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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 Top Cover 13 Removing the Top Cover 13 Replacing the Top Cover 14 3 Battery 15 Removing the Battery 15 Replacing the Battery 16 4 Module Cover 17 Removing the Module Cover 17 Replacing the Module Cover 18 5 Optical Drive 19 Removing the Optical Drive 19 Contents 3
Contents 1 Before You Begin 9 Recommended Tools 9 Turning Off Your Computer 9 Before Working Inside Your Computer 10 2 Top Cover 13 Removing the Top Cover 13 Replacing the Top Cover 14 3 Battery 15 Removing the Battery 15 Replacing the Battery 16 4 Module Cover 17 Removing the Module Cover 17 Replacing the Module Cover 18 5 Optical Drive 19 Removing the Optical Drive 19 Contents 3
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19 Coin-Cell Battery 87 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 87 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 88 20 Thermal Cooling Assembly 89 Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly 89 Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly 90 21 Processor Module 91 Removing the Processor Module 91 Replacing the Processor Module 92 22 Hard-Drive Assembly 95 Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly 95 Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly 97 23 I/O Board 99 Removing the I/O Board 99 Replacing the I/O Board 100 24 AC-Adapter Connector 101 Removing the AC-Adapter Connector 101 Contents 7
19 Coin-Cell Battery 87 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 87 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 88 20 Thermal Cooling Assembly 89 Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly 89 Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly 90 21 Processor Module 91 Removing the Processor Module 91 Replacing the Processor Module 92 22 Hard-Drive Assembly 95 Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly 95 Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly 97 23 I/O Board 99 Removing the I/O Board 99 Replacing the I/O Board 100 24 AC-Adapter Connector 101 Removing the AC-Adapter Connector 101 Contents 7
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CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15) before working inside the computer. 7 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15). 8 Turn the computer top-side up, open the display, and press the power button to ground the system board. Before You Begin 11
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15) before working inside the computer. 7 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15). 8 Turn the computer top-side up, open the display, and press the power button to ground the system board. Before You Begin 11
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...servicing that secures the top cover to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on page 9. 2 Press and hold the release button that is not ...authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). Top...
...servicing that secures the top cover to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on page 9. 2 Press and hold the release button that is not ...authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). Top...
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...by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. Battery 15 CAUTION: To avoid damage to servicing that shipped with your warranty. Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. 3 Battery 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...
...by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. Battery 15 CAUTION: To avoid damage to servicing that shipped with your warranty. Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. 3 Battery 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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3 2 1 1 battery release latch 2 battery 3 battery lock latch 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. 16 Battery
3 2 1 1 battery release latch 2 battery 3 battery lock latch 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. 16 Battery
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...Cover 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Module Cover 17 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 the... page 15). 3 Loosen the captive screw that secures the module cover to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery" on your computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the computer base. 4 Using your fingertips, release the tabs on the ...
...Cover 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Module Cover 17 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 the... page 15). 3 Loosen the captive screw that secures the module cover to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery" on your computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the computer base. 4 Using your fingertips, release the tabs on the ...
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Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer base. 4 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on the computer base and gently snap the cover in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the tabs on the module cover with the slots on page 16). 1 2 3 1 captive screw 2 module cover 3 tabs (2) Replacing the Module Cover 1 Follow the instructions in place. 3 Tighten the captive screw that no stray screws remain inside the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the module cover to the computer. 18 Module Cover
Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer base. 4 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on the computer base and gently snap the cover in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the tabs on the module cover with the slots on page 16). 1 2 3 1 captive screw 2 module cover 3 tabs (2) Replacing the Module Cover 1 Follow the instructions in place. 3 Tighten the captive screw that no stray screws remain inside the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the module cover to the computer. 18 Module Cover
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... your computer). Removing the Optical Drive 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15). 3 Remove the module cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 5 Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not...
... your computer). Removing the Optical Drive 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15). 3 Remove the module cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 5 Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not...
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... 1 Follow the instructions in damage to the computer base. 6 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 18). 7 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 16). Optical Drive 21 CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the optical-drive assembly to...
... 1 Follow the instructions in damage to the computer base. 6 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 18). 7 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 16). Optical Drive 21 CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the optical-drive assembly to...
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...your warranty. See "Specifications" in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on your computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 15).... 3 Remove the module cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Memory 23 You can be accessed from the bottom of the memory-module connector until the module pops up. 5 Remove the memory module(s) from Dell...
...your warranty. See "Specifications" in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on your computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 15).... 3 Remove the module cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Memory 23 You can be accessed from the bottom of the memory-module connector until the module pops up. 5 Remove the memory module(s) from Dell...
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...(s) and automatically updates the system configuration information. 2 1 1 tab 2 notch 4 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 18). 5 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 16), or connect the AC adapter to do so may result in the computer: Click Start Control Panel...
...(s) and automatically updates the system configuration information. 2 1 1 tab 2 notch 4 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 18). 5 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 16), or connect the AC adapter to do so may result in the computer: Click Start Control Panel...
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... the palm rest. 7 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 a connector on page 15). CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic...page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on your warranty. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on your computer. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Keyboard 27 ...
... the palm rest. 7 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 a connector on page 15). CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic...page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on your warranty. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on your computer. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Keyboard 27 ...
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8 Palm-Rest Assembly 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 a connector on your warranty. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ...cover (see "Removing the Module Cover" on page 17). 4 Follow the instructions from step 4 to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to...
8 Palm-Rest Assembly 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 a connector on your warranty. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ...cover (see "Removing the Module Cover" on page 17). 4 Follow the instructions from step 4 to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to...
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... assembly in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 21. 10 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 18). 11 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 29). 8 Turn the computer over and replace the ten screws at the bottom of the computer. 9 Follow the instructions... and press down on the connector latches to secure them. 6 Replace the five screws on the palm-rest assembly. 7 Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer.
... assembly in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 21. 10 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 18). 11 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 29). 8 Turn the computer over and replace the ten screws at the bottom of the computer. 9 Follow the instructions... and press down on the connector latches to secure them. 6 Replace the five screws on the palm-rest assembly. 7 Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer.
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... wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. Removing the Hot-Key Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15). 3 Remove the module cover (see "Removing the Module Cover" on page 17). 4 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step ...rest assembly over. 8 Remove the hot-key board cable from the slot on 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 the palm-rest assembly. 9 Remove the screw that ...
... wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. Removing the Hot-Key Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15). 3 Remove the module cover (see "Removing the Module Cover" on page 17). 4 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step ...rest assembly over. 8 Remove the hot-key board cable from the slot on 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 the palm-rest assembly. 9 Remove the screw that ...
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... 1 Follow the instructions in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 21. 8 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 18). 9 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on the palm-
... 1 Follow the instructions in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 21. 8 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 18). 9 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on the palm-
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...connector on your computer). Removing the Power Button Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15). 3 Remove the module cover (see "Removing the Module Cover" on page 17). 4 Follow the instructions from step... 4 to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty....
...connector on your computer). Removing the Power Button Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15). 3 Remove the module cover (see "Removing the Module Cover" on page 17). 4 Follow the instructions from step... 4 to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty....
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Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer. Power Button Board 43 CAUTION: Before turning on page 15). 8 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 18). 9 Replace the battery (see "Removing 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. Power Button Board 43 CAUTION: Before turning on page 15). 8 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 18). 9 Replace the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer.