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Dell Inspiron 11 Service Manual

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Dell™ Inspiron™ 11 Service Manual 
Before You Begin
Battery
Keyboard
Palm Rest
Speakers
Hard Drive
Memory Module
Palm Rest Bracket
LED Board
Processor Fan
Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology
 Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
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.
Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden.
Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is used by Dell
under license; Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, a n d Windows Vista start button logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries; Intel, Celeron, and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any
proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.
Regulatory Model P03T series; Regulatory Type: P03T001
August 2009 Rev. A00
Coin-Cell Battery
Wireless Mini-Card(s)
Processor Heat Sink
Memory and Processor Board
I/O Board
AC Adapter Connector
Display
Camera Board
System Board
Flashing the BIOS
Comprehensive Specifications

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  • Page 1 Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is used by Dell under license;...

  • Page 2: Removing The Ac Adapter Connector

      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: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ ...

  • Page 3: Replacing The Ac Adapter Connector

     Replacing the AC Adapter Connector   1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.   2. Place the AC adapter connector on the system board.   3. Connect the AC adapter connector cable to the system board connector.   4. Route the Mini-Card antenna cables through the routing guides.  ...

  • Page 4: Before You Begin

    Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by its pins.   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.  ...
  • Page 5   CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device.   3. Disconnect all telephone or network cables from the computer.   4. Press and eject any installed cards from the Memory Card Reader.  ...

  • Page 6: Flashing The Bios

    1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in, the main battery is properly installed, and a network cable is attached.   2. Turn on the computer.   3. Locate the latest BIOS update file for your computer at support.dell.com.   4. Click Drivers & Downloads® Select Model.  ...

  • Page 7: Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology

      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.   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.
  • Page 8   3. Replace the screw that secures the Bluetooth card to the system board.   4. Replace the palm rest bracket (see Replacing the Palm Rest Bracket).   5. Replace the memory module (see Replacing the Memory Module).   6. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Hard Drive).

  • Page 9: Removing The Camera Board

      Removing the Camera Board   Replacing the Camera 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: 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.

  • Page 10: Replacing The Camera Board

     Replacing the Camera Board   1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.   2. Replace the camera board on the display cover.   3. Connect the camera cable to the connector on the camera board.   4. Replace the display panel (see Replacing the Display Panel).

  • Page 11: Comprehensive Specifications

    Back to Contents Page   Comprehensive Specifications Dell™ Inspiron™ 11 Service Manual  This document provides information that you may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start ®...
  • Page 12 ±40° min Vertical +15°/–30° min Pixel pitch 0.1875 x 0.1875 mm Controls brightness can be controlled through keyboard shortcuts (for more information, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or at support.dell.com)     Keyboard (Backlit) Number of keys 86 (US); 87 (UK/Brazil); 90 (Japan)
  • Page 13 0.66 GRMS Non-Operating 1.3 GRMS Maximum shock (for operating: measured with Dell Diagnostics running on the hard drive and a 2-ms half-sine pulse; for non-operating: measured with hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse): Operating 110 GRMS...
  • Page 14   Removing the Memory and Processor Board   Replacing the Memory and Processor 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: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ ...
  • Page 15  Replacing the Memory and Processor Board   1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.   2. Align the notch in the memory and processor board with the tab in the connector.   3. Slide the memory and processor board firmly into the slot at a 30-degree angle, and press the memory and processor board down until it clicks into place.

  • Page 16: Removing 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. WARNING: If you remove the processor heat sink from the computer when the heat sink is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the heat sink.
  • Page 17 NOTE: This procedure assumes that you have already removed the processor heat sink and are ready to replace it. NOTE: The original thermal pad can be reused if the original heat sink is replaced. If the heat sink is replaced, use the thermal pad provided in the kit to ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved.

  • Page 18: Display Assembly

      Display Panel Brackets   Display Panel 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: 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.

  • Page 19: Replacing The Display Assembly

    camera cable connector display cable connector Mini-Card antenna cables   14. Remove the two screws (one on each side) that secure the display assembly to the computer base. display assembly screws (2)   15. Lift the display assembly off the computer.  ...

  • Page 20: Display Bezel

      6. Connect the display cable and the camera cable to the system board connectors.   7. Replace the I/O board (see Replacing the I/O Board).   8. Replace the palm rest bracket (see Replacing the Palm Rest Bracket).   9.

  • Page 21: Display Panel Brackets

      Removing the Display Bezel   CAUTION: The display bezel is extremely fragile. Be careful when removing it to prevent damaging the bezel.   1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.   2. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly).

  • Page 22: Display Panel

    1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.   2. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly).   3. Remove the hinge caps (see Removing the Hinge Caps).   4. Remove the display bezel (see Removing the Display Bezel).

  • Page 23: Replacing The Display Panel

    display panel   7. Peel the pull-tab on the display cable and lift the pull-tab to disconnect the display cable from the display cable connector. display cable connector pull-tab display back cover display panel   8. Lift the display panel off the display back cover.  ...

  • Page 24: Removing The Processor Fan

      Removing the Processor Fan   Replacing the Processor Fan 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: 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.
  • Page 25   1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.   2. Place the processor fan on the system board.   3. Replace the screw that secures the processor fan to the computer base.   4. Connect the processor fan cable to the system board connector.  ...

  • Page 26: Removing The Hard Drive

    Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell. NOTE: If you are installing a 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).

  • Page 27: Replacing The Hard Drive

    9. Install the operating system for your computer, as needed. See "Restoring Your Operating System" in the Setup Guide.   10. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as needed. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" in the Dell Technology Guide. Back to Contents Page...
  • Page 28  ...

  • Page 29: Removing The Keyboard

      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: 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.

  • Page 30: Replacing The Keyboard

      6. Ease the keyboard up until the keyboard cable connector is visible.   7. Without pulling hard on the keyboard, hold it towards the display.   8. Lift the connector latch and pull the pull-tab on the keyboard cable to disconnect the keyboard cable from the system board connector.  ...

  • Page 31: Removing The Led Board

      Removing the LED Board   Replacing the LED 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: 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.
  • Page 32   3. Replace the screw that secures the LED board to the computer base.   4. Connect the LED board cable to the system board connector.   5. Replace the palm rest bracket (see Replacing the Palm Rest Bracket).   6.

  • Page 33: Removing The Memory Module

    To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are covered under your computer warranty.  Removing the Memory Module   1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
  • Page 34 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.   6. Turn on the computer. To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer, click Start ® Help and Support® Dell System Information. Back to Contents Page  ...

  • Page 35: Wireless Mini-Card(S)

    NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Mini-Cards from sources other than Dell. If you ordered a wireless Mini-Card with your computer, the card is already installed. Your computer supports two Mini-Card slots – one full size and one half size.

  • Page 36: Wlan Card

    9. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as required. For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide. NOTE: If you are installing a communication card from a source other than Dell, you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. For more generic driver information, see the Dell Technology Guide.

  • Page 37: Replacing The Wlan Card

      3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).   4. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest).   5. Disconnect the speaker cable from the speaker cable connector on the I/O board (see Removing the Speakers).   6.
  • Page 38 14. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as required. For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide. NOTE: If you are installing a communication card from a source other than Dell, you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. For more generic driver information, see the Dell Technology Guide.

  • Page 39: Removing The Palm Rest

      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: 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.

  • Page 40: Replacing The Palm Rest

    5. Turn the palm rest over the keyboard to access the touch pad cable connector.   6. Release the connector latch that secures the touch pad cable.   7. Pull the pull-tab on the touch pad cable to disconnect the touch pad cable from the touch pad cable connector.  ...

  • Page 41: Removing The Palm Rest Bracket

      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.   CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ ...
  • Page 42 power button cable screws (4) palm rest bracket       10. Lift the palm rest bracket off the computer base.  Replacing the Palm Rest Bracket   1. Follow the procedure in Before You Begin.   2. Place the palm rest bracket on the computer base.  ...

  • Page 43: Removing The Battery

     Replacing the Battery   CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. Do not use batteries designed for other Dell computers.   1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
  • Page 44  ...

  • Page 45: Removing The Coin-Cell Battery

      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.   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.
  • Page 46 3. Connect the coin-cell battery cable to the system board connector.   4. Replace the Bluetooth card (see Replacing the Bluetooth Card).   5. Replace the palm rest bracket (see Replacing the Palm Rest Bracket).   6. Replace the memory module (see Replacing the Memory Module).

  • Page 47: Removing The I/O Board

      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 information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.   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.

  • Page 48: Replacing The I/O Board

     Replacing the I/O Board   1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.   2. Align the connectors on the I/O board with the slots on the computer base.   3. Replace the screw that secures the I/O board to the computer base.  ...

  • Page 49: Removing The Speakers

      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: 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.
  • Page 50   6. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest).   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 in damage to the computer.

  • Page 51: Removing The System Board

      Replacing the System Board   Setting the Keyboard Matrix 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: 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.

  • Page 52: Replacing The System Board

    camera cable connector display cable connector processor fan cable connector AC adapter connector cable I/O board cable connector LED board cable connector   15. Remove the processor fan (see Removing the Processor Fan).   16. Remove the coin-cell battery (see Removing the Coin-Cell Battery).
  • Page 53 After you have replaced the system board, enter the computer's Service Tag into the BIOS of the replacement system board.   20. Enter the Service Tag. If you need help to enter the service tag, contact Dell, see "Contacting Dell" in the Setup Guide.  ...
  • Page 54 Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is used by Dell under license;...

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