Dell Inspiron Mini 12 1210 Inspiron Mini 12 Service Manual - Page 8

Back to Contents Page Replacing the Power Cable Dell™ Inspiron™ 1210 Service Manual CAUTION: 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. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching a connector on the back panel of the computer. 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the palm rest. See Replacing the Palm Rest. 3. Remove the power cable from the power cable connector on the system board. 1 AC adapter port 3 power cable connector 2 power cable 4. Lift the power unit up and out of the securing tabs away from the base of the computer. 5. To replace the power cable, gently press the power unit into the tabs on the base of the computer so that the unit sits firmly. 6. Attach the power cable to the power cable connector on the system board. 7. Replace the palm rest. See Replacing the Palm Rest. 8. Slide the battery into the battery bay, until it clicks in place and slide the battery-lock latch towards the lock position. Back to Contents Page