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Contents 1 Before You Begin 7 Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices . . . 7 Safety Instructions 7 Recommended Tools 8 2 After Working Inside Your Computer 9 3 Removing the Battery 11 Procedure 11 4 Replacing the Battery 13 Procedure 13 Postrequisites 13 5 Removing the Memory Module(s 15 Prerequisites 15 Procedure 15 6 Replacing the Memory Module(s 17 Procedure 17 Postrequisites 17 7 Removing...
Contents 1 Before You Begin 7 Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices . . . 7 Safety Instructions 7 Recommended Tools 8 2 After Working Inside Your Computer 9 3 Removing the Battery 11 Procedure 11 4 Replacing the Battery 13 Procedure 13 Postrequisites 13 5 Removing the Memory Module(s 15 Prerequisites 15 Procedure 15 6 Replacing the Memory Module(s 17 Procedure 17 Postrequisites 17 7 Removing...
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... Prerequisites 51 Procedure 52 22 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 53 Procedure 53 Postrequisites 53 23 Removing the Heat-Sink 55 Prerequisites 55 Procedure 56 24 Replacing the Heat-Sink 57 Procedure 57 Postrequisites 57 ...
... Prerequisites 51 Procedure 52 22 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 53 Procedure 53 Postrequisites 53 23 Removing the Heat-Sink 55 Prerequisites 55 Procedure 56 24 Replacing the Heat-Sink 57 Procedure 57 Postrequisites 57 ...
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... battery latches on page 9. You will hear a click when the battery is unlocked. 3 Lift and remove the battery off the computer base to the unlock position. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 7. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell...
... battery latches on page 9. You will hear a click when the battery is unlocked. 3 Lift and remove the battery off the computer base to the unlock position. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 7. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell...
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...in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replacing the Battery | 13 Postrequisites 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 7. After working inside your computer and follow... the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with the slots on the battery bay and snap the...
...in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replacing the Battery | 13 Postrequisites 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 7. After working inside your computer and follow... the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with the slots on the battery bay and snap the...
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... shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 7. See "Removing the Battery" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures...
... shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 7. See "Removing the Battery" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures...
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...the notch on the memory module with the tab on the memory-module connector. 2 Slide the memory module firmly into the connector at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. After working inside your computer, follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on the computer base and snap the memory-...module cover into place. Postrequisites 1 Replace the battery. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at a 45-degree angle and press the memory module down until it ....
...the notch on the memory module with the tab on the memory-module connector. 2 Slide the memory module firmly into the connector at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. After working inside your computer, follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on the computer base and snap the memory-...module cover into place. Postrequisites 1 Replace the battery. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at a 45-degree angle and press the memory module down until it ....
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Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the optical-drive assembly to the computer base....2 1 1 optical-drive assembly 2 screw Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly | 19 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Battery" on page 7. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 11. Procedure 1 Remove the screw that...
Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the optical-drive assembly to the computer base....2 1 1 optical-drive assembly 2 screw Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly | 19 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Battery" on page 7. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 11. Procedure 1 Remove the screw that...
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... bracket aligns with your computer, follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. Postrequisites 1 Replace the battery. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13. 2 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. After working...
... bracket aligns with your computer, follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. Postrequisites 1 Replace the battery. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13. 2 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. After working...
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... data loss, do not remove the hard drive while the computer is in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. See "Removing the Battery" on page 11. 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to disconnect the hard-drive assembly from the system board. 1 1 screws (2) 2... Sleep or On state. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the...
... data loss, do not remove the hard drive while the computer is in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. See "Removing the Battery" on page 11. 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to disconnect the hard-drive assembly from the system board. 1 1 screws (2) 2... Sleep or On state. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the...
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...3 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 7. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the hard-drive bracket with your computer, follow the steps in "After Working Inside... Your Computer" on page 17. 2 Replace the battery. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on the hard drive. 2 Replace the ...
...3 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 7. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the hard-drive bracket with your computer, follow the steps in "After Working Inside... Your Computer" on page 17. 2 Replace the battery. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on the hard drive. 2 Replace the ...
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.... 1 23 1 plastic scribe 3 keyboard 2 tabs (9) Removing the Keyboard | 27 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 7. Procedure 1 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible. 2 Using a plastic scribe, release the keyboard...
.... 1 23 1 plastic scribe 3 keyboard 2 tabs (9) Removing the Keyboard | 27 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 7. Procedure 1 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible. 2 Using a plastic scribe, release the keyboard...
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... connector on the system board and press down on the connector latch to secure the keyboard under the tabs on page 9. Postrequisites 1 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13. 2 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on the palm-rest assembly. Replacing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working... | 29 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at the bottom of the keyboard to secure it. 2 Slide the tabs at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
... connector on the system board and press down on the connector latch to secure the keyboard under the tabs on page 9. Postrequisites 1 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13. 2 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on the palm-rest assembly. Replacing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working... | 29 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at the bottom of the keyboard to secure it. 2 Slide the tabs 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. See "Removing the Battery" on page 11. 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to the computer base. 1 1 screws (12) Removing the Palm-Rest | 31 See ..."Removing the Keyboard" on page 15. 3 Remove the optical-drive assembly. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. Procedure 1 Close the display and turn the computer over. 2 Remove the screws that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working ...
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Battery" on page 11. 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to the computer base. 1 1 screws (12) Removing the Palm-Rest | 31 See ..."Removing the Keyboard" on page 15. 3 Remove the optical-drive assembly. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. Procedure 1 Close the display and turn the computer over. 2 Remove the screws that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working ...
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... the system board and press down on the palm-rest to the computer base. Postrequisites 1 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13. 5 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on the connector latches to secure the cables. ...Press down on page 9. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 17. 4 Replace the battery. Replacing the Palm-Rest | 35 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 21. 3 Follow the instructions...
... the system board and press down on the palm-rest to the computer base. Postrequisites 1 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13. 5 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on the connector latches to secure the cables. ...Press down on page 9. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 17. 4 Replace the battery. Replacing the Palm-Rest | 35 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 21. 3 Follow the instructions...
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For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for wireless mini-cards from step 1 to step 2 in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 19. 4...your computer, follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 27. 5 Remove the palm-rest. See "Removing the Battery" on page 11. 2 Follow the instructions from sources other than Dell. See "Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 15. 3 Remove the optical-drive assembly. Removing the Wireless Mini-Card |...
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for wireless mini-cards from step 1 to step 2 in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 19. 4...your computer, follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 27. 5 Remove the palm-rest. See "Removing the Battery" on page 11. 2 Follow the instructions from sources other than Dell. See "Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 15. 3 Remove the optical-drive assembly. Removing the Wireless Mini-Card |...
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See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13. 6 Follow the instructions in "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 9. 40 | Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card Postrequisites 1 Replace the palm-rest. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 35. 2 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 21. 4 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 4 in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 17. 5 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest" on page 29. 3 Replace the optical-drive assembly.
See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13. 6 Follow the instructions in "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 9. 40 | Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card Postrequisites 1 Replace the palm-rest. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 35. 2 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 21. 4 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 4 in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 17. 5 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest" on page 29. 3 Replace the optical-drive assembly.
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...the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 27. 5 Remove the palm-rest. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 19. 4 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Palm-Rest" on page 15. 3... Remove the optical-drive assembly. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. Removing the I /O Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer, follow the steps in ...
...the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 27. 5 Remove the palm-rest. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 19. 4 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Palm-Rest" on page 15. 3... Remove the optical-drive assembly. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. Removing the I /O Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer, follow the steps in ...
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After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 17. 5 Replace the battery. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 35. 2 Replace the keyboard. Replacing the I /O board. See...information that secures the I/O board to the computer base. 3 Connect the I/O board cable to the connector on page 7. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13. 6 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on the I /O Board | 43
After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 17. 5 Replace the battery. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 35. 2 Replace the keyboard. Replacing the I /O board. See...information that secures the I/O board to the computer base. 3 Connect the I/O board cable to the connector on page 7. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13. 6 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on the I /O Board | 43