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... Hard Drive 164 Removing the Hard Drive 164 Replacing the Hard Drive 166 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 167 Optical Drive 167 Removing the Optical Drive 167 Hinge Cover 168 Removing the Hinge Cover 168 Replacing the Hinge Cover 169 Keyboard 169 Removing the Keyboard 170 Replacing the Keyboard 171 Memory 172 Removing the DIMM A Memory Module...
... Hard Drive 164 Removing the Hard Drive 164 Replacing the Hard Drive 166 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 167 Optical Drive 167 Removing the Optical Drive 167 Hinge Cover 168 Removing the Hinge Cover 168 Replacing the Hinge Cover 169 Keyboard 169 Removing the Keyboard 170 Replacing the Keyboard 171 Memory 172 Removing the DIMM A Memory Module...
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... ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 134). Correct the appropriate options in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell MediaDirect problems" on page 113). Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or the mouse during the boot routine. L I C E N S E D C O N T E N T I S N O T A C C E S S I B L E I N M E D I A D I L U R E - The software you are attempting...
... ADDRESS, READ VALUE EXPECTING VALUE - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 134). Correct the appropriate options in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell MediaDirect problems" on page 113). Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or the mouse during the boot routine. L I C E N S E D C O N T E N T I S N O T A C C E S S I B L E I N M E D I A D I L U R E - The software you are attempting...
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..."Contacting Dell" on page 203). Contact the ExpressCard manufacturer. 130 Troubleshooting U N E X P E C T E D I N T E R R U P T I S N O T R E A D Y - Replace the ... N I Z E D B Y W I T H A D E L L - X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I CA L L Y L O W - Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Windows taskbar. C HECK TH E EXPRESSCARD - Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 137. WA R N I N G : BA T T E R Y I S C R I T I B L E . If the card supports this feature. P R O V I D E D E X P R...
..."Contacting Dell" on page 203). Contact the ExpressCard manufacturer. 130 Troubleshooting U N E X P E C T E D I N T E R R U P T I S N O T R E A D Y - Replace the ... N I Z E D B Y W I T H A D E L L - X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I CA L L Y L O W - Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Windows taskbar. C HECK TH E EXPRESSCARD - Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 137. WA R N I N G : BA T T E R Y I S C R I T I B L E . If the card supports this feature. P R O V I D E D E X P R...
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Adding and Replacing Parts 169 NOTICE: To avoid damage to lift the hinge cover on page 53. Keyboard For more information about the keyboard, see "Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad" on the right side. 4 Ease the hinge cover up, moving from right to left, and remove it. 1 2 1 hinge cover 2 scribe Replacing the Hinge Cover 1 Insert the left edge of the hinge cover. 2 Press from left to right until the cover snaps into the indent to the hinge cover, do not lift the cover on both sides simultaneously. 3 Insert a plastic scribe into place.
Adding and Replacing Parts 169 NOTICE: To avoid damage to lift the hinge cover on page 53. Keyboard For more information about the keyboard, see "Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad" on the right side. 4 Ease the hinge cover up, moving from right to left, and remove it. 1 2 1 hinge cover 2 scribe Replacing the Hinge Cover 1 Insert the left edge of the hinge cover. 2 Press from left to right until the cover snaps into the indent to the hinge cover, do not lift the cover on both sides simultaneously. 3 Insert a plastic scribe into place.
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...the keyboard cable out of the keyboard connector on the back of the keyboard. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the DIMM A memory module cover. 170 Adding and Replacing Parts... CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 161. 2 Remove the hinge cover (see "Hinge Cover" on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and ...
...the keyboard cable out of the keyboard connector on the back of the keyboard. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the DIMM A memory module cover. 170 Adding and Replacing Parts... CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 161. 2 Remove the hinge cover (see "Hinge Cover" on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and ...
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Adding and Replacing Parts 171 1 2 3 4 5 1 keyboard screws (2) 3 tabs (5) 5 cable release lever 2 keyboard 4 keyboard cable Replacing the Keyboard 1 Slide the keyboard cable into the keyboard connector on the DIMM A memory module cover. 2 Rotate the cable release lever to secure the cable. 3 Hook the tabs along the front edge of the keyboard into the palm rest. 4 Press on the right edge near the top to snap the keyboard into place. 5 Replace the two keyboard screws at the top of the keyboard.
Adding and Replacing Parts 171 1 2 3 4 5 1 keyboard screws (2) 3 tabs (5) 5 cable release lever 2 keyboard 4 keyboard cable Replacing the Keyboard 1 Slide the keyboard cable into the keyboard connector on the DIMM A memory module cover. 2 Rotate the cable release lever to secure the cable. 3 Hook the tabs along the front edge of the keyboard into the palm rest. 4 Press on the right edge near the top to snap the keyboard into place. 5 Replace the two keyboard screws at the top of the keyboard.
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... Memory modules purchased from Dell are intended for information on the memory supported by your computer memory by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on each end of the memory module connector until the module pops up. 172 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: To prevent... damage to the memory module connector, do not remove it. See "Specifications" on page 205 for your computer has only one accessed from beneath the keyboard (DIMM A), and the other accessed from the ...
... Memory modules purchased from Dell are intended for information on the memory supported by your computer memory by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on each end of the memory module connector until the module pops up. 172 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: To prevent... damage to the memory module connector, do not remove it. See "Specifications" on page 205 for your computer has only one accessed from beneath the keyboard (DIMM A), and the other accessed from the ...
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1 2 1 tab 2 notch 3 Replace the memory module cover. 4 Replace the keyboard and hinge cover. 5 Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your desktop, then click Properties→ General. • Windows ... additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information. Click the Windows Vista Start button , right-click Computer, and then click Properties. 174 Adding and Replacing Parts
1 2 1 tab 2 notch 3 Replace the memory module cover. 4 Replace the keyboard and hinge cover. 5 Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your desktop, then click Properties→ General. • Windows ... additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information. Click the Windows Vista Start button , right-click Computer, and then click Properties. 174 Adding and Replacing Parts
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... or software program sold by the standard Dell limited warranty for your computer. Dell-installed peripherals include any internal expansion cards, or Dell-branded module bay or ExpressCard accessories. In addition, any Dellbranded monitors, keyboards, mice, speakers, microphones for a Class...Office, Norton Antivirus, etc). However, Dell also extends a parts replacement program to comply with the limits for telephonic modems, docking stations/port replicators, networking products, and all associated cabling are covered by Dell not under the Dell brand (printers, scanners, cameras, ...
... or software program sold by the standard Dell limited warranty for your computer. Dell-installed peripherals include any internal expansion cards, or Dell-branded module bay or ExpressCard accessories. In addition, any Dellbranded monitors, keyboards, mice, speakers, microphones for a Class...Office, Norton Antivirus, etc). However, Dell also extends a parts replacement program to comply with the limits for telephonic modems, docking stations/port replicators, networking products, and all associated cabling are covered by Dell not under the Dell brand (printers, scanners, cameras, ...
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..., 196 CD about, 70 CD-RW drive problems, 122 drive problems, 121 Check Disk, 122 cleaning display, 218 keyboard, 218 media, 220 mouse, 219 touch pad, 219 coin-cell battery replacing, 190 Index 243 See sound B battery charge gauge, 61 charging, 65 checking the charge, 60 performance, 59 power... meter, 61 removing, 65 replacing coin-cell battery, 190 storing, 66 BD. Index Numbers 8-in-1 memory card reader, 95 A ...
..., 196 CD about, 70 CD-RW drive problems, 122 drive problems, 121 Check Disk, 122 cleaning display, 218 keyboard, 218 media, 220 mouse, 219 touch pad, 219 coin-cell battery replacing, 190 Index 243 See sound B battery charge gauge, 61 charging, 65 checking the charge, 60 performance, 59 power... meter, 61 removing, 65 replacing coin-cell battery, 190 storing, 66 BD. Index Numbers 8-in-1 memory card reader, 95 A ...
Service Manual
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...the hard drive (see Removing the Hinge Cover). 5. Replacing the Wireless Sniffer Board Remove the hinge cover (see ... x3-mm screw that secures the wireless sniffer board to Contents Page Computer Base and Components Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Wireless Sniffer Board Audio Connector Board Consumer Infrared (... Disconnect the sniffer cable from the system board. 11. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Display Assembly). 7. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Keyboard). 6. Lift the wireless sniffer board out of the computer. 10....
...the hard drive (see Removing the Hinge Cover). 5. Replacing the Wireless Sniffer Board Remove the hinge cover (see ... x3-mm screw that secures the wireless sniffer board to Contents Page Computer Base and Components Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Wireless Sniffer Board Audio Connector Board Consumer Infrared (... Disconnect the sniffer cable from the system board. 11. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Display Assembly). 7. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Keyboard). 6. Lift the wireless sniffer board out of the computer. 10....
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... optical drive (see Removing the Bluetooth Card). 8. Remove the hard drive (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 5. Replace the palm rest (see Removing the Hard Drive). 4. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 10. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Audio Connector Board Removing the Audio Connector Board CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow...
... optical drive (see Removing the Bluetooth Card). 8. Remove the hard drive (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 5. Replace the palm rest (see Removing the Hard Drive). 4. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 10. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Audio Connector Board Removing the Audio Connector Board CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow...
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...the internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology, if installed (see Replacing the Bluetooth Card). 6. Replace the hard drive (see Removing the Keyboard). 6. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 7. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 5. Consumer Infrared (CIR) Board Removing...board with the screw hole in the base of the computer. 4. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Bluetooth Card). Replacing the Audio Connector Board CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure,...
...the internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology, if installed (see Replacing the Bluetooth Card). 6. Replace the hard drive (see Removing the Keyboard). 6. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 7. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 5. Consumer Infrared (CIR) Board Removing...board with the screw hole in the base of the computer. 4. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Bluetooth Card). Replacing the Audio Connector Board CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure,...
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... Guide. 1. Follow the instructions in the CIR board with Bluetooth wireless technology, if installed (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 5. 8. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 10. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Connect the CIR cable to the CIR board. 2. Replace the optical drive (see Removing the Hard Drive). Remove the hard drive (see...
... Guide. 1. Follow the instructions in the CIR board with Bluetooth wireless technology, if installed (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 5. 8. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 10. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Connect the CIR cable to the CIR board. 2. Replace the optical drive (see Removing the Hard Drive). Remove the hard drive (see...
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... Guide. 1. NOTICE: Ensure that secures the modem connector to the modem. 3. Replace the display assembly (see Removing the Keyboard). 6. Replace the hard drive (see Removing the Hinge Cover). 5. Remove the hinge cover (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 10. Remove the display assembly (see Replacing the Hinge Cover). 9. Lift the modem connector out of the computer...
... Guide. 1. NOTICE: Ensure that secures the modem connector to the modem. 3. Replace the display assembly (see Removing the Keyboard). 6. Replace the hard drive (see Removing the Hinge Cover). 5. Remove the hinge cover (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 10. Remove the display assembly (see Replacing the Hinge Cover). 9. Lift the modem connector out of the computer...
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... internal card with the screw holes on the ExpressCard cage with Bluetooth wireless technology, if applicable (see Replacing the Hinge Cover). 8. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Bluetooth Card). 5. Remove the display assembly (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Replace the keyboard (see Removing the Display Assembly). 7. Removing the ExpressCard Cage CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure...
... internal card with the screw holes on the ExpressCard cage with Bluetooth wireless technology, if applicable (see Replacing the Hinge Cover). 8. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Bluetooth Card). 5. Remove the display assembly (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Replace the keyboard (see Removing the Display Assembly). 7. Removing the ExpressCard Cage CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure...
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... the palm rest (see Removing the Keyboard). 6. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Palm Rest). 9. NOTICE: When removing the processor module, pull the module straight up. Back 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...
... the palm rest (see Removing the Keyboard). 6. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Palm Rest). 9. NOTICE: When removing the processor module, pull the module straight up. Back 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...
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... is perpendicular to the processor when turning the cam screw. 2. Replace the processor thermal-cooling assembly (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Optical Drive). Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 7. A processor module that the cam lock is...substrate on which will receive a new thermal pad along with Bluetooth wireless technology, if applicable (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 5. Replacing the Processor Module CAUTION: Before you will include an affixed thermal pad, or you begin the following ...
... is perpendicular to the processor when turning the cam screw. 2. Replace the processor thermal-cooling assembly (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Optical Drive). Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 7. A processor module that the cam lock is...substrate on which will receive a new thermal pad along with Bluetooth wireless technology, if applicable (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 5. Replacing the Processor Module CAUTION: Before you will include an affixed thermal pad, or you begin the following ...
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... Removing the Hard Drive). 4. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Keyboard). 6. Back to Contents Page Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Replacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly CAUTION: Before you begin the...
... Removing the Hard Drive). 4. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Keyboard). 6. Back to Contents Page Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Replacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly CAUTION: Before you begin the...
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... procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard For more information about the keyboard, see Removing the Hinge Cover). 3. Rotate the keyboard connector latch upward to the keyboard connector. 5. Lift the keyboard and hold it up and slightly forward to access...
... procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard For more information about the keyboard, see Removing the Hinge Cover). 3. Rotate the keyboard connector latch upward to the keyboard connector. 5. Lift the keyboard and hold it up and slightly forward to access...