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4.

Replace the drive bay (see 

Replacing the Drive Bay

).  

 

 

  

5.

Replace the optical drive (see 

Replacing the Optical Drive

).  

 

 

  

6.

Replace the top bracket (see 

Replacing the Top Bracket

).  

 

 

  

7.

Replace the top cover (see 

Replacing the Top Cover

).  

 

 

 

 

 

8.

Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.  
 

Back to Contents Page

 

 

 

 

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.

Summary of Contents for Inspiron 410

Page 1: ... 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 Regulatory model D03U series Regulatory type D03U001 August 2010 Rev A00 Technical Overview Before You Begin Top Cover Bottom Cover I O Bezel Top Bracket I O Bracket Optical Drive Drive Bay Power Button Bracket Coin Cell Battery Infrared Board Ha...

Page 2: ...lowing safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to ensure your own personal safety CAUTION To avoid losing data save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see...

Page 3: ...uter and all attached devices from their electrical outlets 5 Disconnect all attached devices from your computer 6 Press and hold the power button while the system is unplugged to ground the system board Back to Contents Page CAUTION To avoid damaging the computer perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer CAUTION To disconnect a network cable first unplug the cable f...

Page 4: ...th the slots on the computer 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...

Page 5: ...nect your computer and all attached devices to electrical outlets and turn them on Back to Contents Page 1 tabs 2 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 6: ...rom the system board 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 ...

Page 7: ... see Replacing the Optical Drive 8 Replace the top bracket see Replacing the Top Bracket 9 Replace the top cover see Replacing the Top Cover 10 Connect your computer and all attached devices to electrical outlets and turn them on Back to Contents Page 1 Mini Card 2 screw CAUTION The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion Use of excessive force may damage the connectors CAUTION To avoid d...

Page 8: ...in cell battery into the socket with the side labeled facing left 3 Replace the drive bay see Replacing the Drive Bay 4 Replace the optical drive see Replacing the Optical Drive 5 Replace the top bracket see Replacing the Top Bracket WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regul...

Page 9: ...then turn them on 8 Enter the system setup utility see System Setup Utility and restore the settings you recorded in step 1 Back to Contents Page 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 10: ...at secure the graphics card to the system board connector 5 Replace the bottom cover see Replacing the Bottom 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 per...

Page 11: ...6 Connect your computer and all attached devices to electrical outlets and turn them on Back to Contents Page ...

Page 12: ...ice 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 avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as a connector on your computer CAUTION To prevent data loss turn off your computer see Turning Off Your Com...

Page 13: ... drive see Replacing the Optical Drive 7 Replace the top bracket see Replacing the Top Bracket 8 Replace the top cover see Replacing the Top Cover 9 Connect your computer and all attached devices to electrical outlets and turn them on 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 comp...

Page 14: ...rds the back of the computer and lift the drive bay to access the hard drive cable 9 Disconnect the hard drive cable from the connector on the hard drive 10 Carefully lift the drive bay away from the computer 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...

Page 15: ...Replace the power button bracket and replace the screw that secures the power button bracket to the drive bay 6 Replace the optical drive see Replacing the Optical Drive 7 Replace the top bracket see Replacing the Top Bracket 8 Replace the top cover see Replacing the Top Cover 9 Connect your computer and all attached devices to electrical outlets and turn them on Back to Contents Page 1 drive bay ...

Page 16: ...ces information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance WARNING The heat sink may be very hot during normal operation Be sure that it has had sufficient time to cool before you touch it 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 CAUTIO...

Page 17: ...ts and then turn them on Back to Contents Page CAUTION Incorrect alignment of the processor heat sink can cause damage to the system board and processor NOTE The original thermal grease can be reused if the original processor and processor heat sink are reinstalled together If either the processor or the processor heat sink is replaced use the thermal grease provided in the kit to ensure that ther...

Page 18: ...mputer cover and lift the I O bracket out of the computer Replacing the I O Bracket 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Align and insert the tabs on the bottom of the I O bracket into the slots on the chassis WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Complianc...

Page 19: ... Replacing the I O Bezel 7 Replace the bottom cover see Replacing the Bottom Cover 8 Replace the top bracket see Replacing the Top Bracket 9 Replace the top cover see Replacing the Top Cover 10 Connect your computer and all attached devices to electrical outlets and turn them on Back to Contents Page CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain i...

Page 20: ...Cover 5 Connect your computer and all attached devices to electrical outlets and turn them on Back to Contents Page 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 per...

Page 21: ...You Begin 2 Replace the infrared board in the slot and press it in until it clicks into place 3 Connect the infrared cable to the infrared connector on the system board see System Board Components 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...

Page 22: ...lacing the Top Bracket 7 Replace the top cover see Replacing the Top Cover 8 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on Back to Contents Page 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: ...th the tab in the memory module connector 3 Slide the memory module firmly into the slot at a 45 degree angle and press the memory module down until it clicks into place If you do not hear the click remove the memory module and reinstall it 4 If you replaced the memory module in the top memory module connector DIMM1 a Replace the drive bay see Replacing the Drive Bay WARNING Before working inside ...

Page 24: ...ssage appears stating that memory size has changed press F1 to continue 6 Log on to your computer 7 To verify that the memory is installed correctly Windows Vista Click the Start button Control Panel System and Maintenance Windows 7 Click the Start button Control Panel System and Security System 8 Check the amount of memory RAM listed Back to Contents Page NOTE If the memory module is not installe...

Page 25: ...he Top Bracket 5 Replace the top cover see Replacing the Top 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 servi...

Page 26: ...6 Connect your computer and all attached devices to electrical outlets and turn them on Back to Contents Page ...

Page 27: ... 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 To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as a connector on your computer...

Page 28: ...e the top bracket see Replacing the Top Bracket 9 Replace the top cover see Replacing the Top Cover 10 Connect your computer and all attached devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on Back to Contents Page CAUTION If a new processor module 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 wit...

Page 29: ... optical drive see Replacing the Optical Drive 5 Replace the top bracket see Replacing the Top Bracket 6 Replace the top cover see Replacing the Top Cover 7 Connect your computer and all attached devices to electrical outlets and turn them on Back to Contents Page WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best prac...

Page 30: ...in Before You Begin 2 Align the screw holes on the chassis fan with the screw holes on the I O bracket 3 Replace the three screws that secure the chassis fan to the I O bracket 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_comp...

Page 31: ...racket see Replacing the Top Bracket 7 Replace the top cover see Replacing the Top Cover 8 Connect your computer and all attached devices to electrical outlets and turn them on Back to Contents Page 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 32: ...cessor 17 Remove the graphics card see Removing the Graphics Card 18 Disconnect all the cables connected to the system board 19 Remove the four screws that secure the system board to the chassis 20 Push the system board from the bottom to release the system board from the chassis 21 Slide the system board to the back of the chassis to release the connectors on the system board from the slots on th...

Page 33: ...the system board 9 Replace the memory module s see Replacing the Memory Module s 10 Replace the I O bracket see Replacing the I O Bracket 11 Replace the chassis fan see Replacing the Chassis Fan 12 Replace the I O bezel see Replacing the I O Bezel 13 Replace the coin cell battery see Replacing the Coin Cell Battery 14 Replace the infrared board see Replacing the Infrared Board 15 Replace the power...

Page 34: ...ty 3 Navigate to the Main tab and enter the Service Tag in the Service Tag Setting field Back to Contents Page 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...

Page 35: ...inue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop Then shut down your computer see Turning Off Your Computer and try again Setup Item This field appears on the left side of the system setup window The field is a scrollable list containing features that define the configuration of your computer including installed hardware power conservation and security features Scroll up and down the list ...

Page 36: ...nabled by default Onboard LAN Boot ROM Enabled Disabled Disabled by default Boot Device Configuration Boot Settings Configuration l Fast Boot Enabled Disabled Enabled by default l Numlock Key On Off On by default l Keyboard Errors Report Do Not Report Report by default Hard Disk Boot Priority Used to set the device priority of hard drives The items displayed are dynamically updated according to th...

Page 37: ...if you are booting to a USB memory key highlight USB Flash Device and press Enter Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots 1 Enter the system setup utility see Entering the System Setup Utility 2 Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot menu option and press Enter to access the menu 3 Press the up and down arrow keys to move through the list of devices 4 Press plus or minus to change the boot prior...

Page 38: ...he BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board To flash the BIOS 1 Turn on the computer 2 Go to the Dell Support website at support dell com 3 Click Drivers Downloads Select Model 4 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer If you have your computer s Service Tag a Click Enter a Service Tag b Enter your computer s Service Tag in the Enter a service ...

Page 39: ...file downloads to your desktop 8 Click Close if the Download Complete window appears The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file 9 Double click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen Back to Contents Page NOTE If you have selected a different model and want to start over again click Start Over on the top right of t...

Page 40: ...ctices 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 CAUTION To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted me...

Page 41: ...r 5 optical drive power connector ODD_PWR1 6 SATA drive connector SATA1 7 SATA drive connector SATA2 8 SATA power connector SATAPWR1 9 coin cell battery socket BAT1 10 CMOS jumper CMOS1 11 infrared connector 12 power button connector 13 memory module connector DIMM1 1 memory module connector DIMM2 2 graphics card connector ...

Page 42: ...G 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 CAUTI...

Page 43: ... holes on the top bracket 5 Replace the two screws that secure the wireless antennas to the top bracket 6 Replace the top cover see Replacing the Top Cover 7 Connect your computer and all attached devices to electrical outlets and turn them on Back to Contents Page 1 screw 2 2 top bracket 3 tabs 4 CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain insi...

Page 44: ... the top cover into place 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 no...

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