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... you how to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Microsoft Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, and Vostro are either potential damage to avoid the problem. A00 NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either trademarks or registered trademarks... interest in this document is strictly forbidden. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2007 Dell Inc. Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Before You Begin ExpressCards Using the Memory Card Reader Optical Drive Hard Drive Hinge Cover Internal Card With...
... you how to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Microsoft Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, and Vostro are either potential damage to avoid the problem. A00 NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either trademarks or registered trademarks... interest in this document is strictly forbidden. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2007 Dell Inc. Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Before You Begin ExpressCards Using the Memory Card Reader Optical Drive Hard Drive Hinge Cover Internal Card With...
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... system board. 11. Remove the M2 x3-mm screw that secures the wireless sniffer board to Contents Page Computer Base and Components Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Wireless Sniffer Board Audio Connector Board Consumer Infrared (CIR) Board Modem Connector ExpressCard Cage Computer Base Wireless Sniffer Board Removing the...
... system board. 11. Remove the M2 x3-mm screw that secures the wireless sniffer board to Contents Page Computer Base and Components Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Wireless Sniffer Board Audio Connector Board Consumer Infrared (CIR) Board Modem Connector ExpressCard Cage Computer Base Wireless Sniffer Board Removing the...
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.... NOTE: Ensure that the computer is not covered by its edges or by Dell is off your computer. Do not use only the battery designed for 4 seconds. 3. Damage due to servicing that the work surface is flat and clean to the connector and/or the ...arrow icon, and then click Shut Down to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Recommended Tools Before Working Inside Your Computer This document provides procedures for other Dell computers. 6. Disconnect your computer from being scratched. 2. Unless otherwise noted...
.... NOTE: Ensure that the computer is not covered by its edges or by Dell is off your computer. Do not use only the battery designed for 4 seconds. 3. Damage due to servicing that the work surface is flat and clean to the connector and/or the ...arrow icon, and then click Shut Down to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Recommended Tools Before Working Inside Your Computer This document provides procedures for other Dell computers. 6. Disconnect your computer from being scratched. 2. Unless otherwise noted...
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... so may cause system damage. 1. If you use a BIOS update program CD to your computer at support.dell.com. 4. Failure to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive If a BIOS-update program CD is...
... so may cause system damage. 1. If you use a BIOS update program CD to your computer at support.dell.com. 4. Failure to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive If a BIOS-update program CD is...
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... instructions in the Product Information Guide. Back to the card. 4. Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Removing the Bluetooth Card Replacing the Bluetooth Card CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety...
... instructions in the Product Information Guide. Back to the card. 4. Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Removing the Bluetooth Card Replacing the Bluetooth Card CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety...
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... section, follow the safety instructions in the notification area) to prevent incorrect insertion. Back to Contents Page Using the Memory Card Reader Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Memory Card Blanks Removing a Memory Card or Blank Installing a Memory Card The memory card reader provides a fast and convenient way to...
... section, follow the safety instructions in the notification area) to prevent incorrect insertion. Back to Contents Page Using the Memory Card Reader Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Memory Card Blanks Removing a Memory Card or Blank Installing a Memory Card The memory card reader provides a fast and convenient way to...
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Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any of the mylar sleeve. 1 coin-...
Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any of the mylar sleeve. 1 coin-...
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... the Keyboard). 6. NOTICE: To avoid damage to the processor, hold the screwdriver so that it comes to Contents Page Processor Module Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module Removing the Processor Module CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety...
... the Keyboard). 6. NOTICE: To avoid damage to the processor, hold the screwdriver so that it comes to Contents Page Processor Module Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module Removing the Processor Module CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety...
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... begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1. Back to Contents Page Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Replacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly CAUTION: Before you begin...
... begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1. Back to Contents Page Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Replacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly CAUTION: Before you begin...
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Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Keyboard). 9. Lift the display assembly out of the computer. 7. Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Latch Camera and Microphone Assembly Display Assembly Removing the Display Assembly CAUTION: Before you begin the...
Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Keyboard). 9. Lift the display assembly out of the computer. 7. Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Latch Camera and Microphone Assembly Display Assembly Removing the Display Assembly CAUTION: Before you begin the...
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...-cooling assembly (see Removing the Optical Drive). 3. Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws that secure the fan to Contents Page Fan Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Removing the Fan Replacing the Fan Removing the Fan CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the...
...-cooling assembly (see Removing the Optical Drive). 3. Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws that secure the fan to Contents Page Fan Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Removing the Fan Replacing the Fan Removing the Fan CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the...
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... (see Replacing the Display Assembly). Replace the display assembly (see Removing the Optical Drive). 3. Back to Contents Page Graphics Card Assembly Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Removing the Graphics Card Assembly Replacing the Graphics Card Assembly NOTE: The graphics card assembly is available as an option on the...
... (see Replacing the Display Assembly). Replace the display assembly (see Removing the Optical Drive). 3. Back to Contents Page Graphics Card Assembly Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Removing the Graphics Card Assembly Replacing the Graphics Card Assembly NOTE: The graphics card assembly is available as an option on the...
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... x 3-mm screws from each side of the hard drive bezel, then pull to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives obtained from the hard drive. Exercise care...
... x 3-mm screws from each side of the hard drive bezel, then pull to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives obtained from the hard drive. Exercise care...
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... section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Insert a plastic scribe into place. Back to Contents Page Hinge Cover Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Removing the Hinge Cover Replacing the Hinge Cover Removing the Hinge Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this...
... section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Insert a plastic scribe into place. Back to Contents Page Hinge Cover Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Removing the Hinge Cover Replacing the Hinge Cover Removing the Hinge Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this...
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Remove the hinge cover (see "Using the Keyboard and Touchpad" in your Owner's Manual. Exercise care when removing and handling the keyboard. 4. Exercise care when removing and handling the keyboard. 2. Removing the Keyboard CAUTION: ...in the Product Information Guide. 1. Rotate the keyboard connector latch upward to the keyboard connector. 5. Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard For more information about the keyboard, see Removing the Hinge Cover). 3. Remove the two M2...
Remove the hinge cover (see "Using the Keyboard and Touchpad" in your Owner's Manual. Exercise care when removing and handling the keyboard. 4. Exercise care when removing and handling the keyboard. 2. Removing the Keyboard CAUTION: ...in the Product Information Guide. 1. Rotate the keyboard connector latch upward to the keyboard connector. 5. Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard For more information about the keyboard, see Removing the Hinge Cover). 3. Remove the two M2...
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... the latch assembly and can be reinstalled. 5. NOTICE: The battery latch spring is replaced. Back to Contents Page Battery Latch Assembly Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Removing the Battery Latch Assembly Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly Removing the Battery Latch Assembly CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure...
... the latch assembly and can be reinstalled. 5. NOTICE: The battery latch spring is replaced. Back to Contents Page Battery Latch Assembly Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Removing the Battery Latch Assembly Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly Removing the Battery Latch Assembly CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure...
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... memory module connector until the module pops up. 6. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Hinge Cover). 3. Back to Contents Page Memory Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Removing a Memory Module Replacing a Memory Module Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM sockets, one memory module, install the memory module in...
... memory module connector until the module pops up. 6. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Hinge Cover). 3. Back to Contents Page Memory Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Removing a Memory Module Replacing a Memory Module Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM sockets, one memory module, install the memory module in...
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... and set it aside. 1 captive screws (2) 2 cover 4. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN card. Back to Contents Page Wireless Mini Cards Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Removing a Mini Card Replacing a Mini Card CAUTION: Before you ordered a wireless Mini Card with your computer, the card is already installed.
... and set it aside. 1 captive screws (2) 2 cover 4. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN card. Back to Contents Page Wireless Mini Cards Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Removing a Mini Card Replacing a Mini Card CAUTION: Before you ordered a wireless Mini Card with your computer, the card is already installed.
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... to the new modem. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Bluetooth Card). 8. Connect the modem cable to Contents Page Modem Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Removing the Modem Replacing the Modem Removing the Modem CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in Before...
... to the new modem. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Bluetooth Card). 8. Connect the modem cable to Contents Page Modem Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Removing the Modem Replacing the Modem Removing the Modem CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in Before...
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... over . 3. Remove the device security screw, if installed. 4. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Optical Drive Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive Removing the Optical Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this...
... over . 3. Remove the device security screw, if installed. 4. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Optical Drive Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive Removing the Optical Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this...