Replacing the system board, Entering the service tag in the bios, Setting the keyboard matrix – Dell Inspiron Mini 10 (1010, Early 2009) User Manual

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Replacing the System Board

 

1.

Place the system board on the computer base.

 

2.

Replace the two screws that secure the system board to the computer base.

 

3.

Replace the 3-in-1 Media Card Reader (see

Replacing the Media Card Reader

).


 

4.

Replace the TV tuner card (see

Replacing the TV Tuner Card

).


 

5.

Replace the Mini-Cards (see

Replacing the Mini-Card

).


 

6.

Replace the 2-in-1 processor and memory board (see

Replacing the 2-in-1 Memory and Processor Board

).


 

7.

Replace the coin-cell battery (see

Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery

).


 

8.

Replace the palm rest bracket (see

Replacing the Palm Rest Bracket

).


 

9.

Replace the hard drive (see

Replacing the Hard Drive

).


 

10.

Replace the palm rest (see

Replacing the Palm Rest

).


 

11.

Replace the keyboard (see

Replacing the Keyboard

).


 

12.

Replace the battery (see

Replacing the Battery

).

 

 

13.

Turn on the computer.

 

14.

Enter the service tag (see

Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS

).


 

15.

The keyboard matrix may change after you replace the system board. To set the keyboard matrix according to your country, see

Setting the Keyboard

Matrix

.

 

Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS

 

1.

Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is installed properly.

 

2.

Press <F2> during POST to enter the system setup program.

 

3.

Navigate to the security tab and enter the service tag in the Set Service Tag field.

 

Setting the Keyboard Matrix

 

1.

Turn off your computer (see

Turning Off Your Computer

).


 

2.

If your computer is connected to the AC adapter, disconnect the AC adapter from the computer.

 

3.

Press and hold the following key combination for the desired keyboard matrix:

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All countries except Brazil: <Fn><S>

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Brazil only: <Fn><E>

 

4.

Connect the AC adapter to the computer and then plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector.

 

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.

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