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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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...computer, read the safety information that shipped with your warranty. CAUTION: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming 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, release the four tabs that secure the keyboard 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 9. 2 Remove the battery. Be careful...
...computer, read the safety information that shipped with your warranty. CAUTION: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming 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, release the four tabs that secure the keyboard 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 9. 2 Remove the battery. Be careful...
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Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. 5 Carefully turn the keyboard over and place it on the palm rest assembly. 6 Lift the connector latch that secures the keyboard cable to the connector on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. 1 2 3 1 plastic scribe 3 keyboard 2 tabs (4) CAUTION: The keycaps on the system board and remove the keyboard cable. 7 Lift the keyboard off the computer. 16 Keyboard
Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. 5 Carefully turn the keyboard over and place it on the palm rest assembly. 6 Lift the connector latch that secures the keyboard cable to the connector on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. 1 2 3 1 plastic scribe 3 keyboard 2 tabs (4) CAUTION: The keycaps on the system board and remove the keyboard cable. 7 Lift the keyboard off the computer. 16 Keyboard
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Press down on the connector latch to secure the keyboard cable to lock the four tabs securing the keyboard. 5 Close the display and turn the computer over. 6 Replace the battery. 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 the connector on the system board. 3 Slide the tabs on the keyboard into the connector on the system board. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 14.
Press down on the connector latch to secure the keyboard cable to lock the four tabs securing the keyboard. 5 Close the display and turn the computer over. 6 Replace the battery. 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 the connector on the system board. 3 Slide the tabs on the keyboard into the connector on the system board. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 14.
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... surface (such as a connector on your computer. See the Specifications at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Battery" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. Removing the Memory Module(s) 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13. 3 Remove the keyboard. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the type...
... surface (such as a connector on your computer. See the Specifications at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Battery" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. Removing the Memory Module(s) 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13. 3 Remove the keyboard. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the type...
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.... To confirm the amount of memory installed in damage to your computer and an electrical outlet. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer. 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...
.... To confirm the amount of memory installed in damage to your computer and an electrical outlet. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer. 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...
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..., before working inside the computer. Optical Drive 23 CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 13. 3 Remove the keyboard. 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 page 9. 2 Remove the battery. CAUTION: To...
..., before working inside the computer. Optical Drive 23 CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 13. 3 Remove the keyboard. 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 page 9. 2 Remove the battery. CAUTION: To...
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... remain inside the computer. 1 2 3 4 1 plastic scribe 3 optical drive 2 screw 4 notch Replacing the Optical Drive 1 Follow the instructions in damage to the computer base. 4 Replace the keyboard. Failure to do so may result in "Before You Begin" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the optical drive to the...
... remain inside the computer. 1 2 3 4 1 plastic scribe 3 optical drive 2 screw 4 notch Replacing the Optical Drive 1 Follow the instructions in damage to the computer base. 4 Replace the keyboard. Failure to do so may result in "Before You Begin" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the optical drive to the...
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...system board. NOTE: Depending on page 13. 3 Remove the keyboard. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Wireless Local Area ...instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13, before working inside the computer. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 15. 4 Disconnect the antenna cables from sources other than Dell. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on page 9. 2 Remove the ...
...system board. NOTE: Depending on page 13. 3 Remove the keyboard. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Wireless Local Area ...instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13, before working inside the computer. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 15. 4 Disconnect the antenna cables from sources other than Dell. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on page 9. 2 Remove the ...
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...: Before turning on the Mini-Card WLAN (2 antenna cables) Main WLAN (white triangle) Auxiliary WLAN (black triangle) Antenna Cable Color Scheme white black 6 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 14. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 17. 7 Replace the battery. NOTE: If you are installing. 4 Press the other than...
...: Before turning on the Mini-Card WLAN (2 antenna cables) Main WLAN (white triangle) Auxiliary WLAN (black triangle) Antenna Cable Color Scheme white black 6 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 14. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 17. 7 Replace the battery. NOTE: If you are installing. 4 Press the other than...
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See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 15. 5 Remove the two screws on the system board and remove the cables. 30 Palm-Rest Assembly 4 Remove the keyboard. CAUTION: Pull on the plastic tab on top of the connectors to avoid damaging the connectors. 6 Lift the connector latch that secures the power-button board cable and touch-pad cable to the connectors on the palm-rest assembly.
See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 15. 5 Remove the two screws on the system board and remove the cables. 30 Palm-Rest Assembly 4 Remove the keyboard. CAUTION: Pull on the plastic tab on top of the connectors to avoid damaging the connectors. 6 Lift the connector latch that secures the power-button board cable and touch-pad cable to the connectors on the palm-rest assembly.
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See "Removing the Power Button Board" on the palm-rest assembly. 6 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Power Button Board" on page 36. 3 Align the palm-rest assembly on the computer base and gently snap the palm-rest assembly ... on page 35. Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 17. 32 Palm-Rest Assembly See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 9. 2 Replace the power button board. 2 1 1 palm-rest assembly 2 plastic scribe 9 Remove the power button board.
See "Removing the Power Button Board" on the palm-rest assembly. 6 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Power Button Board" on page 36. 3 Align the palm-rest assembly on the computer base and gently snap the palm-rest assembly ... on page 35. Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 17. 32 Palm-Rest Assembly See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 9. 2 Replace the power button board. 2 1 1 palm-rest assembly 2 plastic scribe 9 Remove the power button board.
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... the optical drive. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on your computer. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 13. 4 Remove the keyboard. System Board 67 Removing the System Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 37. 9 Remove ... shipped with your computer. 17 System Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 23. 7 Follow the instructions ...
... the optical drive. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on your computer. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 13. 4 Remove the keyboard. System Board 67 Removing the System Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 37. 9 Remove ... shipped with your computer. 17 System Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 23. 7 Follow the instructions ...
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... page 24. 11 Replace the memory module. See "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 17. 13 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 20. 12 Replace the keyboard. NOTE: After you have replaced the system board, enter the computer Service Tag into the BIOS of the replacement system board. 16...
... page 24. 11 Replace the memory module. See "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 17. 13 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 20. 12 Replace the keyboard. NOTE: After you have replaced the system board, enter the computer Service Tag into the BIOS of the replacement system board. 16...