Dell™ Inspiron™ 1300/B120/B130 Service Manual Before You Begin Hinge System Components Battery Memory, Optical Drive, and Mini PCI Card Hard Drive Keyboard Display Assembly Palm Rest Modem Coin-Cell Battery Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Microprocessor Module Speakers System Board Antenna Fan Flashing the BIOS Base Plastics Pinout Assignments for I/O Connectors Model PP21L Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
Back to Contents Page Antenna Dell™ Inspiron™ 1300/B120/B130 Service Manual Replacing the Antenna Replacing the Antenna CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface. 1.
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Back to Contents Page Base Plastics Dell™ Inspiron™ 1300/B120/B130 Service Manual CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface. 1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2.
Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 1300/B120/B130 Service Manual Replacing the Battery Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, disconnect the modem from the telephone wall jack. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. The battery is designed to work with your Dell™ computer. Do not use a battery from other computers with your computer.
Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 1300/B120/B130 Service Manual 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 computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following conditions exist: l You have performed the steps in Turning Off Your Computer and Before Working Inside Your Computer.
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack. 3. Disconnect any telephone, network, and USB cables from the computer. 4. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets. 5. Turn over the computer. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer. 6. 1 Remove the battery. a.
Optical Drive: Fan Module: (1 each) (4 each) Display Assembly to Computer Base: (4 each) Modem to System Board: Display Bezel: Display Panel: (6 each) (8 each) Top of Palm Rest to Computer Base: Base Plastic to Palm Rest From Bottom: Hard Drive Carrier to Hard Drive: (5 each of M2.
Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 1300/B120/B130 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive If a BIOS-update program CD is provided with the new system board, flash the BIOS from the CD. If you do not have a BIOS-update program CD, flash the BIOS from the hard drive. Flashing the BIOS From a CD 1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is installed properly.
Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 1300/B120/B130 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components.
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Back to Contents Page Microprocessor Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 1300/B120/B130 Service Manual Removing the Microprocessor Module Installing the Microprocessor Module Removing the Microprocessor Module CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components.
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, the module is not seated correctly. NOTICE: Hold the microprocessor down while turning the cam screw to prevent intermittent contact between the cam screw and microprocessor.
Back to Contents Page Display Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 1300/B120/B130 Service Manual Removing the Display Assembly Removing the Display Bezel Removing the Display Panel Installing the Display Panel Removing the Display Assembly CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
1 antenna cable 1 antenna cable 2 2 display cable display cable pull tab NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the display switch when removing the display. 12. Lift the display assembly out of the computer base. Removing the Display Bezel CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
1 screw covers/display bumpers (6) 4 top cover 2 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (6) 3 display bezel Removing the Display Panel CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface. 1.
1 display panel 6. 2 top cover 3 M2 x 3-mm screws (8) Press in both sides of the top flex-cable connector, and pull the top flex-cable connector away from the display connector. 1 inverter connector 2 pull-tab on bottom flex-cable connector 3 top flex-cable connector 4 display connector 7. Use the pull-tab to disconnect the bottom flex-cable connector from the inverter connector. Installing the Display Panel 1. Connect the top flex-cable connector to the display panel connector. 2.
Back to Contents Page Fan Dell™ Inspiron™ 1300/B120/B130 Service Manual Removing the Cooling Fan Installing the Cooling Fan Removing the Cooling Fan CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface. 1.
1 fan assembly 17. 2 metal plate 3 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (4) Remove the plate and lift the system board off the fan assembly. Installing the Cooling Fan 1. Position the system board over the fan assembly, aligning the screw holes in the system board with those in the fan assembly. 2. Place the metal plate over the holes in the system board and replace the four M2.5 x 5-mm screws. 3. Turn the system board over and connect the fan connector to the system board.
Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 1300/B120/B130 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Installing the Hard Drive Removing the Hard Drive CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer before removing the hard drive.
Installing the Hard Drive 1. Remove the new drive from its packaging. Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive. NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to slide the drive into place. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector. 2. Seat the new hard drive into the bay, and then slide it into the connector by sliding it toward the screw holes until it is fully seated. 3. Replace the cover and tighten the screws. 4.
Back to Contents Page Hinge Dell™ Inspiron™ 1300/B120/B130 Service Manual Removing the Hinge Cover Replacing the Hinge Cover CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface.
Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ 1300/B120/B130 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard Removing the Keyboard CAUTION: Before working inside your Dell™ computer, read the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide. CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface. 1.
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Back to Contents Page Modem Dell™ Inspiron™ 1300/B120/B130 Service Manual Removing the Modem Replacing the Modem Removing the Modem CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, see the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer. See Replacing the Battery.
1. Connect the modem cable to the modem. NOTICE: Ensure that the modem cable is routed correctly when you replace the modem. 2. Connect the modem to the system board. Align the connector on the bottom of the modem with the modem connector on the system board, and press down on the right side of the modem. 3. Replace the two M2 x 3-mm screws.
Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Inspiron™ 1300/B120/B130 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Removing the Palm Rest CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface. 1.
9. Disconnect the touch pad connector from the system board by pulling the release tabs forward away from the connector and removing the cable. 1 suspend switch connector 10. 2 touch pad ribbon cable release tabs 3 touch pad ribbon (2) cable Disconnect the suspend switch connector from the system board. NOTICE: Carefully separate the palm rest from the base plastics to avoid damage to the palm rest. 11.
Back to Contents Page Pinout Assignments for I/O Connectors Dell™ Inspiron™ 1300/B120/B130 Service Manual USB Connector Video Connector USB Connector Pin Signal 1 USB5V+ 2 USBP– 3 USBP+ 4 GND Video Connector Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 CRT_R 9 5V+ 2 CRT_G 10 GND 3 CRT_B 11 MONITOR_DETECT– 4 NC 12 DDC_DATA 5 GND 13 CRT_HS 6 GND 14 CRT_VS 7 GND 15 DDC_CLK 8 GND Back to Contents Page
Back to Contents Page Speakers Dell™ Inspiron™ 1300/B120/B130 Service Manual Removing the Speakers Installing the Speakers Removing the Speakers CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface.
NOTICE: Ensure that the speaker cables are under or between their routing clips. NOTE: The speakers face out in the base plastics holders. NOTE: The right speaker cable is longer than the left speaker cable. 2. Route the speaker cables under or between their routing clips. 3. Replace the three M2 x 3-mm screws. 4. Connect the speaker connector to the system board.
Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1300/B120/B130 Service Manual Removing the System Board Installing the System Board Removing the System Board CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface.
1 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (5) Installing the System Board 1. Insert the video connector on the replacement system board through the side of the base plastics. 2. Replace the five M2.5 x 5-mm screws that secure the system board to the base plastics. 3. Reconnect the speakers. See Installing the Speakers. 4. Replace the modem removed from the system board. See Replacing the Modem. 5. Replace the palm rest. See Removing the Palm Rest and follow the procedure in reverse order. 6.
Back to Contents Page System Components Dell™ Inspiron™ 1300/B120/B130 Service Manual 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 procedure in this document assumes that a part can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in reverse order.
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Back to Contents Page Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 1300/B120/B130 Service Manual Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Installing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
Installing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly NOTICE: Before you install the replacement microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly, remove the mylar that covers the thermal grease on the assembly. 1. Lower the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly into place on top of the microprocessor, aligning the numbered screws, labeled "1" through "4," with the numbers on the fan assembly, and the arrow on the pull-strap pointing toward the outside edge of the system board. 2.
Back to Contents Page Dell™ Inspiron™ 1300/B120/B130 Service Manual NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2005 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Back to Contents Page Memory, Optical Drive, and Mini PCI Card Dell™ Inspiron™ 1300/B120/B130 Service Manual Memory Optical Drive Mini PCI Card Memory Removing the Memory Module CAUTION: Before working inside your Dell™ computer, read the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components.
1 memory module 2 securing clips (2 per connector) Replacing the Memory Module 1. Ground yourself and install the new memory module: a. b. 1 Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the connector slot. 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. memory slot notch 2.
1. If you want to remove the optical drive while the computer is turned on, double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar, click the device that you want to eject, and click Stop. Otherwise go to step 2. 2. Close your display and turn the computer upside down. 3. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the M2.5 x 8-mm screw from the indention labeled with a lock symbol ( 4.
1 3. captive screws (3) If a Mini PCI card is not already installed, go to step 1. If you are replacing a Mini PCI card, remove the existing card: a. Disconnect the antenna cable from the Mini PCI card. 1 antenna cable b. Release the Mini PCI card by spreading the metal securing tabs until the card pops up slightly. c. Lift the Mini PCI card out of its connector. NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the connectors and realign the card.
Installing the Mini PCI Card 1. Install the replacement Mini PCI card: NOTICE: To avoid damaging the Mini PCI card, make sure the antenna cable is not under the card when you press the card into place. a. 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. Mini PCI card b. metal securing tabs (2) Connect the antenna cable to the Mini PCI card. Make sure the cable snaps onto the primary connector on the Mini PCI card.