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... base. 1 audio connector cover 2 computer base Replacing the Audio Connector Cover 1. Back to Contents Page Audio Connector Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 1546 Service Manual Removing the Audio Connector Cover Replacing the Audio Connector Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, ...read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as...
... base. 1 audio connector cover 2 computer base Replacing the Audio Connector Cover 1. Back to Contents Page Audio Connector Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 1546 Service Manual Removing the Audio Connector Cover Replacing the Audio Connector Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, ...read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as...
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...the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Back to Contents Page Module Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 1546 Service Manual Removing the Module Cover Replacing the Module Cover WARNING: Before working inside the computer. Align the tabs... the battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as shown in the figure. 1 module cover tabs (4) 3 captive screws (4) 2 module...
...the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Back to Contents Page Module Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 1546 Service Manual Removing the Module Cover Replacing the Module Cover WARNING: Before working inside the computer. Align the tabs... the battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as shown in the figure. 1 module cover tabs (4) 3 captive screws (4) 2 module...
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... may require the following conditions exist: l You have read the safety information that shipped with your own personal safety. Do not touch the components or contacts on your computer). Hold a component such as a connector on your computer. l You have performed the steps... certified service technician should perform repairs on a card. The computer turns off . Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 1546 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This manual provides procedures for removing and...
... may require the following conditions exist: l You have read the safety information that shipped with your own personal safety. Do not touch the components or contacts on your computer). Hold a component such as a connector on your computer. l You have performed the steps... certified service technician should perform repairs on a card. The computer turns off . Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 1546 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This manual provides procedures for removing and...
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... Cover). 7. Lift the Bluetooth card to the Bluetooth board. 9. Back to Contents Page Internal Module With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Inspiron™ 1546 Service Manual Bluetooth Card Bluetooth Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer... your computer. Damage due to servicing that secures the Bluetooth card to disconnect it is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the Bluetooth board. 1 screw 2 Bluetooth card Replacing the Bluetooth Card
... Cover). 7. Lift the Bluetooth card to the Bluetooth board. 9. Back to Contents Page Internal Module With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Inspiron™ 1546 Service Manual Bluetooth Card Bluetooth Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer... your computer. Damage due to servicing that secures the Bluetooth card to disconnect it is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the Bluetooth board. 1 screw 2 Bluetooth card Replacing the Bluetooth Card
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... To help prevent damage to servicing that shipped with your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the camera module. 4. Remove the display panel (see Replacing ...the Display Panel). Remove the two screws that secure the camera module to Contents Page Camera Module (Optional) Dell™ Inspiron™ 1546 Service...
... To help prevent damage to servicing that shipped with your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the camera module. 4. Remove the display panel (see Replacing ...the Display Panel). Remove the two screws that secure the camera module to Contents Page Camera Module (Optional) Dell™ Inspiron™ 1546 Service...
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...board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as possible. CAUTION: Only a certified service... center control cover to the computer base. 4. The cover is not covered by Dell™ is very fragile. 5. Back to Contents Page Center Control Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 1546 Service Manual Removing the Center Control Cover Replacing the Center Control Cover WARNING...
...board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as possible. CAUTION: Only a certified service... center control cover to the computer base. 4. The cover is not covered by Dell™ is very fragile. 5. Back to Contents Page Center Control Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 1546 Service Manual Removing the Center Control Cover Replacing the Center Control Cover WARNING...
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...Battery 1. Use a plastic scribe to Contents Page CAUTION: Before turning on your computer. Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 1546 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside the computer. For additional...yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray ...
...Battery 1. Use a plastic scribe to Contents Page CAUTION: Before turning on your computer. Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 1546 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside the computer. For additional...yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray ...
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...ZIF socket, use a small flat-blade screwdriver and rotate the ZIF-socket cam screw counterclockwise until it is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Battery)....while turning the cam screw. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Processor Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 1546 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module WARNING: Before working ...
...ZIF socket, use a small flat-blade screwdriver and rotate the ZIF-socket cam screw counterclockwise until it is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Battery)....while turning the cam screw. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Processor Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 1546 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module WARNING: Before working ...
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... 4. Remove the Mini-Card (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Back to Contents Page Processor Heat Sink Dell™ Inspiron™ 1546 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat Sink WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read ...the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the processor heat sink. Damage ...
... 4. Remove the Mini-Card (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Back to Contents Page Processor Heat Sink Dell™ Inspiron™ 1546 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat Sink WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read ...the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the processor heat sink. Damage ...
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...the daughter board to servicing that shipped with your warranty. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to Contents Page Daughter Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1546 Service Manual Removing the Daughter Board Replacing the Daughter Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the... safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on ...
...the daughter board to servicing that shipped with your warranty. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to Contents Page Daughter Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1546 Service Manual Removing the Daughter Board Replacing the Daughter Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the... safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on ...
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...(see Removing the Mini-Card). 7. Damage due to servicing that shipped with your warranty. Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ 1546 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Panel Cable Display Hinges WARNING: Before working inside your ...computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface ...
...(see Removing the Mini-Card). 7. Damage due to servicing that shipped with your warranty. Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ 1546 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Panel Cable Display Hinges WARNING: Before working inside your ...computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface ...
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...screws (2) 2 hard drive assembly 5. NOTE: If you are installing a hard drive from the computer when the drive is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the cable itself. Some cables have connectors with your computer. As you disconnect a cable, pull..., press in the safety instructions that secure the hard drive bezel to the hard drive. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 1546 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety...
...screws (2) 2 hard drive assembly 5. NOTE: If you are installing a hard drive from the computer when the drive is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the cable itself. Some cables have connectors with your computer. As you disconnect a cable, pull..., press in the safety instructions that secure the hard drive bezel to the hard drive. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 1546 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety...
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...two screws that secures the keyboard cable to the palm rest. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ 1546 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information... that is not authorized by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the keyboard, hold it towards the display...
...two screws that secures the keyboard cable to the palm rest. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ 1546 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information... that is not authorized by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the keyboard, hold it towards the display...
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... Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. The indent for the button should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that shipped with your... computer. Back to Contents Page Battery Latch Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 1546 Service Manual Removing the Battery Latch Assembly Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer...
... Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. The indent for the button should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that shipped with your... computer. Back to Contents Page Battery Latch Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 1546 Service Manual Removing the Battery Latch Assembly Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer...
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... modules on each end of the memory module connector until the module pops up. 5. Back to Contents Page Memory Module(s) Dell™ Inspiron™ 1546 Service Manual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the...fingertips to servicing that shipped with your Setup Guide or the Comprehensive Specifications at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. You can be accessed from the bottom of memory supported by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer warranty. CAUTION: ...
... modules on each end of the memory module connector until the module pops up. 5. Back to Contents Page Memory Module(s) Dell™ Inspiron™ 1546 Service Manual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the...fingertips to servicing that shipped with your Setup Guide or the Comprehensive Specifications at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. You can be accessed from the bottom of memory supported by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer warranty. CAUTION: ...
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... system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Back to Contents Page Wireless Mini-Card Dell™ Inspiron™ 1546 Service Manual Removing the Mini-Card Replacing the Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that...safety best practices information, see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in Before You Begin. 2. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer.
... system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Back to Contents Page Wireless Mini-Card Dell™ Inspiron™ 1546 Service Manual Removing the Mini-Card Replacing the Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that...safety best practices information, see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in Before You Begin. 2. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer.
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... wrist grounding strap or by your computer, read the safety information that secures the optical drive to Contents Page Optical Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 1546 Service Manual Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside the computer. Slide the optical... drive into the optical drive bay until it is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on...
... wrist grounding strap or by your computer, read the safety information that secures the optical drive to Contents Page Optical Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 1546 Service Manual Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside the computer. Slide the optical... drive into the optical drive bay until it is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on...
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Damage due to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Inspiron™ 1546 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with...computer. Removing the Palm Rest 1. Remove the Mini-Card (see Removing the Memory Module(s)). 5. Back to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer). Remove...
Damage due to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Inspiron™ 1546 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with...computer. Removing the Palm Rest 1. Remove the Mini-Card (see Removing the Memory Module(s)). 5. Back to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer). Remove...
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Replacing the Palm Rest 1. Connect the display cable, camera cable, power button board cable, and touch pad cable to the system board. 1 screws (5) 2 palm rest CAUTION: Carefully separate the palm rest from the computer base. 16. Route the Mini-Card antenna ... of the palm rest, use your fingers to separate the palm rest from the computer base to avoid damage to the palm rest. 15. 1 power button board cable connector 3 touch pad cable connector 5 display cable connector 2 Mini-Card cable routing 4 camera cable connector 14. Starting at the right or left of the...
Replacing the Palm Rest 1. Connect the display cable, camera cable, power button board cable, and touch pad cable to the system board. 1 screws (5) 2 palm rest CAUTION: Carefully separate the palm rest from the computer base. 16. Route the Mini-Card antenna ... of the palm rest, use your fingers to separate the palm rest from the computer base to avoid damage to the palm rest. 15. 1 power button board cable connector 3 touch pad cable connector 5 display cable connector 2 Mini-Card cable routing 4 camera cable connector 14. Starting at the right or left of the...
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...Back to Contents Page Power Button Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1546 Service Manual Removing the Power Button Board Replacing the Power Button Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is glued to the palm ...Removing the Memory Module(s)). 5. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. CAUTION: The power button board is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the power...
...Back to Contents Page Power Button Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1546 Service Manual Removing the Power Button Board Replacing the Power Button Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is glued to the palm ...Removing the Memory Module(s)). 5. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. CAUTION: The power button board is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the power...