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... 7 Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices . . . . . 7 Safety Instructions 8 Recommended Tools 8 After Working Inside Your Computer 9 Removing the Battery 10 Procedure 10 Replacing the Battery 11 Procedure 11 Postrequisites 11 Removing the Memory Module(s 12 Prerequisites 12 Procedure 12 Replacing the Memory Module(s 14 Procedure 14 Postrequisites 14 Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly 15 Prerequisites 15 Procedure 15 Replacing the Optical-Drive Assembly 17 Procedure 17 Postrequisites 17 Removing the Hard-Drive...
... 7 Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices . . . . . 7 Safety Instructions 8 Recommended Tools 8 After Working Inside Your Computer 9 Removing the Battery 10 Procedure 10 Replacing the Battery 11 Procedure 11 Postrequisites 11 Removing the Memory Module(s 12 Prerequisites 12 Procedure 12 Replacing the Memory Module(s 14 Procedure 14 Postrequisites 14 Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly 15 Prerequisites 15 Procedure 15 Replacing the Optical-Drive Assembly 17 Procedure 17 Postrequisites 17 Removing the Hard-Drive...
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Replacing the System Board 39 Procedure 39 Postrequisites 39 Entering the Service Tag in system setup 40 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 41 Prerequisites 41 Procedure 42 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 43 Procedure 43 Postrequisites 43 Removing the Heat-Sink 44 Prerequisites 44 Procedure 45 Replacing the Heat-Sink 46 Procedure 46 Postrequisites 46 Removing the Fan 47 Prerequisites 47 Procedure 48 Replacing the...
Replacing the System Board 39 Procedure 39 Postrequisites 39 Entering the Service Tag in system setup 40 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 41 Prerequisites 41 Procedure 42 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 43 Procedure 43 Postrequisites 43 Removing the Heat-Sink 44 Prerequisites 44 Procedure 45 Replacing the Heat-Sink 46 Procedure 46 Postrequisites 46 Removing the Fan 47 Prerequisites 47 Procedure 48 Replacing the...
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... Procedure 59 Replacing the Display Bezel 60 Procedure 60 Postrequisites 60 Removing the Display Hinges 61 Prerequisites 61 Procedure 62 Replacing the Display Hinges 63 Procedure 63 Postrequisites 63 Removing the Display Panel 64 Prerequisites 64 Procedure 65 Replacing the Display Panel 67 Procedure 67 Postrequisites 67 Removing the Camera Module 68 Prerequisites 68 Procedure 69 Replacing the Camera Module 70 Procedure 70 Postrequisites 70 Flashing the BIOS 71 6 | Contents
... Procedure 59 Replacing the Display Bezel 60 Procedure 60 Postrequisites 60 Removing the Display Hinges 61 Prerequisites 61 Procedure 62 Replacing the Display Hinges 63 Procedure 63 Postrequisites 63 Removing the Display Panel 64 Prerequisites 64 Procedure 65 Replacing the Display Panel 67 Procedure 67 Postrequisites 67 Removing the Camera Module 68 Prerequisites 68 Procedure 69 Replacing the Camera Module 70 Procedure 70 Postrequisites 70 Flashing the BIOS 71 6 | Contents
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... remove the computer cover and access any of the computer. WARNING: Disconnect all covers, panels, and screws before opening the computer cover or panels. When disconnecting cables, keep them by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer, ensure that shipped with locking tabs or thumb-screws that the connectors and ports...
... remove the computer cover and access any of the computer. WARNING: Disconnect all covers, panels, and screws before opening the computer cover or panels. When disconnecting cables, keep them by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer, ensure that shipped with locking tabs or thumb-screws that the connectors and ports...
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... you removed before working on your computer. • Connect your computer and all attached devices to do so may damage your computer. • Connect any external devices, cables, cards, and any other part(s) you complete the replacement procedures, ensure the following: • Replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer. After Working Inside Your Computer | 9 CAUTION: Before turning on...
... you removed before working on your computer. • Connect your computer and all attached devices to do so may damage your computer. • Connect any external devices, cables, cards, and any other part(s) you complete the replacement procedures, ensure the following: • Replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer. After Working Inside Your Computer | 9 CAUTION: Before turning on...
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... dell.com/regulatory_compliance. After working inside your fingertips, lift the memory-module cover out of the slots on page 9. 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 computer, follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on the computer base. 1 captive screw 2 1 2 memory-module cover 12 | Removing the Memory Module(s) See "Removing the Battery...
... dell.com/regulatory_compliance. After working inside your fingertips, lift the memory-module cover out of the slots on page 9. 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 computer, follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on the computer base. 1 captive screw 2 1 2 memory-module cover 12 | Removing the Memory Module(s) See "Removing the Battery...
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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 Removing the Memory Module(s) | 13
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 Removing the Memory Module(s) | 13
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... memory-module cover into the slots on the computer base and snap the memory-module cover into place. NOTE: If you do not hear the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it clicks into place. 4 Tighten the captive screw that shipped with the tab 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 cover into the slots on the computer base and snap the memory-module cover into place. NOTE: If you do not hear the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it clicks into place. 4 Tighten the captive screw that shipped with the tab 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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... the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 9. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 12. 18 | Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the hard drive while the computer is in Sleep or On state. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly WARNING: Before working inside...
... the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 9. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 12. 18 | Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the hard drive while the computer is in Sleep or On state. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly WARNING: Before working inside...
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... Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Palm-Rest WARNING: Before working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 7. See "Removing the Battery" on page 10. 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to the computer base. 1 1 screws (12) Removing the Palm-Rest | 25 Procedure 1 Close the display and turn the computer over. 2 Remove the screws that...
... Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Palm-Rest WARNING: Before working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 7. See "Removing the Battery" on page 10. 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to the computer base. 1 1 screws (12) Removing the Palm-Rest | 25 Procedure 1 Close the display and turn the computer over. 2 Remove the screws that...
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... 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 10. 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in "Before You Begin" on page 7. See "Removing the Palm-Rest" on page 15. 4 Remove the keyboard. Removing the Wireless Mini-Card | 29 Removing the Wireless Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer, follow the steps in "Removing the Memory Module...
... 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 10. 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in "Before You Begin" on page 7. See "Removing the Palm-Rest" on page 15. 4 Remove the keyboard. Removing the Wireless Mini-Card | 29 Removing the Wireless Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer, follow the steps in "Removing the Memory Module...
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... page 15. 4 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 25. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 9. 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 12. 3 Remove the optical-drive assembly. See "Removing the Battery" on page 10. 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to...
... page 15. 4 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 25. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 9. 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 12. 3 Remove the optical-drive assembly. See "Removing the Battery" on page 10. 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to...
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.... 7 Remove the wireless Mini-Card. You must enter the Service Tag in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 12. 3 Remove the hard-drive assembly. After working inside your computer, follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. Removing the System Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that you can reconnect them correctly after you replace the system board. See "Removing the Keyboard...
.... 7 Remove the wireless Mini-Card. You must enter the Service Tag in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 12. 3 Remove the hard-drive assembly. After working inside your computer, follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. Removing the System Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that you can reconnect them correctly after you replace the system board. See "Removing the Keyboard...
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See "Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 21. 6 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 4 in "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 9. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 11. 8 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 14. 7 Replace the battery. NOTE: Your computer's Service Tag is stored in the system setup after you replace the system board. You must enter the Service Tag in the...
See "Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 21. 6 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 4 in "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 9. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 11. 8 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 14. 7 Replace the battery. NOTE: Your computer's Service Tag is stored in the system setup after you replace the system board. You must enter the Service Tag in the...
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Entering the Service Tag in system setup 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press during POST to enter system setup. 3 Navigate to the Main tab and enter your computer's Service Tag in the Service Tag Input field. 40 | Replacing the System Board
Entering the Service Tag in system setup 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press during POST to enter system setup. 3 Navigate to the Main tab and enter your computer's Service Tag in the Service Tag Input field. 40 | Replacing the System Board
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... type. See "Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 12. 3 Remove the hard-drive assembly. WARNING: The coin-cell battery may explode if installed incorrectly. CAUTION: Removing the coin-cell battery resets the BIOS settings to the manufacturer's instructions. See "Removing the Battery" on page 10. 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 18. 4 Remove the optical-drive assembly. See "Removing the Palm-Rest" on page 9. After working...
... type. See "Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 12. 3 Remove the hard-drive assembly. WARNING: The coin-cell battery may explode if installed incorrectly. CAUTION: Removing the coin-cell battery resets the BIOS settings to the manufacturer's instructions. See "Removing the Battery" on page 10. 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 18. 4 Remove the optical-drive assembly. See "Removing the Palm-Rest" on page 9. After working...
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... Wireless Mini-Card" on page 36. 44 | Removing the Heat-Sink For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 22. 6 Remove the palm-rest. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 18. 4 Remove the optical-drive assembly. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "Removing the Memory Module...
... Wireless Mini-Card" on page 36. 44 | Removing the Heat-Sink For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 22. 6 Remove the palm-rest. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 18. 4 Remove the optical-drive assembly. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "Removing the Memory Module...
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...-drive assembly. See "Removing the Wireless Mini-Card" on page 36. Removing the Fan | 47 After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the System Board" on page 29. 8 Remove the system board. See "Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 25. 7 Remove the wireless mini-card. See "Removing the Palm-Rest" on page 15. 5 Remove the keyboard. Removing...
...-drive assembly. See "Removing the Wireless Mini-Card" on page 36. Removing the Fan | 47 After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the System Board" on page 29. 8 Remove the system board. See "Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 25. 7 Remove the wireless mini-card. See "Removing the Palm-Rest" on page 15. 5 Remove the keyboard. Removing...
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... working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer, follow the steps in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 12. 3 Remove the hard-drive assembly. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the System Board" on page 22. 6 Remove the palm-rest. See "Removing the Wireless Mini-Card...
... working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer, follow the steps in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 12. 3 Remove the hard-drive assembly. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the System Board" on page 22. 6 Remove the palm-rest. See "Removing the Wireless Mini-Card...
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... battery. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 25. 54 | Removing the Display Assembly For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 12. 3 Remove the hard-drive assembly. See "Removing the Battery" on page 10. 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 18. 4 Remove the optical-drive assembly. After working...
... battery. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 25. 54 | Removing the Display Assembly For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 12. 3 Remove the hard-drive assembly. See "Removing the Battery" on page 10. 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 18. 4 Remove the optical-drive assembly. After working...