Page 2 - Battery Latch Assembly; Removing the Battery Latch Assembly
Back to Contents Page Battery Latch Assembly Dell™ Latitude™ 131L/ Dell Vostro™ 1000 Service Manual Removing the Battery Latch Assembly Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly Removing the Battery Latch Assembly 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the hard drive (...
Page 3 - Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly
11. Remove the plastic battery-latch assembly by twisting the assembly slightly and lifting it out of the channel and away from the computer base. Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly 1. Insert the latch assembly into the channel on the computer base, and press it into place. 2. Using a smal...
Page 4 - Before You Begin; Recommended Tools; Before Working Inside Your Computer
Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Latitude™ 131L/ Dell Vostro™ 1000 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This section provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise note...
Page 6 - Flashing the BIOS
Back to Contents Page 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. 2. Insert the BIOS update program CD, and turn on the computer. Follow the instructions that appear on the...
Page 7 - Bluetooth; Removing a Bluetooth Card; Replacing a Bluetooth Card
Back to Contents Page Bluetooth ® Card Dell™ Latitude™ 131L/ Dell Vostro™ 1000 Service Manual Removing a Bluetooth Card Replacing a Bluetooth Card Removing a Bluetooth Card 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Locate the Bluetooth card cover. 3. Press down on the c...
Page 8 - Removing the ExpressCard/Hard-Drive Bay Assembly
Back to Contents Page ExpressCard/Hard-Drive Bay Assembly Dell™ Latitude™ 131L/ Dell Vostro™ 1000 Service Manual Removing the ExpressCard/Hard-Drive Bay Assembly Replacing the ExpressCard/Hard-Drive Bay Assembly Removing the ExpressCard/Hard-Drive Bay Assembly 1. Follow the instruction...
Page 10 - Removing a Mini-Card
Back to Contents Page Mini-Card Dell™ Latitude™ 131L/ Dell Vostro™ 1000 Service Manual Removing a Mini-Card Replacing a Mini-Card If you ordered a Mini-Card with your computer, the card is already installed. Removing a Mini-Card 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Remov...
Page 11 - Replacing a Mini-Card
Replacing a Mini-Card 1. Insert the Mini-Card connector into the system board connector at a 45-degree angle. 2. Press the other end of the Mini-Card into the securing tabs until the card clicks into place. 3. Connect the black antenna cable to the connector labeled with a black triangle, an...
Page 12 - Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Latitude™ 131L/ Dell Vostro™ 1000 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Hi...
Page 13 - Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly; Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Back to Contents Page Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Dell™ Latitude™ 131L/ Dell Vostro™ 1000 Service Manual Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Replacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly 1. Follow the instructions in...
Page 15 - Display Assembly; Removing the Display Assembly
Back to Contents Page Display Assembly Dell™ Latitude™ 131L/ Dell Vostro™ 1000 Service Manual Removing the Display Assembly Replacing the Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Latch Removing the Display Assembly 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . ...
Page 16 - Replacing the Display Assembly; Display Bezel
12. Lift the display up and away from the computer. Replacing the Display Assembly 1. Place the display onto the computer base. 2. Replace the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws in the display hinge. 3. Securely route the display cable under the tabs in the cable channel. 4. Connect the display cabl...
Page 17 - Removing the Display Bezel; Replacing the Display Bezel
Removing the Display Bezel 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly ). 3. Remove the six rubber display bumpers. 4. Remove the six M2.5 x 4.2-mm screws around the display bezel. 5. Starting above the DELL™ logo on ...
Page 18 - Display Panel; Removing the Display Panel
3. Replace the six rubber display bumpers around the display bezel. Display Panel Removing the Display Panel 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly ). 3. Remove the display bezel (see Removing the Display Bezel )...
Page 19 - Replacing the Display Panel; Display Latch; Removing the Display Latch; Replacing the Display Latch
Replacing the Display Panel 1. Reconnect the top display-cable connector to the top flex-cable connector. 2. Reconnect the bottom flex-cable connector to the inverter connector. 3. Replace the display panel inside the display back cover. 4. Replace the eight M2 x 3-mm screws (four on each ...
Page 21 - Fan; Removing a Fan
Back to Contents Page Fan Dell™ Latitude™ 131L/ Dell Vostro™ 1000 Service Manual Removing a Fan Replacing a Fan Removing a Fan 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Hinge Cover ). 3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboa...
Page 23 - Test Document Information
Dell HTML Functional Test Report Version 14 Last Revised Date: August 2006 Overview Scope Testing includes: l Verifying that the HTML files display and function correctly under Internet Explorer. l Verifying the HTML requirements documented in the Test Case. Testing does not include: l Proofing the ...
Page 25 - Hard Drive; Removing the Hard Drive; Replacing the Hard Drive
Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Latitude™ 131L/ Dell Vostro™ 1000 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive Removing the Hard Drive 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Turn the computer upside-down and remove the two M3 x 3-mm screws. ...
Page 27 - Hinge Cover; Removing the Hinge Cover; Replacing the Hinge Cover
Back to Contents Page Hinge Cover Dell™ Latitude™ 131L/ Dell Vostro™ 1000 Service Manual Removing the Hinge Cover Replacing the Hinge Cover Removing the Hinge Cover 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Open the display all the way (180 degrees) so that it lies flat aga...
Page 28 - Keyboard; Removing the Keyboard
Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Latitude™ 131L/ Dell Vostro™ 1000 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard Removing the Keyboard 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Open the display. 3. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Hinge Cover ). ...
Page 32 - Modem; Removing the Modem
Back to Contents Page Modem Dell™ Latitude™ 131L/ Dell Vostro™ 1000 Service Manual Removing the Modem Replacing the Modem Removing the Modem 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Turn the computer upside-down, loosen the two captive screws on the memory module/modem cov...
Page 33 - Replacing the Modem
5. Disconnect the modem cable from the modem. Replacing the Modem 1. Connect the modem cable to the modem. 2. Align the connector on the bottom of the modem with the modem connector on the system board, and press down on the right side of the modem. 3. Replace the M2 x 3-mm screw. Back to ...
Page 34 - Optical Drive; Removing an Optical Drive; Replacing an Optical Drive
Back to Contents Page Optical Drive Dell™ Latitude™ 131L/ Dell Vostro™ 1000 Service Manual Removing an Optical Drive Replacing an Optical Drive Your computer ships with a fixed optical drive installed. Removing an Optical Drive 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. On t...
Page 35 - Palm Rest; Removing the Palm Rest
Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Latitude™ 131L/ Dell Vostro™ 1000 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest Removing the Palm Rest 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the optical drive (see Removing an Optical Drive ). 3. Remove the ...
Page 36 - Replacing the Palm Rest
9. Lift the palm rest and remove it from the computer. Replacing the Palm Rest 1. Align the palm rest with the computer base and gently snap it into place. 2. Reconnect the touch-pad connector and the standby switch connector to the system board. 3. Tighten the captive screw on the palm re...
Page 37 - Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors; USB Connector
Back to Contents Page Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors Dell™ Latitude™ 131L/ Dell Vostro™ 1000 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...
Page 38 - Processor Module; Removing the Processor Module
Back to Contents Page Processor Module Dell™ Latitude™ 131L/ Dell Vostro™ 1000 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module Removing the Processor Module 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Hinge ...
Page 39 - Replacing the Processor Module
Replacing the Processor Module 1. Align the pin-1 corner of the processor module with the pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket, and insert the processor module. You must position the processor module correctly in the ZIF socket to avoid permanent damage to the module and the socket. When the processor...
Page 40 - Speakers; Removing the Speakers
Back to Contents Page Speakers Dell™ Latitude™ 131L/ Dell Vostro™ 1000 Service Manual Removing the Speakers Replacing the Speakers Removing the Speakers 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Hinge Cover ). 3. Remove the keyboar...
Page 41 - Replacing the Speakers
Replacing the Speakers 1. Route the speaker cable back through the routing clips and connect the speaker cable connector to the system board. 2. Align the speakers on the screw holes for securing the speakers to the computer base. 3. Replace the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws to secure the speakers ...
Page 42 - System Board; Removing the System Board
Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Latitude™ 131L/ Dell Vostro™ 1000 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board The system board BIOS chip contains the Service Tag, which is also visible on a barcode label on the bottom of the computer. The replacement kit fo...
Page 43 - Replacing the System Board
16. Remove the remaining two M2.5 x 5-mm screws from the system board. 17. Pull out slightly on the back right side of the computer to release the connectors on the system board from the base. 18. Lift the front of the system board and slowly ease the connectors out of the computer base and re...