Dell™ Inspiron™ 1764 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Optical Drive Module Cover Coin-Cell Battery Memory Module(s) Wireless Mini-Card Hard Drive Power Button Panel Keyboard Palm Rest Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Processor Fan USB/Audio Board Optical Drive Board Microphone AC Adapter Connector Speakers System Board Processor Heat Sink Processor Module USB Connector Battery Latch Assembly Display Camera Module Flashing the BIOS Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicate
Back to Contents Page AC Adapter Connector Dell™ Inspiron™ 1764 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.
1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Place the AC adapter connector in the computer base. 3. Replace the screw that secures the AC adapter connector to the computer base. 4. Connect the AC adapter connector cable to the connector on the system board. 5. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 6. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Replace the power button panel (see Replacing the Power Button Panel). 8.
Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 1764 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™ 1764 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.
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. 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. Eject the card from the 7-in-1 memory card reader, if applicable. 5.
Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 1764 Service Manual 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Go to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. Click Select Model. 4. Locate the BIOS update file for your computer: NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located at the bottom of the computer. If you have your computer's Service Tag: a. Click Enter a Service Tag. b. Enter your computer's Service Tag in the Enter a service tag: field, click Go, and proceed to step 5.
Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Inspiron™ 1764 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.
2. Align the connector on the Bluetooth card with the connector on the system board, and press down to connect the Bluetooth card to the system board. 3. Replace the screw that secures the Bluetooth card to the system board. 4. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 5. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 6. Replace the power button panel (see Replacing the Power Button Panel). 7. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 8.
Back to Contents Page Camera Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 1764 Service Manual Removing the Camera Module Replacing the 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: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer.
3. Replace the tape to secure the camera cable to the camera module. 4. Use the alignment posts to place the camera module on the display cover. 5. Press down on the camera module to secure it to the display cover. 6. Replace the display panel (see Replacing the Display Panel). 7. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Display Bezel). 8. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 9. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).
Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 1764 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 Module Cover Dell™ Inspiron™ 1764 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 Processor Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 1764 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor 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.
Replacing the Processor Module 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. 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Align the pin-1 corner of the processor module with the pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket, then place the processor module.
Back to Contents Page Processor Heat Sink Dell™ Inspiron™ 1764 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.
3. Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 24 in Replacing the System Board. 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 Display Dell™ Inspiron™ 1764 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Panel Brackets Display Hinges Display 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.
10. Pull the Mini-Card antenna cables up through the slot in the computer base. 11. Note the routing of the Mini-Card antenna cables and remove them from the routing guides on the palm rest. 12. Disconnect the display cable from the connector on the system board, and remove the display cable grounding screw. 1 Mini-Card antenna cable routing 2 display cable grounding screw 3 display cable 4 slot in computer base 13.
3. Replace the three screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base. 4. Connect the display cable to the connector on the system board, and replace the display cable grounding screw. 5. Route the Mini-Card antenna cables through the routing guides on the palm rest. 6. Thread the Mini-Card antenna cables through the slot in the computer base. 7. Turn the computer over and replace the two screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base. 8.
3. Place the display bezel over the hinges first. 4. Gently press down around the display bezel to snap it into place. 5. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 6. 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. Display Panel Removing the Display Panel 1.
1 tape 3 display cable 2 display panel Replacing the Display Panel 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Connect the display cable to the connector on the back of the display panel, and replace the tape to secure the cable. 3. Use the alignment posts to correctly place the display panel on the display cover. 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.
1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the six screws that secure the display panel brackets to the display panel. 3. Replace the display panel (see Replacing the Display Panel). 4. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Display Bezel). 5. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly). 6. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).
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. Display Cable Removing the Display Cable 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly). 3. Remove the display bezel (see Removing the Display Bezel). 4.
Back to Contents Page Processor Fan Dell™ Inspiron™ 1764 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.
Replacing the Processor Fan 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Place the processor fan in the computer base. 3. Replace the two screws that secure the processor fan to the computer base. 4. Connect the processor fan cable to the connector on the system board. 5. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 6. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Replace the power button panel (see Replacing the Power Button Panel). 8.
Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 1764 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) 3 hard drive bracket 2 hard drive 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. Place the hard drive in the hard drive bracket. 4. Replace the four screws that secure the hard drive bracket to the hard drive. 5. Place the hard drive assembly in the computer base. 6.
Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ 1764 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 connector latch 9. 2 keyboard cable Lift the keyboard off the palm rest. Replacing the Keyboard 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Place the keyboard upside down on the palm rest. 3. Slide the keyboard cable into the connector on the system board, and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable. 4. Slide the tabs on the keyboard into the slots on the palm rest and lower the keyboard into place. 5.
Back to Contents Page Battery Latch Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 1764 Service Manual Removing the Battery Latch Assembly Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly 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.
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 Memory Module(s) Dell™ Inspiron™ 1764 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. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Align the notch in the memory module with the tab in the memory module connector. 3. 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 4. Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Module Cover). 5.
Back to Contents Page Microphone Dell™ Inspiron™ 1764 Service Manual Removing the Microphone Replacing the Microphone 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 microphone cable to the connector on the system board. 4. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 5. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 6. Replace the power button panel (see Replacing the Power Button Panel). 7. Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Module Cover). 8. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 9. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).
Back to Contents Page Wireless Mini-Card Dell™ Inspiron™ 1764 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.
Replacing the Mini-Card 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. 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. 3.
Back to Contents Page Optical Drive Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1764 Service Manual Removing the Optical Drive Board Replacing the Optical Drive 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 Optical Drive Board 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Use the alignment posts on the computer base to correctly place the optical drive board. 3. Replace the two screws that secure the optical drive board to the computer base. 4. Slide the optical drive board cable into the connector on the optical drive board, and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable. 5. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 6.
Back to Contents Page Optical Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 1764 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™ 1764 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.
1 palm rest 2 screws (6) 3 Mini-Card antenna cable routing 4 slot in computer 5 touch pad cable 6 pull-tab 7 connector latch CAUTION: Carefully separate the palm rest from the computer base to avoid damage to the palm rest. 14. Starting at the right or left of the palm rest, use your fingers to separate the palm rest from the computer base. 15. Lift the palm rest off the computer base. Replacing the Palm Rest 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2.
8. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. Replace the power button panel (see Replacing the Power Button Panel). 10. Route and connect the Mini-Card antenna cables (see step 5 in Replacing the Mini-Card). 11. Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Module Cover). 12. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 13. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).
Back to Contents Page Power Button Panel Dell™ Inspiron™ 1764 Service Manual Removing the Power Button Panel Replacing the Power Button 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 power button cable 2 pull-tab 3 connector latch 4 power button panel Replacing the Power Button Panel 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Slide the power button cable into the connector on the system board, and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable. 3. Align the tabs on the power button panel with the slots on the palm rest and carefully snap the power button panel into place. 4. Close the computer and turn it over. 5.
Back to Contents Page Speakers Dell™ Inspiron™ 1764 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.
3. Route the speaker cable in the routing guides on the computer base. 4. Connect the speaker cable to the connector on the system board. 5. Replace the four screws that secure the two speakers to the computer base. 6. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 7. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Replace the power button panel (see Replacing the Power Button Panel). 9. Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Module Cover). 10.
Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1764 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.
1 USB connector cable 2 AC adapter connector cable 3 display cable 4 optical drive board cable 5 connector latch 6 USB/audio cable 7 connector latch 8 microphone cable 9 speaker cable 18. Remove the seven screws that secure the system board to the computer base. 19. Carefully ease the connectors out of the slots in the computer, and lift the system board out of the computer base. 1 screws (7) 3 system board 2 connectors (5) 20. Turn the system board over. 21.
5. Align the connectors on the system board with the slots on the computer base. 6. Use the alignment posts on the computer base to correctly place the system board. 7. Replace the seven screws that secure the system board to the computer base. 8. Slide the optical drive board cable into the connector on the system board, and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable. 9.
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Back to Contents Page USB/Audio Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1764 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. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Align the connectors on the USB/audio board with the slots on the computer base. 3. Use the alignment posts on the computer base to correctly place the USB/audio board. 4. Replace the two screws that secure the USB/audio board to the computer base. 5. Slide the USB/audio cable into the connector on the USB/audio board, and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable. 6. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 7.
Back to Contents Page USB Connector Dell™ Inspiron™ 1764 Service Manual Removing the USB Connector Replacing the USB 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.