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Dell™ Inspiron™ 1545 Service Manual 

 

 

Notes, Notices, and Cautions 

Information in this document is subject to change without notice. 

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Inspiron

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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

 

Display

 

Camera (Optional)

 

Palm Rest

 

Speakers

 

Daughter Board

 

System Board

 

Wireless Mini-Card

 

Audio Connector Cover

 

Thermal Fan

 

USB Extend Cable

 

Charger Board

 

Coin-Cell Battery

 

Battery Latch Assembly

 

Flashing the BIOS

 

NOTE: 

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

NOTICE: 

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

 

CAUTION: 

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Страница 1: ... 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 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 Tec...

Страница 2: ...age 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 connector on...

Страница 3: ...rmation see the Regulatory 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...

Страница 4: ...oard see Replacing the System 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 touc...

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Страница 6: ...afety 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 t...

Страница 7: ...he computer over 8 Slide 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 De...

Страница 8: ...and click Yes in the pop 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 ...

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Страница 10: ...puter 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 connector ...

Страница 11: ...ting guides 3 Connect the 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: ...rackets to the display frame 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 e...

Страница 13: ...Great user manuals database on UserManuals info 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: ...cover in place 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...

Страница 15: ...base on UserManuals info 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: ...lacing the System 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 unpa...

Страница 17: ...System 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...

Страница 18: ...e 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 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...

Страница 19: ... and adhere the pad to the 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...

Страница 20: ...r 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 computer NOTICE To help preve...

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Страница 22: ...r 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 back panel on the computer NOTICE To help preve...

Страница 23: ...ion 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 bo...

Страница 24: ...rd so that they are clear 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 ...

Страница 25: ...Connect the appropriate 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...

Страница 26: ... the display panel and gently 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...

Страница 27: ...ws three on either side 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 Displ...

Страница 28: ...op 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 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 th...

Страница 29: ...play Inverter 1 Connect 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: ...e 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 inside the computer NOTICE Onl...

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Страница 32: ...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 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 N...

Страница 33: ... assembly to the computer 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 driv...

Страница 34: ...puter 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 computer NOTICE To help p...

Страница 35: ...UserManuals info 3 Replace 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: ... down until it clicks into 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 ...

Страница 37: ...n on the computer As the 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 da...

Страница 38: ... 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 battery see Before Working Inside Your Com...

Страница 39: ...y until it clicks into place 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 loca...

Страница 40: ...s into place 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...

Страница 41: ...ter base ATI Mobility Radeon 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 unpa...

Страница 42: ...touch pad cable Bluetooth 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 ...

Страница 43: ...board 10 Replace the center 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: ...e system board connector 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 ...

Страница 45: ... user manuals database on UserManuals info 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: ...place the four speaker screws 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 electrost...

Страница 47: ... Removing the Processor 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 safet...

Страница 48: ...g the Processor Heat Sink 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 ...

Страница 49: ...ows Vista and Windows 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 Febr...

Страница 50: ...ng 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 yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted m...

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