Dell Mini 9 Service Manual

 
Notes, Notices, and Cautions  
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 Module Cover   
 
   Removing the Module Cover   
   Replacing the Module Cover   
 
   
   
Removing the Module Cover   
   
1. Follow the instructions in  Before You Begin .   
 
     
2. Remove the two screws on the module cover.   
 
     
3. Lift the cover off the computer at an angle as shown in the figure.   
 
 
   
Replacing the Module Cover   
   
1. Align the tabs on the module cover to the bottom of the computer and gently replace the module cover.   
 
     
2....

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 Before You Begin   
 
   Recommended Tools   
   Turning Off Your Computer   
   Before Working Inside Your Computer   
 
This section provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the 
following conditions exist:  
l   You have performed the steps in  Turning Off Your Computer  and  Before Working Inside Your Computer .  
 
l   You have read the safety information that shipped with your...

   
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 ).   
 
     
3. If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions.   
 
     
4. Press and eject any installed cards from the 3 - in - 1 memory card reader.   
 
   
5. Disconnect all telephone or network cables from the computer....

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 Flashing the BIOS   
 
   Flashing the BIOS From a CD   
   Flashing the BIOS From the Solid - state Drive in Windows ®  XP   
   Flashing the BIOS From the Solid - state Drive in Ubuntu ®   
 
If a BIOS - update program CD is provided with the new system board, flash the BIOS from the CD. If you do not have a BIOS - update program CD, flash the 
BIOS from the solid - state drive.   
Flashing the BIOS From a CD   
   
1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the...

   
1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and the main battery is properly installed.   
 
     
2. Turn on the computer.   
 
   
3. Click    ®   Places ®   Documents .   
 
     
4. Create a new folder and name it  BIOS .   
 
     
5. Locate the latest BIOS update file for your computer at  support.dell.com .   
 
     
6. Click  Download Now  to download the file.   
 
     
7. If the  Export Compliance Disclaimer  window appears, click  Yes, I Accept this Agreement .   
 
The  File Download...

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 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology   
 
   Removing the Card   
   Replacing the Card   
 
   
If you ordered a card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer, it is already installed.   
Removing the Card   
   
1. Follow the instructions in  Before You Begin .   
 
     
2. Remove the module cover (see  Removing the Module Cover ).   
 
     
3. Remove the keyboard (see  Removing the Keyboard ).   
 
     
4. Remove the palm rest (see  Removing the...

5. Replace the module cover (see  Replacing the Module Cover ).   
 
     
6. Slide the battery into the battery bay, until it clicks in place and slide the battery - lock latch towards the lock position.   
 
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 Camera (Optional)   
 
   Removing the Camera   
   Replacing the Camera   
 
   
Removing the Camera   
   
1. Follow the instructions in  Before You Begin .   
 
     
2. Remove the module cover (see  Removing the Module Cover ).   
 
     
3. Remove the keyboard (see  Removing the Keyboard ).   
 
     
4. Remove the palm rest (see  Removing the Palm Rest ).   
 
     
5. Remove the display assembly (see  Display Assembly ).   
 
     
6. Remove the display bezel (see...

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