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    Dell™Inspiron™1012ServiceManual  Notes, Cautions, and Warnings Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2010DellInc.Allrightsreserved. Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this[...]

  • Page 2

    Back to Contents Page  Battery Dell™Inspiron™1012ServiceManual  Removing the Battery  Replacing the Battery     Removing the Battery  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Turn the computer over.  3. Slide the battery release latches to the unlock position.  4. Rotate and lift t[...]

  • Page 3

    Back to Contents Page  Before You Begin Dell™Inspiron™1012ServiceManual  Recommended Tools  Turning Off Your Computer  Before Working Inside Your Computer This manual provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the follow[...]

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    1. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched.  2. Turn off your computer (see Turning Off Your Computer ).   3. Disconnect all telephone or network cables from the computer.  4. Press and eject any installed cards from the 3 - in - 1 Media Card Reader.  5. Disconnect your comput[...]

  • Page 5

    Back to Contents Page  Flashing the BIOS Dell™Inspiron™1012ServiceManual  1. Turn on the computer.  2. Go to support.dell.com/support/downloads .  3. Locate the BIOS update file for your computer: If you have your computer's Service Tag: a.  Click Enter a Service Tag . b.  Enter your computer's Service[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Internal Card With Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology Dell™Inspiron™1012ServiceManual  Removing the Bluetooth Card  Replacing the Bluetooth Card    If you ordered a card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer, it is already installed.  Removing the Bluetooth Card ?[...]

  • Page 7

    6. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard ).  7. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery ).  Back to Contents Page  CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer.[...]

  • Page 8

    Back to Contents Page  Camera Module Dell™Inspiron™1012ServiceManual  Removing the Camera Module  Replacing the Camera Module     Removing the Camera Module  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ).  3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing [...]

  • Page 9

     3. Adhere the camera module in position.  4. Connect the camera cable to the connector on the camera module.  5. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Display Bezel ).  6. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly ).  7. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Hinge Cover ).  8. Replace the palm r[...]

  • Page 10

    Back to Contents Page  Coin - Cell Battery Dell™Inspiron™1012ServiceManual  Removing the Coin - Cell Battery  Replacing the Coin - Cell Battery     Removing the Coin - Cell Battery  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ).  3. Follow the[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Processor Heat Sink Dell™Inspiron™1012ServiceManual  Removing the Processor Heat Sink  Replacing the Processor Heat Sink     Removing the Processor Heat Sink  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ).  3. Remove the[...]

  • Page 12

    2. Press down the video accelerator card in the slot and place the processor heat sink on the system board.  3. Align the two captive screws on the processor heat sink with the screw holes on the system board and tighten the two screws.  4. Replace the palm rest assembly (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly ).  5. Replace the hard - drive[...]

  • Page 13

    Back to Contents Page  AC Adapter Connector Dell™Inspiron™1012ServiceManual  Removing the AC Adapter Connector  Replacing the AC Adapter Connector     Removing the AC Adapter Connector  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ).  3. Follow[...]

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     Replacing the AC Adapter Connector  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Place the AC adapter connector in the computer base.  3. Route the AC adapter connector cable through the routing guide.  4. Replace the I/O board (see Replacing the I/O Board ).  5. Replace the left support bracket (see Replacing the Left Supp[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Display Dell™Inspiron™1012ServiceManual  Display Assembly  Display Bezel  Display Panel  Display Cable  Display Panel Bracket     Display Assembly  Removing the Display Assembly  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the battery (see [...]

  • Page 16

     9. Note the routing of the Mini - Card antenna cables and remove them from the routing guides on the computer.  10. Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini - Card.  11. Disconnect the display cable from the connector on the system board.  12. Remove the display cable grounding screw.  13. Remove the screw that secures the displa[...]

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     1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Place the display assembly in position and replace the screw that secures the display assembly to the computer base.  3. Replace the display cable grounding screw.  4. Route the Mini - Card antenna cables through the routing guides on the computer base.  5. Connect the display cable[...]

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     6. Remove the display bezel.  Replacing the Display Bezel  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Align the display bezel over the display panel, and gently snap into place.  3. Replace the two screws that secure the display bezel to the display cover.  4. Replace the two rubber pads to cover the screws that secure th[...]

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     Replacing the Display Panel  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Align the display panel with the display cover  3. Connect the camera cable to the connector on the camera module.  4. Replace the four screws that secure the display panel to the display cover.  5. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Display[...]

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     7. Gently peel off the display cable from the display panel.  Replacing the Display Cable  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Adhere the display cable along the edge of the display panel and connect the display cable to the connector on the display panel.  3. Replace the tape that secures the display cable to the dis[...]

  • Page 21

     Replacing the Display Panel Bracket  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Place the display panel brackets in position.  3. Replace the four screws (two on each side) that secure the display panel brackets to the display panel.  4. Replace the display panel (see Replacing the Display Panel ).  5. Replace the display[...]

  • Page 22

    Back to Contents Page  Hard - Drive Assembly Dell™Inspiron™1012ServiceManual  Removing the Hard - Drive Assembly  Replacing the Hard - Drive Assembly        Removing the Hard - Drive Assembly  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery [...]

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     7. Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to the hard - drive bracket.  8. Lift the hard - drive bracket away from the hard drive.   Replacing the Hard - Drive Assembly  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the new drive from its packaging. Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the ha[...]

  • Page 24

    Back to Contents Page  Hinge Cover Dell™Inspiron™1012ServiceManual  Removing the Hinge Cover  Replacing the Hinge Cover     Removing the Hinge Cover  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ).  3. Remove the two screws that secure the hing[...]

  • Page 25

    6. Lift the hinge cover off the computer.  Replacing the Hinge Cover  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Align the tabs on the hinge cover with the slots on the computer base and snap the cover in place.  3. Turn over the computer and replace the two screws that secure the hinge cover to the computer base.  4. Replace[...]

  • Page 26

    Back to Contents Page  I/O Board Dell™Inspiron™1012ServiceManual  Removing the I/O Board  Replacing the I/O Board     Removing the I/O Board  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ).  3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard ). [...]

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     13. Remove the screw that secures the I/O board to the computer base.  14. Lift the I/O board and ease the connectors on the I/O board out of the computer base.  Replacing the I/O Board  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Align the connectors on the I/O board with the slots on the computer base.  3. Replace the sc[...]

  • Page 28

    Back to Contents Page  Keyboard Dell™Inspiron™1012ServiceManual  Removing the Keyboard  Replacing the Keyboard     Removing the Keyboard  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ).  3. Remove the three screws that secure the keyboard to th[...]

  • Page 29

     8. Release the keyboard cable connector latches and disconnect the keyboard cable from the system board connector.  9. Lift the keyboard off the palm rest assembly.  Replacing the Keyboard  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Slide the keyboard cable into the connector on the system board and press down on the keyboar[...]

  • Page 30

    Back to Contents Page  Status Light Board Dell™Inspiron™1012ServiceManual  Removing the Status Light Board  Replacing the Status Light Board     Removing the Status Light Board  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ).  3. Remove the key[...]

  • Page 31

     3. Replace the screw that secures the status light board to the computer base.  4. Connect the status light board cable to the connector on the I/O board and press down on the locking tab to secure the status light board cable.  5. Replace the palm rest assembly (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly ).  6. Replace the hard - drive asse[...]

  • Page 32

    Back to Contents Page  Memory Module Dell™Inspiron™1012ServiceManual  Removing the Memory Module  Replacing the Memory Module    You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. See "Basic Specifications" in your Setup Guide or the Comprehensive Specificatio[...]

  • Page 33

     8. Remove the memory module from the memory module connector.  Replacing the Memory Module  1. Align the notch in the memory module with the tab in the memory module connector.  2. Slide the memory module firmly into the slot at a 45 - degree angle, and press the memory module down until it clicks into place. If you do not hear the cli[...]

  • Page 34

    Click Start ® Help and Support ® Dell System Information .  Back to Contents Page  CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer.[...]

  • Page 35

    Back to Contents Page  Wireless Mini - Card(s) Dell™Inspiron™1012ServiceManual  Removing the Mini - Card(s)  Replacing the Mini - Card(s)    If you ordered a wireless Mini - Card with your computer, the card is already installed. Your computer supports two Mini - Card slots: l  One Full Mini - Card slot[...]

  • Page 36

      Replacing the Mini - Card(s)  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the new Mini - Card from its packaging.    3. Insert the Mini - Card connector at a 45 - degree angle into the connector on the system board.  4. Press the other end of the Mini - Card down into the slot on the system board and replace [...]

  • Page 37

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    Back to Contents Page  Palm Rest Assembly Dell™Inspiron™1012ServiceManual  Removing the Palm Rest Assembly  Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly     Removing the Palm Rest Assembly  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ).  3. Remove the fou[...]

  • Page 39

      10. Using a plastic scribe carefully pry out the palm rest assembly along the rear edge and then ease the palm rest assembly from the computer base.  11. Lift the palm rest assembly off the computer base.  Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Align the palm rest assembly on the com[...]

  • Page 40

     Back to Contents Page  CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer.[...]

  • Page 41

    Back to Contents Page  Power Button Board Dell™Inspiron™1012ServiceManual  Removing the Power Button Board  Replacing the Power Button Board     Removing the Power Button Board  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ).  3. Remove the key[...]

  • Page 42

     5. Replace the hard - drive assembly (see Replacing the Hard - Drive Assembly ).  6. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard ).  7. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery ).  Back to Contents Page  CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer.[...]

  • Page 43

    Back to Contents Page  SIM Card Board Dell™Inspiron™1012ServiceManual  Removing the SIM Card Board  Replacing the SIM Card Board     Removing the SIM Card Board  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ).  3. Follow the instructions from s[...]

  • Page 44

    Back to Contents Page  Speakers Dell™Inspiron™1012ServiceManual  Removing the Speakers  Replacing the Speakers     Removing the Speakers  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ).  3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard ).  [...]

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     7. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard ).  8. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery ).  Back to Contents Page  CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer.[...]

  • Page 46

    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     Removing the Left Support Bracket  1. Follow the procedures in Befo[...]

  • Page 47

    2. Align the slots on the left support bracket with the alignment posts on the computer base and place the bracket in position.  3. Replace the screw that secures the left support bracket to the computer base.  4. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly ).  5. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Hinge Cover [...]

  • Page 48

     3. Replace the screw that secures the right support bracket to the computer base.  4. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly ).  5. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Hinge Cover ).  6. Replace the palm rest assembly (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly ).  7. Replace the hard - drive assembly (see[...]

  • Page 49

    Back to Contents Page  System Board Dell™Inspiron™1012ServiceManual  Removing the System Board  Replacing the System Board  Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS     The system board's BIOS chip contains the Service Tag, which is also visible on a barcode label on the bottom of the computer. T[...]

  • Page 50

     15. Remove the speakers (see Removing the Speakers ).  16. Remove the screw that secures the system board to the computer base.  17. Carefully ease the connectors on the system board out of the slots in the computer, and lift the system board out of the computer base.  18. Turn the system board over.  19. Remove the coin - cell batt[...]

  • Page 51

     7. Connect the AC adapter connector cable, SIM card board cable, and I/O board cable to their connectors on the system board.  8. Replace the right support bracket (see Replacing the Right Support Bracket ).  9. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly ).  10. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Hinge Cov[...]

  • Page 52

    Back to Contents Page Dell™Inspiron™1012ServiceManual Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2010DellInc.Allrightsreserved. Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell [...]

  • Page 53

    Back to Contents Page  Touch Pad Module Dell™Inspiron™1012ServiceManual  Removing the Touch Pad Module  Replacing the Touch Pad Module     Removing the Touch Pad Module  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ).  3. Remove the keyboard (s[...]

  • Page 54

     5. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard ).  6. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery ).  Back to Contents Page  CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer.[...]

  • Page 55

    Back to Contents Page  Video Accelerator Card Dell™Inspiron™1012ServiceManual  Removing the Video Accelerator Card  Replacing the Video Accelerator Card     Removing the Video Accelerator Card  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ).  3[...]

  • Page 56

       3. Insert the video accelerator card connector at a 45 - degree angle into the connector on the system board.  4. Press the other end of the video accelerator card down into the slot on the system board and replace the processor heat sink (see Replacing the Processor Heat Sink ).  5. Replace the palm rest assembly (see Replacing t[...]