Setup Guide
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...Optional 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...
...Optional 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...
Setup Guide
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...Optional 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...
...Optional 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...
Service Manual
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Replacing the Optical Drive 21 6 Memory Module(s 23 Removing the Memory Module(s 23 Replacing the Memory Module(s 24 7 Keyboard 27 Removing the Keyboard 27 Replacing the Keyboard 29 8 Palm-Rest Assembly 31 Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly 31 Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly 34 9 Hot-Key Board 37 Removing the Hot-Key Board 37 Replacing the Hot-Key Board 38 10 Power Button Board 41 Removing the Power Button Board 41 Replacing the Power Button Board 42 4 Contents
Replacing the Optical Drive 21 6 Memory Module(s 23 Removing the Memory Module(s 23 Replacing the Memory Module(s 24 7 Keyboard 27 Removing the Keyboard 27 Replacing the Keyboard 29 8 Palm-Rest Assembly 31 Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly 31 Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly 34 9 Hot-Key Board 37 Removing the Hot-Key Board 37 Replacing the Hot-Key Board 38 10 Power Button Board 41 Removing the Power Button Board 41 Replacing the Power Button Board 42 4 Contents
Service Manual
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... You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on your computer. Keyboard 27 CAUTION: To help prevent damage to replace. CAUTION: Do not slide the plastic scribe under the keyboard tabs to remove the keyboard as possible. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only...
... You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on your computer. Keyboard 27 CAUTION: To help prevent damage to replace. CAUTION: Do not slide the plastic scribe under the keyboard tabs to remove the keyboard as possible. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only...
Service Manual
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Failure to do so could result in scratching the display panel. 6 Ease the keyboard up until it clears off the palm rest. 7 Carefully turn the keyboard over and place it on the palm-rest assembly. 8 Lift the connector latch that secures the keyboard cable to the connector on the system board and disconnect the keyboard cable. 9 Lift the keyboard off the computer. 28 Keyboard 1 2 1 plastic scribe 2 keyboard CAUTION: Be extremely careful when removing and handling the keyboard.
Failure to do so could result in scratching the display panel. 6 Ease the keyboard up until it clears off the palm rest. 7 Carefully turn the keyboard over and place it on the palm-rest assembly. 8 Lift the connector latch that secures the keyboard cable to the connector on the system board and disconnect the keyboard cable. 9 Lift the keyboard off the computer. 28 Keyboard 1 2 1 plastic scribe 2 keyboard CAUTION: Be extremely careful when removing and handling the keyboard.
Service Manual
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...: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 27). Damage due to step 5 in "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 19. 5 Remove the ten screws from the computer base. 6 Remove the keyboard (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page...
...: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 27). Damage due to step 5 in "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 19. 5 Remove the ten screws from the computer base. 6 Remove the keyboard (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page...
Service Manual
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...Lift the hot-key board off the palm-rest assembly. Removing the Hot-Key Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 19. 5 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 27). 6 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Module Cover" on page 17). 4 Follow the ...or by your computer. 9 Hot-Key Board 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 page 15) before working inside the computer. Damage...
...Lift the hot-key board off the palm-rest assembly. Removing the Hot-Key Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 19. 5 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 27). 6 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Module Cover" on page 17). 4 Follow the ...or by your computer. 9 Hot-Key Board 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 page 15) before working inside the computer. Damage...
Service Manual
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.... 10 Power Button Board 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 your warranty. For additional safety best practices...instructions from step 4 to step 5 in "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 19. 5 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 27). 6 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 31). 7 Turn the palm-rest assembly over. 8 Remove the power-button board cable from the slot...
.... 10 Power Button Board 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 your warranty. For additional safety best practices...instructions from step 4 to step 5 in "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 19. 5 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 27). 6 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 31). 7 Turn the palm-rest assembly over. 8 Remove the power-button board cable from the slot...
Service Manual
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4 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 19. 5 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 27). 6 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 31). 7 Disconnect the two antenna cables from the Mini-Card(s). 8 Remove the screw that secures the Mini-Card(s) to the system board. 9 Lift the Mini-Card(s) off the computer base. 1 2 3 1 screw 3 Mini-Card 2 antenna cables (2) 46 Wireless Mini-Card(s)
4 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 19. 5 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 27). 6 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 31). 7 Disconnect the two antenna cables from the Mini-Card(s). 8 Remove the screw that secures the Mini-Card(s) to the system board. 9 Lift the Mini-Card(s) off the computer base. 1 2 3 1 screw 3 Mini-Card 2 antenna cables (2) 46 Wireless Mini-Card(s)
Service Manual
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...by your computer). Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the system board. 7 Remove the screw that shipped with your computer. CAUTION: To help prevent ... the connector on your warranty. Removing the Thermal Fan 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15). 3 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 27). 4 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Battery" on your computer....
...by your computer). Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the system board. 7 Remove the screw that shipped with your computer. CAUTION: To help prevent ... the connector on your warranty. Removing the Thermal Fan 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15). 3 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 27). 4 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Battery" on your computer....
Service Manual
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6 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 27). 7 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 31). 8 Loosen the display cable grounding screw. 9 Disconnect the display cable from the connector on the system board. 10 Disconnect the Mini-Card antenna cables from the connectors on the Mini-Card(s) (see "Removing the Mini-Card(s)" on page 45). 54 Display
6 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 27). 7 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 31). 8 Loosen the display cable grounding screw. 9 Disconnect the display cable from the connector on the system board. 10 Disconnect the Mini-Card antenna cables from the connectors on the Mini-Card(s) (see "Removing the Mini-Card(s)" on page 45). 54 Display
Service Manual
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... your fingertips, carefully pry up the inside the computer. CAUTION: The display bezel is extremely fragile. Be careful when removing it to the computer. Display Bezel Removing the Display Bezel 1 Follow the instructions in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 21. 11 Replace the module cover... assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 35). 8 Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 29). 9 Replace the two screws at the bottom of the display bezel. 5 Remove the display bezel. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure...
... your fingertips, carefully pry up the inside the computer. CAUTION: The display bezel is extremely fragile. Be careful when removing it to the computer. Display Bezel Removing the Display Bezel 1 Follow the instructions in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 21. 11 Replace the module cover... assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 35). 8 Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 29). 9 Replace the two screws at the bottom of the display bezel. 5 Remove the display bezel. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure...
Service Manual
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...5 in "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 19. 5 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 27). 6 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 31). 7 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 53). 8 Remove the display bezel (see "Removing the Display Bezel... Using a plastic scribe, pry the camera module from the display back cover. 10 Lift the camera and remove the tape that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the camera module. ...
...5 in "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 19. 5 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 27). 6 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 31). 7 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 53). 8 Remove the display bezel (see "Removing the Display Bezel... Using a plastic scribe, pry the camera module from the display back cover. 10 Lift the camera and remove the tape that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the camera module. ...
Service Manual
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... Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 15) before working inside the computer. Removing the Hinge Cover 1 Follow the instructions in "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 19. 5 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 27). 6 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing...
... Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 15) before working inside the computer. Removing the Hinge Cover 1 Follow the instructions in "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 19. 5 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 27). 6 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing...
Service Manual
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... page 15). 3 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 27). 4 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 31). 5 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 53). 6 Remove the hinge cover (see "Removing the Hinge Cover" on page 69). 7 Remove the screw that is not authorized by Dell is not covered...
... page 15). 3 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 27). 4 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 31). 5 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 53). 6 Remove the hinge cover (see "Removing the Hinge Cover" on page 69). 7 Remove the screw that is not authorized by Dell is not covered...
Service Manual
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1 1 AC-adapter connector cable 8 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 27). 9 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 31). 10 Remove the thermal fan (see "Removing the Thermal Fan" on page 49). 11 Loosen the display cable grounding screw. 12 Disconnect the display cable and speakers cable from the connectors on the system board. 13 Remove the five screws that secure the system board to the computer base. 78 System Board
1 1 AC-adapter connector cable 8 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 27). 9 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 31). 10 Remove the thermal fan (see "Removing the Thermal Fan" on page 49). 11 Loosen the display cable grounding screw. 12 Disconnect the display cable and speakers cable from the connectors on the system board. 13 Remove the five screws that secure the system board to the computer base. 78 System Board
Service Manual
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Replacing the Optical Drive 21 6 Memory Module(s 23 Removing the Memory Module(s 23 Replacing the Memory Module(s 24 7 Keyboard 27 Removing the Keyboard 27 Replacing the Keyboard 29 8 Palm-Rest Assembly 31 Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly 31 Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly 34 9 Hot-Key Board 37 Removing the Hot-Key Board 37 Replacing the Hot-Key Board 38 10 Power Button Board 41 Removing the Power Button Board 41 Replacing the Power Button Board 42 4 Contents
Replacing the Optical Drive 21 6 Memory Module(s 23 Removing the Memory Module(s 23 Replacing the Memory Module(s 24 7 Keyboard 27 Removing the Keyboard 27 Replacing the Keyboard 29 8 Palm-Rest Assembly 31 Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly 31 Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly 34 9 Hot-Key Board 37 Removing the Hot-Key Board 37 Replacing the Hot-Key Board 38 10 Power Button Board 41 Removing the Power Button Board 41 Replacing the Power Button Board 42 4 Contents
Service Manual
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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 your warranty. Damage due to servicing... the palm rest. 5 Pry and lift the keyboard to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15) before working inside the computer. Removing the Keyboard 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15). CAUTION: Only ...
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 your warranty. Damage due to servicing... the palm rest. 5 Pry and lift the keyboard to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15) before working inside the computer. Removing the Keyboard 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15). CAUTION: Only ...
Service Manual
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Failure to do so could result in scratching the display panel. 6 Ease the keyboard up until it clears off the palm rest. 7 Carefully turn the keyboard over and place it on the palm-rest assembly. 8 Lift the connector latch that secures the keyboard cable to the connector on the system board and disconnect the keyboard cable. 9 Lift the keyboard off the computer. 28 Keyboard 1 2 1 plastic scribe 2 keyboard CAUTION: Be extremely careful when removing and handling the keyboard.
Failure to do so could result in scratching the display panel. 6 Ease the keyboard up until it clears off the palm rest. 7 Carefully turn the keyboard over and place it on the palm-rest assembly. 8 Lift the connector latch that secures the keyboard cable to the connector on the system board and disconnect the keyboard cable. 9 Lift the keyboard off the computer. 28 Keyboard 1 2 1 plastic scribe 2 keyboard CAUTION: Be extremely careful when removing and handling the keyboard.
Service Manual
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... warranty. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 27). Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Keyboard" on your computer). 8 Palm-Rest Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read...
... warranty. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 27). Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Keyboard" on your computer). 8 Palm-Rest Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read...