Owners Manual
Page 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 Keyboard 15 Removing the Keyboard 15 Replacing the Keyboard 17 4 Memory Module(s 19 Removing the Memory Module(s 19 Replacing the Memory Module(s 20 5 Optical Drive 23 Removing the Optical Drive 23 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 Keyboard 15 Removing the Keyboard 15 Replacing the Keyboard 17 4 Memory Module(s 19 Removing the Memory Module(s 19 Replacing the Memory Module(s 20 5 Optical Drive 23 Removing the Optical Drive 23 Contents 3
Owners Manual
Page 5
11 Coin-Cell Battery 43 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 43 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 45 12 USB Board 47 Removing the USB Board 47 Replacing the USB Board 48 13 Thermal Cooling Assembly 49 Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly 49 Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly 50 14 Processor Module (For Inspiron 14-N4050 Only) 51 Removing the Processor Module 51 Replacing the Processor Module 52 15 Hinge Cover 55 Removing the Hinge Cover 55 Replacing the Hinge Cover 57 16 Display 59 Display Assembly 59 Contents 5
11 Coin-Cell Battery 43 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 43 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 45 12 USB Board 47 Removing the USB Board 47 Replacing the USB Board 48 13 Thermal Cooling Assembly 49 Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly 49 Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly 50 14 Processor Module (For Inspiron 14-N4050 Only) 51 Removing the Processor Module 51 Replacing the Processor Module 52 15 Hinge Cover 55 Removing the Hinge Cover 55 Replacing the Hinge Cover 57 16 Display 59 Display Assembly 59 Contents 5
Owners Manual
Page 11
See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 8 Turn the computer top-side up, open the display, 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 6 Disconnect all attached devices from your computer.
See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 8 Turn the computer top-side up, open the display, 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 6 Disconnect all attached devices from your computer.
Owners Manual
Page 13
... additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. Removing the Battery 1 Follow the instructions in the unlock position. 5 Slide and lift the battery out of the battery bay. Damage due to the unlock position until it clicks into...
... additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. Removing the Battery 1 Follow the instructions in the unlock position. 5 Slide and lift the battery out of the battery bay. Damage due to the unlock position until it clicks into...
Owners Manual
Page 14
3 2 1 1 battery release latch 3 battery lock latch 2 battery Replacing the Battery 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place. 3 Slide the battery lock latch to the lock position. 14 Battery
3 2 1 1 battery release latch 3 battery lock latch 2 battery Replacing the Battery 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place. 3 Slide the battery lock latch to the lock position. 14 Battery
Owners Manual
Page 15
...See "Removing the Battery" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. CAUTION: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by... periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as possible. 4 Using a plastic scribe, release the four tabs that secure the keyboard to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage ...
...See "Removing the Battery" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. CAUTION: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by... periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as possible. 4 Using a plastic scribe, release the four tabs that secure the keyboard to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage ...
Owners Manual
Page 17
2 1 1 keyboard cable 2 keyboard Replacing the Keyboard 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide the keyboard cable into the slots on the palm rest. 4 Gently press around the edges of the keyboard to the connector on the system board. 3 Slide the tabs on the keyboard into the connector on the system board. Keyboard 17 See "Replacing the Battery" on the connector latch to secure the keyboard cable to lock the four tabs securing the keyboard. 5 Close the display and turn the computer over. 6 Replace the battery. Press down on page 14.
2 1 1 keyboard cable 2 keyboard Replacing the Keyboard 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide the keyboard cable into the slots on the palm rest. 4 Gently press around the edges of the keyboard to the connector on the system board. 3 Slide the tabs on the keyboard into the connector on the system board. Keyboard 17 See "Replacing the Battery" on the connector latch to secure the keyboard cable to lock the four tabs securing the keyboard. 5 Close the display and turn the computer over. 6 Replace the battery. Press down on page 14.
Owners Manual
Page 19
...computer, read the safety information that can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. See "Removing the Battery" on page 15. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the memory module ...page 13, before working inside the computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com/manuals. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. For additional safety best practices...
...computer, read the safety information that can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. See "Removing the Battery" on page 15. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the memory module ...page 13, before working inside the computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com/manuals. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. For additional safety best practices...
Owners Manual
Page 21
See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 17. 5 Replace the battery, see "Replacing the Battery" on page 14, or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet. 6 Turn on the computer. To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer: Click Start Control PanelSystem and SecuritySystem. Memory 21 As the computer boots, it detects the memory module(s) and automatically updates the system configuration information. 2 1 1 tab 2 notch 4 Replace the keyboard.
See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 17. 5 Replace the battery, see "Replacing the Battery" on page 14, or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet. 6 Turn on the computer. To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer: Click Start Control PanelSystem and SecuritySystem. Memory 21 As the computer boots, it detects the memory module(s) and automatically updates the system configuration information. 2 1 1 tab 2 notch 4 Replace the keyboard.
Owners Manual
Page 23
...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 9. 2 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 15. 4 Remove the screw that ...secures the optical drive to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 13, before working inside the computer...
...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 9. 2 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 15. 4 Remove the screw that ...secures the optical drive to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 13, before working inside the computer...
Owners Manual
Page 24
See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 14. Failure to do so may result in "Before You Begin" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the optical drive to the computer. 24 Optical Drive See "Replacing the Battery" on page 17. 5 Replace the battery. 1 2 3 4 1 plastic scribe 3 optical drive 2 screw 4 notch Replacing the...
See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 14. Failure to do so may result in "Before You Begin" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the optical drive to the computer. 24 Optical Drive See "Replacing the Battery" on page 17. 5 Replace the battery. 1 2 3 4 1 plastic scribe 3 optical drive 2 screw 4 notch Replacing the...
Owners Manual
Page 25
... board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your warranty. 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. 3 Remove the eight screws that shipped with your computer). Palm-Rest Assembly 25 See "Removing the Battery" on your computer. CAUTION...
... board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your warranty. 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. 3 Remove the eight screws that shipped with your computer). Palm-Rest Assembly 25 See "Removing the Battery" on your computer. CAUTION...
Owners Manual
Page 29
Palm-Rest Assembly 29 See "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on page 14. 8 Replace the battery.
Palm-Rest Assembly 29 See "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on page 14. 8 Replace the battery.
Owners Manual
Page 31
... computer. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.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. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on your warranty. Power Button ...
... computer. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.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. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on your warranty. Power Button ...
Owners Manual
Page 32
See "Replacing the Battery" on page 28. 7 Replace the battery. Failure to the computer. 32 Power Button Board 3 1 2 1 tabs (2) 3 screw 2 power button board Replacing the Power Button Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" ...-rest assembly over. 6 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 7 in damage to do so may result in "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 14.
See "Replacing the Battery" on page 28. 7 Replace the battery. Failure to the computer. 32 Power Button Board 3 1 2 1 tabs (2) 3 screw 2 power button board Replacing the Power Button Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" ...-rest assembly over. 6 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 7 in damage to do so may result in "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 14.
Owners Manual
Page 33
...loss, turn off your computer, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from step 3 to the system board, remove the main battery, see "Removing the Battery" on page 13, before removing the hard-drive assembly. 8 Hard ...an operating system, drivers, and utilities on page 9, before working inside the computer. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 3 Follow the instructions from a source other than Dell, you are extremely fragile. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is hot, do not ...
...loss, turn off your computer, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from step 3 to the system board, remove the main battery, see "Removing the Battery" on page 13, before removing the hard-drive assembly. 8 Hard ...an operating system, drivers, and utilities on page 9, before working inside the computer. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 3 Follow the instructions from a source other than Dell, you are extremely fragile. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is hot, do not ...
Owners Manual
Page 35
...bracket 2 screws (2) Replacing the Hard Drive 1 Follow the instructions in "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 28. 8 Replace the battery. Hard Drive 35 See "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive. 5 Place the hard-drive... to connect it to the connector on page 9. 2 Remove the new hard drive from step 3 to the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on page 14. Failure to do so may result in damage to step 7 in "Before You Begin" on the system board. 7 Follow the instructions from its ...
...bracket 2 screws (2) Replacing the Hard Drive 1 Follow the instructions in "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 28. 8 Replace the battery. Hard Drive 35 See "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive. 5 Place the hard-drive... to connect it to the connector on page 9. 2 Remove the new hard drive from step 3 to the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on page 14. Failure to do so may result in damage to step 7 in "Before You Begin" on the system board. 7 Follow the instructions from its ...
Owners Manual
Page 37
... strap or by your warranty. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is already installed. NOTE: Depending on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. 9 Wireless Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer). CAUTION: Only a certified service technician ...on the system board. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Wireless Mini-Card 37 NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)/...
... strap or by your warranty. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is already installed. NOTE: Depending on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. 9 Wireless Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer). CAUTION: Only a certified service technician ...on the system board. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Wireless Mini-Card 37 NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)/...
Owners Manual
Page 39
Connectors on page 28. 7 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on the system-board. 4 Press the other than Dell, you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. Wireless Mini-Card 39 CAUTION: The connectors are keyed to the Mini-Card you feel resistance, check ... and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. CAUTION: Use firm and even pressure to slide the card into the connector on page 14. Failure to do so may damage the connector. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer. 8 Install the drivers and utilities for the Mini-Cards ...
Connectors on page 28. 7 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on the system-board. 4 Press the other than Dell, you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. Wireless Mini-Card 39 CAUTION: The connectors are keyed to the Mini-Card you feel resistance, check ... and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. CAUTION: Use firm and even pressure to slide the card into the connector on page 14. Failure to do so may damage the connector. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer. 8 Install the drivers and utilities for the Mini-Cards ...
Owners Manual
Page 41
...should perform repairs on your computer. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 3 Follow the instructions from step 3 to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Audio Board 41 For additional safety best practices... information, see "Removing the Battery" on page 25. 4 Disconnect the Mini-Card antenna cables ...
...should perform repairs on your computer. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 3 Follow the instructions from step 3 to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Audio Board 41 For additional safety best practices... information, see "Removing the Battery" on page 25. 4 Disconnect the Mini-Card antenna cables ...