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... Your Computer 9 3 Switch 11 Removing the Switch 11 Replacing the Switch 12 4 Battery 13 Removing the Battery 13 Replacing the Battery 13 5 Keyboard 15 Removing the Keyboard 15 Replacing the Keyboard 16 6 Base Cover 17 Removing the Base Cover 17 Replacing the Base Cover 18 7 Memory Module(s 19 Removing the Memory Module(s 19...
... Your Computer 9 3 Switch 11 Removing the Switch 11 Replacing the Switch 12 4 Battery 13 Removing the Battery 13 Replacing the Battery 13 5 Keyboard 15 Removing the Keyboard 15 Replacing the Keyboard 16 6 Base Cover 17 Removing the Base Cover 17 Replacing the Base Cover 18 7 Memory Module(s 19 Removing the Memory Module(s 19...
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... the tabs on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure CAUTION: The keycaps on page 7. 5 Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in scratching the display panel. 1 2 3 4 1 tabs...
... the tabs on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure CAUTION: The keycaps on page 7. 5 Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in scratching the display panel. 1 2 3 4 1 tabs...
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... connector latch and pull the pull-tab to disconnect the keyboard cable from the connector on the system board. 5 Lift the keyboard away from the computer. 1 2 3 1 keyboard cable 3 tabs (5) 2 connector latch Replacing the Keyboard Procedure 1 Slide the keyboard cable into the connector on the system board and press down... Slide the tabs at the bottom of the keyboard into the slots on the palm rest and place the keyboard on the palm rest. 3 Gently press around the edges of the keyboard to secure the keyboard under the tabs on page 9. 16 | Keyboard See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13....
... connector latch and pull the pull-tab to disconnect the keyboard cable from the connector on the system board. 5 Lift the keyboard away from the computer. 1 2 3 1 keyboard cable 3 tabs (5) 2 connector latch Replacing the Keyboard Procedure 1 Slide the keyboard cable into the connector on the system board and press down... Slide the tabs at the bottom of the keyboard into the slots on the palm rest and place the keyboard on the palm rest. 3 Gently press around the edges of the keyboard to secure the keyboard under the tabs on page 9. 16 | Keyboard See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13....
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Removing the Palm Rest Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 13. 2 Remove the keyboard. Procedure 1 Remove the screws that shipped with your computer, read the safety information that secure the palm rest to the computer base. See "Removing...base cover. Palm Rest | 27 See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 7. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 10 Palm Rest WARNING: Before working inside your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 17.
Removing the Palm Rest Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 13. 2 Remove the keyboard. Procedure 1 Remove the screws that shipped with your computer, read the safety information that secure the palm rest to the computer base. See "Removing...base cover. Palm Rest | 27 See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 7. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 10 Palm Rest WARNING: Before working inside your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 17.
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... the connectors on the system board and press down on page 9. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 16. 3 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 18. 2 Replace the keyboard. Postrequisites 1 Replace the base cover.
... the connectors on the system board and press down on page 9. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 16. 3 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 18. 2 Replace the keyboard. Postrequisites 1 Replace the base cover.
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See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 13. 2 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Battery" on page 15. 3 Remove the base cover. Procedure 1 Remove the screws that shipped with your computer, read the safety information that ... 27. See "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 17. 4 Remove the palm rest. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 11 Power-Adapter Port WARNING: Before working inside your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. Removing the Power...
See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 13. 2 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Battery" on page 15. 3 Remove the base cover. Procedure 1 Remove the screws that shipped with your computer, read the safety information that ... 27. See "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 17. 4 Remove the palm rest. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 11 Power-Adapter Port WARNING: Before working inside your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. Removing the Power...
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... the computer base. 4 Replace the screws that secure the power-adapter port bracket to the computer base. Postrequisites 1 Replace the palm rest. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 31. 2 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Palm Rest" on page 16. 4 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13... the connector on the system board. 3 Align the screw holes on the power-adapter port bracket with the screw holes on page 18. 3 Replace the keyboard.
... the computer base. 4 Replace the screws that secure the power-adapter port bracket to the computer base. Postrequisites 1 Replace the palm rest. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 31. 2 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Palm Rest" on page 16. 4 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13... the connector on the system board. 3 Align the screw holes on the power-adapter port bracket with the screw holes on page 18. 3 Replace the keyboard.
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See "Removing the Battery" on page 27. Display Assembly | 35 See "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 13. 2 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 17. 4 Remove the palm rest. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 15. 3 Remove the base cover. 12 Display Assembly WARNING: Before working ... "Before You Begin" on page 7. Removing the Display Assembly Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
See "Removing the Battery" on page 27. Display Assembly | 35 See "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 13. 2 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 17. 4 Remove the palm rest. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 15. 3 Remove the base cover. 12 Display Assembly WARNING: Before working ... "Before You Begin" on page 7. Removing the Display Assembly Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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Postrequisites 1 Replace the palm rest. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 15. 3 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 16. 4 Replace the battery. See "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 13. 2 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Battery" on page 35. See "Removing the ...Base Cover" on page 18. 3 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 17. 4 Remove the palm rest. Replacing ...
Postrequisites 1 Replace the palm rest. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 15. 3 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 16. 4 Replace the battery. See "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 13. 2 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Battery" on page 35. See "Removing the ...Base Cover" on page 18. 3 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 17. 4 Remove the palm rest. Replacing ...
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...on page 31. 3 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Palm Rest" on page 37. 2 Replace the palm rest. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 9. 38 | Display Assembly Postrequisites 1 Replace the display assembly. Procedure CAUTION: The display bezel is extremely fragile. See "Replacing the Battery... "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 16. 5 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 18. 4 Replace the keyboard. Be careful when removing it to prevent damaging the display bezel. 1 Using your fingertips, carefully pry up the inside edge of the display bezel...
...on page 31. 3 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Palm Rest" on page 37. 2 Replace the palm rest. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 9. 38 | Display Assembly Postrequisites 1 Replace the display assembly. Procedure CAUTION: The display bezel is extremely fragile. See "Replacing the Battery... "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 16. 5 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 18. 4 Replace the keyboard. Be careful when removing it to prevent damaging the display bezel. 1 Using your fingertips, carefully pry up the inside edge of the display bezel...
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... secure the hinge caps to the display cover. 2 Lift the hinge cap, and slide the antenna cables through the slot on page 13. 2 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Battery" on the hinge cap. 1 hinge caps (2) 3 display cover 2 screws (4) 3 2 1 Display Assembly | 39 See "Removing the...
... secure the hinge caps to the display cover. 2 Lift the hinge cap, and slide the antenna cables through the slot on page 13. 2 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Battery" on the hinge cap. 1 hinge caps (2) 3 display cover 2 screws (4) 3 2 1 Display Assembly | 39 See "Removing the...
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...Removing the Hinge Caps" on page 38. 2 Replace the display assembly. See "Replacing the Display Bezel" on page 39. 40 | Display Assembly See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 13. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 16. 6 Replace the battery. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 37. 7 Remove the hinge ...cables through the slot on the hinge cover 2 Align the screw holes on the hinge caps with the screw holes on page 13. 2 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Battery" on the display cover. 3 Replace the screws that secure the hinge caps to the display cover. See "Removing the ...
...Removing the Hinge Caps" on page 38. 2 Replace the display assembly. See "Replacing the Display Bezel" on page 39. 40 | Display Assembly See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 13. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 16. 6 Replace the battery. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 37. 7 Remove the hinge ...cables through the slot on the hinge cover 2 Align the screw holes on the hinge caps with the screw holes on page 13. 2 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Battery" on the display cover. 3 Replace the screws that secure the hinge caps to the display cover. See "Removing the ...
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...the Palm Rest" on page 37. 4 Replace the palm rest. See "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 31. 5 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 38. 3 Replace the display assembly. See "Replacing the Display Bezel" on page 16. 7 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on...9. 44 | Display Assembly See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13. 8 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 18. 6 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Hinge Caps" on page 40. 2 Replace the display bezel. Postrequisites 1 Replace the hinge caps.
...the Palm Rest" on page 37. 4 Replace the palm rest. See "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 31. 5 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 38. 3 Replace the display assembly. See "Replacing the Display Bezel" on page 16. 7 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on...9. 44 | Display Assembly See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13. 8 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 18. 6 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Hinge Caps" on page 40. 2 Replace the display bezel. Postrequisites 1 Replace the hinge caps.
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... information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 13. 2 Remove the keyboard. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Battery" on page 7. See "Removing the Display Bezel" on page 17. 4 Remove the palm... display bezel. See "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 27. 5 Remove the display assembly. Removing the Camera Module Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 15. 3 Remove the base cover.
... information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 13. 2 Remove the keyboard. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Battery" on page 7. See "Removing the Display Bezel" on page 17. 4 Remove the palm... display bezel. See "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 27. 5 Remove the display assembly. Removing the Camera Module Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 15. 3 Remove the base cover.
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... | Camera Module See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 37. 3 Replace the palm rest. See "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 18. 5 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 38. 2 Replace the display assembly. Postrequisites 1 Replace the display bezel. See "Replacing the Display Bezel" on page 16. 6 Replace the battery...
... | Camera Module See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 37. 3 Replace the palm rest. See "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 18. 5 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 38. 2 Replace the display assembly. Postrequisites 1 Replace the display bezel. See "Replacing the Display Bezel" on page 16. 6 Replace the battery...
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Removing the System Board Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 25. 6 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 19. 4 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 3 in "Removing the Hard Drive" on page ..."Removing the Palm Rest" on page 17. 3 Remove the memory module(s). For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 27. 14 System Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that...
Removing the System Board Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 25. 6 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 19. 4 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 3 in "Removing the Hard Drive" on page ..."Removing the Palm Rest" on page 17. 3 Remove the memory module(s). For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 27. 14 System Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that...
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... the instructions in "Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 23. 5 Replace the memory module(s). See "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 31. 2 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 16. 3 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 26. 4 Follow the instructions from step...
... the instructions in "Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 23. 5 Replace the memory module(s). See "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 31. 2 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 16. 3 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 26. 4 Follow the instructions from step...
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... Remove the base cover. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Battery" on page 25. 6 Remove the keyboard. 15 Thermal-Cooling Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped...on page 27. 8 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 8 in "Removing the System Board" on page 7. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 17. 3 Remove the memory module(s). Thermal-Cooling Assembly | 55 See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 15. 7 Remove the palm...
... Remove the base cover. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Battery" on page 25. 6 Remove the keyboard. 15 Thermal-Cooling Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped...on page 27. 8 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 8 in "Removing the System Board" on page 7. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 17. 3 Remove the memory module(s). Thermal-Cooling Assembly | 55 See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 15. 7 Remove the palm...
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See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 16. 4 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 26. 5 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step .... 9 Follow the instructions in "Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 23. 6 Replace the memory module(s). See "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 31. 3 Replace the keyboard. Thermal-Cooling Assembly | 57 Postrequisites 1 Follow the instructions from step 4 to the system board. Replacing the Thermal-Cooling Assembly Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on...
See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 16. 4 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 26. 5 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step .... 9 Follow the instructions in "Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 23. 6 Replace the memory module(s). See "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 31. 3 Replace the keyboard. Thermal-Cooling Assembly | 57 Postrequisites 1 Follow the instructions from step 4 to the system board. Replacing the Thermal-Cooling Assembly Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on...
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... from step 1 to step 2 in "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 15. 7 Remove the palm rest. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 25. 6 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Thermal-Cooling Assembly" on page 13. 2 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Battery" on page 55.... For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Base Cover" on...
... from step 1 to step 2 in "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 15. 7 Remove the palm rest. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 25. 6 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Thermal-Cooling Assembly" on page 13. 2 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Battery" on page 55.... For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Base Cover" on...