Dell Inspiron Mini 1012 Service Manual

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  • Dell Inspiron Mini 1012 | Service Manual - Page 1
    Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Keyboard Memory Module Hard-Drive Assembly Palm Rest Assembly Power Button Board Touch Pad Module Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Processor Heat Sink Wireless Mini-Card(s) Video Accelerator Card Hinge Cover Display
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    Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 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
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    Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This manual provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that
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    . CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. 6. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery). 7. Turn the computer top-side up, open the display, and press the power button to ground the system board
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    Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Go to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. Locate the BIOS update file for your computer: NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located at the bottom of the computer. If you have your
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    Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Remove the hard-drive assembly (see Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly). 5. Remove the palm rest assembly (see Removing the Palm Rest Assembly). 6. Remove
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    6. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result
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    Back to Contents Page Camera Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Camera Module Replacing the Camera Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety
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    rest assembly(see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). 9. Replace the hard-drive assembly (see Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly). 10. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 11. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and
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    Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 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
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    Heat Sink Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Remove the hard-drive assembly (see Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly). 5. Remove the palm rest assembly (see Removing
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    rest assembly (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). 5. Replace the hard-drive assembly (see Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly). 6. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and
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    Back to Contents Page AC Adapter Connector Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 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
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    the AC adapter connector cable through the routing guide. 4. Replace the I/O board (see Replacing the I/O Board). 5. Replace the left support bracket (see Replacing the Left Support Bracket). 6. Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 21 in Replacing the System Board. 7. Replace the battery (see
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    Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Cable Display Panel Bracket WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices
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    Ensure that you take adequate care while opening the display. 9. Note the routing of the Mini-Card antenna cables and remove them from the routing guides on the computer. 10. Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini-Card. 11. Disconnect the display cable from the connector on the system board. 12
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    the Mini-Card(s)). 7. Replace the screw that secures the display assembly to the computer base. 8. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Hinge Cover). 9. Replace the palm rest assembly (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). 10. Replace the hard-drive assembly (see Replacing the Hard-Drive
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    do so may result in damage to the computer. Display Panel Removing the Display Panel 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly). 3. Remove the display bezel (see Removing the Display Bezel). 4. Disconnect the camera cable from the
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    1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 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 the display panel over and place it on a clean surface
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    Bracket 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 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. Remove the four screws (two on each side) that
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    on each side) that secure the display panel brackets to the display panel. 4. Replace the display panel (see Replacing the Display Panel). 5. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Display Bezel). 6. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly). CAUTION: Before turning on
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    hard drive from a source other than Dell, you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive (see the Dell Technology Guide). Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove
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    the safety instructions that shipped with your computer). Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the new drive from its packaging. Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive. 3. Place the hard drive in the hard-drive bracket
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    Page Hinge Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Hinge Cover remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Removing the Hinge Cover 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove
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    in place. 3. Turn over the computer and replace the two screws that secure the hinge cover to the computer base. 4. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do
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    Back to Contents Page I/O Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the I/O Board Replacing the I/O Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices
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    Support Bracket). 9. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 10. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Hinge Cover). 11. Replace the palm rest assembly (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). 12. Replace the hard-drive assembly (see Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly
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    Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard WARNING: 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the three screws that secure the keyboard to the computer base. 4. Turn the computer over and open the display as far
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    rest assembly. 5. Turn the computer over and replace the three screws that secure the keyboard to the computer base. 6. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to
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    Status Light Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Status Light Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Remove the hard-drive assembly (see Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly). 5. Remove the palm rest assembly (see Removing
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    rest assembly (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). 6. Replace the hard-drive assembly (see Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly). 7. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and
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    Back to Contents Page Memory Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 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
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    Battery). 7. Turn on the computer. As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information. To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer: In Microsoft® Windows® XP Click Start® All Programs® Accessories® System Tools® Dell
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    Click Start ® Help and Support® Dell System Information. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer. Back to Contents Page
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    Back to Contents Page Wireless Mini-Card(s) Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Mini-Card(s) Replacing the Mini-Card(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the
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    rest assembly (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). 7. Replace the hard-drive assembly (see Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly). 8. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and
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    Back to Contents Page
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    Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Assembly Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For
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    the system board. 5. Replace the three screws that secure the palm rest assembly to the computer base. 6. Replace the hard-drive assembly (see Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly). 7. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Turn the computer over and replace the four screws that secure
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    CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer. Back to Contents Page
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    Back to Contents Page Power Button Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 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
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    5. Replace the hard-drive assembly (see Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly). 6. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer
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    Card Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the SIM remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Removing the SIM Card Board 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Follow the instructions
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    Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Remove the hard-drive assembly (see Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly). 5. Remove the palm rest assembly (see Removing in the routing guides. 3. Replace the
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    7. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result
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    Back to Contents Page Support Bracket(s) Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Left Support Bracket Replacing the Left Support Bracket Removing the Right Support Bracket Replacing the Right Support Bracket WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that
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    to the computer. Removing the Right Support Bracket 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Remove the hard-drive assembly (see Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly). 5. Remove the palm rest
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    secures the right support bracket to the computer base. 4. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 5. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Hinge Cover). 6. Replace the palm rest assembly (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly). 7. Replace the hard-drive assembly (see
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    Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 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
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    AC adapter cable connector 3 I/O board cable connector 2 SIM card board cable connector 15. Remove the speakers (see Removing the Speakers). 16. Remove . Turn the system board over. 19. Remove the coin-cell battery (see Removing the Coin-Cell Battery). Replacing the System Board 1. Follow the procedures
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    system board, enter the computer Service Tag into the BIOS of the replacement system board. 21. Enter the service tag (see Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS). Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is installed properly. 2. Turn
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    Back to Contents Page Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential
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    Touch Pad Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Touch Pad Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Remove the hard-drive assembly (see Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly). 5. Remove the palm rest assembly (see Removing
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    5. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 6. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result
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    Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Remove the hard-drive assembly (see Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly). 5. Remove the palm rest assembly (see Removing the Palm Rest Assembly). 6. Remove
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    connectors are keyed to ensure hard-drive assembly (see Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly). 7. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery drivers and utilities for your computer, as required. For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide
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Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Regulatory model P04T series Regulatory type P04T001
January 2010 Rev. A00
Before You Begin
Battery
Keyboard
Memory Module
Hard
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Drive Assembly
Palm Rest Assembly
Power Button Board
Touch Pad Module
Internal Card With Bluetooth
®
Wireless Technology
Processor Heat Sink
Wireless Mini
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Card(s)
Video Accelerator Card
Hinge Cover
Display
Camera Module
Speakers
Support Bracket
(s)
I/O Board
Status Light
Board
System Board
AC Adapter
Connector
Coin
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Cell Battery
SIM Card Board
Flashing the BIOS
NOTE:
A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
CAUTION:
A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed.
WARNING:
A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.