 1 pull-tab 2 hard-drive assembly Remove the palm-rest assembly (see Removing the Battery). 6. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is On or in Before You Begin. 2. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer ... electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. Back to Contents Page Hard-Drive Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 1090 Service Manual Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information...
... of the computer. 1 pull-tab 2 hard-drive assembly Remove the palm-rest assembly (see Removing the Battery). 6. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is On or in Before You Begin. 2. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer ... electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. Back to Contents Page Hard-Drive Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 1090 Service Manual Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information...
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... the label door (see Replacing the Memory Module). 9. CAUTION: Before turning on the system board. 7. Place the hard drive in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 12. Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to the computer base. 8. Remove the new hard drive from the.... 5. Place the hard-drive assembly in damage to Contents Page Lift the hard-drive bracket away from its packaging. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). 10. Replace the palm-rest assembly (see Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly). 11.
... the label door (see Replacing the Memory Module). 9. CAUTION: Before turning on the system board. 7. Place the hard drive in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 12. Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to the computer base. 8. Remove the new hard drive from the.... 5. Place the hard-drive assembly in damage to Contents Page Lift the hard-drive bracket away from its packaging. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). 10. Replace the palm-rest assembly (see Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly). 11.
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... You Begin. 2. In sequential order (indicated on your computer. Back to Contents Page Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 1090 Service Manual Removing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly WARNING: Before working ...If you remove the processor fan and heat-sink assembly from the connector on your warranty. Remove the memory module (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board. 9. Disconnect the processor fan and heat-sink...
... You Begin. 2. In sequential order (indicated on your computer. Back to Contents Page Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 1090 Service Manual Removing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly WARNING: Before working ...If you remove the processor fan and heat-sink assembly from the connector on your warranty. Remove the memory module (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board. 9. Disconnect the processor fan and heat-sink...
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... and reapply it. 3. Connect the processor fan and heat-sink assembly cable to the connector on the processor heat-sink). 4. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Label Door). Align the three captive screws on the processor fan and heat-sink assembly with the screw holes on the ...system board and tighten the screws in sequential order (indicated on the system board. 5. Replace the label door (see Replacing the Battery). 7. Back to the computer. Follow the instructions in damage to Contents Page CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure ...
... and reapply it. 3. Connect the processor fan and heat-sink assembly cable to the connector on the processor heat-sink). 4. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Label Door). Align the three captive screws on the processor fan and heat-sink assembly with the screw holes on the ...system board and tighten the screws in sequential order (indicated on the system board. 5. Replace the label door (see Replacing the Battery). 7. Back to the computer. Follow the instructions in damage to Contents Page CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure ...
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...that shipped with your 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. Follow the instructions in the computer base Replacing the Connector Covers 1. Back to Contents ... in the computer base. 4. Remove the system board (see Replacing the System Board). Back to Contents Page Connector Covers Dell™ Inspiron™ 1090 Service Manual Removing the Connector Covers Replacing the Connector Covers WARNING: Before working inside the computer. CAUTION: Only a certified ...
...that shipped with your 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. Follow the instructions in the computer base Replacing the Connector Covers 1. Back to Contents ... in the computer base. 4. Remove the system board (see Replacing the System Board). Back to Contents Page Connector Covers Dell™ Inspiron™ 1090 Service Manual Removing the Connector Covers Replacing the Connector Covers WARNING: Before working inside the computer. CAUTION: Only a certified ...
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...module pops up. 1 memory-module connector 2 3 memory module securing clips (2) 7. Back to Contents Page Memory Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 1090 Service Manual Removing the Memory Module Replacing the Memory Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that...repairs on your computer or at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Your computer has one internal SODIMM connector. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Label Door). 3. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com/manuals for information on each ...
...module pops up. 1 memory-module connector 2 3 memory module securing clips (2) 7. Back to Contents Page Memory Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 1090 Service Manual Removing the Memory Module Replacing the Memory Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that...repairs on your computer or at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Your computer has one internal SODIMM connector. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Label Door). 3. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com/manuals for information on each ...
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... computer and an electrical outlet. 9. Replace the palm-rest assembly (see Replacing the Label Door). 8. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). 5. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may result in the computer: Click...
... computer and an electrical outlet. 9. Replace the palm-rest assembly (see Replacing the Label Door). 8. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). 5. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may result in the computer: Click...
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...board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly). 5. Your computer has one full Mini-Card slot and one half Mini-Card slot: l One full Mini-Card slot - NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility ...Mini-Card(s) Dell™ Inspiron™ 1090 Service Manual Removing the Mini-Card(s) Replacing the Mini-Card(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the Mini-Card(s) to the system board. 1 antenna cables (2) 2 Mini-Card 3 screw 4 system-board connector 8. Remove the palm-rest assembly (see Removing the Battery...
...board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly). 5. Your computer has one full Mini-Card slot and one half Mini-Card slot: l One full Mini-Card slot - NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility ...Mini-Card(s) Dell™ Inspiron™ 1090 Service Manual Removing the Mini-Card(s) Replacing the Mini-Card(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the Mini-Card(s) to the system board. 1 antenna cables (2) 2 Mini-Card 3 screw 4 system-board connector 8. Remove the palm-rest assembly (see Removing the Battery...