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Dell manual Flashing the BIOS, Dell Latitude 131L Dell Vostro 1000 Service Manual

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Flashing the BIOS

Dell™ Latitude™ 131L/

Dell Vostro™ 1000 Service Manual

1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is installed properly.

NOTE: If you use a BIOS update program CD to flash the BIOS, set up the computer to boot from a CD before inserting the CD. The BIOS update program CD may not be available in your region.

2.Insert the BIOS update program CD, and turn on the computer.

Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. The computer continues to boot and updates the new BIOS. When the flash update is complete, the computer will automatically reboot.

3.Press <F2> during POST to enter the system setup program.

4.Press <Esc Suspend>, select Save changes and reboot, and press <Enter> to save configuration changes.

5.Remove the flash BIOS update program floppy or CD from the drive and restart the computer.

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Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Dell Latitude 131L/Dell Vostro 1000 Service ManualCoin-Cell Battery ExpressCard/Hard-Drive Bay AssemblyDell Latitude 131L Dell Vostro 1000 Service Manual Battery Latch AssemblyRemoving the Battery Latch Assembly Back to Contents PageReplacing the Battery Latch Assembly Back to Contents PageTurning Off Your Computer Before You BeginRecommended Tools Before Working Inside Your ComputerBack to Contents Page 3. Disconnect any telephone or network cables from the computerBack to Contents Page Flashing the BIOSDell Latitude 131L Dell Vostro 1000 Service Manual Back to Contents PageReplacing a Bluetooth Card Bluetooth CardRemoving a Bluetooth Card Removing a Bluetooth Card Replacing a Bluetooth CardReplacing the ExpressCard/Hard-Drive Bay Assembly ExpressCard/Hard-Drive Bay AssemblyRemoving the ExpressCard/Hard-Drive Bay Assembly Removing the ExpressCard/Hard-Drive Bay AssemblyBack to Contents Page Removing a Mini-Card Replacing a Mini-Card Mini-CardRemoving a Mini-Card Dell Latitude 131L Dell Vostro 1000 Service ManualReplacing a Mini-Card Back to Contents PageReplacing the Coin-Cell Battery Coin-Cell BatteryRemoving the Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Processor Thermal-Cooling AssemblyRemoving the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling AssemblyPage Removing the Display Assembly Replacing the Display Assembly Display AssemblyRemoving the Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display LatchReplacing the Display Assembly Display BezelRemoving the Display Bezel Replacing the Display BezelDisplay Panel Removing the Display PanelRemoving the Display Latch Display LatchReplacing the Display Panel Replacing the Display LatchBack to Contents Page 1. Replace the spring that attaches the latch to the display panelRemoving a Fan Replacing a Fan Removing a FanReplacing a Fan Dell Latitude 131L Dell Vostro 1000 Service ManualBack to Contents Page 5. Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard6. Replace the hinge cover see Replacing the Hinge Cover Overview C\Dell\Doc Testing\ambassadorDell HTML Functional Test Report Test Document InformationJapanese ResultsTEST CASE KoreanReplacing the Hard Drive Hard DriveRemoving the Hard Drive Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard DriveBack to Contents Page Replacing the Hinge Cover Hinge CoverRemoving the Hinge Cover Removing the Hinge Cover Replacing the Hinge CoverReplacing the Keyboard KeyboardRemoving the Keyboard Removing the Keyboard Replacing the KeyboardBack to Contents Page 4. Replace the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws at the top of the keyboardRemoving the Memory Modules Replacing the Memory Modules Memory ModulesRemoving the Memory Modules Dell Latitude 131L Dell Vostro 1000 Service ManualReplacing the Memory Modules Back to Contents PageRemoving the Modem Replacing the Modem ModemRemoving the Modem Dell Latitude 131L Dell Vostro 1000 Service ManualReplacing the Modem Back to Contents PageReplacing an Optical Drive Optical DriveRemoving an Optical Drive Removing an Optical Drive Replacing an Optical DriveRemoving the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest Palm RestRemoving the Palm Rest Dell Latitude 131L Dell Vostro 1000 Service ManualReplacing the Palm Rest Back to Contents PageVideo Connector Pin Assignments for I/O ConnectorsUSB Connector USB Connector Video ConnectorRemoving the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module Processor ModuleRemoving the Processor Module Dell Latitude 131L Dell Vostro 1000 Service ManualReplacing the Processor Module Back to Contents PageRemoving the Speakers Replacing the Speakers SpeakersRemoving the Speakers Dell Latitude 131L Dell Vostro 1000 Service ManualReplacing the Speakers Back to Contents PageRemoving the System Board Replacing the System Board System BoardRemoving the System Board 13. Remove the processor see Removing the Processor ModuleReplacing the System Board 5. Replace the processor see Replacing the Processor Module17. Replace the main battery see Before Working Inside Your Computer Back to Contents Page13. Replace the modem see Replacing the Modem Dell Latitude 131L Dell Vostro 1000 Service Manual Back to Contents PageBack to Contents Page