Service Manual
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...PP40S September 2008 Rev. 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® Wireless Technology Replacing the Hard Drive Replacing the Power Button ...Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, a n d Windows Vista start button are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. A00 Bluetooth is subject to either trademarks or ...
...PP40S September 2008 Rev. 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® Wireless Technology Replacing the Hard Drive Replacing the Power Button ...Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, a n d Windows Vista start button are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. A00 Bluetooth is subject to either trademarks or ...
Service Manual
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.... When the flash update is installed properly. Press during POST 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 and that the AC adapter is plugged in Ubuntu If a BIOS-update .... Back to enter the system setup program. 4. NOTE: Your computer does not ship with the new system board, flash the BIOS from the hard drive. The computer continues to reset the computer defaults. 5. Press to boot and updates the new BIOS. Remove the BIOS-update program CD from a...
.... When the flash update is installed properly. Press during POST 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 and that the AC adapter is plugged in Ubuntu If a BIOS-update .... Back to enter the system setup program. 4. NOTE: Your computer does not ship with the new system board, flash the BIOS from the hard drive. The computer continues to reset the computer defaults. 5. Press to boot and updates the new BIOS. Remove the BIOS-update program CD from a...
Service Manual
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...: If you remove the 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, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Remove the hard drive cable from the hard drive cable connector. Lift the hard drive out of the hard drive. CAUTION: If you are...
...: If you remove the 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, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Remove the hard drive cable from the hard drive cable connector. Lift the hard drive out of the hard drive. CAUTION: If you are...
Service Manual
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... Contents Page See Replacing the Palm Rest. 12. To replace the hard drive, replace the rubber case onto the hard drive. 8. Install the operating system for your computer, as needed . Back to the hard drive cable connector. 9. Replace the palm rest. Slide the battery into ..., as needed . Place the hard drive in your Dell Technology Guide. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" in your computer Setup Guide or Ubuntu Quick Start Guide. 14. Remove the hard drive from the rubber case. 7. Attach the hard drive cable to the hard-drive system board connector. 11. See...
... Contents Page See Replacing the Palm Rest. 12. To replace the hard drive, replace the rubber case onto the hard drive. 8. Install the operating system for your computer, as needed . Back to the hard drive cable connector. 9. Replace the palm rest. Slide the battery into ..., as needed . Place the hard drive in your Dell Technology Guide. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" in your computer Setup Guide or Ubuntu Quick Start Guide. 14. Remove the hard drive from the rubber case. 7. Attach the hard drive cable to the hard-drive system board connector. 11. See...
Service Manual
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...Disconnect the display cable from the respective system board connector. Disconnect USB cable from its system board connector. See Replacing the Hard Drive. 9. To replace the System Board, follow all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer, read the...best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Disconnect CRT cable from the respective system board connector. Back to Contents Page Replacing the System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1210 Service Manual Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS Setting ...
...Disconnect the display cable from the respective system board connector. Disconnect USB cable from its system board connector. See Replacing the Hard Drive. 9. To replace the System Board, follow all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer, read the...best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Disconnect CRT cable from the respective system board connector. Back to Contents Page Replacing the System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1210 Service Manual Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS Setting ...
Setup Guide
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features NOTE: For more about the features described in your computer. Productivity and Communication You can customize your hard drive or on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Customizing Your Energy Settings You can use the power options in ...computer to create presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets depending on the applications installed in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide on your desktop to change the appearance, resolution, wallpaper, screensaver, and so on your computer to watch videos, ...
Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features NOTE: For more about the features described in your computer. Productivity and Communication You can customize your hard drive or on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Customizing Your Energy Settings You can use the power options in ...computer to create presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets depending on the applications installed in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide on your desktop to change the appearance, resolution, wallpaper, screensaver, and so on your computer to watch videos, ...
Setup Guide
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...documentation or contact the software manufacturer for at least 8 to help in troubleshooting when Contacting Dell. If you have other software problems - • Back up your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive or CDs. • Save and close any open files or programs and shut down any...to get a response by pressing a key on your computer. 28 --Ensure that is compatible with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program, Dell Support Center. --Write down your computer. Solving Problems If a solid blue screen appears -
...documentation or contact the software manufacturer for at least 8 to help in troubleshooting when Contacting Dell. If you have other software problems - • Back up your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive or CDs. • Save and close any open files or programs and shut down any...to get a response by pressing a key on your computer. 28 --Ensure that is compatible with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program, Dell Support Center. --Write down your computer. Solving Problems If a solid blue screen appears -
Setup Guide
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... computers with Windows Vista operating system installed. INSPIRON Using Support Tools NOTE: The instructions in the taskbar to your computer's model number along with its service tag and express service code. Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support..., and system-specific information you need. For more information about the Dell Support Center, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on Call, and Online Scan with PCCheckUp) • About Your System (System Documentation, Warranty Information, ...
... computers with Windows Vista operating system installed. INSPIRON Using Support Tools NOTE: The instructions in the taskbar to your computer's model number along with its service tag and express service code. Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support..., and system-specific information you need. For more information about the Dell Support Center, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on Call, and Online Scan with PCCheckUp) • About Your System (System Documentation, Warranty Information, ...
Setup Guide
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... complete the boot routine three consecutive times for the same error see the Dell Technology Guide on page 43 for assistance. No bootable partition on hard disk drive, the hard disk drive connector is loose, or no bootable device exists. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the connector is connected and that...
... complete the boot routine three consecutive times for the same error see the Dell Technology Guide on page 43 for assistance. No bootable partition on hard disk drive, the hard disk drive connector is loose, or no bootable device exists. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the connector is connected and that...
Setup Guide
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...not detected during the operating system setup or is correct (see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard disk or the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). Click Start → Help and Support. 2. Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that best describes the problem and follow the... remaining troubleshooting steps. 31 Dell recommends that the boot sequence information is ...
...not detected during the operating system setup or is correct (see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard disk or the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). Click Start → Help and Support. 2. Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that best describes the problem and follow the... remaining troubleshooting steps. 31 Dell recommends that the boot sequence information is ...
Setup Guide
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... see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media. 32 Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is active. NOTICE: Dell Diagnostics works only on your hard drive. It is recommended that the computer is connected to test displays...
... see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media. 32 Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is active. NOTICE: Dell Diagnostics works only on your hard drive. It is recommended that the computer is connected to test displays...
Setup Guide
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...media. 1. Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media NOTE: Your computer may or may not have an optical drive. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down and restart the computer. Shut down your hard drive. On the next start the Dell Diagnostics from the numbered... list. Use an external optical drive or any key to start -up, ...
...media. 1. Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media NOTE: Your computer may or may not have an optical drive. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down and restart the computer. Shut down your hard drive. On the next start the Dell Diagnostics from the numbered... list. Use an external optical drive or any key to start -up, ...
Setup Guide
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... the computer. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore returns your hard drive to the operating state it to restore your operating system. This procedure permanently deletes all data on the... your operating system in an undesirable operating state. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your data files. However, using the Operating System disc also deletes all data on the hard drive. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can use it was in...
... the computer. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore returns your hard drive to the operating state it to restore your operating system. This procedure permanently deletes all data on the... your operating system in an undesirable operating state. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your data files. However, using the Operating System disc also deletes all data on the hard drive. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can use it was in...
Setup Guide
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...you received your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. If possible, back up the data before using these options. Turn on as the last method to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 36 To access the command prompt, type administrator... was in when you may not be available in the User name field, then click OK. 6. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. These options restore your hard drive to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options Window. 2. Any programs or files added since you received your computer...
...you received your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. If possible, back up the data before using these options. Turn on as the last method to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 36 To access the command prompt, type administrator... was in when you may not be available in the User name field, then click OK. 6. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. These options restore your hard drive to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options Window. 2. Any programs or files added since you received your computer...
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... See "Using Microsoft Windows System Restore" on your primary hard drive. To reinstall Windows, you need the following items: • Dell Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that you ordered your operating... condition. 9. Click Next. Click Finish to load any required drivers. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is the first drive detected by the computer. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to reboot the system. Click the checkbox to correct a problem...
... See "Using Microsoft Windows System Restore" on your primary hard drive. To reinstall Windows, you need the following items: • Dell Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that you ordered your operating... condition. 9. Click Next. Click Finish to load any required drivers. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is the first drive detected by the computer. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to reboot the system. Click the checkbox to correct a problem...
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...hard drive. upgrade your hard drive. run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall desktop system software, or update drivers for your operating system, maintaining peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail. learn more about your computer, and readme files. the Service Manual on the Dell...: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. reinstall or replace a worn or defective part. the Drivers and Utilities media. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall...
...hard drive. upgrade your hard drive. run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall desktop system software, or update drivers for your operating system, maintaining peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail. learn more about your computer, and readme files. the Service Manual on the Dell...: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. reinstall or replace a worn or defective part. the Drivers and Utilities media. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall...
Setup Guide
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...% (noncondensing) Maximum vibration (using a random-vibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Operating 0.925 GRMS Storage 1.32 GRMS Basic Specifications Computer Environment Maximum shock (measured with hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse): Operating 112 G Storage 163 G Altitude (maximum): Operating -15.2 to 3048 m (-50 to 10,000 ft) Storage...
...% (noncondensing) Maximum vibration (using a random-vibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Operating 0.925 GRMS Storage 1.32 GRMS Basic Specifications Computer Environment Maximum shock (measured with hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse): Operating 112 G Storage 163 G Altitude (maximum): Operating -15.2 to 3048 m (-50 to 10,000 ft) Storage...
Ubuntu® Quick Reference Guide
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... access the Pidgin menu options by placing it in addition to your photos and click Import. 16 Importing Digital Photographs To import photos from your hard drive to add, enter the required information, and click Save. 5. Click on the top panel. Select the Protocol of the account that you want to save...
... access the Pidgin menu options by placing it in addition to your photos and click Import. 16 Importing Digital Photographs To import photos from your hard drive to add, enter the required information, and click Save. 5. Click on the top panel. Select the Protocol of the account that you want to save...
Ubuntu® Quick Reference Guide
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When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 7. Use an external optical drive or any key to Boot from CD-ROM. Plug in an external USB optical disc drive into your operating system. NOTE: The ...Follow the instructions on the screen to the devices specified in the external USB optical disc drive. Starting System Restore 1. NOTICE: However, using the Operating System media also deletes all data on the hard drive. Press any external storage device for one time only. NOTE: Using the Ubuntu OS...
When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 7. Use an external optical drive or any key to Boot from CD-ROM. Plug in an external USB optical disc drive into your operating system. NOTE: The ...Follow the instructions on the screen to the devices specified in the external USB optical disc drive. Starting System Restore 1. NOTICE: However, using the Operating System media also deletes all data on the hard drive. Press any external storage device for one time only. NOTE: Using the Ubuntu OS...