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12.

Replace the battery (see 

Replacing the Battery

).  

 

 

  

13.

Install the operating system for your computer, as needed. See "Restoring Your Operating System" in the 

Setup Guide

.  

 

 

  

14.

Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as needed. For more information, see the 

Dell Technology Guide

.  

 

Back to Contents Page

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Inspiron 1470

Page 1: ...and or other countries 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 August 2009 Rev A00 Before You Begin Battery Optical Drive Module Cover Memory Module s Wireless Mini Card Coin Cell Battery Power Button Cover...

Page 2: ...NING 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 not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CA...

Page 3: ...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 not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CAUTION To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by...

Page 4: ...rsonal safety NOTE This manual provides instructions for servicing the Inspiron 1470 and Inspiron 1570 computers The majority of the instructions are the same for both computers however your model may vary slightly in appearance 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 th...

Page 5: ... your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets 7 Disconnect all attached devices from your computer 8 Remove the battery see Removing the Battery 9 Turn the computer top side up open it and press the power button to ground the system board Back to Contents Page CAUTION To avoid damaging the computer perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer CAU...

Page 6: ...ine list 7 Select the product model number in the Select Your Product Model list 8 Click Confirm 9 A list of results appear on the screen Click BIOS 10 Click Download Now to download the latest BIOS file The File Download window appears 11 Click Save to save the file on your desktop The file downloads to your desktop 12 Click Close if the Download Complete window appears The file icon appears on y...

Page 7: ...ing the Palm Rest 9 Remove the screw from the Bluetooth card 10 Lift the Bluetooth card to disconnect it from the USB audio board 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 Onl...

Page 8: ...dio board 3 Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest 4 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard 5 Replace the power button cover see Replacing the Power Button Cover 6 Replace the Mini Card see Replacing the Mini Card 7 Replace the module cover see Replacing the Module Cover 8 Replace the optical drive see Replacing the Optical Drive 9 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery ...

Page 9: ... Replace the display assembly see Replacing the Display Assembly 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 servici...

Page 10: ...5 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery Back to Contents Page ...

Page 11: ...the battery see Replacing the Battery Back to Contents Page 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 th...

Page 12: ...t 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 touch the metal housing of the processor heat sink CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not cover...

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

Page 14: ... Disconnect the card reader cable from the from the connector on the system board 12 Remove the screw that secures the card reader board to the computer base 13 Lift the card reader board out of 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 Home...

Page 15: ... hard drive see Replacing the Hard Drive 6 Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest 7 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard 8 Replace the power button cover see Replacing the Power Button Cover 9 Replace the Mini Card see Replacing the Mini Card 10 Replace the module cover see Replacing the Module Cover 11 Replace the optical drive see Replacing the Optical Drive 12 Replace the ...

Page 16: ...screw from the system board 9 Pull the Mini Card antenna cables up through the slot in the computer base 10 Note the routing of all the cables and remove them from their routing guides 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 regulat...

Page 17: ...he display assembly to the computer base 2 Route the Mini Card antenna cables and display cable through their routing guides 3 Route the antenna cables through the slot in the computer base 4 Replace the screw and connect the display cable 5 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard 1 display cable connector 2 screw 3 display cable routing guides 4 display cable 5 Mini Card antenna cables ro...

Page 18: ...e display bezel beginning with the bottom of the display bezel and working your way counterclockwise around the display 3 Remove the display bezel Replacing the Display Bezel 1 Place the curved part of the display bezel over the hinges and thread the cables through the left hinge 2 Align the display bezel over the display panel and gently snap the display bezel into place 3 Replace the display ass...

Page 19: ... cable from the display panel 5 Remove the display panel Replacing the Display Panel and Cable 1 Connect the display cable to the display panel 2 Align the display panel using the alignment posts on the display cover 3 Replace the four screws that secure the display panel to the display cover 4 Replace the display bezel see Replacing the Display Bezel 5 Replace the display assembly see Replacing t...

Page 20: ... Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery Back to Contents Page 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 ser...

Page 21: ...nce WARNING 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 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 prevent data loss turn off your computer see Turning Off Your Computer before removing t...

Page 22: ...r base until it is fully seated 4 Replace the four screws that secure the hard drive assembly to the computer base 5 Connect the USB audio cable to the USB audio board 6 Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest 7 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard 8 Replace the power button cover see Replacing the Power Button Cover 9 Replace the Mini Card see Replacing the Mini Card 10 Repla...

Page 23: ...3 Install the operating system for your computer as needed See Restoring Your Operating System in the Setup Guide 14 Install the drivers and utilities for your computer as needed For more information see the Dell Technology Guide Back to Contents Page ...

Page 24: ...ipped 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 not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CAUTION To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grou...

Page 25: ...he system board 2 Place the tabs along the bottom of the keyboard into the palm rest then lower the keyboard snap it into place 3 Replace the two screws that secure the keyboard to the palm rest 4 Replace the power button cover see Replacing the Power Button Cover 5 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery Back to Contents Page ...

Page 26: ...mputer 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 not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CAUTION To avoid electrostatic disch...

Page 27: ...cover see Replacing the Module Cover 4 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery Connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet 5 Turn on the computer As the computer boots it detects the memory module and automatically updates the system configuration information To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer click Help and Support Dell System Information Back to ...

Page 28: ...y 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 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 CAUTION To help prevent ...

Page 29: ...the Battery 7 Install the drivers and utilities for your computer as required For more information see the Dell Technology Guide Back to Contents Page CAUTION Use firm and even pressure to slide the card into place If you use excessive force you may damage the connector CAUTION The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion If you feel resistance check the connectors on the card and on the s...

Page 30: ...acing the Battery Back to Contents Page 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 not authorized...

Page 31: ...slot labeled WWAN FCM and three screws are located in the optical drive bay For the Inspiron 1570 remove thirteen screws from the computer base Three screws are located in the optical drive bay 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 co...

Page 32: ...ting guides 12 Disconnect the touch pad cable and the power button cable from the system board 13 For the Inspiron 1470 remove four screws on the palm rest 1 display cable connector 2 screw 3 display cable routing guides 4 display cable 5 Mini Card antenna cables routing guides 6 power button connector 7 power button cable 8 Mini Card antenna cables 9 slot in computer base 10 touch pad connector 1...

Page 33: ...lay cable through their routing guides 5 Thread the Mini Card antenna cables through the slot in the computer base 6 Connect the display cable and replace the screw 7 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard 8 Replace the power button cover see Replacing the Power Button Cover 9 Replace the screws on the bottom of the computer 10 Replace the WWAN FCM cover on the Inspiron 1470 11 Replace th...

Page 34: ...14 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery Back to Contents Page ...

Page 35: ...orking 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 not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CAUTION To avoi...

Page 36: ... latch to secure the cable to the power button board 2 Place the power button cover on the computer and carefully snap the cover into place 3 Close the computer and turn it upside down 4 Replace the screws in the computer base and the battery bay 5 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery Back to Contents Page 1 power button cover 2 power button cable 3 connector latch 4 power button board ...

Page 37: ...he speaker cables and remove the speakers while carefully removing the speaker cables from their routing guides Replacing the Speakers 1 Place the speakers in 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 www dell com regulatory_comp...

Page 38: ...Drive 6 Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest 7 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard 8 Replace the power button cover see Replacing the Power Button Cover 9 Replace the Mini Card see Replacing the Mini Card 10 Replace the module cover see Replacing the Module Cover 11 Replace the optical drive see Replacing the Optical Drive 12 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery B...

Page 39: ... Remove the coin cell battery see Removing the Coin Cell Battery 9 Remove the power button cover see Removing the Power Button Cover 10 Remove the keyboard see Removing the Keyboard 11 Remove the palm rest see Removing the Palm Rest WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regula...

Page 40: ... Sink Replacing the System Board 1 Replace the processor heat sink see Replacing the Processor Heat Sink 2 Turn the system board over 3 Place the I O connectors into the computer base at and angle then align the system board using the alignment posts on the computer base 4 Replace the two screws that secure the system board to the computer base 5 Connect the fan cable and the power cable to the sy...

Page 41: ...omputer 18 Enter the service tag see Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 1 Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is installed properly 2 Turn on the computer 3 Press F2 during POST to enter the system setup program 4 Navigate to the security tab and enter the service tag in the Set Service Tag field Back to Contents Page CAUTION Be...

Page 42: ...s Vista start button logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries 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 July 2009 Rev A00 Back t...

Page 43: ... Remove the hard drive Removing the Hard Drive 12 Disconnect the USB audio cable from the system board 13 Disconnect the speaker cable from the USB audio board 14 For the Inspiron 1470 remove the screw that secures the USB 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 inf...

Page 44: ...rew s that secure the USB audio board to the computer base 4 Connect the speaker cable to the USB audio board 5 Connect the two USB audio cables to the system board 6 Replace the hard drive see Replacing the Hard Drive 7 Replace the Bluetooth card see Replacing the Bluetooth Card 8 Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest 9 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard 10 Replace the po...

Page 45: ...e under the module cover that is connected to the system board and USB audio board 13 Replace the module cover see Replacing the Module Cover 14 Replace the optical drive see Replacing the Optical Drive 15 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery Back to Contents Page ...

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