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... reserved. Dell Inc. Windows and the Windows start button logo are trademarks of Dell Inc. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2010 Dell Inc. and is subject to change without the written permission of Dell Inc.; Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Memory Module(s) Keyboard Hard Drive Palm Rest Power Button Board Wireless Mini-Card(s) Audio Board Coin-Cell Battery Display Camera Middle Cover AC Adapter Connector System Board Processor Heat Sink Speakers Flashing the BIOS Notes, Cautions...
... reserved. Dell Inc. Windows and the Windows start button logo are trademarks of Dell Inc. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2010 Dell Inc. and is subject to change without the written permission of Dell Inc.; Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Memory Module(s) Keyboard Hard Drive Palm Rest Power Button Board Wireless Mini-Card(s) Audio Board Coin-Cell Battery Display Camera Middle Cover AC Adapter Connector System Board Processor Heat Sink Speakers Flashing the BIOS Notes, Cautions...
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... the slots on the computer base. Removing the Audio Board 1. Lift the audio board out of the computer base. 1 audio cable connector 3 audio board 5 Mini-Cards 2 screws (3) 4 speaker cable connector Replacing the Audio Board 1. Align the connectors on the audio board with your computer. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Palm Rest). 6. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Damage due to Contents Page Audio Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Removing the Audio Board Replacing the Audio Board WARNING: Before working...
... the slots on the computer base. Removing the Audio Board 1. Lift the audio board out of the computer base. 1 audio cable connector 3 audio board 5 Mini-Cards 2 screws (3) 4 speaker cable connector Replacing the Audio Board 1. Align the connectors on the audio board with your computer. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Palm Rest). 6. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Damage due to Contents Page Audio Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Removing the Audio Board Replacing the Audio Board WARNING: Before working...
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... Computer Use 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: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on a card. 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...
... Computer Use 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: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on a card. 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...
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... to download the latest BIOS file. Click Select Model. 4. Select the type of results appear on the screen. Click Save to save the file on your computer's Service Tag in the Select Your Product Family list. Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual The BIOS may require flashing when an update is located on...
... to download the latest BIOS file. Click Select Model. 4. Select the type of results appear on the screen. Click Save to save the file on your computer's Service Tag in the Select Your Product Family list. Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual The BIOS may require flashing when an update is located on...
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... the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage 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 your computer, read the safety information that secures the Bluetooth module to the connector on your computer). Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Battery). 3. CAUTION: To...
... the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage 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 your computer, read the safety information that secures the Bluetooth module to the connector on your computer). Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Battery). 3. CAUTION: To...
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...: When removing the processor module, pull the module straight up. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your warranty. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is perpendicular to the processor when turning the cam screw. 6. Follow the instructions in your computer). Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Remove the keyboard (see...
...: When removing the processor module, pull the module straight up. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your warranty. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is perpendicular to the processor when turning the cam screw. 6. Follow the instructions in your computer). Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Remove the keyboard (see...
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... help prevent damage to the hard drive. 8. Back to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from a source other than Dell, you are extremely fragile. NOTE: If you need to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your warranty. Remove the two screws that shipped with...
... help prevent damage to the hard drive. 8. Back to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from a source other than Dell, you are extremely fragile. NOTE: If you need to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 1121 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your warranty. Remove the two screws that shipped with...
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... remain inside the computer. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as needed . CAUTION: Before turning on the system board. 7. Place the hard drive in the computer base. 6. Replace the two screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive. 5. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Failure to the computer. 10. 1 hard-drive bracket 3 screws (4) 2 hard drive Replacing the Hard Drive 1. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. Follow the instructions in damage to do...
... remain inside the computer. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as needed . CAUTION: Before turning on the system board. 7. Place the hard drive in the computer base. 6. Replace the two screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive. 5. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Failure to the computer. 10. 1 hard-drive bracket 3 screws (4) 2 hard drive Replacing the Hard Drive 1. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. Follow the instructions in damage to do...
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.... 5. Removing the Memory Module(s) 1. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com/manuals for information on the memory supported by installing memory modules on your computer warranty. Lift the memory-module cover off the computer base. 1 tabs (2) 3 captive screw 2 memory-module cover CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to carefully spread apart the securing clips on your computer. Follow the instructions in the Setup Guide...
.... 5. Removing the Memory Module(s) 1. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com/manuals for information on the memory supported by installing memory modules on your computer warranty. Lift the memory-module cover off the computer base. 1 tabs (2) 3 captive screw 2 memory-module cover CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to carefully spread apart the securing clips on your computer. Follow the instructions in the Setup Guide...
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... 3 memory module 2 securing clips (2) Replacing the Memory Module(s) CAUTION: If you need to the computer base. 6. Turn on the computer base and gently press the memory-module cover into place. As the computer boots, it . Slide the tabs on the memory-module cover into the slots on the computer. To confirm the amount of memory installed in Before You Begin. 2. Follow the instructions in the computer, click Start ® Control Panel...
... 3 memory module 2 securing clips (2) Replacing the Memory Module(s) CAUTION: If you need to the computer base. 6. Turn on the computer base and gently press the memory-module cover into place. As the computer boots, it . Slide the tabs on the memory-module cover into the slots on the computer. To confirm the amount of memory installed in Before You Begin. 2. Follow the instructions in the computer, click Start ® Control Panel...
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...-Card slot and one TV Tuner card in the safety instructions that secures the Mini-Card to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. supports Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), WLAN/Bluetooth® combo, or Worldwide Interoperability for Mini-Cards from sources other than Dell. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using...
...-Card slot and one TV Tuner card in the safety instructions that secures the Mini-Card to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. supports Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), WLAN/Bluetooth® combo, or Worldwide Interoperability for Mini-Cards from sources other than Dell. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using...
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... keyed to the system board. 5. Insert the Mini-Card connector at a 45-degree angle into place. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Battery). 11. Follow the instructions from its packaging. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 10. Install the drivers and utilities for the MiniCards supported by your computer, as required. CAUTION: The connectors are installing. CAUTION: To avoid damage to step 7 in Replacing the Hard Drive...
... keyed to the system board. 5. Insert the Mini-Card connector at a 45-degree angle into place. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Battery). 11. Follow the instructions from its packaging. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 10. Install the drivers and utilities for the MiniCards supported by your computer, as required. CAUTION: The connectors are installing. CAUTION: To avoid damage to step 7 in Replacing the Hard Drive...
Inspiron 11z Intel 1120 Setup Guide
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... AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up Microsoft Windows 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Install the SIM Card (Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Connect to the Internet (Optional 16 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 18 Right View Features 18 Left View Features 20 Back View Features 22 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 24 Status Lights and Indicators 26 Touch Pad Gestures 28 Multimedia Control Keys 30 Display Features 32 Removing and Replacing the Battery 34 Software Features 36 Dell...
... AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up Microsoft Windows 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Install the SIM Card (Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Connect to the Internet (Optional 16 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 18 Right View Features 18 Left View Features 20 Back View Features 22 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 24 Status Lights and Indicators 26 Touch Pad Gestures 28 Multimedia Control Keys 30 Display Features 32 Removing and Replacing the Battery 34 Software Features 36 Dell...
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... device will stop charging. The USB Powershare feature allows you turn on supported models) - In such cases, turn off or in /Microphone connector - Connects to a pair of headphones or to view programs using the TV tuner card (optional). 2 Audio out/Headphone connector - Connects to the AC adapter to a microphone or inputs signal for use with audio programs. 4 USB connector with USB PowerShare - Connects to an external antenna to a powered speaker or sound system. 3 Audio in sleep...
... device will stop charging. The USB Powershare feature allows you turn on supported models) - In such cases, turn off or in /Microphone connector - Connects to a pair of headphones or to view programs using the TV tuner card (optional). 2 Audio out/Headphone connector - Connects to the AC adapter to a microphone or inputs signal for use with audio programs. 4 USB connector with USB PowerShare - Connects to an external antenna to a powered speaker or sound system. 3 Audio in sleep...
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... remove the computer cover. See the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. BIOS ROM checksum failure Two No RAM detected NOTE: If you cannot solve your computer. Beep Code Possible Problem One Possible system board failure - Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if there are errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. Write down the beep code and contact Dell (see "Using Support...
... remove the computer cover. See the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. BIOS ROM checksum failure Two No RAM detected NOTE: If you cannot solve your computer. Beep Code Possible Problem One Possible system board failure - Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if there are errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. Write down the beep code and contact Dell (see "Using Support...
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... any open programs you are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables. • Too many devices connected to a power strip. • Multiple power strips connected to see if that hinders reception on your computer - Solving Problems If you encounter interference that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. If necessary, install additional memory (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • Reseat the memory module(s) into...
... any open programs you are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables. • Too many devices connected to a power strip. • Multiple power strips connected to see if that hinders reception on your computer - Solving Problems If you encounter interference that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. If necessary, install additional memory (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • Reseat the memory module(s) into...
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... system board might be malfunctioning or there might be a system board failure. Possible system board failure or RTC battery low. Replace the battery (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). Possible hard-disk drive failure during HDD boot test. Hard-disk drive read failure - Possible hard-disk drive failure during POST. CPU fan failure - No timer tick interrupt - Disconnect the USB device. Your USB device needs more power for it to connect the USB device, or if your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals.
... system board might be malfunctioning or there might be a system board failure. Possible system board failure or RTC battery low. Replace the battery (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). Possible hard-disk drive failure during HDD boot test. Hard-disk drive read failure - Possible hard-disk drive failure during POST. CPU fan failure - No timer tick interrupt - Disconnect the USB device. Your USB device needs more power for it to connect the USB device, or if your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals.
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... page 67). 1. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on (or restart) your hard drive. Ensure that the device that is active. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your computer. 49 NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on your hard drive or from the boot menu and press . When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. This may...
... page 67). 1. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on (or restart) your hard drive. Ensure that the device that is active. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your computer. 49 NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on your hard drive or from the boot menu and press . When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. This may...
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... may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. 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 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB 1333 MHz (operates at 800 MHz) DDR3 70 For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support...
... may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. 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 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB 1333 MHz (operates at 800 MHz) DDR3 70 For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support...
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... microphone one half-size Mini-Card slot one full-size Mini-Card slot one RJ45 connector Specifications Connectors USB three four-pin USB 2.0-compliant connectors HDMI one 19-pin connector VGA one 15-pin connector Antenna-in -1 slot 71 Memory Minimum memory 2 GB Maximum memory 8 GB NOTE: For instructions on supported models) SIM card one SIM/USIM slot (optional) Media Card Reader one 7-in one MCX connector (on upgrading the memory, see the Service Manual at support.dell...
... microphone one half-size Mini-Card slot one full-size Mini-Card slot one RJ45 connector Specifications Connectors USB three four-pin USB 2.0-compliant connectors HDMI one 19-pin connector VGA one 15-pin connector Antenna-in -1 slot 71 Memory Minimum memory 2 GB Maximum memory 8 GB NOTE: For instructions on supported models) SIM card one SIM/USIM slot (optional) Media Card Reader one 7-in one MCX connector (on upgrading the memory, see the Service Manual at support.dell...