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Contents 1 Before You Begin 9 Recommended Tools 9 Turning Off Your Computer 10 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 Contents 3
Contents 1 Before You Begin 9 Recommended Tools 9 Turning Off Your Computer 10 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 Contents 3
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10 Audio Board 41 Removing the Audio Board 41 Replacing the Audio Board 42 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 Contents 5
10 Audio Board 41 Removing the Audio Board 41 Replacing the Audio Board 42 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 Contents 5
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...in 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 "Turning Off Your Computer" on the cable itself. CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the... To help prevent damage to ground the system board. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from your computer, see "Removing the Battery" on page 13, before you connect a cable, ensure that the work surface is not covered by ...
...in 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 "Turning Off Your Computer" on the cable itself. CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the... To help prevent damage to ground the system board. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from your computer, see "Removing the Battery" on page 13, before you connect a cable, ensure that the work surface is not covered by ...
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... technician should perform repairs on page 9. 2 Turn off the computer and turn it over. 3 Slide the battery lock latch to the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty.... place. 4 Slide and hold the battery release latch in the unlock position. 5 Slide and lift the battery out of the battery bay. 2 Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an...
... technician should perform repairs on page 9. 2 Turn off the computer and turn it over. 3 Slide the battery lock latch to the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty.... place. 4 Slide and hold the battery release latch in the unlock position. 5 Slide and lift the battery out of the battery bay. 2 Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an...
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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
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Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: The keycaps on your computer. 3 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...
Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: The keycaps on your computer. 3 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...
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Keyboard 17 See "Replacing the Battery" 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. Press down 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. 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 page 14.
Keyboard 17 See "Replacing the Battery" 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. Press down 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. 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 page 14.
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... can be accessed from the bottom of memory supported by your computer, see the Specifications at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 13. 3 Remove the keyboard.... memory modules on the system board. See "Removing the Battery" on your computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com/manuals. For additional safety best practices information, see ...
... can be accessed from the bottom of memory supported by your computer, see the Specifications at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 13. 3 Remove the keyboard.... memory modules on the system board. See "Removing the Battery" on your computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com/manuals. For additional safety best practices information, see ...
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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. Memory 21
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. Memory 21
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... should perform repairs on your computer). CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. See "Removing the Battery" on the optical drive to the computer base. 5 Using a plastic scribe, push the notch on page 13. 3 Remove the keyboard. Optical Drive 23 For ... Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
... should perform repairs on your computer). CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. See "Removing the Battery" on the optical drive to the computer base. 5 Using a plastic scribe, push the notch on page 13. 3 Remove the keyboard. Optical Drive 23 For ... Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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... Replacing the Optical Drive 1 Follow the instructions in damage to the computer base. 4 Replace the keyboard. 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. CAUTION: Before turning on page 9. 2 Slide the optical drive into the optical-drive compartment until it is fully seated. ...
... Replacing the Optical Drive 1 Follow the instructions in damage to the computer base. 4 Replace the keyboard. 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. CAUTION: Before turning on page 9. 2 Slide the optical drive into the optical-drive compartment until it is fully seated. ...
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... certified service technician should perform repairs on page 13, before working inside the computer. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 3 Remove the eight screws 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. 6 Palm-Rest Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that ...
... certified service technician should perform repairs on page 13, before working inside the computer. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 3 Remove the eight screws 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. 6 Palm-Rest Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that ...
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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.
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CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your warranty. 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 page 13, before working inside the...board to the palm rest. 8 Lift the power button board along with your computer). For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on your computer. 7 Power Button Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with its cable away from...
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your warranty. 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 page 13, before working inside the...board to the palm rest. 8 Lift the power button board along with your computer). For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on your computer. 7 Power Button Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with its cable away from...
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...-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...
...-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...
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...drivers, and utilities on your computer, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery, see "Removing the Battery" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. Removing the Hard Drive 1 Follow the instructions in Sleep state. For additional ... help prevent damage to servicing that shipped with your warranty. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is not covered by Dell is On or in "Before You Begin" on page 13, before removing the hard-drive assembly. 8 Hard Drive WARNING: Before ...
...drivers, and utilities on your computer, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery, see "Removing the Battery" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. Removing the Hard Drive 1 Follow the instructions in Sleep state. For additional ... help prevent damage to servicing that shipped with your warranty. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is not covered by Dell is On or in "Before You Begin" on page 13, before removing the hard-drive assembly. 8 Hard Drive WARNING: Before ...
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... to step 7 in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the new hard drive from step 3 to the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on page 14. 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 assembly on... packaging. 1 3 2 1 hard drive 3 hard-drive 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.
... to step 7 in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the new hard drive from step 3 to the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on page 14. 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 assembly on... packaging. 1 3 2 1 hard drive 3 hard-drive 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.
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...card is not covered by your computer). Wireless Mini-Card 37 If you ordered a wireless Mini-Card with your computer. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 3 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 8 in "Before You Begin" on page 13, before working inside...page 25. 4 Disconnect the antenna cables from sources other than Dell. Damage due to servicing that secures the Mini-Card to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing...
...card is not covered by your computer). Wireless Mini-Card 37 If you ordered a wireless Mini-Card with your computer. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 3 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 8 in "Before You Begin" on page 13, before working inside...page 25. 4 Disconnect the antenna cables from sources other than Dell. Damage due to servicing that secures the Mini-Card to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing...
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... source other end of the Mini-Card down until it clicks into place. Connectors on page 28. 7 Replace the battery. The following table provides the antenna cable color scheme for your computer. NOTE: If you must install the appropriate drivers... and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Wireless Mini-Card 39 CAUTION: Before turning on page 14. Failure to the computer. 8 Install the drivers and utilities for the Mini-Cards supported by your computer, as... on the card and on the system-board. 4 Press the other than Dell, you are installing.
... source other end of the Mini-Card down until it clicks into place. Connectors on page 28. 7 Replace the battery. The following table provides the antenna cable color scheme for your computer. NOTE: If you must install the appropriate drivers... and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Wireless Mini-Card 39 CAUTION: Before turning on page 14. Failure to the computer. 8 Install the drivers and utilities for the Mini-Cards supported by your computer, as... on the card and on the system-board. 4 Press the other than Dell, you are installing.
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... audio board to the connector on your computer. Audio Board 41 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. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to step 8 in "Before You Begin" on...
... audio board to the connector on your computer. Audio Board 41 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. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to step 8 in "Before You Begin" on...