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... a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008 Dell Inc. Dell™ Inspiron™ 1210 Service Manual Before You Begin Replacing the Hinge Cover Replacing the Keyboard Replacing the Palm Rest Replacing the Display Replacing the...other countries. All rights reserved. is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license; Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either trademarks or registered trademarks of your computer. Reproduction of these...
... a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008 Dell Inc. Dell™ Inspiron™ 1210 Service Manual Before You Begin Replacing the Hinge Cover Replacing the Keyboard Replacing the Palm Rest Replacing the Display Replacing the...other countries. All rights reserved. is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license; Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either trademarks or registered trademarks of your computer. Reproduction of these...
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... correctly oriented and aligned. If your computer. 1. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Hold a card by its edges or by your computer. Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following tools: ...Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that shipped with your computer. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 1210 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This section provides procedures for removing...
... correctly oriented and aligned. If your computer. 1. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Hold a card by its edges or by your computer. Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following tools: ...Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that shipped with your computer. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 1210 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This section provides procedures for removing...
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...and updates the new BIOS. Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive 1. Click Save this Agreement. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 1210 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive Flashing the BIOS in Ubuntu If a BIOS-update ...Now to enter the system setup program. 4. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this program to your computer at support.dell.com. 4. The Save In window appears. 7. The file downloads to disk and then click OK. The file icon appears on the screen. Flashing ...
...and updates the new BIOS. Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive 1. Click Save this Agreement. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 1210 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive Flashing the BIOS in Ubuntu If a BIOS-update ...Now to enter the system setup program. 4. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this program to your computer at support.dell.com. 4. The Save In window appears. 7. The file downloads to disk and then click OK. The file icon appears on the screen. Flashing ...
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...of the computer). Back to the palm rest. 5. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the instructions in place and slide the battery-lock latch towards the lock position. Lift the card out of...computer, it clicks in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Inspiron™ 1210 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that hold the card to Contents Page NOTICE: To...
...of the computer). Back to the palm rest. 5. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the instructions in place and slide the battery-lock latch towards the lock position. Lift the card out of...computer, it clicks in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Inspiron™ 1210 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that hold the card to Contents Page NOTICE: To...
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... it sits firmly in -1 camera and LVDS cable to the display frame. 6. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Camera Dell™ Inspiron™ 1210 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. Remove the display assembly. See Replacing the Display Panel. 1 2-in1 ...2-in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the display assembly. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the instructions in -1 camera and LVDS cable from its connector. 9. See Follow the instructions in "Before You ...
... it sits firmly in -1 camera and LVDS cable to the display frame. 6. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Camera Dell™ Inspiron™ 1210 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. Remove the display assembly. See Replacing the Display Panel. 1 2-in1 ...2-in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the display assembly. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the instructions in -1 camera and LVDS cable from its connector. 9. See Follow the instructions in "Before You ...
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Back to Contents Page Replacing the Power Cable Dell™ Inspiron™ 1210 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See Replacing the Palm Rest. 3. To replace the power cable, gently press the power unit into the battery...
Back to Contents Page Replacing the Power Cable Dell™ Inspiron™ 1210 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See Replacing the Palm Rest. 3. To replace the power cable, gently press the power unit into the battery...
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...begin working inside the computer. 1. Remove the palm rest. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. The battery is glued to the computer, use a plastic scribe to the system board connector. 6. Peel off the ...adhesive on the back of the computer). Back to Contents Page Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 1210 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Back to Contents Page
...begin working inside the computer. 1. Remove the palm rest. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. The battery is glued to the computer, use a plastic scribe to the system board connector. 6. Peel off the ...adhesive on the back of the computer). Back to Contents Page Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 1210 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Back to Contents Page
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...in-1 memory and processor board is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See Replacing the Palm Rest. Follow the instructions in -1 memory and processor board. 6. NOTE: The thermal pads may ... thermal pads from the bottom of the palm rest. Back to Contents Page Replacing the 2-in-1 Processor and Memory Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1210 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer). Remove the two ...
...in-1 memory and processor board is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See Replacing the Palm Rest. Follow the instructions in -1 memory and processor board. 6. NOTE: The thermal pads may ... thermal pads from the bottom of the palm rest. Back to Contents Page Replacing the 2-in-1 Processor and Memory Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1210 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer). Remove the two ...
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... is a part of the processor heat sink. 5. Peel the backing off the thermal pad and adhere the pad to Contents Page Processor Heat Sink Dell™ Inspiron™ 1210 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat Sink CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. Back to the portion of the...
... is a part of the processor heat sink. 5. Peel the backing off the thermal pad and adhere the pad to Contents Page Processor Heat Sink Dell™ Inspiron™ 1210 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat Sink CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. Back to the portion of the...
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...before you begin working inside the computer. Pull the display cable tab to Contents Page Replacing the Display Dell™ Inspiron™ 1210 Service Manual Replacing the Display Assembly Replacing the Display Bezel Replacing the Display Panel CAUTION: Before working inside... display cable from the system board connector. 4. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted...
...before you begin working inside the computer. Pull the display cable tab to Contents Page Replacing the Display Dell™ Inspiron™ 1210 Service Manual Replacing the Display Assembly Replacing the Display Bezel Replacing the Display Panel CAUTION: Before working inside... display cable from the system board connector. 4. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted...
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...your computer (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTICE: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell, you need to Contents Page Replacing the Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 1210 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, ... of the hard drive. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. Remove the hard drive cable from sources other than Dell. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from the hard-drive system board connector. 4. NOTICE: When ...
...your computer (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTICE: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell, you need to Contents Page Replacing the Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 1210 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, ... of the hard drive. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. Remove the hard drive cable from sources other than Dell. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from the hard-drive system board connector. 4. NOTICE: When ...
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...you must remove the battery from side to side. 4. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you begin working inside the computer. 1. Back to Contents Page ...the back of the keyboard and press the hinge cover back in place. 6. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Hinge Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 1210 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Open the display as...
...you must remove the battery from side to side. 4. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you begin working inside the computer. 1. Back to Contents Page ...the back of the keyboard and press the hinge cover back in place. 6. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Hinge Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 1210 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Open the display as...
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.... Remove the display bezel. Replace the display panel. Replace the screw that secures the inverter board firmly to Contents Page Replacing the Inverter Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1210 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. Back to the display frame. 9. See Replacing the Display Bezel. 4. See Replacing the Display Panel. 10...
.... Remove the display bezel. Replace the display panel. Replace the screw that secures the inverter board firmly to Contents Page Replacing the Inverter Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1210 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. Back to the display frame. 9. See Replacing the Display Bezel. 4. See Replacing the Display Panel. 10...
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.... Back to the system board, you must remove the battery from the system. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to Contents Page Replacing the Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ 1210 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Replace the two M2 x 4-mm screws at... to the system board. 8. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
.... Back to the system board, you must remove the battery from the system. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to Contents Page Replacing the Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ 1210 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Replace the two M2 x 4-mm screws at... to the system board. 8. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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... bottom of the computer (DIMM 1) before you begin any of the memory module connector until it . You can be accessed 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... connector, do so could result in the connector directly above it prior to do not use tools to Contents Page Memory Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 1210 Service Manual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memory Module(s) CAUTION: Before you install a module in damaging both connectors, first...
... bottom of the computer (DIMM 1) before you begin any of the memory module connector until it . You can be accessed 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... connector, do so could result in the connector directly above it prior to do not use tools to Contents Page Memory Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 1210 Service Manual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memory Module(s) CAUTION: Before you install a module in damaging both connectors, first...
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... Network (WWAN) Replacing the Mini-Card 1. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. In the battery bay, slide the SIM into the compartment. 1 SIM 2 battery bay Removing the SIM Press... the safety information that shipped with your computer. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to Contents Page Communication Cards Dell™ Inspiron™ 1210 Service Manual Subscriber Identity Module Wireless Mini-Cards Subscriber Identity Module Subscriber Identity Modules (SIM) identify users uniquely ...
... Network (WWAN) Replacing the Mini-Card 1. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. In the battery bay, slide the SIM into the compartment. 1 SIM 2 battery bay Removing the SIM Press... the safety information that shipped with your computer. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to Contents Page Communication Cards Dell™ Inspiron™ 1210 Service Manual Subscriber Identity Module Wireless Mini-Cards Subscriber Identity Module Subscriber Identity Modules (SIM) identify users uniquely ...
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... or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer. Attach the connector to Contents Page Optical Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 1210 Service Manual Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer...
... or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer. Attach the connector to Contents Page Optical Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 1210 Service Manual Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer...
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... connector pins. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Also, before you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to Contents Page Replacing the Palm Rest Dell™ Inspiron™ 1210 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. Remove the hinge cover. Loosen the...
... connector pins. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Also, before you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to Contents Page Replacing the Palm Rest Dell™ Inspiron™ 1210 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. Remove the hinge cover. Loosen the...
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Remove the palm rest. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Power Button Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1210 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the power button board to Contents Page Turn ...board into the battery bay, until it clicks in Before You Begin. 2. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See Replacing the Palm Rest. 1 M2.5x3-mm screw 3 power button cable 2 power button board 3. Slide the battery into the...
Remove the palm rest. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Power Button Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1210 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the power button board to Contents Page Turn ...board into the battery bay, until it clicks in Before You Begin. 2. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See Replacing the Palm Rest. 1 M2.5x3-mm screw 3 power button cable 2 power button board 3. Slide the battery into the...
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... speaker, replace the speaker and route the speaker cable through the guide. 8. Back to the palm rest. 9. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Speaker Dell™ Inspiron™ 1210 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the speaker to Contents Page For additional safety best practices... speaker M2x4-mm screws that shipped with your computer. Turn the palm rest over. 4. Replace the palm rest (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
... speaker, replace the speaker and route the speaker cable through the guide. 8. Back to the palm rest. 9. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Speaker Dell™ Inspiron™ 1210 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the speaker to Contents Page For additional safety best practices... speaker M2x4-mm screws that shipped with your computer. Turn the palm rest over. 4. Replace the palm rest (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.