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How To Update Bios Dell Vostro 1000
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Owner's Manual - Page 183
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Service Manual - Page 1
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...™ 131L/Dell Vostro™ 1000 Service Manual
Before You Begin Optical Drive Hard Drive Memory Module(s) Modem Mini-Card Keyboard Hinge Cover Display Assembly Palm Rest
Coin-Cell Battery Speakers Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Processor Module Fan ExpressCard/Hard-Drive Bay Assembly System Board Battery Latch Assembly Flashing the BIOS Pin Assignments for...
Service Manual - Page 2
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... Guide. Remove the processor thermal-cooling assembly (see Removing the Keyboard).
5. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to Contents Page
Battery Latch Assembly
Dell™ Latitude™ 131L/ Dell Vostro™ 1000 Service Manual
Removing the Battery Latch Assembly Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly
CAUTION: Before you remove the M2 x 2.7-mm screw, the battery latch...
Service Manual - Page 4
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... your computer. Back to Contents Page
Before You Begin
Dell™ Latitude™ 131L/ Dell Vostro™ 1000 Service Manual
Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working... Small flat-blade screwdriver l Phillips screwdriver l Small plastic scribe l Hex-nut driver l Flash BIOS update program CD
Turning Off Your Computer
NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close any open ...
Service Manual - Page 6
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... continues to boot from the drive and restart the computer. Back to Contents Page
Flashing the BIOS
Dell™ Latitude™ 131L/ Dell Vostro™ 1000 Service Manual
1. Insert the BIOS update program CD, and turn on the screen. Remove the flash BIOS update program floppy or CD from a CD before inserting the CD. Back to Contents Page The...
Service Manual - Page 7
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... it from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer. Connect the Bluetooth cable. 3. Back to Contents Page
Bluetooth® Card
Dell™ Latitude™ 131L/ Dell Vostro™ 1000 Service Manual
Removing a Bluetooth Card Replacing a Bluetooth Card
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety...
Service Manual - Page 8
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.... Remove the palm rest (see Removing an Optical Drive).
4. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to Contents Page
ExpressCard/Hard-Drive Bay Assembly
Dell™ Latitude™ 131L/ Dell Vostro™ 1000 Service Manual
Removing the ExpressCard/Hard-Drive Bay Assembly Replacing the ExpressCard/Hard-Drive Bay Assembly
CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure...
Service Manual - Page 10
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... computer, the card is already installed. Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To help prevent damage to Contents Page
Mini-Card
Dell™ Latitude™ 131L/ Dell Vostro™ 1000 Service Manual
Removing a Mini-Card Replacing a Mini-Card If you begin any of the computer until the card pops up slightly. 6.
Service Manual - Page 12
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... following procedure, follow the safety instructions in Before You Begin. 2.
Insert a plastic scribe into place.
2. Back to Contents Page
Coin-Cell Battery
Dell™ Latitude™ 131L/ Dell Vostro™ 1000 Service Manual
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
CAUTION: Before you replace the battery, insert it at a 30-degree...
Service Manual - Page 13
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... (see Removing the Hinge Cover).
3. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest).
6. Back to Contents Page
Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Dell™ Latitude™ 131L/ Dell Vostro™ 1000 Service Manual
Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Replacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
CAUTION: Before you can place the new thermal pad...
Service Manual - Page 15
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... battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to Contents Page
Display Assembly
Dell™ Latitude™ 131L/ Dell Vostro™ 1000 Service Manual
Removing the Display Assembly Replacing the Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Latch
CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure...
Service Manual - Page 21
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... computer. Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws from the connector on the system board. 2. Connect the fan connector to Contents Page
Fan
Dell™ Latitude™ 131L/ Dell Vostro™ 1000 Service Manual
Removing a Fan Replacing a Fan
CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Replace...
Service Manual - Page 25
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... it is on the new hard drive. For instructions, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" in the User's Guide. Back to Contents Page
Hard Drive
Dell™ Latitude™ 131L/ Dell Vostro™ 1000 Service Manual
Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive
CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from sources other than...
Service Manual - Page 27
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... help avoid damage to the hinge cover, ensure that it is used. Removing the Hinge Cover
1. Back to Contents Page
Hinge Cover
Dell™ Latitude™ 131L/ Dell Vostro™ 1000 Service Manual
Removing the Hinge Cover Replacing the Hinge Cover
CAUTION: Before you rotate the display open all the way (180 degrees) so...
Service Manual - Page 28
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... connector latch
Replacing the Keyboard
1. Slide the tabs on the system board and close the connector latch. 2. Back to Contents Page
Keyboard
Dell™ Latitude™ 131L/ Dell Vostro™ 1000 Service Manual
Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard
CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in Before You Begin...
Service Manual - Page 30
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... module. Use your computer warranty. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from the connector at a 45-degree angle.
Back to Contents Page
Memory Module(s)
Dell™ Latitude™ 131L/ Dell Vostro™ 1000 Service Manual
Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memory Module(s)
CAUTION: Before you begin working inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your...
Service Manual - Page 32
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2 modem pull-tab 5 modem cable
3 modem connector on the computer. Removing the Modem
1. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to Contents Page
Modem
Dell™ Latitude™ 131L/ Dell Vostro™ 1000 Service Manual
Removing the Modem Replacing the Modem
CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in Before You Begin...
Service Manual - Page 34
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... the safety instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Replacing an Optical Drive
1. Back to the lock icon ( ). Back to Contents Page
Optical Drive
Dell™ Latitude™ 131L/ Dell Vostro™ 1000 Service Manual
Removing an Optical Drive Replacing an Optical Drive Your computer ships with a lock icon ( ). 3. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to drives...
Service Manual - Page 35
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... the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Hinge Cover).
4. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to Contents Page
Palm Rest
Dell™ Latitude™ 131L/ Dell Vostro™ 1000 Service Manual
Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest
CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in Before...
Service Manual - Page 42
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The system board BIOS chip contains the Service Tag, which is highly recommended that provides a utility for the system board... but is also visible on a barcode label on the computer. Back to Contents Page
System Board
Dell™ Latitude™ 131L/ Dell Vostro™ 1000 Service Manual
Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board
CAUTION: Before you remove the fan.
11.
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