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Replacing the Memory Module(s)  

 

 

1.

Follow the instructions in 

Before You Begin

.  

 

 

  

2.

Align the notch in the memory module with the tab in the memory-module connector.  
 

 

  

3.

Slide the memory module firmly into the memory-module connector at a 45-degree angle, and press the memory module down until it clicks into place. If 
you do not hear the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it.  
 

  

 

 

4.

Slide the tabs on the memory-module cover into the slots on the computer base and gently press the memory-module cover into place.  
 

 

  

5.

Tighten the screw that secures the memory-module cover to the computer base.  
 

 

  

6.

Replace the battery (see 

Replacing the Battery

).  

 

 

  

7.

Connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet.  
 

 

  

8.

Turn on the computer.  
 

As the computer boots, it detects the memory module(s) and automatically updates the system configuration information. 

To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer, click 

Start

 

 

®

 

Control Panel

®

 

System and Security

®

 System

memory-module connector 

securing clips (2) 

memory module 

 

CAUTION: 

If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the lower connector before you install a memory 

module in the upper connector. 

 

NOTE: 

If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot. 

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Summary of Contents for Inspiron 1122

Page 1: ...ks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products Dell Inc disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own Regulatory model P07T series Regulatory type P07T003 2011 03 Rev A00 Before You Begin Battery Memory Module s Keyboard Hard Drive Palm Rest Power Button Board Wireless Mini Card s ...

Page 2: ...or cable from the connector on the system board 11 Make note of the cable routing and carefully dislodge the AC adapter connector cable from the routing guides 12 Lift the AC adapter connector off the computer base 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 Ho...

Page 3: ...Replace the middle cover see Replacing the Middle Cover 7 Replace the display assembly see Replacing the Display Assembly 8 Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest 9 Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 7 in Replacing the Hard Drive 10 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard 11 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery Back to Contents Page 1 AC adapter connector cable...

Page 4: ...uctions in Before You Begin 2 Align the connectors on the audio board with the slots on the computer base 3 Replace the three screws that secure the audio board to the computer base 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 dell com regulatory_com...

Page 5: ...est 7 Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 7 in Replacing the Hard Drive 8 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard 9 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery Back to Contents Page CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer ...

Page 6: ...ith your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CAUTION To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap...

Page 7: ... clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched 2 Turn off your computer see Turning Off Your Computer and all attached devices 3 Disconnect all telephone or network cables from the computer CAUTION To avoid losing data save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that sh...

Page 8: ...Disconnect all attached devices from your computer 7 Remove the battery see Removing the Battery 8 Turn the computer top side up open the computer and press the power button to ground the system board Back to Contents Page CAUTION To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Removing the Battery before working inside the computer ...

Page 9: ...rand in the Select Your Product Line list d Select the product model number in the Select Your Product Model list e Click Confirm 4 A list of results appear on the screen Click BIOS 5 Click Download Now to download the latest BIOS file The File Download window appears 6 Click Save to save the file on your desktop The file downloads to your desktop 7 Click Close if the Download Complete window appe...

Page 10: ...camera module on the display back cover using the alignment posts 3 Press down on the camera module to secure it to the display back cover 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 dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION Only a certified service te...

Page 11: ... palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest 8 Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 7 in Replacing the Hard Drive 9 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard 10 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery Back to Contents Page CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer Failure to do so may result in damage to the co...

Page 12: ...o step 7 in Replacing the Hard Drive 5 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard 6 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery 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 dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION Only a certified service techni...

Page 13: ...Back to Contents Page ...

Page 14: ...shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance WARNING If you remove the processor heat sink from the computer when the heat sink is hot do not touch the metal housing of the processor heat sink CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servi...

Page 15: ...Back to Contents Page CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer ...

Page 16: ...ws one on each side that secure the display assembly to the computer base 10 Lift and remove the display assembly off the computer base 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 dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION Only a certified service techn...

Page 17: ...e Keyboard 9 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery Display Bezel Removing the Display Bezel 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin 2 Remove the display assembly see Removing the Display Assembly 3 Remove the two rubber pads covering the screws on the display bezel 4 Remove the two screws that secure the display bezel to the display back cover 5 Using your fingertips carefully pry up...

Page 18: ...splay Panel Removing the Display Panel 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin 2 Remove the display assembly see Removing the Display Assembly 3 Remove the display bezel see Removing the Display Bezel 4 Remove the four screws that secure the display panel to the display back cover 5 Disconnect the camera cable from the connector on the camera module 1 rubber pads 2 2 screws 2 3 display bezel...

Page 19: ...ollow the instructions in Before You Begin 2 Connect the display cable to the display cable connector and secure it with the tape 3 Place the display cable on the back of the display panel and secure it with the tape 4 Turn the display panel over and place it on the display back cover 5 Connect the camera cable to the connector on the camera module 6 Replace the four screws that secure the display...

Page 20: ...ver 7 Lift the display panel brackets off the display back cover Replacing the Display Panel Brackets 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin 2 Place the display panel brackets on the display back cover 3 Replace the four screws that secure the display panel brackets to the display back cover 4 Adhere the aluminum foil over the display panel bracket screws 5 Replace the display panel see Rep...

Page 21: ...Back to Contents Page CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer ...

Page 22: ...d service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CAUTION To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as a connector on your computer CAUTION To prevent data loss turn off your computer see Turning Off Yo...

Page 23: ...connector on the system board 7 Replace the two screws that secure the hard drive assembly to the computer base 8 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard 9 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery 10 Install the operating system for your computer as needed See Restoring Your Operating System in the Setup Guide 11 Install the drivers and utilities for your computer as needed Back to Co...

Page 24: ...ently pry out the middle cover and remove it from the computer base 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 dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodical...

Page 25: ...ce the display assembly see Replacing the Display Assembly 6 Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest 7 Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 7 in Replacing the Hard Drive 8 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard 9 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery Back to Contents Page 1 middle cover CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no s...

Page 26: ...rmation see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CAUTION To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface suc...

Page 27: ...the connector on the system board and press down on the connector latch to secure the keyboard cable 3 Align the tabs at the bottom of the keyboard with the slots on the palm rest and lower the keyboard into place 4 Gently press around the edges of the keyboard to secure the keyboard under the tabs on the palm rest 5 Close the display and turn the computer over 6 Replace the three screws that secu...

Page 28: ...Back to Contents Page CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer ...

Page 29: ...or until the memory module pops up 6 Remove the memory module from the memory module 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 dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your comp...

Page 30: ...cures the memory module cover to the computer base 6 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery 7 Connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet 8 Turn on the computer As the computer boots it detects the memory module s and automatically updates the system configuration information To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer click Start Control Panel System and ...

Page 31: ...Back to Contents Page ...

Page 32: ...mation that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CAUTION To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a ...

Page 33: ...cing the Palm Rest 8 Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 7 in Replacing the Hard Drive 9 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard 10 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery 11 Install the drivers and utilities for your computer as required 1 antenna cables 2 2 screw 3 Mini Card CAUTION Use firm and even pressure to slide the card into place If you use excessive force you may d...

Page 34: ...Back to Contents Page NOTE If you are installing a wireless Mini Card from a source other than Dell you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities ...

Page 35: ...tton board cable from their connectors on the system board 11 Slide a plastic scribe between the computer base and the palm rest and pry out the palm rest off the computer base 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 dell com regulatory_complian...

Page 36: ...5 to step 7 in Replacing the Hard Drive 6 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard 7 Close the display and turn the computer over 8 Replace the four screws that secure the palm rest to the computer base 9 Replace the two rubber caps that cover the palm rest screws on the computer base 10 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery Back to Contents Page 1 power button board cable connector...

Page 37: ...e the screw that secures the power button board to the palm rest 4 Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest 5 Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 7 in Replacing the Hard Drive 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 dell com reg...

Page 38: ...board 7 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery Back to Contents Page CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer ...

Page 39: ...e your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CAUTION To avoid electrostatic ...

Page 40: ...w that secures the system board to the computer base 13 Disconnect the speakers cable from the connector on the system board 14 Lift the system board up slightly and disconnect the AC adapter connector cable from the connector on the system board WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information ...

Page 41: ... the Coin Cell Battery 8 Connect the audio cable to the connectors on the system board and the audio board 9 Replace the middle cover see Replacing the Middle Cover 10 Replace the display assembly see Replacing the Display Assembly 11 Replace the Mini Card s see Replacing the Mini Card s 12 Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest 13 Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 7 in Replac...

Page 42: ...the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is installed properly b Press F2 during POST to enter the system setup program c Navigate to the Security tab and enter the Service Tag in the Set Service Tag field Back to Contents Page ...

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