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... and Connected Devices . . . 7 Safety Instructions 7 Recommended Tools 8 2 After Working Inside Your Computer 9 3 Switch 11 Removing the Switch 11 Replacing the Switch 12 4 Battery 13 Removing the Battery 13 Replacing the Battery 13 5 Keyboard 15 Removing the Keyboard 15 Replacing the Keyboard 16 6 Base Cover 17 Removing the Base Cover 17 Replacing the Base...
... and Connected Devices . . . 7 Safety Instructions 7 Recommended Tools 8 2 After Working Inside Your Computer 9 3 Switch 11 Removing the Switch 11 Replacing the Switch 12 4 Battery 13 Removing the Battery 13 Replacing the Battery 13 5 Keyboard 15 Removing the Keyboard 15 Replacing the Keyboard 16 6 Base Cover 17 Removing the Base Cover 17 Replacing the Base...
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... the Thermal-Cooling Assembly 55 Replacing the Thermal-Cooling Assembly 57 16 Processor 59 Removing the Processor 59 Replacing the Processor 61 17 Coin-Cell Battery 63 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 63 Replacing the Coin-Cell...
... the Thermal-Cooling Assembly 55 Replacing the Thermal-Cooling Assembly 57 16 Processor 59 Removing the Processor 59 Replacing the Processor 61 17 Coin-Cell Battery 63 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 63 Replacing the Coin-Cell...
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... and snap the battery until it clicks into place. 2 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. Battery | 13 4 Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer and follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 7. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
... and snap the battery until it clicks into place. 2 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. Battery | 13 4 Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer and follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 7. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure CAUTION: The keycaps on page 13. Failure to replace. 5 Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer... 3 4 1 tabs (4) 3 keyboard 2 plastic scribe 4 palm rest Keyboard | 15 Removing the Keyboard Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. CAUTION: Be extremely careful when removing and handling the keyboard. See "Removing the Battery" on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to do so could result in "Before You Begin...
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure CAUTION: The keycaps on page 13. Failure to replace. 5 Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer... 3 4 1 tabs (4) 3 keyboard 2 plastic scribe 4 palm rest Keyboard | 15 Removing the Keyboard Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. CAUTION: Be extremely careful when removing and handling the keyboard. See "Removing the Battery" on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to do so could result in "Before You Begin...
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... the palm rest. 3 Gently press around the edges of the keyboard to secure the keyboard under the tabs on page 9. 16 | Keyboard See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13. 2 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on the palm rest. 4 Close the display and turn the computer over. Postrequisites...
... the palm rest. 3 Gently press around the edges of the keyboard to secure the keyboard under the tabs on page 9. 16 | Keyboard See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13. 2 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on the palm rest. 4 Close the display and turn the computer over. Postrequisites...
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... the computer base. 1 base cover 2 captive screws (3) 2 1 Base Cover | 17 See "Removing the Battery" on page 7. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Base Cover Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. 6 Base Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure...
... the computer base. 1 base cover 2 captive screws (3) 2 1 Base Cover | 17 See "Removing the Battery" on page 7. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Base Cover Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. 6 Base Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure...
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Replacing the Base Cover Procedure 1 Slide the tabs on the base cover into place. 2 Tighten the captive screws that secure the base cover to the computer base. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13. 2 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on the computer base and snap the base cover into the slots on page 9. 18 | Base Cover Postrequisites 1 Replace the battery.
Replacing the Base Cover Procedure 1 Slide the tabs on the base cover into place. 2 Tighten the captive screws that secure the base cover to the computer base. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13. 2 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on the computer base and snap the base cover into the slots on page 9. 18 | Base Cover Postrequisites 1 Replace the battery.
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...Use your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. See "Removing the Battery" on page 17. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory-module connector, do not use tools to ... the memory-module connector. 1 2 1 memory-module connector 3 memory module 3 2 securing clips (2) Memory Module(s) | 19 Removing the Memory Module(s) Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 13. 2 Remove the base cover.
...Use your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. See "Removing the Battery" on page 17. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory-module connector, do not use tools to ... the memory-module connector. 1 2 1 memory-module connector 3 memory module 3 2 securing clips (2) Memory Module(s) | 19 Removing the Memory Module(s) Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 13. 2 Remove the base cover.
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Replacing the Memory Module(s) Procedure 1 Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on page 18. 2 Replace the battery. NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot. 2 1 1 tab 2 notch Postrequisites 1 Replace the base cover. To confirm the amount ... the memory module firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and press the memory module down until it clicks into place. See "Replacing the Battery" on the computer.
Replacing the Memory Module(s) Procedure 1 Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on page 18. 2 Replace the battery. NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot. 2 1 1 tab 2 notch Postrequisites 1 Replace the base cover. To confirm the amount ... the memory module firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and press the memory module down until it clicks into place. See "Replacing the Battery" on the computer.
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... computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Sleep state. Removing the Hard Drive Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 7. Hard Drive | 21 Exercise care when handling the hard drive. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 17. CAUTION: To avoid... On or in "Before You Begin" on page 13. 2 Remove the base cover. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
... computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Sleep state. Removing the Hard Drive Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 7. Hard Drive | 21 Exercise care when handling the hard drive. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 17. CAUTION: To avoid... On or in "Before You Begin" on page 13. 2 Remove the base cover. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13. 3 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 18. 2 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 9. 24 | Hard Drive Postrequisites 1 Replace the base cover.
See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13. 3 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 18. 2 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 9. 24 | Hard Drive Postrequisites 1 Replace the base cover.
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See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 13. 2 Remove the base cover. Removing the Optical Drive Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 17. Procedure 1 Remove the screw that shipped with your fingertips, slide the optical-drive assembly out of the optical-drive bay. 2 1 1 optical-drive .... 2 Using your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 13. 2 Remove the base cover. Removing the Optical Drive Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 17. Procedure 1 Remove the screw that shipped with your fingertips, slide the optical-drive assembly out of the optical-drive bay. 2 1 1 optical-drive .... 2 Using your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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... page 13. 3 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 18. 2 Replace the battery. 3 Carefully pry the optical-drive bezel and remove it from the optical-drive assembly. 4 Remove the screws that secure the optical-drive bracket to the ...
... page 13. 3 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 18. 2 Replace the battery. 3 Carefully pry the optical-drive bezel and remove it from the optical-drive assembly. 4 Remove the screws that secure the optical-drive bracket to the ...
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... 15. 3 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 7. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 13. 2 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Battery" on page 17. Procedure 1 Remove the screws that shipped with your computer, read the safety information that secure the palm rest to the computer base...
... 15. 3 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 7. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 13. 2 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Battery" on page 17. Procedure 1 Remove the screws that shipped with your computer, read the safety information that secure the palm rest to the computer base...
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See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13. 4 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 18. 2 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 9. ...-key board cable, power-button board cable, and touchpad cable into the connectors on the system board and press down on page 16. 3 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on the connector latches to secure the cables. 4 Replace the screws that secure the palm rest to the computer base. 5 Turn...
See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13. 4 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 18. 2 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 9. ...-key board cable, power-button board cable, and touchpad cable into the connectors on the system board and press down on page 16. 3 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on the connector latches to secure the cables. 4 Replace the screws that secure the palm rest to the computer base. 5 Turn...
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... 27. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 13. 2 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Battery" on page 17. 4 Remove the palm rest. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 11 Power-Adapter Port WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information... power-adapter port bracket off the computer base. 1 2 1 screws (2) 2 power-adapter port bracket Power-Adapter Port | 33 Removing the Power-Adapter Port Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery.
... 27. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 13. 2 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Battery" on page 17. 4 Remove the palm rest. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 11 Power-Adapter Port WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information... power-adapter port bracket off the computer base. 1 2 1 screws (2) 2 power-adapter port bracket Power-Adapter Port | 33 Removing the Power-Adapter Port Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery.
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See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13. 5 Follow the instructions in the slot on the computer base. 2 Connect the power-adapter port cable to the connector on the system ... page 9. 34 | Power-Adapter Port See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 18. 3 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 16. 4 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Palm Rest" on page 31. 2 Replace the base cover. Postrequisites 1 Replace the palm rest.
See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13. 5 Follow the instructions in the slot on the computer base. 2 Connect the power-adapter port cable to the connector on the system ... page 9. 34 | Power-Adapter Port See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 18. 3 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 16. 4 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Palm Rest" on page 31. 2 Replace the base cover. Postrequisites 1 Replace the palm rest.
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...Removing the Display Assembly Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 15. 3 Remove the base cover. Display Assembly | 35 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Palm ...Rest" on page 13. 2 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Battery" on page 27. 12 Display Assembly WARNING: Before working inside ...
...Removing the Display Assembly Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 15. 3 Remove the base cover. Display Assembly | 35 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Palm ...Rest" on page 13. 2 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Battery" on page 27. 12 Display Assembly WARNING: Before working inside ...
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.... See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 18. 3 Replace the keyboard. See "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 16. 4 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 35. Display Assembly | 37 See "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 13. 2 Remove the keyboard. ...Removing the Display Bezel Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 27. 5 Remove the display assembly. See "Replacing the Palm Rest" on page 9. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13. 5 Follow the instructions in position and replace the ...
.... See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 18. 3 Replace the keyboard. See "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 16. 4 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 35. Display Assembly | 37 See "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 13. 2 Remove the keyboard. ...Removing the Display Bezel Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 27. 5 Remove the display assembly. See "Replacing the Palm Rest" on page 9. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13. 5 Follow the instructions in position and replace the ...
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... the Display Assembly" on page 18. 4 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Palm Rest" on page 16. 5 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 31. 3 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13. 6 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. 38 | Display Assembly
... the Display Assembly" on page 18. 4 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Palm Rest" on page 16. 5 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 31. 3 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13. 6 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. 38 | Display Assembly