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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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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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...and ease the keyboard up until it clears off the palm rest. Keyboard 15 Damage due to servicing 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 ...your warranty. 3 Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the keyboard to replace. See "Removing the Battery" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 13, before working inside the computer. For ...
...and ease the keyboard up until it clears off the palm rest. Keyboard 15 Damage due to servicing 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 ...your warranty. 3 Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the keyboard to replace. See "Removing the Battery" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 13, before working inside the computer. For ...
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See "Replacing the Battery" on the system board. 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 lock the four tabs securing the keyboard. 5 Close the display and turn the computer over. 6 Replace the battery. Keyboard 17 Press down on the connector latch to secure the keyboard cable to the connector on the system board. 3 Slide the tabs on the keyboard into the connector on page 14.
See "Replacing the Battery" on the system board. 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 lock the four tabs securing the keyboard. 5 Close the display and turn the computer over. 6 Replace the battery. Keyboard 17 Press down on the connector latch to secure the keyboard cable to the connector on the system board. 3 Slide the tabs on the keyboard into the connector on page 14.
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Memory 21 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. To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer: Click Start Control PanelSystem and SecuritySystem. As the computer boots, it detects the memory module(s) and automatically updates the system configuration information. 2 1 1 tab 2 notch 4 Replace the keyboard.
Memory 21 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. To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer: Click Start Control PanelSystem and SecuritySystem. As the computer boots, it detects the memory module(s) and automatically updates the system configuration information. 2 1 1 tab 2 notch 4 Replace the keyboard.
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... Drive 1 Follow the instructions in damage to the computer. 24 Optical Drive Failure to do so may result in "Before You Begin" on page 14. CAUTION: Before turning on page 17. 5 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the optical drive to the computer base...
... Drive 1 Follow the instructions in damage to the computer. 24 Optical Drive Failure to do so may result in "Before You Begin" on page 14. CAUTION: Before turning on page 17. 5 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the optical drive to the computer base...
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8 Replace the battery. Palm-Rest Assembly 29 CAUTION: Before turning on page 14. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer. See "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer.
8 Replace the battery. Palm-Rest Assembly 29 CAUTION: Before turning on page 14. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer. See "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer.
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CAUTION: Before turning on page 28. 7 Replace the battery. 3 1 2 1 tabs (2) 3 screw 2 power button board Replacing the Power Button Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the power button board to the palm rest. 4 Slide the power-button board cable through the slot...under the tabs on the palm rest and align the screw hole on the 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.
CAUTION: Before turning on page 28. 7 Replace the battery. 3 1 2 1 tabs (2) 3 screw 2 power button board Replacing the Power Button Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the power button board to the palm rest. 4 Slide the power-button board cable through the slot...under the tabs on the palm rest and align the screw hole on the 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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...the hard-drive assembly towards the right to connect it to the connector on page 28. 8 Replace the battery. 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 the system board. 7 Follow the instructions from its packaging. Save ... or shipping the hard drive. 3 Place the hard-drive bracket on the hard drive. 4 Replace the two screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on page 14. Failure to do so may result in damage to step 7 in "Before You Begin" on...
...the hard-drive assembly towards the right to connect it to the connector on page 28. 8 Replace the battery. 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 the system board. 7 Follow the instructions from its packaging. Save ... or shipping the hard drive. 3 Place the hard-drive bracket on the hard drive. 4 Replace the two screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on page 14. Failure to do so may result in damage to step 7 in "Before You Begin" on...
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...-Card connector at a 45-degree angle into the connector on page 28. 7 Replace the battery. Wireless Mini-Card 39 If you may result in damage to step 7 in "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on the system-board. 4 Press the other than Dell, you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. NOTE: If you are... end of the Mini-Card down until it clicks into place. Connectors on the system board, and realign the card. CAUTION: Before turning on page 14. Failure to do so may damage the connector.
...-Card connector at a 45-degree angle into the connector on page 28. 7 Replace the battery. Wireless Mini-Card 39 If you may result in damage to step 7 in "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on the system-board. 4 Press the other than Dell, you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. NOTE: If you are... end of the Mini-Card down until it clicks into place. Connectors on the system board, and realign the card. CAUTION: Before turning on page 14. Failure to do so may damage the connector.
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...4 Connect the Mini-Card antenna cables to the connectors on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. See "Replacing the Battery" on the system board. 2 3 1 1 audio-board cable 3 audio board 2 tab Replacing the Audio Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on... press the audio board until it clicks into place. 3 Slide the audio-board cable into the connector on page 14. Failure to the computer. 42 Audio Board See "Replacing the Mini-Card" on page 38. 5 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 7 in damage to do...
...4 Connect the Mini-Card antenna cables to the connectors on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. See "Replacing the Battery" on the system board. 2 3 1 1 audio-board cable 3 audio board 2 tab Replacing the Audio Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on... press the audio board until it clicks into place. 3 Slide the audio-board cable into the connector on page 14. Failure to the computer. 42 Audio Board See "Replacing the Mini-Card" on page 38. 5 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 7 in damage to do...
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... audio-board cable into the battery socket on the system board. For Inspiron 14-N4050: a Slide the coin-cell battery into the battery socket on the system board. CAUTION: Before turning on page 9. 1 plastic scribe 2 coin-cell battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 1 Follow the instructions in "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 14. Press down on the connector...
... audio-board cable into the battery socket on the system board. For Inspiron 14-N4050: a Slide the coin-cell battery into the battery socket on the system board. CAUTION: Before turning on page 9. 1 plastic scribe 2 coin-cell battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 1 Follow the instructions in "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 14. Press down on the connector...
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...board. See "Replacing the Battery" on the system board. 5 Replace the optical drive. 1 2 3 1 screw 3 USB-board cable 2 USB board Replacing the USB ...Board 1 Follow the procedures in damage to the computer. 48 USB Board Press down on the connector latch to secure the USB-board cable to step 7 in "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on the computer base. 3 Replace... Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 24. 6 Follow the ...
...board. See "Replacing the Battery" on the system board. 5 Replace the optical drive. 1 2 3 1 screw 3 USB-board cable 2 USB board Replacing the USB ...Board 1 Follow the procedures in damage to the computer. 48 USB Board Press down on the connector latch to secure the USB-board cable to step 7 in "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on the computer base. 3 Replace... Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 24. 6 Follow the ...
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1 23 1 thermal cooling assembly 3 captive screws (4) 2 fan cable Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the four captive screws on the thermal cooling assembly with the ... connector on the system board. 4 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 7 in damage to do so may result in "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 28. 5 Replace the battery. 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...
1 23 1 thermal cooling assembly 3 captive screws (4) 2 fan cable Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the four captive screws on the thermal cooling assembly with the ... connector on the system board. 4 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 7 in damage to do so may result in "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 28. 5 Replace the battery. 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...
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If one or more corners of the module are aligned at the same height. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 28. 6 Replace the battery. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor, hold the screwdriver perpendicular to the processor when turning the cam screw. 3 Tighten the ZIF... processor module is not seated properly. Processor Module (For Inspiron 14-N4050 Only) 53 NOTE: The pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket, then insert the processor module. Failure to do so may result in "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 14. See "Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly" on page 50. 5 Follow...
If one or more corners of the module are aligned at the same height. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 28. 6 Replace the battery. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor, hold the screwdriver perpendicular to the processor when turning the cam screw. 3 Tighten the ZIF... processor module is not seated properly. Processor Module (For Inspiron 14-N4050 Only) 53 NOTE: The pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket, then insert the processor module. Failure to do so may result in "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 14. See "Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly" on page 50. 5 Follow...
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See "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the hinge cover to the computer base. 5 Replace the battery. Failure to do so may result in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the tabs on the hinge cover with the slots on the computer base and snap the hinge cover into place. 3 Turn the computer over. 4 Replace the two screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Hinge Cover 57 1 hinge cover Replacing the Hinge Cover 1 Follow the instructions in damage to the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on page 14.
See "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the hinge cover to the computer base. 5 Replace the battery. Failure to do so may result in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the tabs on the hinge cover with the slots on the computer base and snap the hinge cover into place. 3 Turn the computer over. 4 Replace the two screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Hinge Cover 57 1 hinge cover Replacing the Hinge Cover 1 Follow the instructions in damage to the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on page 14.
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...14. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside edge of the display bezel. 4 Remove the display bezel. 1 62 Display CAUTION: The display bezel is extremely fragile. 9 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 7 in damage to the computer. See "Replacing the Battery..." on page 59. Failure to prevent damaging the display bezel. 3 Using your fingertips, carefully pry up the inside the computer. Be careful when removing it to do so may result in "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly...
...14. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside edge of the display bezel. 4 Remove the display bezel. 1 62 Display CAUTION: The display bezel is extremely fragile. 9 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 7 in damage to the computer. See "Replacing the Battery..." on page 59. Failure to prevent damaging the display bezel. 3 Using your fingertips, carefully pry up the inside the computer. Be careful when removing it to do so may result in "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly...
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CAUTION: Before turning on page 14. Failure to do so may result in damage to step 7 in "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 24. 9 Follow the instructions from step 3 to the computer. 8 Replace the optical drive. See "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 28. 10 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Camera Module 71
CAUTION: Before turning on page 14. Failure to do so may result in damage to step 7 in "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 24. 9 Follow the instructions from step 3 to the computer. 8 Replace the optical drive. See "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 28. 10 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Camera Module 71
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...6 in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide the connectors on the system board into the slots on the computer base. 3 Replace the two screws that secure the system board to the computer base. 4 Connect the display cable, speakers cable, audio-board cable, USB-board... cable, coin-cell battery cable, and AC-adapter cable to the connectors on the system board. 5 Replace the processor. See "Replacing the Mini-Card" on page 52. 6 Replace the thermal cooling assembly. 1 2 1 screws (2) 2 system board Replacing the System Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Replacing the Hard Drive" ...
...6 in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide the connectors on the system board into the slots on the computer base. 3 Replace the two screws that secure the system board to the computer base. 4 Connect the display cable, speakers cable, audio-board cable, USB-board... cable, coin-cell battery cable, and AC-adapter cable to the connectors on the system board. 5 Replace the processor. See "Replacing the Mini-Card" on page 52. 6 Replace the thermal cooling assembly. 1 2 1 screws (2) 2 system board Replacing the System Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Replacing the Hard Drive" ...