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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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...page 9. 2 Press and hold the release button that secures the top cover to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Top Cover 13 2 Top Cover 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 15) before working inside the computer...
...page 9. 2 Press and hold the release button that secures the top cover to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Top Cover 13 2 Top Cover 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 15) before working inside the computer...
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... grounding strap or by your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Battery 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Shut down the computer and turn it over. 3... Slide the battery lock latch until it clicks into place. 4 Slide the battery release latch to the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. 3 Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is...
... grounding strap or by your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Battery 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Shut down the computer and turn it over. 3... Slide the battery lock latch until it clicks into place. 4 Slide the battery release latch to the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. 3 Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is...
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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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...the computer base. 5 Lift the module cover off the computer base. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on page 15). 3 Loosen the captive screw that secures the module cover to servicing that shipped with your computer. CAUTION: ... by your computer). Removing the Module Cover 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Module Cover 17 4 Module Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not ...
...the computer base. 5 Lift the module cover off the computer base. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on page 15). 3 Loosen the captive screw that secures the module cover to servicing that shipped with your computer. CAUTION: ... by your computer). Removing the Module Cover 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Module Cover 17 4 Module Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not ...
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CAUTION: Before turning on page 16). Failure to do so may result in place. 3 Tighten the captive screw that secures the module cover to the computer. 18 Module Cover 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 no stray screws remain inside the computer.
CAUTION: Before turning on page 16). Failure to do so may result in place. 3 Tighten the captive screw that secures the module cover to the computer. 18 Module Cover 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 no stray screws remain inside the computer.
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...wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. Optical Drive 19 CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery" on your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Module Cover" on page 17). 4 Remove the ... "Removing the Battery" on your computer). 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 as a connector on page 15) before working inside the ...
...wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. Optical Drive 19 CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery" on your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Module Cover" on page 17). 4 Remove the ... "Removing the Battery" on your computer). 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 as a connector on page 15) before working inside the ...
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... Optical Drive 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 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).
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... Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are covered under your warranty. You can be accessed from the memory-module connector. Removing the Memory Module(s) 1 Follow the instructions ...a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 17). 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 Cover" on your computer. Damage due to the system ...
... Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are covered under your warranty. You can be accessed from the memory-module connector. Removing the Memory Module(s) 1 Follow the instructions ...a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 17). 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 Cover" on your computer. Damage due to the system ...
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...;System. Failure to the computer. 6 Turn on 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.
...;System. Failure to the computer. 6 Turn on 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.
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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 the palm rest. CAUTION: Do not slide the plastic scribe under the keyboard tabs to remove the keyboard as it from the... tabs on page 15). Keyboard 27 Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. 3 Turn the computer over and open the display as...
... 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 the palm rest. CAUTION: Do not slide the plastic scribe under the keyboard tabs to remove the keyboard as it from the... tabs on page 15). Keyboard 27 Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. 3 Turn the computer over and open the display as...
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Palm-Rest Assembly 31 For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on your warranty. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (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 9. 2 Remove...
Palm-Rest Assembly 31 For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on your warranty. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (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 9. 2 Remove...
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... assembly 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 Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on page 16).
... assembly 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 Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on page 16).
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...safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on the palm-rest assembly. 9 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... Board 37 Damage due to servicing that secures the hot-key board to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the palm-rest assembly. 10 Lift the hot-key board ...
...safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on the palm-rest assembly. 9 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... Board 37 Damage due to servicing that secures the hot-key board to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the palm-rest assembly. 10 Lift the hot-key board ...
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... palm-rest assembly over. 5 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 35). 6 Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Battery" on the palm- 1 2 3 1 screw 2 hot-key board 3 hot-key board cable Replacing the Hot-Key Board 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 Keyboard" on page 29). 7 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the...
... palm-rest assembly over. 5 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 35). 6 Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Battery" on the palm- 1 2 3 1 screw 2 hot-key board 3 hot-key board cable Replacing the Hot-Key Board 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 Keyboard" on page 29). 7 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the...
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...discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on your computer). CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the palm-rest assembly. 9 Remove the screw that... computer. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such...
...discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on your computer). CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the palm-rest assembly. 9 Remove the screw that... computer. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such...
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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. Power Button Board 43 Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on page 15).
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. Power Button Board 43 Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on page 15).