Dell 11 Owner's Manual

Inspiron 113000 SeriesOwner's ManualComputer Model: Inspiron 3148Regulatory Model: P20TRegulatory Type: P20T002

WARNING: Disconnect all power sources before opening the computer cover or panels. After you finish working inside the computer, replace all covers, p

After Working Inside Your ComputerCAUTION: Leaving stray or loose screws inside your computer may severely damage your computer.1 Replace all screws

Removing the Base CoverWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps

Replacing the Base CoverWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps

Removing the BatteryWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in

5 Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds, to ground the system board.15

Replacing the BatteryWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in

Removing the Memory ModuleWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the ste

2 Remove the memory module from the memory-module slot.1 memory module 2 securing clips (2)3 memory-module slot18

Replacing the Memory ModuleWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the st

Notes, Cautions, and WarningsNOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates

2 Slide the memory module firmly into the slot at an angle and press the memory module down until it clicks into place.NOTE: If you do not hear the c

Removing the Hard DriveWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps

2 Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the palmrest and keyboard assembly.3 Using the pull tab, disconnect the hard-drive cable

7 Lift the hard-drive bracket from the hard drive.1 screws (4) 2 hard drive3 hard-drive bracket 4 interposer23

Replacing the Hard DriveWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps

Removing the Coin-Cell BatteryWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the

1 plastic scribe 2 coin-cell battery3 battery socket26

Replacing the Coin-Cell BatteryWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow th

Removing the Wireless CardWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the ste

3 Slide the wireless card from the wireless-card slot on the system board.1 antenna cables (2) 2 wireless card3 wireless-card slot 4 screw29

ContentsBefore Working Inside Your Computer...9Before You Begin ...

Replacing the Wireless CardWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the st

Removing the Power and Volume-Buttons BoardWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer a

5 Lift the power and volume-buttons board along with its cable, off the palmrest and keyboard assembly.1 adhesive tapes (2) 2 power and volume-button

Replacing the Power and Volume-Buttons BoardWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer

Removing the SpeakersWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in

2 Peel off the touchpad cable from the Mylar.1 speakers (2) 2 touchpad cable3 connector latch 3 Peel off the Mylar from the palmrest and keyboard as

5 Peel off the foil tapes that secure the speaker cable to the palmrest and keyboard assembly.6 Remove the speaker cable from the routing guides on

Replacing the SpeakersWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps i

Removing the TouchpadWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in

2 Lift the connector latch and disconnect the touchpad cable from the touchpad.1 foil tape 2 touchpad3 connector latch 4 touchpad cable3 Remove the

Removing the Hard Drive...21Prerequisites...

5 Slide and remove the touchpad away from the computer.1 screws (2) 2 slots (2)3 palmrest and keyboard assembly4 touchpad40

Replacing the TouchpadWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps i

Removing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink AssemblyWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your comp

3 Lift the processor fan and heat-sink assembly off the system board.1 processor fan and heat-sink assembly2 captive screws (3)3 system board 4 fan c

Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink AssemblyWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your com

Removing the Power-Adapter PortWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow th

3 Lift the power-adapter port with its cable, off the palmrest and keyboard assembly.1 system board 2 screw3 power-adapter port 4 power-adapter port

Replacing the Power-Adapter PortWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow t

Removing the I/O BoardWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps i

4 Lift the I/O board off the palmrest and keyboard assembly.1 I/O board 2 screw3 power and volume-buttons board cable4 I/O-board cable49

Removing the Speakers...34Prerequisites...

Replacing the I/O BoardWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps

Removing the System BoardWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the step

4 Lift the connector latch and disconnect the Windows-button board cable from the system board.1 screws (2) 2 display-cable bracket3 display cable 4

8 Disconnect the speaker cable and the power-adapter port cable from the system board.1 power-adapter port cable 2 I/O-board cable3 keyboard cable 4

10 Lift the system board off the palmrest and keyboard assembly.1 screw 2 system board3 palmrest and keyboard assembly54

Replacing the System BoardWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the ste

2 Replace the memory module3 Replace the battery.4 Replace the base cover.Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS1 Turn on the computer.2 Press F2 w

Removing the Display AssemblyWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the

6 Lift the connector latch and disconnect the Windows button-board cable.1 wireless card 2 antenna cables (2)3 screws (2) 4 display-cable bracket5 di

10 Lift the display assembly off the palmrest and keyboard assembly.1 display assembly 2 screws (2)3 display hinges (2)59

Removing the I/O Board...48Prerequisites...

Replacing the Display AssemblyWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the

Removing the Palmrest and Keyboard AssemblyWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer a

1 palmrest and keyboard assembly 2 screwTurn the palmrest and keyboard assembly over and keep it aside.1 palmrest and keyboard assembly62

Replacing the Palmrest and Keyboard AssemblyWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer

Removing the Display Back-Cover and Antenna AssemblyWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your c

1 display-panel assembly 2 plastic scribe3 display back-cover and antenna assembly65

Replacing the Display Back-Cover and Antenna AssemblyWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your

Removing the Display HingesWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the st

3 Lift the display hinges off the display back-cover and antenna assembly.1 screws (6) 2 display back-cover and antenna assembly3 hinge covers (2) 4

Replacing the Display HingesWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the s

Removing the Display Back-Cover and Antenna Assembly... 64Prerequisi

Removing the CameraWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in B

3 Turn the camera over and disconnect the camera cable from the camera module.1 camera 2 camera cable3 plastic scribe71

Replacing the CameraWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in

Removing the Windows-Button BoardWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow

5 Lift the Windows-button board off the display bezel.1 adhesive tape 2 Windows-button board cable3 Windows-button board 4 touch-board cable5 screw74

Replacing the Windows-Button BoardWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow

Removing the Display CableWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the ste

3 Lift the connector latch and disconnect the display cable from the touch board.1 adhesive tape 2 connector latch for Windows-button board cable3 Wi

5 Lift the display cable off the display bezel.1 display cable 2 routing guides78

Replacing the Display CableWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the st

Removing the Display Cable... 76Prerequisites...

Flashing the BIOSYou may need to flash (update) the BIOS when an update is available or when you replace the system board. To flash the BIOS:1 Turn o

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Before Working Inside Your ComputerCAUTION: To avoid damaging the components and cards, handle them by their edges and avoid touching pins and contact