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Dell™ Inspiron™ 1501 Service Manual
Before You Begin Coin-Cell Battery
Optical Drive Speakers
Hard Drive Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Memory Module(s) Processor Module
Modem Fan
Mini-Card ExpressCard/Hard-Drive Bay Assembly
Hinge Cover System Board
Keyboard Battery Latch Assembly
Display Assembly Flashing the BIOS
Palm Rest Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your compute
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Back to Contents Page Battery Latch Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 1501 Service Manual Removing the Battery Latch Assembly Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer. NOTICE: To help pr
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1 hook 2 spring 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. 1 battery latch assembly 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 small screwdriver, hook the spring over the hook on the computer base. 3. Place the battery latch release under the computer base, lin
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Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 1501 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 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
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4. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets. 5. Close the display and turn the computer upside-down on a flat work surface. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery before working inside the computer. 6. Slide the battery-bay latch release on the bottom of the computer. 7. Remove the battery from the battery bay. 1 battery-bay latch release 2 main battery Back to Contents Page
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Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 1501 Service Manual 1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is installed properly. NOTE: If you use a BIOS update program CD to flash the BIOS, set up the computer to boot from a CD before inserting the CD. The BIOS upgrade progam CD may not be available in all regions. 2. Insert the BIOS update program CD, and turn on the computer. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. The
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Back to Contents Page ExpressCard/Hard-Drive Bay Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 1501 Service Manual Removing the ExpressCard/Hard-Drive Bay Assembly Replacing the ExpressCard/Hard-Drive Bay Assembly CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back pane
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Back to Contents Page Mini-Card Dell™ Inspiron™ 1501 Service Manual Removing a Mini-Card Replacing a Mini-Card If you ordered a Mini-Card with your computer, the card is already installed. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as th
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1 system board connector 2 Mini-Card 3 metal securing tabs (2) Replacing a Mini-Card NOTICE: The system board and Mini-Card connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the connectors on the card and on the system board, and realign the card. NOTICE: Make sure the antenna cables are not under the card when you insert it. 1. Insert the Mini-Card connector into the system board connector at a 45-degree angle. 1 system board connector 2 Mini-Ca
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1 Mini-Card 2 white antenna cable (white triangle) 3 black antenna cable (black triangle) Back to Contents Page
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Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 1501 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to
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Back to Contents Page Processor Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 1501 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer. NOTICE: Do not touch the processor d
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Replacing the Processor Module NOTICE: Ensure that the cam lock is in the fully open position before seating the processor module. Seating the processor module properly in the ZIF socket does not require force. NOTICE: A processor module that is not properly seated can result in an intermittent connection or permanent damage to the processor and ZIF socket. NOTE: If you have ordered a new microprocessor, you will receive one of the following: a new thermal-cooling assembly which will inc
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Back to Contents Page Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 1501 Service Manual Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Replacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel)
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Back to Contents Page Display Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 1501 Service Manual Removing the Display Assembly Replacing the Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Latch CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel)
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1 M2.5 x 5-mm screws 2 display cable 3 display cable pull-tab (2) 4 captive screw 5 antenna cables (2) 6 antenna cable channel 7 standby switch 8 display cable connector on system 9 display cable channel board 12. Lift the display up and away from the computer. NOTICE: The standby switch is fragile and easily broken. Avoid knocking the switch when removing and replacing the display. Replacing the Display Assembly NOTE: Ensure the display and antenna cables are not twisted an
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NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before you begin working inside the computer. Removing the Display Bezel 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the display assembly (see Removing
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3. Replace the six rubber display bumpers around the display bezel. Display Panel CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before you
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1 pull-tab on bottom flex-cable 2 top flex-cable 3 top display-cable connector connector connector 4 inverter connector 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. NOTE: The eight screw locations are numbered. Replace the screws in sequential order. 4. Replace th
