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... 7 Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices . . . 7 Safety Instructions 7 Recommended Tools 8 2 After Working Inside Your Computer 9 3 Removing the Battery 11 Procedure 11 4 Replacing the Battery 13 Procedure 13 Postrequisites 13 5 Removing the Memory Module(s 15 Prerequisites 15 Procedure 15 6 Replacing the Memory Module(s 17 Procedure 17 Postrequisites 17 7 Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly . . . . . 19 Prerequisites 19 Procedure 19 8 Replacing the Optical-Drive Assembly . . . . . 21 Procedure 21 Postrequisites 21 9 Removing the Hard-Drive...
... 7 Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices . . . 7 Safety Instructions 7 Recommended Tools 8 2 After Working Inside Your Computer 9 3 Removing the Battery 11 Procedure 11 4 Replacing the Battery 13 Procedure 13 Postrequisites 13 5 Removing the Memory Module(s 15 Prerequisites 15 Procedure 15 6 Replacing the Memory Module(s 17 Procedure 17 Postrequisites 17 7 Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly . . . . . 19 Prerequisites 19 Procedure 19 8 Replacing the Optical-Drive Assembly . . . . . 21 Procedure 21 Postrequisites 21 9 Removing the Hard-Drive...
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... 15 Removing the Wireless Mini-Card 37 Prerequisites 37 Procedure 38 16 Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card 39 Procedure 39 Postrequisites 40 17 Removing the I/O Board 41 Prerequisites 41 Procedure 42 18 Replacing the I/O Board 43 Procedure 43 Postrequisites 43 19 Removing the System Board 45 Prerequisites 45 Procedure 46 20 Replacing the System Board 49 Procedure 49 Postrequisites 49 Entering the Service Tag in system setup...
... 15 Removing the Wireless Mini-Card 37 Prerequisites 37 Procedure 38 16 Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card 39 Procedure 39 Postrequisites 40 17 Removing the I/O Board 41 Prerequisites 41 Procedure 42 18 Replacing the I/O Board 43 Procedure 43 Postrequisites 43 19 Removing the System Board 45 Prerequisites 45 Procedure 46 20 Replacing the System Board 49 Procedure 49 Postrequisites 49 Entering the Service Tag in system setup...
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31 Removing the Display Bezel 75 Prerequisites 75 Procedure 76 32 Replacing the Display Bezel 77 Procedure 77 Postrequisites 77 33 Removing the Display Hinges 79 Prerequisites 79 Procedure 80 34 Replacing the Display Hinges 81 Procedure 81 Postrequisites 81 35 Removing the Display Panel 83 Prerequisites 83 Procedure 84 36 Replacing the Display Panel 87 Procedure 87 Postrequisites 87 37 Removing the Camera Module 89 Prerequisites 89 Procedure 90 38 Replacing the Camera Module 91 Procedure 91 Postrequisites 91 39 Flashing the BIOS 93 6 | Contents
31 Removing the Display Bezel 75 Prerequisites 75 Procedure 76 32 Replacing the Display Bezel 77 Procedure 77 Postrequisites 77 33 Removing the Display Hinges 79 Prerequisites 79 Procedure 80 34 Replacing the Display Hinges 81 Procedure 81 Postrequisites 81 35 Removing the Display Panel 83 Prerequisites 83 Procedure 84 36 Replacing the Display Panel 87 Procedure 87 Postrequisites 87 37 Removing the Camera Module 89 Prerequisites 89 Procedure 90 38 Replacing the Camera Module 91 Procedure 91 Postrequisites 91 39 Flashing the BIOS 93 6 | Contents
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... are using a different operating system, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: Disconnect all open programs. 2 Follow the instructions to shut down your computer based on the operating system installed on your computer. • Windows 8: Move your mouse pointer to open files and exit all power sources before opening the computer cover or panels. Before You Begin Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices...
... are using a different operating system, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: Disconnect all open programs. 2 Follow the instructions to shut down your computer based on the operating system installed on your computer. • Windows 8: Move your mouse pointer to open files and exit all power sources before opening the computer cover or panels. Before You Begin Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices...
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... unplug the cable from the network device. Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools: • Phillips screwdriver • Plastic scribe 8 | Before You Begin CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from the media-card reader. See the safety instructions for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer. Some cables have connectors with locking tabs...
... unplug the cable from the network device. Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools: • Phillips screwdriver • Plastic scribe 8 | Before You Begin CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from the media-card reader. See the safety instructions for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer. Some cables have connectors with locking tabs...
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... computer. After Working Inside Your Computer | 9 Failure to do so may damage your computer, replace all attached devices to their electrical outlets. CAUTION: Before turning on your computer. • Connect your computer and all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer. • Connect any external devices, cables, cards, and any other part(s) you removed before working on your computer...
... computer. After Working Inside Your Computer | 9 Failure to do so may damage your computer, replace all attached devices to their electrical outlets. CAUTION: Before turning on your computer. • Connect your computer and all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer. • Connect any external devices, cables, cards, and any other part(s) you removed before working on your computer...
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... battery. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Battery" on page 11. Removing the Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the memory-module cover to the computer base. 2 Using your fingertips, lift the memory-module cover out of the slots on the computer base. 1 captive screw 2 1 2 memory-module cover Removing the Memory Module...
... battery. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Battery" on page 11. Removing the Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the memory-module cover to the computer base. 2 Using your fingertips, lift the memory-module cover out of the slots on the computer base. 1 captive screw 2 1 2 memory-module cover Removing the Memory Module...
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3 Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory-module connector until the memory module pops up. 4 Remove the memory module from the memory-module connector. 3 2 1 1 securing clips (2) 3 memory module 2 memory-module connector 16 | Removing the Memory Module(s)
3 Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory-module connector until the memory module pops up. 4 Remove the memory module from the memory-module connector. 3 2 1 1 securing clips (2) 3 memory module 2 memory-module connector 16 | Removing the Memory Module(s)
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... Memory Module(s) | 17 NOTE: If you do not hear the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it clicks into the slots on page 9. Procedure 1 Align the notch on the memory module with your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on the memory-module connector. 2 Slide the memory module firmly into the connector at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Postrequisites 1 Replace the battery. After working...
... Memory Module(s) | 17 NOTE: If you do not hear the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it clicks into the slots on page 9. Procedure 1 Align the notch on the memory module with your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on the memory-module connector. 2 Slide the memory module firmly into the connector at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Postrequisites 1 Replace the battery. After working...
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... "Removing the Battery" on page 11. 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to disconnect the hard-drive assembly from the system board. 1 1 screws (2) 2 2 hard-drive assembly Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly | 23 CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the hard drive while the computer is in Sleep or On state. Procedure 1 Remove the screws that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside...
... "Removing the Battery" on page 11. 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to disconnect the hard-drive assembly from the system board. 1 1 screws (2) 2 2 hard-drive assembly Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly | 23 CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the hard drive while the computer is in Sleep or On state. Procedure 1 Remove the screws that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside...
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... For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 19. 4 Remove the keyboard. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 7. Procedure 1 Close the display and turn the computer over. 2 Remove the screws that shipped with your computer, follow the steps in "Before...
... For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 19. 4 Remove the keyboard. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 7. Procedure 1 Close the display and turn the computer over. 2 Remove the screws that shipped with your computer, follow the steps in "Before...
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... compatibility or provide support for wireless mini-cards from step 1 to step 2 in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 15. 3 Remove the optical-drive assembly. Your computer has a half wireless mini-card slot which supports a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) + Bluetooth combo card. Removing the Wireless Mini-Card | 37 If you ordered a wireless mini-card with your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page...
... compatibility or provide support for wireless mini-cards from step 1 to step 2 in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 15. 3 Remove the optical-drive assembly. Your computer has a half wireless mini-card slot which supports a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) + Bluetooth combo card. Removing the Wireless Mini-Card | 37 If you ordered a wireless mini-card with your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page...
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... Battery" on page 11. 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in "Before You Begin" on page 7. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. Removing the I /O Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer, follow the steps in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 27. 5 Remove the palm-rest. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 15. 3 Remove the optical-drive...
... Battery" on page 11. 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in "Before You Begin" on page 7. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. Removing the I /O Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer, follow the steps in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 27. 5 Remove the palm-rest. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 15. 3 Remove the optical-drive...
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... follow the instructions in system setup after you replace the system board. You must enter the Service Tag in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 49. For more information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 37. See "Removing the Wireless Mini-Card" on page 27. 6 Remove the palm-rest. Removing the System Board | 45...
... follow the instructions in system setup after you replace the system board. You must enter the Service Tag in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 49. For more information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 37. See "Removing the Wireless Mini-Card" on page 27. 6 Remove the palm-rest. Removing the System Board | 45...
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.... 3 Connect the power-adapter-port cable, speaker cable, and the I/O board cable to the connectors on page 35. 3 Replace the keyboard. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 9. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13. 8 Follow the instructions in system setup 1 Turn on page 17. 7 Replace the battery. You must enter the Service Tag in the system board. Replacing the...
.... 3 Connect the power-adapter-port cable, speaker cable, and the I/O board cable to the connectors on page 35. 3 Replace the keyboard. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 9. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13. 8 Follow the instructions in system setup 1 Turn on page 17. 7 Replace the battery. You must enter the Service Tag in the system board. Replacing the...
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... Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 45. See "Removing the System Board" on page 23. 4 Remove the optical-drive assembly. Removing the Coin-Cell Battery | 51 WARNING: The coin-cell battery may explode if installed incorrectly. See "Removing the Battery" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Removing the coin-cell battery resets the BIOS settings to default. After working...
... Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 45. See "Removing the System Board" on page 23. 4 Remove the optical-drive assembly. Removing the Coin-Cell Battery | 51 WARNING: The coin-cell battery may explode if installed incorrectly. See "Removing the Battery" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Removing the coin-cell battery resets the BIOS settings to default. After working...
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... 15. 2 Remove the hard-drive assembly. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 23. 3 Remove the optical-drive assembly. Removing the Heat-Sink | 55 See "Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 27. 5 Remove the palm-rest. See "Removing the Wireless Mini-Card" on page 19. 4 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 37. 7 Remove the system board. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the System Board" on page 45. After working inside...
... 15. 2 Remove the hard-drive assembly. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 23. 3 Remove the optical-drive assembly. Removing the Heat-Sink | 55 See "Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 27. 5 Remove the palm-rest. See "Removing the Wireless Mini-Card" on page 19. 4 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 37. 7 Remove the system board. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the System Board" on page 45. After working inside...
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... "Removing the Battery" on page 11. 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 23. 4 Remove the optical-drive assembly. See "Removing the Palm-Rest" on page 45. See "Removing the System Board" on page 31. 7 Remove the wireless mini-card. Removing the Fan | 59 See "Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 27. 6 Remove the palm-rest. See "Removing the Keyboard...
... "Removing the Battery" on page 11. 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 23. 4 Remove the optical-drive assembly. See "Removing the Palm-Rest" on page 45. See "Removing the System Board" on page 31. 7 Remove the wireless mini-card. Removing the Fan | 59 See "Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 27. 6 Remove the palm-rest. See "Removing the Keyboard...
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... "Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 45. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. See "Removing the Wireless Mini-Card" on page 15. 3 Remove the hard-drive assembly. See "Removing the Battery" on page 11. 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 37. 8 Remove the system board. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 27. 6 Remove...
... "Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 45. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. See "Removing the Wireless Mini-Card" on page 15. 3 Remove the hard-drive assembly. See "Removing the Battery" on page 11. 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 37. 8 Remove the system board. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 27. 6 Remove...
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... Express Service Code field. The File Download window appears. 7 In the Save As window, select an appropriate location to download the file on the screen. b Click Submit and proceed to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer: NOTE: The Service Tag for me • Choose from My Products and Services List • Choose from a list of your computer. For more information, see the Quick Start Guide...
... Express Service Code field. The File Download window appears. 7 In the Save As window, select an appropriate location to download the file on the screen. b Click Submit and proceed to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer: NOTE: The Service Tag for me • Choose from My Products and Services List • Choose from a list of your computer. For more information, see the Quick Start Guide...
