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... your operating system for shut-down instructions. 3 Ensure that shipped with care. WARNING: Before working inside your computer. Do not touch the components or contacts on your own personal safety. Hold a card by its edges or by its metal mounting bracket. Before ...electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a different operating system, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If you are using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a processor by its edges, not by its pins. 10 ...
... your operating system for shut-down instructions. 3 Ensure that shipped with care. WARNING: Before working inside your computer. Do not touch the components or contacts on your own personal safety. Hold a card by its edges or by its metal mounting bracket. Before ...electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a different operating system, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If you are using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a processor by its edges, not by its pins. 10 ...
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... the battery out of the battery bay. 2 Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). Removing the Battery 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page...
... the battery out of the battery bay. 2 Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). Removing the Battery 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page...
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... on your computer. 3 Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as possible. 4 Using a plastic scribe, release the four tabs that secure the keyboard ...to replace. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 13. Keyboard 15 CAUTION: To help prevent ...
... on your computer. 3 Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as possible. 4 Using a plastic scribe, release the four tabs that secure the keyboard ...to replace. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 13. Keyboard 15 CAUTION: To help prevent ...
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... Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that can increase your computer memory by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the system board. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself..." on your warranty. Memory 19 CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 15. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer). For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery"...
... Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that can increase your computer memory by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the system board. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself..." on your warranty. Memory 19 CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 15. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer). For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery"...
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...the optical drive to the computer base. 5 Using a plastic scribe, push the notch on page 15. 4 Remove the screw that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage... "Removing the Keyboard" on the optical drive to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Optical Drive 23 For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on your computer). CAUTION: Only a ...
...the optical drive to the computer base. 5 Using a plastic scribe, push the notch on page 15. 4 Remove the screw that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage... "Removing the Keyboard" on the optical drive to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Optical Drive 23 For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on your computer). CAUTION: Only a ...
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...battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Your computer has one half ...9. 2 Remove the battery. NOTE: Depending on page 15. 4 Disconnect the antenna cables from sources other than Dell. Damage due to the system board. If you ordered ... discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by Dell is already installed. See "Removing the Keyboard" on the configuration of...Battery" on page 13, before working inside the computer. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Wireless Local Area Network...
...battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Your computer has one half ...9. 2 Remove the battery. NOTE: Depending on page 15. 4 Disconnect the antenna cables from sources other than Dell. Damage due to the system board. If you ordered ... discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by Dell is already installed. See "Removing the Keyboard" on the configuration of...Battery" on page 13, before working inside the computer. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Wireless Local Area Network...
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...Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13. 3 Remove the 11 screws that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). Palm-Rest Assembly 29 Damage due to servicing that secure... the palm-rest assembly to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance....
...Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13. 3 Remove the 11 screws that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). Palm-Rest Assembly 29 Damage due to servicing that secure... the palm-rest assembly to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance....
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4 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 15. 5 Remove the two screws on the system board and remove the cables. 30 Palm-Rest Assembly CAUTION: Pull on the plastic tab on top of the connectors to avoid damaging the connectors. 6 Lift the connector latch that secures the power-button board cable and touch-pad cable to the connectors on the palm-rest assembly.
4 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 15. 5 Remove the two screws on the system board and remove the cables. 30 Palm-Rest Assembly CAUTION: Pull on the plastic tab on top of the connectors to avoid damaging the connectors. 6 Lift the connector latch that secures the power-button board cable and touch-pad cable to the connectors on the palm-rest assembly.
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1 2 1 power-button board cable 2 touch-pad cable CAUTION: Carefully separate the palm rest from the computer base to avoid damage to the palm rest. 7 Using a plastic scribe, carefully pry out the palm-rest assembly and then ease the palm-rest assembly from the computer base 8 Lift the palm-rest assembly off the computer base. Palm-Rest Assembly 31
1 2 1 power-button board cable 2 touch-pad cable CAUTION: Carefully separate the palm rest from the computer base to avoid damage to the palm rest. 7 Using a plastic scribe, carefully pry out the palm-rest assembly and then ease the palm-rest assembly from the computer base 8 Lift the palm-rest assembly off the computer base. Palm-Rest Assembly 31
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... Button Board" on page 36. 3 Align the palm-rest assembly on the computer base and gently snap the palm-rest assembly into place. 4 Slide the touch-pad cable and power-button board cable into the connectors on the system board and press down on the connector latches to secure them. 5 Replace...
... Button Board" on page 36. 3 Align the palm-rest assembly on the computer base and gently snap the palm-rest assembly into place. 4 Slide the touch-pad cable and power-button board cable into the connectors on the system board and press down on the connector latches to secure them. 5 Replace...
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...on your warranty. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13). 3 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 8 in "Before You ...rest. 8 Power Button Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing ...
...on your warranty. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13). 3 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 8 in "Before You ...rest. 8 Power Button Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing ...
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... Computer" on your computer. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. WARNING: If you remove the hard drive from a source other than Dell, you are extremely fragile. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 10, before working inside the computer. CAUTION: ...removing the hard-drive assembly. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from the computer base. For additional safety best ...
... Computer" on your computer. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. WARNING: If you remove the hard drive from a source other than Dell, you are extremely fragile. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 10, before working inside the computer. CAUTION: ...removing the hard-drive assembly. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from the computer base. For additional safety best ...
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...computer. Coin-Cell Battery 41 Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on page 13, before working inside the computer. ... To help prevent damage to servicing that shipped with your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the system board. 10 Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working ...
...computer. Coin-Cell Battery 41 Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on page 13, before working inside the computer. ... To help prevent damage to servicing that shipped with your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the system board. 10 Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working ...
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... Assembly" on the USB board and remove the USB-board cable. 6 Release the tabs that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface. Damage due to servicing that secure the USB board to the system board, remove the main ...battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 3 Follow the instructions from...
... Assembly" on the USB board and remove the USB-board cable. 6 Release the tabs that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface. Damage due to servicing that secure the USB board to the system board, remove the main ...battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 3 Follow the instructions from...
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... to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Thermal Cooling Assembly 45 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 page 13, before working inside the...
... to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Thermal Cooling Assembly 45 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 page 13, before working inside the...
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...a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage... Battery" on page 29. 4 Remove the thermal cooling assembly. CAUTION: To ensure maximum cooling for the processor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. 13 Processor Module (For Inspiron 15-N5050/15-N5040 Only) WARNING: Before working inside your computer).
...a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage... Battery" on page 29. 4 Remove the thermal cooling assembly. CAUTION: To ensure maximum cooling for the processor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. 13 Processor Module (For Inspiron 15-N5050/15-N5040 Only) WARNING: Before working inside your computer).
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..., see "Removing the Battery" on your warranty. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. Removing the Hinge Cover 1 Follow the instructions in "Before...hinge cover to the computer base. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Battery" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. 14 Hinge Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer...
..., see "Removing the Battery" on your warranty. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. Removing the Hinge Cover 1 Follow the instructions in "Before...hinge cover to the computer base. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Battery" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. 14 Hinge Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer...
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.../regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that shipped with your computer. 15 Display WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. CAUTION: Only a certified service...
.../regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that shipped with your computer. 15 Display WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. CAUTION: Only a certified service...
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... the safety information that secure the camera module to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the display cover. 9 Lift the camera module from the connector on your computer....Cover" on page 13, before working inside the computer. Camera Module 65 Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the camera module. 8 Release the two tabs that shipped with your ...
... the safety information that secure the camera module to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the display cover. 9 Lift the camera module from the connector on your computer....Cover" on page 13, before working inside the computer. Camera Module 65 Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the camera module. 8 Release the two tabs that shipped with your ...
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... assembly. 17 System Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts. System Board 67 Damage due to step 8 in "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 29.... 8 Follow the instructions from the 3-in "Before You Begin" on page 13. 4 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 15. 5 Remove the ...
... assembly. 17 System Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts. System Board 67 Damage due to step 8 in "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 29.... 8 Follow the instructions from the 3-in "Before You Begin" on page 13. 4 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 15. 5 Remove the ...
