Owner's Manual
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...3 Ensure that the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver • Small plastic scribe • Flash BIOS update (see the Dell Support website at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Adding and Replacing Parts 129 If your computer and attached... Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the computer and any open programs before you turn off when you shut down your Dell Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced-or if purchased separately-installed by performing the removal procedure in reverse ...
...3 Ensure that the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver • Small plastic scribe • Flash BIOS update (see the Dell Support website at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Adding and Replacing Parts 129 If your computer and attached... Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the computer and any open programs before you turn off when you shut down your Dell Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced-or if purchased separately-installed by performing the removal procedure in reverse ...
Service Manual
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...to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell™ Inspiron™ 1420/Dell Vostro™ 1400 Service Manual Before You Begin Internal Card With Bluetooth®... Wireless Technology Optical Drive Hard Drive Memory Modem Coin-Cell Battery Keyboard Cover Keyboard Communication Cards Intel® Turbo Memory Display Camera Module Palm Rest Fan Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Microprocessor Module System Board Speakers Flashing the BIOS...
...to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell™ Inspiron™ 1420/Dell Vostro™ 1400 Service Manual Before You Begin Internal Card With Bluetooth®... Wireless Technology Optical Drive Hard Drive Memory Modem Coin-Cell Battery Keyboard Cover Keyboard Communication Cards Intel® Turbo Memory Display Camera Module Palm Rest Fan Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Microprocessor Module System Board Speakers Flashing the BIOS...
Service Manual
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... you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on the cable itself. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 1420/Dell Vostro™ 1400 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This section provides procedures for...section, follow the safety instructions that the following tools: l Small flat-blade screwdriver l Small Phillips screwdriver l Small plastic scribe l Flash BIOS update program CD Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs...
... you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on the cable itself. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 1420/Dell Vostro™ 1400 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This section provides procedures for...section, follow the safety instructions that the following tools: l Small flat-blade screwdriver l Small Phillips screwdriver l Small plastic scribe l Flash BIOS update program CD Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs...
Service Manual
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Back to your desktop. 2. Download the BIOS utility from the Dell Support website at support.dell.com and save it to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 1420/Dell Vostro™ 1400 Service Manual 1. When the reboot message appears, click OK and wait for the computer to Contents Page In the Dell BIOS Flash window, click Continue. 4. Back to restart. After the download completes, double-click the BIOS utility file. 3.
Back to your desktop. 2. Download the BIOS utility from the Dell Support website at support.dell.com and save it to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 1420/Dell Vostro™ 1400 Service Manual 1. When the reboot message appears, click OK and wait for the computer to Contents Page In the Dell BIOS Flash window, click Continue. 4. Back to restart. After the download completes, double-click the BIOS utility file. 3.
Service Manual
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6. Replace the microprocessor module cover. 7. For instructions on how to Contents Page Update the BIOS using a flash BIOS update program floppy disk or CD. Back to flash the BIOS, see Flashing the BIOS.
6. Replace the microprocessor module cover. 7. For instructions on how to Contents Page Update the BIOS using a flash BIOS update program floppy disk or CD. Back to flash the BIOS, see Flashing the BIOS.
Service Manual
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... if applicable (see Removing the FCM). 7. Remove the Flash Cache Module, if applicable (see Removing a WLAN Card). 5. Disconnect the cable for transferring the Service Tag to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1420/Dell Vostro™ 1400 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing ...Back to the replacement system board. 1. Remove the keyboard cover (see Removing a Mobile Broadband or WWAN Card). 6. The system board's BIOS chip contains the Service Tag, which is also visible on a barcode label on the computer. Remove the WWAN card, if applicable (see...
... if applicable (see Removing the FCM). 7. Remove the Flash Cache Module, if applicable (see Removing a WLAN Card). 5. Disconnect the cable for transferring the Service Tag to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1420/Dell Vostro™ 1400 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing ...Back to the replacement system board. 1. Remove the keyboard cover (see Removing a Mobile Broadband or WWAN Card). 6. The system board's BIOS chip contains the Service Tag, which is also visible on a barcode label on the computer. Remove the WWAN card, if applicable (see...