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Dell™ Inspiron™ 11 Service Manual
Before You Begin Coin-Cell Battery
Battery Wireless Mini-Card(s)
Keyboard Processor Heat Sink
Palm Rest Memory and Processor Board
Speakers I/O Board
Hard Drive AC Adapter Connector
Memory Module Display
Palm Rest Bracket Camera Board
LED Board System Board
Processor Fan Flashing the BIOS
Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Comprehensive Specifications
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
NOTE: A NOTE indicates importan
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Back to Contents Page AC Adapter Connector Dell™ Inspiron™ 11 Service Manual Removing the AC Adapter Connector Replacing the AC Adapter Connector WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage d
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Replacing the AC Adapter Connector 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Place the AC adapter connector on the system board. 3. Connect the AC adapter connector cable to the system board connector. 4. Route the Mini-Card antenna cables through the routing guides. 5. Connect the antenna cables to the WWAN card, if applicable (see Replacing the WWAN Card). 6. Connect the antenna cables to the WLAN card, if applicable (see Replacing the WLAN
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Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 11 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 assumes that the following conditions exist: l You have performed the steps in Turning Off Your Computer and Before Working Inside Your Computer. l You have read the safety information t
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CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device. 3. Disconnect all telephone or network cables from the computer. 4. Press and eject any installed cards from the Memory Card Reader. 5. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets. 6. Disconnect all attached devices from your computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, rem
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Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 11 Service Manual 1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in, the main battery is properly installed, and a network cable is attached. 2. Turn on the computer. 3. Locate the latest BIOS update file for your computer at support.dell.com. 4. Click Drivers & Downloads ® Select Model. 5. Select the type of product in the Select Your Product Family list. 6. Select the product brand in the Sel
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Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Dell™ Inspiron™ 11 Service Manual Removing the Bluetooth Card Replacing the Bluetooth Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your co
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3. Replace the screw that secures the Bluetooth card to the system board. 4. Replace the palm rest bracket (see Replacing the Palm Rest Bracket). 5. Replace the memory module (see Replacing the Memory Module). 6. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 7. Connect the speaker cable to the speaker cable connector on the I/O board (see Replacing the Speakers). 8. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 9. Replace the
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Back to Contents Page Camera Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 11 Service Manual Removing the Camera Board Replacing the Camera Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is
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Replacing the Camera Board 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the camera board on the display cover. 3. Connect the camera cable to the connector on the camera board. 4. Replace the display panel (see Replacing the Display Panel). 5. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Display Bezel). 6. Replace the hinge caps (see Replacing the Hinge Caps). 7. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly).
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Back to Contents Page Comprehensive Specifications Dell™ Inspiron™ 11 Service Manual This document provides information that you may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start ® Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Processor Type Intel ® Celeron ® Intel Pentium ® External bus frequency 800
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USB two 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connectors one 4-pin power USB 2.0-compliant connector HDMI one HDMI connector Display Type 11.6-inch HD+ WLED with TrueLife Dimensions: Height 144 mm (5.7 inches) Width 256.12 mm (10.1 inches) Diagonal 293.83 mm (11.6 inches) Maximum resolution 1366 x 768 at 262 K colors Refresh rate 60 Hz Operating angle 0° (closed) to 135° Luminance 180 min. 200 typ. cd/m² Viewing Angles: Horizontal ±40° min Vertical +15°/–30° min Pixel pitch 0.1875 x 0.18
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Storage –40° to 65°C (–40° to 149°F) Coin-cell battery CR-2032 AC Adapter Input voltage 100–240 VAC Input current (maximum) 1.5 A Input frequency 50–60 Hz Output power 65 W Output current 3.34 A (continuous) Rated output voltage 19.5 ± 1 VDC Dimensions: Height 16 mm (0.63 inches) Width 66 mm (2.6 inches) Length 127 mm (5 inches) Weight (without cables) 0.25 kg (0.55 lbs) Temperature ranges: Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage –30° to 65°C (–22° to 149°F) Physi
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Back to Contents Page Memory and Processor Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 11 Service Manual Removing the Memory and Processor Board Replacing the Memory and Processor Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your
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Replacing the Memory and Processor Board 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Align the notch in the memory and processor board with the tab in the connector. 3. Slide the memory and processor board firmly into the slot at a 30-degree angle, and press the memory and processor board down until it clicks into place. If you do not hear the click, remove the memory and processor board and reinstall it. 4. Replace the four screws that secure the memory and
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Back to Contents Page Processor Heat Sink Dell™ Inspiron™ 11 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat Sink WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: If you remove the processor heat sink from the computer when the heat sink is hot, do not t
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NOTE: This procedure assumes that you have already removed the processor heat sink and are ready to replace it. NOTE: The original thermal pad can be reused if the original heat sink is replaced. If the heat sink is replaced, use the thermal pad provided in the kit to ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved. 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Place the processor heat sink on the system board. 3. Align the four captive screws on the processor heat sink wit
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Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ 11 Service Manual Display Assembly Hinge Caps Display Bezel Display Panel Brackets Display Panel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer.
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1 camera cable connector 2 display cable connector 3 Mini-Card antenna cables 14. Remove the two screws (one on each side) that secure the display assembly to the computer base. 1 display assembly 2 screws (2) 15. Lift the display assembly off the computer. Replacing the Display Assembly 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Place the display assembly in position and replace the two screws (one on each side) that secure the display assembly to the
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6. Connect the display cable and the camera cable to the system board connectors. 7. Replace the I/O board (see Replacing the I/O Board). 8. Replace the palm rest bracket (see Replacing the Palm Rest Bracket). 9. Replace the memory module (see Replacing the Memory Module). 10. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 11. Connect the speaker cable to the speaker cable connector on the I/O board (see Replacing the Speakers). 12. Rep
