Dell 1011 manual Removing the System Board

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System Board

Dell™ Inspiron™ 1011 Service Manual

Removing the System Board

Replacing the System Board

Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS

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.

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 System Board

1.Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

2.Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).

3.Remove the Mini-Card (see "Removing the Mini-Card" on page 34).

4.Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).

5.Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest).

6.Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Hard Drive).

7.Remove the palm rest bracket (see Removing the Palm Rest Bracket).

8.Disconnect the USB and SIM card board cable, AC adapter connector cable, and display cable from their respective system board connectors.

9.Remove the two screws that secure the system board to the computer base.

1

AC adapter cable connector

2

USB and SIM card cable connector

3

screws (2)

4

display cable connector

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10.Lift the system board and turn it over.

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Contents Page AC Adapter Connector Removing the AC Adapter ConnectorReplacing the AC Adapter Connector Back to Contents Power/Battery Status Light Board Removing the Power/Battery Status Light BoardReplacing the Power/Battery Status Light Board Back to Contents Before Working Inside Your Computer Before You BeginRecommended Tools Turning Off Your ComputerBack to Contents Flashing the Bios in Ubuntu Flashing the BiosFlashing the Bios From a CD Flashing the Bios From the Hard DriveSelect Places Documents Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Removing the Bluetooth CardReplacing the Bluetooth Card Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery Camera Removing the CameraReplacing the Camera Page Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Coin-Cell Battery Display Assembly Removing the Display AssemblyDisplay Replacing the Display Assembly Display BezelRemoving the Display Bezel Display Panel Replacing the Display BezelRemoving the Display Panel Display Panel Cable Replacing the Display PanelRemoving the Display Panel Cable Replacing the Display Panel Cable Removing the Hard Drive Hard DriveReplacing the Hard Drive Removing the Keyboard KeyboardReplacing the Keyboard Memory Removing the Memory ModuleReplacing the Memory Module Click System Administration System Monitor Subscriber Identity Module Wireless Mini-CardsInstalling the SIM Communication CardsRemoving the Mini-Card Wlan 2 antenna cables Replacing the Mini-CardPalm Rest Removing the Palm RestReplacing the Palm Rest Back to Contents Removing the Palm Rest Bracket Palm Rest BracketReplacing the Palm Rest Bracket Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery Power Button Board Removing the Power Button BoardReplacing the Power Button Board Back to Contents Battery Removing the BatteryReplacing the Battery Speakers Removing the SpeakersReplacing the Speakers Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery Removing the System Board System BoardReplacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in the BiosUSB and SIM Card Board Removing the USB and SIM Card BoardReplacing the USB and SIM Card Board Back to Contents
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1011 specifications

The Dell 1011 is a compact and portable netbook designed to cater to users who prioritize mobility without sacrificing functionality. Released as part of Dell's popular Inspiron series, the 1011 offers a blend of performance and energy efficiency. With a sleek and lightweight form factor, this netbook is ideal for students, professionals on the go, or anyone seeking an affordable computing solution.

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