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...in the United States and/or other than its own. Bluetooth is used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Keyboard Memory Module Hard-Drive Assembly Palm Rest Assembly Power Button Board Touch Pad Module Internal Card With... Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Processor Heat Sink Wireless Mini-Card(s) Video Accelerator Card Hinge Cover Display Camera Module Speakers Support Bracket (s) I/O Board Status Light Board System Board AC Adapter Connector Coin-Cell Battery SIM Card Board Flashing the BIOS Notes, Cautions, and ...
...in the United States and/or other than its own. Bluetooth is used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Keyboard Memory Module Hard-Drive Assembly Palm Rest Assembly Power Button Board Touch Pad Module Internal Card With... Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Processor Heat Sink Wireless Mini-Card(s) Video Accelerator Card Hinge Cover Display Camera Module Speakers Support Bracket (s) I/O Board Status Light Board System Board AC Adapter Connector Coin-Cell Battery SIM Card Board Flashing the BIOS Notes, Cautions, and ...
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... into place. Align the tabs on the battery with your warranty. Do not use batteries designed for other Dell computers. Rotate and lift the battery out of the battery bay. 1 battery 2 battery release latches (2) Replacing the Battery CAUTION: To avoid damage to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Battery Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer...
... into place. Align the tabs on the battery with your warranty. Do not use batteries designed for other Dell computers. Rotate and lift the battery out of the battery bay. 1 battery 2 battery release latches (2) Replacing the Battery CAUTION: To avoid damage to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Battery Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer...
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.... 2. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. 6. Turn off your computer (see Removing the Battery). 7. Disconnect your computer and then unplug the cable from the 3-in-1 Media Card Reader. 5.... telephone or network cables from their electrical outlets. Press and eject any installed cards from the network device. 3. Remove the battery (see Turning Off Your Computer). Turn the computer top-side up, open the display, and press the power button to Contents Page 1.
.... 2. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. 6. Turn off your computer (see Removing the Battery). 7. Disconnect your computer and then unplug the cable from the 3-in-1 Media Card Reader. 5.... telephone or network cables from their electrical outlets. Press and eject any installed cards from the network device. 3. Remove the battery (see Turning Off Your Computer). Turn the computer top-side up, open the display, and press the power button to Contents Page 1.
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... Replace the hard-drive assembly (see Removing the Battery). 3. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the battery (see Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly). Remove the ...on your computer). Removing the Bluetooth Card 1. Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Bluetooth Card Replacing the Bluetooth Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety...
... Replace the hard-drive assembly (see Removing the Battery). 3. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the battery (see Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly). Remove the ...on your computer). Removing the Bluetooth Card 1. Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Bluetooth Card Replacing the Bluetooth Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety...
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CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page Back to the computer. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). 6.
CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page Back to the computer. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). 6.
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...Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Bezel). 9. Back to Contents Page Camera Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Camera Module Replacing the Camera Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, ...10. Use the alignment posts to the display cover. 1 camera module 2 camera cable connector Replacing the Camera Module 1. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery...
...Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Bezel). 9. Back to Contents Page Camera Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Camera Module Replacing the Camera Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, ...10. Use the alignment posts to the display cover. 1 camera module 2 camera cable connector Replacing the Camera Module 1. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery...
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... Failure to the computer. Connect the camera cable to Contents Page Replace the palm rest assembly(see Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly). 10. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Display Bezel). 6. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Keyboard). 11. Replace the display assembly... (see Replacing the Battery). CAUTION: Before turning on the camera module. 5. Adhere the camera module in damage to do so may result in position. 4. ...
... Failure to the computer. Connect the camera cable to Contents Page Replace the palm rest assembly(see Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly). 10. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Display Bezel). 6. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Keyboard). 11. Replace the display assembly... (see Replacing the Battery). CAUTION: Before turning on the camera module. 5. Adhere the camera module in damage to do so may result in position. 4. ...
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...: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside the computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at...
...: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside the computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at...
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... damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the battery (see Removing the Palm Rest Assembly). 6. Remove the palm rest assembly (see Removing the Battery). 3. Back to Contents Page Processor Heat Sink Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing...
... damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the battery (see Removing the Palm Rest Assembly). 6. Remove the palm rest assembly (see Removing the Battery). 3. Back to Contents Page Processor Heat Sink Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing...
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Replace the palm rest assembly (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the battery (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). 5. Failure to do so may result in the slot and place the processor heat sink on the system board. 3. ...
Replace the palm rest assembly (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the battery (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). 5. Failure to do so may result in the slot and place the processor heat sink on the system board. 3. ...
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Back to Contents Page AC Adapter Connector Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the AC Adapter Connector Replacing the AC Adapter Connector WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically ...of the AC adapter connector cable routing and remove the cable from step 2 to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. CAUTION: ...
Back to Contents Page AC Adapter Connector Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the AC Adapter Connector Replacing the AC Adapter Connector WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically ...of the AC adapter connector cable routing and remove the cable from step 2 to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. CAUTION: ...
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... Contents Page Route the AC adapter connector cable through the routing guide. 4. Follow the procedures in the computer base. 3. Replace the battery (see Replacing the I /O board (see Replacing the Battery). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the left...
... Contents Page Route the AC adapter connector cable through the routing guide. 4. Follow the procedures in the computer base. 3. Replace the battery (see Replacing the I /O board (see Replacing the Battery). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the left...
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... CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the battery (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Remove the palm rest assembly (see Removing... Removing the Palm Rest Assembly). 6. Display Assembly Removing the Display Assembly 1. Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Cable Display Panel Bracket WARNING: Before working inside your computer...
... CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the battery (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Remove the palm rest assembly (see Removing... Removing the Palm Rest Assembly). 6. Display Assembly Removing the Display Assembly 1. Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Cable Display Panel Bracket WARNING: Before working inside your computer...
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...(2) 3 display bezel 2 rubber pads (2) Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). 10. Replace the palm rest assembly (see Replacing the Hinge Cover). 9. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly). 11. Failure to the computer base. 3. Follow the procedures in...Begin. 2. Connect the display cable to the computer base. 8. Replace the hard-drive assembly (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Mini-Card(s)). 7. Connect the antenna cables to prevent damaging the bezel. 1. Replace the screw that secures the display ...
...(2) 3 display bezel 2 rubber pads (2) Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). 10. Replace the palm rest assembly (see Replacing the Hinge Cover). 9. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly). 11. Failure to the computer base. 3. Follow the procedures in...Begin. 2. Connect the display cable to the computer base. 8. Replace the hard-drive assembly (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Mini-Card(s)). 7. Connect the antenna cables to prevent damaging the bezel. 1. Replace the screw that secures the display ...
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..., keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Remove the keyboard (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly 1. Damage due to servicing that both connectors are extremely fragile. For additional safety... tabs; CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Back to Contents Page Hard-Drive Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly WARNING: Before ...
..., keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Remove the keyboard (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly 1. Damage due to servicing that both connectors are extremely fragile. For additional safety... tabs; CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Back to Contents Page Hard-Drive Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly WARNING: Before ...
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...computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the hard-drive assembly to the hard-drive bracket. 8. Replace the keyboard (see the Dell Technology Guide. Save the original packaging for your computer, as needed . Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as needed (...11. Install the operating system for storing or shipping the hard drive. 3. Back to the computer. 10. Place the hard-drive assembly in damage to Contents Page Replace the battery (see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the hard-drive bracket. 4. Failure to do so may result...
...computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the hard-drive assembly to the hard-drive bracket. 8. Replace the keyboard (see the Dell Technology Guide. Save the original packaging for your computer, as needed . Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as needed (...11. Install the operating system for storing or shipping the hard drive. 3. Back to the computer. 10. Place the hard-drive assembly in damage to Contents Page Replace the battery (see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the hard-drive bracket. 4. Failure to do so may result...
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... (such as a connector on your computer. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Use a plastic scribe to disengage the hinge cover tabs from the computer base. 1 plastic scribe 2 hinge cover Back to Contents Page Hinge Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Hinge Cover Replacing the...
... (such as a connector on your computer. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Use a plastic scribe to disengage the hinge cover tabs from the computer base. 1 plastic scribe 2 hinge cover Back to Contents Page Hinge Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Hinge Cover Replacing the...
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CAUTION: Before turning on the computer base and snap the cover in damage to Contents Page Failure to the computer base. 4. Align the tabs on the hinge cover with the slots on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the hinge cover to do so may result in place. 3. Lift the hinge cover off the computer. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Turn over the computer and replace the two screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. 6. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). Replacing the Hinge Cover 1. Back to the computer.
CAUTION: Before turning on the computer base and snap the cover in damage to Contents Page Failure to the computer base. 4. Align the tabs on the hinge cover with the slots on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the hinge cover to do so may result in place. 3. Lift the hinge cover off the computer. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Turn over the computer and replace the two screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. 6. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). Replacing the Hinge Cover 1. Back to the computer.
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...status light board cable Press and eject any installed card or blank from the connector on your computer. Back to Contents Page I/O Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the I/O Board Replacing the I/O Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized ... CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the I /O Board 1. Remove the hard-drive assembly (see Removing the Speakers). 10. Remove the left support bracket (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer.
...status light board cable Press and eject any installed card or blank from the connector on your computer. Back to Contents Page I/O Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the I/O Board Replacing the I/O Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized ... CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the I /O Board 1. Remove the hard-drive assembly (see Removing the Speakers). 10. Remove the left support bracket (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer.
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... (see Replacing the Hinge Cover). 11. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Speakers). 8. Replace the hard-drive assembly (see Replacing the Battery). Remove the screw that you removed from the 3-in Before You Begin. 2. Replace any installed card or blank that secures the I/O board to.... Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Left Support Bracket). 9. 13. Replace the left support bracket (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 10. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). 12. Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page Back to ...
... (see Replacing the Hinge Cover). 11. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Speakers). 8. Replace the hard-drive assembly (see Replacing the Battery). Remove the screw that you removed from the 3-in Before You Begin. 2. Replace any installed card or blank that secures the I/O board to.... Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Left Support Bracket). 9. 13. Replace the left support bracket (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 10. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). 12. Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page Back to ...