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... can damage the computer or cause a fire. Fan noise is running. optical drive eject button 8. Do not store your Dell computer in the air vents. power button Figure 2. security cable slot 2. cooling vents 5. battery 3. audio connectors 9. touchpad buttons (2) 13. Back View 1. network connector 6. VGA connector 7. The computer turns on the fan when...
... can damage the computer or cause a fire. Fan noise is running. optical drive eject button 8. Do not store your Dell computer in the air vents. power button Figure 2. security cable slot 2. cooling vents 5. battery 3. audio connectors 9. touchpad buttons (2) 13. Back View 1. network connector 6. VGA connector 7. The computer turns on the fan when...
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...allow dust to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. 4 For additional best practices information, see www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. cooling vents 5. VGA connector 7. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to accumulate in this section, read... the safety information that shipped with the fan or the computer. Figure 4. USB 2.0 connector 9. battery 3. network connector 6. The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets hot. Quick Setup WARNING: Before you begin any of the...
...allow dust to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. 4 For additional best practices information, see www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. cooling vents 5. VGA connector 7. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to accumulate in this section, read... the safety information that shipped with the fan or the computer. Figure 4. USB 2.0 connector 9. battery 3. network connector 6. The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets hot. Quick Setup WARNING: Before you begin any of the...
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... memory Maximum memory 1 GB / 2 GB / 4 GB DDR3, 1333 MHz 1 GB 8 GB Battery Type Dimensions: Depth Height Width Weight Voltage Temperature range: Operating Non-operating Coin-cell battery 6-cell lithium ion (2.20 Whr) 53.39 mm (2.10 inches) 20.44 mm (0.80 inch) ...to 65 °C (-40 °F to 149 °F) 3 V CR2032 lithium ion AC Adapter Type: Vostro 1440 / Vostro 1450 / Vostro 1540 / Vostro 1550 with integrated video card Vostro 1440 with discrete video card Vostro 1450 with discrete video card Input voltage Input current (maximum) Input frequency Output current: 65 W 65 W 65 W...
... memory Maximum memory 1 GB / 2 GB / 4 GB DDR3, 1333 MHz 1 GB 8 GB Battery Type Dimensions: Depth Height Width Weight Voltage Temperature range: Operating Non-operating Coin-cell battery 6-cell lithium ion (2.20 Whr) 53.39 mm (2.10 inches) 20.44 mm (0.80 inch) ...to 65 °C (-40 °F to 149 °F) 3 V CR2032 lithium ion AC Adapter Type: Vostro 1440 / Vostro 1450 / Vostro 1540 / Vostro 1550 with integrated video card Vostro 1440 with discrete video card Vostro 1450 with discrete video card Input voltage Input current (maximum) Input frequency Output current: 65 W 65 W 65 W...
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... Warnings 2 1 Working on Your Computer 7 Before Working Inside Your Computer 7 Recommended Tools...8 Turning Off Your Computer 9 After Working Inside Your Computer 9 2 Removing The Battery 11 Installing The Battery...11 3 Removing The Secure Digital (SD) Card 13 Installing The Secure Digital (SD) Card 14 4 Removing The Hinge Cover 15 Installing The Hinge Cover...
... Warnings 2 1 Working on Your Computer 7 Before Working Inside Your Computer 7 Recommended Tools...8 Turning Off Your Computer 9 After Working Inside Your Computer 9 2 Removing The Battery 11 Installing The Battery...11 3 Removing The Secure Digital (SD) Card 13 Installing The Secure Digital (SD) Card 14 4 Removing The Hinge Cover 15 Installing The Hinge Cover...
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... The Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card...........31 Installing The Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card 32 12 Removing The Coin-Cell Battery 33 Installing The Coin-Cell Battery 34 13 Removing The USB Board 35 Installing The USB Board 36 14 Removing The Microphone 37 Installing The Microphone 38 15 Removing...
... The Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card...........31 Installing The Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card 32 12 Removing The Coin-Cell Battery 33 Installing The Coin-Cell Battery 34 13 Removing The USB Board 35 Installing The USB Board 36 14 Removing The Microphone 37 Installing The Microphone 38 15 Removing...
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...undock it. If the computer is flat and clean to dissipate static electricity, which could harm internal components. 11. Remove the main battery. 8. Disconnect your computer from their electrical outlets. 6. Open the display. 10. CAUTION: Before touching anything inside the computer. ...Small flat-blade screwdriver 8 While you service the computer. 7. NOTE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside your computer (see Turning Off Your Computer). 3. CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the ...
...undock it. If the computer is flat and clean to dissipate static electricity, which could harm internal components. 11. Remove the main battery. 8. Disconnect your computer from their electrical outlets. 6. Open the display. 10. CAUTION: Before touching anything inside the computer. ...Small flat-blade screwdriver 8 While you service the computer. 7. NOTE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside your computer (see Turning Off Your Computer). 3. CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the ...
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...Computer After you complete any telephone or network cables to your computer. 1. Connect any external devices, such as a port replicator, battery slice, or media base, and replace any external devices, cards, and cables before you turn off your computer. 9 CAUTION: ...To avoid damage to the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. 1. Connect any replacement procedure, ensure you shut down the operating system: • ...
...Computer After you complete any telephone or network cables to your computer. 1. Connect any external devices, such as a port replicator, battery slice, or media base, and replace any external devices, cards, and cables before you turn off your computer. 9 CAUTION: ...To avoid damage to the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. 1. Connect any replacement procedure, ensure you shut down the operating system: • ...
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Connect your computer. 10 Replace the battery. 4. CAUTION: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer. 3. Turn on your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets. 5.
Connect your computer. 10 Replace the battery. 4. CAUTION: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer. 3. Turn on your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets. 5.
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Slide the battery and remove it clicks into its slot until it from the computer. Installing The Battery 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer. 2. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. 11 Slide the release latches to unlock the battery. 3. Slide the battery into place. 2. Removing The Battery 2 1.
Slide the battery and remove it clicks into its slot until it from the computer. Installing The Battery 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer. 2. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. 11 Slide the release latches to unlock the battery. 3. Slide the battery into place. 2. Removing The Battery 2 1.
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Remove the screws that secure the hinge cover. 4. Flip the computer around and remove the hinge cover. 15 Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer. 2. Removing The Hinge Cover 4 1. Remove the battery. 3.
Remove the screws that secure the hinge cover. 4. Flip the computer around and remove the hinge cover. 15 Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer. 2. Removing The Hinge Cover 4 1. Remove the battery. 3.
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Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. 16 Installing The Hinge Cover 1. Flip the computer around and install the screws that secure the hinge cover. 3. Install the hinge cover and press on it to secure its connection to the computer. 2. Install the battery. 4.
Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. 16 Installing The Hinge Cover 1. Flip the computer around and install the screws that secure the hinge cover. 3. Install the hinge cover and press on it to secure its connection to the computer. 2. Install the battery. 4.
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Remove the battery. 3. Flip the keyboard over and lay it on the palm rest. 5. Pry up to release the top four snaps securing the keyboard to the computer. 4. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the system board. 17 Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer. 2. Removing The Keyboard 5 1.
Remove the battery. 3. Flip the keyboard over and lay it on the palm rest. 5. Pry up to release the top four snaps securing the keyboard to the computer. 4. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the system board. 17 Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer. 2. Removing The Keyboard 5 1.
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6. Installing The Keyboard 1. Remove the keyboard from the computer. Press down on the keyboard to the system board. 2. Connect the keyboard cable to secure the top snaps. 4. Insert the keyboard at an angle of 30 degrees to its compartment. 3. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. 18 Install the battery. 5.
6. Installing The Keyboard 1. Remove the keyboard from the computer. Press down on the keyboard to the system board. 2. Connect the keyboard cable to secure the top snaps. 4. Insert the keyboard at an angle of 30 degrees to its compartment. 3. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. 18 Install the battery. 5.
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Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer. 2. Use a screwdriver to gently pry the optical drive out of the computer. 19 Remove the battery. 3. Remove the keyboard. 4. Remove the screw that secures the optical drive. 5. Removing The Optical Disc Drive 6 1.
Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer. 2. Use a screwdriver to gently pry the optical drive out of the computer. 19 Remove the battery. 3. Remove the keyboard. 4. Remove the screw that secures the optical drive. 5. Removing The Optical Disc Drive 6 1.
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Tighten the screw to secure the optical drive to the computer. 3. Install the battery. 5. Install the keyboard. 4. Installing The Optical Disc Drive 1. Slide the optical drive into the compartment on the left side of the chassis. 2. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. 20
Tighten the screw to secure the optical drive to the computer. 3. Install the battery. 5. Install the keyboard. 4. Installing The Optical Disc Drive 1. Slide the optical drive into the compartment on the left side of the chassis. 2. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. 20
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Remove the memory module from the memory module until it pops up. 5. Pry the retention clips away from the computer. 21 Removing The Memory Module 7 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer. 2. Remove the battery. 3. Remove the keyboard. 4.
Remove the memory module from the memory module until it pops up. 5. Pry the retention clips away from the computer. 21 Removing The Memory Module 7 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer. 2. Remove the battery. 3. Remove the keyboard. 4.
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Install the keyboard. 4. Follow the procedures in place. 3. Install the battery. 5. Insert the memory module into the memory socket. 2. Press down on the memory module until the retention clips secure the memory module in After Working Inside Your Computer. 22 Installing The Memory Module 1.
Install the keyboard. 4. Follow the procedures in place. 3. Install the battery. 5. Insert the memory module into the memory socket. 2. Press down on the memory module until the retention clips secure the memory module in After Working Inside Your Computer. 22 Installing The Memory Module 1.
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Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer. 2. Remove the battery. 3. Remove the screws that secure the bottom base. 5. Flip the computer around and disconnect the power board cable (1) and the touchpad cable (2). 6. Removing The Palm Rest 8 1. Remove the keyboard. 4. Remove the screws that secure the palm rest to the computer. 23
Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer. 2. Remove the battery. 3. Remove the screws that secure the bottom base. 5. Flip the computer around and disconnect the power board cable (1) and the touchpad cable (2). 6. Removing The Palm Rest 8 1. Remove the keyboard. 4. Remove the screws that secure the palm rest to the computer. 23
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Install the battery. 8. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. 25 Install the screws that secure the bottom base. 6. Install the keyboard. 7. Align and adjust the palm rest into position before pressing it down to the computer. 5. Flip the computer around and install the screws that secure the palm rest to secure all the snaps. 3. Connect the power board cable and touchpad cable to their respective connectors. 4. Insert the palm rest towards the display screen at a 30-degree angle. 2. Installing The Palm Rest 1.
Install the battery. 8. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. 25 Install the screws that secure the bottom base. 6. Install the keyboard. 7. Align and adjust the palm rest into position before pressing it down to the computer. 5. Flip the computer around and install the screws that secure the palm rest to secure all the snaps. 3. Connect the power board cable and touchpad cable to their respective connectors. 4. Insert the palm rest towards the display screen at a 30-degree angle. 2. Installing The Palm Rest 1.
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Removing The Power Button Board 9 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer. 2. Remove the palm rest. 5. Flip the palm rest around and remove the screw that secures the power button board to the palm rest. 6. Remove the battery. 3. Remove the keyboard. 4. Peel the power button board cable from the adhesive affixing it to the palm rest. 27
Removing The Power Button Board 9 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer. 2. Remove the palm rest. 5. Flip the palm rest around and remove the screw that secures the power button board to the palm rest. 6. Remove the battery. 3. Remove the keyboard. 4. Peel the power button board cable from the adhesive affixing it to the palm rest. 27