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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...
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...
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... due to servicing that shipped with your computer). Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Battery). 6. Remove the memory module (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Ambient-Light Sensor Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1090 Service Manual Removing the Ambient-Light Sensor Board Replacing the Ambient-Light...
... due to servicing that shipped with your computer). Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Battery). 6. Remove the memory module (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Ambient-Light Sensor Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1090 Service Manual Removing the Ambient-Light Sensor Board Replacing the Ambient-Light...
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... display hinges (see Replacing the Memory Module). 10. Replace the memory module (see Replacing the Display Hinges). 6. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Battery). 11. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Display Bezel). 7. CAUTION: Before turning on the display frame and place it in position. 3. Align the ambient light-sensor board...
... display hinges (see Replacing the Memory Module). 10. Replace the memory module (see Replacing the Display Hinges). 6. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Battery). 11. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Display Bezel). 7. CAUTION: Before turning on the display frame and place it in position. 3. Align the ambient light-sensor board...
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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 is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted ...your warranty. Remove the label door (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Lift the battery off the computer base. 1 battery cable 3 battery 2 screws (5) Replacing the Battery 1. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Label Door). 3....
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 is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted ...your warranty. Remove the label door (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Lift the battery off the computer base. 1 battery cable 3 battery 2 screws (5) Replacing the Battery 1. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Label Door). 3....
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...For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Battery). 6. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Damage due to servicing that shipped with ...your warranty. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Memory Module). 7. Remove the memory module (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Back to Contents Page Camera Module Dell™ Inspiron...
...For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Battery). 6. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Damage due to servicing that shipped with ...your warranty. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Memory Module). 7. Remove the memory module (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Back to Contents Page Camera Module Dell™ Inspiron...
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... the camera module off the display frame. 1 camera cable Replacing the Camera Module 1. Follow the instructions in position. 3. Replace the memory module (see Replacing the Battery). 11. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Memory Module). 10.
... the camera module off the display frame. 1 camera cable Replacing the Camera Module 1. Follow the instructions in position. 3. Replace the memory module (see Replacing the Battery). 11. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Memory Module). 10.
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... a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. 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 Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a ...
... a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. 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 Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a ...
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Replace the palm-rest assembly (see Replacing the Label Door). Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page Replace the label door (see Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly). 6. Back to the computer. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). 5. 4. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer.
Replace the palm-rest assembly (see Replacing the Label Door). Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page Replace the label door (see Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly). 6. Back to the computer. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). 5. 4. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer.
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...Connector 1. Connect the AC-adapter connector cable to the connector on your computer). 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 inside your computer... Remove the palm-rest assembly (see Removing the Label Door). 3. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Place the AC-adapter connector on the computer ...
...Connector 1. Connect the AC-adapter connector cable to the connector on your computer). 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 inside your computer... Remove the palm-rest assembly (see Removing the Label Door). 3. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Place the AC-adapter connector on the computer ...
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Replace the palm-rest assembly (see Replacing the Battery). 7. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly). 8. Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page 5. Replace the memory module (see Replacing the Label Door). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the label door (see Replacing the Memory Module). 6. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. Back to the computer.
Replace the palm-rest assembly (see Replacing the Battery). 7. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly). 8. Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page 5. Replace the memory module (see Replacing the Label Door). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the label door (see Replacing the Memory Module). 6. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. Back to the computer.
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... the antenna cables from the routing guides. 10. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Note the routing of the Mini-Card antenna cables and remove the cables from their connectors on the system board. 9. Note the routing of the ambient light-sensor... For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Battery). 6. Display Assembly Removing the Display Assembly 1. Remove the palm-rest assembly (see Removing the Memory Module). 7. Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ 1090 Service Manual Display Assembly Hinge Caps Display Bezel...
... the antenna cables from the routing guides. 10. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Note the routing of the Mini-Card antenna cables and remove the cables from their connectors on the system board. 9. Note the routing of the ambient light-sensor... For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Battery). 6. Display Assembly Removing the Display Assembly 1. Remove the palm-rest assembly (see Removing the Memory Module). 7. Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ 1090 Service Manual Display Assembly Hinge Caps Display Bezel...
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...that secure the display assembly to the computer base. 12. Connect the appropriate antenna cables to their connectors on your computer (see Replacing the Battery). 9. Lift the display assembly off the computer base. 1 display assembly 2 screws (2) Replacing the Display Assembly 1. Route the ambient-light...through the routing guides. 6. Connect the ambient-light sensor cable, touch-screen cable, display cable, and camera cable to the Mini-Cards(s) on the system board. 5. 1 ambient light-sensor cable connector 3 display cable 2 touch-screen cable connector 4 camera-cable connector 11...
...that secure the display assembly to the computer base. 12. Connect the appropriate antenna cables to their connectors on your computer (see Replacing the Battery). 9. Lift the display assembly off the computer base. 1 display assembly 2 screws (2) Replacing the Display Assembly 1. Route the ambient-light...through the routing guides. 6. Connect the ambient-light sensor cable, touch-screen cable, display cable, and camera cable to the Mini-Cards(s) on the system board. 5. 1 ambient light-sensor cable connector 3 display cable 2 touch-screen cable connector 4 camera-cable connector 11...
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...) before working inside the computer. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly). 5. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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...
...) before working inside the computer. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly). 5. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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...
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... in the hard-drive bracket. 4. Back to the hard-drive bracket. 5. Lift the hard-drive bracket away from its packaging. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Label Door). Replace the label door (see Replacing the Battery). 10. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 12. CAUTION: Before turning on the system board. 7.
... in the hard-drive bracket. 4. Back to the hard-drive bracket. 5. Lift the hard-drive bracket away from its packaging. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Label Door). Replace the label door (see Replacing the Battery). 10. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 12. CAUTION: Before turning on the system board. 7.
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... Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. If the processor fan and heat-sink assembly is replaced, use the thermal grease provided in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 1090 Service Manual ...system board. 9. Remove the label door (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the battery (see Removing the Memory Module). 7. Remove the memory module (see Removing the Battery). 6. WARNING: If you remove the processor fan and heat-sink assembly from the...
... Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. If the processor fan and heat-sink assembly is replaced, use the thermal grease provided in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 1090 Service Manual ...system board. 9. Remove the label door (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the battery (see Removing the Memory Module). 7. Remove the memory module (see Removing the Battery). 6. WARNING: If you remove the processor fan and heat-sink assembly from the...
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...-Rest Assembly). 8. Back to the computer. Replace the palm-rest assembly (see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. Replace the label door (see Replacing the Battery). 7. CAUTION: Before turning on the system board. 5. 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 Before You Begin. 2. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Label Door). Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page Follow the instructions in sequential order (...
...-Rest Assembly). 8. Back to the computer. Replace the palm-rest assembly (see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. Replace the label door (see Replacing the Battery). 7. CAUTION: Before turning on the system board. 5. 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 Before You Begin. 2. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Label Door). Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page Follow the instructions in sequential order (...
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...periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). Damage due to Contents Page Connector Covers Dell™ Inspiron™ 1090 Service Manual Removing the Connector Covers Replacing the Connector Covers WARNING: Before working inside the computer. Removing ... service technician should perform repairs on the computer base. 4. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the System Board). 3. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Press the connector cover(s) and push them through...
...periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). Damage due to Contents Page Connector Covers Dell™ Inspiron™ 1090 Service Manual Removing the Connector Covers Replacing the Connector Covers WARNING: Before working inside the computer. Removing ... service technician should perform repairs on the computer base. 4. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the System Board). 3. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Press the connector cover(s) and push them through...
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...). CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the memory-module connector, do not use tools to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. See "Specifications" in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the palm-rest assembly (Removing the Palm-...the memory 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 ...
...). CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the memory-module connector, do not use tools to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. See "Specifications" in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the palm-rest assembly (Removing the Palm-...the memory 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 ...
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module connector. 3. Replace the label door (see Replacing the Battery). 5. To confirm the amount of memory installed in the memory- Back to your computer and an electrical outlet. 9. Slide the memory module firmly into place. ... the notch in the memory module with the tab in the computer: Click Start ® Control Panel® System and Security® System. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Label Door). 8. NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may result in Before You Begin. 2. Connect the AC...
module connector. 3. Replace the label door (see Replacing the Battery). 5. To confirm the amount of memory installed in the memory- Back to your computer and an electrical outlet. 9. Slide the memory module firmly into place. ... the notch in the memory module with the tab in the computer: Click Start ® Control Panel® System and Security® System. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Label Door). 8. NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may result in Before You Begin. 2. Connect the AC...
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... not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Microwave Access (WiMax). Remove the label door (see Removing the Battery). 6. Back to Contents Page Wireless 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 is not authorized by your...
... not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Microwave Access (WiMax). Remove the label door (see Removing the Battery). 6. Back to Contents Page Wireless 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 is not authorized by your...