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... a network set up a local area network (LAN) using a wireless router or access point. Network Connections Wizard guides you through the process of computer network generally covers a small area. Local Area Network (LAN) LAN connects two or more information, see Setting Up Your Network.
... a network set up a local area network (LAN) using a wireless router or access point. Network Connections Wizard guides you through the process of computer network generally covers a small area. Local Area Network (LAN) LAN connects two or more information, see Setting Up Your Network.
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... Local Area Network (WLAN) WLAN connects two or more computers with each other and the Internet over the air waves rather than a WLAN, which typically covers only from their antennas over a short distance. Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) WWAN is also known as the computer is within a cellular-data coverage zone...
... Local Area Network (WLAN) WLAN connects two or more computers with each other and the Internet over the air waves rather than a WLAN, which typically covers only from their antennas over a short distance. Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) WWAN is also known as the computer is within a cellular-data coverage zone...
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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 Module Cover 15 Removing the Module Cover 15 Replacing the Module Cover 16 4 Memory Module(s 17 Upgrading System Memory 17 Removing the Memory Module(s 17 Replacing the Memory Module(s 18 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 Module Cover 15 Removing the Module Cover 15 Replacing the Module Cover 16 4 Memory Module(s 17 Upgrading System Memory 17 Removing the Memory Module(s 17 Replacing the Memory Module(s 18 Contents 3
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5 Hard-Drive Assembly 21 Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly 21 Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly 23 6 Keyboard 25 Removing the Keyboard 25 Replacing the Keyboard 27 7 Palm-Rest Assembly 29 Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly 29 Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly 32 8 Wireless Mini-Card 35 Removing the Mini-Card 35 Replacing the Mini-Card 36 9 Display 39 Hinge Cover 39 Removing the Hinge Cover 39 Replacing the Hinge Cover 41 Display Assembly 42 Removing the Display Assembly 42 Replacing the Display Assembly 44 4 Contents
5 Hard-Drive Assembly 21 Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly 21 Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly 23 6 Keyboard 25 Removing the Keyboard 25 Replacing the Keyboard 27 7 Palm-Rest Assembly 29 Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly 29 Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly 32 8 Wireless Mini-Card 35 Removing the Mini-Card 35 Replacing the Mini-Card 36 9 Display 39 Hinge Cover 39 Removing the Hinge Cover 39 Replacing the Hinge Cover 41 Display Assembly 42 Removing the Display Assembly 42 Replacing the Display Assembly 44 4 Contents
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... Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following steps before you begin working inside the computer. 1 Ensure that the work surface is not covered by its edges or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the locking tabs before you connect a cable,...safety information that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched. 2 Turn off your computer and all attached devices from potential damage and to help protect ...
... Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following steps before you begin working inside the computer. 1 Ensure that the work surface is not covered by its edges or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the locking tabs before you connect a cable,...safety information that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched. 2 Turn off your computer and all attached devices from potential damage and to help protect ...
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...it over. 3 Slide both the battery release latches to servicing that shipped with your computer. After the battery is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). Battery 13 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 your computer. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground ...
...it over. 3 Slide both the battery release latches to servicing that shipped with your computer. After the battery is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). Battery 13 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 your computer. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground ...
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...on your computer. Damage due to the computer base. 4 Lift the module cover off the computer base. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist... grounding strap or by your warranty. 3 Module Cover 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 13...
...on your computer. Damage due to the computer base. 4 Lift the module cover off the computer base. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist... grounding strap or by your warranty. 3 Module Cover 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 13...
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1 2 1 screw 2 module cover Replacing the Module Cover 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the tabs on the module cover into place. 3 Tighten the captive screw that secures the module cover to the computer base. 4 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on the computer base and gently snap the module cover into the slots on page 14. 16 Module Cover
1 2 1 screw 2 module cover Replacing the Module Cover 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the tabs on the module cover into place. 3 Tighten the captive screw that secures the module cover to the computer base. 4 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on the computer base and gently snap the module cover into the slots on page 14. 16 Module Cover
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... help prevent damage to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the computer. You can be accessed from Dell are covered under your warranty. See "Removing the Module Cover" on the system board. For additional safety best practices information, see the Comprehensive Specifications for your computer memory by installing memory...
... help prevent damage to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the computer. You can be accessed from Dell are covered under your warranty. See "Removing the Module Cover" on the system board. For additional safety best practices information, see the Comprehensive Specifications for your computer memory by installing memory...
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See "Replacing the Module Cover" on the computer. To confirm the amount of memory installed in "Replacing the Battery" on page 14 or connect the AC adapter to your computer ... and Security System. Memory 19 NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot. 1 2 1 tab 2 notch 4 Replace the module cover. As the computer boots, it detects the memory module(s) and automatically updates the system configuration information.
See "Replacing the Module Cover" on the computer. To confirm the amount of memory installed in "Replacing the Battery" on page 14 or connect the AC adapter to your computer ... and Security System. Memory 19 NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot. 1 2 1 tab 2 notch 4 Replace the module cover. As the computer boots, it detects the memory module(s) and automatically updates the system configuration information.
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...electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by Dell is On or in "Before You Begin" on page 13. 3 Remove the module cover. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the computer base. See Me and My Dell. See "Removing the Battery" on page 9. 2 Remove the ...battery. CAUTION: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from sources other than Dell. CAUTION: To prevent data loss, turn...
...electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by Dell is On or in "Before You Begin" on page 13. 3 Remove the module cover. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the computer base. See Me and My Dell. See "Removing the Battery" on page 9. 2 Remove the ...battery. CAUTION: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from sources other than Dell. CAUTION: To prevent data loss, turn...
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...-drive assembly into the connector on the system board. 7 Replace the screw that secure the hard-drive bracket to the computer base. 8 Replace the module cover. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 16. 9 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Module...
...-drive assembly into the connector on the system board. 7 Replace the screw that secure the hard-drive bracket to the computer base. 8 Replace the module cover. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 16. 9 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Module...
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6 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 possible. 4 Gently slide a plastic scribe between the keyboard and palm-... instructions in scratching the display panel. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that shipped with your computer). For additional safety best practices information, see "...
6 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 possible. 4 Gently slide a plastic scribe between the keyboard and palm-... instructions in scratching the display panel. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that shipped with your computer). For additional safety best practices information, see "...
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...by your warranty. Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13. 3 Remove the module cover. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on page 13) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: To help prevent.... See "Removing the Battery" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Module Cover" on page 15. 4 Remove the four screws that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). CAUTION: Only ...
...by your warranty. Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13. 3 Remove the module cover. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on page 13) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: To help prevent.... See "Removing the Battery" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Module Cover" on page 15. 4 Remove the four screws that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). CAUTION: Only ...
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... 27. 6 Turn the computer over and replace the four screws that secure the palm-rest assembly to the computer base. 7 Replace the module cover. See "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 14. 32 Palm-Rest Assembly Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the...
... 27. 6 Turn the computer over and replace the four screws that secure the palm-rest assembly to the computer base. 7 Replace the module cover. See "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 14. 32 Palm-Rest Assembly Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the...
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...Follow the instructions in protective antistatic packaging. See "Removing the Module Cover" on page 29. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Mini-Cards from sources other than Dell. Your computer has one half Mini-Card slot that shipped with ... certified service technician should perform repairs on page 13. 3 Remove the module cover. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety instructions that is...
...Follow the instructions in protective antistatic packaging. See "Removing the Module Cover" on page 29. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Mini-Cards from sources other than Dell. Your computer has one half Mini-Card slot that shipped with ... certified service technician should perform repairs on page 13. 3 Remove the module cover. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety instructions that is...
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.../manuals. NOTE: If you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. For more information, see Me and My Dell on page 27. 9 Replace the module cover. CAUTION: Use firm and even pressure to slide the Mini-Card into the appropriate system board connector. CAUTION: To avoid damage.... CAUTION: The connectors are keyed to the Mini-Card you are installing a wireless Mini-Card from a source other than Dell, you are installing. See "Replacing the Module Cover" on the WLAN Card Main WLAN (white triangle) Auxiliary WLAN (black triangle) Antenna Cable Color Scheme white black 6 Secure...
.../manuals. NOTE: If you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. For more information, see Me and My Dell on page 27. 9 Replace the module cover. CAUTION: Use firm and even pressure to slide the Mini-Card into the appropriate system board connector. CAUTION: To avoid damage.... CAUTION: The connectors are keyed to the Mini-Card you are installing a wireless Mini-Card from a source other than Dell, you are installing. See "Replacing the Module Cover" on the WLAN Card Main WLAN (white triangle) Auxiliary WLAN (black triangle) Antenna Cable Color Scheme white black 6 Secure...
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...: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Display 39 See "Removing the Module Cover" on your computer. Damage due to prevent damaging them. 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on...or by 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 13. 3 Remove the module cover. See "Removing the Battery" on your computer. Be careful when removing the...
...: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Display 39 See "Removing the Module Cover" on your computer. Damage due to prevent damaging them. 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on...or by 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 13. 3 Remove the module cover. See "Removing the Battery" on your computer. Be careful when removing the...
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...Before You Begin" on page 16. 6 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 27. 5 Replace the module cover. See "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. CAUTION: Before turning... on page 14. See "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 9. 2 Place and snap the hinge cover over the computer base. 3 Replace the palm-rest assembly. 1 1 hinge cover Replacing the Hinge Cover 1 Follow the instructions in damage to the computer.
...Before You Begin" on page 16. 6 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 27. 5 Replace the module cover. See "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. CAUTION: Before turning... on page 14. See "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 9. 2 Place and snap the hinge cover over the computer base. 3 Replace the palm-rest assembly. 1 1 hinge cover Replacing the Hinge Cover 1 Follow the instructions in damage to the computer.