Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 1500 Dell
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Dell™Vostro™1500andInspiron™1520/1521ServiceManual Model PP22L Notes, Notices, and Cautions Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2007DellInc.Allrightsreserved. Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc.
Back to Contents Page Computer Base and Components Dell™Vostro™1500andInspiron™1520/1521ServiceManual Wireless Sniffer Board Audio Connector Board .
1. Connect the sniffer cable to the wireless sniffer board. 2. Align the screw hole in the wireless sniffer board with the screw hole in the base of the computer, and then lower the board into place. 3. Replace the M2 x 3 - mm screw and secure the wireless sniffer board to the base of the computer.
Replacing the Audio Connector Board 1. Connect the audio cable to the audio connector board. 2. Align the screw hole in the audio connector board with the screw hole in the base of the computer, and then lower the board into place. 3.
8. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest ). 9. Remove the M2.5 x 5 - mm screw that secures the CIR board to the base of the computer. 10. Lift the CIR board out of the computer. 11. Disconnect the CIR cable from the CIR board. Replacing the CIR Board 1.
4. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Hinge Cover ). 5. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard ). 6. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly ). 7. Remove the internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology, if installed (see Removing the Bluetooth Card ).
Removing the ExpressCard Cage 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Optical Drive ). 3. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Hard Drive ). 4. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Hinge Cover ).
9. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive ). Computer Base Removing the Computer Base 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the system board (see Removing the System Board Assembly ). 3.
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Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™Vostro™1500andInspiron™1520/1521ServiceManual Recommended Tools Before Working Inside Your Computer This document provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer.
7. Slide the battery release latches until they click into place. 8. Slide the battery out of the battery bay. 9. Turn the computer top - side up, open the display, and press the power button to ground the system board.
Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™Vostro™1500andInspiron™1520/1521ServiceManual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive If a BIOS - update program CD is provided with a new system board, flash the BIOS from the CD.
9. Double - click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. Back to Contents Page .
Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology Dell™Vostro™1500andInspiron™1520/1521ServiceManual Removing the Bluetooth Card Replacing the Bluetooth Card If you ordered a card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer, it is already installed.
Back to Contents Page Using the Memory Card Reader Dell™Vostro™1500andInspiron™1520/1521ServiceManual Memory Card Blanks Removing a Memory Card or Blank.
The computer recognizes the memory card and automatically loads the appropriate device driver. If the configuration program tells you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the media that came with the memory card, if applicable.
Back to Contents Page Coin - Cell Battery Dell™Vostro™1500andInspiron™1520/1521ServiceManual Removing the Coin - Cell Battery Replacing the Coin - Cell Battery Removing the Coin - Cell Battery 1.
1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Connect the coin - cell battery cable to the system board. 3. Slide the coin - cell battery into the mylar sleeve.
Back to Contents Page Processor Module Dell™Vostro™1500andInspiron™1520/1521ServiceManual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module Removing the Processor Module 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .
Replacing the Processor Module 1. Align the pin - 1 corner of the processor module with the pin - 1 corner of the ZIF socket, then insert the processor module. When the processor module is properly seated, all four corners are aligned at the same height.
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Back to Contents Page Processor Thermal - Cooling Assembly Dell™Vostro™1500andInspiron™1520/1521ServiceManual Removing the Processor Thermal - Cooling Assembly Replacing the Processor Thermal - Cooling Assembly Removing the Processor Thermal - Cooling Assembly 1.
5. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly ). 6. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard ). 7. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Hinge Cover ). 8. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Hard Drive ).
Back to Contents Page Display Dell™Vostro™1500andInspiron™1520/1521ServiceManual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Latch Camera and Microphone Assembly Display Assembly Removing the Display Assembly 1.
Replacing the Display Assembly 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Align the display hinges with the holes in the base of the computer, then lower the display into place. 3. Slide the antenna cables through the hole in the palm rest and the base of the computer.
13. Connect the Mini - Card antenna cables (see Wireless Mini Cards ). 14. Replace the Mini Card compartment cover and tighten the screws. Display Bezel Removing the Display Bezel 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .
2. Starting at any corner, use your fingers to gently snap the bezel into place to secure it to the display panel. 3. Replace the six M2.5 x 4.2 - mm shoulder screws around the display bezel. 4. Replace the four rubber display bumpers and two mylar screw covers around the display bezel.
Replacing the Display Panel 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Connect the top flex - cable connector to the display connector.
6. Using your fingers, carefully pull or flex the left side of display latch toward the bottom of the display cover (toward the hinges), and then lift to separate the latch from the cover. 7. Remove the display latch spring and set it aside. Replacing the Display Latch 1.
4. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly ). 5. Remove the display bezel (see Removing the Display Bezel ). 6. Remove the display panel (see Removing the Display Panel ). 7. Remove the two M2 x 3 - mm screws that secure the camera and microphone assembly to the display cover.
Back to Contents Page Fan Dell™Vostro™1500andInspiron™1520/1521ServiceManual Removing the Fan Replacing the Fan Removing the Fan 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Optical Drive ).
1. Align the screw holes on the fan with the holes on the base of the computer. 2. Replace the two M2.5 x 5 - mm screws to secure the fan to the base of the computer.
Back to Contents Page Graphics Card Assembly Dell™Vostro™1500andInspiron™1520/1521ServiceManual Removing the Graphics Card Assembly Replacing the Graphics Card Assembly Removing the Graphics Card Assembly 1.
6. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard ). 7. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Hinge Cover ). 8. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Hard Drive ). 9. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive ).
Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™Vostro™1500andInspiron™1520/1521ServiceManual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive Removing the Hard Drive 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .
Replacing the Hard Drive 1. Slide the hard drive bezel onto the hard drive, then tighten the two M3 x 3 - mm screws to secure the bezel to the drive. 2. Slide the hard drive into the hard drive bay until the drive is fully seated. 3.
Back to Contents Page Hinge Cover Dell™Vostro™1500andInspiron™1520/1521ServiceManual Removing the Hinge Cover Replacing the Hinge Cover Removing the Hinge Cover 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .
Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™Vostro™1500andInspiron™1520/1521ServiceManual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard For more information about the keyboard, see "Using the Keyboard and Touchpad" in your Owner's Manual .
3. Rotate the keyboard connector latch downward to secure the cable. 4. Hook the tabs along the front edge of the keyboard beneath the front - inside edge of the palmrest. 5. Press on the right edge near the top to snap the keyboard into place.
Back to Contents Page Battery Latch Assembly Dell™Vostro™1500andInspiron™1520/1521ServiceManual Removing the Battery Latch Assembly Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly Removing the Battery Latch Assembly 1.
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Back to Contents Page Memory Dell™Vostro™1500andInspiron™1520/1521ServiceManual Removing a Memory Module Replacing a Memory Module Your computer has two user - accessible SODIMM sockets, one accessed from beneath the keyboard (DIMM A), and the other accessed from the bottom of the computer (DIMM B).
DIMM B Memory Module The DIMM B memory module is located under the memory module cover on the bottom of the computer. 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Turn the computer over. 3. Loosen the captive screw on the memory module cover, then remove the cover and set it aside.
remove the module and reinstall it. 4. Replace the memory module cover. 5. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard ). 6. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Hinge Cover ). 7. Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet.
6. Replace the memory module cover and tighten the screw. 7. Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet. 8. Turn on the computer. As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information.
Back to Contents Page Wireless Mini Cards Dell™Vostro™1500andInspiron™1520/1521ServiceManual Removing a Mini Card Replacing a Mini Card If you ordered a wireless Mini Card with your computer, the card is already installed.
5. Release the WLAN card by pushing the metal securing tabs toward the back of the computer until the card pops up slightly. 6. Lift the WLAN card out of its system board connector. Mobile Broadband or WWAN Card 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .
4. Disconnect the two antenna cables from the WWAN card. 5. Release the WWAN card by pushing the metal securing tabs toward the back of the computer until the card pops up slightly.
WPAN Card 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Turn the computer over. 3. Loosen the two captive screws on the Mini Card compartment cover, then remove the cover and set it aside. 4. Disconnect the blue antenna cable from the WPAN card.
Replacing a Mini Card WLAN Card 1. Insert the WLAN card connector at a 45 - degree angle into the system board connector labeled "WLAN". 2. Press the other end of the WLAN card down into the securing tabs until the card clicks into place.
WPAN Card 1. Insert the WPAN card connector at a 45 - degree angle into the system board connector labeled "WPAN". 2. Press the other end of the WPAN card down into the securing tabs until the card clicks into place. 3. Connect the blue antenna cable to the WPAN card.
Back to Contents Page Modem Dell™Vostro™1500andInspiron™1520/1521ServiceManual Removing the Modem Replacing the Modem Removing the Modem 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2.
2. Align the modem with the screw hole and press the modem into the connector on the system board. 3. Replace the two M2 x 3 - mm screws and secure the modem to the system board and the base of the computer. 4. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest ).
Back to Contents Page Optical Drive Dell™Vostro™1500andInspiron™1520/1521ServiceManual Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive Removing the Optical Drive 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .
Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™Vostro™1500andInspiron™1520/1521ServiceManual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest Removing the Palm Rest 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .
11. Moving from left to right, carefully lift the palm rest along the rear edge, near the hinge brackets, then gently lift the palm rest to remove it from the computer. Replacing the Palm Rest 1. Align the palm rest with the base of the computer and gently snap it into place.
Back to Contents Page ExpressCards Dell™Vostro™1500andInspiron™1520/1521ServiceManual ExpressCard Blanks Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Installing an ExpressCard or Blank ExpressCards provide wired and wireless communications, multimedia and security features.
Installing an ExpressCard or Blank You can install an ExpressCard in the computer while the computer is running. The computer automatically detects the card. ExpressCards are generally marked with a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) or a label to indicate which end to insert into the slot.
Back to Contents Page Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors Dell™Vostro™1500andInspiron™1520/1521ServiceManual USB Connector Video Connector S- Vide.
1394 Connector Back to Contents Page S- Video Pin Signal 1 GND 2 GND 3 DLUMA -L 4 DCRMA -L Pin Signal 1 TPB - 2 TPB+ 3 TPA - 4 TPA+.
Back to Contents Page Speaker Assembly Dell™Vostro™1500andInspiron™1520/1521ServiceManual Removing the Speaker Assembly Replacing the Speaker Assembly Removing the Speaker Assembly 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .
4. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest ). 5. Replace the internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology, if applicable (see Replacing the Bluetooth Card ). 6. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly ).
Back to Contents Page System Board Assembly Dell™Vostro™1500andInspiron™1520/1521ServiceManual Removing the System Board Assembly Replacing the System Board Assembly The system board's BIOS chip contains the Service Tag, which is also visible on a barcode label on the bottom of the computer.
23. Lift the left side of the system board, and then carefully lift the system board out of the computer. Replacing the System Board Assembly 1.
12. Replace the modem (see Replacing the Modem ). 13. Replace the DIMM A memory module (see Replacing a Memory Module ). 14. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest ). 15. Replace the internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology, if installed (see Replacing the Bluetooth Card ).
Back to Contents Page Dell™Vostro™1500andInspiron™1520/1521ServiceManual Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2007DellInc.Allrightsreserved. Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc.
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