Dell™ Inspiron™ 11 Service Manual 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 Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of
Back to Contents Page AC Adapter Connector Dell™ Inspiron™ 11 Service Manual Removing the AC Adapter Connector Replacing the AC Adapter 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 repairs on your computer.
Replacing the AC Adapter Connector 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Place the AC adapter connector on the system board. 3. Connect the AC adapter connector cable to the system board connector. 4. Route the Mini-Card antenna cables through the routing guides. 5. Connect the antenna cables to the WWAN card, if applicable (see Replacing the WWAN Card). 6. Connect the antenna cables to the WLAN card, if applicable (see Replacing the WLAN Card). 7.
Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 11 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This manual provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following conditions exist: l You have performed the steps in Turning Off Your Computer and Before Working Inside Your Computer. l You have read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device. 3. Disconnect all telephone or network cables from the computer. 4. Press and eject any installed cards from the Memory Card Reader. 5. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets. 6. Disconnect all attached devices from your computer.
Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 11 Service Manual 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 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.
Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Dell™ Inspiron™ 11 Service Manual Removing the Bluetooth Card 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 certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer.
3. Replace the screw that secures the Bluetooth card to the system board. 4. Replace the palm rest bracket (see Replacing the Palm Rest Bracket). 5. Replace the memory module (see Replacing the Memory Module). 6. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 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.
Back to Contents Page Camera Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 11 Service Manual Removing the Camera Board Replacing the Camera 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 on your computer.
Replacing the Camera Board 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the camera board on the display cover. 3. Connect the camera cable to the connector on the camera board. 4. Replace the display panel (see Replacing the Display Panel). 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). 8.
Back to Contents Page Comprehensive Specifications Dell™ Inspiron™ 11 Service Manual This document provides information that you may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start the option to view information about your computer.
USB two 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connectors one 4-pin power USB 2.0-compliant connector HDMI one HDMI connector Display Type 11.6-inch HD+ WLED with TrueLife Dimensions: Height 144 mm (5.7 inches) Width 256.12 mm (10.1 inches) Diagonal 293.83 mm (11.6 inches) Maximum resolution 1366 x 768 at 262 K colors Refresh rate 60 Hz Operating angle 0° (closed) to 135° Luminance 180 min. 200 typ. cd/m² Viewing Angles: Horizontal ±40° min Vertical +15°/–30° min Pixel pitch 0.1875 x 0.
Storage –40° to 65°C (–40° to 149°F) Coin-cell battery CR-2032 AC Adapter Input voltage 100–240 VAC Input current (maximum) 1.5 A Input frequency 50–60 Hz Output power 65 W Output current 3.34 A (continuous) Rated output voltage 19.5 ± 1 VDC Dimensions: Height 16 mm (0.63 inches) Width 66 mm (2.6 inches) Length 127 mm (5 inches) Weight (without cables) 0.25 kg (0.
Back to Contents Page Memory and Processor Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 11 Service Manual Removing the Memory and Processor Board Replacing the Memory and Processor 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 on your computer.
Replacing the Memory and Processor Board 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Align the notch in the memory and processor board with the tab in the connector. 3. Slide the memory and processor board firmly into the slot at a 30-degree angle, and press the memory and processor board down until it clicks into place. If you do not hear the click, remove the memory and processor board and reinstall it. 4. Replace the four screws that secure the memory and processor board to the system board.
Back to Contents Page Processor Heat Sink Dell™ Inspiron™ 11 Service Manual Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat 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.
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 heat sink is replaced. If the heat sink is replaced, use the thermal pad provided in the kit to ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved. 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Place the processor heat sink on the system board. 3.
Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ 11 Service Manual Display Assembly Hinge Caps Display Bezel Display Panel Brackets 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 technician should perform repairs on your computer.
1 camera cable connector 3 Mini-Card antenna cables 14. 1 display cable connector Remove the two screws (one on each side) that secure the display assembly to the computer base. display assembly 15. 2 2 screws (2) Lift the display assembly off the computer. Replacing the Display Assembly 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Place the display assembly in position and replace the two screws (one on each side) that secure the display assembly to the computer base. 3.
6. Connect the display cable and the camera cable to the system board connectors. 7. Replace the I/O board (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).
Removing the Display Bezel CAUTION: The display bezel is extremely fragile. Be careful when removing it to prevent damaging the bezel. 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. Remove the two rubber pads (one on either side) covering the screws on the display bezel. 5. Remove the two screws that secure the display bezel to the display back cover. 6.
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. Remove the display bezel (see Removing the Display Bezel). 5. Remove the four screws (two on each bracket) that secure the display panel brackets to the display back cover. 6. Lift the display panel brackets off the display panel. 1 screws (4) 2 display panel brackets (2) Replacing the Display Panel Brackets 1.
1 display panel 7. 8. Peel the pull-tab on the display cable and lift the pull-tab to disconnect the display cable from the display cable connector. 1 display cable connector 2 pull-tab 3 display back cover 4 display panel Lift the display panel off the display back cover. Replacing the Display Panel 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Connect the display cable to the display cable connector on the display panel. 3. Align the display panel with the display back cover. 4.
Back to Contents Page Processor Fan Dell™ Inspiron™ 11 Service Manual Removing the Processor Fan 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 computer.
1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Place the processor fan on the system board. 3. Replace the screw that secures the processor fan to the computer base. 4. Connect the processor fan cable to the system board connector. 5. Replace the palm rest bracket (see Replacing the Palm Rest Bracket). 6. Replace the memory module (see Replacing the Memory Module). 7. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 8.
Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 11 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive 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 hard drive from the computer when the drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive.
1 pull-tab 7. 1 2 hard drive assembly Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive bracket to the hard drive and remove the hard drive bracket. screws (4) 2 hard drive bracket Replacing the Hard Drive 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the new hard drive from its packaging. Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive. 3. Replace the hard drive bracket and the four screws that secure the hard drive bracket to the hard drive. 4.
Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ 11 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard 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.
6. Ease the keyboard up until the keyboard cable connector is visible. 7. Without pulling hard on the keyboard, hold it towards the display. 8. Lift the connector latch and pull the pull-tab on the keyboard cable to disconnect the keyboard cable from the system board connector. 9. Lift the keyboard off the palm rest bracket. 1 keyboard 2 tabs (5) 3 keyboard cable 4 pull-tab 5 connector latch Replacing the Keyboard 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2.
Back to Contents Page LED Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 11 Service Manual Removing the LED Board Replacing the LED 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 on your computer.
3. Replace the screw that secures the LED board to the computer base. 4. Connect the LED board cable to the system board connector. 5. Replace the palm rest bracket (see Replacing the Palm Rest Bracket). 6. Replace 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.
Back to Contents Page Memory Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 11 Service Manual Removing the Memory Module Replacing the Memory 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: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer.
NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot. 1 memory module connector 3 notch 4. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 5. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). 2 tab 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. 6. Turn on the computer.
Back to Contents Page Wireless Mini-Card(s) Dell™ Inspiron™ 11 Service Manual WWAN Card WLAN 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 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.
Replacing the WWAN Card 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the new WWAN card from its packaging. CAUTION: Use firm and even pressure to slide the card into place. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector. 3. Insert the WWAN card connector at a 45-degree angle into the system board connector. 4. Press the other end of the WWAN card down on the system board. 5. Replace the screw that secures the WWAN card to the system board. 6.
3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest). 5. Disconnect the speaker cable from the speaker cable connector on the I/O board (see Removing the Speakers). 6. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Hard Drive). 7. Remove the memory module (see Removing the Memory Module). 8. Remove the palm rest bracket (see Removing the Palm Rest Bracket). 9. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN card.
3. Insert the WLAN card connector at a 45-degree angle into the system board connector. 4. Press the other end of the WLAN card down on the system board. 5. Replace the screw that secures the WLAN card to the system board. 6. Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the WLAN card you are installing. The following table provides the antenna cable color scheme for the WLAN card supported by your computer.
Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Inspiron™ 11 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing 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.
5. Turn the palm rest over the keyboard to access the touch pad cable connector. 6. Release the connector latch that secures the touch pad cable. 7. Pull the pull-tab on the touch pad cable to disconnect the touch pad cable from the touch pad cable connector. 8. Lift the palm rest off the computer. 1 touch pad cable connector 2 connector latch 3 pull-tab 4 touch pad cable 5 palm rest bracket Replacing the Palm Rest 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2.
Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Bracket Dell™ Inspiron™ 11 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Bracket Replacing the Palm Rest Bracket 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.
1 power button cable 3 palm rest bracket 2 10. Lift the palm rest bracket off the computer base. screws (4) Replacing the Palm Rest Bracket 1. Follow the procedure in Before You Begin. 2. Place the palm rest bracket on the computer base. 3. Replace the four screws that secure the palm rest bracket to the computer base. 4. Connect the power button cable to the system board connector. 5. Turn the computer over and replace the four screws that secure the palm rest bracket to the computer base.
Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 11 Service Manual Removing the Battery Replacing the Battery 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.
Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 11 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 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.
3. Connect the coin-cell battery cable to the system board connector. 4. Replace the Bluetooth card (see Replacing the Bluetooth Card). 5. Replace the palm rest bracket (see Replacing the Palm Rest Bracket). 6. Replace 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.
Back to Contents Page I/O Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 11 Service Manual Removing the I/O Board Replacing 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. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer.
Replacing the I/O Board 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Align the connectors on the I/O board with the slots on the computer base. 3. Replace the screw that secures the I/O board to the computer base. 4. Connect the I/O board cable to the I/O board cable connector. 5. Replace the palm rest bracket (see Replacing the Palm Rest Bracket). 6. Replace the memory module (see Replacing the Memory Module). 7. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 8.
Back to Contents Page Speakers Dell™ Inspiron™ 11 Service Manual Removing the Speakers Replacing the Speakers 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.
6. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 7. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). 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.
Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 11 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Setting the Keyboard Matrix 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.
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 LED board cable connector 15. Remove the processor fan (see Removing the Processor Fan). 16. Remove the coin-cell battery (see Removing the Coin-Cell Battery). 17. Remove the three screws that secure the system board to the computer base. 18. Lift the system board off the computer base. 1 screws (3) 2 system board Replacing the System Board 1.
5. Connect the display cable, camera cable, processor fan cable, AC adapter connector cable, I/O board cable, and the LED board cable to the system board connectors. 6. Replace the WLAN card, if applicable (see Replacing the WLAN Card). 7. Replace the WWAN card, if applicable (see Replacing the WWAN Card). 8. Replace the memory and processor board (see Replacing the Memory and Processor Board). 9. Replace the processor heat sink (see Replacing the Processor Heat Sink). 10.
Back to Contents Page Dell™ Inspiron™ 11 Service Manual 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. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2009 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.