Dell™ Inspiron™ 1010 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Keyboard Palm Rest Hard Drive Communication Cards Palm Rest Bracket Battery Status Light Board Speakers Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Power Button Board Coin-Cell Battery 2-in-1 Memory and Processor Board 3-in-1 Media Card Reader (Daughter Board 1) TV Tuner Card (Optional) USB and SIM Card Board (Daughter Board 2) AC Adapter Connector Display System Board Flashing the BIOS Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates
Back to Contents Page AC Adapter Connector Dell™ Inspiron™ 1010 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.
2. Replace the AC adapter connector bracket. 3. Connect the AC adapter cable to the system board connector. 4. Replace the USB and SIM card board (see Replacing the USB and SIM Card Board). 5. Replace the palm rest bracket (see Replacing the Palm Rest Bracket). 6. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 7. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 8. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 9. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).
Back to Contents Page Battery Status Light Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1010 Service Manual Removing the Battery Status Light Board Replacing the Battery Status Light 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.
. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 6. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).
Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 1010 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: 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.
them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned. 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.
Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 1010 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive Flashing the BIOS in Ubuntu If a BIOS-update program CD is provided with the new system board, flash the BIOS from the CD. If you do not have a BIOS-update program CD, flash the BIOS from the hard drive. NOTE: Your computer does not have an internal optical drive. Use an external optical drive or any external storage device for the procedures that involve discs.
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. Select 4. Create a new folder and name it BIOS. 5. Locate the latest BIOS update file for your computer at support.dell.com. 6. Click Download Now to download the file. 7. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this Agreement. ® Places® Documents. The File Download window appears. 8.
Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Inspiron™ 1010 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.
3. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 4. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 5. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 6. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).
Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 1010 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.
6. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).
Back to Contents Page 2-in-1 Memory and Processor Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1010 Service Manual Removing the 2-in-1 Memory and Processor Board Replacing the 2-in-1 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.
1 securing clips 10. Lift the 2-in-1 memory and processor board out of its system board connector. Replacing the 2-in-1 Memory and Processor Board 1. Align the notch in the 2-in-1 memory and processor edge connector with the tab in the connector slot. 2. Slide the 2-in-1 memory and processor board firmly into the slot at a 45- degree angle, and gently press the 2-in-1 memory and processor board down until it clicks into place. If you do not hear the click, remove the board and reinstall it. 3.
Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Inspiron™ 1010 Service Manual Removing the Display Assembly Replacing the Display 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: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface.
1 screws (2) 13. 2 display assembly Lift and remove the display assembly from the computer base. Replacing the Display Assembly 1. Place the display assembly in position and replace the two screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base. 2. Connect the display cable to the system board connector. 3. Route the Mini-Card cables and connect them to the Mini-Cards, if applicable (see Replacing the Mini-Card). 4. Connect the TV tuner card cables to its connectors. 5.
Back to Contents Page 3-in-1 Media Card Reader (Daughter Board 1) Dell™ Inspiron™ 1010 Service Manual Removing the Media Card Reader Replacing the Media Card Reader 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.
4. Replace the palm rest bracket (see Replacing the Palm Rest Bracket). 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 battery (see Replacing the Battery).
Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 1010 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive 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. 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.
1 screws (4) 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. Replace the hard drive bracket and the four screws that secure the bracket to the hard drive. 3. Place the hard drive assembly in the hard drive compartment. 4. Push the hard drive into the interposer until it is fully connected. 5. Replace the screw that secures the hard drive assembly to the computer base. 6.
Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ 1010 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: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface.
1 keyboard tabs (4) 7. Release the lock on the system board connector and pull the pull-tab to disconnect the keyboard cable from the system board connector. 8. Lift the keyboard off the palm rest. 1 keyboard cable connector 2 pull-tab Replacing the Keyboard 1. Place the keyboard on the palm rest bracket. 2. Connect the keyboard cable to the system board connector. 3.
Back to Contents Page Communication Cards Dell™ Inspiron™ 1010 Service Manual Subscriber Identity Module Wireless Mini-Cards Subscriber Identity Module Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) identify users uniquely through an International Mobile Subscriber Identity 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.
l Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Removing the Mini-Card 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini-Card. 1 Mini-Card 2 screws (2) 3 antenna cable connector (2) 5. Release the Mini-Card by removing the two screws that secure the Mini-Card to the system board. 6. Lift the Mini-Card out of its system board connector.
1. Remove the new Mini-Card from its packing. CAUTION: Use firm and even pressure to slide the card into place. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector. 2. Insert the Mini-Card at a 45-degree angle into the appropriate system board connector. For example, the WLAN card connector is labeled WLAN and so on. 3. Press the other end of the WLAN card down into the slot on the system board and replace the two securing screws. 4.
Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Inspiron™ 1010 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.
6. Starting at the right/left of the palm rest, use your fingers to separate the palm rest from the palm rest bracket. 7. Gently pull the touch pad cable out of the cable slot and lift the palm rest off the palm rest bracket. Replacing the Palm Rest 1. Route the touch pad cable through the cable slot and connect the cable to the system board connector. 2. Align the palm rest on the palm rest bracket and gently snap the palm rest into place. 3.
Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Bracket Dell™ Inspiron™ 1010 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.
1 screws (2) 8. 2 palm rest bracket Lift the palm rest bracket off the computer base. Replacing the Palm Rest Bracket 1. Place the palm rest bracket on the computer base. 2. Replace the two screws that secure the bracket to the computer base. 3. Connect the USB and SIM card cable, power button cable, bluetooth cable, and speaker cable to their respective system board connectors. 4. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 5. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest).
Back to Contents Page Power Button Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1010 Service Manual Removing the Power Button Board Replacing the Power Button 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.
6. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 7. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 8. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).
Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 1010 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: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface.
Back to Contents Page Speakers Dell™ Inspiron™ 1010 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: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface.
4. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 5. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 6. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).
Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1010 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 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.
Replacing the System Board 1. Place the system board on the computer base. 2. Replace the two screws that secure the system board to the computer base. 3. Replace the 3-in-1 Media Card Reader (see Replacing the Media Card Reader). 4. Replace the TV tuner card (see Replacing the TV Tuner Card). 5. Replace the Mini-Cards (see Replacing the Mini-Card). 6. Replace the 2-in-1 processor and memory board (see Replacing the 2-in-1 Memory and Processor Board). 7.
5. Release the key combination.
Back to Contents Page Dell™ Inspiron™ 1010 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 TV Tuner Card (Optional) Dell™ Inspiron™ 1010 Service Manual Removing the TV Tuner Card Replacing the TV Tuner 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.
11. 1 Remove the screw that secures the TV tuner connector board. screw 12. 2 TV tuner connector board 3 TV tuner connector cables Lift the TV tuner connector board off the computer base. Replacing the TV Tuner Card 1. Remove the new TV tuner card from its packing. CAUTION: Use firm and even pressure to slide the card into place. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector. 2. Insert the TV tuner card at a 45-degree angle into the appropriate system board connector. 3.
Back to Contents Page USB and SIM Card Board (Daughter Board 2) Dell™ Inspiron™ 1010 Service Manual Removing the USB and SIM Card Board Replacing the USB and SIM Card 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.
5. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 6. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 7. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).
