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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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1 2 1 battery 2 battery release latches (2) Replacing the Battery 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Place the battery in the battery bay and press down until it clicks into place. 3 Ensure that the two battery release latches are in locked position. 14 Battery
1 2 1 battery 2 battery release latches (2) Replacing the Battery 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Place the battery in the battery bay and press down until it clicks into place. 3 Ensure that the two battery release latches are in locked position. 14 Battery
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See "Replacing the Battery" on the computer base and gently snap the module cover into place. 3 Tighten the captive screw that secures the module cover to the computer base. 4 Replace the battery. 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 the slots on page 14. 16 Module Cover
See "Replacing the Battery" on the computer base and gently snap the module cover into place. 3 Tighten the captive screw that secures the module cover to the computer base. 4 Replace the battery. 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 the slots on page 14. 16 Module Cover
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... page 14 or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet. 6 Turn on page 16. 5 Replace the battery as per the instructions in the computer: Click Start Control PanelSystem and Security System. Memory 19 As the computer ... memory module(s) and automatically updates the system configuration information. 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. See "Replacing the Module Cover" on the computer.
... page 14 or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet. 6 Turn on page 16. 5 Replace the battery as per the instructions in the computer: Click Start Control PanelSystem and Security System. Memory 19 As the computer ... memory module(s) and automatically updates the system configuration information. 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. See "Replacing the Module Cover" on the computer.
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...with the screw holes on the hard drive. 4 Replace the two screws 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. Hard-Drive Assembly 23 See "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 14. 1 2 3... 1 screws (2) 3 hard drive 2 hard-drive bracket Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly 1 Follow the ...
...with the screw holes on the hard drive. 4 Replace the two screws 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. Hard-Drive Assembly 23 See "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 14. 1 2 3... 1 screws (2) 3 hard drive 2 hard-drive bracket Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly 1 Follow the ...
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... You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your warranty. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 3 Turn the computer over... easily dislodged, and timeconsuming to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Keyboard 25 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...
... You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your warranty. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 3 Turn the computer over... easily dislodged, and timeconsuming to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Keyboard 25 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...
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Keyboard 27 See "Replacing the Battery" on the palm-rest assembly. 5 Replace the battery. 1 2 1 keyboard-cable connector 2 keyboard Replacing the Keyboard 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide the keyboard cable into the connector on the system board and press down on the connector latch to secure the keyboard cable. 3 Align the tabs at the bottom of the keyboard with the slots on the palm-rest assembly and lower the keyboard into place. 4 Gently press around the edges of the keyboard to secure the keyboard under the tabs on page 14.
Keyboard 27 See "Replacing the Battery" on the palm-rest assembly. 5 Replace the battery. 1 2 1 keyboard-cable connector 2 keyboard Replacing the Keyboard 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide the keyboard cable into the connector on the system board and press down on the connector latch to secure the keyboard cable. 3 Align the tabs at the bottom of the keyboard with the slots on the palm-rest assembly and lower the keyboard into place. 4 Gently press around the edges of the keyboard to secure the keyboard under the tabs on page 14.
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See "Replacing the Battery" on page 16. 8 Replace the battery. Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the tabs on the palm-rest assembly with the slots on ... system board and press down on the connector latch to secure the cables. 4 Replace the six screws that secure the palm-rest assembly to the system board. 5 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 14. 32 Palm-Rest Assembly See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 27. 6 Turn the computer over and...
See "Replacing the Battery" on page 16. 8 Replace the battery. Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the tabs on the palm-rest assembly with the slots on ... system board and press down on the connector latch to secure the cables. 4 Replace the six screws that secure the palm-rest assembly to the system board. 5 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 14. 32 Palm-Rest Assembly See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 27. 6 Turn the computer over and...
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...Card you are installing. NOTE: If you feel resistance, check the connectors on the Mini-Card and on page 16. 10 Replace the battery. The following table provides the antenna cable color scheme for your computer. If you use excessive force, you must install the appropriate...-Card supported by your computer, as required. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 27. 9 Replace the module cover. CAUTION: Use firm and even pressure to ensure correct insertion. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on . 4 Press the other than Dell, you may damage the connector. Wireless Mini-Card 37...
...Card you are installing. NOTE: If you feel resistance, check the connectors on the Mini-Card and on page 16. 10 Replace the battery. The following table provides the antenna cable color scheme for your computer. If you use excessive force, you must install the appropriate...-Card supported by your computer, as required. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 27. 9 Replace the module cover. CAUTION: Use firm and even pressure to ensure correct insertion. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on . 4 Press the other than Dell, you may damage the connector. Wireless Mini-Card 37...
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... Keyboard" on page 16. 6 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 27. 5 Replace the module cover. CAUTION: Before turning on page 32. 4 Replace the key board. Display 41 See "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws ... to do so may result in "Before You Begin" on page 14. See "Replacing the Battery" 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.
... Keyboard" on page 16. 6 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 27. 5 Replace the module cover. CAUTION: Before turning on page 32. 4 Replace the key board. Display 41 See "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws ... to do so may result in "Before You Begin" on page 14. See "Replacing the Battery" 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.
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...stray screws remain inside edges of the display bezel. 4 Remove the display bezel. 44 Display See "Replacing the Battery" on the system board. 5 Replace the wireless card antenna cables. Replacing the Display Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Place the ...Before You Begin" on page 16. 12 Replace the battery. Be careful when removing it to the computer. See "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 9. 2 Remove the display assembly. See "Replacing the Hinge Cover" on page 32. 8 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 41...
...stray screws remain inside edges of the display bezel. 4 Remove the display bezel. 44 Display See "Replacing the Battery" on the system board. 5 Replace the wireless card antenna cables. Replacing the Display Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Place the ...Before You Begin" on page 16. 12 Replace the battery. Be careful when removing it to the computer. See "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 9. 2 Remove the display assembly. See "Replacing the Hinge Cover" on page 32. 8 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 41...
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... up, snap the coin-cell battery into the battery socket on page 14. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 16. 6 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 27. 5 Replace the module cover. CAUTION: Before turning on page 32. 4 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no...
... up, snap the coin-cell battery into the battery socket on page 14. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 16. 6 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 27. 5 Replace the module cover. CAUTION: Before turning on page 32. 4 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no...
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See "Replacing the Module Cover" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on page 16. 8 Replace the battery. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 14. 7 Replace the module cover. Thermal Fan 57
See "Replacing the Module Cover" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on page 16. 8 Replace the battery. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 14. 7 Replace the module cover. Thermal Fan 57
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... the computer. System Board 61 See "Replacing the Battery" on page 23. 13 Replace the memory module(s). See "Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 14. See "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 27. 12 Replace the hard drive. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 44. 9 Replace the wireless Mini-Card. See "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 18...
... the computer. System Board 61 See "Replacing the Battery" on page 23. 13 Replace the memory module(s). See "Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 14. See "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 27. 12 Replace the hard drive. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 44. 9 Replace the wireless Mini-Card. See "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 18...
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... the HDMI board with the screw hole on page 14. 68 HDMI Board See "Replacing the Battery" on the system board. 3 Replace the two screws that secures the HDMI board to the system board. 4 Replace the system board. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 32. 6 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 27...
... the HDMI board with the screw hole on page 14. 68 HDMI Board See "Replacing the Battery" on the system board. 3 Replace the two screws that secures the HDMI board to the system board. 4 Replace the system board. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 32. 6 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 27...
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... on page 16. 11 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Module Cover" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. See "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 23. 9 Replace the memory modules. See "Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 18. 10 Replace the module cover. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on...
... on page 16. 11 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Module Cover" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. See "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 23. 9 Replace the memory modules. See "Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 18. 10 Replace the module cover. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on...
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See "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 14. Speakers 77 See "Replacing the Battery" on page 16. 10 Replace the battery. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. 9 Replace the module cover.
See "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 14. Speakers 77 See "Replacing the Battery" on page 16. 10 Replace the battery. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. 9 Replace the module cover.
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See "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 14. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 16. 9 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 32. 7 Replace the keyboard. DC-in damage to the computer. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 44. 6 Replace the palm-rest assembly. CAUTION: Before turning on page 27. 8 Replace the module cover. Failure to do so may result in Cable 81 See "Replacing the Keyboard" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. 5 Replace the display assembly.
See "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 14. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 16. 9 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 32. 7 Replace the keyboard. DC-in damage to the computer. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 44. 6 Replace the palm-rest assembly. CAUTION: Before turning on page 27. 8 Replace the module cover. Failure to do so may result in Cable 81 See "Replacing the Keyboard" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. 5 Replace the display assembly.