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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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... far as a connector on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. Removing the Keyboard 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on your computer). Keyboard 15 Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as possible.... main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 3 Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the keyboard to the palm rest and ease the keyboard up until it clears off the palm rest. For ...
... far as a connector on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. Removing the Keyboard 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on your computer). Keyboard 15 Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as possible.... main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 3 Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the keyboard to the palm rest and ease the keyboard up until it clears off the palm rest. For ...
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1 2 3 1 plastic scribe 3 keyboard 2 tabs (4) CAUTION: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to the connector on the palm rest assembly. 6 Lift the connector latch that secures the keyboard cable to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. 5 Carefully turn the keyboard over and place it 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: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to the connector on the palm rest assembly. 6 Lift the connector latch that secures the keyboard cable to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. 5 Carefully turn the keyboard over and place it on the system board and remove the keyboard cable. 7 Lift the keyboard off the computer. 16 Keyboard
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1 2 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 lock the four tabs securing the keyboard. 5 Close the display and turn the computer over. 6 Replace the battery. Keyboard 17 See "Replacing the Battery" on the system board. Press down on the connector latch to secure the keyboard cable to the connector on the system board. 3 Slide the tabs on the keyboard into the connector on page 14.
1 2 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 lock the four tabs securing the keyboard. 5 Close the display and turn the computer over. 6 Replace the battery. Keyboard 17 See "Replacing the Battery" on the system board. Press down on the connector latch to secure the keyboard cable to the connector on the system board. 3 Slide the tabs on the keyboard into the connector on page 14.
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Memory 19 See the Specifications at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Battery" on page 15. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to carefully spread apart the securing clips on your ... has two user-accessible SODIMM sockets, labeled DIMM A and DIMM B, that shipped with your computer). See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 13. 3 Remove the keyboard. You can be accessed from Dell are covered under your computer. Removing the Memory Module(s) 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on the system...
Memory 19 See the Specifications at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Battery" on page 15. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to carefully spread apart the securing clips on your ... has two user-accessible SODIMM sockets, labeled DIMM A and DIMM B, that shipped with your computer). See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 13. 3 Remove the keyboard. You can be accessed from Dell are covered under your computer. Removing the Memory Module(s) 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on the system...
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... the system configuration information. To confirm the amount of memory installed in damage to the computer. 6 Turn on the computer. Memory 21 See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 17. 5 Replace the battery, see "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the... do so may result in the computer: Click Start Control PanelSystem and SecuritySystem. 2 1 1 tab 2 notch 4 Replace the keyboard.
... the system configuration information. To confirm the amount of memory installed in damage to the computer. 6 Turn on the computer. Memory 21 See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 17. 5 Replace the battery, see "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the... do so may result in the computer: Click Start Control PanelSystem and SecuritySystem. 2 1 1 tab 2 notch 4 Replace the keyboard.
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See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 15. 4 Remove the screw that secures the optical drive to servicing that ...the optical drive to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by ...5 Optical Drive 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 computer. For ...
See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 15. 4 Remove the screw that secures the optical drive to servicing that ...the optical drive to the system board, remove the main battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by ...5 Optical Drive 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 computer. For ...
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... 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 Optical Drive" on page 17. 5 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the...
... 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 Optical Drive" on page 17. 5 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the...
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...slot may or may not have a Mini-Card installed. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 13. 3 Remove the keyboard. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)/Bluetooth combo card. If you ordered a wireless Mini-Card with your computer...WARNING: Before working inside your computer, the card is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on page 15. 4 Disconnect the antenna cables from sources other than Dell. Wireless Mini-Card 25
...slot may or may not have a Mini-Card installed. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 13. 3 Remove the keyboard. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)/Bluetooth combo card. If you ordered a wireless Mini-Card with your computer...WARNING: Before working inside your computer, the card is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on page 15. 4 Disconnect the antenna cables from sources other than Dell. Wireless Mini-Card 25
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... drivers and utilities for the Mini-Cards supported by your computer, as required. CAUTION: Before turning on page 14. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on the Mini-Card WLAN (2 antenna cables) Main WLAN (white triangle) Auxiliary WLAN (black triangle) Antenna Cable Color Scheme white black 6 Replace... the keyboard. Failure to do so may result in damage to the Mini-Card you are installing a Mini-Card from a source other than Dell, you are installing. 4 Press the other end of the Mini-Card down ...
... drivers and utilities for the Mini-Cards supported by your computer, as required. CAUTION: Before turning on page 14. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on the Mini-Card WLAN (2 antenna cables) Main WLAN (white triangle) Auxiliary WLAN (black triangle) Antenna Cable Color Scheme white black 6 Replace... the keyboard. Failure to do so may result in damage to the Mini-Card you are installing a Mini-Card from a source other than Dell, you are installing. 4 Press the other end of the Mini-Card down ...
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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 two screws on the system board and remove the cables. 30 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 two screws on the system board and remove the cables. 30 Palm-Rest Assembly
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... You Begin" on page 35. See "Removing the Power Button Board" on page 9. 2 Replace the power button board. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on the palm-rest assembly. 6 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Power Button Board" on page 36. 3 Align the palm-rest assembly on the computer base and gently snap the...
... You Begin" on page 35. See "Removing the Power Button Board" on page 9. 2 Replace the power button board. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on the palm-rest assembly. 6 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Power Button Board" on page 36. 3 Align the palm-rest assembly on the computer base and gently snap the...
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...battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 13. 4 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Battery" on your computer. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 19. 6 Remove the optical ...drive. See "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 15. 5 Remove the memory module(s). CAUTION: Handle components ...
...battery, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 13. 4 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Battery" on your computer. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 19. 6 Remove the optical ...drive. See "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 15. 5 Remove the memory module(s). CAUTION: Handle components ...
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... See "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 17. 13 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 24. 11 Replace the memory module. Failure to the computer. 15 Turn on page 20. 12 Replace the keyboard. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that the main battery is...
... See "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 17. 13 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 24. 11 Replace the memory module. Failure to the computer. 15 Turn on page 20. 12 Replace the keyboard. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that the main battery is...