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Dell™ Inspiron™ 1546 Service Manual

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Regulatory Model P02F Regulatory Type P02F001

November 2009 Rev. A00

Before You Begin

Battery

Hard Drive

Optical Drive

Module Cover

Memory Module(s)

Wireless Mini-Card

Processor Heat Sink

Processor Module

Center Control Cover

Keyboard

Internal Module With Bluetooth

Wireless Technology

Power Button Board

Display

Camera Module (Optional)

Palm Rest

Audio Connector Cover

Speakers

Daughter Board

System Board

Coin-Cell Battery

Thermal Fan

Battery Latch Assembly

Flashing the BIOS

NOTE:

A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.

CAUTION:

A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.

WARNING:

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Page 1: ...ither 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 P02F Regulatory Type P02F001 November 2009 Rev A00 Before You Begin Battery Hard Drive Optical Drive Module Cover Memory Module s Wireless Mini Card Processor Heat Sink Processor Module Center Control Cover Keyboard Internal...

Page 2: ...t see Removing the Palm Rest 11 Lift the audio connector cover off the computer base Replacing the Audio Connector Cover 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 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 CAUTI...

Page 3: ...he Center Control Cover 7 Replace the Mini Card see Replacing the Mini Card 8 Replace the memory module s see Replacing the Memory Module s 9 Replace the module cover see Replacing the Module Cover 10 Replace the hard drive see Replacing the Hard Drive 11 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery Back to Contents Page CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no...

Page 4: ...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 CAUTION...

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Page 6: ...ishes 3 Ensure that the computer and all attached devices are turned off If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your operating system press and hold the power button until the computer turns off Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to ensure your own p...

Page 7: ...to ground the system board Back to Contents Page CAUTION When you disconnect a cable pull on its connector or on its pull tab not on the cable itself Some cables have connectors 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 befo...

Page 8: ...Select the product model number in the Select Your Product Model list d Click Confirm 5 A list of results appear on the screen Click BIOS 6 Click Download Now to download the latest BIOS file The File Download window appears 7 Click Save to save the file on your desktop The file downloads to your desktop 8 Click Close if the Download Complete window appears The file icon appears on your desktop an...

Page 9: ...e Bluetooth card to the Bluetooth board 9 Lift the Bluetooth card to disconnect it from the connector on the Bluetooth 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 Only a c...

Page 10: ...ing the Battery 3 Remove the module cover see Removing the Module Cover 4 Remove the memory module s see Removing the Memory Module s 5 Remove the hard drive see Removing the Hard Drive 6 Remove the center control cover see Removing the Center Control Cover 7 Remove the keyboard see Removing the Keyboard 8 Remove the Bluetooth card see Removing the Bluetooth Card 9 Disconnect the Bluetooth board c...

Page 11: ...board see Replacing the Keyboard 6 Replace the center control cover see Replacing the Center Control Cover 7 Replace the hard drive see Replacing the Hard Drive 8 Replace the memory module s see Replacing the Memory Module s 9 Replace the module cover see Replacing the Module Cover 10 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery Back to Contents Page 1 Bluetooth board 2 Bluetooth board cable CAUT...

Page 12: ...cover 3 Connect the camera cable to the connector on the camera module 4 Replace the display panel see Replacing the Display Panel 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 techni...

Page 13: ...l 6 Replace the display assembly see Replacing the Display Assembly 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 14: ...d 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 discharge groun...

Page 15: ... the cover in place 3 Replace the two screws that secure the center control cover to the computer base 4 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery Back to Contents Page 1 center control cover 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: ...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 avoid electrostati...

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Page 18: ...y 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 such as a connector on your computer CAUTION To prevent intermittent contact between the ZIF so...

Page 19: ...he Memory Module s 7 Replace the module cover see Replacing the Module Cover 8 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery Back to Contents Page CAUTION When removing the processor module lift the module straight up Be careful not to bend the pins on the processor module NOTE If a new processor is installed you will receive a new thermal cooling assembly which will include an affixed thermal pad...

Page 20: ...eat Sink 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 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 ...

Page 21: ...r 6 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery Back to Contents Page NOTE The original thermal pad can be reused if the original processor and heat sink are reinstalled together If either the processor or heat sink is replaced use the thermal pad provided in the kit to ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved NOTE This procedure assumes that you have already removed the processor heat sink ...

Page 22: ... Palm Rest 11 Remove the three screws that secure the daughter board to the computer base 12 Lift the daughter board off the computer base Replacing the Daughter Board 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 CA...

Page 23: ... see Replacing the Keyboard 7 Replace the center control cover see Replacing the Center Control Cover 8 Replace the Mini Card see Replacing the Mini Card 9 Replace the memory module s see Replacing the Memory Module s 10 Replace the module cover see Replacing the Module Cover 11 Replace the hard drive see Replacing the Hard Drive 12 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery Back to Contents Pa...

Page 24: ...ides 8 Remove the two screws 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 www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is no...

Page 25: ...ing slot on the computer Pull the cables away so that they are clear of the palm rest 12 Disconnect the display cable and camera cable from the respective system board connectors and remove them from their routing guides 13 Remove the four screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base 14 Lift and remove the display assembly from the computer base 1 display cable routing 2 camera cab...

Page 26: ...at the bottom of the computer 8 Route the Mini Card antenna cables through the routing guides at the bottom of the computer and replace the Mini Card see Replacing the Mini Card 9 Replace the hard drive see Replacing the Hard Drive 10 Replace the memory module s see Replacing the Memory Module s 11 Replace the module cover see Replacing the Module Cover 12 Replace the battery see Replacing the Bat...

Page 27: ...crews and tighten the captive screw on the display bezel 4 Replace the six rubber pads to cover the screws securing the display bezel to the display assembly 5 Replace the display assembly see Replacing the Display Assembly Display Panel Removing the Display Panel 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Remove the display assembly see Removing the Display Assembly 3 Remove the display bezel ...

Page 28: ...t secure the display panel brackets to the display panel 4 Align the screw holes on the display panel with the holes on the display cover 5 Replace the two screws that secure the display panel to the display cover 6 Replace the display bezel see Replacing the Display Bezel 7 Replace the display assembly see Replacing the Display Assembly Display Panel Cable 1 display cover 2 display panel 3 screws...

Page 29: ...the Display Panel 4 Replace the display bezel see Replacing the Display Bezel 5 Replace the display assembly see Replacing the Display Assembly Display Hinges Removing the Display Hinges 1 Follow the procedures 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 display panel see Removing the Dis...

Page 30: ...cover 4 Replace the display panel see Replacing the Display Panel 5 Replace the display bezel see Replacing the Display Bezel 6 Replace the display assembly see Replacing the Display Assembly Back to Contents Page 1 screws 2 2 hinges 2 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 31: ... 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 Hard drives are extremely fragile Exercise care when handling the hard drive CAUTION To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Removing the Battery before working inside the comput...

Page 32: ...rive compartment until it is fully seated 6 Replace the two screws that secure the hard drive assembly to the computer base 7 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery 8 Install the operating system for your computer as needed See Restoring Your Operating System in the Setup Guide 9 Install the drivers and utilities for your computer as needed For more information see the Dell Technology Guide...

Page 33: ...puter 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 grounding strap or by p...

Page 34: ...yboard with the slots on the palm rest 4 Place the keyboard on the palm rest 5 Replace the two screws that secure the keyboard to the palm rest 6 Replace the center control cover see Replacing the Center Control Cover 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 comp...

Page 35: ... 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 grounding strap or by periodical...

Page 36: ...on the battery release latch into the hole on the battery latch assembly to secure the battery release latch 5 Replace the system board see Replacing the System Board 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 37: ...from the memory module connector Replacing the Memory Module s 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...

Page 38: ...ots it detects the memory module s and automatically updates the system configuration information To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer Windows Vista Click Start Help and Support Dell System Information Windows 7 Click the Start Control Panel System and Security System Back to Contents Page CAUTION If you need to install memory modules in two connectors install a memory module ...

Page 39: ...w 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 such as a connector on your computer CAUTION To hel...

Page 40: ...quired 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 system board and realign the card CAUTION To avoid damage to the Mini Ca...

Page 41: ... 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 by Dell is not covere...

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Page 43: ... display cable camera cable power button board cable and touch pad cable from the respective system board connectors 13 Make note of the Mini Card antenna cable routing and carefully dislodge the antenna cables from the slot on the computer Pull the cables away so that they are clear of the palm rest WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your com...

Page 44: ... rest into place 3 Replace the five screws on the palm rest 4 Connect the display cable camera cable power button board cable and touch pad cable to the respective system board connectors 5 Route the Mini Card antenna cables and guide the cables to the bottom of the computer through the cable routing slot 1 power button board cable connector 2 Mini Card cable routing 3 touch pad cable connector 4 ...

Page 45: ...routing guides at the bottom of the computer and replace the Mini Card see Replacing the Mini Card 11 Replace the memory module s see Replacing the Memory Module s 12 Replace the module cover see Replacing the Module Cover 13 Replace the hard drive see Replacing the Hard Drive 14 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery Back to Contents Page CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all ...

Page 46: ...on board off 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 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 n...

Page 47: ...e the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard 5 Replace the center control cover see Replacing the Center Control Cover 6 Replace the hard drive see Replacing the Hard Drive 7 Replace the memory module s see Replacing the Memory Module s 8 Replace the module cover see Replacing the Module Cover 9 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery Back to Contents Page CAUTION Before turning on the computer...

Page 48: ...d 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 discharge groun...

Page 49: ... Rest 12 Remove the four screws two on each speaker that secure the speakers to the computer base 13 Disconnect the speaker cable from the system board connector 14 Remove the speaker cable from the routing guide 15 Lift the speakers off 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 50: ...cing the Bluetooth Card 9 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard 10 Replace the center control cover see Replacing the Center Control Cover 11 Replace the Mini Card see Replacing the Mini Card 12 Replace the memory module s see Replacing the Memory Module s 13 Replace the module cover see Replacing the Module Cover 14 Replace the hard drive see Replacing the Hard Drive 15 Replace the batt...

Page 51: ...ughter board see Removing the Daughter Board 13 Remove the audio connector cover see Removing the Audio Connector Cover 14 Remove the four screws that secure the system board to the computer base 15 Disconnect the thermal fan cable speaker cable and USB module cable from the respective system board connectors WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with...

Page 52: ...rmal fan cable speaker cable and the USB module cable to the respective system board connectors 8 Replace the daughter board see Replacing the Daughter Board 9 Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest 10 Replace the Bluetooth module see Internal Module With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 11 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard 12 Replace the center control cover see Replacing th...

Page 53: ... 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 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 you have r...

Page 54: ...ormation 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 us...

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