Setup Guide
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... 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 18 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 22 Right View Features 22 Left View Features 24 Back View Features 28 Front View Features 30 Status Lights and... Disabling Battery Charging 33 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 34 Touch Pad Gestures 38 Multimedia Control Keys 40 Using the Optical Drive 42 Display Features 44 Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional 46 Removing and Replacing the Battery 50 Software Features 52 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 53 Dell Stage...
... 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 18 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 22 Right View Features 22 Left View Features 24 Back View Features 28 Front View Features 30 Status Lights and... Disabling Battery Charging 33 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 34 Touch Pad Gestures 38 Multimedia Control Keys 40 Using the Optical Drive 42 Display Features 44 Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional 46 Removing and Replacing the Battery 50 Software Features 52 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 53 Dell Stage...
Setup Guide
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... you must be within the network of purchase. Remove the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on page 50). 5. Replace the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on your cellular service provider. In the battery bay, slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot.... 4. Turn on page 50). 3. NOTE: Installing a SIM card is available in your computer allows you to connect to access the Internet. Turn off your computer only if you ordered a WWAN card at the time of your computer. Setting Up Your Inspiron...
... you must be within the network of purchase. Remove the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on page 50). 5. Replace the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on your cellular service provider. In the battery bay, slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot.... 4. Turn on page 50). 3. NOTE: Installing a SIM card is available in your computer allows you to connect to access the Internet. Turn off your computer only if you ordered a WWAN card at the time of your computer. Setting Up Your Inspiron...
Setup Guide
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...Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before you begin any of fire or explosion. WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. To replace the battery: 1. WARNING: Before removing the battery... battery: 1. Slide the battery release latch to the lock position. 50 Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place. 2. This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Slide and lift the battery out of the battery bay. Slide the battery...
...Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before you begin any of fire or explosion. WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. To replace the battery: 1. WARNING: Before removing the battery... battery: 1. Slide the battery release latch to the lock position. 50 Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place. 2. This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Slide and lift the battery out of the battery bay. Slide the battery...
Setup Guide
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... 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 18 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 22 Right View Features 22 Left View Features 24 Back View Features 28 Front View Features 30 Status Lights and... Disabling Battery Charging 33 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 34 Touch Pad Gestures 38 Multimedia Control Keys 40 Using the Optical Drive 42 Display Features 44 Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional 46 Removing and Replacing the Battery 50 Software Features 52 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 53 Dell Stage...
... 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 18 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 22 Right View Features 22 Left View Features 24 Back View Features 28 Front View Features 30 Status Lights and... Disabling Battery Charging 33 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 34 Touch Pad Gestures 38 Multimedia Control Keys 40 Using the Optical Drive 42 Display Features 44 Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional 46 Removing and Replacing the Battery 50 Software Features 52 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 53 Dell Stage...
Setup Guide
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... SIM card is available in your computer allows you ordered a WWAN card at the time of your cellular service provider. Remove the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on page 50). 5. To install the SIM card: 1. To remove the SIM card, press and eject the SIM card. ...your computer only if you to connect to access the Internet. Turn off your computer. Replace the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on your computer. 2. Turn on page 50). 3. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) NOTE: The SIM card slot is not required...
... SIM card is available in your computer allows you ordered a WWAN card at the time of your cellular service provider. Remove the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on page 50). 5. To install the SIM card: 1. To remove the SIM card, press and eject the SIM card. ...your computer only if you to connect to access the Internet. Turn off your computer. Replace the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on your computer. 2. Turn on page 50). 3. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) NOTE: The SIM card slot is not required...
Setup Guide
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... with your computer. This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Do not use a battery purchased from other computers. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before you begin any of the battery bay. To remove the battery: 1. Slide the battery lock latch to the unlock position. 4. Slide the battery release latch to the lock position. 50...
... with your computer. This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Do not use a battery purchased from other computers. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before you begin any of the battery bay. To remove the battery: 1. Slide the battery lock latch to the unlock position. 4. Slide the battery release latch to the lock position. 50...
Service Manual
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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
Service Manual
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19 Coin-Cell Battery 87 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 87 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 88 20 Thermal Cooling Assembly 89 Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly 89 Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly 90 21 Processor Module 91 Removing the Processor Module 91 Replacing the Processor Module 92 22 Hard-Drive Assembly 95 Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly 95 Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly 97 23 I/O Board 99 Removing the I/O Board 99 Replacing the I/O Board 100 24 AC-Adapter Connector 101 Removing the AC-Adapter Connector 101 Contents 7
19 Coin-Cell Battery 87 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 87 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 88 20 Thermal Cooling Assembly 89 Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly 89 Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly 90 21 Processor Module 91 Removing the Processor Module 91 Replacing the Processor Module 92 22 Hard-Drive Assembly 95 Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly 95 Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly 97 23 I/O Board 99 Removing the I/O Board 99 Replacing the I/O Board 100 24 AC-Adapter Connector 101 Removing the AC-Adapter Connector 101 Contents 7
Service Manual
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3 2 1 1 battery release latch 2 battery 3 battery lock latch Replacing the Battery 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place. 3 Slide the battery lock latch to the lock position. 16 Battery
3 2 1 1 battery release latch 2 battery 3 battery lock latch Replacing the Battery 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place. 3 Slide the battery lock latch to the lock position. 16 Battery
Service Manual
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CAUTION: Before turning on page 16). Failure to do so may result in place. 3 Tighten the captive screw that no stray screws remain inside the computer. 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 the computer base and gently snap the cover in damage to the computer base. 4 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the module cover to the computer. 18 Module Cover
CAUTION: Before turning on page 16). Failure to do so may result in place. 3 Tighten the captive screw that no stray screws remain inside the computer. 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 the computer base and gently snap the cover in damage to the computer base. 4 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the module cover to the computer. 18 Module Cover
Service Manual
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... screws and ensure that secures the optical-drive assembly to the computer base. 6 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 18). 7 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on the optical drive and replace the two screws. 4 Slide the optical-drive assembly into place. 3 Align the screw holes on the optical-drive bracket...
... screws and ensure that secures the optical-drive assembly to the computer base. 6 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 18). 7 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on the optical drive and replace the two screws. 4 Slide the optical-drive assembly into place. 3 Align the screw holes on the optical-drive bracket...
Service Manual
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.... To confirm the amount of memory installed in damage to the computer. 6 Turn on the computer. 2 1 1 tab 2 notch 4 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 18). 5 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 16), or connect the AC adapter to do so may result in the computer: Click Start ...
.... To confirm the amount of memory installed in damage to the computer. 6 Turn on the computer. 2 1 1 tab 2 notch 4 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 18). 5 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 16), or connect the AC adapter to do so may result in the computer: Click Start ...
Service Manual
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...Removing the Keyboard 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and timeconsuming to replace. CAUTION: The keycaps on page 15). Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. 3 ...by your computer). Keyboard 27 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 the palm rest. For additional safety best ...
...Removing the Keyboard 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and timeconsuming to replace. CAUTION: The keycaps on page 15). Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. 3 ...by your computer). Keyboard 27 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 the palm rest. For additional safety best ...
Service Manual
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... slots on the computer base and gently snap the palm-rest assembly in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 21. 10 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 18). 11 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Palm...
... slots on the computer base and gently snap the palm-rest assembly in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 21. 10 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 18). 11 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Palm...
Service Manual
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... Assembly" on page 35). 6 Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Battery" on the palm- 1 2 3 1 screw 2 hot-key board 3 hot-key board cable Replacing the Hot-Key Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 21. 8 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 18). 9 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 29...
... Assembly" on page 35). 6 Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Battery" on the palm- 1 2 3 1 screw 2 hot-key board 3 hot-key board cable Replacing the Hot-Key Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 21. 8 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 18). 9 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 29...
Service Manual
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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). Power Button Board 43
Service Manual
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...turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the Mini-Card to the system board. 6 Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the Mini-Card you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. 48 Wireless Mini-Card(s) 5 Press the other than Dell, you are installing. ... required. Failure to do so may result in damage to step 5 in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 21. 10 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 18). 11 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 29). 9 Follow the instructions from a source other end...
...turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the Mini-Card to the system board. 6 Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the Mini-Card you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. 48 Wireless Mini-Card(s) 5 Press the other than Dell, you are installing. ... required. Failure to do so may result in damage to step 5 in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 21. 10 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 18). 11 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 29). 9 Follow the instructions from a source other end...
Service Manual
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Failure to the computer. 88 Coin-Cell Battery 1 2 1 plastic scribe 2 coin-cell battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Hold the coin-cell battery with the positive side up. 3 Slide the coin-cell battery into the slot and gently press until it snaps in place. 4 Follow the instructions from step 6 to step 20 in damage to do so may result in "Replacing the System Board" on page 81. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer.
Failure to the computer. 88 Coin-Cell Battery 1 2 1 plastic scribe 2 coin-cell battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Hold the coin-cell battery with the positive side up. 3 Slide the coin-cell battery into the slot and gently press until it snaps in place. 4 Follow the instructions from step 6 to step 20 in damage to do so may result in "Replacing the System Board" on page 81. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer.
Service Manual
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1 2 1 plastic scribe 2 coin-cell battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Hold the coin-cell battery with the positive side up. 3 Slide the coin-cell battery into the slot and gently press until it snaps in "Replacing the System Board" 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 step 20 in place. 4 Follow the instructions from step 6 to the computer. 88 Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before turning on page 81.
1 2 1 plastic scribe 2 coin-cell battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Hold the coin-cell battery with the positive side up. 3 Slide the coin-cell battery into the slot and gently press until it snaps in "Replacing the System Board" 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 step 20 in place. 4 Follow the instructions from step 6 to the computer. 88 Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before turning on page 81.