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Dell Inspiron 1300 Service Manual

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Dell™ Inspiron™ 1300/B120/B130  Service Manual
Before You Begin
Hinge
System Components
Battery
Memory, Optical Drive, and Mini PCI Card
Hard Drive
Keyboard
Display Assembly
Palm Rest
Modem
Coin-Cell Battery
Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Microprocessor Module
Speakers
System Board
Antenna
Fan
Flashing the BIOS
Base Plastics
Pinout Assignments for I/O Connectors
Model PP21L
 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.
© 2005 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction 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.
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.

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  • Page 1 Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are trademarks of Dell Inc. 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...

  • Page 2: Replacing The Antenna

    Back to Contents Page   Antenna Dell™ Inspiron™ 1300/B120/B130  Service Manual   Replacing the Antenna  Replacing the Antenna   CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.   CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components.
  • Page 3 antenna cable guides     Back to Contents Page  ...

  • Page 4: Base Plastics

    Back to Contents Page   Base Plastics Dell™ Inspiron™ 1300/B120/B130  Service Manual   CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.   CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components.

  • Page 5: Replacing The Battery

    Back to Contents Page   Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 1300/B120/B130  Service Manual   Replacing the Battery  Replacing the Battery   CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, disconnect the modem from the telephone wall jack.   CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. The battery is designed to work with your Dell™ computer. Do not use a battery from other computers with your computer. ...

  • Page 6: 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 7: Computer Orientation

    NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack.   3. Disconnect any telephone, network, and USB cables from the computer.   4. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.  ...
  • Page 8 Optical Drive: Fan Module: Display Assembly to Computer Base: (1 each) (4 each) (4 each)     Modem to Display Bezel: Display Panel: System Board: (6 each) (8 each) (2 each)     Top of Palm Rest to Base Plastic to Hard Drive Carrier to Computer Base: Palm Rest From Bottom:...

  • Page 9: 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 10: Removing The Coin-Cell Battery

    Back to Contents Page   Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 1300/B120/B130  Service Manual   Removing the Coin-Cell Battery   Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery  Removing the Coin-Cell Battery   CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.   CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components.
  • Page 11 Back to Contents Page  ...

  • Page 12: Removing The Microprocessor Module

    Back to Contents Page   Microprocessor Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 1300/B120/B130  Service Manual   Removing the Microprocessor Module   Installing the Microprocessor Module  Removing the Microprocessor Module   CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.   CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components.
  • Page 13   1. Align the pin-1 corner of the microprocessor module so that it points to the triangle on the system board, and insert the microprocessor module into the ZIF socket. When the microprocessor module is correctly seated, all four corners are aligned at the same height. If one or more corners of the module are higher than the others, the module is not seated correctly.

  • Page 14: Removing The Display Assembly

    Back to Contents Page   Display Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 1300/B120/B130  Service Manual   Removing the Display Assembly   Removing the Display Bezel   Removing the Display Panel   Installing the Display Panel  Removing the Display Assembly   CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

  • Page 15: Removing The Display Bezel

    antenna cable display cable     antenna cable display cable pull tab     NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the display switch when removing the display.   12. Lift the display assembly out of the computer base.  Removing the Display Bezel  ...

  • Page 16: Removing The Display Panel

    1 screw covers/display bumpers (6) 2 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (6) display bezel 4 top cover          Removing the Display Panel   CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.  ...

  • Page 17: Installing The Display Panel

    display panel top cover M2 x 3-mm screws (8)   6. Press in both sides of the top flex-cable connector, and pull the top flex-cable connector away from the display connector. 1 inverter connector 2 pull-tab on bottom flex-cable connector 3 top flex-cable connector 4 display connector  ...
  • Page 18  ...

  • Page 19: Removing The Cooling Fan

    Back to Contents Page   Fan Dell™ Inspiron™ 1300/B120/B130  Service Manual   Removing the Cooling Fan   Installing the Cooling Fan  Removing the Cooling Fan   CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.   CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components.

  • Page 20: Installing The Cooling Fan

    fan assembly metal plate M2.5 x 5-mm screws (4)   17. Remove the plate and lift the system board off the fan assembly.  Installing the Cooling Fan   1. Position the system board over the fan assembly, aligning the screw holes in the system board with those in the fan assembly.  ...

  • Page 21: 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. To replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay:  ...

  • Page 22: Installing The Hard Drive

    5. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer.   Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your old hard drive to Dell in its original or comparable foam packaging. Otherwise, the hard drive may be damaged in transit. foam packaging hard drive  ...

  • Page 23: Removing The Hinge Cover

    Back to Contents Page   Hinge Dell™ Inspiron™ 1300/B120/B130  Service Manual   Removing the Hinge Cover   Replacing the Hinge Cover   CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.   CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components.

  • Page 24: Removing The Keyboard

      Replacing the Keyboard  Removing the Keyboard   CAUTION: Before working inside your Dell™ computer, read the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide.   CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface.
  • Page 25 Back to Contents Page  ...

  • Page 26: Removing The Modem

    Back to Contents Page   Modem Dell™ Inspiron™ 1300/B120/B130  Service Manual   Removing the Modem   Replacing the Modem  Removing the Modem   CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, see the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer. See Replacing the Battery.
  • Page 27 1. Connect the modem cable to the modem. NOTICE: Ensure that the modem cable is routed correctly when you replace the modem.   2. Connect the modem to the system board. Align the connector on the bottom of the modem with the modem connector on the system board, and press down on the right side of the modem.  ...

  • Page 28: Removing The Palm Rest

    Back to Contents Page   Palm Rest Dell™ Inspiron™ 1300/B120/B130  Service Manual   Removing the Palm Rest  Removing the Palm Rest   CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.   CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components.
  • Page 29   9. Disconnect the touch pad connector from the system board by pulling the release tabs forward away from the connector and removing the cable. 1 suspend switch 2 touch pad ribbon cable release tabs 3 touch pad ribbon connector cable  ...

  • Page 30: Usb Connector

    Back to Contents Page   Pinout Assignments for I/O Connectors Dell™ Inspiron™ 1300/B120/B130  Service Manual   USB Connector   Video Connector  USB Connector     Signal USB5V+ USBP– USBP+  Video Connector         Signal Signal CRT_R 9 CRT_G 10 CRT_B 11 MONITOR_DETECT– DDC_DATA CRT_HS...

  • Page 31: Removing The Speakers

    Back to Contents Page   Speakers Dell™ Inspiron™ 1300/B120/B130  Service Manual   Removing the Speakers   Installing the Speakers  Removing the Speakers   CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.   CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components.
  • Page 32 NOTICE: Ensure that the speaker cables are under or between their routing clips. NOTE: The speakers face out in the base plastics holders. NOTE: The right speaker cable is longer than the left speaker cable.   2. Route the speaker cables under or between their routing clips.  ...

  • Page 33: Removing The System Board

    Back to Contents Page   System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1300/B120/B130  Service Manual   Removing the System Board   Installing the System Board  Removing the System Board   CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.   CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components.

  • Page 34: Installing The System Board

        M2.5 x 5-mm screws (5)      Installing the System Board   1. Insert the video connector on the replacement system board through the side of the base plastics.   2. Replace the five M2.5 x 5-mm screws that secure the system board to the base plastics.  ...

  • Page 35: System Components

    Dell™ Inspiron™ 1300/B120/B130  Service Manual   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. NOTICE: Unless otherwise noted, each procedure in this document assumes that a part can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in reverse order.
  • Page 36 antenna cable Back to Contents Page  ...

  • Page 37: Removing The Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

    Back to Contents Page   Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 1300/B120/B130  Service Manual   Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly   Installing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly  Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly   CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
  • Page 38  Installing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly NOTICE: Before you install the replacement microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly, remove the mylar that covers the thermal grease on the assembly.   1. Lower the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly into place on top of the microprocessor, aligning the numbered screws, labeled "1" through "4," with the numbers on the fan assembly, and the arrow on the pull-strap pointing toward the outside edge of the system board.
  • Page 39 Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are trademarks of Dell Inc. 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.

  • Page 40: Removing The Memory Module

    To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are covered under your computer warranty.   1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer.

  • Page 41: Optical Drive

    Removing the Optical Drive   CAUTION: Before working inside your Dell™ computer, read the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To prevent damage to devices, store them in a safe, dry place when they are not installed in the computer. Avoid pressing down on them or placing heavy objects on top of them.

  • Page 42: Mini Pci Card

      1. If you want to remove the optical drive while the computer is turned on, double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar, click the device that you want to eject, and click Stop. Otherwise go to step 2.  ...
  • Page 43     captive screws (3)       3. If a Mini PCI card is not already installed, go to step 1. If you are replacing a Mini PCI card, remove the existing card: a.  Disconnect the antenna cable from the Mini PCI card.  ...

  • Page 44: Installing The Mini Pci Card

    Installing the Mini PCI Card   1. Install the replacement Mini PCI card: NOTICE: To avoid damaging the Mini PCI card, make sure the antenna cable is not under the card when you press the card into place. a.  Align the Mini PCI card with the connector at a 45-degree angle, and press the Mini PCI card into the connector until it clicks. Mini PCI card metal securing tabs (2)  ...

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