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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 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
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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
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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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... rest and ease the keyboard up until it clears off the palm rest. CAUTION: The keycaps on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (... remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Battery" on your warranty. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on your computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to replace. Be careful when...
... rest and ease the keyboard up until it clears off the palm rest. CAUTION: The keycaps on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (... remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Battery" on your warranty. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on your computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to replace. Be careful when...
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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. Keyboard 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 page 14.
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. Keyboard 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 page 14.
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Memory 21 2 1 1 tab 2 notch 4 Replace the keyboard. To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer: Click Start Control PanelSystem and SecuritySystem. 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. As the computer boots, it detects the memory module(s) and automatically updates the system configuration information.
Memory 21 2 1 1 tab 2 notch 4 Replace the keyboard. To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer: Click Start Control PanelSystem and SecuritySystem. 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. As the computer boots, it detects the memory module(s) and automatically updates the system configuration information.
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... 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. 3 Replace the screw that no stray screws remain inside the ...computer. 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.
... 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. 3 Replace the screw that no stray screws remain inside the ...computer. 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.
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Palm-Rest Assembly 29 8 Replace the battery. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on page 14. See "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer.
Palm-Rest Assembly 29 8 Replace the battery. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on page 14. See "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer.
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... from step 3 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 "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 28. 7 Replace the battery. Failure to do so may result in damage to step 7 in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide... the power button board under the tabs on the palm rest and align the screw hole on the power button board with the screw hole on page 14.
... from step 3 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 "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 28. 7 Replace the battery. Failure to do so may result in damage to step 7 in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide... the power button board under the tabs on the palm rest and align the screw hole on the power button board with the screw hole on page 14.
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... stray screws remain inside the computer. Hard Drive 35 Failure to do so may result in "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 28. 8 Replace the battery. 1 3 2 1 hard drive 3 hard-drive bracket 2 screws (2) Replacing the Hard Drive 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove... the new hard drive from step 3 to step 7 in damage 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 the...
... stray screws remain inside the computer. Hard Drive 35 Failure to do so may result in "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 28. 8 Replace the battery. 1 3 2 1 hard drive 3 hard-drive bracket 2 screws (2) Replacing the Hard Drive 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove... the new hard drive from step 3 to step 7 in damage 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 the...
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... remain inside the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on the system-board. 4 Press the other than Dell, you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. If you are installing a Mini-Card from step...provides the antenna cable color scheme for your computer. Wireless Mini-Card 39 See "Replacing the Battery" on the system board, and realign the card. NOTE: If you feel resistance, check the... connectors on the card and on page 14. Connectors on the Mini-Card WLAN (2 antenna cables) ...
... remain inside the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on the system-board. 4 Press the other than Dell, you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. If you are installing a Mini-Card from step...provides the antenna cable color scheme for your computer. Wireless Mini-Card 39 See "Replacing the Battery" on the system board, and realign the card. NOTE: If you feel resistance, check the... connectors on the card and on page 14. Connectors on the Mini-Card WLAN (2 antenna cables) ...
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CAUTION: Before turning on page 14. See "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer...42 Audio Board Failure to do so may result in damage to the connectors on the Mini-Card. See "Replacing the Mini-Card" on page 38. 5 Follow the instructions from step 3 to place the audio board in ...audio-board cable into the connector on the system board. 2 3 1 1 audio-board cable 3 audio board 2 tab Replacing the Audio Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Use the alignment posts on the computer base ...
CAUTION: Before turning on page 14. See "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer...42 Audio Board Failure to do so may result in damage to the connectors on the Mini-Card. See "Replacing the Mini-Card" on page 38. 5 Follow the instructions from step 3 to place the audio board in ...audio-board cable into the connector on the system board. 2 3 1 1 audio-board cable 3 audio board 2 tab Replacing the Audio Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Use the alignment posts on the computer base ...
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... "Before You Begin" on page 28. 3 Replace the battery. Coin-Cell Battery 45 See "Replacing the Battery" on the system board. 1 plastic scribe 2 coin-cell battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 1 Follow the instructions in damage to the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer base. For Inspiron 14-N4050: a Slide the coin-cell battery into the connector on the system...
... "Before You Begin" on page 28. 3 Replace the battery. Coin-Cell Battery 45 See "Replacing the Battery" on the system board. 1 plastic scribe 2 coin-cell battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 1 Follow the instructions in damage to the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer base. For Inspiron 14-N4050: a Slide the coin-cell battery into the connector on the system...
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...connectors on the USB board into the connector on page 14. See "Replacing the Battery" on the system board. CAUTION: Before turning on page 28. 7 Replace the battery. Failure to do so may result in "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the USB board ...the computer base and align the screw hole on USB board with the screw hole on the computer base. 3 Replace the screw that no stray screws remain inside the computer. See "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 24. 6 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 7 in damage to ...
...connectors on the USB board into the connector on page 14. See "Replacing the Battery" on the system board. CAUTION: Before turning on page 28. 7 Replace the battery. Failure to do so may result in "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the USB board ...the computer base and align the screw hole on USB board with the screw hole on the computer base. 3 Replace the screw that no stray screws remain inside the computer. See "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 24. 6 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 7 in damage to ...
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1 23 1 thermal cooling assembly 3 captive screws (4) 2 fan cable Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the four captive screws on the thermal cooling assembly with the ... the system board. 4 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 7 in damage to do so may result in "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 28. 5 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to the computer. 50 Thermal Cooling...
1 23 1 thermal cooling assembly 3 captive screws (4) 2 fan cable Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the four captive screws on the thermal cooling assembly with the ... the system board. 4 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 7 in damage to do so may result in "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 28. 5 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to the computer. 50 Thermal Cooling...
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...computer. Failure to do so may result in "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 14. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 28. 6 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly" on page 50. 5... Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 7 in damage to the system board. 4 Replace the thermal cooling assembly. CAUTION: Before turning on the pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket, then insert the processor module. Processor Module (For Inspiron 14...
...computer. Failure to do so may result in "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 14. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 28. 6 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly" on page 50. 5... Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 7 in damage to the system board. 4 Replace the thermal cooling assembly. CAUTION: Before turning on the pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket, then insert the processor module. Processor Module (For Inspiron 14...
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Failure to do so may result in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the tabs on the hinge cover with the slots on the computer base and snap the hinge cover into place. 3 Turn the computer over. 4 Replace the two screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the hinge cover to the computer. Hinge Cover 57 See "Replacing the Battery" on page 14. 1 hinge cover Replacing the Hinge Cover 1 Follow the instructions in damage to the computer base. 5 Replace the battery.
Failure to do so may result in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the tabs on the hinge cover with the slots on the computer base and snap the hinge cover into place. 3 Turn the computer over. 4 Replace the two screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the hinge cover to the computer. Hinge Cover 57 See "Replacing the Battery" on page 14. 1 hinge cover Replacing the Hinge Cover 1 Follow the instructions in damage to the computer base. 5 Replace the battery.
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...Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside edge of the display bezel. 4 Remove the display bezel. 1 62 Display Be careful when removing it to prevent damaging the display bezel. 3 Using your fingertips, carefully pry up the inside the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on page 14... page 59. CAUTION: The display bezel is extremely fragile. Display Bezel Removing the Display Bezel 1 Follow the instructions in "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 28. 10 Replace the battery. 9 Follow the instructions from step 3 to the computer.
...Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside edge of the display bezel. 4 Remove the display bezel. 1 62 Display Be careful when removing it to prevent damaging the display bezel. 3 Using your fingertips, carefully pry up the inside the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on page 14... page 59. CAUTION: The display bezel is extremely fragile. Display Bezel Removing the Display Bezel 1 Follow the instructions in "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 28. 10 Replace the battery. 9 Follow the instructions from step 3 to the computer.
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8 Replace the optical drive. Failure to the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on page 14. Camera Module 71 See "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. See "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 24. 9 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 7 in damage to do so may result in "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 28. 10 Replace the battery.
8 Replace the optical drive. Failure to the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on page 14. Camera Module 71 See "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. See "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 24. 9 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 7 in damage to do so may result in "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 28. 10 Replace the battery.
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...6 in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide the connectors on the system board into the slots on the computer base. 3 Replace the two screws that secure the system board to the computer base. 4 Connect the display cable, speakers cable, audio-board cable, USB-board... coin-cell battery cable, and AC-adapter cable to the connectors on the system board. 5 Replace the processor. System Board 75 See "Replacing the Mini-Card" on page 52. 6 Replace the thermal cooling assembly. 1 2 1 screws (2) 2 system board Replacing the System Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Replacing the Hard ...
...6 in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide the connectors on the system board into the slots on the computer base. 3 Replace the two screws that secure the system board to the computer base. 4 Connect the display cable, speakers cable, audio-board cable, USB-board... coin-cell battery cable, and AC-adapter cable to the connectors on the system board. 5 Replace the processor. System Board 75 See "Replacing the Mini-Card" on page 52. 6 Replace the thermal cooling assembly. 1 2 1 screws (2) 2 system board Replacing the System Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Replacing the Hard ...