Dell Inspiron Mini 1012 Service Manual - Page 13

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 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 (such as a connector on your computer). 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. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. Removing the AC Adapter Connector 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 17 in Removing the System Board. 4. Remove the left support bracket (see Removing the Left Support Bracket). 5. Remove the I/O board (see Removing the I/O Board). 6. Make a note of the AC adapter connector cable routing and remove the cable from the routing guide. 1 AC adapter connector 7. Lift the AC adapter connector out of the computer base.