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Dell™Inspiron™i1200andi2200ServiceManual Before You Begin System Components Memory, Optical Drive, Modem, and Mini PCI Card Hard Drive Keyboard Display Palm Rest Coin - Cell Battery Microprocessor Thermal - Cooling Assembly Microprocessor Module Speakers System Board Flashing the BIOS Base Plastics Pinout Assignments for I/O C[...]
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Back to Contents Page Base Plastics Dell™Inspiron™i1200andi2200ServiceManual 1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ." 2. Remove the hard drive . 3. Remove the optical drive . 4. Remove the memory module . 5. Remove the keyboard . 6. Remove the Mini PCI[...]
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Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™Inspiron™i1200andi2200ServiceManual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer Computer Orientation Screw Identification This chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your[...]
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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, undock it. See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions. 4. Disconnect any telephone, network, and USB cables [...]
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Screw Identification When you are removing and replacing components, print this section 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 left 3 back 4 right Optical Drive: (1 each) Hard Drive Door: (2 each) [...]
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Back to Contents Page Screw Covers (6 each) Display Bumpers (6 each) Palm Rest to Base Plastics: (8 each) Palm Rest to Base Plastics in Hard Drive Bay: (2 each) System Board to Base Plastics: (4 each, hard drive cage) (2 each, system board) Speakers to Base Plastics: (2 for each sp[...]
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Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™Inspiron™i1200andi2200ServiceManual 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 , flash the BIOS from a floppy disk or a CD. If you do not [...]
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Back to Contents Page Coin - Cell Battery Dell™Inspiron™i1200andi2200ServiceManual 1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ." 2. Remove the hard drive . 3. Remove the optical drive . 4. Remove the keyboard . 5. Remove the display assembly . 6. Remove the[...]
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Back to Contents Page Microprocessor Module Dell™Inspiron™i1200andi2200ServiceManual Removing the Microprocessor Module Installing the Microprocessor Module Removing the Microprocessor Module 1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ." 2. Remove[...]
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Installing the Microprocessor Module 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 [...]
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Back to Contents Page Display Dell™Latitude™110LServiceManual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Assembly 1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ." 2. Remove the keyboard . 3. Disconnect the display ground wire from the EMI shie[...]
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6. Disconnect the attached antenna cable from the Mini PCI card. 7. Close the display. 8. From the bottom of the computer, remove the two M2.5 x 5 - mm screws labeled "D." 1 M2.5 x 5 - mm screws (4) 2 shield retention tabs (3) 3 shield - retention tab slots 1 antenna cable 2 metal securing t[...]
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9. From the back of the computer, remove the two M2.5 x 8 - mm screws labeled "D." 10. Pull straight up on the pull - tab that is attached to the display - feed flex cable to disconnect the cable from the system board. 11. Carefully remove the Mini PCI card antenna cable and the display cables from their routing gu[...]
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Display Bezel 1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ." 2. Remove the display assembly . 3. Use a plastic scribe to pry the six screw covers/display bumpers out of the screw holes on the front of the bezel. 4. Remove the six M2.5 x 5 - mm screws from the front of the bezel. [...]
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1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ." 2. Remove the display assembly . 3. Remove the display bezel . 4. Remove the four M2 x 3 - mm screws from each side of the display panel. 5. Lift the display panel out of the top cover. 6. Press in both sides of the top flex - cable conn[...]
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Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™Inspiron™i1200andi2200ServiceManual Removing the Hard Drive Installing the Hard Drive Removing the Hard Drive To replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay: 1. Follow the procedures in " Before You Begin ." 2. Turn the compu[...]
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5. Remove the new drive from its packaging. Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive. 6. Slide the hard drive into the bay until it is fully seated. 7. Replace and tighten the screws. 8. Install the operating system for your computer, using the Operating System CD. 9. Install the drivers and uti[...]
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Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™Inspiron™i1200andi2200ServiceManual Removing the Keyboard Installing the Keyboard Removing the Keyboard 1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ." 2. Facing the back of the computer, use a small plastic scribe to lif[...]
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6. Lift the top of the keyboard out of the computer base, and pull the keyboard out at an angle toward the display to access the connector. 7. Grasp the interface connector lever near the edge of the keyboard connector, and rotate the lever toward you to raise the interface connector lever. 8. Lift the keyboard flex cable to remove [...]
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Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™Inspiron™i1200andi2200ServiceManual 1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ." 2. Remove the hard drive . 3. Remove the optical drive. 4. Remove the keyboard . 5. Remove the display assembly . 6. Remove the Mini PCI c[...]
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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 1 connector lever 2 palm rest connector NOTICE: Carefully separate th[...]
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Back to Contents Page Pinout Assignments for I/O Connectors Dell™Inspiron™i1200andi2200ServiceManual 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 [...]
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Back to Contents Page Speakers Dell™Inspiron™i1200andi2200ServiceManual Removing the Speakers Installing the Speakers 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 t[...]
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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. Replace the four M2.5 x 5 - mm screws. 4. Connect the speaker connector to the system board. Back to Contents Page NOTICE: Ensure that the speaker cables are under or bet[...]
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Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™Inspiron™i1200andi2200ServiceManual Removing the System Board Installing the System Board Removing the System Board 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 re[...]
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15. Disconnect the display switch connector from the system board. 16. Remove any cards from the PCMCIA slot. 17. Remove the two M2.5 x 5 - mm system board screws and lift the front of the system board out and away from the base plastics. 1 hex screws (2) 1 display switch connector[...]
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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 5 - mm screws that secure the system board to the base plastics. 4. Replace the four M2.5[...]
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7. Replace the palm rest . 8. Replace the microprocessor thermal - cooling assembly . 9. Replace the cooling fan . 10. Replace the display assembly . 11. Replace the keyboard . 12. Replace the Mini PCI card , modem , and memory module that you removed from the old system board. 13. Replace the optical drive . 14. Rep[...]
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Back to Contents Page System Components Dell™Inspiron™i1200andi2200ServiceManual 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 no[...]
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Back to Contents Page Microprocessor Thermal - Cooling Assembly Dell™Inspiron™i1200andi2200ServiceManual Removing the Cooling Fan Installing the Cooling Fan Removing the Microprocessor Thermal - Cooling Assembly Installing the Microprocessor Thermal - Cooling Assembly Removing the Cooling Fa[...]
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6. Disconnect the two M2 x 3 - mm screws and the fan power cable from the system board. . 7. Hold the fan by the plastic housing at an angle to lift it out of the system board. Installing the Cooling Fan 1. Align the cooling fan with the microprocessor thermal - cooling assembly on the system board. 2. Replace the tw[...]
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. 3. Align the EMI shield retention tabs with the retention - tab slots on the computer base and rotate the front until it lies flat. 4. Replace the four M2.5 x 5 - mm screws that secure it to the system board. Removing the Microprocessor Thermal - Cooling Assembly 1 M2 x 3 - mm screws (2) 2 fan connector[...]
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1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ." 2. Remove the keyboard . 3. Disconnect the display ground wire from the EMI shield by unscrewing the captive screw. 4. Remove the four M2.5 x 5 - mm screws (labeled "M2.5x5") that secure the EMI shield to the system board, and pull the[...]
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7. Pull up the microprocessor thermal - cooling assembly by the pull - tab to lift the assembly out of the system board. Installing the Microprocessor Thermal - Cooling Assembly 1. If you are installing a replacement microprocessor thermal - cooling assembly , remove the mylar that covers the thermal grease on the assembly. If y[...]
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Back to Contents Page Dell™Inspiron™i1200andi2200ServiceManual For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. To access the help file: 1. Click the Start button and click Help and Support . 2. Click User and system guides and click User's guides . 3. Click Dell Inspiron Hel[...]
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Back to Contents Page Memory, Optical Drive, Modem, and Mini PCI Card Dell™Inspiron™i1200andi2200ServiceManual Memory Optical Drive Modem Mini PCI Card Memory Removing the Memory Module 1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ." 2. ?[...]
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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 and t[...]
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2. Remove the M2.5 x 8 - mm screw from the indention labeled with a lock symbol ( ). 3. Insert a screwdriver into the indention and push the notch on the metal tab to release the drive from the bay. 4. Pull the drive out of the bay. Installing the Optical Drive 1. Slide the new drive into the bay until it snaps securely [...]
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3. Open the display all the way (180 degrees) so that it lies flat against your work surface. 4. Use a small plastic scribe to lift the right edge of the hinge cover. 5. Lift the hinge cover away from the hinges and computer base. 6. Lift and turn the keyboard over and lay it across the palm rest over the touch p[...]
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Installing the Modem 1. Connect the modem cable to the modem. 2. Align the modem with the screw holes, and press the modem onto the connector on the system board. 3. Install the M2 x 3 - mm screw to secure the modem to the system board. 4. Replace and tighten the captive screw on the opposite corner of the modem. 5. [...]
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4. Remove the four M2.5 x 5 - mm screws (labeled "M2.5x5") that secure the EMI shield to the system board. 5. Pull the EMI shield out of the computer baseby rotating the front upwards then lifting to release the retention tabs from the retention - tab slots. 6. Disconnect the attached antenna cable from the Mini PC[...]
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7. UseyourfingertipstocarefullyspreadapartthesecuringtapsoneachendoftheMiniPCIcardconnectoruntilthecardpopsup. 8. Lift the Mini PCI card out of its connector. Installing the Mini PCI Card 1 antenna cable 2 metal securing tabs (2) 3 Mi[...]
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1. Align the Mini PCI card with the connector at a 45 - degree angle, and press the Mini PCI card into the connector until it clicks. 2. Connect the antenna cable to the Mini PCI card. 3. Align the EMI shield retention tabs with the retention - tab slots on the computer base and rotate the front until it lies flat. 4. Re[...]
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