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... NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of your computer. Dell™ Inspiron™ 1210 Service Manual Before You Begin Replacing the Hinge Cover Replacing the Keyboard Replacing the Palm Rest Replacing the Display Replacing the Internal Card With Bluetooth®...to either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other than its own. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products...
... NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of your computer. Dell™ Inspiron™ 1210 Service Manual Before You Begin Replacing the Hinge Cover Replacing the Keyboard Replacing the Palm Rest Replacing the Display Replacing the Internal Card With Bluetooth®...to either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other than its own. Information 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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...1. Some cables have read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by its metal mounting bracket. 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 ...edges, not by your operating system, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the cable itself. if you shut down . 3. Also, before you turn off when you are turned ...
...1. Some cables have read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by its metal mounting bracket. 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 ...edges, not by your operating system, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the cable itself. if you shut down . 3. Also, before you turn off when you are turned ...
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... appears. The file icon appears on the screen. Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on your computer at support.dell.com. 4. Flashing the BIOS in Ubuntu If you use a BIOS-update program CD to flash the BIOS, set up the computer to boot...the Hard Drive 1. Click Save this Agreement. Click Download Now to enter the system setup program. 4. 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 program CD is ...
... appears. The file icon appears on the screen. Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on your computer at support.dell.com. 4. Flashing the BIOS in Ubuntu If you use a BIOS-update program CD to flash the BIOS, set up the computer to boot...the Hard Drive 1. Click Save this Agreement. Click Download Now to enter the system setup program. 4. 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 program CD is ...
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For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the palm rest. See Replacing the Palm Rest. 3. Replace the palm rest. Slide the battery into its place on the back... 1. If you ordered a card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer. 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
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the palm rest. See Replacing the Palm Rest. 3. Replace the palm rest. Slide the battery into its place on the back... 1. If you ordered a card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer. 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
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...Remove the camera board out of the computer). 1. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Slide the battery into the battery bay, until it firmly to Contents Page To replace the camera, connect 2-in...You Begin" on page 9.. 14. See Follow the instructions in -1 camera and LVDS cable to Contents Page Replacing the Camera Dell™ Inspiron™ 1210 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. Back to its connector on the display frame. 7. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge,...
...Remove the camera board out of the computer). 1. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Slide the battery into the battery bay, until it firmly to Contents Page To replace the camera, connect 2-in...You Begin" on page 9.. 14. See Follow the instructions in -1 camera and LVDS cable to Contents Page Replacing the Camera Dell™ Inspiron™ 1210 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. Back to its connector on the display frame. 7. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge,...
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.... See Replacing the Palm Rest. 8. Attach the power cable to Contents Page For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to the power cable connector on the base of the computer. 1. To replace the power cable, gently press the power unit into... palm rest. See Replacing the Palm Rest. 3. Slide the battery into the tabs on the system board. 7. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Power Cable Dell™ Inspiron™ 1210 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer.
.... See Replacing the Palm Rest. 8. Attach the power cable to Contents Page For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to the power cable connector on the base of the computer. 1. To replace the power cable, gently press the power unit into... palm rest. See Replacing the Palm Rest. 3. Slide the battery into the tabs on the system board. 7. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Power Cable Dell™ Inspiron™ 1210 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer.
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For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. See Replacing the Palm Rest. 3. Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable from the slot.... the coin-cell battery, connect the coin-cell battery cable to pry the coin- 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. See Replacing the Palm Rest. 8. Remove ...
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. See Replacing the Palm Rest. 3. Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable from the slot.... the coin-cell battery, connect the coin-cell battery cable to pry the coin- 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. See Replacing the Palm Rest. 8. Remove ...
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...-mm screws that secure the 2-in the connector slot 2 thermal pads (2) 4 securing clips (2) 3. 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). For additional safety best practices information, see "Protecting Against...
...-mm screws that secure the 2-in the connector slot 2 thermal pads (2) 4 securing clips (2) 3. 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). For additional safety best practices information, see "Protecting Against...
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... sink. 5. Lift the processor heat sink out of the processor heat sink that secure the processor heat sink 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. Follow the instructions in the kit to the...
... sink. 5. Lift the processor heat sink out of the processor heat sink that secure the processor heat sink 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. Follow the instructions in the kit to the...
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...the computer base. Remove the palm rest. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Lift and remove the display assembly from the display hinges. 6. Pull the display cable tab to disconnect ... instructions in -1 camera and LVDS cable from the system board connector. 4. Back 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 your computer, read the...
...the computer base. Remove the palm rest. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Lift and remove the display assembly from the display hinges. 6. Pull the display cable tab to disconnect ... instructions in -1 camera and LVDS cable from the system board connector. 4. Back 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 your computer, read the...
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... the hard-drive system board connector. 4. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. CAUTION: If you need to Contents Page Replacing the Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 1210 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer (see Turning Off Your Computer) before removing the hard...
... the hard-drive system board connector. 4. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. CAUTION: If you need to Contents Page Replacing the Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 1210 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer (see Turning Off Your Computer) before removing the hard...
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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. Slide the battery into the ... of the computer). Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 1 hinge cover 2 securing tabs 2. 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. Remove the hinge cover. 5.
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. Slide the battery into the ... of the computer). Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 1 hinge cover 2 securing tabs 2. 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. Remove the hinge cover. 5.
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... battery into the battery bay, until it clicks in "Before You Begin" on the display frame. 8. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Inverter Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1210 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. Remove the display assembly. See Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the inverter board. 7. Remove the...
... battery into the battery bay, until it clicks in "Before You Begin" on the display frame. 8. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Inverter Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1210 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. Remove the display assembly. See Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the inverter board. 7. Remove the...
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... M2 x 4-mm screws (2) 3 keyboard tabs (4) 2 keyboard 4 connector latch 5. Remove the two M2 x 4-mm screws at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Slide the battery into the connector on the system board and pull down on the connector latch that secures the keyboard cable to... in the illustration. Follow the procedures in scratching the display panel. 4. Back 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. NOTICE: The keycaps ...
... M2 x 4-mm screws (2) 3 keyboard tabs (4) 2 keyboard 4 connector latch 5. Remove the two M2 x 4-mm screws at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Slide the battery into the connector on the system board and pull down on the connector latch that secures the keyboard cable to... in the illustration. Follow the procedures in scratching the display panel. 4. Back 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. NOTICE: The keycaps ...
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... the memory module connector until it clicks into place, remove the module and reinstall it prior to removing the memory module from Dell are intended for information on the back of the computer). Align the notch in the module edge connector with your fingertips to ... the computer (DIMM 1) before you install a module in the connector directly above it (DIMM 2). Back to Contents Page Memory Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 1210 Service Manual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memory Module(s) CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety ...
... the memory module connector until it clicks into place, remove the module and reinstall it prior to removing the memory module from Dell are intended for information on the back of the computer). Align the notch in the module edge connector with your fingertips to ... the computer (DIMM 1) before you install a module in the connector directly above it (DIMM 2). Back to Contents Page Memory Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 1210 Service Manual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memory Module(s) CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety ...
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..., remove the SIM from the battery bay. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Your computer supports two Mini-Card slots: l Two Full Mini-Card slots - CAUTION: Before working inside.... 1 SIM 2 battery bay Removing the SIM Press the SIM into the slot 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 through an International...
..., remove the SIM from the battery bay. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Your computer supports two Mini-Card slots: l Two Full Mini-Card slots - CAUTION: Before working inside.... 1 SIM 2 battery bay Removing the SIM Press the SIM into the slot 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 through an International...
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... procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Removing the Optical Drive 1. Remove the four M2 x 3-mm screws that secure the optical drive 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.
... procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Removing the Optical Drive 1. Remove the four M2 x 3-mm screws that secure the optical drive 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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...Card(s). 1 antenna cables (2) 2 display cable 6. 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 ... guides. NOTICE: When 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, read the safety information that they are clear of the palm rest. ...
...Card(s). 1 antenna cables (2) 2 display cable 6. 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 ... guides. NOTICE: When 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, read the safety information that they are clear of the palm rest. ...
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... the power button board into the battery bay, until it clicks in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Power Button Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1210 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. See Replacing the Palm Rest. 7. Follow the instructions in place and slide the battery-lock latch towards the...
... the power button board into the battery bay, until it clicks in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Replacing the Power Button Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1210 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer. See Replacing the Palm Rest. 7. Follow the instructions in place and slide the battery-lock latch towards the...
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...an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer. 1. Replace the palm rest (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to the palm rest. 9. Turn the palm rest over. 4. To replace the speaker, replace the speaker and route the... safety best practices information, see Replacing the Palm Rest). 10. Remove the speaker. 7. 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
...an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer. 1. Replace the palm rest (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to the palm rest. 9. Turn the palm rest over. 4. To replace the speaker, replace the speaker and route the... safety best practices information, see Replacing the Palm Rest). 10. Remove the speaker. 7. 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