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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 Battery 13 Removing the Battery 13 Replacing the Battery 14 3 Keyboard 15 Removing the Keyboard 15 Replacing the Keyboard 17 4 Memory Module(s 19 Removing the Memory Module(s 19 Replacing the Memory Module(s 20 5 Optical Drive 23 Removing the Optical Drive 23 Contents 3
Contents 1 Before You Begin 9 Recommended Tools 9 Turning Off Your Computer 9 Before Working Inside Your Computer 10 2 Battery 13 Removing the Battery 13 Replacing the Battery 14 3 Keyboard 15 Removing the Keyboard 15 Replacing the Keyboard 17 4 Memory Module(s 19 Removing the Memory Module(s 19 Replacing the Memory Module(s 20 5 Optical Drive 23 Removing the Optical Drive 23 Contents 3
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Replacing the Optical Drive 24 6 Wireless Mini-Card 25 Removing the Mini-Card 25 Replacing the Mini-Card 27 7 Palm-Rest Assembly 29 Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly 29 Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly 32 8 Power Button Board 35 Removing the Power Button Board 35 Replacing the Power Button Board 36 9 Hard Drive 37 Removing the Hard Drive 37 Replacing the Hard Drive 39 10 Coin-Cell Battery 41 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 41 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 42 4 Contents
Replacing the Optical Drive 24 6 Wireless Mini-Card 25 Removing the Mini-Card 25 Replacing the Mini-Card 27 7 Palm-Rest Assembly 29 Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly 29 Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly 32 8 Power Button Board 35 Removing the Power Button Board 35 Replacing the Power Button Board 36 9 Hard Drive 37 Removing the Hard Drive 37 Replacing the Hard Drive 39 10 Coin-Cell Battery 41 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 41 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 42 4 Contents
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6 Disconnect all attached devices from your computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to ground the system board. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 8 Turn the computer top-side up, open the display, and press the power button to the system board, remove the main battery, see "Removing the Battery" on page 13, before working inside the computer. 7 Remove the battery. Before You Begin 11
6 Disconnect all attached devices from your computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to ground the system board. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 8 Turn the computer top-side up, open the display, and press the power button to the system board, remove the main battery, see "Removing the Battery" on page 13, before working inside the computer. 7 Remove the battery. Before You Begin 11
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..." on your computer. Damage due to the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. Removing the Battery 1 Follow the instructions in the unlock position. 5 Slide and lift the battery out of the battery bay. Battery 13 Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory...
..." on your computer. Damage due to the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. Removing the Battery 1 Follow the instructions in the unlock position. 5 Slide and lift the battery out of the battery bay. Battery 13 Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory...
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3 2 1 1 battery release latch 3 battery lock latch 2 battery 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. 14 Battery
3 2 1 1 battery release latch 3 battery lock latch 2 battery 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. 14 Battery
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... additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on your warranty. Removing the Keyboard 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13. CAUTION: The keycaps on your computer. CAUTION: To avoid ... or by your computer). CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as possible. 4 Using a plastic scribe...
... additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on your warranty. Removing the Keyboard 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13. CAUTION: The keycaps on your computer. CAUTION: To avoid ... or by your computer). CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as possible. 4 Using a plastic scribe...
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Press down on the connector latch to secure the keyboard cable to the connector on the system board. 3 Slide the tabs on the keyboard into the connector on the system board. Keyboard 17 1 2 1 keyboard cable 2 keyboard Replacing the Keyboard 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide the keyboard cable into the slots on the palm rest. 4 Gently press around the edges of the keyboard to lock the four tabs securing the keyboard. 5 Close the display and turn the computer over. 6 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 14.
Press down on the connector latch to secure the keyboard cable to the connector on the system board. 3 Slide the tabs on the keyboard into the connector on the system board. Keyboard 17 1 2 1 keyboard cable 2 keyboard Replacing the Keyboard 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide the keyboard cable into the slots on the palm rest. 4 Gently press around the edges of the keyboard to lock the four tabs securing the keyboard. 5 Close the display and turn the computer over. 6 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 14.
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... the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com/manuals for information on the type of memory supported by your warranty. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer).... avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by installing memory modules on the system board. See "Removing the Battery" on page 15. Memory 19 NOTE: Memory modules purchased from the memory-module connector. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module ...
... the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com/manuals for information on the type of memory supported by your warranty. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer).... avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by installing memory modules on the system board. See "Removing the Battery" on page 15. Memory 19 NOTE: Memory modules purchased from the memory-module connector. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module ...
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...: Click Start Control PanelSystem and SecuritySystem. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 17. 5 Replace the battery, see "Replacing the Battery" on page 14, or connect the AC adapter to the computer. 6 Turn on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws...
...: Click Start Control PanelSystem and SecuritySystem. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 17. 5 Replace the battery, see "Replacing the Battery" on page 14, or connect the AC adapter to the computer. 6 Turn on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws...
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... 15. 4 Remove the screw that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the optical drive to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing...
... 15. 4 Remove the screw that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the optical drive to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing...
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... until it is fully seated. 3 Replace the screw that no stray screws remain inside the computer. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 17. 5 Replace the battery.
... until it is fully seated. 3 Replace the screw that no stray screws remain inside the computer. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 17. 5 Replace the battery.
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...combo card. Wireless Mini-Card 25 CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your...instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 15. 4 Disconnect the antenna cables from sources other than Dell. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on your computer). Your computer has one half Mini-Card slots for Mini-Cards from the Mini-Card...
...combo card. Wireless Mini-Card 25 CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your...instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 15. 4 Disconnect the antenna cables from sources other than Dell. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on your computer). Your computer has one half Mini-Card slots for Mini-Cards from the Mini-Card...
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... in damage to the Mini-Card you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. 28 Wireless Mini-Card Connectors on page 17. 7 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the Mini-Card to the system board. 5 Connect the appropriate antenna cables to...-Card down into the slot on the system board and replace the screw that no stray screws remain inside the computer. 4 Press the other than Dell, you are installing. The following table provides the antenna cable color scheme for your computer.
... in damage to the Mini-Card you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. 28 Wireless Mini-Card Connectors on page 17. 7 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the Mini-Card to the system board. 5 Connect the appropriate antenna cables to...-Card down into the slot on the system board and replace the screw that no stray screws remain inside the computer. 4 Press the other than Dell, you are installing. The following table provides the antenna cable color scheme for your computer.
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... Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on your computer). CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 13, before working inside the computer. CAUTION:... assembly to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 3 Remove the 11 screws that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal...
... Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on your computer). CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 13, before working inside the computer. CAUTION:... assembly to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 3 Remove the 11 screws that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal...
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Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer base. 8 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the palm-rest assembly to the computer. Palm-Rest Assembly 33 CAUTION: Before turning on page 14. 7 Replace the 11 screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer.
Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer base. 8 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the palm-rest assembly to the computer. Palm-Rest Assembly 33 CAUTION: Before turning on page 14. 7 Replace the 11 screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer.
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... secure the power button board to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Power Button Board 35 CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer). See "Removing the Battery" on page 13). 3 Follow the instructions from the palm rest. 8 Power...
... secure the power button board to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Power Button Board 35 CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer). See "Removing the Battery" on page 13). 3 Follow the instructions from the palm rest. 8 Power...
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See "Replacing the Battery" on page 32. 6 Replace the battery. Failure to the computer. 36 Power Button Board 1 5 2 4 3 1 alignment post 3 power-button board cable 5 screw 2 tabs (2) 4 power button board Replacing the Power Button Board 1 Follow ...
See "Replacing the Battery" on page 32. 6 Replace the battery. Failure to the computer. 36 Power Button Board 1 5 2 4 3 1 alignment post 3 power-button board cable 5 screw 2 tabs (2) 4 power button board Replacing the Power Button Board 1 Follow ...
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... hard drives from sources other than Dell. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 9, before working inside the computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery, see "Removing the Battery" on page 13, before removing ...hard-drive assembly. CAUTION: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Battery" on the new hard drive. Hard Drive 37 WARNING: If you need to servicing that shipped with your computer....
... hard drives from sources other than Dell. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 9, before working inside the computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery, see "Removing the Battery" on page 13, before removing ...hard-drive assembly. CAUTION: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Battery" on the new hard drive. Hard Drive 37 WARNING: If you need to servicing that shipped with your computer....
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Failure to do so may result in "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 32. 6 Replace the two screws to the computer base. 7 Replace the battery. CAUTION: Before turning on page 14. Hard Drive 39 1 1 hard drive Replacing the Hard Drive 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page ...9. 2 Remove the new hard drive from step 3 to step 7 in damage to the computer. See "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the...
Failure to do so may result in "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 32. 6 Replace the two screws to the computer base. 7 Replace the battery. CAUTION: Before turning on page 14. Hard Drive 39 1 1 hard drive Replacing the Hard Drive 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page ...9. 2 Remove the new hard drive from step 3 to step 7 in damage to the computer. See "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the...
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... 13. 3 Follow the instructions from step 3 to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer). 10 Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized...
... 13. 3 Follow the instructions from step 3 to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer). 10 Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized...
