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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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... tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver • Plastic scribe • BIOS executable update program available at support.dell.com Turning Off Your Computer CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you...purchased separately-installed by performing the removal procedure in this document may require the following conditions exist: • You have performed the steps in "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 9 and "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 10. • You have read the safety information ...
... tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver • Plastic scribe • BIOS executable update program available at support.dell.com Turning Off Your Computer CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you...purchased separately-installed by performing the removal procedure in this document may require the following conditions exist: • You have performed the steps in "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 9 and "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 10. • You have read the safety information ...
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...perform the following safety guidelines to help to help protect your computer from your computer (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your own personal safety. CAUTION: Handle... pins. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on a card. For additional safety best practices information, see "Turning Off Your Computer" on the locking tabs before you begin working inside the computer. 1 Ensure that shipped with your computer). Before...
...perform the following safety guidelines to help to help protect your computer from your computer (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your own personal safety. CAUTION: Handle... pins. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on a card. For additional safety best practices information, see "Turning Off Your Computer" on the locking tabs before you begin working inside the computer. 1 Ensure that shipped with your computer). Before...
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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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... "Before You Begin" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no gaps between the top cover and display back cover. Ensure that the Dell logo is facing towards the back of the computer while replacing the top cover. 2 Align the top cover to the display back cover. 3 Slide the... it clicks into place. 1 2 1 top cover 2 release button Replacing the Top Cover 1 Follow the instructions in damage to the computer. 14 Top Cover CAUTION: Before turning on page 9. NOTE: Ensure that there are no stray screws remain inside the computer.
... "Before You Begin" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no gaps between the top cover and display back cover. Ensure that the Dell logo is facing towards the back of the computer while replacing the top cover. 2 Align the top cover to the display back cover. 3 Slide the... it clicks into place. 1 2 1 top cover 2 release button Replacing the Top Cover 1 Follow the instructions in damage to the computer. 14 Top Cover CAUTION: Before turning on page 9. NOTE: Ensure that there are no stray screws remain inside the computer.
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CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs 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 unlock position. 5 ...battery bay. CAUTION: To avoid damage to servicing that shipped with your warranty. 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 your computer. 3 Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer...
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs 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 unlock position. 5 ...battery bay. CAUTION: To avoid damage to servicing that shipped with your warranty. 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 your computer. 3 Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer...
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CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the module cover to the computer base. 4 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on the computer base and gently snap the cover in damage to do so may result in place. 3 Tighten the captive screw that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure 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 page 16).
CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the module cover to the computer base. 4 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on the computer base and gently snap the cover in damage to do so may result in place. 3 Tighten the captive screw that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure 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 page 16).
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... the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the optical-drive assembly to the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on page 16). Failure to do so may result in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the tabs on the optical-drive bezel with the...
... the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the optical-drive assembly to the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on page 16). Failure to do so may result in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the tabs on the optical-drive bezel with the...
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To confirm the amount of memory installed in damage to the computer. 6 Turn on page 16), or connect the AC adapter to do so may result in the computer: Click Start Control PanelSystem ... 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. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer.
To confirm the amount of memory installed in damage to the computer. 6 Turn on page 16), or connect the AC adapter to do so may result in the computer: Click Start Control PanelSystem ... 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. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer.
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...Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 7 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 a connector ...on your computer. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. 3 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as...
...Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 7 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 a connector ...on your computer. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. 3 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as...
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Failure to do so could result in scratching the display panel. 6 Ease the keyboard up until it clears off the palm rest. 7 Carefully turn the keyboard over and place it on the palm-rest assembly. 8 Lift the connector latch that secures the keyboard cable to the connector on the system board and disconnect the keyboard cable. 9 Lift the keyboard off the computer. 28 Keyboard 1 2 1 plastic scribe 2 keyboard CAUTION: Be extremely careful when removing and handling the keyboard.
Failure to do so could result in scratching the display panel. 6 Ease the keyboard up until it clears off the palm rest. 7 Carefully turn the keyboard over and place it on the palm-rest assembly. 8 Lift the connector latch that secures the keyboard cable to the connector on the system board and disconnect the keyboard cable. 9 Lift the keyboard off the computer. 28 Keyboard 1 2 1 plastic scribe 2 keyboard CAUTION: Be extremely careful when removing and handling the keyboard.
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Keyboard 29 1 2 1 keyboard cable 2 keyboard-cable connector 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 assembly. 4 Gently press around the edges of the keyboard and slide it upwards to the connector on the system board. 3 Slide the tabs on the keyboard into the connector on the palm-rest assembly. 5 Close the display and turn the computer over. Press down on the connector latch to secure the keyboard cable to secure the keyboard under the tabs on the system board.
Keyboard 29 1 2 1 keyboard cable 2 keyboard-cable connector 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 assembly. 4 Gently press around the edges of the keyboard and slide it upwards to the connector on the system board. 3 Slide the tabs on the keyboard into the connector on the palm-rest assembly. 5 Close the display and turn the computer over. Press down on the connector latch to secure the keyboard cable to secure the keyboard under the tabs on the system board.
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CAUTION: Carefully separate the palm rest from the computer base to avoid damage to the palm rest. 9 Using a plastic scribe, carefully pry out the palm-rest assembly along the rear edge and then ease the palm-rest assembly from the computer base. 10 Lift the palm-rest assembly off the computer base. 11 Turn the palm-rest assembly over. 12 Remove the hot-key board (see "Removing the Hot-Key Board" on page 37). 13 Remove the power button board (see "Removing the Power Button Board" on page 41). 1 2 1 plastic scribe 2 palm-rest assembly 34 Palm-Rest Assembly
CAUTION: Carefully separate the palm rest from the computer base to avoid damage to the palm rest. 9 Using a plastic scribe, carefully pry out the palm-rest assembly along the rear edge and then ease the palm-rest assembly from the computer base. 10 Lift the palm-rest assembly off the computer base. 11 Turn the palm-rest assembly over. 12 Remove the hot-key board (see "Removing the Hot-Key Board" on page 37). 13 Remove the power button board (see "Removing the Power Button Board" on page 41). 1 2 1 plastic scribe 2 palm-rest assembly 34 Palm-Rest Assembly
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...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 the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in damage to ..."Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Palm-Rest Assembly 35 CAUTION: Before turning on page 16). Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Replace the power button board (...
...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 the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in damage to ..."Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Palm-Rest Assembly 35 CAUTION: Before turning on page 16). Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Replace the power button board (...
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...(see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 27). 6 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 31). 7 Turn the palm-rest assembly over. 8 Remove the hot-key board cable from step 4 to the system board, remove the main 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 your warranty. Hot-Key Board 37 CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge,...
...(see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 27). 6 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 31). 7 Turn the palm-rest assembly over. 8 Remove the hot-key board cable from step 4 to the system board, remove the main 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 your warranty. Hot-Key Board 37 CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge,...
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... the Battery" on the palm- rest assembly and replace the screw. 3 Route the hot-key board cable through the slot on the palm-rest assembly. 4 Turn 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...
... the Battery" on the palm- rest assembly and replace the screw. 3 Route the hot-key board cable through the slot on the palm-rest assembly. 4 Turn 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...
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Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer. Hot-Key Board 39 CAUTION: Before turning 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. Hot-Key Board 39 CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer.
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...main battery (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 31). 7 Turn the palm-rest assembly over. 8 Remove the power-button board cable from step 4 to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a ... grounding strap or by your warranty. Power Button Board 41 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 10 Power Button Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. ...
...main battery (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 31). 7 Turn the palm-rest assembly over. 8 Remove the power-button board cable from step 4 to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a ... grounding strap or by your warranty. Power Button Board 41 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 10 Power Button Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. ...
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... alignment posts on the palm-rest assembly and replace the screw. 3 Route the power-button board cable through the slot on the palm-rest assembly. 4 Turn 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...
... alignment posts on the palm-rest assembly and replace the screw. 3 Route the power-button board cable through the slot on the palm-rest assembly. 4 Turn 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...
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Power Button Board 43 Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer. 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. CAUTION: Before turning on page 15).
Power Button Board 43 Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer. 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. CAUTION: Before turning on page 15).