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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 ... 2009 Rev. Information in trademarks and trade names other countries; is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. Other trademarks and trade names may vary from what is used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, and Vostro are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this document. NOTE: The...
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 ... 2009 Rev. Information in trademarks and trade names other countries; is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. Other trademarks and trade names may vary from what is used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, and Vostro are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this document. NOTE: The...
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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 about 4 seconds to turn off your computer. 1. ...-installed by its edges, not by performing the removal procedure in this section, follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is complete. 2. Damage due to servicing that came with the product. Read and follow the safety instructions in on a card. Do not touch the components or contacts...
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 about 4 seconds to turn off your computer. 1. ...-installed by its edges, not by performing the removal procedure in this section, follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell is complete. 2. Damage due to servicing that came with the product. Read and follow the safety instructions in on a card. Do not touch the components or contacts...
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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. In the Dell BIOS Flash window, click Continue. 4. Back to your desktop. 2. After the download completes, double-click the BIOS utility file. 3. When the reboot message appears, click OK and wait for the computer to Contents Page Back to restart.
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. In the Dell BIOS Flash window, click Continue. 4. Back to your desktop. 2. After the download completes, double-click the BIOS utility file. 3. When the reboot message appears, click OK and wait for the computer to Contents Page Back to restart.
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... the Bluetooth card up and out of the communications card bay. 5. Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Inspiron™ 1420/Dell Vostro™ 1400 Service Manual Removing and Replacing Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the...
... the Bluetooth card up and out of the communications card bay. 5. Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Inspiron™ 1420/Dell Vostro™ 1400 Service Manual Removing and Replacing Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the...
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.... 5. Gently lift the camera module. 6. Install the replacement camera and tighten the two M2 x 3-mm screws. 7. Back to Contents Page Camera Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 1420/Dell Vostro™ 1400 Service Manual Removing and Replacing the Camera Module Removing and Replacing the Camera Module CAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section...
.... 5. Gently lift the camera module. 6. Install the replacement camera and tighten the two M2 x 3-mm screws. 7. Back to Contents Page Camera Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 1420/Dell Vostro™ 1400 Service Manual Removing and Replacing the Camera Module Removing and Replacing the Camera Module CAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section...
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... the system board. Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Follow the procedures in the location marked . 3. Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 1420/Dell Vostro™ 1400 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before you begin working inside the computer. Remove the modem (see Modem...
... the system board. Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Follow the procedures in the location marked . 3. Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 1420/Dell Vostro™ 1400 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before you begin working inside the computer. Remove the modem (see Modem...
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... the three captive screws securing the microprocessor module cover, then remove the cover and set it is perpendicular to Contents Page Microprocessor Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 1420/Dell Vostro™ 1400 Service Manual Removing the Microprocessor Module Replacing the Microprocessor Module Removing the Microprocessor Module CAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedures in this...
... the three captive screws securing the microprocessor module cover, then remove the cover and set it is perpendicular to Contents Page Microprocessor Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 1420/Dell Vostro™ 1400 Service Manual Removing the Microprocessor Module Replacing the Microprocessor Module Removing the Microprocessor Module CAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedures in this...
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... touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the back panel on the computer. 1. cooling assembly to Contents Page Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 1420/Dell Vostro™ 1400 Service Manual Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Replacing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly CAUTION: Before you perform any...
... touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the back panel on the computer. 1. cooling assembly to Contents Page Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 1420/Dell Vostro™ 1400 Service Manual Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Replacing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly CAUTION: Before you perform any...
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... the safety instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the Mini-Card antenna cables from the cards. 10. Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ 1420/Dell Vostro™ 1400 Service Manual Removing the Display Assembly Replacing the Display Assembly Removing the Display Bezel Replacing the Display Bezel Removing the Display Panel Replacing the Display...
... the safety instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the Mini-Card antenna cables from the cards. 10. Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ 1420/Dell Vostro™ 1400 Service Manual Removing the Display Assembly Replacing the Display Assembly Removing the Display Bezel Replacing the Display Bezel Removing the Display Panel Replacing the Display...
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Loosen the shoulder screw securing the fan to Contents Page Fan Dell™ Inspiron™ 1420/Dell Vostro™ 1400 Service Manual Removing the Fan Replacing the Fan Removing the Fan CAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in ...
Loosen the shoulder screw securing the fan to Contents Page Fan Dell™ Inspiron™ 1420/Dell Vostro™ 1400 Service Manual Removing the Fan Replacing the Fan Removing the Fan CAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in ...
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... Removing the Keyboard Cover). 3. Lift the card out of these antenna cables may cause damage to Contents Page Intel® Turbo Memory Dell™ Inspiron™ 1420/Dell Vostro™ 1400 Service Manual Removing the FCM Replacing the FCM The Intel Turbo Memory also called Flash Cache Module (FCM), is already installed. Installing the card on...
... Removing the Keyboard Cover). 3. Lift the card out of these antenna cables may cause damage to Contents Page Intel® Turbo Memory Dell™ Inspiron™ 1420/Dell Vostro™ 1400 Service Manual Removing the FCM Replacing the FCM The Intel Turbo Memory also called Flash Cache Module (FCM), is already installed. Installing the card on...
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... the metal housing of the bay. 4. Slide and click the battery release latches to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 1420/Dell Vostro™ 1400 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from sources other than... Dell. CAUTION: Before working inside your computer (see Turning Off Your Computer) before removing the hard drive. NOTICE: To ...
... the metal housing of the bay. 4. Slide and click the battery release latches to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 1420/Dell Vostro™ 1400 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from sources other than... Dell. CAUTION: Before working inside your computer (see Turning Off Your Computer) before removing the hard drive. NOTICE: To ...
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... it will open. Ease the keyboard cover up, moving from left edge of the keyboard cover. 2. Back to Contents Page Keyboard Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 1420/Dell Vostro™ 1400 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Cover Replacing the Keyboard Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions...
... it will open. Ease the keyboard cover up, moving from left edge of the keyboard cover. 2. Back to Contents Page Keyboard Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 1420/Dell Vostro™ 1400 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Cover Replacing the Keyboard Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions...
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... on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time- NOTICE: The key caps on the system board. 6. Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ 1420/Dell Vostro™ 1400 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard CAUTION: Before you begin working inside the computer. Lift the keyboard and hold it up and slightly...
... on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time- NOTICE: The key caps on the system board. 6. Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ 1420/Dell Vostro™ 1400 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard CAUTION: Before you begin working inside the computer. Lift the keyboard and hold it up and slightly...
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... two user-accessible SODIMM sockets, DIMM A and DIMM B accessed from the connector. Loosen the captive screws from Dell are intended for your computer. Back to Contents Page Memory Dell™ Inspiron™ 1420/Dell Vostro™ 1400 Service Manual Removing the Memory Module Replacing the Memory Module You can increase your computer memory by periodically touching an...
... two user-accessible SODIMM sockets, DIMM A and DIMM B accessed from the connector. Loosen the captive screws from Dell are intended for your computer. Back to Contents Page Memory Dell™ Inspiron™ 1420/Dell Vostro™ 1400 Service Manual Removing the Memory Module Replacing the Memory Module You can increase your computer memory by periodically touching an...
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... keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard Cover). 3. Back to the system board, remove the main battery before you service the computer. NOTICE: To prevent damage to Contents Page Communication Cards Dell™ Inspiron™ 1420/Dell Vostro™ 1400 Service Manual Removing a WLAN Card Replacing a WLAN Card Removing a Mobile Broadband or WWAN Card Replacing a WWAN Card If you...
... keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard Cover). 3. Back to the system board, remove the main battery before you service the computer. NOTICE: To prevent damage to Contents Page Communication Cards Dell™ Inspiron™ 1420/Dell Vostro™ 1400 Service Manual Removing a WLAN Card Replacing a WLAN Card Removing a Mobile Broadband or WWAN Card Replacing a WWAN Card If you...
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... remove the cover. 3. Connect the modem cable. 7. Tighten the screw securing the modem to ensure correct insertion. Back to Contents Page Modem Dell™ Inspiron™ 1420/Dell Vostro™ 1400 Service Manual Removing and Replacing the Modem Removing and Replacing the Modem CAUTION: Before you feel resistance, check the connectors and realign the card. 8. Remove...
... remove the cover. 3. Connect the modem cable. 7. Tighten the screw securing the modem to ensure correct insertion. Back to Contents Page Modem Dell™ Inspiron™ 1420/Dell Vostro™ 1400 Service Manual Removing and Replacing the Modem Removing and Replacing the Modem CAUTION: Before you feel resistance, check the connectors and realign the card. 8. Remove...
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... the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Back to Contents Page 3 notch Turn the computer over. 3. Back to Contents Page Optical Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 1420/Dell Vostro™ 1400 Service Manual Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any of the bay. 1 optical drive 2 locking screw Replacing the Optical...
... the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Back to Contents Page 3 notch Turn the computer over. 3. Back to Contents Page Optical Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 1420/Dell Vostro™ 1400 Service Manual Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any of the bay. 1 optical drive 2 locking screw Replacing the Optical...
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... bay. 1 bottom of the system 2 screw (22) 7. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Optical Drive). 3. Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Inspiron™ 1420/Dell Vostro™ 1400 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest Removing the Palm Rest CAUTION: Before you perform any of the palmrest. Follow the instructions...
... bay. 1 bottom of the system 2 screw (22) 7. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Optical Drive). 3. Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Inspiron™ 1420/Dell Vostro™ 1400 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest Removing the Palm Rest CAUTION: Before you perform any of the palmrest. Follow the instructions...
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... system board (see Removing the System Board). 3. Remove the M2.5 x 5-mm screw securing each of the two speakers to Contents Page Speakers Dell™ Inspiron™ 1420/Dell Vostro™ 1400 Service Manual Removing the Speakers Replacing the Speakers Removing the Speakers CAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety...
... system board (see Removing the System Board). 3. Remove the M2.5 x 5-mm screw securing each of the two speakers to Contents Page Speakers Dell™ Inspiron™ 1420/Dell Vostro™ 1400 Service Manual Removing the Speakers Replacing the Speakers Removing the Speakers CAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety...