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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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Display Bezel 44 Removing the Display Bezel 44 Replacing the Display Bezel 45 Display Panel 45 Removing the Display Panel 45 Replacing the Display Panel 47 Display Brackets 48 Removing the Display Brackets 48 Replacing the Display Brackets 49 10 Camera Module 51 Removing the Camera Module 51 Replacing the Camera Module 52 11 Coin-Cell Battery 53 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 53 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 54 12 Thermal Fan 55 Removing the Thermal Fan 55 Replacing the Thermal Fan 56 13 System Board 59 Removing the System Board 59 Contents 5
Display Bezel 44 Removing the Display Bezel 44 Replacing the Display Bezel 45 Display Panel 45 Removing the Display Panel 45 Replacing the Display Panel 47 Display Brackets 48 Removing the Display Brackets 48 Replacing the Display Brackets 49 10 Camera Module 51 Removing the Camera Module 51 Replacing the Camera Module 52 11 Coin-Cell Battery 53 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 53 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 54 12 Thermal Fan 55 Removing the Thermal Fan 55 Replacing the Thermal Fan 56 13 System Board 59 Removing the System Board 59 Contents 5
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See "Removing the Battery" on page 13) before working inside the computer. 7 Remove the battery. Before You Begin 11 CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 8 Turn the computer top-side up, open the computer, and press the power button to ground the system board.
See "Removing the Battery" on page 13) before working inside the computer. 7 Remove the battery. Before You Begin 11 CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 8 Turn the computer top-side up, open the computer, and press the power button to ground the system board.
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... locked position. Battery 13 2 Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your warranty. Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. After the...: To avoid damage to the unlock position. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by Dell is removed, the left battery latch must be in "Before You Begin" on your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see...
... locked position. Battery 13 2 Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your warranty. Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. After the...: To avoid damage to the unlock position. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by Dell is removed, the left battery latch must be in "Before You Begin" on your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see...
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...wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. Module Cover 15 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Module Cover 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on your computer. CAUTION: Only a ...certified service technician should perform repairs on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 3 Loosen the captive screw that secures the module cover to servicing that shipped with your computer. 3 Module Cover WARNING: Before working ...
...wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. Module Cover 15 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Module Cover 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on your computer. CAUTION: Only a ...certified service technician should perform repairs on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 3 Loosen the captive screw that secures the module cover to servicing that shipped with your computer. 3 Module Cover WARNING: Before working ...
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... installing memory modules on the memory supported by your computer). You can be accessed from Dell are covered under your computer memory by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on page 13. 3 Remove the module cover. Removing the Memory Module(s) 1 Follow the instructions in... "Before You Begin" on page 15. Memory 17 CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer, see...
... installing memory modules on the memory supported by your computer). You can be accessed from Dell are covered under your computer memory by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on page 13. 3 Remove the module cover. Removing the Memory Module(s) 1 Follow the instructions in... "Before You Begin" on page 15. Memory 17 CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer, see...
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... See "Removing the Module Cover" on page 13) before removing the hard drive. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell, you remove the hard drive from a source other than Dell. Exercise care when handling the hard drive....safety information that secures the hard-drive assembly to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on page 15. 4 Remove the screw that ...
... See "Removing the Module Cover" on page 13) before removing the hard drive. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell, you remove the hard drive from a source other than Dell. Exercise care when handling the hard drive....safety information that secures the hard-drive assembly to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on page 15. 4 Remove the screw that ...
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...by your warranty. Removing the Keyboard 1 Follow the instructions in scratching the display panel. Keyboard 25 See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 3 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as a connector on the palm-rest assembly. 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-...
...by your warranty. Removing the Keyboard 1 Follow the instructions in scratching the display panel. Keyboard 25 See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 3 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as a connector on the palm-rest assembly. 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-...
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...system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Module Cover" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13) before working inside the computer. 7 Palm-Rest Assembly 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...
...system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Module Cover" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13) before working inside the computer. 7 Palm-Rest Assembly 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...
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...practices information, see "Removing the Battery" 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. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Mini-Cards...such as a connector on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is already installed. 8 Wireless Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer....
...practices information, see "Removing the Battery" 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. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Mini-Cards...such as a connector on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is already installed. 8 Wireless Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer....
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... careful when removing the hinge caps to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 13. 3 Remove the module cover. See "Removing the Battery" on page 25. 5 Remove the palm-rest assembly....15. 4 Remove the key board. 9 Display 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 the hinge cover. Hinge Cover Removing the Hinge Cover...
... careful when removing the hinge caps to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 13. 3 Remove the module cover. See "Removing the Battery" on page 25. 5 Remove the palm-rest assembly....15. 4 Remove the key board. 9 Display 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 the hinge cover. Hinge Cover Removing the Hinge Cover...
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... the cables from the routing guides. 42 Display See "Removing the Mini-Card" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Hinge Cover" on page 13. 3 Remove the module cover. See "Removing the Battery" on page 39. 7 Remove the two screws that secure the display panel to the chassis. 8 Turn the...
... the cables from the routing guides. 42 Display See "Removing the Mini-Card" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Hinge Cover" on page 13. 3 Remove the module cover. See "Removing the Battery" on page 39. 7 Remove the two screws that secure the display panel to the chassis. 8 Turn the...
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Display 43 11 Remove the two screws (one on each side) that secure the display assembly to the computer base. 12 Make a note of the cable routing and disconnect the display cable and the wireless card antenna cables from the connectors on the Mini-Card. 1 2 1 display assembly 3 Mini-Card antenna cables 4 3 2 screws (2) 4 display cable connector 13 Lift and remove the display assembly off the computer base.
Display 43 11 Remove the two screws (one on each side) that secure the display assembly to the computer base. 12 Make a note of the cable routing and disconnect the display cable and the wireless card antenna cables from the connectors on the Mini-Card. 1 2 1 display assembly 3 Mini-Card antenna cables 4 3 2 screws (2) 4 display cable connector 13 Lift and remove the display assembly off the computer base.
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...by your computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Display Panel" on your computer). CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page ...metal surface (such as a connector on the camera module. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on page 13) before working inside the computer. See "Removing the Display Bezel" on page 42. 3 Remove the display bezel. Camera Module 51 Removing...
...by your computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Display Panel" on your computer). CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page ...metal surface (such as a connector on the camera module. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on page 13) before working inside the computer. See "Removing the Display Bezel" on page 42. 3 Remove the display bezel. Camera Module 51 Removing...
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...to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on page 13) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that ...Remove the battery. 11 Coin-Cell Battery 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 your computer). Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 1...
...to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on page 13) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that ...Remove the battery. 11 Coin-Cell Battery 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 your computer). Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 1...
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... discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. 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 your computer). CAUTION: To help prevent damage...instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 15. 4 Remove the keyboard. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 3 Remove the module cover. See "Removing the Module Cover" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on...
... discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. 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 your computer). CAUTION: To help prevent damage...instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 15. 4 Remove the keyboard. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 3 Remove the module cover. See "Removing the Module Cover" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on...
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...eject any installed cards from the 8-in-1 media card reader. 3 Remove the battery. 13 System Board 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... 35. 10 Remove the display assembly. See "Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 13. 4 Remove the module cover. See "Removing...
...eject any installed cards from the 8-in-1 media card reader. 3 Remove the battery. 13 System Board 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... 35. 10 Remove the display assembly. See "Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 13. 4 Remove the module cover. See "Removing...
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See "Removing the Heat-Sink Assembly" on page 9. 60 System Board 12 Disconnect the DC-in connector cable from the connector on the system board. 1 2 1 DC-in connector cable 2 screws (3) 13 Remove the three screws that secure the system board to the computer base. 14 Carefully ease the connectors on the system board out of the slots in "Before You Begin" on page 63. Replacing the System Board 1 Follow the instructions in the computer, and lift the system board out of the computer. 15 Turn the system-board assembly over. 16 Remove the heat-sink assembly.
See "Removing the Heat-Sink Assembly" on page 9. 60 System Board 12 Disconnect the DC-in connector cable from the connector on the system board. 1 2 1 DC-in connector cable 2 screws (3) 13 Remove the three screws that secure the system board to the computer base. 14 Carefully ease the connectors on the system board out of the slots in "Before You Begin" on page 63. Replacing the System Board 1 Follow the instructions in the computer, and lift the system board out of the computer. 15 Turn the system-board assembly over. 16 Remove the heat-sink assembly.
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See "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 23. 13 Replace the memory module(s). See "Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 44. 9 Replace the wireless Mini-Card. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace ...
See "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 23. 13 Replace the memory module(s). See "Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 44. 9 Replace the wireless Mini-Card. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace ...
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... CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 13) before working inside the computer. Damage due to servicing that secure the heat-sink assembly to step 15 in... the sequential order indicated on the processor heat sink. 4 Remove the heat-sink cable from the computer when the heat sink is not covered by Dell is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the heat-sink assembly.
... CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 13) before working inside the computer. Damage due to servicing that secure the heat-sink assembly to step 15 in... the sequential order indicated on the processor heat sink. 4 Remove the heat-sink cable from the computer when the heat sink is not covered by Dell is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the heat-sink assembly.