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    Dell™Inspiron™1150ServiceManual Before You Begin System Components Memory, CD or DVD Drive, Modem, and Mini PCI Card Hard Drive Keyboard EMI Shield Display Palm Rest Microprocessor Thermal - Cooling Assembly Microprocessor Module Speakers System Board Flashing the BIOS Base Plastics Pinout Assignments for I/O Connectors  Notes, N[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Base Plastics Dell™Inspiron™1150ServiceManual   1.  Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ." 2.  Remove the hard drive . 3.  Remove the CD or DVD drive . 4.  Remove the memory module(s) . 5.  Remove the modem . 6.  Remove the Mini PCI card . 7. ?[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Before You Begin Dell™Inspiron™1150ServiceManual  Computer Orientation  Screw Identification  This chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following conditions exist: l  You have perfor[...]

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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 . 3.  If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions.  4.  Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lin[...]

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      Screw Identification  When you are removing and replacing components, photocopy " Screw Identification " as a tool to lay out and keep track of the screws. The placemat provides the number of screws and their sizes.    1  front  2  right  3  back  4  left  Hard Drive Door:  (2 each)   ?[...]

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    Back to Contents Page      Hinge Bracket to Computer Base:  (4 each)    Display Bezel:  (5 each)   Screw Covers (2 each) Display Bumpers (3 each)  Display Panel:  (4 each)     Display Latch:  (2 each)    Top of Palm Rest to Computer Base:  (2 each)    Palm Rest to Base Pl[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Flashing the BIOS Dell™Inspiron™1150ServiceManual  Flashing the BIOS From a Floppy Disk or a CD  Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive  If a BIOS update program floppy disk or CD is provided with the new system board, see "Flashing the BIOS From a Floppy Disk or a CD." If you do not[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Microprocessor Module Dell™Inspiron™1150ServiceManual  Removing the Microprocessor Module     1.  Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ." 2.  Remove the keyboard . 3.  Remove the EMI shield . 4.  Remove the microprocessor thermal - cooling ass[...]

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     1.  Align the pin - 1 corner of the microprocessor module so that it points to the triangle on the system board, and insert the microprocessor module into the ZIF socket.  When the microprocessor module is correctly seated, all four corners are aligned at the same height. If one or more corners of the module are higher than the others, th[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Display Dell™Inspiron™1150ServiceManual  Display Assembly  Display Bezel  Display Panel  Display Latch Assembly  Display Assembly   1.  Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ." 2.  Remove the hard drive . 3.  Remove the CD or DVD[...]

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    11.  Lift the display assembly up and out of the computer base.  Display    Display Bezel   1.  Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ." 2.  Remove the keyboard . 3.  Remove the display assembly . 4.  Use a plastic scribe to pry the two screw covers and three display bumpers out [...]

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     6.  Starting at the bottom of the display panel, use your fingers to separate the bezel from the top cover and lift the inside edge of the bezel away from the top cover.  Display Panel  Removing the Display Panel   1.  Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ." 2.  Remove the keyboard . 3.[...]

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    1.  Connect the top flex - cable connector to the display panel connector. 2.  Connect the bottom flex - cable connector to the inverter connector. 3.  Lay the display panel in the top cover. 4.  Route the display - feed flex cable so that it rests in the notch located in the bottom edge of the top cover. 5.  Replace the four M2 x 3 [...]

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    Back to Contents Page  EMI Shield Dell™Inspiron™1150ServiceManual  EMI Shield  EMI Shield   1.  Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ." 2.  Remove the keyboard . 3.  Remove the one M2.5 x 8 - mm screw (labeled "M2.5x8") that secures the EMI shield to the syst[...]

  • Page 17

    Back to Contents Page  Hard Drive Dell™Inspiron™1150ServiceManual  Removing the Hard Drive      1.  Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ." 2.  Turn the computer over, and remove the two M2.5 x 5 - mm hard drive screws.    3.  Slide the hard drive out of th[...]

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    2.  Insert the drive into the bay, and push the hard drive until it is fully seated in the bay. 3.  Replace and tighten the two M2.5 x 5 - mm screws. 4.  Use the Operating System CD to install the operating system for your computer. 5.  Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to install the drivers and utilities for your computer. Back to Cont[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Keyboard Dell™Inspiron™1150ServiceManual  Removing the Keyboard   1.  Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ." 2.  Use a small flat - blade screwdriver or plastic scribe to lift the notched right edge of the hinge cover, and pry the cover loose from the hi[...]

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     5.  Lift the top of the keyboard out of the computer base, and pull the keyboard out at an angle (towards the display). 6.  Grasp the keyboard flex cable near the connector, and pull up on the flex cable to disconnect it from the interface connector on the system board. 7.  Remove the keyboard from the computer base.  Installing the[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Palm Rest Dell™Inspiron™1150ServiceManual  Palm Rest  Palm Rest   1.  Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ." 2.  Remove the hard drive . 3.  Remove the CD or DVD drive . 4.  Remove the keyboard . 5.  Remove the EMI shield . 6.  Remove t[...]

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    10.  Disconnect the touch pad connector from the system board.   11.  Starting at the back center of the palm rest, use your fingers to separate the palm rest from the base plastics by lifting the inside edge of the palm rest. Back to Contents Page  NOTICE: Carefully separate the palm rest from the base plastics to avoid damage to th[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Pinout Assignments for I/O Connectors Dell™Inspiron™1150ServiceManual  USB Connector  Video Connector  USB Connector    Video Connector    Back to Contents Page  Pin Signal 1  USB5V+ 2  USBP – 3  USBP+ 4  GND Pin Signal Pin Signal 1  CRT_R 9  5V+ 2 [...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Speakers Dell™Inspiron™1150ServiceManual  Removing the Speakers    The speakers are located on the left and right corners of the front of the base plastics. Take note of the speaker cable routing so that you can replace the cables properly under or between their routing clips. 1.  Follow the [...]

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     Installing the Speakers 1.  Slide the speakers down into the base plastics.    2.  Route the speaker cables under or between their routing clips. 3.  Connect the speaker connector to the system board. Back to Contents Page  NOTICE: Ensure that the speaker cables are under or between their routing clips. NOTE: Speakers face [...]

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    Back to Contents Page  System Board Dell™Inspiron™1150ServiceManual  Removing the System Board    The system board's BIOS chip contains the Service Tag sequence, which is also visible on a barcode label on the bottom of the computer. The replacement kit for the system board includes a CD that provides a utility f[...]

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    16.  Remove the two M2.5 x 5 - mm system board screws from the optical drive cage. 17.  Remove the two M2.5 x 5 - mm system board screws from the chipset heat sink.   18.  Remove the two M2.5 x 6 - mm screws that secure the left antenna to the hard drive and optical drive cages.   19.  Remove the two hex nuts that secure the[...]

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    20.  Lift the front of the system board out and away from the base plastics.  Installing the System Board 1.  Insert the video connector on the replacement system board through the back of the base plastics. 2.  Replace the two hex nuts that secure the video connector to the base plastics. 3.  Replace the two M2.5 x 6 - mm screws tha[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  System Components Dell™Inspiron™1150ServiceManual     Back to Contents Page  CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. NOTICE: Unless otherwise noted, each proce[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Microprocessor Thermal - Cooling Assembly Dell™Inspiron™1150ServiceManual  Removing the Microprocessor Thermal - Cooling Assembly   1.  Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ." 2.  Remove the keyboard . 3.  Remove the EMI shield . 4.  Disconnect the [...]

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    3.  Connect the fan power cable to the system board. 4.  Tighten the four captive screws, labeled "1" through "4," in consecutive order. 5.  Replace the EMI shield . 6.  Replace the keyboard . Back to Contents Page [...]

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    Back to Contents Page Dell™Inspiron™1150ServiceManual For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Tell Me How help file. IfyoupurchasedaDell™nSeriescomputer,anyreferencesinthisdocumenttoMicrosoft ® Windows ® operating systems are not applicable. Information in this d[...]

  • Page 33

    Back to Contents Page  Memory, CD or DVD Drive, Modem, and Mini PCI Card Dell™Inspiron™1150ServiceManual  Memory  CD or DVD Drive  Modem  Mini PCI Card  Memory  Removing the Memory Modules    1.  Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ." 2.  Turn the[...]

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      Installing the Memory Modules  1.  Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the connector slot. 2.  Slide the module firmly into the slot at a 45 - degree angle, and rotate the module down until it clicks into place. If you do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it.  3.  Replace the cover a[...]

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     4.  Press the lever next to the memory module connectors in the direction of the arrow on the lever (towards the drive) to release the drive.   5.  Pull the drive out of the bay.  Installing the CD or DVD Drive 1.  Slide the new drive into the bay until the drive is fully seated. 2.  Replace the memory module cover and tigh[...]

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    1.  Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ." 2.  Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screw (labeled "C") in the modem/Mini PCI card cover, and lift the cover away from the computer.   3.  Remove the two M2 x 3 - mm screws securing the modem to the system board, and set them aside.[...]

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    4.  Replace the cover and tighten the captive screw.  Mini PCI Card  Removing the Mini PCI Card   1.  Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ." 2.  Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screw (labeled "C") in the modem/Mini PCI card cover, and lift the cover away from the compu[...]

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    4.  UseyourfingertipstocarefullyspreadapartthesecuringtapsoneachendoftheMiniPCIcardconnectoruntilthecardpopsup. 5.  Lift the Mini PCI card out of its connector.  Installing the Mini PCI Card   1.  Align the Mini PCI card with the connector at a 45 - degree ang[...]