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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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Before You Begin 11 See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 8 Turn the computer top-side up, open the computer, and press the power button to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13) before working inside the computer. 7 Remove the battery. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to ground the system board.
Before You Begin 11 See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 8 Turn the computer top-side up, open the computer, and press the power button to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13) before working inside the computer. 7 Remove the battery. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to ground the system board.
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...avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. After the battery is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). The battery pops... out of the battery bay. 4 Lift the battery out of the battery bay. Battery 13 2 Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is removed, the left battery latch must be in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2...
...avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. After the battery is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). The battery pops... out of the battery bay. 4 Lift the battery out of the battery bay. Battery 13 2 Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is removed, the left battery latch must be in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2...
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... 15 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. 3 Loosen the captive screw that secures the module cover to servicing that shipped with your computer. For...
... 15 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. 3 Loosen the captive screw that secures the module cover to servicing that shipped with your computer. For...
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...on your warranty. Upgrading System Memory Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM sockets, labeled DIMM A and DIMM B, that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer). See "Removing the Battery" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. Memory 17 4 Memory Module(s) WARNING:... main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com/manuals. Removing the Memory Module(s) 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13. 3 Remove the module cover. You can be accessed from Dell are covered under your computer memory by periodically touching an...
...on your warranty. Upgrading System Memory Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM sockets, labeled DIMM A and DIMM B, that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer). See "Removing the Battery" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. Memory 17 4 Memory Module(s) WARNING:... main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com/manuals. Removing the Memory Module(s) 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13. 3 Remove the module cover. You can be accessed from Dell are covered under your computer memory by periodically touching an...
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...touch the metal housing of the hard drive. See "Removing the Module Cover" on page 13) before removing the hard drive. NOTE: If you remove the hard drive from sources other than Dell. Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in Sleep state. CAUTION: Only a... certified service technician should perform repairs on page 13. 3 Remove the module cover. 5 Hard-Drive Assembly WARNING: Before working...
...touch the metal housing of the hard drive. See "Removing the Module Cover" on page 13) before removing the hard drive. NOTE: If you remove the hard drive from sources other than Dell. Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in Sleep state. CAUTION: Only a... certified service technician should perform repairs on page 13. 3 Remove the module cover. 5 Hard-Drive Assembly WARNING: Before working...
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...: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. 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. CAUTION: Be extremely careful when... removing and handling the keyboard. 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...
...: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. 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. CAUTION: Be extremely careful when... removing and handling the keyboard. 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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... battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on page 13) before working inside the computer. See "...Removing the Module Cover" on page 13. 3 Remove the module cover. Palm-Rest Assembly ...
... battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on page 13) before working inside the computer. See "...Removing the Module Cover" on page 13. 3 Remove the module cover. Palm-Rest Assembly ...
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...avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or 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. 8 Wireless Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, ...read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging. See "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 13) before working inside the computer. Damage due to the system board, remove...
...avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or 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. 8 Wireless Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, ...read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging. See "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 13) before working inside the computer. Damage due to the system board, remove...
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... your computer. 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 page 13. 3 Remove the module cover. Hinge Cover Removing the Hinge Cover CAUTION: The hinge caps are extremely fragile... prevent damage to servicing that shipped with your computer. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Module Cover" on page...
... your computer. 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 page 13. 3 Remove the module cover. Hinge Cover Removing the Hinge Cover CAUTION: The hinge caps are extremely fragile... prevent damage to servicing that shipped with your computer. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Module Cover" on page...
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... cables from the routing guides. 42 Display See "Removing the Battery" on page 15. 4 Remove the key board. See "Removing the Module Cover" on page 13. 3 Remove the module cover. See "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 39. 7 Remove the two screws that secure the display panel to the chassis...
... cables from the routing guides. 42 Display See "Removing the Battery" on page 15. 4 Remove the key board. See "Removing the Module Cover" on page 13. 3 Remove the module cover. See "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 39. 7 Remove the two screws that secure the display panel to the chassis...
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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. Display 43
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...that shipped with your computer. 10 Camera Module 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 warranty. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician... the camera module cable from step 2 to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to step 13 in "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 44. 4 Remove the display panel.
...that shipped with your computer. 10 Camera Module 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 warranty. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician... the camera module cable from step 2 to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to step 13 in "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 44. 4 Remove the display panel.
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... Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Battery" on page 15. 4 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Module Cover" on page 13. 3 Remove the module cover. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page... your computer. 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 page...
... Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Battery" on page 15. 4 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Module Cover" on page 13. 3 Remove the module cover. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page... your computer. 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 page...
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...page 25. 5 Remove the palm-rest assembly. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Battery" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on your computer....Removing the Thermal Fan 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. 12 Thermal Fan WARNING: Before working inside your computer...
...page 25. 5 Remove the palm-rest assembly. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Battery" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on your computer....Removing the Thermal Fan 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. 12 Thermal Fan WARNING: Before working inside your computer...
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... Board 59 See "Removing the Battery" on page 21. 7 Remove the keyboard. 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... your computer). CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. See "Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 13. 4 Remove the module ...
... Board 59 See "Removing the Battery" on page 21. 7 Remove the keyboard. 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... your computer). CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. See "Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 13. 4 Remove the module ...
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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. 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.
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... the computer's Service Tag into the BIOS of the replacement system board. 17 Enter the service tag. See "Replacing the Mini-Card" on page 23. 13 Replace the memory module(s). CAUTION: Before turning on page 44. 9 Replace the wireless Mini-Card. See "Replacing the Display Assembly" on the computer, replace all...
... the computer's Service Tag into the BIOS of the replacement system board. 17 Enter the service tag. See "Replacing the Mini-Card" on page 23. 13 Replace the memory module(s). CAUTION: Before turning on page 44. 9 Replace the wireless Mini-Card. See "Replacing the Display Assembly" on the computer, replace all...
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...the three captive screws that secure the heat-sink assembly to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Processor Heat Sink 63 For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on your warranty. CAUTION: To ...from the computer when the heat sink is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on page 13) before working inside the computer. WARNING: If you remove the heat-sink assembly from the connector on your computer, read the...
...the three captive screws that secure the heat-sink assembly to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Processor Heat Sink 63 For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on your warranty. CAUTION: To ...from the computer when the heat sink is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on page 13) before working inside the computer. WARNING: If you remove the heat-sink assembly from the connector on your computer, read the...