Page 2 - Computer Base and Components; Wireless Sniffer Board; Removing the Wireless Sniffer Board
Back to Contents Page Computer Base and Components Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Wireless Sniffer Board Audio Connector Board Consumer Infrared (CIR) Board Modem Connector ExpressCard Cage Computer Base Wireless Sniffer Board Removing the Wireless...
Page 3 - Audio Connector Board; Removing the Audio Connector Board
1. Connect the sniffer cable to the wireless sniffer board. 2. Align the screw hole in the wireless sniffer board with the screw hole in the base of the computer, and then lower the board into place. 3. Replace the M2 x 3-mm screw and secure the wireless sniffer board to the base of the comput...
Page 5 - Replacing the CIR Board; Modem Connector; Removing the Modem Connector
8. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest ). 9. Remove the M2.5 x 5-mm screw that secures the CIR board to the base of the computer. 10. Lift the CIR board out of the computer. 11. Disconnect the CIR cable from the CIR board. Replacing the CIR Board 1. Connect the CIR cable to ...
Page 6 - Replacing the Modem Connector; ExpressCard Cage
4. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Hinge Cover ). 5. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard ). 6. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly ). 7. Remove the internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology, if installed (see Removing the Bluetooth Card )...
Page 8 - Computer Base; Removing the Computer Base
9. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive ). Computer Base Removing the Computer Base 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the system board (see Removing the System Board Assembly ). 3. Remove the wireless sniffer board (see Removing the Wireless...
Page 10 - Before You Begin; Recommended Tools
Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Recommended Tools Before Working Inside Your Computer This document provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assume...
Page 12 - Flashing the BIOS; Flashing the BIOS From a CD
Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive If a BIOS-update program CD is provided with a new system board, flash the BIOS from the CD. If you do not have a BIOS-update p...
Page 14 - Removing the Bluetooth Card
Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 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...
Page 15 - Using the Memory Card Reader; Memory Card Blanks
Back to Contents Page Using the Memory Card Reader Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Memory Card Blanks Removing a Memory Card or Blank Installing a Memory Card The memory card reader provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and ...
Page 17 - Removing the Coin-Cell Battery; Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 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. Turn the computer over. 3. Loosen the c...
Page 19 - Processor Module; Removing the Processor Module
Back to Contents Page Processor Module Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 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 optical drive (see Removing the ...
Page 20 - 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, 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 hi...
Page 22 - Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly; Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Back to Contents Page Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Replacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly 1. Follow the instruction...
Page 24 - Display; Display Assembly; Removing the Display Assembly
Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Latch Camera and Microphone Assembly Display Assembly Removing the Display Assembly 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . ...
Page 25 - Replacing the Display Assembly
Replacing the Display Assembly 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Align the display hinges with the holes in the base of the computer, then lower the display into place. 3. Slide the antenna cables through the hole in the palm rest and the base of the computer. 4. Route ...
Page 26 - Display Bezel; Removing the Display Bezel
13. Connect the Mini-Card antenna cables (see Wireless Mini Cards ). 14. Replace the Mini Card compartment cover and tighten the screws. Display Bezel Removing the Display Bezel 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Hinge Cover ). ...
Page 27 - Display Panel; Removing the Display Panel
2. Starting at any corner, use your fingers to gently snap the bezel into place to secure it to the display panel. 3. Replace the six M2.5 x 4.2-mm shoulder screws around the display bezel. 4. Replace the four rubber display bumpers and two mylar screw covers around the display bezel. 5. Repla...
Page 28 - Replacing the Display Panel; Display Latch; Removing the Display Latch
Replacing the Display Panel 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Connect the top flex-cable connector to the display connector. 3. Connect the bottom flex-cable connector to the inverter connector. 4. Align the screw holes on the display panel with the corresponding screw ...
Page 29 - Replacing the Display Latch; Camera and Microphone Assembly; Removing the Camera and Microphone Assembly
6. Using your fingers, carefully pull or flex the left side of display latch toward the bottom of the display cover (toward the hinges), and then lift to separate the latch from the cover. 7. Remove the display latch spring and set it aside. Replacing the Display Latch 1. Follow the instru...
Page 30 - Replacing the Camera and Microphone Assembly
4. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly ). 5. Remove the display bezel (see Removing the Display Bezel ). 6. Remove the display panel (see Removing the Display Panel ). 7. Remove the two M2 x 3-mm screws that secure the camera and microphone assembly to the display ...
Page 31 - Fan; Removing the Fan
Back to Contents Page Fan Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Removing the Fan Replacing the Fan Removing the Fan 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Optical Drive ). 3. Remove the hard drive (see Rem...
Page 33 - Graphics Card Assembly; Removing the Graphics Card Assembly
Back to Contents Page Graphics Card Assembly Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Removing the Graphics Card Assembly Replacing the Graphics Card Assembly Removing the Graphics Card Assembly 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the optical ...
Page 35 - Hard Drive; Removing the Hard Drive
Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive Removing the Hard Drive 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Turn the computer over. 3. Remove the four M3 x 3-mm screws that ...
Page 36 - Replacing the Hard Drive
Replacing the Hard Drive 1. Slide the hard drive bezel onto the hard drive, then tighten the two M3 x 3-mm screws to secure the bezel to the drive. 2. Slide the hard drive into the hard drive bay until the drive is fully seated. 3. Replace the four M3 x 3-mm screws to secure the hard drive...
Page 37 - Hinge Cover; Removing the Hinge Cover; Replacing the Hinge Cover
Back to Contents Page Hinge Cover Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Removing the Hinge Cover Replacing the Hinge Cover Removing the Hinge Cover 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Open the display all the way so that it rests flat on your work s...
Page 38 - Keyboard; Removing the Keyboard
Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard For more information about the keyboard, see "Using the Keyboard and Touchpad" in your Owner's Manual . Removing the Keyboard 1. Follow the pro...
Page 40 - Battery Latch Assembly; Removing the Battery Latch Assembly; Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly
Back to Contents Page Battery Latch Assembly Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 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 computer...
Page 42 - Memory; Removing a Memory Module; DIMM A Memory Module
Back to Contents Page Memory Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Removing a Memory Module Replacing a Memory Module Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM sockets, one accessed from beneath the keyboard (DIMM A), and the other accessed from the bottom of the comp...
Page 43 - DIMM B Memory Module; Replacing a Memory Module
DIMM B Memory Module The DIMM B memory module is located under the memory module cover on the bottom of the computer. 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Turn the computer over. 3. Loosen the captive screw on the memory module cover, then remove the cover and set it aside. 4. U...
Page 46 - Wireless Mini Cards; Removing a Mini Card; WLAN Card
Back to Contents Page Wireless Mini Cards Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Removing a Mini Card Replacing a Mini Card If you ordered a wireless Mini Card with your computer, the card is already installed. Your computer supports three types of wireless Mini Cards: ...
Page 47 - Mobile Broadband or WWAN Card
5. Release the WLAN card by pushing the metal securing tabs toward the back of the computer until the card pops up slightly. 6. Lift the WLAN card out of its system board connector. Mobile Broadband or WWAN Card 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Turn the computer over. 3....
Page 49 - WPAN Card
WPAN Card 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Turn the computer over. 3. Loosen the two captive screws on the Mini Card compartment cover, then remove the cover and set it aside. 4. Disconnect the blue antenna cable from the WPAN card. 5. Release the WPAN card by pushing th...
Page 50 - Replacing a Mini Card
Replacing a Mini Card WLAN Card 1. Insert the WLAN card connector at a 45-degree angle into the system board connector labeled "WLAN". 2. Press the other end of the WLAN card down into the securing tabs until the card clicks into place. 3. Connect the appropriate antenna cables to ...
Page 52 - Modem; Removing the Modem
Back to Contents Page Modem Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Removing the Modem Replacing the Modem Removing the Modem 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Optical Drive ). 3. Remove the hard drive ...
Page 54 - Optical Drive; Removing the Optical Drive; Replacing the Optical Drive
Back to Contents Page Optical Drive Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive Removing the Optical Drive 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Turn the computer over. 3. Remove the device security s...
Page 55 - Palm Rest; Removing the Palm Rest
Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 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 the Optical Drive ). 3. Remove...
Page 56 - Replacing the Palm Rest
11. Moving from left to right, carefully lift the palm rest along the rear edge, near the hinge brackets, then gently lift the palm rest to remove it from the computer. Replacing the Palm Rest 1. Align the palm rest with the base of the computer and gently snap it into place. 2. Connect th...
Page 57 - ExpressCards; ExpressCard Blanks
Back to Contents Page ExpressCards Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual ExpressCard Blanks Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Installing an ExpressCard or Blank ExpressCards provide wired and wireless communications, multimedia and security features. For example, you c...
Page 58 - Installing an ExpressCard or Blank
Installing an ExpressCard or Blank You can install an ExpressCard in the computer while the computer is running. The computer automatically detects the card. ExpressCards are generally marked with a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) or a label to indicate which end to insert into the slot....
Page 59 - Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors; USB Connector
Back to Contents Page Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual USB Connector Video Connector S-Video TV-Out Connector 1394 Connector USB Connector Video Connector S-Video TV-Out Connector Pin Signal 1 USB5V+ 2 USBP – 3 USBP...
Page 61 - Speaker Assembly; Removing the Speaker Assembly
Back to Contents Page Speaker Assembly Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Removing the Speaker Assembly Replacing the Speaker Assembly Removing the Speaker Assembly 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the ...
Page 63 - System Board Assembly; Removing the System Board Assembly
Back to Contents Page System Board Assembly Dell™ Vostro™ 1500 and Inspiron™ 1520/1521 Service Manual Removing the System Board Assembly Replacing the System Board Assembly The system board's BIOS chip contains the Service Tag, which is also visible on a barcode label on the bottom of the c...
Page 64 - Replacing the System Board Assembly
23. Lift the left side of the system board, and then carefully lift the system board out of the computer. Replacing the System Board Assembly 1. Insert the right side of the system board into the base of the computer at an angle until the connectors on the system board are aligned with the h...
