Dell™ Inspiron™ 1011 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Keyboard Hard Drive Palm Rest Palm Rest Bracket Communication Cards Power/Battery Status Light Board Speakers Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Power Button Board USB and SIM Card Board AC Adapter Connector System Board Memory Coin-Cell Battery Display Camera Flashing the BIOS Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
Back to Contents Page AC Adapter Connector Dell™ Inspiron™ 1011 Service Manual Removing the AC Adapter Connector Replacing the AC Adapter Connector 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.
4. Replace the palm rest bracket (see Replacing the Palm Rest Bracket). 5. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 6. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 7. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).
Back to Contents Page Power/Battery Status Light Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1011 Service Manual Removing the Power/Battery Status Light Board Replacing the Power/Battery Status Light 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.
4. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 5. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 6. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).
Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 1011 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.
them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned. CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer. 1. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched. 2. Turn off your computer. See Turning Off Your Computer.
Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 1011 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive Flashing the BIOS in Ubuntu 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. NOTE: Your computer does not have an internal optical drive. Use an external optical drive or any external storage device for the procedures that involve discs.
3. Select ® Places® Documents. 4. Create a new folder and name it BIOS. 5. Locate the latest BIOS update file for your computer at support.dell.com. 6. Click Download Now to download the file. 7. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this Agreement. The File Download window appears. 8. Click Save this program to disk and then click OK. The Save In window appears. 9. Click the down arrow to view the Save In menu, select Documents® BIOS, and then click Save.
Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Inspiron™ 1011 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.
6. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).
Back to Contents Page Camera Dell™ Inspiron™ 1011 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.
Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 1011 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 Display Dell™ Inspiron™ 1011 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.
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. Route the Mini-Card cables and connect them to the Mini-Cards, if applicable (see Replacing the Mini-Card). 3. Replace the system board (see Replacing the System Board). 4. Replace the AC adapter connector (see Replacing the AC Adapter Connector). 5. Replace the USB and SIM card board (see Replacing the USB and SIM Card Board). 6.
1 screws (2) 3 display bezel 6. 2 rubber pads (2) Remove the display bezel. Replacing the Display Bezel 1. Realign the display bezel over the display panel, and gently snap into place. 2. Replace the two screws that secure the display bezel. 3. Replace the two rubber pads (one on either side) on the display bezel screws. 4. Press and replace the hinge cover caps. 5. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly). Display Panel Removing the Display Panel 1.
1 screws (4) 2 display cover 3 display panel 4 camera cable connector 6. 1 Remove the four screws (two on each side) that secure the display panel brackets to the display panel. screws (4) 2 display panel brackets (2) Replacing the Display Panel 1. Attach the display brackets to the display panel by replacing the two screws on each side of the display panel. 2. Align the screw holes on the display panel with the holes on the display cover. 3.
1 display board connector 2 back of display panel 3 conductive tape 4 flex cable Replacing the Display Panel Cable 1. Connect the flex cable to the display board connector and secure it with the conductive tape. 2. Replace the display panel (see Replacing the Display Panel). 3. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Display Bezel). 4. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly).
Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 1011 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 screws (4) 2 hard drive bracket 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. Replace the four screws that secure the hard drive bracket to the hard drive. 3. Place the hard drive assembly in the hard drive compartment. 4. Push the hard drive into the interposer until it is fully connected. 5. Replace the screw that secures the hard drive assembly to the computer base. 6.
Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ 1011 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 (4) 2 keyboard cable connector 3 pull-tab 4 keyboard cable locks (2) 9. Lift the keyboard off the palm rest. Replacing the Keyboard 1. Slide the keyboard cable into the connector on the system board and press down the keyboard cable locks on the system board connector. 2. Align the four tabs on the keyboard to the slots on the palm rest bracket. 3. Place the keyboard on the palm rest bracket. 4.
Back to Contents Page Memory Dell™ Inspiron™ 1011 Service Manual Removing the Memory Module Replacing the Memory 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.
1 tab 2 notch 3. Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 10 in Replacing the System Board. 4. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery), or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet. 5. Turn on the computer. As the computer boots, it detects the memory module and automatically updates the system configuration information.
Back to Contents Page Communication Cards Dell™ Inspiron™ 1011 Service Manual Subscriber Identity Module Wireless Mini-Cards Subscriber Identity Module Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) identifies users uniquely through an International Mobile Subscriber Identity 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.
l One half Mini-Card slot - for Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) NOTE: Depending on the configuration of the computer when it was sold, the Mini-Card slots may or may not have Mini-Cards installed in them. Removing the Mini-Card 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Loosen the captive screw on the mini door. 4. Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini-Card. 1 Mini-Card 2 screws (2) 3 antenna cable connectors (2) 5.
CAUTION: When the Mini-Card is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging (see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety instructions that shipped with your computer). Replacing the Mini-Card 1. Remove the new Mini-Card from its packing. 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.
Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Inspiron™ 1011 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.
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Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Bracket Dell™ Inspiron™ 1011 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Bracket Replacing the Palm Rest Bracket 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.
9. Disconnect the power button cable, Bluetooth card cable, power/battery status light cable, and speaker cable from their respective system board connectors. 1 power button cable connector 2 palm rest bracket 3 Bluetooth cable connector 4 speaker cable connector 5 power/battery status light cable connector 10. Carefully lift the palm rest bracket along the rear edge, near the hinge brackets, then gently lift the palm rest bracket to remove it from the computer. Replacing the Palm Rest Bracket 1.
8. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).
Back to Contents Page Power Button Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1011 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.
5. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 6. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 7. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).
Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 1011 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™ 1011 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.
6. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).
Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1011 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.
11. Remove the memory module (see Removing the Memory Module). 12. 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 memory modules (see Replacing the Memory Module). 3. Turn the system board over. 4. Replace the two screws that secure the system board to the computer base. 5.
Back to Contents Page USB and SIM Card Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1011 Service Manual Removing the USB and SIM Card Board Replacing the USB and SIM Card 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.
5. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 6. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 7. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).