Dell Inspiron 1564 Service Manual

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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 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. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty.
Page 3 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. ...
Page 4: Removing The Battery
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface. 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 ...
Page 5: Before You Begin
Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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. CAUTION: Handle components and cards with care.
Page 6 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. ...
Page 7: Flashing The Bios
Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 1564 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.
Page 8: 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: 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 9 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 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. ...
Page 10: 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. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty.
Page 11 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Connect the camera cable to the connector on the camera module. 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. ...
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: 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 13 Back to Contents Page ...
Page 14: 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. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty.
Page 15: 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. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty.
Page 16: Replacing The Processor Module
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. ...
Page 17: 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 18 3. Follow the instructions from step 4 step 24 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 ...
Page 19: Display Assembly
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. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty.
Page 20: Replacing The Display Assembly
9. Pull the Mini-Card antenna cables up through the slot in the computer base. 10. Note the routing of the Mini-Card antenna cables and remove them from the routing guides on the palm rest. 11. 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...
Page 21: Display Bezel
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. ...
Page 22: Display Panel
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.
Page 23: Replacing The 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 securing the display cable to the display panel. ...
Page 24: Display Hinges
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). 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.
Page 25: Display Cable
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.
Page 26: 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. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty.
Page 27 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.
Page 28: 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 29: Replacing The Hard Drive
10. Install the operating system for your computer, as needed. See "Restoring Your Operating System" in the Setup Guide. 11. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as needed. For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide. Back to Contents Page...
Page 30: 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. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty.
Page 31: Replacing The Keyboard
connector latch keyboard cable 9. 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. ...
Page 32: 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. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty.
Page 33 5. Follow the instructions from step 5 step 24 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 ...
Page 34: Removing The Memory Module(S)
Battery) before working inside the computer. You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. See "Basic Specifications" in your Setup Guide and Comprehensive Specifications at support.dell.com/manuals for information on the memory supported by your computer. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell™ are covered under your computer warranty.
Page 35 As the computer boots, it detects the memory module(s) and automatically updates the system configuration information. Confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer: ® In Microsoft Windows Vista , click Start ® Help and Support® Dell System Information. ® In Microsoft Windows 7, click Start ® Control Panel® System and Security® System.
Page 36: 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. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty.
Page 37 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).
Page 38: Wireless Mini-Card
NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Mini-Cards from sources other than Dell. NOTE: Depending on the configuration of the computer when it was sold, the Mini-Card slot may or may not have a Mini-Card installed in the slot.
Page 39: 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 40: 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. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty.
Page 41 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. ...
Page 42: 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. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty.
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Page 44: Removing 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 45: Replacing The Palm Rest
palm rest screws (6) Mini-Card antenna cable routing slot in computer base touch pad cable pull-tab 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. ...
Page 46 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 Replacing the Mini-Card). 11. Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Module Cover).
Page 47: 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. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty.
Page 48 power button cable pull-tab connector latch 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. ...
Page 49: 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. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty.
Page 50 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 ...
Page 51: 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: 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 52: Replacing The System Board
AC adapter connector cable display cable optical drive board cable connector latch USB/audio cable connector latch microphone cable speaker cable 18. Remove the six 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. screws (6) connectors (4) system board...
Page 53: Entering The Service Tag In The Bios
4. Turn the system board over. 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 six screws that secure the system board to the computer base. ...
Page 54 Back to Contents Page ...
Page 55 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 56: 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. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty.
Page 57 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. ...

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