Flashing the BIOS From a CD 1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is installed properly. 2. Insert the BIOS-update program CD, and restart the computer. Follow the procedures that appear on the screen. The computer continues to boot and updates the new BIOS. When the flash update is complete, the computer will automatically restart. 3. Press during POST to enter the system setup program. 4. Press to reset the computer defaults. 5. Press , select Save changes and reboot, and press to save configuration changes. 6. Remove the BIOS-update program CD from the drive and restart the computer. Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive 1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in, the main battery is properly installed, and a network cable is attached. 2. Turn on the computer. 3. Locate the latest BIOS update file for your computer at support.dell.com. 4. Click Drivers & Downloads® Select Model. 5. Select the type of product in the Select Your Product Family list. 6. Select the product brand in the Select Your Product Line list. 7. Select the product model number in the Select Your Product Model list. 8. Click Confirm. 9. A list of results appear on the screen. Click BIOS. 10. Click Download Now to download the latest BIOS file. The File Download window appears. 11. Click Save to save the file on your desktop. The file downloads to your desktop. 12. 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. 13. Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the procedures on the screen. Back to Contents Page NOTE: If you use a BIOS-update program CD to flash the BIOS, set up the computer to boot from a CD before inserting the CD. NOTE: If you have selected a different model and want to start over again, click Start Over on the top right of the menu. Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Inspiron™ 1440 Service Manual Removing the Bluetooth Card Replacing the Bluetooth Card If you ordered a card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer, it is already installed. Removing the Bluetooth Card 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 hard drive (see Removing the Hard Drive). 6. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Optical Drive). 7. Remove the center control cover (see Removing the Center Control Cover). 8. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard). 9. Remove the power button board (see Removing the Power Button Board). 10. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest). 11. Lift the Bluetooth card to disconnect it from the system board connector. 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 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 system board connector 2 Bluetooth card 1. Align the connector on the Bluetooth card with the connector on the system board and press the Bluetooth card. 2. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest). 3. Replace the power button board (see Replacing the Power Button Board). 4. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard). 5. Replace the center control cover (see Replacing the Center Control Cover). 6. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 7. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Hard Drive). 8. Replace the memory module(s) (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 9. Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Module Cover). 10. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Camera (Optional) Dell™ Inspiron™ 1440 Service Manual Removing the Camera Replacing the Camera Removing the Camera 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly). 3. Remove the display bezel (see Removing the Display Bezel). 4. Disconnect the camera cable from the connector on the camera module. 5. Release the camera module from the latches on the display cover. 6. Remove the camera module. Replacing the Camera 1. Secure the camera module using the latches on the display cover. 2. Connect the camera cable to the connector on the camera module....
