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Removing the Hard Drive 20 Prerequisites...20 Procedure...20 Replacing the Hard Drive 23 Procedure...23 Post-requisites 23 Removing the Memory Module 24 Prerequisites...24 Procedure...25 Replacing the Memory Module 26 Procedure...27 Post-requisites 27 Removing the Wireless Card 28 Prerequisites...28 Procedure...28 Replacing the Wireless Card 30 Procedure...30 Post-requisites 30 Removing the Keyboard 31 Prerequisites...31 Procedure...31 Replacing the Keyboard 34 Procedure...34 Folding the Keyboard Cables 34 Post-requisites 37
Removing the Hard Drive 20 Prerequisites...20 Procedure...20 Replacing the Hard Drive 23 Procedure...23 Post-requisites 23 Removing the Memory Module 24 Prerequisites...24 Procedure...25 Replacing the Memory Module 26 Procedure...27 Post-requisites 27 Removing the Wireless Card 28 Prerequisites...28 Procedure...28 Replacing the Wireless Card 30 Procedure...30 Post-requisites 30 Removing the Keyboard 31 Prerequisites...31 Procedure...31 Replacing the Keyboard 34 Procedure...34 Folding the Keyboard Cables 34 Post-requisites 37
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Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. 2 Remove the base cover. 24 For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Memory Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer, follow the steps in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. 2 Remove the base cover. 24 For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Memory Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer, follow the steps in After Working Inside Your Computer.
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Procedure 1 Using your fingertips, spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory-module slot until the memory module pops up. 1 securing clips (2) 3 memory-module slot 2 memory module 2 Slide the memory module away from the memory-module slot. 25
Procedure 1 Using your fingertips, spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory-module slot until the memory module pops up. 1 securing clips (2) 3 memory-module slot 2 memory module 2 Slide the memory module away from the memory-module slot. 25
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After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 26 Replacing the Memory Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer, follow the steps in After Working Inside Your Computer.
After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 26 Replacing the Memory Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer, follow the steps in After Working Inside Your Computer.
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NOTE: If you do not hear the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it clicks into place. Procedure 1 Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on the memorymodule slot. 2 Slide the memory module into the slot at an angle, and press the memory module down until it . 1 tab 3 memory module 5 memory-module slot Post-requisites 1 Replace the base cover. 2 Replace the battery. 2 notch 4 securing clips (2) 27
NOTE: If you do not hear the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it clicks into place. Procedure 1 Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on the memorymodule slot. 2 Slide the memory module into the slot at an angle, and press the memory module down until it . 1 tab 3 memory module 5 memory-module slot Post-requisites 1 Replace the base cover. 2 Replace the battery. 2 notch 4 securing clips (2) 27
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...disconnecting the cables from step 1 to the BIOS using System Setup. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. 2 Remove the base cover. 3 Remove the memory module. 4 Follow the procedure from the routing guides on the computer base. 3 Slide the antenna cables through the slot on the computer base.... 65 For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: Your computer's Service Tag is stored in After Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow...
...disconnecting the cables from step 1 to the BIOS using System Setup. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. 2 Remove the base cover. 3 Remove the memory module. 4 Follow the procedure from the routing guides on the computer base. 3 Slide the antenna cables through the slot on the computer base.... 65 For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: Your computer's Service Tag is stored in After Working Inside Your Computer. After working inside your computer, follow...
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7 Follow the procedure from step 3 to step 5 in replacing the hard drive. 8 Replace the memory module. 9 Replace the base cover. 10 Replace the battery. 69
7 Follow the procedure from step 3 to step 5 in replacing the hard drive. 8 Replace the memory module. 9 Replace the base cover. 10 Replace the battery. 69
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Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. 2 Remove the base cover. 3 Remove the wireless card. 4 Remove the memory module. 5 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 2 in removing the optical drive. 6 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 3 in removing the system board. ... with your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal grease. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To ensure maximum cooling for the heat sink to step 10 in removing the hard drive. 7 Remove the keyboard. 8 Remove the palm...
Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. 2 Remove the base cover. 3 Remove the wireless card. 4 Remove the memory module. 5 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 2 in removing the optical drive. 6 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 3 in removing the system board. ... with your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal grease. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To ensure maximum cooling for the heat sink to step 10 in removing the hard drive. 7 Remove the keyboard. 8 Remove the palm...
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...and follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. After working inside your computer, follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Replacing the Heat-Sink Assembly...the system board over. CAUTION: Incorrect alignment of the heat sink can cause damage to step 5 in replacing the optical drive. 8 Replace the memory module. 9 Replace the wireless card. 10 Replace the base cover. 11 Replace the battery. 72 Post-requisites 1 Follow the procedures from step ...
...and follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. After working inside your computer, follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Replacing the Heat-Sink Assembly...the system board over. CAUTION: Incorrect alignment of the heat sink can cause damage to step 5 in replacing the optical drive. 8 Replace the memory module. 9 Replace the wireless card. 10 Replace the base cover. 11 Replace the battery. 72 Post-requisites 1 Follow the procedures from step ...
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Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Audio Storage Media-card reader Display Keyboard Camera Touchpad Battery Power Adapter Computer Environment Views Dimensions and Weight Height: Touch Non touch Width Depth Weight (maximum): Touch Non touch Specifications 29.60 mm (1.16 in) 28.40 mm (1.12 in) 414.30 mm (16.31 in) 285.70 mm (11.25 in) 3.30 kg (7.28 lb) 3 kg (6.61 lb) NOTE: The weight of your laptop varies depending on the configuration ordered and the manufacturing variability.
Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Audio Storage Media-card reader Display Keyboard Camera Touchpad Battery Power Adapter Computer Environment Views Dimensions and Weight Height: Touch Non touch Width Depth Weight (maximum): Touch Non touch Specifications 29.60 mm (1.16 in) 28.40 mm (1.12 in) 414.30 mm (16.31 in) 285.70 mm (11.25 in) 3.30 kg (7.28 lb) 3 kg (6.61 lb) NOTE: The weight of your laptop varies depending on the configuration ordered and the manufacturing variability.
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Views Memory Slot Type Speed Configurations supported Specifications One SODIMM slot DDR3L 1600 MHz 4 GB and 8 GB Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Audio Storage Media-card reader Display Keyboard Camera Touchpad Battery Power Adapter Computer Environment
Views Memory Slot Type Speed Configurations supported Specifications One SODIMM slot DDR3L 1600 MHz 4 GB and 8 GB Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Audio Storage Media-card reader Display Keyboard Camera Touchpad Battery Power Adapter Computer Environment
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Views Ports and Connectors External: Network USB Audio/Video Internal: Mini card Specifications One RJ45 port • One USB 3.0 port • Two USB 2.0 ports • One HDMI port • One headset port One half mini-card slot for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth combo, and Wireless Display (optional) Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Audio Storage Media-card reader Display Keyboard Camera Touchpad Battery Power Adapter Computer Environment
Views Ports and Connectors External: Network USB Audio/Video Internal: Mini card Specifications One RJ45 port • One USB 3.0 port • Two USB 2.0 ports • One HDMI port • One headset port One half mini-card slot for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth combo, and Wireless Display (optional) Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Audio Storage Media-card reader Display Keyboard Camera Touchpad Battery Power Adapter Computer Environment
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Views Communications Ethernet Wireless Specifications 10/100 Mbps Ethernet controller integrated on system board • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n • Bluetooth 4.0 • Wireless display (optional) Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Audio Storage Media-card reader Display Keyboard Camera Touchpad Battery Power Adapter Computer Environment
Views Communications Ethernet Wireless Specifications 10/100 Mbps Ethernet controller integrated on system board • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n • Bluetooth 4.0 • Wireless display (optional) Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Audio Storage Media-card reader Display Keyboard Camera Touchpad Battery Power Adapter Computer Environment
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Views Video Controller: Integrated Discrete Memory: Integrated Discrete Specifications Intel HD Graphics nVidia GeForce 820M nVidia GeForce 840M Shared system memory 2 GB Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Audio Storage Media-card reader Display Keyboard Camera Touchpad Battery Power Adapter Computer Environment
Views Video Controller: Integrated Discrete Memory: Integrated Discrete Specifications Intel HD Graphics nVidia GeForce 820M nVidia GeForce 840M Shared system memory 2 GB Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Audio Storage Media-card reader Display Keyboard Camera Touchpad Battery Power Adapter Computer Environment
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Views Audio Controller Speakers Speaker output: Average Peak Microphone Volume controls Specifications Realtek ALC3234 with Waves MaxxAudio Two 2 watt 2.5 watt digital microphone Media-control shortcut keys Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Audio Storage Media-card reader Display Keyboard Camera Touchpad Battery Power Adapter Computer Environment
Views Audio Controller Speakers Speaker output: Average Peak Microphone Volume controls Specifications Realtek ALC3234 with Waves MaxxAudio Two 2 watt 2.5 watt digital microphone Media-control shortcut keys Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Audio Storage Media-card reader Display Keyboard Camera Touchpad Battery Power Adapter Computer Environment
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Views Storage Interface Hard drive Optical drive Specifications SATA 6 Gbps One 2.5-inch drive One 9.5 mm DVD+/-RW drive Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Audio Storage Media-card reader Display Keyboard Camera Touchpad Battery Power Adapter Computer Environment
Views Storage Interface Hard drive Optical drive Specifications SATA 6 Gbps One 2.5-inch drive One 9.5 mm DVD+/-RW drive Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Audio Storage Media-card reader Display Keyboard Camera Touchpad Battery Power Adapter Computer Environment
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Views Media-card reader Type Cards supported Specifications Single slot SD card Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Audio Storage Media-card reader Display Keyboard Camera Touchpad Battery Power Adapter Computer Environment
Views Media-card reader Type Cards supported Specifications Single slot SD card Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Audio Storage Media-card reader Display Keyboard Camera Touchpad Battery Power Adapter Computer Environment
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...: Height Width Diagonal Refresh rate Operating angle Pixel pitch Controls Specifications • 17.3-inch full HD WLED • 17.3-inch HD+ 1920 x 1080 1600 x 900 214.81 mm (8.46 in) 381.89 mm (15.04 in) 439.42 mm (17.30 in) 60 Hz 0 degrees (closed) to 135 degrees 0.1875 mm... Brightness can be controlled using shortcut keys. Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Audio Storage Media-card reader Display Keyboard Camera Touchpad...
...: Height Width Diagonal Refresh rate Operating angle Pixel pitch Controls Specifications • 17.3-inch full HD WLED • 17.3-inch HD+ 1920 x 1080 1600 x 900 214.81 mm (8.46 in) 381.89 mm (15.04 in) 439.42 mm (17.30 in) 60 Hz 0 degrees (closed) to 135 degrees 0.1875 mm... Brightness can be controlled using shortcut keys. Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Audio Storage Media-card reader Display Keyboard Camera Touchpad...
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Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Audio Storage Media-card reader Display Keyboard Camera Touchpad Battery Power Adapter Computer Environment To type the alternate character, press ...
Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Audio Storage Media-card reader Display Keyboard Camera Touchpad Battery Power Adapter Computer Environment To type the alternate character, press ...
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...;C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F) -40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F) CR-2032 Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Audio Storage Media-card reader Display Keyboard Camera Touchpad Battery Power Adapter Computer Environment
...;C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F) -40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F) CR-2032 Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Audio Storage Media-card reader Display Keyboard Camera Touchpad Battery Power Adapter Computer Environment