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...). 9. Remove the internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology, if installed (see Removing the Bluetooth Card). 8. Replacing the Wireless Sniffer Board Lift the wireless sniffer board out of the computer. 10. Remove the M2 x3-mm screw that secures the wireless sniffer board to Contents Page Computer Base and Components Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™...
...). 9. Remove the internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology, if installed (see Removing the Bluetooth Card). 8. Replacing the Wireless Sniffer Board Lift the wireless sniffer board out of the computer. 10. Remove the M2 x3-mm screw that secures the wireless sniffer board to Contents Page Computer Base and Components Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™...
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... sniffer board to the base of the computer. 10. Replace the internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology, if installed (see Replacing the Hinge Cover). 9. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Bluetooth Card). 6. Follow the instructions in the base of the computer. Remove the hard...connector board out of the computer, and then lower the board into place. 3. Replace the display assembly (see Removing the Bluetooth Card). 8. Remove the internal card with the screw hole in Before You Begin. 2. Disconnect the audio cable from the system board. 11. Remove the ...
... sniffer board to the base of the computer. 10. Replace the internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology, if installed (see Replacing the Hinge Cover). 9. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Bluetooth Card). 6. Follow the instructions in the base of the computer. Remove the hard...connector board out of the computer, and then lower the board into place. 3. Replace the display assembly (see Removing the Bluetooth Card). 8. Remove the internal card with the screw hole in Before You Begin. 2. Disconnect the audio cable from the system board. 11. Remove the ...
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...(see Removing the Keyboard). 6. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Hard Drive). 4. Remove the internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology, if installed (see Replacing the Bluetooth Card). 6. Connect the audio cable to the base of the computer, and then lower the board into place... the optical drive (see Removing the Display Assembly). 7. Replace the internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology, if installed (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Replace the keyboard (see Removing the Bluetooth Card). Align the screw hole in the audio connector board with the screw hole...
...(see Removing the Keyboard). 6. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Hard Drive). 4. Remove the internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology, if installed (see Replacing the Bluetooth Card). 6. Connect the audio cable to the base of the computer, and then lower the board into place... the optical drive (see Removing the Display Assembly). 7. Replace the internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology, if installed (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Replace the keyboard (see Removing the Bluetooth Card). Align the screw hole in the audio connector board with the screw hole...
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Disconnect the CIR cable from the system board. 11. Replace the internal card with the screw hole in the base of the computer. 4. Replace the hard drive (see Removing the Optical Drive). 3. Remove the optical drive (see... begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the CIR board with Bluetooth wireless technology, if installed (see Replacing the Hinge Cover). 9. Replace the display assembly (see Removing the Hard Drive). Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Bluetooth Card). 6. Connect the CIR cable to the CIR board. 2. Follow the instructions...
Disconnect the CIR cable from the system board. 11. Replace the internal card with the screw hole in the base of the computer. 4. Replace the hard drive (see Removing the Optical Drive). 3. Remove the optical drive (see... begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the CIR board with Bluetooth wireless technology, if installed (see Replacing the Hinge Cover). 9. Replace the display assembly (see Removing the Hard Drive). Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Bluetooth Card). 6. Connect the CIR cable to the CIR board. 2. Follow the instructions...
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...the cable is replaced. 11. Align the screw hole in the modem connector with Bluetooth wireless technology, if applicable (see Removing the Palm Rest). 9. Replace the optical drive (see Removing the Bluetooth Card). 8. Disconnect the modem connector cable from the modem. 10. Connect the modem ... cable to the base of the computer, and then lower the connector into place. 2. Remove the palm rest (see Replacing the Bluetooth Card). 6. NOTICE: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the base of the computer. NOTICE: Ensure that secures...
...the cable is replaced. 11. Align the screw hole in the modem connector with Bluetooth wireless technology, if applicable (see Removing the Palm Rest). 9. Replace the optical drive (see Removing the Bluetooth Card). 8. Disconnect the modem connector cable from the modem. 10. Connect the modem ... cable to the base of the computer, and then lower the connector into place. 2. Remove the palm rest (see Replacing the Bluetooth Card). 6. NOTICE: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the base of the computer. NOTICE: Ensure that secures...
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... the display assembly (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 4. Remove the internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology, if installed (see Replacing the Hinge Cover). 8. Replace the hinge cover (see Removing the Bluetooth Card). 8. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Display Assembly). 7. Remove...ExpressCard cage into place. 2. Replace the internal card with the screw holes on the ExpressCard cage with Bluetooth wireless technology, if applicable (see Replacing the Hard Drive). Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Bluetooth Card). 5. Remove the keyboard (see Replacing the ...
... the display assembly (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 4. Remove the internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology, if installed (see Replacing the Hinge Cover). 8. Replace the hinge cover (see Removing the Bluetooth Card). 8. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Display Assembly). 7. Remove...ExpressCard cage into place. 2. Replace the internal card with the screw holes on the ExpressCard cage with Bluetooth wireless technology, if applicable (see Replacing the Hard Drive). Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Bluetooth Card). 5. Remove the keyboard (see Replacing the ...
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... section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Connect the cable to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Removing the Bluetooth Card Replacing the Bluetooth Card CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in...
... section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Connect the cable to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Removing the Bluetooth Card Replacing the Bluetooth Card CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in...
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Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Bluetooth Card). 8. Remove the internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology, if installed (see Removing the Hard Drive). 4. Be careful not to Contents Page Processor Module Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module Removing the Processor Module CAUTION: Before...
Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Bluetooth Card). 8. Remove the internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology, if installed (see Removing the Hard Drive). 4. Be careful not to Contents Page Processor Module Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module Removing the Processor Module CAUTION: Before...
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... the palm rest (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 7. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Bluetooth Card). 6. When the processor module is in an intermittent connection or permanent damage to Contents Page Replace the internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology, if applicable (see Replacing the Optical Drive). Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the...
... the palm rest (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 7. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Bluetooth Card). 6. When the processor module is in an intermittent connection or permanent damage to Contents Page Replace the internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology, if applicable (see Replacing the Optical Drive). Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the...
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... card with Bluetooth wireless technology, if applicable (see Removing the Hinge Cover). 5. In sequential order, tighten the four captive screws to secure the processor thermal-cooling assembly to the system board. 3. Back to Contents Page Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 ...the Product Information Guide. 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Bluetooth Card). 8. Remove the internal card with the screw holes on the system board. 2. Replace the palm rest (see Removing the Optical Drive). 3. Remove...
... card with Bluetooth wireless technology, if applicable (see Removing the Hinge Cover). 5. In sequential order, tighten the four captive screws to secure the processor thermal-cooling assembly to the system board. 3. Back to Contents Page Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 ...the Product Information Guide. 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Bluetooth Card). 8. Remove the internal card with the screw holes on the system board. 2. Replace the palm rest (see Removing the Optical Drive). 3. Remove...
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Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Bluetooth Card). 8. Remove the internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology, if installed (see Removing the Hinge Cover). 5. Remove the fan. 1 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2) 2 fan 3 fan connector Replacing the Fan CAUTION: Before you.... Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Hard Drive). 4. Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws that secure the fan to Contents Page Fan Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Removing the Fan Replacing the Fan Removing the Fan CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow...
Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Bluetooth Card). 8. Remove the internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology, if installed (see Removing the Hinge Cover). 5. Remove the fan. 1 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2) 2 fan 3 fan connector Replacing the Fan CAUTION: Before you.... Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Hard Drive). 4. Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws that secure the fan to Contents Page Fan Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Removing the Fan Replacing the Fan Removing the Fan CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow...
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.... Back to the system board connector. 4. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Keyboard). 10. Replace the internal card with the holes on the fan with Bluetooth wireless technology, if applicable (see Replacing the Bluetooth Card). 8. Align the screw holes on the base of the computer. 3. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Graphics...
.... Back to the system board connector. 4. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Keyboard). 10. Replace the internal card with the holes on the fan with Bluetooth wireless technology, if applicable (see Replacing the Bluetooth Card). 8. Align the screw holes on the base of the computer. 3. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Graphics...
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... hinge cover (see Removing the Bluetooth Card). 8. Removing the Graphics Card Assembly CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1. In sequential order, tighten the three captive screws to secure the graphics card assembly to Contents Page Graphics Card Assembly Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521...
... hinge cover (see Removing the Bluetooth Card). 8. Removing the Graphics Card Assembly CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1. In sequential order, tighten the three captive screws to secure the graphics card assembly to Contents Page Graphics Card Assembly Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521...
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...If you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Modem Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Removing the Modem Replacing the Modem Removing the Modem CAUTION: Before you feel ...Removing the Keyboard). 6. Pull up on the system board. Remove the internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology, if installed (see Removing the Display Assembly). 7. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Bluetooth Card). 8. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Hard Drive). 4. Disconnect the...
...If you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Modem Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Removing the Modem Replacing the Modem Removing the Modem CAUTION: Before you feel ...Removing the Keyboard). 6. Pull up on the system board. Remove the internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology, if installed (see Removing the Display Assembly). 7. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Bluetooth Card). 8. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Hard Drive). 4. Disconnect the...
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...the system board and the base of the computer. 4. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Optical Drive). Align the modem with Bluetooth wireless technology, if applicable (see Replacing the Bluetooth Card). 6. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. 2. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 10. Replace the... the hinge cover (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 5. Replace the two M2 x 3-mm screws and secure the modem to Contents Page Replace the internal card with the screw hole and press the modem into the connector on the system board. 3.
...the system board and the base of the computer. 4. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Optical Drive). Align the modem with Bluetooth wireless technology, if applicable (see Replacing the Bluetooth Card). 6. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. 2. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 10. Replace the... the hinge cover (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 5. Replace the two M2 x 3-mm screws and secure the modem to Contents Page Replace the internal card with the screw hole and press the modem into the connector on the system board. 3.
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...image shown below. 9. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Bluetooth Card). NOTE: The screw locations may vary slightly from the system board. Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest ...palm rest from the bottom of the palm rest. 10. Follow the instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1. Remove the internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology, if installed (see Removing the Display Assembly). 7. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Optical Drive). 3. NOTICE...
...image shown below. 9. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Bluetooth Card). NOTE: The screw locations may vary slightly from the system board. Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest ...palm rest from the bottom of the palm rest. 10. Follow the instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1. Remove the internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology, if installed (see Removing the Display Assembly). 7. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Optical Drive). 3. NOTICE...
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Connect the touch pad connector to Contents Page NOTICE: Ensure that the touch pad cable and the cable for the Bluetooth card with Bluetooth wireless technology, if applicable (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 10. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 7. 11. ... the hinge cover (see Replacing the Optical Drive). Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Hinge Cover). 9. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Bluetooth Card). 6. Replace the four M2 x 3-mm screws on the bottom of the palm rest. 4. Turn the computer over and replace the eleven M2.5 x...
Connect the touch pad connector to Contents Page NOTICE: Ensure that the touch pad cable and the cable for the Bluetooth card with Bluetooth wireless technology, if applicable (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 10. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 7. 11. ... the hinge cover (see Replacing the Optical Drive). Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Hinge Cover). 9. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Bluetooth Card). 6. Replace the four M2 x 3-mm screws on the bottom of the palm rest. 4. Turn the computer over and replace the eleven M2.5 x...
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... to the base of the computer. 11. Back to Contents Page Speaker Assembly Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Removing the Speaker Assembly Replacing the Speaker... Assembly Removing the Speaker Assembly CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1. Follow the instructions in the speaker assembly with Bluetooth wireless technology, if installed (see Removing the Bluetooth Card...
... to the base of the computer. 11. Back to Contents Page Speaker Assembly Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Removing the Speaker Assembly Replacing the Speaker... Assembly Removing the Speaker Assembly CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1. Follow the instructions in the speaker assembly with Bluetooth wireless technology, if installed (see Removing the Bluetooth Card...
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Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 7. Back to Contents Page 4. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 10. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Hinge Cover). 9. Replace the internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology, if applicable (see Replacing the Optical Drive). Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Bluetooth Card). 6. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 5.
Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 7. Back to Contents Page 4. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 10. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Hinge Cover). 9. Replace the internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology, if applicable (see Replacing the Optical Drive). Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Bluetooth Card). 6. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 5.
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...Removing the Optical Drive). 3. Remove the graphics card assembly, if installed (see Removing a Memory Module). 12. Disconnect the cable for transferring the Service Tag to Contents Page System Board Assembly Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual ...replacement system board. The replacement kit for the system board includes media that provides a utility for the Bluetooth card with Bluetooth wireless technology, if installed (see Removing a Mini Card). 5. Remove the palm rest (see Removing a Memory Module). 6. Disconnect the consumer infrared (CIR)...
...Removing the Optical Drive). 3. Remove the graphics card assembly, if installed (see Removing a Memory Module). 12. Disconnect the cable for transferring the Service Tag to Contents Page System Board Assembly Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual ...replacement system board. The replacement kit for the system board includes media that provides a utility for the Bluetooth card with Bluetooth wireless technology, if installed (see Removing a Mini Card). 5. Remove the palm rest (see Removing a Memory Module). 6. Disconnect the consumer infrared (CIR)...