User manual Dell, model Inspiron 14 (1440)
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4. Turn the system board over. 5. Align the screw holes on the system board with the screw holes on the computer base. 6. Connect the system board connector to the connector on the daughter board. 7. Replace the three screws that secure the system board to the computer base. 8. Connect the speakers cable and the USB board cable to their respective system board connectors. 9. Replace the Bluetooth card (see Replacing the Bluetooth Card). 10. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 11. Replace the power button board (see Replacing the Power Button Board). 12. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 13. Replace the center control cover (see Replacing the Center Control Cover). 14. Replace the Mini-Card (see Replacing the Mini-Card). 15. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 16. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 17. Replace the memory module(s) (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 18. Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Module Cover). 19. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). 20. Turn on the computer. 21. Enter the service tag (see Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS). Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is installed properly. 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. NOTE: After you have replaced the system board, enter the computer's Service Tag into the BIOS of the replacement system board. 2. Turn on the computer. 3. Press 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 Back to Contents Page Dell™ Inspiron™ 1440 Service Manual 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. June 2009 Rev. A00 Back to Contents Page 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. Back to Contents Page USB Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 1440 Service Manual Removing the USB Board Replacing the USB Board Removing the USB Board 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery). 3. Remove the module cover (see Removing the Module Cover). 4. Remove the memory module(s) (see Removing the Memory Module(s)). 5. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Optical Drive). 6. Remove the center control cover (see Removing the Center Control Cover). 7. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard). 8. Remove the power button board (see Removing the Power Button Board). 9. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest). 10. Disconnect the USB board cable from the system board connector. 11. Remove the screw that secures the USB board to the computer base. 12. Make note of the USB board cable routing and remove the USB board cable from the computer base. 13. Lift the edge of the USB board till the routing guide on the computer base, angle the USB board to the right until it clears the routing guide, and lift the USB board out of the computer base. 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 CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface. 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: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the computer. 1 USB board cable routing 2 screw 3 USB connector 4 USB board Replacing the USB Board 1. Using your index finger, route the USB connector in...
