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    Dell™Vostro™1500andInspiron™1520/1521ServiceManual Model PP22L  Notes, Notices, and Cautions Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2007DellInc.Allrightsreserved. Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. T[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Computer Base and Components Dell™Vostro™1500andInspiron™1520/1521ServiceManual  Wireless Sniffer Board  Audio Connector Board  Consumer Infrared (CIR) Board  Modem Connector  ExpressCard Cage  Computer Base  Wireless Sniffer Board  Removing the Wirele[...]

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     1. Connect the sniffer cable to the wireless sniffer board.  2. Align the screw hole in the wireless sniffer board with the screw hole in the base of the computer, and then lower the board into place.  3. Replace the M2 x 3 - mm screw and secure the wireless sniffer board to the base of the computer.  4. Replace the palm rest (see Repl[...]

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     Replacing the Audio Connector Board   1. Connect the audio cable to the audio connector board.  2. Align the screw hole in the audio connector board with the screw hole in the base of the computer, and then lower the board into place.  3. Replace the M2.5 x 5 - mm screw and secure the audio connector board to the base of the compute[...]

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    8. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest ).  9. Remove the M2.5 x 5 - mm screw that secures the CIR board to the base of the computer.  10. Lift the CIR board out of the computer.  11. Disconnect the CIR cable from the CIR board.  Replacing the CIR Board   1. Connect the CIR cable to the CIR board.  2. Align the scre[...]

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     4. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Hinge Cover ).  5. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard ).  6. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly ).  7. Remove the internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology, if installed (see Removing the Bluetooth Card ).  8. Remove the palm rest (see Removin[...]

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     Removing the ExpressCard Cage   1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Optical Drive ).  3. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Hard Drive ).  4. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Hinge Cover ).  5. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard ).  6. Remo[...]

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    9. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive ).  Computer Base  Removing the Computer Base   1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the system board (see Removing the System Board Assembly ).  3. Remove the wireless sniffer board (see Removing the Wireless Sniffer Board ).  4. Remove the au[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Before You Begin Dell™Vostro™1500andInspiron™1520/1521ServiceManual  Recommended Tools  Before Working Inside Your Computer This document provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that: l  You [...]

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    7. Slide the battery release latches until they click into place.  8. Slide the battery out of the battery bay.  9. Turn the computer top - side up, open the display, and press the power button to ground the system board. Back to Contents Page  1 battery 2 battery release latch (2)[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Flashing the BIOS Dell™Vostro™1500andInspiron™1520/1521ServiceManual  Flashing the BIOS From a CD  Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive If a BIOS - update program CD is provided with a new system board, flash the BIOS from the CD. If you do not have a BIOS - update program CD, fla[...]

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    9. Double - click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. Back to Contents Page [...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Internal Card With Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology Dell™Vostro™1500andInspiron™1520/1521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.  Removin[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Using the Memory Card Reader Dell™Vostro™1500andInspiron™1520/1521ServiceManual  Memory Card Blanks  Removing a Memory Card or Blank  Installing a Memory Card The memory card reader provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored [...]

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    The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If the configuration program tells you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the media that came with the memory card, if applicable. Back to Contents Page [...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Coin - Cell Battery Dell™Vostro™1500andInspiron™1520/1521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. Turn the computer over.  3. Loosen the c[...]

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     1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Connect the coin - cell battery cable to the system board.  3. Slide the coin - cell battery into the mylar sleeve.  4. Replace the memory module cover and tighten the captive screw. Back to Contents Page  CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the s[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Processor Module Dell™Vostro™1500andInspiron™1520/1521ServiceManual  Removing the Processor Module  Replacing the Processor Module  Removing the Processor Module   1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Optical Dr[...]

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     Replacing the Processor Module   1. Align the pin - 1 corner of the processor module with the pin - 1 corner of the ZIF socket, then insert the processor module. When the processor module is properly seated, all four corners are aligned at the same height. If one or more corners of the module are higher than the others, the module is not [...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Processor Thermal - Cooling Assembly Dell™Vostro™1500andInspiron™1520/1521ServiceManual  Removing the Processor Thermal - Cooling Assembly  Replacing the Processor Thermal - Cooling Assembly  Removing the Processor Thermal - Cooling Assembly   1. Follow the instructions in[...]

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     5. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly ).  6. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard ).  7. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Hinge Cover ).  8. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Hard Drive ).  9. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive ). Back to Contents Pa[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Display Dell™Vostro™1500andInspiron™1520/1521ServiceManual  Display Assembly  Display Bezel  Display Panel  Display Latch  Camera and Microphone Assembly  Display Assembly  Removing the Display Assembly   1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin [...]

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     Replacing the Display Assembly   1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .  2. Align the display hinges with the holes in the base of the computer, then lower the display into place.  3. Slide the antenna cables through the hole in the palm rest and the base of the computer.  4. Route the display cable and antenna cables b[...]

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     13. Connect the Mini - Card antenna cables (see Wireless Mini Cards ).  14. Replace the Mini Card compartment cover and tighten the screws.  Display Bezel  Removing the Display Bezel   1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Hinge Cover ).  3. Remove the keyboard (see Re[...]

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    2. Starting at any corner, use your fingers to gently snap the bezel into place to secure it to the display panel.  3. Replace the six M2.5 x 4.2 - mm shoulder screws around the display bezel.  4. Replace the four rubber display bumpers and two mylar screw covers around the display bezel.  5. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the[...]

  • Page 28

     Replacing the Display Panel   1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .  2. Connect the top flex - cable connector to the display connector.  3. Connect the bottom flex - cable connector to the inverter connector.  4. Align the screw holes on the display panel with the corresponding screw holes and guide pins on the top co[...]

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     6. Using your fingers, carefully pull or flex the left side of display latch toward the bottom of the display cover (toward the hinges), and then lift to separate the latch from the cover.  7. Remove the display latch spring and set it aside.  Replacing the Display Latch   1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .  2. Slid[...]

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     4. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly ).  5. Remove the display bezel (see Removing the Display Bezel ).  6. Remove the display panel (see Removing the Display Panel ).  7. Remove the two M2 x 3 - mm screws that secure the camera and microphone assembly to the display cover.  8. Lift the camera and microp[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Fan Dell™Vostro™1500andInspiron™1520/1521ServiceManual  Removing the Fan  Replacing the Fan  Removing the Fan   1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Optical Drive ).  3. Remove the hard drive (see Removing th[...]

  • Page 32

     1. Align the screw holes on the fan with the holes on the base of the computer.  2. Replace the two M2.5 x 5 - mm screws to secure the fan to the base of the computer.  3. Connect the fan connector to the system board connector.  4. Replace the processor thermal - cooling assembly (see Replacing the Processor Thermal - Cooling Assembly[...]

  • Page 33

    Back to Contents Page  Graphics Card Assembly Dell™Vostro™1500andInspiron™1520/1521ServiceManual  Removing the Graphics Card Assembly  Replacing the Graphics Card Assembly  Removing the Graphics Card Assembly   1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the optical drive (see[...]

  • Page 34

     6. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard ).  7. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Hinge Cover ).  8. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Hard Drive ).  9. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive ). Back to Contents Page [...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Hard Drive Dell™Vostro™1500andInspiron™1520/1521ServiceManual  Removing the Hard Drive  Replacing the Hard Drive  Removing the Hard Drive    1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Turn the computer over.  3. Remove the four M3 x 3 - mm screws that secu[...]

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     Replacing the Hard Drive   1. Slide the hard drive bezel onto the hard drive, then tighten the two M3 x 3 - mm screws to secure the bezel to the drive.  2. Slide the hard drive into the hard drive bay until the drive is fully seated.  3. Replace the four M3 x 3 - mm screws to secure the hard drive.  4. Install the operating syste[...]

  • Page 37

    Back to Contents Page  Hinge Cover Dell™Vostro™1500andInspiron™1520/1521ServiceManual  Removing the Hinge Cover  Replacing the Hinge Cover  Removing the Hinge Cover   1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Open the display all the way so that it rests flat on your work surface. ?[...]

  • Page 38

    Back to Contents Page  Keyboard Dell™Vostro™1500andInspiron™1520/1521ServiceManual  Removing the Keyboard  Replacing the Keyboard For more information about the keyboard, see "Using the Keyboard and Touchpad" in your Owner's Manual .  Removing the Keyboard   1. Follow the procedur[...]

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    3. Rotate the keyboard connector latch downward to secure the cable.  4. Hook the tabs along the front edge of the keyboard beneath the front - inside edge of the palmrest.  5. Press on the right edge near the top to snap the keyboard into place.  6. Replace the two M2.5 x 5 - mm screws at the top of the keyboard. Back to Contents Page [...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Battery Latch Assembly Dell™Vostro™1500andInspiron™1520/1521ServiceManual  Removing the Battery Latch Assembly  Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly  Removing the Battery Latch Assembly   1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the computer base (see[...]

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  • Page 42

    Back to Contents Page  Memory Dell™Vostro™1500andInspiron™1520/1521ServiceManual  Removing a Memory Module  Replacing a Memory Module Your computer has two user - accessible SODIMM sockets, one accessed from beneath the keyboard (DIMM A), and the other accessed from the bottom of the computer (DIMM B). Y[...]

  • Page 43

    DIMM B Memory Module The DIMM B memory module is located under the memory module cover on the bottom of the computer.  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Turn the computer over.  3. Loosen the captive screw on the memory module cover, then remove the cover and set it aside.  4. Use your fingertips to carefully spread apa[...]

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    remove the module and reinstall it.  4. Replace the memory module cover.  5. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard ).  6. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Hinge Cover ).  7. Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet.  8. Turn on the computer. As t[...]

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     6. Replace the memory module cover and tighten the screw.  7. Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet.  8. Turn on the computer. As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information. To confirm the amount [...]

  • Page 46

    Back to Contents Page  Wireless Mini Cards Dell™Vostro™1500andInspiron™1520/1521ServiceManual  Removing a Mini Card  Replacing a Mini Card  If you ordered a wireless Mini Card with your computer, the card is already installed. Your computer supports three types of wireless Mini Cards: l  Wireless L[...]

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     5. Release the WLAN card by pushing the metal securing tabs toward the back of the computer until the card pops up slightly.  6. Lift the WLAN card out of its system board connector.  Mobile Broadband or WWAN Card  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Turn the computer over.  3. Loosen the two captive screws on the [...]

  • Page 48

     4. Disconnect the two antenna cables from the WWAN card.  5. Release the WWAN card by pushing the metal securing tabs toward the back of the computer until the card pops up slightly.  6. Lift the WWAN card out of its system board connector. 1 captive screws (2) 2 cover 1 antenna cable connectors (2) 2 WWAN card[...]

  • Page 49

     WPAN Card  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Turn the computer over.  3. Loosen the two captive screws on the Mini Card compartment cover, then remove the cover and set it aside.  4. Disconnect the blue antenna cable from the WPAN card.  5. Release the WPAN card by pushing the metal securing tabs toward the back [...]

  • Page 50

     Replacing a Mini Card  WLAN Card  1. Insert the WLAN card connector at a 45 - degree angle into the system board connector labeled "WLAN".  2. Press the other end of the WLAN card down into the securing tabs until the card clicks into place.  3. Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the WLAN card you are installing: If[...]

  • Page 51

    WPAN Card  1. Insert the WPAN card connector at a 45 - degree angle into the system board connector labeled "WPAN".  2. Press the other end of the WPAN card down into the securing tabs until the card clicks into place.  3. Connect the blue antenna cable to the WPAN card.  4. Secure unused antenna cables in the protective mylar[...]

  • Page 52

    Back to Contents Page  Modem Dell™Vostro™1500andInspiron™1520/1521ServiceManual  Removing the Modem  Replacing the Modem  Removing the Modem   1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Optical Drive ).  3. Remove the hard drive (see Rem[...]

  • Page 53

     2. Align the modem with the screw hole and press the modem into the connector on the system board.  3. Replace the two M2 x 3 - mm screws and secure the modem to the system board and the base of the computer.  4. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest ).  5. Replace the internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology, if a[...]

  • Page 54

    Back to Contents Page  Optical Drive Dell™Vostro™1500andInspiron™1520/1521ServiceManual  Removing the Optical Drive  Replacing the Optical Drive  Removing the Optical Drive   1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Turn the computer over.  3. Remove the device security screw, if[...]

  • Page 55

    Back to Contents Page  Palm Rest Dell™Vostro™1500andInspiron™1520/1521ServiceManual  Removing the Palm Rest  Replacing the Palm Rest  Removing the Palm Rest   1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Optical Drive ).  3. Remove the har[...]

  • Page 56

     11. Moving from left to right, carefully lift the palm rest along the rear edge, near the hinge brackets, then gently lift the palm rest to remove it from the computer.  Replacing the Palm Rest   1. Align the palm rest with the base of the computer and gently snap it into place.  2. Connect the touch pad connector to the system boar[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  ExpressCards Dell™Vostro™1500andInspiron™1520/1521ServiceManual  ExpressCard Blanks  Removing an ExpressCard or Blank  Installing an ExpressCard or Blank ExpressCards provide wired and wireless communications, multimedia and security features. For example, you can add an Expr[...]

  • Page 58

     Installing an ExpressCard or Blank  You can install an ExpressCard in the computer while the computer is running. The computer automatically detects the card. ExpressCards are generally marked with a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) or a label to indicate which end to insert into the slot. The cards are keyed to prevent incorrect inse[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors Dell™Vostro™1500andInspiron™1520/1521ServiceManual  USB Connector  Video Connector  S- Video TV - Out Connector  1394 Connector  USB Connector  Video Connector  S- Video TV - Out Connector  Pin  Signal 1 USB5V+ 2 USBP ?[...]

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     1394 Connector Back to Contents Page   S- Video  Pin  Signal 1 GND 2 GND 3 DLUMA -L 4 DCRMA -L  Pin  Signal 1 TPB - 2 TPB+ 3 TPA - 4 TPA+[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Speaker Assembly Dell™Vostro™1500andInspiron™1520/1521ServiceManual  Removing the Speaker Assembly  Replacing the Speaker Assembly  Removing the Speaker Assembly   1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Optical Dr[...]

  • Page 62

     4. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest ).  5. Replace the internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology, if applicable (see Replacing the Bluetooth Card ).  6. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly ).  7. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard ).  8. Replace the hinge cover (see[...]

  • Page 63

    Back to Contents Page  System Board Assembly Dell™Vostro™1500andInspiron™1520/1521ServiceManual  Removing the System Board Assembly  Replacing the System Board Assembly The system board's BIOS chip contains the Service Tag, which is also visible on a barcode label on the bottom of the computer. The [...]

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     23. Lift the left side of the system board, and then carefully lift the system board out of the computer.  Replacing the System Board Assembly   1. Insert the right side of the system board into the base of the computer at an angle until the connectors on the system board are aligned with the holes on the base of the computer, then car[...]

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     12. Replace the modem (see Replacing the Modem ).  13. Replace the DIMM A memory module (see Replacing a Memory Module ).  14. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest ).  15. Replace the internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology, if installed (see Replacing the Bluetooth Card ).  16. Replace the display assembly (s[...]

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    Back to Contents Page Dell™Vostro™1500andInspiron™1520/1521ServiceManual Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2007DellInc.Allrightsreserved. Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this [...]