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Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Memory Module(s) Keyboard Hard Drive Palm Rest Power Button... in trademarks and trade names other countries; All rights reserved. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2010 Dell Inc. A00 Regulatory model: P07T series Regulatory type: P07T001 is used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Windows and the Windows...refer to change without the written permission of Microsoft Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products.
Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Memory Module(s) Keyboard Hard Drive Palm Rest Power Button... in trademarks and trade names other countries; All rights reserved. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2010 Dell Inc. A00 Regulatory model: P07T series Regulatory type: P07T001 is used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Windows and the Windows...refer to change without the written permission of Microsoft Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products.
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... as a connector on your computer). Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the instructions from step 4 to servicing that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Battery). 3.... board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Display Assembly). 7. 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...
... as a connector on your computer). Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the instructions from step 4 to servicing that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Battery). 3.... board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Display Assembly). 7. 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...
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... in Removing the Hard Drive. 5. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Follow the instructions from step 4 to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove... on the audio board. 8. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. 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 information that ...
... in Removing the Hard Drive. 5. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Follow the instructions from step 4 to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove... on the audio board. 8. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. 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 information that ...
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... (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Back to the unlock position. 4. 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...
... (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Back to the unlock position. 4. 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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...see Turning Off Your Computer) and all open files and exit all telephone or network cables from the computer. Damage due to servicing that the work surface is turned off when you disconnect the cable. CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable... edges or by its metal mounting bracket. 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 removing and installing components in your computer and then unplug the cable...
...see Turning Off Your Computer) and all open files and exit all telephone or network cables from the computer. Damage due to servicing that the work surface is turned off when you disconnect the cable. CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable... edges or by its metal mounting bracket. 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 removing and installing components in your computer and then unplug the cable...
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.... 7. Click Save to start over again, click Start Over on your computer's Service Tag in the Select Your Product Family list. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system...Enter your desktop and is located on the computer. 2. Click Download Now to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. To flash the BIOS: 1. Locate the BIOS update file for your computer: NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. ...
.... 7. Click Save to start over again, click Start Over on your computer's Service Tag in the Select Your Product Family list. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system...Enter your desktop and is located on the computer. 2. Click Download Now to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. To flash the BIOS: 1. Locate the BIOS update file for your computer: NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. ...
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... the Bluetooth Module 1. Align the connector on your computer). CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the Bluetooth module with your computer. Back to Contents Page Internal Module With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030 Service Manual Removing the Bluetooth Module Replacing the Bluetooth Module WARNING: Before working inside...
... the Bluetooth Module 1. Align the connector on your computer). CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the Bluetooth module with your computer. Back to Contents Page Internal Module With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030 Service Manual Removing the Bluetooth Module Replacing the Bluetooth Module WARNING: Before working inside...
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... bezel (see Removing the Display Assembly). 7. Back to the display back cover. Press down on the camera module to secure it 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...
... bezel (see Removing the Display Assembly). 7. Back to the display back cover. Press down on the camera module to secure it 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...
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...Replacing the Hard Drive. 6. Replace the battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. 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 system board. Connect the coin-cell battery cable ...
...Replacing the Hard Drive. 6. Replace the battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. 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 system board. Connect the coin-cell battery cable ...
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...in Before You Begin. 2. CAUTION: When removing the processor module, pull the module straight up. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is perpendicular to the processor when turning the cam screw. 6. CAUTION: To prevent intermittent contact between the ... system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Processor Heat Sink). Back to Contents Page Processor Module Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that...
...in Before You Begin. 2. CAUTION: When removing the processor module, pull the module straight up. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is perpendicular to the processor when turning the cam screw. 6. CAUTION: To prevent intermittent contact between the ... system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Processor Heat Sink). Back to Contents Page Processor Module Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that...
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...the fan cable to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside ...heat sink is replaced, use the thermal pad provided 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. WARNING: If you...
...the fan cable to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside ...heat sink is replaced, use the thermal pad provided 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. WARNING: If you...
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...). 3. Remove the two screws (one on each side) that secure the display assembly 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 safety information... that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a ...
...). 3. Remove the two screws (one on each side) that secure the display assembly 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 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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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 that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (...such as a connector on your computer (see Removing the Battery) before removing the hard drive. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your...
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 that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (...such as a connector on your computer (see Removing the Battery) before removing the hard drive. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your...
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Damage due 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.../regulatory_compliance. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the battery (see Removing the Display Assembly). 7. Back to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic ...
Damage due 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.../regulatory_compliance. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the battery (see Removing the Display Assembly). 7. Back to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic ...
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...1. Remove the palm rest (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Peel the power button cable off the palm rest. 8. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such..., ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer). Back to Contents Page Power Button Module Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030 Service Manual Removing the Power Button Module Replacing the Power Button Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety ...
...1. Remove the palm rest (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Peel the power button cable off the palm rest. 8. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such..., ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer). Back to Contents Page Power Button Module Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030 Service Manual Removing the Power Button Module Replacing the Power Button Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety ...
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CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time- Removing the Keyboard 1. Remove the three screws that secure the keyboard to ... the keyboard to disengage it from the tabs on your computer. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back 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...
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time- Removing the Keyboard 1. Remove the three screws that secure the keyboard to ... the keyboard to disengage it from the tabs on your computer. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back 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...
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... connector. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. See "Specifications" in Before You Begin. 2. 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 is not authorized by...
... connector. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. See "Specifications" in Before You Begin. 2. 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 is not authorized by...
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.... 5. Disconnect the antenna cables from sources other than Dell. For additional safety best practices information, see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in Before You Begin. 2. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer). Your computer ...Homepage at a time. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Battery). 3. 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 ...
.... 5. Disconnect the antenna cables from sources other than Dell. For additional safety best practices information, see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in Before You Begin. 2. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer). Your computer ...Homepage at a time. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Battery). 3. 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 ...
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... Removing the Battery). 3. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Optical Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030 Service Manual Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer...
... Removing the Battery). 3. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Optical Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030 Service Manual Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer...
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... computer base. 10. 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 that... shipped with your warranty. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the system board. Follow the instructions ...
... computer base. 10. 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 that... shipped with your warranty. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the system board. Follow the instructions ...