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...service technician should perform repairs on your computer). Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2. Remove the battery (see Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly). Replace the hard-drive assembly (see Removing the Battery). 3. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery...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 the safety information that ...
...service technician should perform repairs on your computer). Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2. Remove the battery (see Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly). Replace the hard-drive assembly (see Removing the Battery). 3. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery...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 the safety information that ...
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...Hard-Drive Assembly). 5. Remove the hard-drive assembly (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Display Assembly). 8. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Hinge Cover). 7. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Use the alignment posts to the display cover. 1 camera module 2 camera cable connector Replacing...procedures in Before You Begin. 2. 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 ...
...Hard-Drive Assembly). 5. Remove the hard-drive assembly (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Display Assembly). 8. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Hinge Cover). 7. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Use the alignment posts to the display cover. 1 camera module 2 camera cable connector Replacing...procedures in Before You Begin. 2. 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 ...
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... Replacing the Hinge Cover). 8. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 7. Replace the hard-drive assembly (see Replacing the Display Bezel). 6. 3. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly). 10. Adhere the camera module in damage to the computer. Replace the palm rest assembly(see Replacing the Keyboard). 11. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). 9. Replace the battery (see Replacing...
... Replacing the Hinge Cover). 8. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 7. Replace the hard-drive assembly (see Replacing the Display Bezel). 6. 3. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly). 10. Adhere the camera module in damage to the computer. Replace the palm rest assembly(see Replacing the Keyboard). 11. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). 9. Replace the battery (see Replacing...
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... service technician should perform repairs on your computer). Remove the palm rest assembly (see Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly). 5. 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 information that is not...
... service technician should perform repairs on your computer). Remove the palm rest assembly (see Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly). 5. 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 information that is not...
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... so may result in the slot and place the processor heat sink on the system board and tighten the two screws. 4. Replace the palm rest assembly (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Replace the hard-drive assembly (see Replacing the Battery). Press down the video accelerator card in damage to Contents Page CAUTION: Before turning on the computer...
... so may result in the slot and place the processor heat sink on the system board and tighten the two screws. 4. Replace the palm rest assembly (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Replace the hard-drive assembly (see Replacing the Battery). Press down the video accelerator card in damage to Contents Page CAUTION: Before turning on the computer...
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... Replacing the Mini-Card(s)). 7. Failure to the Mini-Card (see Replacing the Hinge Cover). 9. Remove the two screws that no stray screws remain inside edge of the display bezel. 1 screws (2) 3 display bezel 2 rubber pads (2) Connect the display cable to the computer base. 3. Replace the palm rest assembly (see Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly). 11. Replace the hard-drive assembly (see Replacing the...
... Replacing the Mini-Card(s)). 7. Failure to the Mini-Card (see Replacing the Hinge Cover). 9. Remove the two screws that no stray screws remain inside edge of the display bezel. 1 screws (2) 3 display bezel 2 rubber pads (2) Connect the display cable to the computer base. 3. Replace the palm rest assembly (see Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly). 11. Replace the hard-drive assembly (see Replacing the...
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... Removing the Battery) before you remove the hard drive from a source other than Dell, you are disconnecting this type of the computer base. 1 hard-drive assembly 3 screw 2 pull-tab CAUTION: Hard drives are correctly oriented and aligned. 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 warranty...
... Removing the Battery) before you remove the hard drive from a source other than Dell, you are disconnecting this type of the computer base. 1 hard-drive assembly 3 screw 2 pull-tab CAUTION: Hard drives are correctly oriented and aligned. 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 warranty...
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... hard drive. 1 screws (4) 3 hard-drive bracket 2 hard drive CAUTION: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it to the hard-drive bracket. 8. For more information, see Replacing the Battery). Place the hard drive in the computer base. 6. Replace the battery (see the Dell Technology Guide. Failure to do so may result in the safety instructions that secures the hard-drive assembly to the hard-drive bracket. 5. Replacing...
... hard drive. 1 screws (4) 3 hard-drive bracket 2 hard drive CAUTION: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it to the hard-drive bracket. 8. For more information, see Replacing the Battery). Place the hard drive in the computer base. 6. Replace the battery (see the Dell Technology Guide. Failure to do so may result in the safety instructions that secures the hard-drive assembly to the hard-drive bracket. 5. Replacing...
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...Hard-Drive Assembly). 5. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Battery). 3. Lift the locking tab and pull the pull-tab on the status light board cable and disconnect the cable from the connector on the I/O board. 12. 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...
...Hard-Drive Assembly). 5. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Battery). 3. Lift the locking tab and pull the pull-tab on the status light board cable and disconnect the cable from the connector on the I/O board. 12. 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...
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... you removed from the 3-in damage to secure the status light board cable. 6. Replace any installed card or blank that secures the I /O Board 1. Replace the left support bracket (see Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly). 13. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 14. Lift the I/O board and ease the connectors on the...
... you removed from the 3-in damage to secure the status light board cable. 6. Replace any installed card or blank that secures the I /O Board 1. Replace the left support bracket (see Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly). 13. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the battery (see Replacing the Keyboard). 14. Lift the I/O board and ease the connectors on the...
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...the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Remove the palm rest assembly (see Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly). 5. Remove the hard-drive assembly (see Removing the Palm Rest Assembly). 6. Align the screw hole and the notch on the status light board ...base. 9. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Status Light Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Status Light Board Replacing the Status Light Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with...
...the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Remove the palm rest assembly (see Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly). 5. Remove the hard-drive assembly (see Removing the Palm Rest Assembly). 6. Align the screw hole and the notch on the status light board ...base. 9. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Status Light Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Status Light Board Replacing the Status Light Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with...
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... tab to the computer base. 4. Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page Back to the computer. Replace the palm rest assembly (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly). 7. Connect the status light board cable to the connector on the I/O board and press down on the computer...
... tab to the computer base. 4. Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page Back to the computer. Replace the palm rest assembly (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly). 7. Connect the status light board cable to the connector on the I/O board and press down on the computer...
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... assembly (see Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly). 5. Your computer supports two Mini-Card slots: l One Full Mini-Card slot - Remove the hard-drive assembly (see Removing the Palm Rest Assembly). 6. Remove the screw that shipped with your warranty. Back to Contents Page Wireless Mini-Card(s) Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Mini-Card(s) Replacing the Mini-Card(s) WARNING: Before working...
... assembly (see Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly). 5. Your computer supports two Mini-Card slots: l One Full Mini-Card slot - Remove the hard-drive assembly (see Removing the Palm Rest Assembly). 6. Remove the screw that shipped with your warranty. Back to Contents Page Wireless Mini-Card(s) Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Mini-Card(s) Replacing the Mini-Card(s) WARNING: Before working...
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... your computer, as required. Replace the keyboard (see the Dell Technology Guide. CAUTION: Before turning on the system board. 4. For more information, see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. CAUTION: The connectors are installing. Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the Mini-Card you are keyed to ensure correct insertion. Replace the hard-drive assembly (see Replacing the Battery). Follow the...
... your computer, as required. Replace the keyboard (see the Dell Technology Guide. CAUTION: Before turning on the system board. 4. For more information, see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. CAUTION: The connectors are installing. Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the Mini-Card you are keyed to ensure correct insertion. Replace the hard-drive assembly (see Replacing the Battery). Follow the...
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... with your warranty. Removing the Palm Rest Assembly 1. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the hard-drive assembly (see Removing the Keyboard). 6. CAUTION: Pull the pull-tabs on your computer). CAUTION: Only a certified...secure the palm rest assembly to the computer base. Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Assembly Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that ...
... with your warranty. Removing the Palm Rest Assembly 1. Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the hard-drive assembly (see Removing the Keyboard). 6. CAUTION: Pull the pull-tabs on your computer). CAUTION: Only a certified...secure the palm rest assembly to the computer base. Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Assembly Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that ...
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... edge and then ease the palm rest assembly from the computer base to avoid damage to the computer base. 9. Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly 1. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly). 7. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Slide the touch pad cable into place. 3. 1 ...palm rest assembly from the computer base. 1 palm rest assembly 11. Replace the three screws that secure the palm rest assembly to the palm rest assembly. 10. Replace the hard-drive assembly (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Connect the power button cable to the connector on ...
... edge and then ease the palm rest assembly from the computer base to avoid damage to the computer base. 9. Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly 1. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly). 7. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Slide the touch pad cable into place. 3. 1 ...palm rest assembly from the computer base. 1 palm rest assembly 11. Replace the three screws that secure the palm rest assembly to the palm rest assembly. 10. Replace the hard-drive assembly (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Connect the power button cable to the connector on ...
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...button board to the palm rest assembly. 3. Removing the Power Button Board 1. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly). 5. Remove the hard-drive assembly (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Route the power button cable through the routing guide on your warranty. CAUTION: .... Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Power Button Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Power Button Board Replacing the Power Button Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, ...
...button board to the palm rest assembly. 3. Removing the Power Button Board 1. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly). 5. Remove the hard-drive assembly (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Route the power button cable through the routing guide on your warranty. CAUTION: .... Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Power Button Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Power Button Board Replacing the Power Button Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, ...
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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 Hard-Drive Assembly). 6. Back to the computer. Replace the hard-drive assembly (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page 5.
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 Hard-Drive Assembly). 6. Back to the computer. Replace the hard-drive assembly (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Failure to do so may result in damage to Contents Page 5.
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... the speakers on your computer. Remove the hard-drive assembly (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly). 5. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to Contents Page Speakers Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Speakers Replacing the Speakers WARNING: Before working inside your...
... the speakers on your computer. Remove the hard-drive assembly (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly). 5. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to Contents Page Speakers Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Speakers Replacing the Speakers WARNING: Before working inside your...
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...the main battery (see Removing the Display Assembly). 8. Removing the Left Support Bracket 1. Remove the hard-drive assembly (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the screw that secures the left support bracket 2 screw 9. Follow the procedures...or by your warranty. Back to Contents Page Support Bracket(s) Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Left Support Bracket Replacing the Left Support Bracket Removing the Right Support Bracket Replacing the Right Support Bracket WARNING: Before working inside your computer...
...the main battery (see Removing the Display Assembly). 8. Removing the Left Support Bracket 1. Remove the hard-drive assembly (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the screw that secures the left support bracket 2 screw 9. Follow the procedures...or by your warranty. Back to Contents Page Support Bracket(s) Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Left Support Bracket Replacing the Left Support Bracket Removing the Right Support Bracket Replacing the Right Support Bracket WARNING: Before working inside your computer...