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... off the computer base as a connector on your warranty. Back to step 6 in Removing the Hard Drive. 5. Follow the instructions from step 4 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...
... off the computer base as a connector on your warranty. Back to step 6 in Removing the Hard Drive. 5. Follow the instructions from step 4 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...
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... Contents Page Replace the middle cover (see Replacing the Audio Board). 6. Back to the connector on the computer base. 3. Follow the instructions in Replacing the Hard Drive. 10. Route the AC adapter connector cable and place the AC adapter connector on the system board. 4. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the battery (see Replacing the Display...
... Contents Page Replace the middle cover (see Replacing the Audio Board). 6. Back to the connector on the computer base. 3. Follow the instructions in Replacing the Hard Drive. 10. Route the AC adapter connector cable and place the AC adapter connector on the system board. 4. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the battery (see Replacing the Display...
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CAUTION: To help prevent damage to step 6 in Removing the Hard Drive. 5. Disconnect the audio cable and the speaker cable from the Mini-Card(s). 7. Remove the battery (see Removing the Palm Rest). 6. Remove the palm rest (see ... should perform repairs on the audio board with your computer. Remove the three screws that secure the audio board 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 information that is not authorized by...
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to step 6 in Removing the Hard Drive. 5. Disconnect the audio cable and the speaker cable from the Mini-Card(s). 7. Remove the battery (see Removing the Palm Rest). 6. Remove the palm rest (see ... should perform repairs on the audio board with your computer. Remove the three screws that secure the audio board 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 information that is not authorized by...
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... from step 5 to the computer. Replace the three screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 7. Failure to do so may result in damage to step 7 in Replacing the Hard Drive. 8. Connect the audio cable and the... speaker cable to their respective connectors on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the audio board to the computer base. 4. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard...
... from step 5 to the computer. Replace the three screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 7. Failure to do so may result in damage to step 7 in Replacing the Hard Drive. 8. Connect the audio cable and the... speaker cable to their respective connectors on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the audio board to the computer base. 4. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard...
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...Hard Drive. 5. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Battery). 3. Press down on your computer. Remove the battery (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Remove the display assembly (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Lift the camera module off the display back cover. 1 display back cover 3 camera cable connector 2 camera module Replacing... working inside the computer. Back to Contents Page Camera Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Removing the Camera Replacing the Camera WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the...
...Hard Drive. 5. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Battery). 3. Press down on your computer. Remove the battery (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Remove the display assembly (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Lift the camera module off the display back cover. 1 display back cover 3 camera cable connector 2 camera module Replacing... working inside the computer. Back to Contents Page Camera Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Removing the Camera Replacing the Camera WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the...
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... from step 5 to step 7 in damage to do so may result in Replacing the Hard Drive. 9. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Bezel). 6. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 10. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Back to the connector on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer...
... from step 5 to step 7 in damage to do so may result in Replacing the Hard Drive. 9. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Bezel). 6. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 10. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Back to the connector on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer...
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...Connect the coin-cell battery cable to the connector on the system board. 7. Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 6 in Replacing the Hard Drive. 6. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. Remove the battery (see ... computer. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. 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 ...
...Connect the coin-cell battery cable to the connector on the system board. 7. Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 6 in Replacing the Hard Drive. 6. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. Remove the battery (see ... computer. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. 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 ...
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... damaging the bezel. 1. Be careful when removing it from step 5 to step 7 in position and replace the two screws (one on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the display bezel to the computer base. 3. Remove the two screws ... cables to the system board connector. 4. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 7. Display Bezel Removing the Display Bezel CAUTION: The display bezel is extremely fragile. Place the display assembly in Replacing the Hard Drive. 8. 1 display assembly 2 screws (2) Replacing the Display Assembly 1. Remove the two rubber...
... damaging the bezel. 1. Be careful when removing it from step 5 to step 7 in position and replace the two screws (one on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the display bezel to the computer base. 3. Remove the two screws ... cables to the system board connector. 4. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 7. Display Bezel Removing the Display Bezel CAUTION: The display bezel is extremely fragile. Place the display assembly in Replacing the Hard Drive. 8. 1 display assembly 2 screws (2) Replacing the Display Assembly 1. Remove the two rubber...
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... Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from the computer when the drive is On or in Before You Begin. 2. 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...
... Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from the computer when the drive is On or in Before You Begin. 2. 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...
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... the drivers and utilities for your computer, as needed . Follow the instructions in the hard-drive bracket. 4. Back to the computer. 10. 1 hard-drive bracket 3 screws (4) 2 hard drive Replacing the Hard Drive 1. Using the pull-tab, slide the hard-drive assembly into the connector on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to...
... the drivers and utilities for your computer, as needed . Follow the instructions in the hard-drive bracket. 4. Back to the computer. 10. 1 hard-drive bracket 3 screws (4) 2 hard drive Replacing the Hard Drive 1. Using the pull-tab, slide the hard-drive assembly into the connector on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to...
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Back to Contents Page Middle Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Removing the Middle Cover Replacing the Middle Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. CAUTION...Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). Remove the battery (see Removing the Palm Rest). 6. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Follow the instructions in Removing the Hard Drive...
Back to Contents Page Middle Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Removing the Middle Cover Replacing the Middle Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. CAUTION...Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). Remove the battery (see Removing the Palm Rest). 6. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Follow the instructions in Removing the Hard Drive...
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... the instructions from step 5 to the computer. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 6. Follow the instructions in Replacing the Hard Drive. 8. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Battery). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer base and snap the middle cover into place. 3. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. Align the tabs on the middle...
... the instructions from step 5 to the computer. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 6. Follow the instructions in Replacing the Hard Drive. 8. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Battery). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer base and snap the middle cover into place. 3. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. Align the tabs on the middle...
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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, read the safety information that shipped with your computer, ...not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). If you ordered a wireless Mini-Card with your warranty. For additional safety best practices information, see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in Removing the Hard Drive. 5. Removing ...
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, read the safety information that shipped with your computer, ...not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). If you ordered a wireless Mini-Card with your warranty. For additional safety best practices information, see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in Removing the Hard Drive. 5. Removing ...
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... antenna cable color scheme for your computer. Secure the unused antenna cables in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 8. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 10. Install the drivers and utilities for the MiniCards supported by your computer, as required... tuner (1 antenna cable) black 6. Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the Mini-Card you are keyed to step 7 in Replacing the Hard Drive. 9. Follow the instructions from its packaging. CAUTION: The connectors are installing. CAUTION: To avoid damage to slide the card ...
... antenna cable color scheme for your computer. Secure the unused antenna cables in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 8. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 10. Install the drivers and utilities for the MiniCards supported by your computer, as required... tuner (1 antenna cable) black 6. Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the Mini-Card you are keyed to step 7 in Replacing the Hard Drive. 9. Follow the instructions from its packaging. CAUTION: The connectors are installing. CAUTION: To avoid damage to slide the card ...
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...strap or by your computer). Remove the keyboard (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the three screws that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as possible. 9....main battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Follow the instructions in Removing the Hard Drive. 5. 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...
...strap or by your computer). Remove the keyboard (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the three screws that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as possible. 9....main battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Follow the instructions in Removing the Hard Drive. 5. 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...
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... secure the cables. 4. Close the display and turn the computer over. 8. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Replace the two rubber caps that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the four screws that secure the palm rest to Contents Page Slide the touch...to step 7 in Before You Begin. 2. 1 power button board cable connector 3 touch pad cable connector 2 screws (3) 4 plastic scribe Replacing the Palm Rest 1. Follow the instructions in Replacing the Hard Drive. 6. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Back to the computer base. 5.
... secure the cables. 4. Close the display and turn the computer over. 8. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Replace the two rubber caps that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the four screws that secure the palm rest to Contents Page Slide the touch...to step 7 in Before You Begin. 2. 1 power button board cable connector 3 touch pad cable connector 2 screws (3) 4 plastic scribe Replacing the Palm Rest 1. Follow the instructions in Replacing the Hard Drive. 6. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Back to the computer base. 5.
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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 your computer, read the safety information that secures the power button... Remove the battery (see Removing the Palm Rest). 6. Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 6 in Replacing the Hard Drive. Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 7 in Removing the Hard Drive. 5. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the palm rest. 4....
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 your computer, read the safety information that secures the power button... Remove the battery (see Removing the Palm Rest). 6. Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 6 in Replacing the Hard Drive. Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 7 in Removing the Hard Drive. 5. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the palm rest. 4....
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... to the computer base. 13. Follow the instructions in Removing the Hard Drive. 6. Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 6 in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the screw that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface ... the AC adapter connector cable from the connectors on your computer). Back 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 shipped with your...
... to the computer base. 13. Follow the instructions in Removing the Hard Drive. 6. Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 6 in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the screw that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface ... the AC adapter connector cable from the connectors on your computer). Back 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 shipped with your...
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... step 5 to correctly place the system board. 5. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Processor Heat Sink). 3. Follow the instructions in Replacing the Hard Drive. 13. If removed, replace the processor fan and heat sink assembly (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Middle Cover). 9. Replace the middle cover (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 12. Turn on the...
... step 5 to correctly place the system board. 5. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Processor Heat Sink). 3. Follow the instructions in Replacing the Hard Drive. 13. If removed, replace the processor fan and heat sink assembly (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Middle Cover). 9. Replace the middle cover (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 12. Turn on the...
Setup Guide
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... fan (see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals). Keyboard failure - No bootable partition on page 67) for assistance. Replace the battery (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). Keyboard failure or loose cable. Disconnect the USB device. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on hard drive, the hard drive cable is loose, or...
... fan (see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals). Keyboard failure - No bootable partition on page 67) for assistance. Replace the battery (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). Keyboard failure or loose cable. Disconnect the USB device. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on hard drive, the hard drive cable is loose, or...