Dell™ Inspiron™ 1470/1570 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Optical Drive Module Cover Memory Module(s) Wireless Mini-Card Coin-Cell Battery Power Button Cover Keyboard Palm Rest Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Hard Drive USB/Audio Board Speakers Card Reader Board System Board Processor Heat Sink Fan Display Camera Flashing the BIOS Model P04F and P04G series Type P04F001 and P04G001 Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make bet
Back to Contents Page Module Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 1470/1570 Service Manual Removing the Module Cover Replacing the Module 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 at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer.
Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 1470/1570 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 Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 1470/1570 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This manual provides procedures for removing and installing 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 avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer. 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) and all attached devices. 3. If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions.
Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 1470/1570 Service Manual To flash the BIOS, locate the latest BIOS update file for your computer at support.dell.com. 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. Go to support.dell.com. 4. Click Drivers & Downloads® Select Model. 5. Select the type of product in the Select Your Product Family list. 6.
Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Inspiron™ 1470/1570 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.
1. Align the connector on the Bluetooth card with the connector on the USB/audio board and press down to connect the Bluetooth card to the USB/audio board. 2. Replace the screw that secures the Bluetooth card to the USB/audio board. 3. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 4. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 5. Replace the power button cover (see Replacing the Power Button Cover). 6. Replace the Mini-Card (see Replacing the Mini-Card). 7.
Back to Contents Page Camera Dell™ Inspiron™ 1470/1570 Service Manual Removing the Camera Replacing the Camera 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. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).
Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 1470/1570 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.
Back to Contents Page Processor Heat Sink Dell™ Inspiron™ 1470/1570 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.
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Back to Contents Page Card Reader Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1470/1570 Service Manual Removing the Card Reader Board Replacing the Card Reader 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.
1 screw 2 card reader cable 3 card reader board 4 alignment posts (2) Replacing the Card Reader Board 1. Align the card reader board using the alignment posts on the computer base. 2. Replace the screw that secures the card reader board to the computer base. 3. Connect the card reader cable to the connector on the system board. 4. Replace the left speaker (see Replacing the Speakers). 5. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 6.
Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ 1470/1570 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel and 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: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer.
1 display cable connector 2 screw 3 display cable routing guides 4 display cable 5 Mini-Card antenna cables routing guides 6 slot in computer base 7 Mini-Card antenna cables 11. Hold the display while you remove the three screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base. 12. Lift and remove the display assembly from the computer base. 1 screws (3) 3 alignment posts (2) 2 display assembly Replacing the Display Assembly 1.
6. Replace the power button cover (see Replacing the Power Button Cover). 7. Replace the two screws on the base of the computer. 8. Connect the antenna cables from the Mini-Card (see Replacing the Mini- Card). 9. Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Module Cover). 10. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). Display Bezel Removing the Display Bezel CAUTION: The display bezel is extremely fragile. Be careful when removing it to prevent damaging the display bezel. 1.
Display Panel and Cable Removing the Display Panel and Cable 1. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly). 2. Remove the display bezel (see Removing the Display Bezel). 3. Remove the four screws that secure the display panel to the display cover, and raise the display panel at a angle to access the display cable. 4. Pull up on the clear pull-tab to disconnect the display cable from the display panel. 5. Remove the display panel.
Back to Contents Page Fan Dell™ Inspiron™ 1470/1570 Service Manual Removing the Fan Replacing the 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.
Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 1470/1570 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 screws (4) 2 USB/audio cable 3 hard drive assembly 4 system board 12. Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive bracket. 13. Remove the hard drive. 1 screws (4) 3 hard drive 2 hard drive bracket Replacing the Hard Drive 1. Remove the new hard drive from its packaging. Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive. 2.
12. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). 13. Install the operating system for your computer, as needed. See "Restoring Your Operating System" in the Setup Guide. 14. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as needed. For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide.
Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ 1470/1570 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.
1. Slide the keyboard cable into the connector on the system board. Press down on the connector latch to secure the keyboard cable to the system board. 2. Place the tabs along the bottom of the keyboard into the palm rest, then lower the keyboard snap it into place. 3. Replace the two screws that secure the keyboard to the palm rest. 4. Replace the power button cover (see Replacing the Power Button Cover). 5. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).
Back to Contents Page Memory Module(s) Dell™ Inspiron™ 1470/1570 Service Manual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memory Module(s) 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. Align the notch in the memory module with the tab in the memory module connector. 2. Slide the memory module firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and press the memory module down until it clicks into place. If you do not hear the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it. NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot. 1 tab 2 notch 3. Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Module Cover). 4. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).
Back to Contents Page Wireless Mini-Card Dell™ Inspiron™ 1470/1570 Service Manual Removing the Mini-Card Replacing the Mini-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.
1. Remove the new Mini-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. CAUTION: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the connectors on the card and on the system board, and realign the card. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the Mini-Card, never place cables under the card. 2.
Back to Contents Page Optical Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 1470/1570 Service Manual Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical 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. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer.
Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Inspiron™ 1470/1570 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: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface.
9. Disconnect the display cable and remove the screw from the system board. 10. Pull the Mini-Card antenna cables up through the slot in the computer base. 11. Note the routing of the cables and remove them from their routing guides. 12. Disconnect the touch pad cable and the power button cable from the system board.
For the Inspiron 1570, remove six screws on the palm rest. CAUTION: Carefully separate the palm rest from the computer base to avoid damage to the palm rest. 14. Starting with the right side of the palm rest, carefully pull up to disengage the tabs on the palm rest from the computer base. Replacing the Palm Rest 1. Align the palm rest on the computer base and gently snap the palm rest into place. 2. Replace the screws on the palm rest. 3.
14. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).
Back to Contents Page Power Button Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 1470/1570 Service Manual Removing the Power Button Cover Replacing the Power Button 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 at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer.
6. Lift the latch on the connector to disconnect the power button cable from the power button board. 1 power button cover 2 power button cable 3 connector latch 4 power button board Replacing the Power Button Cover 1. Place the power button cable into the connector, then close the latch to secure the cable to the power button board. 2. Place the power button cover on the computer and carefully snap the cover into place. 3. Close the computer and turn it upside down. 4.
Back to Contents Page Speakers Dell™ Inspiron™ 1470/1570 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.
2. Route the speaker cables. 3. Replace three screws on the right speaker and two screws on the left speaker. 4. Replace the USB/audio board (see Replacing the USB/Audio Board). 5. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 6. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 7. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Replace the power button cover (see Replacing the Power Button Cover). 9. Replace the Mini-Card (see Replacing the Mini-Card). 10.
Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1470/1570 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 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.
12. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Hard Drive). 13. Remove the USB/audio board (Removing the USB/Audio Board). 14. Remove the card reader board (see Removing the Card Reader Board). 15. Disconnect the power cable and the fan cable from the system board. 1 fan cable 3 system board 2 power cable 16. Remove the two screws that secure the system board to the computer base. 17. Lift the system board up at an angle to ease the I/O connectors out from the computer base.
10. Replace the coin-cell battery (see Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery). 11. Replace the Mini-Card (see Replacing the Mini-Card). 12. Connect the USB/audio cable under the module cover that is connected to the system board and USB/audio board. 13. Replace the memory module(s) (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 14. Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Module Cover). 15. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 16. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).
Back to Contents Page Dell™ Inspiron™ 1470/1570 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.
Back to Contents Page USB/Audio Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1470/1570 Service Manual Removing the USB/Audio Board Replacing the USB/Audio 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.
1 USB/audio cables (2) 2 USB/audio board 3 screw (Inspiron 1470) 4 USB connectors (2) 5 speaker cable 6 audio connectors (2) For the Inspiron 1570 model, remove the three screws that secure the USB/audio board to the computer base. 1 screws (3) (Inspiron 1570) 15. Lift the USB/audio board and ease the USB and audio connectors out of the computer base. Replacing the USB/Audio Board 1. Place the USB connectors, then the audio connectors into the computer base. 2.
11. Replace the Mini-Card (see Replacing the Mini-Card). 12. Connect the cable under the module cover that is connected to the system board and USB/audio board. 13. Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Module Cover). 14. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 15. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).