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Dell™ Inspiron™ 1440 Service Manual 

 

 

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings 

Information in this document is subject to change without notice. 

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Windows

Windows Vista

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Model PP42L  

June 2009 Rev. A00 

Before You Begin

 

Battery 

 

Hard Drive 

 

Optical Drive 

 

Module Cover 

 

Memory Module(s) 

 

Wireless Mini-Card 

 

Center Control Cover 

 

Keyboard 

 

Power Button Board 

 

Palm Rest 

 

Display 

 

Camera (Optional) 

 

Internal Card With Bluetooth

® 

Wireless Technology 

 

Speakers 

 

USB Board 

 

System Board

 

Processor Heat Sink 

 

Processor Module 

 

Coin-Cell Battery 

 

Daughter Board 

 

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: 

A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. 

Summary of Contents for Inspiron 1440

Page 1: ... 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 PP42L June 2009 Rev A00 Before You Begin Battery Hard Drive Optical Drive Module Cover Memory Module s Wireless Mini Card Center Control Cover Keyboard Power Button Board Palm Rest Display Camera Opt...

Page 2: ...e 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 To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unp...

Page 3: ...er from potential damage and to help to ensure your own personal safety 1 Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched 2 Turn off your computer see Turning Off Your Computer 3 If the computer is connected to a docking device docked undock it See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions CAUTION To avoid losing data sa...

Page 4: ...t your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets 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 ...

Page 5: ... that the AC adapter is plugged in the main battery is properly installed and a network cable is attached 2 Turn on the computer 3 Locate the latest BIOS update file for your computer at support dell com 4 Click Drivers Downloads Select Model 5 Select the type of product in the Select Your Product Family list 6 Select the product brand in the Select Your Product Line list 7 Select the product mode...

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Page 7: ... the power button board see Removing the Power Button Board 10 Remove the palm rest see Removing the Palm Rest 11 Lift the Bluetooth card to disconnect it from the system board connector 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 H...

Page 8: ...rd 4 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard 5 Replace the center control cover see Replacing the Center Control Cover 6 Replace the optical drive see Replacing the Optical Drive 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 ...

Page 9: ...he camera module 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 To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as ...

Page 10: ...3 Replace the display bezel see Replacing the Display Bezel 4 Replace the display assembly see Replacing the Display Assembly Back to Contents Page ...

Page 11: ...e 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 To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unp...

Page 12: ...ep 19 in Replacing the System Board 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 To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically tou...

Page 13: ...e such as the back panel on the computer CAUTION To prevent intermittent contact between the ZIF socket cam screw and the processor when removing or replacing the processor press to apply slight pressure to the center of the processor while turning the cam screw CAUTION To avoid damage to the processor hold the screwdriver so that it is perpendicular to the processor when turning the cam screw CAU...

Page 14: ... to secure the processor module to the system board 4 Replace the processor heat sink see Replacing the Processor Heat Sink Back to Contents Page NOTE If a new processor is installed you will receive a new thermal cooling assembly which will include an affixed thermal pad or you will receive a new thermal pad along with documentation to illustrate proper installation NOTE The pin 1 corner of the p...

Page 15: ... 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 To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainte...

Page 16: ...Back to Contents Page ...

Page 17: ...computer base 3 Replace the system board see Replacing the System Board 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 To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist gr...

Page 18: ... 11 Remove the palm rest see Removing the Palm Rest 12 Disconnect the camera cable from the system board connector 13 Make note of the Mini Card antenna cables camera cable and the display cable routing and remove the cables from their routing guides WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices informat...

Page 19: ...es camera cable and display cable through the routing guides 3 Connect the camera cable to the system board connector 4 Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest 5 Replace the power button board see Removing the Power Button Board 6 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard 7 Replace the center control cover see Replacing the Center Control Cover 8 Replace the two screws at the botto...

Page 20: ...e display bezel 3 Remove the display bezel Replacing the Display Bezel 1 Realign the display bezel over the display panel and gently snap into place 2 Replace the display assembly see Replacing the Display Assembly Display Panel Removing the Display Panel 1 Remove the display assembly see Removing the Display Assembly 2 Remove the display bezel see Removing the Display Bezel 3 Remove the six screw...

Page 21: ... on the display cover 3 Route the Mini Card cables camera cable and display cable through the hinge latches 4 Replace the six screws that secure the display panel to the display cover 5 Replace the display bezel see Replacing the Display Bezel 6 Replace the display assembly see Replacing the Display Assembly Display Panel Cable Removing the Display Panel Cable 1 Follow the procedures in Before You...

Page 22: ... to the display board connector and disconnect the display panel cable Replacing the Display Panel Cable 1 Connect the display panel cable to the display board connector and secure it with the conductive tape 2 Replace the display panel see Replacing the Display Panel 3 Replace the display bezel see Replacing the Display Bezel 4 Replace the display assembly see Replacing the Display Assembly Back ...

Page 23: ... 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 CAUTION Hard drives are extremely fragile Exercise care when handling 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 w...

Page 24: ... Slide the hard drive assembly into the hard drive compartment until it is fully seated 5 Replace the two screws that secure the hard drive assembly to the computer base 6 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery 7 Install the operating system for your computer as needed See Restoring Your Operating System in the Setup Guide 8 Install the drivers and utilities for your computer as needed For ...

Page 25: ...he cable 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 To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface CAUTION Only a c...

Page 26: ... to the system board connector 2 Align the five tabs on the keyboard with the slots on the palm rest 3 Place the keyboard on the palm rest 4 Replace the two screws that secure the keyboard to the palm rest 5 Replace the center control cover see Replacing the Center Control Cover 6 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery Back to Contents Page 1 keyboard tabs 5 2 keyboard cable connector ...

Page 27: ...sembly 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 To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as a connecto...

Page 28: ...r place the latch spring over the hook on the computer base 3 Push the plastic clips on the battery release latch into the hole on the battery latch assembly to secure the battery release latch 4 Replace the system board see Replacing the System Board Back to Contents Page ...

Page 29: ...ur 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 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 the back of the computer CAUTION O...

Page 30: ...the battery see Replacing the Battery or 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 s and automatically updates the system configuration information To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer click Start Help and Support Dell System Information Back to Contents Page NOTE If the memory mod...

Page 31: ...atory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface 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 help prev...

Page 32: ...tery 8 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 system b...

Page 33: ...e 3 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 To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by pe...

Page 34: ... base 9 Make note of the Mini Card cables routing and remove the cables from the 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 regulatory_compliance CAUTION To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist ...

Page 35: ...the display cable and touch pad cable from their respective system board connectors 14 Make note of the 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 15 Remove the seven screws on the palm rest 1 routing guides 1 touch pad cable connector 2 display cable connector 3 antenna cable slot on the comput...

Page 36: ... the power button board see Replacing the Power Button Board 6 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard 7 Replace the center control cover see Replacing the Center Control Cover 8 Replace the five screws at the bottom of the computer 9 Route and connect the antenna cables to the Mini Card see Replacing the Mini Card 10 Replace the memory module s see Replacing the Memory Module s 11 Replace...

Page 37: ...onnector on the system board Press down the power button board cable lock to secure the cable to 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 To avoid electrostatic discharge groun...

Page 38: ...3 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard 4 Replace the center control cover see Replacing the Center Control Cover 5 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery Back to Contents Page ...

Page 39: ...ith your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing tha...

Page 40: ...ard 11 Remove the screw that secures the speaker to the computer base 12 Release the speakers from the latches on computer base 13 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 information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance...

Page 41: ... the Display Assembly 5 Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest 6 Replace the power button board see Replacing the Power Button Board 7 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard 8 Replace the center control cover see Replacing the Center Control Cover 9 Replace the memory module s see Replacing the Memory Module s 10 Replace the module cover see Replacing the Module Cover 11 Replac...

Page 42: ...ard see Removing the Bluetooth Card 13 Disconnect the speakers cable and the USB board cable from their respective system board connectors 14 Remove the three screws that secure the system board to the computer base 15 Lift the system board to disconnect the system board from the connector on the daughter board WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped wi...

Page 43: ...place the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest 11 Replace the power button board see Replacing the Power Button Board 12 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard 13 Replace the center control cover see Replacing the Center Control Cover 14 Replace the Mini Card see Replacing the Mini Card 15 Replace the optical drive see Replacing the Optical Drive 16 Replace the hard drive see Replacing t...

Page 44: ...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 ...

Page 45: ...ista 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 June 2009 Rev A00 Back to C...

Page 46: ... cable routing and remove the USB board cable from the computer base 13 Lift the edge of the USB board till the routing guide on the computer base angle the USB board to the right until it clears the routing guide and lift the USB 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 practic...

Page 47: ...and connect it to the system board connector 6 Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest 7 Replace the power button board see Replacing the Power Button Board 8 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard 9 Replace the center control cover see Replacing the Center Control Cover 10 Replace the optical drive see Replacing the Optical Drive 11 Replace the memory module s see Replacing the...

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