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Dell™ Inspiron™ 11 Service Manual

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Regulatory Model P03T series; Regulatory Type: P03T001

August 2009 Rev. A00

Before You Begin

Battery

Keyboard

Palm Rest

Speakers

Hard Drive

Memory Module

Palm Rest Bracket

LED Board

Processor Fan

Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology

Coin-Cell Battery

Wireless Mini-Card(s)

Processor Heat Sink

Memory and Processor Board

I/O Board

AC Adapter Connector

Display

Camera Board

System Board

Flashing the BIOS

Comprehensive Specifications

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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Summary of Contents for Inspiron 11

Page 1: ...rademarks 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 P03T series Regulatory Type P03T001 August 2009 Rev A00 Before You Begin Battery Keyboard Palm Rest Speakers Hard Drive Memory Module Palm Rest Bracket LED ...

Page 2: ...f applicable see Removing the WLAN Card 12 Make note of the cable routing and carefully dislodge the Mini Card antenna cables from the routing guides 13 Disconnect the AC adapter connector cable from the system board connector 14 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...

Page 3: ...ard see Replacing the I O Board 8 Replace the palm rest bracket see Replacing the Palm Rest Bracket 9 Replace the memory module see Replacing the Memory Module 10 Replace the hard drive see Replacing the Hard Drive 11 Connect the speaker cable to the speaker cable connector on the I O board see Replacing the Speakers 12 Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest 13 Replace the keyboard see ...

Page 4: ...d clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched 2 Turn off your computer see Turning Off Your Computer and all attached devices 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 shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices ...

Page 5: ... your computer 7 Remove the battery see Removing the Battery 8 Turn the computer top side up open the display and press the power button to ground the system board Back to Contents Page CAUTION To disconnect a network cable first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device CAUTION To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Remov...

Page 6: ...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 your desktop and is titled the ...

Page 7: ...to the system board 10 Lift the Bluetooth card to disconnect it from the system board connector Replacing the Bluetooth Card 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Align the connector on the Bluetooth card with the connector on the system board and press gently WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best ...

Page 8: ...rive 7 Connect the speaker cable to the speaker cable connector on the I O board see Replacing the Speakers 8 Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest 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 Fa...

Page 9: ... Removing the Display Bezel 12 Remove the display panel see Removing the Display Panel 13 Disconnect the camera cable from the connector on the camera board 14 Lift the camera board off 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...

Page 10: ...lace the palm rest bracket see Replacing the Palm Rest Bracket 9 Replacing the memory module see Replacing the Memory Module 10 Replace the hard drive see Replacing the Hard Drive 11 Connect the speaker cable to the speaker cable connector on the I O board see Replacing the Speakers 12 Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest 13 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard 14 Replace t...

Page 11: ...tel GS45 Data bus width 64 bits DRAM bus width single channel 64 bit buses Processor address bus width 32 bits Flash EPROM 1 MB Communications Network adapter 10 100 Ethernet LAN on system board Wireless internal WLAN Mini Card with WiFi Optional WWAN and Bluetooth Mini Cards Video UMA Video type integrated on system board Video controller integrated Intel GS45 UMA Video memory dynamic based on sy...

Page 12: ...resolution 640 x 480 at 30 fps maximum Diagonal viewing angle 66 Touch Pad X Y position resolution graphics table mode 240 cpi Size Width 84 45 mm 3 32 inches sensor active area Height 41 6 mm 1 64 inches rectangle Battery Type 3 cell lithium ion 6 cell lithium ion Attributes 3 cell 6 cell Depth 23 1 mm 0 91 inches 45 62 mm 1 80 inches Height 39 04 mm 1 54 inches 45 7 mm 1 80 inches Width 204 14 m...

Page 13: ...l battery Configurable to less than 1 35 kg 2 98 lbs Computer Environment Temperature range Operating 0 to 35 C 32 to 95 F Storage 40 to 65 C 40 to 149 F Relative humidity maximum Operating 10 to 90 noncondensing Storage 5 to 90 noncondensing Maximum vibration using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment Operating 0 66 GRMS Non Operating 1 3 GRMS Maximum shock for operating me...

Page 14: ...sor board connector until the board pops up 12 Lift the memory and processor board off the system 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 CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs...

Page 15: ...eplace the processor heat sink see Replacing the Processor Heat Sink 6 Replace the palm rest bracket see Replacing the Palm Rest Bracket 7 Replace the memory module see Replacing the Memory Module 8 Replace the hard drive see Replacing the Hard Drive 9 Connect the speaker cable to the speaker cable connector on the I O board see Replacing the Speakers 10 Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Pal...

Page 16: ...re 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 heat sink CAUTION Only a certified service technician ...

Page 17: ... connector on the I O board see Replacing the Speakers 8 Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest 9 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard 10 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery Back to Contents Page NOTE This procedure assumes that you have already removed the processor heat sink and are ready to replace it NOTE The original thermal pad can be reused if the original he...

Page 18: ...1 Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN card if applicable see Removing the WLAN Card 12 Make note of the cable routing and carefully dislodge the Mini Card antenna cables from the routing guides 13 Disconnect the display cable and the camera cable from the system board connectors WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For addi...

Page 19: ...sition and replace the two screws one on each side that secure the display assembly to the computer base 3 Route the Mini Card antenna cables through the routing guides 4 Connect the antenna cables to the WWAN card if applicable see Replacing the WWAN Card 5 Connect the antenna cables to the WLAN card if applicable see Replacing the WLAN Card 1 camera cable connector 2 display cable connector 3 Mi...

Page 20: ...ry Hinge Caps Removing the Hinge Caps 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Remove the display assembly see Removing the Display Assembly 3 Press both sides of each hinge cap and lift the hinge caps out Replacing the Hinge Caps 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Place the hinge caps on the hinges and push them in 3 Replace the display assembly see Replacing the Display Assembly ...

Page 21: ... 2 Align the display bezel over the display panel and gently snap into place 3 Replace the two screws that secure the display bezel to the display back cover 4 Replace the two rubber pads one on either side over the display bezel screws 5 Replace the hinge caps see Replacing the Hinge Caps 6 Replace the display assembly see Replacing the Display Assembly Display Panel Brackets Removing the Display...

Page 22: ...play back cover 4 Replace the display bezel see Replacing the Display Bezel 5 Replace the hinge caps see Replacing the Hinge Caps 6 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 hinge caps see Removing the Hinge Caps 4 R...

Page 23: ... the display back cover 4 Replace the display panel brackets see Replacing the Display Panel Brackets 5 Replace the display bezel see Replacing the Display Bezel 6 Replace the hinge caps see Replacing the Hinge Caps 7 Replace the display assembly see Replacing the Display Assembly Back to Contents Page 1 display panel 1 display cable connector 2 pull tab 3 display back cover 4 display panel CAUTIO...

Page 24: ...ft the processor fan along with the cable off the system board Replacing the Processor Fan 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 comp...

Page 25: ...eplacing the Memory Module 7 Replace the hard drive see Replacing the Hard Drive 8 Connect the speaker cable to the speaker cable connector on the I O board see Replacing the Speakers 9 Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest 10 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard 11 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery Back to Contents Page CAUTION Before turning on the computer rep...

Page 26: ...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 the hard drive Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is On or in Sleep state CA...

Page 27: ...s fully connected to the interposer 6 Replace the three screws that secure the hard drive assembly to the computer base 7 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard 8 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery 9 Install the operating system for your computer as needed See Restoring Your Operating System in the Setup Guide 10 Install the drivers and utilities for your computer as needed See...

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Page 29: ...est 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 periodically touching an unpai...

Page 30: ... system board Press down on the connector latch to secure the keyboard cable to the system board connector 3 Align the tabs on the keyboard with the slots on the palm rest bracket and gently press the keyboard to snap it into place 4 Turn the computer over and replace the three screws that secure the keyboard to the computer base 5 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery Back to Contents Pag...

Page 31: ...puter base 11 Lift the LED board off the computer base Replacing the LED Board 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Place the LED board on 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 CAUT...

Page 32: ...ve see Replacing the Hard Drive 8 Connect the speaker cable to the speaker cable connector on the I O board see Replacing the Speakers 9 Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest 10 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard 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 stray screws r...

Page 33: ...the memory module and reinstall it 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 D...

Page 34: ...computer click Start Help and Support Dell System Information Back to Contents Page NOTE If the memory module is not installed properly the computer may not boot 1 memory module connector 2 tab 3 notch 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 35: ...y 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 ...

Page 36: ...mputer as required For more information see the Dell Technology Guide WLAN Card Removing the WLAN Card 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Remove the battery see Removing the Battery CAUTION Use firm and even pressure to slide the card into place If you use excessive force you may damage the connector Connectors on the Mini Card Antenna Cable Color Scheme WWAN 2 antenna cables Main WWAN ...

Page 37: ...LAN card 10 Remove the screw that secures the WLAN card to the system board 11 Lift the WLAN card out of the system board connector Replacing the WLAN Card 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Remove the new WLAN card from its packaging 1 WLAN card 2 screw 3 antenna cables 2 CAUTION When the Mini Card is not in the computer store it in protective antistatic packaging For more information ...

Page 38: ...he I O board see Replacing the Speakers 11 Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest 12 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard 13 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery 14 Install the drivers and utilities for your computer as required For more information see the Dell Technology Guide Back to Contents Page Connectors on the Mini Card Antenna Cable Color Scheme WLAN 2 anten...

Page 39: ...t 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 using a wrist ...

Page 40: ... Gently push back the connector latch to secure the touch pad cable to the touch pad cable connector 3 Align the palm rest on the palm rest bracket and gently snap the palm rest into place 4 Turn the computer over and replace the two screws that secure the palm rest to the computer base 5 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery Back to Contents Page 1 touch pad cable connector 2 connector la...

Page 41: ...alm rest bracket to the computer base 9 Disconnect the power button cable from the system board 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 www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repai...

Page 42: ...our screws that secure the palm rest bracket to the computer base 6 Replace the hard drive see Replacing the Hard Drive 7 Replace the speakers see Replacing the Speakers 8 Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest 9 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard 10 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery Back to Contents Page 1 power button cable 2 screws 4 3 palm rest bracket CAUTI...

Page 43: ... 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 using a wrist g...

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Page 45: ...to the system board Using a plastic scribe pry the coin cell battery from the system board Replacing the Coin Cell Battery 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Use the adhesive on the coin cell battery and adhere it to the system board WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information se...

Page 46: ...ive see Replacing the Hard Drive 8 Connect the speaker cable to the speaker cable connector on the I O board see Replacing the Speakers 9 Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest 10 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard 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 stray screws ...

Page 47: ... the I O board cable from the I O board cable connector 11 Lift the I O 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 Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs ...

Page 48: ...e the memory module see Replacing the Memory Module 7 Replace the hard drive see Replacing the Hard Drive 8 Connect the speaker cable to the speaker cable connector on the I O board see Replacing the Speakers 9 Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest 10 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard 11 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery Back to Contents Page CAUTION Before tu...

Page 49: ...e the speakers to the palm rest bracket 4 Route the speaker cable through the routing guides 5 Connect the speaker cable to the speaker cable connector on the I O 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 C...

Page 50: ...m Rest 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 51: ...2 Remove the processor heat sink see Removing the Processor Heat Sink 13 Remove the memory and processor board see Removing the Memory and Processor Board 14 Disconnect the display cable camera cable processor fan cable AC adapter connector cable I O board cable and the LED board cable from the system board connectors WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shi...

Page 52: ...e Replacing the System Board 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Place the system board on the computer base 3 Replace the three screws that secure the system board to the computer base 4 Replace the processor fan see Replacing the Processor Fan 1 camera cable connector 2 display cable connector 3 processor fan cable connector 4 AC adapter connector cable 5 I O board cable connector 6 LE...

Page 53: ...the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard 18 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery 19 Turn on the computer 20 Enter the Service Tag If you need help to enter the service tag contact Dell see Contacting Dell in the Setup Guide 21 The keyboard matrix may change after you replace the system board To set the keyboard matrix according to your country see Setting the Keyboard Matrix Setting the Ke...

Page 54: ...ered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Intel Celeron and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U S and 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 na...

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