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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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... 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 shipped with your computer, read the safety information that secure the keyboard to replace. Removing the Keyboard 1 Follow the ...keycaps on your computer). CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to the palm rest and ease the keyboard up until it clears off the palm rest. For additional safety best practices information, see...
... 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 shipped with your computer, read the safety information that secure the keyboard to replace. Removing the Keyboard 1 Follow the ...keycaps on your computer). CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to the palm rest and ease the keyboard up until it clears off the palm rest. For additional safety best practices information, see...
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Failure to do so could result in scratching the display panel. 5 Without pulling hard on the keyboard, hold it towards the display. 6 Lift the connector latch that secures the keyboard cable to the connector on the system board and remove the keyboard cable. 7 Lift the keyboard off the computer. 16 Keyboard 1 2 3 1 plastic scribe 3 keyboard 2 tabs (4) CAUTION: Be extremely careful when removing and handling the keyboard.
Failure to do so could result in scratching the display panel. 5 Without pulling hard on the keyboard, hold it towards the display. 6 Lift the connector latch that secures the keyboard cable to the connector on the system board and remove the keyboard cable. 7 Lift the keyboard off the computer. 16 Keyboard 1 2 3 1 plastic scribe 3 keyboard 2 tabs (4) CAUTION: Be extremely careful when removing and handling the keyboard.
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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. 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 Press down on page 14.
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. 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 Press down on page 14.
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For additional safety best practices information, see the Specifications at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Battery" on page 15. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 13. 3 Remove the keyboard. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the memory module securing clips. 4 Use your fingertips...
For additional safety best practices information, see the Specifications at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Battery" on page 15. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 13. 3 Remove the keyboard. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the memory module securing clips. 4 Use your fingertips...
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2 1 1 tab 2 notch 4 Replace the keyboard. Memory 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.
2 1 1 tab 2 notch 4 Replace the keyboard. Memory 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.
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...of the optical-drive compartment. Removing the Optical Drive 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13. 3 Remove the keyboard. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. Damage due to servicing that ... your warranty. See "Removing the Battery" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. Optical Drive 23 See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 15. 4 Remove the screw that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer.
...of the optical-drive compartment. Removing the Optical Drive 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13. 3 Remove the keyboard. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. Damage due to servicing that ... your warranty. See "Removing the Battery" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. Optical Drive 23 See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 15. 4 Remove the screw that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer.
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See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 14. 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 ... computer. 24 Optical Drive 1 2 3 4 1 plastic scribe 3 optical drive 2 screw 4 notch 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. 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 ... computer. 24 Optical Drive 1 2 3 4 1 plastic scribe 3 optical drive 2 screw 4 notch Replacing the Optical Drive 1 Follow the instructions in damage to the computer base. 4 Replace the keyboard.
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See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 15. 5 Remove the three screws on the system board and remove the cables. 26 Palm-Rest Assembly 4 Remove the keyboard. CAUTION: Pull on the plastic tab on top of the connectors to avoid damaging the connectors. 6 Lift the connector latch that secures the power-button board cable and touch-pad cable to the connectors on the palm-rest assembly.
See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 15. 5 Remove the three screws on the system board and remove the cables. 26 Palm-Rest Assembly 4 Remove the keyboard. CAUTION: Pull on the plastic tab on top of the connectors to avoid damaging the connectors. 6 Lift the connector latch that secures the power-button board cable and touch-pad cable to the connectors on the palm-rest assembly.
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... the palm-rest assembly to the computer base. 28 Palm-Rest Assembly 2 1 1 palm-rest assembly 2 plastic scribe 9 Remove the power button board. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on the palm-rest assembly. 6 Replace the...
... the palm-rest assembly to the computer base. 28 Palm-Rest Assembly 2 1 1 palm-rest assembly 2 plastic scribe 9 Remove the power button board. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on the palm-rest assembly. 6 Replace the...
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...before working inside the computer. See "Removing the Battery" on page 15. 5 Remove the memory module(s). See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 13. 4 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 23. 7 Follow the instructions from step 4 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...
...before working inside the computer. See "Removing the Battery" on page 15. 5 Remove the memory module(s). See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 13. 4 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 23. 7 Follow the instructions from step 4 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...
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See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 24. 11 Replace the memory module(s). See "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 17. 13 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 14. 14 Replace any removed cards or blanks in the 3-in the BIOS" on page 76. See "Entering the Service Tag in -1...in damage to step 7 in and that no stray screws remain inside the computer. See "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 20. 12 Replace the keyboard. 9 Follow the instructions from step 3 to the computer. 15 Turn on the computer. NOTE: After you have replaced the system board, enter the...
See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 24. 11 Replace the memory module(s). See "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 17. 13 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 14. 14 Replace any removed cards or blanks in the 3-in the BIOS" on page 76. See "Entering the Service Tag in -1...in damage to step 7 in and that no stray screws remain inside the computer. See "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 20. 12 Replace the keyboard. 9 Follow the instructions from step 3 to the computer. 15 Turn on the computer. NOTE: After you have replaced the system board, enter the...