Page 2 - Battery; Replacing the Battery
Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Battery Replacing the Battery Removing the Battery 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Turn the computer over. 3. Slide the battery release latches to the unlock position. 4. Rotate ...
Page 3 - Before You Begin; Recommended Tools; Before Working Inside Your Computer
Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This manual provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure a...
Page 5 - Flashing the BIOS
Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Go to support.dell.com/support/downloads . 3. 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 comp...
Page 6 - Removing the Bluetooth Card
Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Bluetooth Card Replacing the Bluetooth Card If you ordered a card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer, it is already installed. Removing the B...
Page 8 - Camera Module; Removing the Camera Module
Back to Contents Page Camera Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Camera Module Replacing the Camera Module Removing the Camera Module 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ). 3. Remove the keyboard (s...
Page 10 - Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ). 3. Follow...
Page 11 - Processor Heat Sink; Removing the Processor Heat Sink
Back to Contents Page Processor Heat Sink Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat Sink Removing the Processor Heat Sink 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ). 3...
Page 13 - AC Adapter Connector; Removing the AC Adapter Connector
Back to Contents Page AC Adapter Connector Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the AC Adapter Connector Replacing the AC Adapter Connector Removing the AC Adapter Connector 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery )....
Page 14 - Replacing the AC Adapter Connector
Replacing the AC Adapter Connector 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Place the AC adapter connector in the computer base. 3. Route the AC adapter connector cable through the routing guide. 4. Replace the I/O board (see Replacing the I/O Board ). 5. Replace the left suppor...
Page 15 - Display; Display Assembly; Removing the Display Assembly
Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Cable Display Panel Bracket Display Assembly Removing the Display Assembly 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see ...
Page 16 - Replacing the Display Assembly
9. Note the routing of the Mini-Card antenna cables and remove them from the routing guides on the computer. 10. Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini-Card. 11. Disconnect the display cable from the connector on the system board. 12. Remove the display cable grounding screw. 13. Remo...
Page 17 - Display Bezel; Removing the Display Bezel
1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Place the display assembly in position and replace the screw that secures the display assembly to the computer base. 3. Replace the display cable grounding screw. 4. Route the Mini-Card antenna cables through the routing guides on the compute...
Page 18 - Replacing the Display Bezel; Display Panel; Removing the Display Panel
6. Remove the display bezel. Replacing the Display Bezel 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Align the display bezel over the display panel, and gently snap into place. 3. Replace the two screws that secure the display bezel to the display cover. 4. Replace the two rubber p...
Page 19 - Replacing the Display Panel; Display Cable; Removing the Display Cable
Replacing the Display Panel 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Align the display panel with the display cover 3. Connect the camera cable to the connector on the camera module. 4. Replace the four screws that secure the display panel to the display cover. 5. Replace the di...
Page 20 - Replacing the Display Cable; Display Panel Bracket; Removing the Display Panel Bracket
7. Gently peel off the display cable from the display panel. Replacing the Display Cable 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Adhere the display cable along the edge of the display panel and connect the display cable to the connector on the display panel. 3. Replace the tape t...
Page 21 - Replacing the Display Panel Bracket
Replacing the Display Panel Bracket 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Place the display panel brackets in position. 3. Replace the four screws (two on each side) that secure the display panel brackets to the display panel. 4. Replace the display panel (see Replacing the Dis...
Page 22 - Hard-Drive Assembly; Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly
Back to Contents Page Hard-Drive Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ...
Page 23 - Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly
7. Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to the hard-drive bracket. 8. Lift the hard-drive bracket away from the hard drive. Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the new drive from its packaging. Save the original packagin...
Page 24 - Hinge Cover; Removing the Hinge Cover
Back to Contents Page Hinge Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Hinge Cover Replacing the Hinge Cover Removing the Hinge Cover 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ). 3. Remove the two screws that sec...
Page 25 - Replacing the Hinge Cover
6. Lift the hinge cover off the computer. Replacing the Hinge Cover 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Align the tabs on the hinge cover with the slots on the computer base and snap the cover in place. 3. Turn over the computer and replace the two screws that secure the hinge ...
Page 26 - Removing the I/O Board
Back to Contents Page I/O Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the I/O Board Replacing the I/O Board Removing the I/O Board 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ). 3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the ...
Page 27 - Replacing the I/O Board
13. Remove the screw that secures the I/O board to the computer base. 14. Lift the I/O board and ease the connectors on the I/O board out of the computer base. Replacing the I/O Board 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Align the connectors on the I/O board with the slots on ...
Page 28 - Keyboard; Removing the Keyboard
Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard Removing the Keyboard 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ). 3. Remove the three screws that secure the ke...
Page 29 - Replacing the Keyboard
8. Release the keyboard cable connector latches and disconnect the keyboard cable from the system board connector. 9. Lift the keyboard off the palm rest assembly. Replacing the Keyboard 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Slide the keyboard cable into the connector on the sy...
Page 30 - Status Light Board; Removing the Status Light Board
Back to Contents Page Status Light Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Status Light Board Replacing the Status Light Board Removing the Status Light Board 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ). 3. Re...
Page 32 - Memory Module; Removing the Memory Module
Back to Contents Page Memory Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Memory Module Replacing the Memory Module You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. See "Basic Specifications" in your Setup Guide or the Comprehe...
Page 33 - Replacing the Memory Module
8. Remove the memory module from the memory module connector. Replacing the Memory Module 1. Align the notch in the memory module with the tab in the memory module connector. 2. Slide the memory module firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and press the memory module down until it click...
Page 38 - Palm Rest Assembly; Removing the Palm Rest Assembly
Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Assembly Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly Removing the Palm Rest Assembly 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ). 3. Re...
Page 39 - Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly
10. Using a plastic scribe carefully pry out the palm rest assembly along the rear edge and then ease the palm rest assembly from the computer base. 11. Lift the palm rest assembly off the computer base. Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. A...
Page 41 - Power Button Board; Removing the Power Button Board
Back to Contents Page Power Button Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Power Button Board Replacing the Power Button Board Removing the Power Button Board 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ). 3. Re...
Page 43 - SIM Card Board; Removing the SIM Card Board
Back to Contents Page SIM Card Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the SIM Card Board Replacing the SIM Card Board Removing the SIM Card Board 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ). 3. Follow the instruc...
Page 44 - Speakers; Removing the Speakers
Back to Contents Page Speakers Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Speakers Replacing the Speakers Removing the Speakers 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ). 3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyb...
Page 46 - Removing the Left Support Bracket
Back to Contents Page Support Bracket(s) Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Left Support Bracket Replacing the Left Support Bracket Removing the Right Support Bracket Replacing the Right Support Bracket Removing the Left Support Bracket 1. Follow the procedures...
Page 49 - System Board; Removing the System Board
Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS The system board's BIOS chip contains the Service Tag, which is also visible on a barcode label on the bottom of the co...
Page 50 - Replacing the System Board
15. Remove the speakers (see Removing the Speakers ). 16. Remove the screw that secures the system board to the computer base. 17. Carefully ease the connectors on the system board out of the slots in the computer, and lift the system board out of the computer base. 18. Turn the system board...
Page 51 - Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS
7. Connect the AC adapter connector cable, SIM card board cable, and I/O board cable to their connectors on the system board. 8. Replace the right support bracket (see Replacing the Right Support Bracket ). 9. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly ). 10. Replace th...
Page 53 - Touch Pad Module; Removing the Touch Pad Module
Back to Contents Page Touch Pad Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Touch Pad Module Replacing the Touch Pad Module Removing the Touch Pad Module 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ). 3. Remove the...
Page 55 - Video Accelerator Card; Removing the Video Accelerator Card
Back to Contents Page Video Accelerator Card Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Service Manual Removing the Video Accelerator Card Replacing the Video Accelerator Card Removing the Video Accelerator Card 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Ba...