Dell Inspiron 1121 User manual

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Dell™Inspiron™1121ServiceManual
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
©2010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.; Windows and the Windows start button logo are either trademarks or registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries; Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is used by Dell under
license.
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.
December 2010 Rev. A00
Regulatory model: P07T series
Regulatory type: P07T001
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Before You Begin
Battery
Memory Module(s)
Keyboard
Hard Drive
Palm Rest
Power Button Board
Wireless Mini-Card(s)
Audio Board
Coin-Cell Battery
Display
Camera
Middle Cover
AC Adapter Connector
System Board
Processor Heat Sink
Speakers
Flashing the BIOS
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.

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AC Adapter Connector
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Removing the AC Adapter Connector
Replacing the AC Adapter Connector
Removing the AC Adapter Connector
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).
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3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).
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4. Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 6 in Removing the Hard Drive.
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5. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest).
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6. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly).
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7. Remove the middle cover (see Removing the Middle Cover).
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8. Remove the audio board (see Removing the Audio Board).
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9. Lift and remove the bracket off the computer base as shown in the illustration.
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10. Disconnect the AC adapter connector cable from the connector on the system board.
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11. Make note of the cable routing and carefully dislodge the AC adapter connector cable from the routing guides.
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12. Lift the AC adapter connector off the computer base.
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.
CAUTION: 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 your computer).
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the
computer.
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bracket

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Replacing the AC Adapter Connector
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Route the AC adapter connector cable and place the AC adapter connector on the computer base.
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3. Connect the AC adapter connector cable to the connector on the system board.
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4. Replace the bracket that secures the AC adapter connector on the computer base.
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5. Replace the audio board (see Replacing the Audio Board).
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6. Replace the middle cover (see Replacing the Middle Cover).
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7. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly).
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8. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest).
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9. Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 7 in Replacing the Hard Drive.
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10. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard).
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11. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).
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AC adapter connector cable
2
AC adapter connector
CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may
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Audio Board
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Removing the Audio Board
Replacing the Audio Board
Removing the Audio Board
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).
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3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).
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4. Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 6 in Removing the Hard Drive.
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5. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest).
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6. Disconnect the Mini-Card antenna cables from the Mini-Card(s).
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7. Disconnect the audio cable and the speaker cable from their connectors on the audio board.
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8. Remove the three screws that secure the audio board to the computer base.
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9. Lift the audio board out of the computer base.
Replacing the Audio Board
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Align the connectors on the audio board with the slots on the computer base.
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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.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface.
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the
computer.
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audio cable connector
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screws (3)
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audio board
4
speaker cable connector
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3. Replace the three screws that secure the audio board to the computer base.
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4. Connect the audio cable and the speaker cable to their respective connectors on the audio board.
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5. Connect the Mini-Card antenna cables to the Mini-Card(s).
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6. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest).
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7. Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 7 in Replacing the Hard Drive.
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8. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard).
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9. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).
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CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may
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Battery
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Removing the Battery
Replacing the Battery
Removing the Battery
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Turn off the computer (see Turning Off Your Computer) and turn it over.
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3. Slide the battery release latches to the unlock position.
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4. Slide the battery out of the battery bay.
Replacing the Battery
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Slide the battery into the battery bay, until it clicks into place.
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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.
CAUTION: 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 your computer).
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.
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battery release latches (2)
2
battery
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Before You Begin
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Recommended Tools
Turning Off Your Computer
Before Working Inside Your Computer
This manual provides instructions for removing and installing components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the
following conditions exist:
lYou have performed the steps in Turning Off Your Computer and Before Working Inside Your Computer.
lYou have read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
lA component can be replaced or—if purchased separately—installed by performing the removal procedure in the reverse order.
Recommended Tools
The procedures in this document may require the following tools:
lPhillips screwdriver
lSmall flat-blade screwdriver
lPlastic scribe
lBIOS executable update program available at support.dell.com
Turning Off Your Computer
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1. Save and close all open files and exit all open programs.
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2. Shut down the operating system:
Click Start and then click Shut Down.
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3. Ensure that the computer is turned off. If your computer did not automatically turn off when you shut down the operating system, press and hold the
power button until the computer turns off.
Before Working Inside Your Computer
Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to ensure your own personal safety.
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1. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched.
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2. Turn off your computer (see Turning Off Your Computer) and all attached devices.
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3. Disconnect all telephone or network cables from the computer.
CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer.
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.
CAUTION: Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components or contacts on a card. Hold a card by its edges or by its metal
mounting bracket. Hold a component by its edges, not by its pins.
CAUTION: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, not on the cable itself. Some cables have connectors with locking
tabs; if you are disconnecting this type of cable, press in on the locking tabs before you disconnect the cable. As you pull connectors apart, keep
them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented
and aligned.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer.
CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device.

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4. Press and eject any installed cards from the 7-in-1 Media Card Reader.
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5. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
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6. Disconnect all attached devices from your computer.
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7. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).
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8. Turn the computer top-side up, open the computer, and press the power button to ground the system board.
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CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the
computer.

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Flashing the BIOS
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The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board. To flash the BIOS:
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1. Turn on the computer.
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2. Go to support.dell.com/support/downloads.
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3. Click Select Model.
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4. Locate the BIOS update file for your computer:
If you have your computer's Service Tag:
a. Click Enter a Service Tag.
b. Enter your computer's Service Tag in the Enter a service tag: field, click Go, and proceed to step 5.
If you do not have your computer's Service Tag:
a. Select the type of product in the Select Your Product Family list.
b. Select the product brand in the Select Your Product Line list.
c. Select the product model number in the Select Your Product Model list.
d. Click Confirm.
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5. A list of results appear on the screen. Click BIOS.
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6. Click Download Now to download the latest BIOS file.
The File Download window appears.
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7. Click Save to save the file on your desktop. The file downloads to your desktop.
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8. Click Close if the Download Complete window appears.
The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file.
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9. Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen.
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NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located on a label at the bottom of your computer.
NOTE: If you have selected a different model and want to start over again, click Start Over on the top right of the menu.

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Internal Module With Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
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Removing the Bluetooth Module
Replacing the Bluetooth Module
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If you ordered a card with Bluetooth®wireless technology with your computer, it is already installed.
Removing the Bluetooth Module
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).
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3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).
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4. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest).
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5. Remove the screw that secures the Bluetooth module to the connector on the system board.
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6. Lift the Bluetooth module away from the system board.
Replacing the Bluetooth Module
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Align the connector on the Bluetooth module with the connector on the system board and press the Bluetooth module until it is fully seated.
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3. Replace the screw that secures the Bluetooth module to the system board.
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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.
CAUTION: 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 your computer).
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the
computer.
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Bluetooth module
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screw

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4. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest).
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5. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard).
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6. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).
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CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may
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Camera
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Removing the Camera
Replacing the Camera
Removing the Camera
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).
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3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).
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4. Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 6 in Removing the Hard Drive.
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5. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest).
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6. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly).
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7. Remove the display bezel (see Removing the Display Bezel).
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8. Disconnect the camera cable from the connector on the camera module.
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9. Lift the camera module off the display back cover.
Replacing the Camera
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Place the camera module on the display back cover using the alignment posts.
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3. Press down on the camera module to secure it to the display back cover.
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.
CAUTION: 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 your computer).
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the
computer.
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display back cover
2
camera module
3
camera cable connector
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4. Connect the camera cable to the connector on the camera module.
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5. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Display Bezel).
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6. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly).
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7. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest).
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8. Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 7 in Replacing the Hard Drive.
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9. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard).
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10. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).
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CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may
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Coin-Cell Battery
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Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).
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3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).
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4. Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 6 in Removing the Hard Drive.
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5. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest).
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6. Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable from the connector on the system board.
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7. The coin-cell battery is glued to the system board. Using a plastic scribe, gently pry the coin-cell battery off the system board.
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. With the adhesive side of the coin-cell battery facing down, press the coin-cell battery on to the system board.
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3. Connect the coin-cell battery cable to the connector on the system board.
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4. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest).
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5. Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 7 in Replacing the Hard Drive.
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6. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard).
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7. Replace the battery (see Replacing the 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.
CAUTION: 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 your computer).
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the
computer.
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coin-cell battery
2
system board connector

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CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may
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Processor Module
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Removing the Processor Module
Replacing the Processor Module
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Removing the Processor Module
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).
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3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).
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4. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest).
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5. Remove the processor heat sink (see Removing the Processor Heat Sink).
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6. To loosen the ZIF socket, use a small, flat-blade screwdriver and rotate the ZIF-socket cam screw counterclockwise until it comes to the cam stop.
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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.
CAUTION: 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 your computer).
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the
computer.
CAUTION: To prevent intermittent contact between the ZIF-socket cam screw and the processor when removing or replacing the processor, press
to apply slight pressure to the center of the processor while turning the cam screw.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor, hold the screwdriver so that it is perpendicular to the processor when turning the cam screw.
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ZIF socket
2
pin-1 corner
3
ZIF-socket cam screw
CAUTION: To ensure maximum cooling for the processor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the processor thermal-cooling assembly. The
oils in your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal pads.
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7. Lift the processor module from the ZIF socket.
Replacing the Processor Module
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Align the pin-1 corner of the processor module with the pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket, then insert the processor module.
When the processor module is properly 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 properly.
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3. Tighten the ZIF socket by turning the cam screw clockwise to secure the processor module to the system board.
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4. Replace the processor heat sink (see Replacing the Processor Heat Sink).
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5. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest).
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6. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard).
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7. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).
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NOTE: If a new processor is installed, you will receive a new thermal-cooling assembly, which will include an affixed thermal pad, or you will receive a
new thermal pad along with documentation to illustrate proper installation.
NOTE: The pin-1 corner of the processor module has a triangle that aligns with the triangle on the pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor module, hold the screwdriver perpendicular to the processor module when turning the cam screw.
CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may
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Processor Heat Sink
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Removing the Processor Heat Sink
Replacing the Processor Heat Sink
Removing the Processor Heat Sink
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the system board (see Removing the System Board).
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3. Disconnect the fan cable from the system board connector.
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4. Loosen the four captive screws that secure the processor heat sink to the system board in sequential order (indicated next to the captive screws).
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5. Remove the processor heat sink from the system board.
Replacing the Processor Heat Sink

1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Align the four captive screws on the processor heat sink with the screw holes on the system board and tighten the screws in sequential order (indicated
next to the captive screws).
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3. Connect the fan cable to the system board connector.
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4. Replace the system board (see Replacing the System 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.
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 processor
heat sink.
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 avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on your computer).
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the
computer.
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fan cable
2
captive screws (4)
3
processor heat sink
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NOTE: The original thermal pad can be reused if the original processor and processor heat sink are reinstalled together. If either the processor or
processor heat sink is replaced, use the thermal pad provided in the kit to ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved.
NOTE: This procedure assumes that you have already removed the processor heat sink and are ready to replace it.
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.

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Dell™Inspiron™1121ServiceManual
Display Assembly
Display Bezel
Display Panel
Display-Panel Brackets
Display Assembly
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Removing the Display Assembly
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).
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3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).
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4. Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 6 in Removing the Hard Drive.
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5. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest).
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6. Disconnect the Mini-Card antenna cables from the Mini-Card(s).
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7. Make note of the cable routing and carefully dislodge the Mini-Card antenna cables from the routing guides.
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8. Disconnect the display cable from the system board connector.
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9. Remove the two screws (one on each side) that secure the display assembly to the computer base.
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10. Lift and remove the display assembly off the computer base.
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.
CAUTION: 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 your computer).
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the
computer.
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display cable connector
2
Mini-Card antenna cables