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Dell Inspiron 1440 Service Manual

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Dell™ Inspiron™ 1440 Service Manual 
Before You Begin
Battery
Hard Drive
Optical Drive
Module Cover
Memory Module(s)
Wireless Mini-Card
Center Control Cover
Keyboard
Power Button Board
Palm Rest
Display
 Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
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.
Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden.
Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is used by Dell
under license; Microsoft, Windows, Windows 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.
Model PP42L
June 2009 Rev. A00
Camera (Optional)
Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
Speakers
USB Board
System Board
Processor Heat Sink
Processor Module
Coin-Cell Battery
Daughter Board
Battery Latch Assembly
Flashing the BIOS

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  • Page 1 Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is used by Dell under license;...

  • Page 2: 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: 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.

  • Page 3: Before You Begin

    Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by its pins.   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.  ...
  • Page 4   CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device.   4. Disconnect all telephone or network cables from the computer.   5. Press and eject any installed cards from the ExpressCard slot or the 7-in-1 Media Card Reader.  ...

  • Page 5: Flashing The Bios From A Cd

    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.  ...
  • Page 6  ...

  • Page 7: Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology

      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: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface.
  • Page 8   1. Align the connector on the Bluetooth card with the connector on the system board and press the Bluetooth card.   2. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest).   3. Replace the power button board (see Replacing the Power Button Board).

  • Page 9: Camera (Optional)

      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: 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).
  • Page 10   3. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Display Bezel).   4. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly). Back to Contents Page  ...

  • Page 11: Removing The Center Control Cover

      Replacing the Center Control 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: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface.

  • Page 12: 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: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface.

  • Page 13: 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: 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.
  • Page 14 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.

  • Page 15: Removing 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. WARNING: If you remove the processor heat sink from the computer when the heat sink is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the processor heat sink.
  • Page 16 Back to Contents Page  ...

  • Page 17: Removing The Daughter Board

      Replacing the Daughter 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: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface.

  • Page 18: Display Assembly

      Display Panel 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: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface.

  • Page 19: Replacing The Display Assembly

    camera cable Mini-Card antenna cables display cable camera cable connector   14. Remove the two screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base. display assembly screws (2)   15. Lift and remove the display assembly from the computer base.  ...

  • Page 20: Display Panel

      9. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive).   10. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Hard Drive).   11. Replace the memory module(s) (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)).   12. Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Module Cover).

  • Page 21: Display Panel Cable

      5. Remove the display panel. screws (6) display panel display cover       6. Remove the four screws that secure the display panel brackets to the display panel. display panel brackets (2) screws (4)   Replacing the Display Panel  ...
  • Page 22   2. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly).   3. Remove the display bezel (see Removing the Display Bezel).   4. Remove the display panel (see Removing the Display Panel).   5. Turn over the display panel and place it on a clean surface.  ...

  • Page 23: Removing The Hard Drive

    Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell. NOTE: If you are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell, you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive (see the Dell Technology Guide).

  • Page 24: Replacing The Hard Drive

    7. Install the operating system for your computer, as needed. See "Restoring Your Operating System" in the Setup Guide.   8. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as needed. For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide. Back to Contents Page...

  • Page 25: 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.

  • Page 26: Replacing The Keyboard

    keyboard tabs (5) keyboard cable connector   9. Lift the keyboard off the palm rest.  Replacing the Keyboard   1. Slide the keyboard cable into the connector on the system board. Press down on the connector latch that secures the keyboard cable to the system board connector.

  • Page 27: 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: 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).
  • Page 28   1. Slide the battery latch assembly into place.   2. Using a small screwdriver, place the latch spring over the hook on the computer base.   3. Push the plastic clips on the battery release latch into the hole on the battery latch assembly to secure the battery release latch.  ...

  • Page 29: 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: 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).
  • Page 30 As the computer boots, it detects the memory module(s) 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  ...

  • Page 31: Wireless Mini-Card

    NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Mini-Cards from sources other than Dell. If you ordered a wireless Mini-Card with your computer, the card is already installed. Your computer supports one half Mini-Card slot for Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN).

  • Page 32: Replacing The Mini-Card

    8. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as required. For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide. NOTE: If you are installing a communication card from a source other than Dell, you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. For more generic driver information, see the Dell Technology Guide.

  • Page 33: 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: 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.

  • Page 34: 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.
  • Page 35 routing guides   10. Remove the center control cover (see Removing the Center Control Cover).   11. Remove keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).   12. Remove the power button board (see Removing the Power Button Board).   13. Disconnect the display cable and touch pad cable from their respective system board connectors.  ...

  • Page 36: Replacing The Palm Rest

    CAUTION: Carefully separate the palm rest from the computer base to avoid damage to the palm rest.   16. Starting at the right/left of the palm rest, use your fingers to separate the palm rest from the computer base.   17.

  • Page 37: 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.   CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface.
  • Page 38   3. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard).   4. Replace the center control cover (see Replacing the Center Control Cover).   5. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). Back to Contents Page  ...

  • Page 39: Removing The Battery

    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.   CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. Do not use batteries designed for other Dell computers.  Removing the Battery   1. Shut down the computer and turn it over.

  • Page 40: 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.

  • Page 41: Replacing The Speakers

     Replacing the Speakers   1. Secure the speakers using the latches on the computer base.   2. Replace the screw that secures the speaker to the computer base.   3. Connect the speaker cable to the connector on the system board.  ...

  • Page 42: Removing 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: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface.

  • Page 43: Replacing The System Board

      16. Turn the system board over.   17. Remove the processor heat sink (see Removing the Processor Heat Sink).   18. Remove the processor module (see Removing the Processor Module).   19. Remove the coin-cell battery (see Removing the Coin-Cell Battery).
  • Page 44   2. Turn on the computer.   3. Press <F2> during POST to enter the system setup program.   4. Navigate to the security tab and enter the service tag in the Set Service Tag field. Back to Contents Page  ...
  • Page 45 Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is used by Dell under license;...

  • Page 46: Removing The Usb Board

      Replacing the USB 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: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface.

  • Page 47: Replacing The Usb Board

    routing guide USB board cable connector  Replacing the USB Board   1. Using your index finger, route the USB connector into the USB connector slot in the computer base.   2. Rotate the USB board to the left under the routing guide on the computer base and keep it in place.  ...

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