Page 2 - Base Plastics
Back to Contents Page Base Plastics Dell™ Inspiron™ 1150 Service Manual 1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ." 2. Remove the hard drive . 3. Remove the CD or DVD drive . 4. Remove the memory module(s) . 5. Remove the modem . 6. Remove the Min...
Page 3 - Before You Begin; Recommended Tools; Before Working Inside Your Computer
Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 1150 Service Manual Computer Orientation Screw Identification This chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following conditions ex...
Page 7 - Flashing the BIOS; Flashing the BIOS From a Floppy Disk or a CD
Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 1150 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a Floppy Disk or a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive If a BIOS update program floppy disk or CD is provided with the new system board, see "Flashing the BIOS From a Floppy Disk or ...
Page 9 - Microprocessor Module; Removing the Microprocessor Module; Installing the Microprocessor Module
Back to Contents Page Microprocessor Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 1150 Service Manual Removing the Microprocessor Module 1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ." 2. Remove the keyboard . 3. Remove the EMI shield . 4. Remove the microprocessor therm...
Page 11 - Display; Display Assembly
Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ 1150 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Latch Assembly Display Assembly 1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ." 2. Remove the hard drive . 3. Remove the CD ...
Page 12 - Display Bezel
11. Lift the display assembly up and out of the computer base. Display Display Bezel 1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ." 2. Remove the keyboard . 3. Remove the display assembly . 4. Use a plastic scribe to pry the two screw covers and ...
Page 13 - Display Panel; Removing the Display Panel; Installing the Display Panel
6. Starting at the bottom of the display panel, use your fingers to separate the bezel from the top cover and lift the inside edge of the bezel away from the top cover. Display Panel Removing the Display Panel 1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ....
Page 14 - Display Latch Assembly; Removing the Display Latch Assembly; Installing the Display Latch Assembly
1. Connect the top flex-cable connector to the display panel connector. 2. Connect the bottom flex-cable connector to the inverter connector. 3. Lay the display panel in the top cover. 4. Route the display-feed flex cable so that it rests in the notch located in the bottom edge of the top co...
Page 16 - EMI Shield
Back to Contents Page EMI Shield Dell™ Inspiron™ 1150 Service Manual EMI Shield EMI Shield 1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ." 2. Remove the keyboard . 3. Remove the one M2.5 x 8-mm screw (labeled "M2.5x8") that secures the EMI shie...
Page 17 - Hard Drive; Removing the Hard Drive; Installing the Hard Drive
Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 1150 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive 1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ." 2. Turn the computer over, and remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm hard drive screws. 3. Slide the hard drive o...
Page 19 - Keyboard; Removing the Keyboard
Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ 1150 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard 1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ." 2. Use a small flat-blade screwdriver or plastic scribe to lift the notched right edge of the hinge cover, and pry the c...
Page 20 - Installing the Keyboard
5. Lift the top of the keyboard out of the computer base, and pull the keyboard out at an angle (towards the display). 6. Grasp the keyboard flex cable near the connector, and pull up on the flex cable to disconnect it from the interface connector on the system board. 7. Remove the keyboard ...
Page 21 - Palm Rest
Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Inspiron™ 1150 Service Manual Palm Rest Palm Rest 1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ." 2. Remove the hard drive . 3. Remove the CD or DVD drive . 4. Remove the keyboard . 5. Remove the EMI shield . 6...
Page 23 - Pinout Assignments for I/O Connectors; USB Connector
Back to Contents Page Pinout Assignments for I/O Connectors Dell™ Inspiron™ 1150 Service Manual USB Connector Video Connector USB Connector Video Connector Back to Contents Page Pin Signal 1 USB5V+ 2 USBP – 3 USBP+ 4 GND Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 CRT_R 9 5V+ 2 CRT...
Page 24 - Speakers; Removing the Speakers
Back to Contents Page Speakers Dell™ Inspiron™ 1150 Service Manual Removing the Speakers The speakers are located on the left and right corners of the front of the base plastics. Take note of the speaker cable routing so that you can replace the cables properly under or between their routi...
Page 25 - Installing the Speakers
Installing the Speakers 1. Slide the speakers down into the base plastics. 2. Route the speaker cables under or between their routing clips. 3. Connect the speaker connector to the system board. Back to Contents Page NOTICE: Ensure that the speaker cables are under or between their r...
Page 26 - System Board; Removing the System Board
Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1150 Service Manual Removing the System Board The system board's BIOS chip contains the Service Tag sequence, which is also visible on a barcode label on the bottom of the computer. The replacement kit for the system board includes a CD th...
Page 28 - Installing the System Board
20. Lift the front of the system board out and away from the base plastics. Installing the System Board 1. Insert the video connector on the replacement system board through the back of the base plastics. 2. Replace the two hex nuts that secure the video connector to the base plastics. 3. ...
Page 29 - System Components
Back to Contents Page System Components Dell™ Inspiron™ 1150 Service Manual Back to Contents Page 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 o...
Page 30 - Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly; Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly; Installing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Back to Contents Page Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 1150 Service Manual Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly 1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ." 2. Remove the keyboard . 3. Remove the EMI shield . 4. ...
Page 33 - Memory; Removing the Memory Modules
Back to Contents Page Memory, CD or DVD Drive, Modem, and Mini PCI Card Dell™ Inspiron™ 1150 Service Manual Memory CD or DVD Drive Modem Mini PCI Card Memory Removing the Memory Modules 1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ." 2. Turn...
Page 34 - Installing the Memory Modules; CD or DVD Drive; Removing the CD or DVD Drive
Installing the Memory Modules 1. Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the connector slot. 2. Slide the module firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and rotate the module down until it clicks into place. If you do not feel the click, remove the module and reinst...
Page 35 - Installing the CD or DVD Drive; Modem; Removing the Modem
4. Press the lever next to the memory module connectors in the direction of the arrow on the lever (towards the drive) to release the drive. 5. Pull the drive out of the bay. Installing the CD or DVD Drive 1. Slide the new drive into the bay until the drive is fully seated. 2. Replac...
Page 36 - Installing the Modem
1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ." 2. Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screw (labeled "C") in the modem/Mini PCI card cover, and lift the cover away from the computer. 3. Remove the two M2 x 3-mm screws securing the modem to the...
Page 37 - Mini PCI Card; Removing the Mini PCI Card
4. Replace the cover and tighten the captive screw. Mini PCI Card Removing the Mini PCI Card 1. Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ." 2. Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screw (labeled "C") in the modem/Mini PCI card cover, and li...
Page 38 - Installing the Mini PCI Card
4. Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing taps on each end of the Mini PCI card connector until the card pops up. 5. Lift the Mini PCI card out of its connector. Installing the Mini PCI Card 1. Align the Mini PCI card with the connector at a 45-degree angle, and press...