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Contents 1 Before You Begin 9 Recommended Tools 9 Turning Off Your Computer 9 Before Working Inside Your Computer 10 2 Battery 13 Removing the Battery 13 Replacing the Battery 14 3 Keyboard 15 Removing the Keyboard 15 Replacing the Keyboard 17 4 Memory Module(s 19 Removing the Memory Module(s 19 Replacing the Memory Module(s 20 5 Optical Drive 23 Removing the Optical Drive 23 Contents 3
Contents 1 Before You Begin 9 Recommended Tools 9 Turning Off Your Computer 9 Before Working Inside Your Computer 10 2 Battery 13 Removing the Battery 13 Replacing the Battery 14 3 Keyboard 15 Removing the Keyboard 15 Replacing the Keyboard 17 4 Memory Module(s 19 Removing the Memory Module(s 19 Replacing the Memory Module(s 20 5 Optical Drive 23 Removing the Optical Drive 23 Contents 3
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11 Coin-Cell Battery 43 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 43 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 45 12 USB Board 47 Removing the USB Board 47 Replacing the USB Board 48 13 Thermal Cooling Assembly 49 Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly 49 Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly 50 14 Processor Module (For Inspiron 14-N4050 Only) 51 Removing the Processor Module 51 Replacing the Processor Module 52 15 Hinge Cover 55 Removing the Hinge Cover 55 Replacing the Hinge Cover 57 16 Display 59 Display Assembly 59 Contents 5
11 Coin-Cell Battery 43 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 43 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 45 12 USB Board 47 Removing the USB Board 47 Replacing the USB Board 48 13 Thermal Cooling Assembly 49 Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly 49 Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly 50 14 Processor Module (For Inspiron 14-N4050 Only) 51 Removing the Processor Module 51 Replacing the Processor Module 52 15 Hinge Cover 55 Removing the Hinge Cover 55 Replacing the Hinge Cover 57 16 Display 59 Display Assembly 59 Contents 5
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See "Removing the Battery" on page 13, before working inside the computer. 7 Remove the battery. Before You Begin 11 CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery, see "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 8 Turn the computer top-side up, open the display, and press the power button to ground the system board. 6 Disconnect all attached devices from your computer.
See "Removing the Battery" on page 13, before working inside the computer. 7 Remove the battery. Before You Begin 11 CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery, see "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 8 Turn the computer top-side up, open the display, and press the power button to ground the system board. 6 Disconnect all attached devices from your computer.
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... by your warranty. Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. Removing the Battery 1 Follow the instructions in the unlock position. 5 Slide and lift the battery out of the battery bay. Battery 13 CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. For additional safety best practices information, see...
... by your warranty. Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. Removing the Battery 1 Follow the instructions in the unlock position. 5 Slide and lift the battery out of the battery bay. Battery 13 CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. For additional safety best practices information, see...
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3 2 1 1 battery release latch 3 battery lock latch 2 battery Replacing the Battery 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place. 3 Slide the battery lock latch to the lock position. 14 Battery
3 2 1 1 battery release latch 3 battery lock latch 2 battery Replacing the Battery 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place. 3 Slide the battery lock latch to the lock position. 14 Battery
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...plastic scribe, release the four tabs that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer). See "Removing the Battery" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming... to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. 3 Turn the computer over and open the ...
...plastic scribe, release the four tabs that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer). See "Removing the Battery" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming... to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. 3 Turn the computer over and open the ...
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See "Replacing the Battery" on page 14. Keyboard 17 Press down on the connector latch to secure the keyboard cable to lock the four tabs securing the keyboard. 5 Close the display and turn the computer over. 6 Replace the battery. 2 1 1 keyboard cable 2 keyboard Replacing the Keyboard 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide the keyboard cable into the slots on the palm rest. 4 Gently press around the edges of the keyboard to the connector on the system board. 3 Slide the tabs on the keyboard into the connector on the system board.
See "Replacing the Battery" on page 14. Keyboard 17 Press down on the connector latch to secure the keyboard cable to lock the four tabs securing the keyboard. 5 Close the display and turn the computer over. 6 Replace the battery. 2 1 1 keyboard cable 2 keyboard Replacing the Keyboard 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide the keyboard cable into the slots on the palm rest. 4 Gently press around the edges of the keyboard to the connector on the system board. 3 Slide the tabs on the keyboard into the connector on the system board.
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...A and DIMM B, that can increase your computer memory by your fingertips to servicing that shipped with your computer, see the Specifications at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Memory Module(s) 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13. 3 Remove the keyboard. Memory ...computer. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to the system board, remove the main battery, see "Removing the Battery" on the system board. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your ...
...A and DIMM B, that can increase your computer memory by your fingertips to servicing that shipped with your computer, see the Specifications at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Memory Module(s) 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13. 3 Remove the keyboard. Memory ...computer. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to the system board, remove the main battery, see "Removing the Battery" on the system board. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your ...
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To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer: Click Start Control PanelSystem and SecuritySystem. Memory 21 As the computer boots, it detects the memory module(s) and automatically updates the system configuration information. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 17. 5 Replace the battery, see "Replacing the Battery" on page 14, or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet. 6 Turn on the computer. 2 1 1 tab 2 notch 4 Replace the keyboard.
To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer: Click Start Control PanelSystem and SecuritySystem. Memory 21 As the computer boots, it detects the memory module(s) and automatically updates the system configuration information. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 17. 5 Replace the battery, see "Replacing the Battery" on page 14, or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet. 6 Turn on the computer. 2 1 1 tab 2 notch 4 Replace the keyboard.
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... grounding strap or by your computer. 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 Keyboard" on page 15. 4 Remove the screw that secures the optical drive... the optical-drive compartment. Optical Drive 23 See "Removing the Battery" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. 5 Optical Drive 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...
... grounding strap or by your computer. 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 Keyboard" on page 15. 4 Remove the screw that secures the optical drive... the optical-drive compartment. Optical Drive 23 See "Removing the Battery" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. 5 Optical Drive 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...
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See "Replacing the Battery" on page 17. 5 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 14. 1 2 3 4 1 plastic scribe 3 optical drive 2 screw 4 notch Replacing the Optical Drive 1 Follow the instructions in damage to the computer base. 4 Replace the keyboard. Failure to do ...
See "Replacing the Battery" on page 17. 5 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 14. 1 2 3 4 1 plastic scribe 3 optical drive 2 screw 4 notch Replacing the Optical Drive 1 Follow the instructions in damage to the computer base. 4 Replace the keyboard. Failure to do ...
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...Rest Assembly 25 For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on page 13, before working inside the computer. 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 page 13. 3 Remove the eight screws that shipped with your computer. See "Removing the Battery" on your warranty. CAUTION: Only a certified ...
...Rest Assembly 25 For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on page 13, before working inside the computer. 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 page 13. 3 Remove the eight screws that shipped with your computer. See "Removing the Battery" on your warranty. CAUTION: Only a certified ...
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Palm-Rest Assembly 29 See "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. 8 Replace the battery. CAUTION: Before turning on page 14. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer.
Palm-Rest Assembly 29 See "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. 8 Replace the battery. CAUTION: Before turning on page 14. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer.
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... should perform repairs 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. Removing the Power Button Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on ... 8 in "Before You Begin" on page 13. 3 Follow the instructions from the palm rest. See "Removing the Battery" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer). For additional safety...
... should perform repairs 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. Removing the Power Button Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on ... 8 in "Before You Begin" on page 13. 3 Follow the instructions from the palm rest. See "Removing the Battery" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer). For additional safety...
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... the palm-rest assembly over. 6 Follow the instructions from step 3 to the computer. 32 Power Button Board CAUTION: Before turning on page 28. 7 Replace the battery. Failure to do so may result in damage to step 7 in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide the power button board under the tabs on... power button board with the screw hole on the palm rest. 3 Replace the screw that no stray screws remain inside the computer. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 14.
... the palm-rest assembly over. 6 Follow the instructions from step 3 to the computer. 32 Power Button Board CAUTION: Before turning on page 28. 7 Replace the battery. Failure to do so may result in damage to step 7 in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide the power button board under the tabs on... power button board with the screw hole on the palm rest. 3 Replace the screw that no stray screws remain inside the computer. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 14.
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... computer. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is On or in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. NOTE: If you must install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on your computer). CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself ... turn off your computer, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 3 Follow the instructions from a source other than Dell, you are extremely fragile. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to ...
... computer. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is On or in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. NOTE: If you must install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on your computer). CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself ... turn off your computer, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 3 Follow the instructions from a source other than Dell, you are extremely fragile. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to ...
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See "Replacing the Battery" on page 28. 8 Replace the battery. Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive. 3 Place the hard-drive bracket on the hard drive. 4 Replace the two screws that ... computer. Hard Drive 35 1 3 2 1 hard drive 3 hard-drive bracket 2 screws (2) Replacing the Hard Drive 1 Follow the instructions in "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 14.
See "Replacing the Battery" on page 28. 8 Replace the battery. Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive. 3 Place the hard-drive bracket on the hard drive. 4 Replace the two screws that ... computer. Hard Drive 35 1 3 2 1 hard drive 3 hard-drive bracket 2 screws (2) Replacing the Hard Drive 1 Follow the instructions in "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 14.
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... technician should perform repairs on the system board. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 3 Follow the instructions from step 3 to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Your computer has one half Mini-Card slot for Mini...-Cards from the Mini-Card. 5 Push and release the tab that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically ...
... technician should perform repairs on the system board. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 3 Follow the instructions from step 3 to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Your computer has one half Mini-Card slot for Mini...-Cards from the Mini-Card. 5 Push and release the tab that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically ...
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... to do so may damage the connector. Connectors on the system-board. 4 Press the other than Dell, you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. The following table provides the antenna cable color scheme ...step 7 in damage to the Mini-Card you are installing. See "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. CAUTION: ...Before turning on page 14. Wireless Mini-Card 39 If you may result in "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" ...
... to do so may damage the connector. Connectors on the system-board. 4 Press the other than Dell, you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. The following table provides the antenna cable color scheme ...step 7 in damage to the Mini-Card you are installing. See "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. CAUTION: ...Before turning on page 14. Wireless Mini-Card 39 If you may result in "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" ...
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... Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer). See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 3 Follow the instructions from step 3 to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on...on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. CAUTION: To help prevent damage 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 the system board and remove...
... Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer). See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 3 Follow the instructions from step 3 to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on...on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. CAUTION: To help prevent damage 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 the system board and remove...