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... them evenly aligned to help protect your computer from being scratched. 2 Turn off your computer (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Some cables have connectors with care. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap...potential damage and to help to servicing that is not authorized by your warranty. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on a card. Damage due to ensure your own personal safety. WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety ...
... them evenly aligned to help protect your computer from being scratched. 2 Turn off your computer (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Some cables have connectors with care. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap...potential damage and to help to servicing that is not authorized by your warranty. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on a card. Damage due to ensure your own personal safety. WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety ...
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...Damage due to servicing that secures the top cover to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the display back cover. 3 Slide and lift the top cover. Top Cover 13 ... periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on page 9. 2 Press and hold the release button that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on your computer). CAUTION: Only a certified...
...Damage due to servicing that secures the top cover to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the display back cover. 3 Slide and lift the top cover. Top Cover 13 ... periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on page 9. 2 Press and hold the release button that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on your computer). CAUTION: Only a certified...
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CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 9. 2 Shut down the computer and turn it over. 3 Slide the battery lock latch until it clicks into place. 4 Slide the battery release latch ... your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Damage due to the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. Battery 15 CAUTION: To avoid damage to servicing that shipped with your...
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 9. 2 Shut down the computer and turn it over. 3 Slide the battery lock latch until it clicks into place. 4 Slide the battery release latch ... your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Damage due to the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. Battery 15 CAUTION: To avoid damage to servicing that shipped with your...
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CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. Removing the Module Cover 1 Follow ... slots on page 15) before working inside the computer. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that shipped with your warranty. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" ...
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. Removing the Module Cover 1 Follow ... slots on page 15) before working inside the computer. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that shipped with your warranty. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" ...
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... Slide the optical-drive assembly out of the optical-drive compartment. Optical Drive 19 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 17). 4 Remove the screw that shipped... with your computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 15) before working inside the computer. 5 Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures...
... Slide the optical-drive assembly out of the optical-drive compartment. Optical Drive 19 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 17). 4 Remove the screw that shipped... with your computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 15) before working inside the computer. 5 Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures...
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...page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on your computer warranty. Memory 23 CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 15) before working inside the computer. Your computer has two user-accessible SO-DIMM sockets, labeled DIMM A and DIMM B, that ...is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer. 6 Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with ...
...page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on your computer warranty. Memory 23 CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 15) before working inside the computer. Your computer has two user-accessible SO-DIMM sockets, labeled DIMM A and DIMM B, that ...is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer. 6 Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with ...
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... the Battery" on your computer. 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) before working inside the computer. CAUTION...a plastic scribe between the slots on the keyboard and release the tabs on your computer). CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the palm rest. 5 Pry and lift the keyboard to remove the keyboard as possible. CAUTION: Do not slide the plastic scribe...
... the Battery" on your computer. 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) before working inside the computer. CAUTION...a plastic scribe between the slots on the keyboard and release the tabs on your computer). CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the palm rest. 5 Pry and lift the keyboard to remove the keyboard as possible. CAUTION: Do not slide the plastic scribe...
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... the module cover (see "Removing the Module Cover" on your computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs 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. Palm-Rest Assembly 31 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...
... the module cover (see "Removing the Module Cover" on your computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs 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. Palm-Rest Assembly 31 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...
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CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 15) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: ... (such as a connector on the palm-rest assembly. 9 Remove the screw that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer). Removing the Hot-Key Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Removing the ...see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 27). 6 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Hot-Key Board 37 For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" ...
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 15) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: ... (such as a connector on the palm-rest assembly. 9 Remove the screw that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer). Removing the Hot-Key Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Removing the ...see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 27). 6 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Hot-Key Board 37 For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" ...
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CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 15) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the palm-rest assembly. For additional safety best practices information, see "... strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the palm-rest assembly. 9 Remove the screw that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer. Damage due to step 5 in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page...
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 15) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the palm-rest assembly. For additional safety best practices information, see "... strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the palm-rest assembly. 9 Remove the screw that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer. Damage due to step 5 in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page...
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...a wireless Mini-Card with your computer). NOTE: Depending on your computer. supports Worldwide Interoperability for Mini-Cards from sources other than Dell. Removing the Mini-Card(s) 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see "...Removing the Battery" on your warranty. 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. supports Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). 11 Wireless Mini-Card(s) WARNING: ...
...a wireless Mini-Card with your computer). NOTE: Depending on your computer. supports Worldwide Interoperability for Mini-Cards from sources other than Dell. Removing the Mini-Card(s) 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see "...Removing the Battery" on your warranty. 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. supports Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). 11 Wireless Mini-Card(s) WARNING: ...
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...the system board. 6 Disconnect the thermal fan cable from the connector on your computer). CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 15) before working inside the computer. Thermal Fan 49 Removing the Thermal Fan 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin"... Keyboard" on page 27). 4 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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 system ...
...the system board. 6 Disconnect the thermal fan cable from the connector on your computer). CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 15) before working inside the computer. Thermal Fan 49 Removing the Thermal Fan 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin"... Keyboard" on page 27). 4 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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 system ...
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...the computer base. Display 53 13 Display 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. Display Assembly Removing the Display...the instructions in "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 15) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Module Cover" on ...
...the computer base. Display 53 13 Display 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. Display Assembly Removing the Display...the instructions in "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 15) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Module Cover" on ...
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... system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery" on the camera module. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Camera Module 65 Removing the Camera Module 1 Follow the instructions in "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 19. 5 ...cover (see "Removing the Module Cover" on page 17). 4 Follow the instructions from step 4 to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). 14 Camera Module WARNING: Before working inside...
... system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery" on the camera module. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Camera Module 65 Removing the Camera Module 1 Follow the instructions in "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 19. 5 ...cover (see "Removing the Module Cover" on page 17). 4 Follow the instructions from step 4 to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). 14 Camera Module WARNING: Before working inside...
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... Control Cover 69 15 Hinge Cover 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. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see... "Removing the Battery" on page 31). 7 Remove the display assembly (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 53). 8 Remove the two screws from the computer base. For additional safety best practices information,...
... Control Cover 69 15 Hinge Cover 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. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see... "Removing the Battery" on page 31). 7 Remove the display assembly (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 53). 8 Remove the two screws from the computer base. For additional safety best practices information,...
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... discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. VGA Connector Board 73 For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on the system board...before working inside the computer. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that shipped with your warranty. 16 VGA Connector Board WARNING: Before...
... discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. VGA Connector Board 73 For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on the system board...before working inside the computer. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that shipped with your warranty. 16 VGA Connector Board WARNING: Before...
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.... 17 System Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 17). 5 Remove the memory module(s) (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at...
.... 17 System Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 17). 5 Remove the memory module(s) (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at...
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CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Speakers 83 Damage due to servicing that shipped with the its cable from the computer base. For additional safety best practices information, ... in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Follow the instructions from step 2 to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Speakers 1 Follow the instructions in "Removing the System Board" on page 77. 3 Note the speakers cable routing and lift the left...
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Speakers 83 Damage due to servicing that shipped with the its cable from the computer base. For additional safety best practices information, ... in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Follow the instructions from step 2 to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Speakers 1 Follow the instructions in "Removing the System Board" on page 77. 3 Note the speakers cable routing and lift the left...
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... socket on page 15) before working inside the computer. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 19 Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by...
... socket on page 15) before working inside the computer. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 19 Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by...
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...the system board. 5 Lift the thermal cooling assembly off the system board. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the thermal cooling assembly), loosen the seven captive screws that secure the thermal cooling assembly to the system board, remove the... Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the system board (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Thermal Cooling Assembly 89 20 Thermal Cooling Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped...
...the system board. 5 Lift the thermal cooling assembly off the system board. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on the thermal cooling assembly), loosen the seven captive screws that secure the thermal cooling assembly to the system board, remove the... Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the system board (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Thermal Cooling Assembly 89 20 Thermal Cooling Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped...