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Dell Inspiron 1210 Service Manual

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Dell™ Inspiron™ 1210 Service Manual 
Before You Begin
Replacing the Hinge Cover
Replacing the Keyboard
Replacing the Palm Rest
Replacing the Display
Replacing the Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
Replacing the Hard Drive
Replacing the Power Button Board
Replacing the Speaker
Communication Cards
 Notes, Notices, and Cautions
NOTE:
A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
NOTICE:
A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
CAUTION:
A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2008 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 are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or
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.
Model PP40S
September 2008 Rev. A00
Replacing the Power Cable
Replacing the 2-in-1 Processor and Memory Board
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
Replacing the CRT Board
Replacing the Camera
Replacing the Inverter Board
Replacing the USB Board
Replacing the System Board
Flashing the BIOS

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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: Before You Begin

    Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by its pins. NOTICE: 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 3 To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer. NOTICE: 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.

  • Page 4: Flashing The Bios From A Cd

    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 Download Now to download the file.  ...
  • Page 5 ®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.
  • Page 6 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 an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer).

  • Page 7: Replacing The Camera

    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 an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer).

  • Page 8: Replacing The Power Cable

    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.

  • Page 9: Replacing The Coin-Cell Battery

    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 an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer).
  • Page 10 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 an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer).
  • Page 11   7. Lift the 2-in-1 memory and processor board out of its system board connector.   8. To replace the 2-in-1 memory and processor board, align the notch in the 2-in-1 memory and processor edge connector with the tab in the connector slot.

  • Page 12: Removing The Processor Heat Sink

    Back to Contents Page   Processor Heat Sink Dell™ Inspiron™ 1210 Service Manual    Removing the Processor Heat Sink   Replacing the Processor Heat Sink   CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. NOTICE: 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 the back of the computer).
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  • Page 14: Replacing The Display Assembly

    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 an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer).

  • Page 15: Replacing The Display Bezel

    7. To replace the display assembly, route and connect the display cable to the connector on the system board.   8. Route and connect the 2-in-1 camera and LVDS cable to the connector on the system board.   9. Replace the four M2.5 x 3-mm screws on each side of the display assembly.  ...

  • Page 16: Replacing The Display Panel

    8. Replace the two rubber bumpers at the bottom of the display bezel on either side.   9. Replace the display assembly (see Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.).  Replacing the Display Panel   1. Remove the display assembly (see Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.).   2. Remove the display bezel (see Replacing the Display Bezel).
  • Page 17   6. Remove the 2-in-1 camera and LVDS cable. display panel bracket M2 x 2.5-mm screws (4)   7. Remove the four M2 x 2.5-mm screws (two on each side) that secure the display panel bracket to the display panel.  ...

  • Page 18: Replacing 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.
  • Page 19 13. Install the operating system for your computer, as needed. See "Restoring Your Operating System" in your computer Setup Guide or Ubuntu Quick Start Guide.   14. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as needed. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" in your Dell Technology Guide. Back to Contents Page  ...

  • Page 20: Replacing The Hinge Cover

    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 an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer).

  • Page 21: Replacing The Inverter Board

    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 an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer).

  • Page 22: Replacing The Keyboard

    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 an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer).
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  • Page 24: Removing The Memory Module(S)

    Install only memory modules that are intended for your computer. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are covered under your computer warranty. Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM sockets that can be accessed from the bottom of the computer.
  • Page 25 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, click Start ® Help and Support® Dell System Information. Back to Contents Page  ...

  • Page 26: Communication Cards

    To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer. 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:  Two Full Mini-Card slots - for WLAN and Mobile Broadband or WWAN...
  • Page 27   2. Remove the palm rest. See Replacing the Palm Rest. Mini-Card securing screw (2) antenna cable connector (2)       3. Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini-Card.   4. Release the Mini-Card by removing the securing screws.  ...
  • Page 28 13. 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 information, see the Dell Technology Guide.

  • Page 29: Removing The Optical Drive

    Back to Contents Page   Optical Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 1210 Service Manual    Removing the Optical Drive   Replacing the Optical Drive   CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.
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  • Page 31: Replacing The Palm Rest

    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 an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.
  • Page 32 speaker cable power button board cable antenna cables (2) palm rest touch pad cable bluetooth card cable   7. Disconnect the Bluetooth card cable, touch pad cable, the power button board cable, and speaker cable from the respective system board connectors. NOTICE: Carefully separate the palm rest from the computer base to avoid damage to the palm rest.

  • Page 33: Replacing The Power-Button Board

    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 an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer).

  • Page 34: Replacing The Speaker

    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 an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.

  • Page 35: Replacing The System Board

    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 an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.

  • Page 36: Entering The Service Tag In The Bios

      13. Enter the service tag. See Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS.   14. The keyboard matrix may change after you replace the system board. To set the keyboard matrix according to your country, see Setting the Keyboard Matrix.

  • Page 37: Replacing The Usb Board

    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 an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer).

  • Page 38: Replacing The Crt Board

    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 an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer).

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