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... strap or by your computer. 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 the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Battery Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the...
... strap or by your computer. 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 the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Battery Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the...
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... Removing the Palm Rest Assembly). 6. Removing the Bluetooth Card 1. Replace the palm rest assembly (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. 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...
... Removing the Palm Rest Assembly). 6. Removing the Bluetooth Card 1. Replace the palm rest assembly (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. 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...
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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. Back to the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page 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. Back to the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). 6.
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... the Hinge Cover). 7. Remove the display bezel (see Removing the Battery). 3. Use the alignment posts to the display cover. 1 camera module 2 camera cable connector Replacing the Camera Module 1. 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, read...
... the Hinge Cover). 7. Remove the display bezel (see Removing the Battery). 3. Use the alignment posts to the display cover. 1 camera module 2 camera cable connector Replacing the Camera Module 1. 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, read...
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... (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the hard-drive assembly (see Replacing the Hinge Cover). 8. CAUTION: Before turning on the camera module. 5. 3. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly). 10. Back to the computer. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). 9. Replace the palm rest assembly(see Replacing the Display Assembly). 7. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the...
... (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the hard-drive assembly (see Replacing the Hinge Cover). 8. CAUTION: Before turning on the camera module. 5. 3. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly). 10. Back to the computer. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). 9. Replace the palm rest assembly(see Replacing the Display Assembly). 7. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the...
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... to do so may result in Removing the System Board. 4. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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...
... to do so may result in Removing the System Board. 4. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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...
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... touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Back to Contents Page Processor Heat Sink Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat Sink WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety...
... touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Back to Contents Page Processor Heat Sink Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat Sink WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety...
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... the two captive screws on the processor heat sink with the screw holes on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. 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 two captive screws on the processor heat sink with the screw holes on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. 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...
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...the instructions from the routing guide. 1 AC adapter connector 7. 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 ...by your computer. Make a note of the computer base. Damage due to servicing that shipped with your computer). Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to step 17 in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the...
...the instructions from the routing guide. 1 AC adapter connector 7. 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 ...by your computer. Make a note of the computer base. Damage due to servicing that shipped with your computer). Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to step 17 in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the...
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Replace the I /O Board). 5. Replace the battery (see Replacing the I /O board (see Replacing the Battery). Failure to do so may result in the computer base. 3. Back to the computer. Route the AC adapter connector cable through the routing guide. 4. Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 21 in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the left support bracket (see Replacing the Left...
Replace the I /O Board). 5. Replace the battery (see Replacing the I /O board (see Replacing the Battery). Failure to do so may result in the computer base. 3. Back to the computer. Route the AC adapter connector cable through the routing guide. 4. Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 21 in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the left support bracket (see Replacing the Left...
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... battery (see Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly). 11. Display Bezel Removing the Display Bezel CAUTION: The display bezel is extremely fragile. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the display assembly (see Replacing the Hinge Cover). 9. Using your fingertips, carefully pry up the inside the computer. Connect the display cable to the Mini...
... battery (see Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly). 11. Display Bezel Removing the Display Bezel CAUTION: The display bezel is extremely fragile. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the display assembly (see Replacing the Hinge Cover). 9. Using your fingertips, carefully pry up the inside the computer. Connect the display cable to the Mini...
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... you remove the hard drive from a source other than Dell, you are correctly oriented and aligned. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that shipped with locking tabs; Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery) before you disconnect the cable. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic...assembly towards the left to disconnect the hard-drive assembly from sources other than Dell. Back to Contents Page Hard-Drive Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer.
... you remove the hard drive from a source other than Dell, you are correctly oriented and aligned. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that shipped with locking tabs; Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery) before you disconnect the cable. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic...assembly towards the left to disconnect the hard-drive assembly from sources other than Dell. Back to Contents Page Hard-Drive Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer.
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...packaging (see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in damage to the computer base. 8. Replace the screw that secure the hard drive to the hard-drive bracket. 5. Replace the keyboard (see the Dell Technology Guide. Failure to do so may result in the safety instructions that secure the...hard drive CAUTION: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it to Contents Page Replace the four screws that shipped with your computer, as needed (see Replacing the Battery). CAUTION: Before turning on the system board. 7. Install the drivers and utilities for storing or...
...packaging (see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in damage to the computer base. 8. Replace the screw that secure the hard drive to the hard-drive bracket. 5. Replace the keyboard (see the Dell Technology Guide. Failure to do so may result in the safety instructions that secure the...hard drive CAUTION: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it to Contents Page Replace the four screws that shipped with your computer, as needed (see Replacing the Battery). CAUTION: Before turning on the system board. 7. Install the drivers and utilities for storing or...
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... prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Remove the two screws that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted ...scribe 2 hinge cover Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Hinge Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Hinge Cover Replacing the Hinge Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your...
... prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Remove the two screws that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted ...scribe 2 hinge cover Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Hinge Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Hinge Cover Replacing the Hinge Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your...
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Follow the procedures in place. 3. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). Align the tabs on the hinge cover with the slots on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the hinge cover to the computer base. 4. Turn over the computer and replace the two screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer base and snap the cover in Before You Begin. 2. Replacing the Hinge Cover 1. Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page Lift the hinge cover off the computer. Back to the computer. 6.
Follow the procedures in place. 3. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). Align the tabs on the hinge cover with the slots on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the hinge cover to the computer base. 4. Turn over the computer and replace the two screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer base and snap the cover in Before You Begin. 2. Replacing the Hinge Cover 1. Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page Lift the hinge cover off the computer. Back to the computer. 6.
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...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 by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the I/O board. 1 status light board cable Remove the battery...
...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 by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the I/O board. 1 status light board cable Remove the battery...
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.... Remove the screw that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace any installed card or blank that secures the I /O board to secure the status light board cable. 6. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Speakers). 8. Back to the connector on the computer base. ...out of the computer base. CAUTION: Before turning on the I /O board cable to Contents Page Replace the screw that you removed from the 3-in-1 Media Card Reader. 7. Replace the speakers (see Replacing the Battery). 13. Replacing the I /O board. 5. Align the connectors on the I/O board with the slots on the I...
.... Remove the screw that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace any installed card or blank that secures the I /O board to secure the status light board cable. 6. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Speakers). 8. Back to the connector on the computer base. ...out of the computer base. CAUTION: Before turning on the I /O board cable to Contents Page Replace the screw that you removed from the 3-in-1 Media Card Reader. 7. Replace the speakers (see Replacing the Battery). 13. Replacing the I /O board. 5. Align the connectors on the I/O board with the slots on the I...
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...keycaps on the palm rest assembly. Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the ...safety information that shipped with your computer. Follow the procedures in scratching the display panel. 7. Turn the computer over the palm rest assembly. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell...
...keycaps on the palm rest assembly. Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the ...safety information that shipped with your computer. Follow the procedures in scratching the display panel. 7. Turn the computer over the palm rest assembly. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell...
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... Lift the keyboard off the palm rest assembly. Slide the tabs on the keyboard into the slots on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the keyboard to the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on the palm rest assembly and ... cable connector latches (2) 9. Slide the keyboard cable into place. 4. 1 keyboard tabs (4) 2 keyboard 8. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). Follow the procedures in damage to the computer base. 6. Replacing the Keyboard 1. Back to secure the keyboard cable. 3. Gently press around the edges of the keyboard to ...
... Lift the keyboard off the palm rest assembly. Slide the tabs on the keyboard into the slots on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the keyboard to the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on the palm rest assembly and ... cable connector latches (2) 9. Slide the keyboard cable into place. 4. 1 keyboard tabs (4) 2 keyboard 8. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). Follow the procedures in damage to the computer base. 6. Replacing the Keyboard 1. Back to secure the keyboard cable. 3. Gently press around the edges of the keyboard to ...
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Replace the coin-cell battery (see Replacing the Speakers). Replace the speakers (see Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery). 3. Turn the system board over . 4. Replace the screw that secures the system board to the computer base. 6. Carefully ease the connectors on the computer base. 5.... connector 3 I/O board cable connector 2 SIM card board cable connector 15. Remove the speakers (see Removing the Coin-Cell Battery). Turn the system board over . 19. Replacing the System Board 1. Align the connectors on the system board with the slots on the computer base and place it on ...
Replace the coin-cell battery (see Replacing the Speakers). Replace the speakers (see Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery). 3. Turn the system board over . 4. Replace the screw that secures the system board to the computer base. 6. Carefully ease the connectors on the computer base. 5.... connector 3 I/O board cable connector 2 SIM card board cable connector 15. Remove the speakers (see Removing the Coin-Cell Battery). Turn the system board over . 19. Replacing the System Board 1. Align the connectors on the system board with the slots on the computer base and place it on ...