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Dell™ Inspiron™ 1150 Service Manual
Before You Begin
System Components
Memory, CD or DVD Drive, Modem, and Mini PCI Card
Hard Drive
Keyboard
EMI Shield
Display
Palm Rest
Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Microprocessor Module
Speakers
System Board
Flashing the BIOS
Base Plastics
Pinout Assignments for I/O Connectors
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either
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Back to Contents Page Base Plastics Dell™ Inspiron™ 1150 Service Manual CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual. CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface. 1. Follow the instructions in "Before Working Inside Your Computer."
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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 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 in your Dell™ Owner's Manual. l A
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NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer. 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 (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then
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1 front 2 right 3 back 4 left Screw Identification When you are removing and replacing components, photocopy "Screw Identification" as a tool to lay out and keep track of the screws. The placemat provides the number of screws and their sizes. Hard Drive Door: Modem to Optical Drive: System Board: (2 each) (1 each) (2 each) Keyboard EMI Shield: Display Assembly to Computer Base: to Back Panel: (1 each) (4 each) (2 each
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Hinge Bracket Display Bezel: Display Panel: to Computer Base: (5 each) (4 each) (4 each) Screw Covers (2 each) Display Bumpers (3 each) Display Latch: Top of Palm Rest to Palm Rest to Computer Base: Base Plastics: (2 each) (2 each) (12 each) Palm Rest to Battery Bay Shield System Board to Battery Bay: to System Board: Base Plastics: (1 each) (2 each) (2 each, hard drive cage) (2 each, optical drive cage) (2
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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 a CD." If you do not have a BIOS update program floppy disk or CD, see "Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive." Flashing the BIOS From a Floppy Disk or a CD 1. Ensure that the AC adapter is
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Back to Contents Page Microprocessor Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 1150 Service Manual Removing the Microprocessor Module CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual. CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface. NOTICE: Press and hold
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NOTICE: Ensure that the cam lock is in the fully open position before seating the microprocessor module. Seating the microprocessor module properly in the ZIF socket does not require force. NOTICE: A microprocessor module that is not properly seated can result in an intermittent connection or permanent damage to the microprocessor and ZIF socket. 1. Align the pin-1 corner of the microprocessor module so that it points to the triangle on the system board, and insert the microprocessor mod
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Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ 1150 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Latch Assembly Display Assembly CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual. CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unp
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1 pull-tab 2 display assembly 3 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (4) 4 hinge brackets (2) 5 computer base 11. Lift the display assembly up and out of the computer base. Display 1 screw covers (2) display bumpers (3) 2 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (5) 3 display bezel 4 display panel 5 M2 x 3-mm screws (8) 6 top cover 7 display-feed flex cable Display Bezel CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual. CAUTI
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NOTICE: Carefully separate the bezel from the top cover to avoid damage to the bezel. 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 CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual. CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, di
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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 cover. 5. Replace the four M2 x 3-mm screws that secure the display panel to the top cover. 6. Replace the display bezel. Display Latch Assembly Removing the Display Latch Ass
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Back to Contents Page EMI Shield Dell™ Inspiron™ 1150 Service Manual EMI Shield EMI Shield CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual. CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface. 1. Follow the instructions in "Before Working
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Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 1150 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual. NOTICE: To prevent data loss, shut down your computer before removing the hard drive. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer
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NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to slide the drive into place. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector. 2. Insert the drive into the bay, and push the hard drive until it is fully seated in the bay. 3. Replace and tighten the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws. 4. Use the Operating System CD to install the operating system for your computer. 5. Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to install the drivers and utilities for your computer. Back to Contents Page
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Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ 1150 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard CAUTION: Before working inside your Dell™ computer, read the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual. CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface. 1. Follow the instructions in "Before Working Insid
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1 M2 x 3-mm screws (4) 2 keyboard 3 keyboard connector 4 interface connector NOTICE: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling 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
