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 Before You Begin  

Dell™ Inspiron™ 1545 Service Manual 

 

  

Recommended Tools 

 

  

Turning Off Your Computer 

 

  

Before Working Inside Your Computer 

 

 
This section provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the 
following conditions exist: 

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You have performed the steps in 

Turning Off Your Computer

 and 

Before Working Inside Your Computer

 

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You have read the safety information that shipped with your computer

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A component can be replaced or

if purchased separately

installed by performing the removal procedure in reverse order. 

 

 

Recommended Tools  

The procedures in this document may require the following tools: 

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Small flat-blade screwdriver 

 

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Phillips screwdriver 

 

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Processor extraction tool 

 

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BIOS upgrade CD 

 

 

Turning Off Your Computer  

 

 

1.

Save and close all open files and exit all open programs.  
 

 

  

2.

In Windows Vista

®

, click 

Start

 

 , click the arrow 

 , and then click 

Shut Down

 

 

The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process finishes. 

 

 

3.

Ensure that the computer and any 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 for at least 8 to 10 seconds 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 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.  
 

 

NOTICE: 

To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer.

 

CAUTION: 

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.

 

NOTICE: 

Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components or contacts on a card. Hold a card by its edges or by its metal 

mounting bracket. Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by its pins.

 

NOTICE: 

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.

 

NOTICE: 

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, 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 begin working inside the computer. 

 

NOTICE: 

To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device.

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Страница 1: ...is 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 PP41L March 2009 Rev A01 Before You Begin Base Cover Hard Drive Memory Optical Drive Processor Heat Sink Processor Center Control Cover Keyboard Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Power Board Disp...

Страница 2: ...ng 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 NOTICE 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 compute...

Страница 3: ...ry Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION Before performing this procedures turn off the computer disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer disconnect the modem from the wall connector and the computer and remove any other external cables from the computer NOTICE To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap...

Страница 4: ...ystem Board Back to Contents Page CAUTION 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 NOTICE To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal ...

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Страница 6: ...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 NOTICE To avoid losing data save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer CA...

Страница 7: ... and hold the battery release latch 9 Slide the battery out of the battery bay 10 Press the power button to ground the system board Back to Contents Page NOTICE To help prevent damage to the system board you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you service the computer NOTICE To avoid damage to the computer use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer Do not use b...

Страница 8: ... up window to save configuration changes 7 The BIOS upgrade finishes and the computer restarts automatically Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive 1 Ensure 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 Download Now to download the file...

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Страница 10: ...king 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 NOTICE 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 compu...

Страница 11: ...e cable to the system board connector 4 Replace the screw that secures the Bluetooth card 5 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard 6 Replace the center control cover see Replacing the Center Control Cover 7 Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place Back to Contents Page ...

Страница 12: ...rame 4 Connect the camera cable to the connector on the camera board 5 Replace the display panel see Replacing the Display Panel CAUTION 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 NOTICE To avoid electrostatic discharge g...

Страница 13: ...6 Replace the display bezel see Replacing the Display Bezel 7 Replace the display assembly see Replacing the Display Assembly Back to Contents Page ...

Страница 14: ...efore 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 NOTICE 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 ...

Страница 15: ...2 Turn the computer over and replace the two screws that secure the center control cover to the computer base 3 Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place Back to Contents Page ...

Страница 16: ...Back to Contents Page CAUTION 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 NOTICE To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such...

Страница 17: ...tents Page CAUTION 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 NOTICE To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as a conne...

Страница 18: ...ng a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as a connector on the back of the computer NOTICE 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 NOTICE To avoid damage to the processor hold the ...

Страница 19: ...he portion of the processor heat sink that covers the processor 4 Replace the processor heat sink see Replacing the Processor Heat Sink 5 Replace the base cover see Replacing the Base Cover 6 Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place 7 Update the BIOS using the BIOS upgrade CD see Flashing the BIOS Back to Contents Page NOTICE A processor that is not properly seated can res...

Страница 20: ...ation that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance NOTICE 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 NOTICE To help prevent damage to the system ...

Страница 21: ...Back to Contents Page ...

Страница 22: ...ty information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance NOTICE To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as the back panel on the computer NOTICE To help prevent damage to the system ...

Страница 23: ...ur computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance NOTICE 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 NOTICE To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main batt...

Страница 24: ...r of the computer base 10 Pull the display cable pull tab to disconnect the display cable from the connector on the system board 11 Disconnect the optional camera cable from the system board connector 12 Make note of the cable routing and carefully dislodge the cables from their routing guides 13 Remove the four screws two on either side that secure the display assembly 14 Lift the display assembl...

Страница 25: ...antenna cables to the Mini Card The following table provides the antenna cable color scheme for the Mini Card supported by your computer 9 Replace the base cover see Replacing the Base Cover 10 Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place Display Bezel Removing the Display Bezel 1 Remove the display assembly see Removing the Display Assembly 1 Mini Card antenna cable routing s...

Страница 26: ...ently snap into place 2 Replace the five screws and tighten the captive screw 3 Replace the six rubber screw covers 4 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 Display Bezel 3 Remove the two screws securing the display panel 4 Remove the two ...

Страница 27: ...2 Replace the display panel cable see Replacing the Display Panel Cable 3 Connect the cables to the connectors on either side of the inverter board 4 Align the display panel and the inverter board with the display frame 5 Replace the two screws securing the display panel 6 Replace the two screws securing the inverter board 7 Replace the display bezel see Replacing the Display Bezel 8 Replace the d...

Страница 28: ... 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 Display Inverter Removing the Display Inverter 1 Remove the display assembly see Removing the Display Assembly 2 Remove the display bezel see Removing the Display Bezel 3 Remove the display panel see Removing the Display Panel 4 Discon...

Страница 29: ...the cables to the connectors on either side of the inverter board 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 to Contents Page 1 inverter board ...

Страница 30: ...om regulatory_compliance NOTICE 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 NOTICE To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Before Working Inside Your Computer before working inside the computer NOTICE Only a certified service te...

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Страница 32: ...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 NOTICE Hard drives are extremely fragile Exercise care when handling the hard drive NOTICE To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Before Working Inside Your Computer before working inside the computer NOTICE Only a certified s...

Страница 33: ...r base 6 Slide the battery into the bay until it clicks into place 7 Install the operating system for your computer as needed see Dell Technology Guide 8 Install the drivers and utilities for your computer as needed see Dell Technology Guide Back to Contents Page 1 hard drive cage 2 screws 2 3 hard drive 4 hard drive bezel NOTICE Use firm and even pressure to slide the drive into place If you use ...

Страница 34: ...formation that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance NOTICE 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 NOTICE To help prevent damage to the sys...

Страница 35: ...ce the two screws at the top of the keyboard 4 Replace the center control cover see Replacing the Center Control Cover 5 Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place Back to Contents Page ...

Страница 36: ...to place If you do not hear the click remove the module and reinstall it CAUTION 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 NOTICE To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by pe...

Страница 37: ... computer boots it detects the additional memory 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 1 tab 2 notch NOTICE If the cover is difficult to close remove the memory module and reinstall it Forcing the cover to close may damage your computer ...

Страница 38: ...ee the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance NOTICE 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 NOTICE To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Before Working Inside Your Computer before working ins...

Страница 39: ...lace 8 Install the drivers and utilities for your computer as required For more information see the Dell Technology Guide Back to Contents Page NOTICE When the Mini Card is not in the computer store it in protective antistatic packaging For more information see Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge in the safety information that shipped with your computer NOTE The location of the Mini Card ma...

Страница 40: ...tents Page CAUTION 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 NOTICE To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as the bac...

Страница 41: ...deon Mobile Intel GMA CAUTION 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 NOTICE To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such...

Страница 42: ...h card cable and power board cable to the system board connectors 3 Replace the five screws on the top of the palm rest 4 Turn the computer and replace the eleven screws in the computer base 5 Replace the display assembly see Replacing the Display Assembly 6 Replace the processor heat sink and the processor see Replacing the Processor Heat Sink and Installing the Processor 7 Reinstall the memory m...

Страница 43: ...ter control cover see Replacing the Center Control Cover 11 Replace the optical drive see Replacing the Optical Drive 12 Replace the hard drive see Replacing the Hard Drive 13 Reinstall the ExpressCards in the ExpressCard slot if any 14 Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place Back to Contents Page ...

Страница 44: ... 3 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard CAUTION 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 NOTICE To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an...

Страница 45: ...4 Replace the center control cover see Replacing the Center Control Cover 5 Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place Back to Contents Page ...

Страница 46: ...crews two on each speaker that secure the speakers 5 Replace the palm rest Replacing the Palm Rest Back to Contents Page CAUTION 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 NOTICE To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yo...

Страница 47: ...9 Remove the display assembly see Removing the Display Assembly 10 Remove the palm rest see Removing the Palm Rest 11 Remove the daughter board see Removing the Daughter Board 12 Remove the four screws that secure the system board to the computer base CAUTION Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices informa...

Страница 48: ...k and Installing the Processor 9 Replace any installed memory modules see Replacing the Memory Module s 10 Replace the base cover see Replacing the Base Cover 11 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard 12 Replace the center control cover see Replacing the Center Control Cover 13 Replace the optical drive see Replacing the Optical Drive 14 Replace the hard drive see Replacing the Hard Drive...

Страница 49: ...sta 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 February 2009 Rev A01 Back t...

Страница 50: ... Contents Page CAUTION 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 NOTICE To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as a c...

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