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... notice. © 2010 Dell Inc. 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-Light Sensor Board Camera Module System Board Connector 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 data if instructions are not followed. A00...
... notice. © 2010 Dell Inc. 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-Light Sensor Board Camera Module System Board Connector 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 data if instructions are not followed. A00...
Inspiron Duo Service Manual
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... by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. Remove the battery (see Removing the Display Panel). 12. Remove the display panel (see Removing the Battery). 6. Back to 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 periodically touching an...
... by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. Remove the battery (see Removing the Display Panel). 12. Remove the display panel (see Removing the Battery). 6. Back to 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 periodically touching an...
Inspiron Duo Service Manual
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... connect a cable, ensure that shipped with your computer. Also, before you shut down the operating system, click Start and then click Shut Down. 3. To shut down the operating system, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your warranty. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 1090 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working...
... connect a cable, ensure that shipped with your computer. Also, before you shut down the operating system, click Start and then click Shut Down. 3. To shut down the operating system, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your warranty. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 1090 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working...
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... instructions on the screen. Go to save the file on your desktop. 7. If you have selected a different model and want to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 1090 Service Manual The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board. Enter your computer's Service Tag in the Select Your Product Model list. A list of results appear on the screen. The file downloads...
... instructions on the screen. Go to save the file on your desktop. 7. If you have selected a different model and want to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 1090 Service Manual The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board. Enter your computer's Service Tag in the Select Your Product Model list. A list of results appear on the screen. The file downloads...
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... (see Removing the Display Panel). 1 camera module Remove the display panel (see Removing the Label Door). 3. 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 information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. Remove the memory module (see Removing the Battery) before working inside...
... (see Removing the Display Panel). 1 camera module Remove the display panel (see Removing the Label Door). 3. 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 information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. Remove the memory module (see Removing the Battery) before working inside...
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.... 2. Replace the memory module (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Use a plastic scribe and gently pry the coin-cell out of the system board socket. 1 plastic scribe 2 coin-cell battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Remove the keyboard (see Replacing the Memory Module). Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. 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...
.... 2. Replace the memory module (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Use a plastic scribe and gently pry the coin-cell out of the system board socket. 1 plastic scribe 2 coin-cell battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Remove the keyboard (see Replacing the Memory Module). Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. 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...
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... board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Connect the AC-adapter connector cable to the connector on the system board. Damage due to servicing that shipped with your computer. Route the AC-adapter connector cable through the routing guide. 4. Back to Contents Page AC-Adapter Connector Dell™ Inspiron™ 1090 Service Manual Removing the AC-Adapter Connector Replacing...
... board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Connect the AC-adapter connector cable to the connector on the system board. Damage due to servicing that shipped with your computer. Route the AC-adapter connector cable through the routing guide. 4. Back to Contents Page AC-Adapter Connector Dell™ Inspiron™ 1090 Service Manual Removing the AC-Adapter Connector Replacing...
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... 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Battery). 6. Disconnect the ambient light-sensor cable, touch-screen cable, display cable, and camera cable from the routing guides. Note the routing of the ambient light-sensor cable, touch-screen cable, display cable, and camera cable and remove these cables from the Mini-Card(s). 8. Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ 1090 Service Manual Display Assembly Hinge Caps Display Bezel Display Hinges Display Panel Display Cable WARNING: Before working inside your computer...
... 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Battery). 6. Disconnect the ambient light-sensor cable, touch-screen cable, display cable, and camera cable from the routing guides. Note the routing of the ambient light-sensor cable, touch-screen cable, display cable, and camera cable and remove these cables from the Mini-Card(s). 8. Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ 1090 Service Manual Display Assembly Hinge Caps Display Bezel Display Hinges Display Panel Display Cable WARNING: Before working inside your computer...
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... computer. Remove the memory module (see Removing the Label Door). 3. NOTE: If you are extremely fragile. Remove the label door (see Removing the Memory Module). 7. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer). 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...
... computer. Remove the memory module (see Removing the Label Door). 3. NOTE: If you are extremely fragile. Remove the label door (see Removing the Memory Module). 7. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer). 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...
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... for storing or shipping the hard drive. 3. Replace the palm-rest assembly (see Replacing the Battery). 10. Failure to do so may result in the hard-drive bracket. 4. Remove the new hard drive from the hard drive. 1 hard-drive bracket 2 screws (4) Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly 1. Replace the four screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 12. 3 screw 10. CAUTION: Before turning on the system...
... for storing or shipping the hard drive. 3. Replace the palm-rest assembly (see Replacing the Battery). 10. Failure to do so may result in the hard-drive bracket. 4. Remove the new hard drive from the hard drive. 1 hard-drive bracket 2 screws (4) Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly 1. Replace the four screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 12. 3 screw 10. CAUTION: Before turning on the system...
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.... Follow the instructions in the kit to ensure that is not authorized by Dell™ is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the processor fan and heat-sink assembly. Remove the palm-rest assembly (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Remove the battery (see Removing the Memory Module). 7. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the system board. 8. Lift the processor fan and heat-sink...
.... Follow the instructions in the kit to ensure that is not authorized by Dell™ is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the processor fan and heat-sink assembly. Remove the palm-rest assembly (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Remove the battery (see Removing the Memory Module). 7. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the system board. 8. Lift the processor fan and heat-sink...
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... 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 shipped with your computer. See "Specifications" in Before You Begin. 2. Use your warranty. Damage due to servicing that shipped with your computer. Remove the memory module from Dell are covered under your computer). Follow the instructions in the Setup Guide that is not...
... 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 shipped with your computer. See "Specifications" in Before You Begin. 2. Use your warranty. Damage due to servicing that shipped with your computer. Remove the memory module from Dell are covered under your computer). Follow the instructions in the Setup Guide that is not...
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... the instructions in the memory- Align the notch in the memory module with the tab in Before You Begin. 2. NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may result in the computer: Click Start ® Control Panel® System and Security® System. If you do so may not boot. 1 tab 2 notch 3 memory-module connector 4. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Connect the AC adapter...
... the instructions in the memory- Align the notch in the memory module with the tab in Before You Begin. 2. NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may result in the computer: Click Start ® Control Panel® System and Security® System. If you do so may not boot. 1 tab 2 notch 3 memory-module connector 4. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Connect the AC adapter...
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... Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1090 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in Before You Begin. 2. Follow the instructions in the BIOS WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts. Remove the coin-cell battery (see Removing the Label...
... Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1090 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in Before You Begin. 2. Follow the instructions in the BIOS WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts. Remove the coin-cell battery (see Removing the Label...
Inspiron Duo Setup Guide
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... Power Button 7 Set Up Microsoft Windows 8 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 9 Install the SIM Card (Optional 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Connect to the Internet (Optional 17 User Interface Modes 19 Set Up the Tablet Mode 20 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 22 Right View Features 22 Left View Features 24 Status Lights and Indicators 26 Disabling Battery Charging 27 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 28 Touch Pad Gestures 30 Multimedia Control Keys 32 Display Features 34 Using the Touch Screen 36 Software Features 40 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 41 Free...
... Power Button 7 Set Up Microsoft Windows 8 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 9 Install the SIM Card (Optional 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Connect to the Internet (Optional 17 User Interface Modes 19 Set Up the Tablet Mode 20 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 22 Right View Features 22 Left View Features 24 Status Lights and Indicators 26 Disabling Battery Charging 27 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 28 Touch Pad Gestures 30 Multimedia Control Keys 32 Display Features 34 Using the Touch Screen 36 Software Features 40 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 41 Free...
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... instructions on page 6). 2. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Ensure that the AC adapter is recommended that involve discs. You will require the following to restore your operating system using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on the screen. NOTE: For information on restoring your computer to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have an internal optical drive. Setting Up Your Laptop Create System Recovery Media...
... instructions on page 6). 2. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Ensure that the AC adapter is recommended that involve discs. You will require the following to restore your operating system using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on the screen. NOTE: For information on restoring your computer to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have an internal optical drive. Setting Up Your Laptop Create System Recovery Media...
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... on the power/battery status light, see "Multimedia Control Keys" on a mouse. 5 Power/Battery status light - Provide left -click by tapping the surface. Turns on 4 Touch pad buttons - CAUTION: To avoid loss of your desktop. A solid white light indicates hard drive activity. The touch pad supports the Scroll, Flick, Zoom, and Rotate features. NOTE: To enable or disable the touch pad, press the the keyboard. Indicates the power and the battery charge status. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Function key row - The wireless enable or disable key , brightness increase...
... on the power/battery status light, see "Multimedia Control Keys" on a mouse. 5 Power/Battery status light - Provide left -click by tapping the surface. Turns on 4 Touch pad buttons - CAUTION: To avoid loss of your desktop. A solid white light indicates hard drive activity. The touch pad supports the Scroll, Flick, Zoom, and Rotate features. NOTE: To enable or disable the touch pad, press the the keyboard. Indicates the power and the battery charge status. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Function key row - The wireless enable or disable key , brightness increase...
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... a series of beeps during start-up if there are errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. BIOS ROM checksum failure No RAM detected NOTE: If you cannot solve your computer. See the Service Manual at support.dell.com. Chipset error RAM read/write failure Real Time Clock failure Video card or chip failure Processor failure Display failure INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for advanced service instructions...
... a series of beeps during start-up if there are errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. BIOS ROM checksum failure No RAM detected NOTE: If you cannot solve your computer. See the Service Manual at support.dell.com. Chipset error RAM read/write failure Real Time Clock failure Video card or chip failure Processor failure Display failure INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for advanced service instructions...
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... NOTE: For instructions on upgrading the memory, see the About Your System section in the notification area of your computer. INSPIRON Specifications This section provides information that you may vary by region. To launch the Dell Support Center, click the icon in the Dell Support Center. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals.
... NOTE: For instructions on upgrading the memory, see the About Your System section in the notification area of your computer. INSPIRON Specifications This section provides information that you may vary by region. To launch the Dell Support Center, click the icon in the Dell Support Center. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals.
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G gestures Touch Pad 30 touch screen 38 H hard drive activity light 23, 29 hardware problems diagnosing 51 Hardware Troubleshooter 51 help getting assistance and support 64 I Internet connection 17 M memory problems solving 46 P power problems, solving 44 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 42 products information and purchasing 67 R resources, finding more 74 restoring factory image 62 S Service Tag locating 70 setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 68 SIM card 10 software features 40 Index 83
G gestures Touch Pad 30 touch screen 38 H hard drive activity light 23, 29 hardware problems diagnosing 51 Hardware Troubleshooter 51 help getting assistance and support 64 I Internet connection 17 M memory problems solving 46 P power problems, solving 44 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 42 products information and purchasing 67 R resources, finding more 74 restoring factory image 62 S Service Tag locating 70 setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 68 SIM card 10 software features 40 Index 83