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...for property damage, personal injury, or death. All rights reserved. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; Windows and the Windows start button logo are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this document ... proprietary interest in this document is strictly forbidden. and is used in trademarks and trade names other countries; Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Memory Module(s) Keyboard Hard Drive Palm Rest Power Button Board Wireless Mini-Card...
...for property damage, personal injury, or death. All rights reserved. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; Windows and the Windows start button logo are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this document ... proprietary interest in this document is strictly forbidden. and is used in trademarks and trade names other countries; Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Memory Module(s) Keyboard Hard Drive Palm Rest Power Button Board Wireless Mini-Card...
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...dislodge the AC adapter connector cable from the connector on your computer. Back to Contents Page AC Adapter Connector Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Removing the AC Adapter Connector Replacing the AC Adapter Connector 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 ...
...dislodge the AC adapter connector cable from the connector on your computer. Back to Contents Page AC Adapter Connector Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Removing the AC Adapter Connector Replacing the AC Adapter Connector 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 ...
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...battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Remove the palm rest (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. ...the Audio Board 1. Align the connectors on the audio board with your computer. Back to Contents Page Audio Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Removing the Audio Board Replacing the Audio Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety ...
...battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Remove the palm rest (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. ...the Audio Board 1. Align the connectors on the audio board with your computer. Back to Contents Page Audio Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Removing the Audio Board Replacing the Audio Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety ...
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... position. 4. Do not use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. 1. Removing the Battery 1. Slide the battery into place. Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 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...
... position. 4. Do not use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. 1. Removing the Battery 1. Slide the battery into place. Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 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...
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...computer, perform the following tools: l Phillips screwdriver l Small flat-blade screwdriver l Plastic scribe l BIOS executable update program available at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from the network device. 3. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure... ensure your computer. if you are correctly oriented and aligned. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This manual provides instructions for ...
...computer, perform the following tools: l Phillips screwdriver l Small flat-blade screwdriver l Plastic scribe l BIOS executable update program available at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from the network device. 3. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure... ensure your computer. if you are correctly oriented and aligned. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This manual provides instructions for ...
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Click Confirm. 5. Back to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. Go to Contents Page Select the type of results appear on the screen. c. A list of product in the Select Your Product Model ... Family list. Click Download Now to your desktop and is available or when replacing the system board. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual The BIOS may require flashing when an update is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 9. The file icon appears...
Click Confirm. 5. Back to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. Go to Contents Page Select the type of results appear on the screen. c. A list of product in the Select Your Product Model ... Family list. Click Download Now to your desktop and is available or when replacing the system board. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual The BIOS may require flashing when an update is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 9. The file icon appears...
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...posts. 3. Press down on the camera module to secure it to the display back cover. Back to Contents Page Camera Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Removing the Camera Replacing the Camera WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is ...not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty. Follow the instructions from the connector on your computer). For ...
...posts. 3. Press down on the camera module to secure it to the display back cover. Back to Contents Page Camera Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Removing the Camera Replacing the Camera WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is ...not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty. Follow the instructions from the connector on your computer). For ...
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...in Removing the Hard Drive. 5. Remove the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 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 glued to the connector on the system board. 4. Follow the instructions in...
...in Removing the Hard Drive. 5. Remove the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 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 glued to the connector on the system board. 4. Follow the instructions in...
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...; is hot, do so may result in sequential order (indicated next to Contents Page Processor Heat Sink Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat Sink WARNING: Before working inside the computer. Follow the ...by 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. Replace the system board (see Removing the System Board). 3. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Battery)...
...; is hot, do so may result in sequential order (indicated next to Contents Page Processor Heat Sink Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat Sink WARNING: Before working inside the computer. Follow the ...by 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. Replace the system board (see Removing the System Board). 3. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Battery)...
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...Card(s). 7. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the computer base. 10. Remove the palm rest (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Palm Rest). 6. Damage due to step 6 in Before You Begin....the Mini-Card antenna cables from step 4 to servicing that shipped with your computer. Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display-Panel Brackets WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the ...
...Card(s). 7. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the computer base. 10. Remove the palm rest (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Palm Rest). 6. Damage due to step 6 in Before You Begin....the Mini-Card antenna cables from step 4 to servicing that shipped with your computer. Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display-Panel Brackets WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the ...
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... touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the new hard drive. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information ...To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from the computer when the drive is On or in Before You Begin....
... touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the new hard drive. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information ...To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from the computer when the drive is On or in Before You Begin....
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... Palm Rest). 6. Follow the instructions in Removing the Hard Drive. 5. Removing the Middle Cover 1. Turn the computer over. 9. Back to Contents Page Middle Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Removing the Middle Cover Replacing the Middle Cover WARNING: Before working inside your warranty. Damage due to step 6 in Before You Begin...
... Palm Rest). 6. Follow the instructions in Removing the Hard Drive. 5. Removing the Middle Cover 1. Turn the computer over. 9. Back to Contents Page Middle Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Removing the Middle Cover Replacing the Middle Cover WARNING: Before working inside your warranty. Damage due to step 6 in Before You Begin...
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... the computer over and open the display as far as a connector on your warranty. consuming to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard 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 possible. For additional ...
... the computer over and open the display as far as a connector on your warranty. consuming to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard 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 possible. For additional ...
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... Follow the instructions in the Setup Guide that shipped with your computer. Back to Contents Page Memory Module(s) Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read ...the safety information that shipped with your computer or at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing...
... Follow the instructions in the Setup Guide that shipped with your computer. Back to Contents Page Memory Module(s) Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read ...the safety information that shipped with your computer or at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing...
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... Area Network (WLAN), WLAN/Bluetooth® combo, or Worldwide Interoperability for Mini-Cards from sources other than Dell. Remove the battery (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Back to Contents Page Wireless Mini-Card(s) Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Removing the Mini-Card(s) Replacing the Mini-Card(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer. Damage...
... Area Network (WLAN), WLAN/Bluetooth® combo, or Worldwide Interoperability for Mini-Cards from sources other than Dell. Remove the battery (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Back to Contents Page Wireless Mini-Card(s) Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Removing the Mini-Card(s) Replacing the Mini-Card(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer. Damage...
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...the palm rest, and pry out the palm rest off the computer base. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Remove the four screws that cover the palm ...; is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as possible. 9. Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that ...
...the palm rest, and pry out the palm rest off the computer base. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Remove the four screws that cover the palm ...; is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as possible. 9. Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that ...
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...damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Replace the screw that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your warranty. Remove the keyboard (... the Power Button Board 1. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Power Button Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Removing the Power Button Board Replacing the Power Button Board WARNING: Before working inside...
...damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Replace the screw that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your warranty. Remove the keyboard (... the Power Button Board 1. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Power Button Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Removing the Power Button Board Replacing the Power Button Board WARNING: Before working inside...
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... to the computer. Replace the four screws (two on each speaker) that secure the speakers to the computer base. 5. Back to Contents Page Speakers Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Removing the Speakers Replacing the Speakers WARNING: Before working inside the computer. Damage due to servicing that shipped with your computer. Replace...
... to the computer. Replace the four screws (two on each speaker) that secure the speakers to the computer base. 5. Back to Contents Page Speakers Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Removing the Speakers Replacing the Speakers WARNING: Before working inside the computer. Damage due to servicing that shipped with your computer. Replace...
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...main battery (see Removing the Keyboard). 5. Remove the screw that secures the system board to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board 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 ...
...main battery (see Removing the Keyboard). 5. Remove the screw that secures the system board to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board 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 ...
Setup Guide
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... section provides information that you may vary by region. Computer Model Memory Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 System Information Processor type Intel® Core™ i3 Chipset Intel HM57 Memory module connector Memory module capacities Memory type two user-accessible SODIMM connectors 1 ...
... section provides information that you may vary by region. Computer Model Memory Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 System Information Processor type Intel® Core™ i3 Chipset Intel HM57 Memory module connector Memory module capacities Memory type two user-accessible SODIMM connectors 1 ...