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touchpad 14. device status lights Figure 2. security cable slot 4. Secure Digital (SD) memory-card reader 10. smart card reader 2 ExpressCard slot 11. keyboard 16. VGA connector 6. volume control buttons (3) 17. audio/microphone combo connector 8. powered USB 3.0 connector 9. Back View 1. device status lights 3. USB 3.0 connector 8. fingerprint reader (optional) 12. eSATA/USB 2.0 connector 7. contactless smart-card reader (optional) 15. network connector 2. wireless switch 10. cooling vents 9. power connector 5. 7. touchpad buttons (2) 13.
touchpad 14. device status lights Figure 2. security cable slot 4. Secure Digital (SD) memory-card reader 10. smart card reader 2 ExpressCard slot 11. keyboard 16. VGA connector 6. volume control buttons (3) 17. audio/microphone combo connector 8. powered USB 3.0 connector 9. Back View 1. device status lights 3. USB 3.0 connector 8. fingerprint reader (optional) 12. eSATA/USB 2.0 connector 7. contactless smart-card reader (optional) 15. network connector 2. wireless switch 10. cooling vents 9. power connector 5. 7. touchpad buttons (2) 13.
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touchpad 17. keyboard 20. Back view 1. security cable slot 2. power connector 7. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. Fan noise is running. trackstick buttons (3) 18. ... fan when the computer gets hot. network connector 3. audio/microphone combo connector 9. touchpad buttons (2) 16. mini HDMI connector 4. device status lights 5. Do not store your Dell computer in the air vents. 14. USB 3.0 connector 6. cooling vents 10.
touchpad 17. keyboard 20. Back view 1. security cable slot 2. power connector 7. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. Fan noise is running. trackstick buttons (3) 18. ... fan when the computer gets hot. network connector 3. audio/microphone combo connector 9. touchpad buttons (2) 16. mini HDMI connector 4. device status lights 5. Do not store your Dell computer in the air vents. 14. USB 3.0 connector 6. cooling vents 10.
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... information that shipped with electrical outlets worldwide. Connect the network cable (optional). Network Connector 3. Connect USB devices, such as a mouse or keyboard (optional). 5 For additional best practices information, see www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance WARNING: The AC adapter works with your computer. Figure 5. Figure 6. Quick Setup WARNING: Before you begin any of the...
... information that shipped with electrical outlets worldwide. Connect the network cable (optional). Network Connector 3. Connect USB devices, such as a mouse or keyboard (optional). 5 For additional best practices information, see www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance WARNING: The AC adapter works with your computer. Figure 5. Figure 6. Quick Setup WARNING: Before you begin any of the...
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......15 Installing the Hard Drive...17 Removing the Memory...17 Installing the Memory...18 Removing The Palmrest...18 Installing the Palmrest...20 Removing the Keyboard...21 Installing the Keyboard...22 Removing the Wireless Local Access Network (WLAN 23 Installing the Wireless Local Access Network (WLAN 24 Removing the Heat-Sink Fan...24...
......15 Installing the Hard Drive...17 Removing the Memory...17 Installing the Memory...18 Removing The Palmrest...18 Installing the Palmrest...20 Removing the Keyboard...21 Installing the Keyboard...22 Removing the Wireless Local Access Network (WLAN 23 Installing the Wireless Local Access Network (WLAN 24 Removing the Heat-Sink Fan...24...
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Removing the Keyboard 1. Disconnect the keyboard data cable. 21 Remove the: a) battery b) base cover c) palmrest 3. Flip the computer and remove the screws that secure the keyboard. 5. Remove the screws from the bottom of the computer. 4. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Flip the keyboard over. 6.
Removing the Keyboard 1. Disconnect the keyboard data cable. 21 Remove the: a) battery b) base cover c) palmrest 3. Flip the computer and remove the screws that secure the keyboard. 5. Remove the screws from the bottom of the computer. 4. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Flip the keyboard over. 6.
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7. Peel off the mylar tape. 9. Disconnect the keyboard cable. Remove the keyboard. 8. Installing the Keyboard 1. Affix the mylar tape to the keyboard. 22 Connect the keyboard cable. 2.
7. Peel off the mylar tape. 9. Disconnect the keyboard cable. Remove the keyboard. 8. Installing the Keyboard 1. Affix the mylar tape to the keyboard. 22 Connect the keyboard cable. 2.
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Slide the keyboard into place. 5. Remove the: a) SD Card b) ExpressCard c) battery d) base cover 3. Slide and remove the WLAN card out from the WLAN card by pulling it snaps ... the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Disconnect the antenna cables from its compartment and ensure that secures the WLAN card to secure the keyboard. 6. Tighten the screws to the computer. 5. Removing the Wireless Local Access Network (WLAN) 1. Remove the screw that it upwards. 4. Flip the computer and tighten the...
Slide the keyboard into place. 5. Remove the: a) SD Card b) ExpressCard c) battery d) base cover 3. Slide and remove the WLAN card out from the WLAN card by pulling it snaps ... the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Disconnect the antenna cables from its compartment and ensure that secures the WLAN card to secure the keyboard. 6. Tighten the screws to the computer. 5. Removing the Wireless Local Access Network (WLAN) 1. Remove the screw that it upwards. 4. Flip the computer and tighten the...
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... speakers in After Working Inside Your Computer. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the: a) SD card b) ExpressCard c) battery d) base cover e) palmrest f) keyboard g) bluetooth module h) heat-sink fan i) speakers 3. Install the: a) base cover b) battery c) ExpressCard d) SD card 4. Disconnect the touchpad cable. 4. Removing the Chassis Base...
... speakers in After Working Inside Your Computer. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the: a) SD card b) ExpressCard c) battery d) base cover e) palmrest f) keyboard g) bluetooth module h) heat-sink fan i) speakers 3. Install the: a) base cover b) battery c) ExpressCard d) SD card 4. Disconnect the touchpad cable. 4. Removing the Chassis Base...
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Installing the Chassis Base 1. Install the: a) speakers b) heat-sink fan c) bluetooth module d) keyboard e) palmrest f) base cover g) battery 29 Pull up the chassis base. Remove the screws that secure the chassis base. 6. Align the chassis base to the computer. 3. Connect the following cables: a) hall sensor b) touchpad 4. 5. Tighten the screws to secure the chassis base to the computer. 2.
Installing the Chassis Base 1. Install the: a) speakers b) heat-sink fan c) bluetooth module d) keyboard e) palmrest f) base cover g) battery 29 Pull up the chassis base. Remove the screws that secure the chassis base. 6. Align the chassis base to the computer. 3. Connect the following cables: a) hall sensor b) touchpad 4. 5. Tighten the screws to secure the chassis base to the computer. 2.
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Remove the screw that secures the hall sensor. 5. Remove the: a) SD card b) ExpressCard c) battery d) base cover e) palmrest f) keyboard g) bluetooth module h) heat-sink fan i) speakers j) base chassis 3. h) ExpressCard i) SD card 5. Removing the Hall Sensor 1. Unthread the hall sensor cable from the routing channel. 4. Remove the hall sensor. 30 Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Remove the screw that secures the hall sensor. 5. Remove the: a) SD card b) ExpressCard c) battery d) base cover e) palmrest f) keyboard g) bluetooth module h) heat-sink fan i) speakers j) base chassis 3. h) ExpressCard i) SD card 5. Removing the Hall Sensor 1. Unthread the hall sensor cable from the routing channel. 4. Remove the hall sensor. 30 Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
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...Tighten the screw to secure the hall sensor. 3. Remove the: a) SD Card b) ExpressCard c) battery d) cover e) palmrest f) keyboard g) bluetooth module h) heat-sink fan i) speakers j) base chassis 3. Route and connect the hall sensor cable. 4. Replace the hall... sensor in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Install the: a) base chassis b) speakers c) heat-sink fan d) bluetooth module e) keyboard f) palmrest g) base cover h) battery i) ExpressCard j) SD card 5. Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Follow the procedures in its slot. 2. Installing the Hall...
...Tighten the screw to secure the hall sensor. 3. Remove the: a) SD Card b) ExpressCard c) battery d) cover e) palmrest f) keyboard g) bluetooth module h) heat-sink fan i) speakers j) base chassis 3. Route and connect the hall sensor cable. 4. Replace the hall... sensor in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Install the: a) base chassis b) speakers c) heat-sink fan d) bluetooth module e) keyboard f) palmrest g) base cover h) battery i) ExpressCard j) SD card 5. Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Follow the procedures in its slot. 2. Installing the Hall...
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Install the: a) base chassis b) speakers c) bluetooth module d) heat-sink fan e) keyboard f) palmrest g) base cover h) battery i) ExpressCard j) SD card 4. Connect the coin-cell battery cable. 3. Removing the System Board 1. Pry the coin-cell battery upward and remove ...
Install the: a) base chassis b) speakers c) bluetooth module d) heat-sink fan e) keyboard f) palmrest g) base cover h) battery i) ExpressCard j) SD card 4. Connect the coin-cell battery cable. 3. Removing the System Board 1. Pry the coin-cell battery upward and remove ...
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Disconnect the WiFi-switch board cable. 4. Disconnect the ExpressCard cage cable. 5. Disconnect the power-connector cable. 6. f) keyboard g) bluetooth module h) heat-sink fan i) heat sink module j) speakers k) display assembly l) chassis base 3. Remove the screws that secure the system board to the computer. 33
Disconnect the WiFi-switch board cable. 4. Disconnect the ExpressCard cage cable. 5. Disconnect the power-connector cable. 6. f) keyboard g) bluetooth module h) heat-sink fan i) heat sink module j) speakers k) display assembly l) chassis base 3. Remove the screws that secure the system board to the computer. 33
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Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the power connector port. 35 Disconnect the power-connector cable from the system board. 4. g) keyboard h) palmrest i) base cover j) battery k) ExpressCard l) SD card 5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Power-Connector Port 1. Remove the: a) SD card b) ExpressCard c) battery d) base cover e) palmrest f) keyboard g) bluetooth module h) heat-sink fan i) heat-sink module j) speakers k) base chassis 3.
Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the power connector port. 35 Disconnect the power-connector cable from the system board. 4. g) keyboard h) palmrest i) base cover j) battery k) ExpressCard l) SD card 5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Power-Connector Port 1. Remove the: a) SD card b) ExpressCard c) battery d) base cover e) palmrest f) keyboard g) bluetooth module h) heat-sink fan i) heat-sink module j) speakers k) base chassis 3.
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... to the system board. 3. Install the: a) base chassis b) speakers c) heat-sink module d) heat-sink fan e) bluetooth module f) keyboard g) palmrest h) base cover i) battery j) ExpressCard k) SD card 4. Remove the: a) SD card b) ExpressCard c) battery d) base cover e) palmrest f) keyboard g) bluetooth module h) heat sink i) speakers j) base chassis 3. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Insert...
... to the system board. 3. Install the: a) base chassis b) speakers c) heat-sink module d) heat-sink fan e) bluetooth module f) keyboard g) palmrest h) base cover i) battery j) ExpressCard k) SD card 4. Remove the: a) SD card b) ExpressCard c) battery d) base cover e) palmrest f) keyboard g) bluetooth module h) heat sink i) speakers j) base chassis 3. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Insert...
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... cage into its compartment. 2. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the ExpressCard cage. Install the: a) base chassis b) speakers c) heatsink d) bluetooth module e) keyboard f) palmrest g) base cover h) battery i) ExpressCard j) SD card 5. Tighten the screws to secure the ExpressCard cage to the computer 3. Removing the WiFi-Switch Board 1. Installing the...
... cage into its compartment. 2. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the ExpressCard cage. Install the: a) base chassis b) speakers c) heatsink d) bluetooth module e) keyboard f) palmrest g) base cover h) battery i) ExpressCard j) SD card 5. Tighten the screws to secure the ExpressCard cage to the computer 3. Removing the WiFi-Switch Board 1. Installing the...
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Tighten the screw to secures the WiFi-switch board to the computer. 5. Installing the WiFi-Switch Board 1. Remove the WiFi-switch board. Connect the WiFi-switch board cable. 4. Place the WiFi-switch board in its compartment. 2. Remove the screw that secures the WiFi-switch board to the computer. 3. Install the: a) base chassis b) speakers 38 e) palmrest f) keyboard g) bluetooth module h) heat-sink fan i) speakers j) base chassis 3. Disconnect the WiFi-switch board cable. 4.
Tighten the screw to secures the WiFi-switch board to the computer. 5. Installing the WiFi-Switch Board 1. Remove the WiFi-switch board. Connect the WiFi-switch board cable. 4. Place the WiFi-switch board in its compartment. 2. Remove the screw that secures the WiFi-switch board to the computer. 3. Install the: a) base chassis b) speakers 38 e) palmrest f) keyboard g) bluetooth module h) heat-sink fan i) speakers j) base chassis 3. Disconnect the WiFi-switch board cable. 4.
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Remove the: a) SD card b) ExpressCard c) battery d) base cover e) palmrest f) keyboard g) heat-sink fan h) bluetooth module i) speakers j) display assembly k) lower chassis l) system board 3. Removing the Smart Card Cage 1. Remove the screw that secures the smart card cage to the computer. 4. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Remove the smart card cage. 39 c) heat-sink fan d) bluetooth module e) keyboard f) palmrest g) base cover h) battery i) ExpressCard j) SD card 5.
Remove the: a) SD card b) ExpressCard c) battery d) base cover e) palmrest f) keyboard g) heat-sink fan h) bluetooth module i) speakers j) display assembly k) lower chassis l) system board 3. Removing the Smart Card Cage 1. Remove the screw that secures the smart card cage to the computer. 4. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Remove the smart card cage. 39 c) heat-sink fan d) bluetooth module e) keyboard f) palmrest g) base cover h) battery i) ExpressCard j) SD card 5.
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... card cage in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the battery. 3. Install the: a) system board b) base chassis c) display assembly d) speakers e) bluetooth module f) heat-sink fan g) keyboard h) palmrest i) base cover j) battery k) ExpressCard l) SD card 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Work your way along to the computer. 3. Removing the...
... card cage in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the battery. 3. Install the: a) system board b) base chassis c) display assembly d) speakers e) bluetooth module f) heat-sink fan g) keyboard h) palmrest i) base cover j) battery k) ExpressCard l) SD card 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Work your way along to the computer. 3. Removing the...
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... LVDS cable connector tape and disconnect the LVDS cable from the bottom of the chassis 42 Remove the: a) SD Card b) ExpressCard c) battery d) base cover e) palmrest f) keyboard 3. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the screws from the display panel. 6. Tighten the screws that secure the display panel to...
... LVDS cable connector tape and disconnect the LVDS cable from the bottom of the chassis 42 Remove the: a) SD Card b) ExpressCard c) battery d) base cover e) palmrest f) keyboard 3. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the screws from the display panel. 6. Tighten the screws that secure the display panel to...