Dell Inspiron 1200- Troubleshooting Guide

Dell Inspiron 1200

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 2 – Base Plastics
  • Page 3 – Before You Begin; Recommended Tools; Before Working Inside Your Computer
  • Page 4 – Computer Orientation
  • Page 5 – Screw Identification
  • Page 7 – Flashing the BIOS; Flashing the BIOS From a Floppy Disk or a CD
  • Page 10 – Microprocessor Module; Removing the Microprocessor Module
  • Page 11 – Installing the Microprocessor Module
  • Page 12 – Display; Display Assembly
  • Page 15 – Display Bezel; Display Panel; Removing the Display Panel
  • Page 16 – Installing the Display Panel
  • Page 17 – Hard Drive; Removing the Hard Drive; Installing the Hard Drive
  • Page 19 – Keyboard; Removing the Keyboard
  • Page 20 – Installing the Keyboard
  • Page 21 – Palm Rest
  • Page 23 – Pinout Assignments for I/O Connectors; USB Connector
  • Page 24 – Speakers; Removing the Speakers
  • Page 25 – Installing the Speakers
  • Page 26 – System Board; Removing the System Board
  • Page 28 – Installing the System Board
  • Page 30 – System Components
  • Page 31 – Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly; Removing the Cooling Fan
  • Page 32 – Installing the Cooling Fan
  • Page 33 – Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
  • Page 35 – Installing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
  • Page 37 – Memory; Removing the Memory Module
  • Page 38 – Installing the Memory Modules; Optical Drive; Removing the Optical Drive
  • Page 39 – Installing the Optical Drive; Modem; Removing the Modem
  • Page 41 – Installing the Modem; Mini PCI Card; Removing the Mini PCI Card
  • Page 43 – Installing the Mini PCI Card
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Dell™ Inspiron™ i1200 and i2200 Service Manual

Before You Begin

System Components

Memory, Optical Drive, Modem, and Mini PCI Card

Hard Drive

Keyboard

Display

Palm Rest

Coin-Cell Battery

Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

Microprocessor Module

Speakers

System Board

Flashing the BIOS

Base Plastics

Pinout Assignments for I/O Connectors

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Summary

Page 2 - Base Plastics

Back to Contents Page   Base Plastics Dell™ Inspiron™ i1200 and i2200 Service Manual     1.   Follow the instructions in " Before Working Inside Your Computer ." 2.   Remove the hard drive . 3.   Remove the optical drive . 4.   Remove the memory module . 5.   Remove the keyboard . 6.   Remov...

Page 3 - Before You Begin; Recommended Tools; Before Working Inside Your Computer

Back to Contents Page   Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ i1200 and i2200 Service Manual    Recommended Tools    Turning Off Your Computer    Before Working Inside Your Computer    Computer Orientation    Screw Identification   This chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the componen...

Page 4 - Computer Orientation

    1.   Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched. 2.   Turn off your computer . 3.   If the computer is connected to a docking device, undock it. See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions.   4.   Disconnect any...

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