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Before You Begin: Dell Inspiron 1150 Service Manual

Remove any installed PC Cards from the PC Card slot

7. Close the display and turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface.

NOTICE:

To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you

service the computer.

8. Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release on the bottom of the computer, and then remove

the battery from the bay.

1 battery

2 battery-bay latch release

9. Remove any installed modules, including a second battery, if installed.

10. Remove the

hard drive

Computer Orientation

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Page 1: ...Thank you for purchasing this Factory Service Manual CD DVD from servicemanuals4u com Please check out our eBay auctions for more great deals on Factory Service Manuals servicemanuals4u ...

Page 2: ...mputer NOTICE A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem CAUTION A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage personal injury or death Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms see the Tell Me How help file If you purchased a Dell n Series computer any references in this document to Microso...

Page 3: ...ndows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Other trademarks 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 Model PP08L March 2004 Rev A00 file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LAP _checked 20ok Inspiron 1150 1150 2...

Page 4: ...re in reverse order Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools Small flat blade screwdriver Phillips screwdriver Small plastic scribe Hex nut driver Flash BIOS update program floppy disk or CD Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE To avoid losing data save and close any open files and exit any open programs before you turn off your computer 1 Shut down the operati...

Page 5: ... a connector with locking tabs if you are disconnecting this type of cable press in on the locking tabs before you disconnect the cable As you pull connectors apart keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins Also before you connect a cable ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned NOTICE To avoid damaging the computer perform the following steps before you be...

Page 6: ...the main battery before you service the computer 8 Slide and hold the battery bay latch release on the bottom of the computer and then remove the battery from the bay 1 battery 2 battery bay latch release 9 Remove any installed modules including a second battery if installed 10 Remove the hard drive Computer Orientation file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LAP _checked 20ok Inspiron 1150 1150 2...

Page 7: ...en 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 file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LAP _checked 20ok Inspiron 1150 1150 20SM begin htm 4 of 7 6 21 2004 12 40 58 AM ...

Page 8: ... 2 each Modem to System Board 2 each Optical Drive 1 each Keyboard to Computer Base 4 each EMI Shield 1 each Display Assembly to Back Panel 2 each file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LAP _checked 20ok Inspiron 1150 1150 20SM begin htm 5 of 7 6 21 2004 12 40 58 AM ...

Page 9: ...tch 2 each Top of Palm Rest to Computer Base 2 each Palm Rest to Base Plastics 12 each Palm Rest to Battery Bay 1 each Battery Bay Shield to System Board 2 each System Board to Base Plastics 2 each hard drive cage 2 each optical drive cage 2 each chipset heat sink file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LAP _checked 20ok Inspiron 1150 1150 20SM begin htm 6 of 7 6 21 2004 12 40 58 AM ...

Page 10: ...piron 1150 Service Manual Left Antenna to Hard Drive and Optical Drive Cages 2 each Back to Contents Page file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LAP _checked 20ok Inspiron 1150 1150 20SM begin htm 7 of 7 6 21 2004 12 40 58 AM ...

Page 11: ...m repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty NOTICE Unless otherwise noted each procedure in this document assumes that a part can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in reverse order file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LAP checked 20ok Inspiron 1150 1150 20SM system htm 1 of 2 6 21 2004 12 40 59 AM ...

Page 12: ...eyboard 13 CD or DVD drive 5 palm rest 14 left antenna 6 microprocessor thermal cooling assembly 15 hard drive 7 EMI shield 16 system board 8 battery bay shield 17 modem 9 microprocessor 18 Mini PCI card Back to Contents Page file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LAP checked 20ok Inspiron 1150 1150 20SM system htm 2 of 2 6 21 2004 12 40 59 AM ...

Page 13: ...mage 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 NOTE Memory modules purchased from Dell are covered under your computer warranty 1 Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer 2 Turn the computer over loosen the captive screw label...

Page 14: ...cover 3 Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the module pops up 4 Remove the module from the connector 1 memory module file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LA cked 20ok Inspiron 1150 1150 20SM upgrades htm 2 of 10 6 21 2004 12 41 02 AM ...

Page 15: ...all it 3 Replace the cover and tighten the captive screw NOTICE If the memory module cover is difficult to close remove the module and reinstall it Forcing the cover to close may damage your computer 4 Insert the battery into the battery bay or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet 5 Turn on the computer As the computer boots it detects the additional memory and automati...

Page 16: ...do so by touching an unpainted metal surface 1 Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer 2 Turn the computer over and remove the M2 5 x 8 mm screw labeled O next to the memory module cover 3 Loosen the captive screw labeled M in the memory module cover and lift the cover away from the computer 1 captive screw 2 memory module cover 4 Press the lever next to the memory module co...

Page 17: ...f the bay Installing the CD or DVD Drive 1 Slide the new drive into the bay until the drive is fully seated 2 Replace the memory module cover and tighten the captive screw 3 Replace the M2 5 x 8 mm screw next to the memory module cover Modem file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LA cked 20ok Inspiron 1150 1150 20SM upgrades htm 5 of 10 6 21 2004 12 41 02 AM ...

Page 18: ...inted metal surface 1 Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer 2 Turn the computer over loosen the captive screw labeled C in the modem Mini PCI card cover and lift the cover away from the computer 1 captive screw 2 modem Mini PCI card cover 3 Remove the two M2 x 3 mm screws securing the modem to the system board and set them aside 4 Pull straight up on the attached pull tab ...

Page 19: ...e cable connectors are keyed for correct insertion do not force the connections 2 Align the modem with the screw holes and press the modem into the connector on the system board 3 Install the two M2 x 3 mm screws to secure the modem to the system board 4 Replace the cover and tighten the captive screw file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LA cked 20ok Inspiron 1150 1150 20SM upgrades htm 7 of 10...

Page 20: ... 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 2 Turn the computer over loosen the captive screw labeled C in the modem Mini PCI card cover and lift the cover away from the computer 1 captive screw 2 modem Mini PCI card cover 3 Disconnect the Mini PCI card from the ...

Page 21: ...card out of its connector Installing the Mini PCI Card NOTICE To avoid damaging the Mini PCI card never place cables on top of or under the card NOTICE The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion If you feel resistance check the connectors and realign the card 1 Align the Mini PCI card with the connector at a 45 degree angle and press the Mini PCI card into the connector until it clicks f...

Page 22: ...he antenna cables to the Mini PCI card NOTE To prevent damage to the antenna cables carefully fold the cables under the Mini PCI card before replacing the cover 3 Replace the cover and tighten the captive screw Back to Contents Page file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LA cked 20ok Inspiron 1150 1150 20SM upgrades htm 10 of 10 6 21 2004 12 41 02 AM ...

Page 23: ...ata loss shut down your computer before removing the hard drive Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is on in standby mode or in hibernate mode NOTICE Hard drives are extremely fragile even a slight bump can damage the drive NOTE Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell 1 Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your C...

Page 24: ...Installing the Hard Drive CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions in your Owner s Manual 1 Remove the new drive from its packaging Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive NOTICE Use firm and even pressure to slide the drive into place If you use excessive force you may damage the connector file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DEL...

Page 25: ...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 file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LA S_checked 20ok Inspiron 1150 1150 20SM hdd htm 3 of 3 6 21 2004 12 41 03 AM ...

Page 26: ...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 2 Use a small flat blade screwdriver or plastic scribe to lift the notched right edge of the hinge cover and pry the cover loose from the hinges and computer base 1 hinge cover file I SE...

Page 27: ...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 system board file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20M...

Page 28: ...nnector of the replacement keyboard to the interface connector on the system board 1 M2 x 3 mm screws 4 2 keyboard 3 keyboard connector 4 interface connector 2 Insert the four securing tabs on the keyboard into their respective slots in the palm rest and lower the keyboard into the computer base Ensure that all four securing tabs are engaged before trying to completely seat the keyboard file I SER...

Page 29: ...ace the hinge cover first insert the left side of the hinge cover into the notches Snap down the hinge cover and ensure that it is flush with the palm rest Back to Contents Page file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LAP ecked 20ok Inspiron 1150 1150 20SM keyboard htm 4 of 4 6 21 2004 12 41 04 AM ...

Page 30: ...scharge 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 2 Remove the keyboard 3 Remove the one M2 5 x 8 mm screw labeled M2 5x8 that secures the EMI shield to the system board and pull the EMI shield out of the computer base file I SE...

Page 31: ...EMI Shield Dell Inspiron 1150 Service Manual Back to Contents Page file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LA S_checked 20ok Inspiron 1150 1150 20SM emi htm 2 of 2 6 21 2004 12 41 05 AM ...

Page 32: ...de 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 2 Remove the hard drive 3 Remove the CD or DVD drive 4 Remove the keyboard 5 Remove the EMI shield 6 Close the display 7 From the back of the computer remove t...

Page 33: ...ition 9 Pull straight up on the pull tab that is attached to the display feed flex cable to disconnect the cable from the system board 10 Remove the two M2 5 x 5 mm screws from each hinge bracket 1 pull tab 2 display assembly 3 M2 5 x 5 mm screws 4 file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LAP hecked 20ok Inspiron 1150 1150 20SM display htm 2 of 8 6 21 2004 12 41 06 AM ...

Page 34: ...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 file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LAP hecked 20ok Inspiron 1150 1150 20SM display htm 3 of 8 6 21 2004 12 41 06 AM ...

Page 35: ...eyboard 3 Remove the display assembly 4 Use a plastic scribe to pry the two screw covers and three display bumpers out of the screw holes located on the front of the bezel 5 Remove the five M2 5 x 5 mm screws located on the front of the bezel 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 separat...

Page 36: ...uctions in Before Working Inside Your Computer 2 Remove the keyboard 3 Remove the display assembly 4 Remove the display bezel 5 Remove the two M2 x 3 mm screws on the each side of the display panel 6 Lift the display panel out of the top cover 7 Press in both sides of the top flex cable connector and pull the top flex cable connector away from the display connector file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20...

Page 37: ...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 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 touc...

Page 38: ...lling the Display Latch Assembly 1 Attach one end of the spring to the spring hook on the left edge of the display latch and attach the other end of the spring to the spring hook in the top cover 2 Align the screw holes in the display latch assembly with the screw holes in the top cover 3 Replace the two M2 5 x 5 mm screws that secure the display latch assembly to the top cover Back to Contents Pa...

Page 39: ...Display Dell Inspiron 1150 Service Manual file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LAP hecked 20ok Inspiron 1150 1150 20SM display htm 8 of 8 6 21 2004 12 41 06 AM ...

Page 40: ... 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 2 Remove the hard drive 3 Remove the CD or DVD drive 4 Remove the keyboard 5 Remove the EMI shield 6 Remove the display assembly 7 Turn the computer over and remove the twelve M2 5 x 8 mm screws not labeled 8 Remove the M2 5 x...

Page 41: ...ervice Manual 9 Turn the computer back over and remove the two M2 5 x 5 mm screws from the top of the palm rest file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LAP ecked 20ok Inspiron 1150 1150 20SM palmrest htm 2 of 3 6 21 2004 12 41 07 AM ...

Page 42: ...the base plastics to avoid damage to the palm rest 11 Starting at the back center of the palm rest use your fingers to separate the palm rest from the base plastics by lifting the inside edge of the palm rest Back to Contents Page file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LAP ecked 20ok Inspiron 1150 1150 20SM palmrest htm 3 of 3 6 21 2004 12 41 07 AM ...

Page 43: ...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 2 Remove the keyboard 3 Remove the EMI shield 4 Disconnect the fan power cable from the system board 5 Loosen in consecutive order the four captive screws labeled 1 through 4 t...

Page 44: ...processor thermal cooling assembly remove the mylar that covers the thermal grease on the assembly 1 If you are installing a replacement microprocessor thermal cooling assembly remove the mylar that covers the thermal grease on the assembly If you are installing the assembly that you removed in the previous section a Wipe the thermal grease off of the microprocessor thermal cooling assembly with a...

Page 45: ... the microprocessor thermal cooling assembly under the palm rest and lower the assembly onto the system board 3 Connect the fan power cable to the system board 4 Tighten the four captive screws labeled 1 through 4 in consecutive order 5 Replace the EMI shield 6 Replace the keyboard Back to Contents Page file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LAP hecked 20ok Inspiron 1150 1150 20SM thermal htm 3 o...

Page 46: ...etween the cam screw and microprocessor NOTICE To avoid damage to the microprocessor hold the screwdriver so that it is perpendicular to the microprocessor when turning the cam screw 1 Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer 2 Remove the keyboard 3 Remove the EMI shield 4 Remove the microprocessor thermal cooling assembly NOTICE When removing the microprocessor module pull t...

Page 47: ...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 module into the ZIF socket When the microprocessor module is correctly seated all ...

Page 48: ... the thermal grease off of the microprocessor thermal cooling assembly with a clean paper towel 4 Squeeze all of the contents of the thermal grease packet provided with the kit on to the microprocessor thermal cooling assembly 5 Replace the microprocessor thermal cooling assembly 6 Replace the EMI shield 7 Replace the keyboard 8 Update the BIOS using a flash BIOS update program CD Back to Contents...

Page 49: ...g an unpainted metal surface The speakers are located on the left and right corners of the front of the base plastics Take note of the speaker cable routing so that you can replace the cables properly under or between their routing clips 1 Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer 2 Remove the hard drive 3 Remove the CD or DVD drive 4 Remove the keyboard 5 Remove the display a...

Page 50: ... with care to avoid damaging the cables 9 Remove the speaker cables from under or between their routing clips NOTICE Handle the speakers with care to avoid damaging them 10 Remove the speakers by pulling them straight up and out of the base plastics file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LAP ecked 20ok Inspiron 1150 1150 20SM speakers htm 2 of 3 6 21 2004 12 41 10 AM ...

Page 51: ...ing clips NOTE Speakers face out in the base plastics holders NOTE The right speaker cable is longer than the left speaker cable 2 Route the speaker cables under or between their routing clips 3 Connect the speaker connector to the system board Back to Contents Page file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LAP ecked 20ok Inspiron 1150 1150 20SM speakers htm 3 of 3 6 21 2004 12 41 10 AM ...

Page 52: ... bottom of the computer The replacement kit for the system board includes a CD that provides a utility for transferring the Service Tag sequence to the replacement system board 1 Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer 2 Remove the hard drive 3 Remove the CD or DVD drive 4 Remove the memory module s 5 Remove the modem 6 Remove the Mini PCI card 7 Remove the keyboard 8 Remove...

Page 53: ... x 5 mm system board screws from the hard drive cage 16 Remove the two M2 5 x 5 mm system board screws from the optical drive cage 17 Remove the two M2 5 x 5 mm system board screws from the chipset heat sink file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LAP ecked 20ok Inspiron 1150 1150 20SM sysboard htm 2 of 6 6 21 2004 12 41 11 AM ...

Page 54: ...mm screws 2 4 optical drive cage 5 M2 5 x 5 mm screws 2 6 hard drive cage 18 Remove the two M2 5 x 6 mm screws that secure the left antenna to the hard drive and optical drive cages file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LAP ecked 20ok Inspiron 1150 1150 20SM sysboard htm 3 of 6 6 21 2004 12 41 11 AM ...

Page 55: ...e cage 2 M2 5 x 6 mm screws 2 3 left antenna 4 hard drive cage 19 Remove the two hex nuts that secure the video connector to the base plastics file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LAP ecked 20ok Inspiron 1150 1150 20SM sysboard htm 4 of 6 6 21 2004 12 41 11 AM ...

Page 56: ...the hard drive and optical drive cages to the system board 4 Replace the two M2 5 x 5 mm screws that secure the optical drive cage to the system board 5 Replace the two M2 5 x 5 mm screws that secure the hard drive cage to the system board 6 Replace the two M2 5 x 5 mm screws that secure the chipset heat sink to the system board 7 Replace the battery bay shield and reinstall the two M2 5 x 5 mm sc...

Page 57: ...Replace the CD or DVD drive 17 Replace the hard drive 18 Insert the battery into the battery bay 19 Connect the AC adapter to the computer and to an electrical outlet NOTICE 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 NOTE After replacing the system board enter the computer Servic...

Page 58: ... boot from a CD before inserting the CD 2 Insert the BIOS update program floppy disk or CD and turn on the computer Follow the instructions that appear on the screen The computer continues to boot and updates the new BIOS When the flash update is complete the computer will automatically reboot 3 Press F2 during POST to enter the system setup program 4 Press Alt and F to reset the computer defaults...

Page 59: ...k and then click OK The Save In window appears 7 Click the down arrow to view the Save In menu select Desktop and then click Save The file downloads to your desktop 8 Click Close if the Download Complete window appears The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the as downloaded BIOS update file 9 Double click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the scr...

Page 60: ...o so by touching an unpainted metal surface 1 Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer 2 Remove the hard drive 3 Remove the CD or DVD drive 4 Remove the memory module s 5 Remove the modem 6 Remove the Mini PCI card 7 Remove the keyboard 8 Remove the EMI shield 9 Remove the display assembly 10 Remove the palm rest 11 Remove the microprocessor thermal cooling assembly 12 Remove...

Page 61: ...e Pinout Assignments for I O Connectors Dell Inspiron 1150 Service Manual USB Connector Video Connector USB Connector Pin Signal 1 USB5V 2 USBP 3 USBP 4 GND Video Connector file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LAP hecked 20ok Inspiron 1150 1150 20SM pinouts htm 1 of 2 6 21 2004 12 41 13 AM ...

Page 62: ...al Pin Signal 1 CRT_R 9 5V 2 CRT_G 10 GND 3 CRT_B 11 MONITOR_DETECT 4 NC 12 DDC_DATA 5 GND 13 CRT_HS 6 GND 14 CRT_VS 7 GND 15 DDC_CLK 8 GND Back to Contents Page file I SERVICE 20MANUALS DELL 20MANUALS LAP hecked 20ok Inspiron 1150 1150 20SM pinouts htm 2 of 2 6 21 2004 12 41 13 AM ...

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