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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 Top Cover 13 Removing the Top Cover 13 Replacing the Top Cover 14 3 Battery 15 Removing the Battery 15 Replacing the Battery 16 4 Module Cover 17 Removing the Module Cover 17 Replacing the Module Cover 18 5 Optical Drive 19 Removing the Optical Drive 19 Contents 3
Contents 1 Before You Begin 9 Recommended Tools 9 Turning Off Your Computer 9 Before Working Inside Your Computer 10 2 Top Cover 13 Removing the Top Cover 13 Replacing the Top Cover 14 3 Battery 15 Removing the Battery 15 Replacing the Battery 16 4 Module Cover 17 Removing the Module Cover 17 Replacing the Module Cover 18 5 Optical Drive 19 Removing the Optical Drive 19 Contents 3
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19 Coin-Cell Battery 87 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 87 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 88 20 Thermal Cooling Assembly 89 Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly 89 Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly 90 21 Processor Module 91 Removing the Processor Module 91 Replacing the Processor Module 92 22 Hard-Drive Assembly 95 Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly 95 Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly 97 23 I/O Board 99 Removing the I/O Board 99 Replacing the I/O Board 100 24 AC-Adapter Connector 101 Removing the AC-Adapter Connector 101 Contents 7
19 Coin-Cell Battery 87 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 87 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 88 20 Thermal Cooling Assembly 89 Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly 89 Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly 90 21 Processor Module 91 Removing the Processor Module 91 Replacing the Processor Module 92 22 Hard-Drive Assembly 95 Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly 95 Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly 97 23 I/O Board 99 Removing the I/O Board 99 Replacing the I/O Board 100 24 AC-Adapter Connector 101 Removing the AC-Adapter Connector 101 Contents 7
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CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15) before working inside the computer. 7 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15). 8 Turn the computer top-side up, open the display, and press the power button to ground the system board. Before You Begin 11
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15) before working inside the computer. 7 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15). 8 Turn the computer top-side up, open the display, and press the power button to ground the system board. Before You Begin 11
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... the top cover. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Top Cover 13 For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on page 9. 2 Press and hold the release button that secures the top cover to servicing...
... the top cover. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Top Cover 13 For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on page 9. 2 Press and hold the release button that secures the top cover to servicing...
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... warranty. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Damage due to the unlock position. 5 Slide and lift the...
... warranty. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Damage due to the unlock position. 5 Slide and lift the...
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3 2 1 1 battery release latch 2 battery 3 battery lock latch 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. 16 Battery
3 2 1 1 battery release latch 2 battery 3 battery lock latch 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. 16 Battery
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..., read the safety information that shipped with your warranty. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on your 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 15) before...
..., read the safety information that shipped with your warranty. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on your 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 15) before...
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CAUTION: Before turning on page 16). Failure to do so may result in place. 3 Tighten the captive screw that no stray screws remain inside the computer. 1 2 3 1 captive screw 2 module cover 3 tabs (2) Replacing the Module Cover 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the tabs on the module cover with the slots on the computer base and gently snap the cover in damage to the computer base. 4 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the module cover to the computer. 18 Module Cover
CAUTION: Before turning on page 16). Failure to do so may result in place. 3 Tighten the captive screw that no stray screws remain inside the computer. 1 2 3 1 captive screw 2 module cover 3 tabs (2) Replacing the Module Cover 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the tabs on the module cover with the slots on the computer base and gently snap the cover in damage to the computer base. 4 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the module cover to the computer. 18 Module Cover
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...damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery" on your computer. Optical Drive 19 Removing the Optical Drive 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15). 3 Remove the module ...cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 17)....
...damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery" on your computer. Optical Drive 19 Removing the Optical Drive 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15). 3 Remove the module ...cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 17)....
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... 1 Follow the instructions in damage to the computer base. 6 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 18). 7 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 16). Optical Drive 21 Failure to do so may result in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the tabs on the optical...
... 1 Follow the instructions in damage to the computer base. 6 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 18). 7 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 16). Optical Drive 21 Failure to do so may result in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the tabs on the optical...
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... installing memory modules on each end of the computer. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically...memory-module connector until the module pops up. 5 Remove the memory module(s) from Dell are covered under your computer. See "Specifications" in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15). 3 Remove the module cover (see "Removing the Module ...
... installing memory modules on each end of the computer. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically...memory-module connector until the module pops up. 5 Remove the memory module(s) from Dell are covered under your computer. See "Specifications" in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15). 3 Remove the module cover (see "Removing the Module ...
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2 1 1 tab 2 notch 4 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 18). 5 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in the computer: ...
2 1 1 tab 2 notch 4 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 18). 5 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in the computer: ...
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...grounding strap or by your computer). Removing the Keyboard 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to replace. For additional safety best practices information, ... computer over and open the display as far as a connector on 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. Keyboard 27 CAUTION: The keycaps on the keyboard are ...
...grounding strap or by your computer). Removing the Keyboard 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to replace. For additional safety best practices information, ... computer over and open the display as far as a connector on 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. Keyboard 27 CAUTION: The keycaps on the keyboard are ...
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... a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 27). CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Keyboard" on your computer. Palm-Rest Assembly 31 CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a... 5 Remove the ten screws from the computer base. 6 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15). 3 Remove the module cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page...
... a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 27). CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Keyboard" on your computer. Palm-Rest Assembly 31 CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a... 5 Remove the ten screws from the computer base. 6 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15). 3 Remove the module cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page...
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...result in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 21. 10 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 18). 11 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 29). 8 Turn the computer over and replace the ten screws at the bottom of the computer. 9 Follow ...from step 4 to step 5 in damage to secure them. 6 Replace the five screws on the palm-rest assembly. 7 Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 16). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replacing the Palm...
...result in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 21. 10 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 18). 11 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 29). 8 Turn the computer over and replace the ten screws at the bottom of the computer. 9 Follow ...from step 4 to step 5 in damage to secure them. 6 Replace the five screws on the palm-rest assembly. 7 Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 16). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replacing the Palm...
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... "Removing the Battery" on your computer. 9 Hot-Key Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the palm-rest assembly. 9... that shipped with your computer). Removing the Hot-Key Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15). 3 Remove the module cover (see "Removing the Module Cover" on page 17). 4 Follow the instructions from step 4...
... "Removing the Battery" on your computer. 9 Hot-Key Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the palm-rest assembly. 9... that shipped with your computer). Removing the Hot-Key Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15). 3 Remove the module cover (see "Removing the Module Cover" on page 17). 4 Follow the instructions from step 4...
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... 1 Follow the instructions in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 21. 8 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 18). 9 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on the palm-
... 1 Follow the instructions in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 21. 8 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 18). 9 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on the palm-
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...Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the palm-rest assembly. 9 Remove the screw that secures the power button board to the palm-rest assembly. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery"...) before working inside the computer. Removing the Power Button Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15). 3 Remove the module cover (see "Removing the Module Cover" on page 17). 4 Follow the instructions from step 4 ...
...Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the palm-rest assembly. 9 Remove the screw that secures the power button board to the palm-rest assembly. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery"...) before working inside the computer. Removing the Power Button Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15). 3 Remove the module cover (see "Removing the Module Cover" on page 17). 4 Follow the instructions from step 4 ...
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Power Button Board 43 8 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 18). 9 Replace the battery (see "Removing the Battery" 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. CAUTION: Before turning on page 15).
Power Button Board 43 8 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 18). 9 Replace the battery (see "Removing the Battery" 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. CAUTION: Before turning on page 15).