Dell™ Inspiron™ 1440 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Hard Drive Optical Drive Module Cover Memory Module(s) Wireless Mini-Card Center Control Cover Keyboard Power Button Board Palm Rest Display Camera (Optional) Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Speakers USB Board System Board Processor Heat Sink Processor Module Coin-Cell Battery Daughter Board Battery Latch Assembly Flashing the BIOS Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make be
Back to Contents Page Module Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 1440 Service Manual Removing the Module Cover Replacing the Module Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 1440 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This section provides procedures for removing and installing 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. l You have read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device. 4. Disconnect all telephone or network cables from the computer. 5. Press and eject any installed cards from the ExpressCard slot or the 7-in-1 Media Card Reader. 6. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets. 7. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery). 8.
Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 1440 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 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Inspiron™ 1440 Service Manual Removing the Bluetooth Card Replacing the Bluetooth Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
1. Align the connector on the Bluetooth card with the connector on the system board and press the Bluetooth card. 2. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 3. Replace the power button board (see Replacing the Power Button Board). 4. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 5. Replace the center control cover (see Replacing the Center Control Cover). 6. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 7. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Hard Drive).
Back to Contents Page Camera (Optional) Dell™ Inspiron™ 1440 Service Manual Removing the Camera Replacing the Camera WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
3. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Display Bezel). 4. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly).
Back to Contents Page Center Control Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 1440 Service Manual Removing the Center Control Cover Replacing the Center Control Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 1440 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Back to Contents Page Processor Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 1440 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
NOTE: If a new processor is installed, you will receive a new thermal-cooling assembly, which will include an affixed thermal pad, or you will receive a new thermal pad along with documentation to illustrate proper installation. 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Align the pin-1 corner of the processor module with the pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket, then insert the processor module.
Back to Contents Page Processor Heat Sink Dell™ Inspiron™ 1440 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat Sink WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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Back to Contents Page Daughter Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1440 Service Manual Removing the Daughter Board Replacing the Daughter Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ 1440 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Panel Cable WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
1 camera cable 2 Mini-Card antenna cables 3 display cable 4 camera cable connector 14. 1 Remove the two screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base. display assembly 15. 2 screws (2) Lift and remove the display assembly from the computer base. Replacing the Display Assembly 1. Place the display assembly in position and replace the two screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base. 2.
9. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 10. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 11. Replace the memory module(s) (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 12. Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Module Cover). 13. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). Display Bezel Removing the Display Bezel CAUTION: The display bezel is extremely fragile. Be careful when removing it to prevent damaging the bezel. 1.
5. Remove the display panel. 1 screws (6) 3 display cover 6. 1 2 display panel Remove the four screws that secure the display panel brackets to the display panel. display panel brackets (2) 2 screws (4) Replacing the Display Panel 1. Replace the four screws that secure the display panel brackets to the display panel. 2. Align the screw holes on the display panel with the holes on the display cover. 3. Route the Mini-Card cables, camera cable, and display cable through the hinge latches.
2. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly). 3. Remove the display bezel (see Removing the Display Bezel). 4. Remove the display panel (see Removing the Display Panel). 5. Turn over the display panel and place it on a clean surface. 6. Lift the conductive tape that secures the display panel cable to the display board connector and disconnect the display panel cable.
Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 1440 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive.
1 hard drive bezel 2 screws (2) Replacing the Hard Drive 1. Remove the new hard drive from its packaging. Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive. 2. Align the screw holes on the hard drive bezel with the holes on the hard drive. 3. Replace the two screws that secure the hard drive bezel to the hard drive. 4. Slide the hard drive assembly into the hard drive compartment until it is fully seated. 5.
Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ 1440 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface.
1 keyboard tabs (5) 9. 2 keyboard cable connector Lift the keyboard off the palm rest. Replacing the Keyboard 1. Slide the keyboard cable into the connector on the system board. Press down on the connector latch that secures the keyboard cable to the system board connector. 2. Align the five tabs on the keyboard with the slots on the palm rest. 3. Place the keyboard on the palm rest. 4. Replace the two screws that secure the keyboard to the palm rest. 5.
Back to Contents Page Battery Latch Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 1440 Service Manual Removing the Battery Latch Assembly Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
1. Slide the battery latch assembly into place. 2. Using a small screwdriver, place the latch spring over the hook on the computer base. 3. Push the plastic clips on the battery release latch into the hole on the battery latch assembly to secure the battery release latch. 4. Replace the system board (see Replacing the System Board).
Back to Contents Page Memory Module(s) Dell™ Inspiron™ 1440 Service Manual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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 click, remove the memory module and reinstall it. NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot. 1 tab 2 notch 3. Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Module Cover). 4. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery), or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet. 5.
Back to Contents Page Wireless Mini-Card Dell™ Inspiron™ 1440 Service Manual Removing the Mini-Card Replacing the Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface.
Replacing the Mini-Card 1. Remove the new Mini-Card from its packaging. CAUTION: Use firm and even pressure to slide the card into place. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector. CAUTION: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the connectors on the card and on the system board, and realign the card. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the Mini-Card, never place cables under the card. 2.
Back to Contents Page Optical Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 1440 Service Manual Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Inspiron™ 1440 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface.
1 routing guides 10. Remove the center control cover (see Removing the Center Control Cover). 11. Remove keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard). 12. Remove the power button board (see Removing the Power Button Board). 13. Disconnect the display cable and touch pad cable from their respective system board connectors. 14. Make note of the cable routing and carefully dislodge the antenna cables from the slot on the computer. Pull the cables away, so that they are clear of the palm rest.
CAUTION: Carefully separate the palm rest from the computer base to avoid damage to the palm rest. 16. Starting at the right/left of the palm rest, use your fingers to separate the palm rest from the computer base. 17. Lift the palm rest off the computer base. Replacing the Palm Rest 1. Align the palm rest on the computer base and gently snap the palm rest into place. 2. Replace the seven screws on the palm rest. 3.
Back to Contents Page Power Button Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1440 Service Manual Removing the Power Button Board Replacing the Power Button Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
3. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 4. Replace the center control cover (see Replacing the Center Control Cover). 5. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).
Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 1440 Service Manual Removing the Battery Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface.
Back to Contents Page Speakers Dell™ Inspiron™ 1440 Service Manual Removing the Speakers Replacing the Speakers WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface.
Replacing the Speakers 1. Secure the speakers using the latches on the computer base. 2. Replace the screw that secures the speaker to the computer base. 3. Connect the speaker cable to the connector on the system board. 4. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 5. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 6. Replace the power button board (see Replacing the Power Button Board). 7. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8.
Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1440 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
16. Turn the system board over. 17. Remove the processor heat sink (see Removing the Processor Heat Sink). 18. Remove the processor module (see Removing the Processor Module). 19. Remove the coin-cell battery (see Removing the Coin-Cell Battery). Replacing the System Board 1. Replace the coin-cell battery (see Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery). 2. Replace the processor module (see Replacing the Processor Module). 3. Replace the processor heat sink (see Replacing the Processor Heat Sink). 4.
2. Turn on the computer. 3. Press during POST to enter the system setup program. 4. Navigate to the security tab and enter the service tag in the Set Service Tag field.
Back to Contents Page Dell™ Inspiron™ 1440 Service Manual NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2009 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Back to Contents Page USB Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1440 Service Manual Removing the USB Board Replacing the USB Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface.
5 routing guide 6 USB board cable connector Replacing the USB Board 1. Using your index finger, route the USB connector into the USB connector slot in the computer base. 2. Rotate the USB board to the left under the routing guide on the computer base and keep it in place. 3. Align the hole on the USB board with the protrusion on the computer base. 4. Replace the screw that secures the USB board to the computer base. 5. Route the USB cable and connect it to the system board connector. 6.