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... damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of your computer. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. is used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Trademarks used...WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2009 Dell Inc. Dell™ Inspiron™ 1011 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Keyboard Hard Drive Palm Rest Palm Rest Bracket Communication Cards Power/Battery Status Light...
... damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of your computer. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. is used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Trademarks used...WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2009 Dell Inc. Dell™ Inspiron™ 1011 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Keyboard Hard Drive Palm Rest Palm Rest Bracket Communication Cards Power/Battery Status Light...
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... connector. 9. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the USB and SIM Card Board). 8. Back to Contents Page AC Adapter Connector Dell™ Inspiron™ 1011 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 touching an unpainted metal surface. For ...
... connector. 9. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the USB and SIM Card Board). 8. Back to Contents Page AC Adapter Connector Dell™ Inspiron™ 1011 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 touching an unpainted metal surface. For ...
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Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Palm Rest Bracket). 5. Replace the palm rest bracket (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 7. Back to Contents Page Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 6. 4.
Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Palm Rest Bracket). 5. Replace the palm rest bracket (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 7. Back to Contents Page Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 6. 4.
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...on the power/battery status light board to the protrusion on your computer. Back to Contents Page Power/Battery Status Light Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1011 Service Manual Removing the Power/Battery Status Light Board Replacing the Power/Battery Status Light 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 ...
...on the power/battery status light board to the protrusion on your computer. Back to Contents Page Power/Battery Status Light Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1011 Service Manual Removing the Power/Battery Status Light Board Replacing the Power/Battery Status Light 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 ...
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Replace the battery (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 6. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 5. Back to Contents Page 4. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7.
Replace the battery (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 6. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Battery). Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 5. Back to Contents Page 4. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7.
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... Your Computer and Before Working Inside Your Computer. As you shut down . 3. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 1011 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This section provides procedures for removing ...close all open programs before you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, not on the Dell Support website at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Do not touch the components or contacts on your computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs...
... Your Computer and Before Working Inside Your Computer. As you shut down . 3. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 1011 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This section provides procedures for removing ...close all open programs before you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, not on the Dell Support website at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Do not touch the components or contacts on your computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs...
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See Turning Off Your Computer. CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from the computer. 4. Disconnect your computer and all telephone or network cables from your computer. them evenly aligned to ground the system board. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to Contents Page CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer. 1. Turn the computer top-side up, open the display, and press the power button to avoid bending any installed cards from...
See Turning Off Your Computer. CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from the computer. 4. Disconnect your computer and all telephone or network cables from your computer. them evenly aligned to ground the system board. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to Contents Page CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer. 1. Turn the computer top-side up, open the display, and press the power button to avoid bending any installed cards from...
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... properly installed, and a network cable is installed properly. Follow the instructions that appear on the computer. The computer continues to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 1011 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive Flashing the BIOS in Ubuntu 1. Press during POST... and then click OK. Click Save this Agreement. Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. The file icon appears on your computer at support.dell.com. 4.
... properly installed, and a network cable is installed properly. Follow the instructions that appear on the computer. The computer continues to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 1011 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive Flashing the BIOS in Ubuntu 1. Press during POST... and then click OK. Click Save this Agreement. Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. The file icon appears on your computer at support.dell.com. 4.
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The Save In window appears. 9. Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. Type your computer at support.dell.com. 6. Type cd Documents d. string appears. Select ® Places® Documents. 4. Locate the latest BIOS update file for your password c. The File Download window appears. 8. ...
The Save In window appears. 9. Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. Type your computer at support.dell.com. 6. Type cd Documents d. string appears. Select ® Places® Documents. 4. Locate the latest BIOS update file for your password c. The File Download window appears. 8. ...
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... Replacing the Keyboard). Removing the Bluetooth Card 1. Remove the hard drive (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Inspiron™ 1011 Service Manual Removing the Bluetooth Card Replacing the Bluetooth Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer...
... Replacing the Keyboard). Removing the Bluetooth Card 1. Remove the hard drive (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Inspiron™ 1011 Service Manual Removing the Bluetooth Card Replacing the Bluetooth Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer...
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... prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the screw that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the ... computer. Back to the connector. 2. Remove the display bezel (see Replacing the Display Bezel). Back to Contents Page Camera Dell™ Inspiron™ 1011 Service Manual Removing the Camera Replacing the Camera WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that...
... prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Remove the screw that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the ... computer. Back to the connector. 2. Remove the display bezel (see Replacing the Display Bezel). Back to Contents Page Camera Dell™ Inspiron™ 1011 Service Manual Removing the Camera Replacing the Camera WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that...
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Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 1011 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer. For additional safety best practices...You Begin. 2. Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable from step 3 to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Connect the coin-cell battery cable to Contents Page Back to the system board connector. 3. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform ...
Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 1011 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer. For additional safety best practices...You Begin. 2. Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable from step 3 to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Connect the coin-cell battery cable to Contents Page Back to the system board connector. 3. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform ...
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... module and coin-cell battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Display Assembly Removing the Display Assembly 1. Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ 1011 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Panel Cable WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety...computer base. 1 display assembly 2 screws (2) 12. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Make note of the Mini-Card cable routing and pull the Mini-Card cables out of the computer base. 11. Remove the two screws that shipped with your computer. Damage due to ...
... module and coin-cell battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Display Assembly Removing the Display Assembly 1. Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ 1011 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Panel Cable WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety...computer base. 1 display assembly 2 screws (2) 12. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Make note of the Mini-Card cable routing and pull the Mini-Card cables out of the computer base. 11. Remove the two screws that shipped with your computer. Damage due to ...
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.... Display Bezel Removing the Display Bezel CAUTION: The display bezel is extremely fragile. Be careful when removing it to the Mini-Cards, if applicable (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 8. Route the Mini-Card cables and connect them to prevent damaging the bezel. 1. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 9. Remove the... assembly to the computer base. 2. Replace the USB and SIM card board (see Replacing the AC Adapter Connector). 5. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Mini-Card). 3.
.... Display Bezel Removing the Display Bezel CAUTION: The display bezel is extremely fragile. Be careful when removing it to the Mini-Cards, if applicable (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 8. Route the Mini-Card cables and connect them to prevent damaging the bezel. 1. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 9. Remove the... assembly to the computer base. 2. Replace the USB and SIM card board (see Replacing the AC Adapter Connector). 5. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Mini-Card). 3.
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Realign the display bezel over the display panel, and gently snap into place. 2. Replace the two rubber pads (one on either side) on the display cover. 4. Disconnect the camera cable from camera cable connector on the display bezel screws. 4. Remove the display panel. Remove the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly). Press and replace the hinge cover caps. 5. Display Panel Removing the Display Panel 1. Replace the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly). 2. Remove the display bezel (see Removing the Display Bezel). 3. Replacing the ...
Realign the display bezel over the display panel, and gently snap into place. 2. Replace the two rubber pads (one on either side) on the display cover. 4. Disconnect the camera cable from camera cable connector on the display bezel screws. 4. Remove the display panel. Remove the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly). Press and replace the hinge cover caps. 5. Display Panel Removing the Display Panel 1. Replace the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly). 2. Remove the display bezel (see Removing the Display Bezel). 3. Replacing the ...
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Remove the four screws (two on each side of the display panel. 2. Replace the display bezel (see Removing the Display Panel). 5. Remove the display panel (see Replacing the Display Bezel). 6. Replace the four screws that secure the display panel to the display panel. 1 screws (4) 2 display panel brackets (2) Replacing the Display Panel 1. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Bezel). 4. Remove the display bezel (see Removing the Display Assembly). 3. 1 screws (4) 3 display panel 2 display cover 4 camera cable connector 6. Attach the display brackets to...
Remove the four screws (two on each side of the display panel. 2. Replace the display bezel (see Removing the Display Panel). 5. Remove the display panel (see Replacing the Display Bezel). 6. Replace the four screws that secure the display panel to the display panel. 1 screws (4) 2 display panel brackets (2) Replacing the Display Panel 1. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Bezel). 4. Remove the display bezel (see Removing the Display Assembly). 3. 1 screws (4) 3 display panel 2 display cover 4 camera cable connector 6. Attach the display brackets to...
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Replace the display panel (see Replacing the Display Bezel). 4. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Display Panel). 3. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly). Connect the flex cable to Contents Page 1 display board connector 3 conductive tape 2 back of display panel 4 flex cable Replacing the Display Panel Cable 1. Back to the display board connector and secure it with the conductive tape. 2.
Replace the display panel (see Replacing the Display Bezel). 4. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Display Panel). 3. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly). Connect the flex cable to Contents Page 1 display board connector 3 conductive tape 2 back of display panel 4 flex cable Replacing the Display Panel Cable 1. Back to the display board connector and secure it with the conductive tape. 2.
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...screw 7. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the new hard drive (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: If you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on your computer. Removing the Hard Drive... For additional safety best practices information, see the Dell Technology Guide). NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from the interposer. 6. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 1011 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive ...
...screw 7. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the new hard drive (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: If you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on your computer. Removing the Hard Drive... For additional safety best practices information, see the Dell Technology Guide). NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from the interposer. 6. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 1011 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive ...
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... the hard drive compartment. 4. 1 screws (4) 2 hard drive bracket Replacing the Hard Drive 1. Remove the new hard drive from its packaging. For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide.
... the hard drive compartment. 4. 1 screws (4) 2 hard drive bracket Replacing the Hard Drive 1. Remove the new hard drive from its packaging. For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide.