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...(s 15 Prerequisites 15 Procedure 15 6 Replacing the Memory Module(s 17 Procedure 17 Postrequisites 17 7 Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly . . . . . 19 Prerequisites 19 Procedure 19 8 Replacing the Optical-Drive Assembly . . . . . 21 Procedure 21 Postrequisites 21 9 Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly 23 Prerequisites 23 Procedure 23 10 Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly 25 Procedure 25 Postrequisites 25 Contents | 3
...(s 15 Prerequisites 15 Procedure 15 6 Replacing the Memory Module(s 17 Procedure 17 Postrequisites 17 7 Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly . . . . . 19 Prerequisites 19 Procedure 19 8 Replacing the Optical-Drive Assembly . . . . . 21 Procedure 21 Postrequisites 21 9 Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly 23 Prerequisites 23 Procedure 23 10 Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly 25 Procedure 25 Postrequisites 25 Contents | 3
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..." on page 7. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. See "Removing the Battery" on page 11. 2 Follow the instructions from the system board. 1 1 screws (2) 2 2 hard-drive assembly Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly | 23 CAUTION: Hard drives are extremely fragile. After working inside your computer ...hard-drive assembly to the computer base. 2 Slide the hard-drive assembly forward to disconnect the hard-drive assembly from step 1 to step 2 in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 15. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell....
..." on page 7. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. See "Removing the Battery" on page 11. 2 Follow the instructions from the system board. 1 1 screws (2) 2 2 hard-drive assembly Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly | 23 CAUTION: Hard drives are extremely fragile. After working inside your computer ...hard-drive assembly to the computer base. 2 Slide the hard-drive assembly forward to disconnect the hard-drive assembly from step 1 to step 2 in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 15. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell....
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3 Using the pull-tab, lift the hard-drive assembly out of the computer base. 2 1 1 hard-drive assembly 2 pull-tab 4 Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive. 5 Lift the hard-drive bracket off the hard drive. 1 2 1 screws (2) 2 hard-drive bracket 24 | Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly
3 Using the pull-tab, lift the hard-drive assembly out of the computer base. 2 1 1 hard-drive assembly 2 pull-tab 4 Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive. 5 Lift the hard-drive bracket off the hard drive. 1 2 1 screws (2) 2 hard-drive bracket 24 | Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly
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... practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. Postrequisites 1 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 4 in "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on the hard drive. 2 Replace the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive. 3 Slide and place the hard-drive assembly in "Before You Begin" on page...
... practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. Postrequisites 1 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 4 in "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on the hard drive. 2 Replace the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive. 3 Slide and place the hard-drive assembly in "Before You Begin" on page...
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... you can reconnect them correctly after you replace the system board. Removing the System Board | 45 For more information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: Your computer's Service Tag is stored in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 27. 6 Remove the palm-rest. See ... follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. You must enter the Service Tag in system setup" on page 9. See "Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 31. 7 Remove the wireless Mini-Card. See "Removing the Palm-Rest" on page 23. 4 Remove the optical...
... you can reconnect them correctly after you replace the system board. Removing the System Board | 45 For more information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: Your computer's Service Tag is stored in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 27. 6 Remove the palm-rest. See ... follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. You must enter the Service Tag in system setup" on page 9. See "Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 31. 7 Remove the wireless Mini-Card. See "Removing the Palm-Rest" on page 23. 4 Remove the optical...
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...see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: Your computer's Service Tag is stored in the system setup after you replace the system board. See "Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card" on page 29. 4 Replace the optical-drive assembly. See "Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 25. ... your computer and follow the instructions in the Service Tag Input field. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest" on page 21. 5 Replace the hard-drive assembly. Entering the Service Tag in system setup 1 Turn on the system board. 4 Connect the display cable to the system board. 5...
...see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: Your computer's Service Tag is stored in the system setup after you replace the system board. See "Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card" on page 29. 4 Replace the optical-drive assembly. See "Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 25. ... your computer and follow the instructions in the Service Tag Input field. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest" on page 21. 5 Replace the hard-drive assembly. Entering the Service Tag in system setup 1 Turn on the system board. 4 Connect the display cable to the system board. 5...
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For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: The coin-cell battery may explode if installed incorrectly. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 45. See "Removing the System .... It is recommended that shipped with the same or equivalent type. Removing the Coin-Cell Battery | 51 See "Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 15. 3 Remove the hard-drive assembly. Removing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that you note the BIOS ...
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: The coin-cell battery may explode if installed incorrectly. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 45. See "Removing the System .... It is recommended that shipped with the same or equivalent type. Removing the Coin-Cell Battery | 51 See "Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 15. 3 Remove the hard-drive assembly. Removing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that you note the BIOS ...
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...53 Postrequisites 1 Replace the system board. See "Replacing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 29. 4 Replace the optical-drive assembly. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 21. 5 Replace the hard-drive assembly. WARNING: The battery may explode if installed incorrectly. Procedure ...batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 25. 6 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 4 in "Before You Begin...
...53 Postrequisites 1 Replace the system board. See "Replacing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 29. 4 Replace the optical-drive assembly. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 21. 5 Replace the hard-drive assembly. WARNING: The battery may explode if installed incorrectly. Procedure ...batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 25. 6 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 4 in "Before You Begin...
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...Computer" on page 9. See "Removing the Palm-Rest" on page 15. 2 Remove the hard-drive assembly. See "Removing the System Board" on page 23. 3 Remove the optical-drive assembly. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on... page 31. 6 Remove the wireless mini-card. See "Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 45. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Heat-Sink | 55 See "Removing the Wireless Mini-Card...
...Computer" on page 9. See "Removing the Palm-Rest" on page 15. 2 Remove the hard-drive assembly. See "Removing the System Board" on page 23. 3 Remove the optical-drive assembly. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on... page 31. 6 Remove the wireless mini-card. See "Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 45. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Heat-Sink | 55 See "Removing the Wireless Mini-Card...
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..."Before You Begin" on page 39. 3 Replace the palm-rest. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest" on page 21. 6 Replace the hard-drive assembly. Replacing the Heat-Sink WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with the screw holes on the system...system board Postrequisites 1 Replace the system board. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 25. 7 Follow the instructions from the bottom of the heat-sink and reapply it. 2 Align...
..."Before You Begin" on page 39. 3 Replace the palm-rest. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest" on page 21. 6 Replace the hard-drive assembly. Replacing the Heat-Sink WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with the screw holes on the system...system board Postrequisites 1 Replace the system board. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 25. 7 Follow the instructions from the bottom of the heat-sink and reapply it. 2 Align...
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... the safety information that shipped with your computer, follow the steps in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 15. 3 Remove the hard-drive assembly. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the System Board" on page 31. 7 Remove the wireless mini-card. See ... board. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 23. 4 Remove the optical-drive assembly. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 27. 6 Remove the palm-rest. After working inside your...
... the safety information that shipped with your computer, follow the steps in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 15. 3 Remove the hard-drive assembly. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the System Board" on page 31. 7 Remove the wireless mini-card. See ... board. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 23. 4 Remove the optical-drive assembly. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 27. 6 Remove the palm-rest. After working inside your...
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... the palm-rest. Postrequisites 1 Replace the system board. See "Replacing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 49. 2 Replace the wireless mini-card. See "Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 25. 7 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 4...in "Before You Begin" on page 7. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest" on page 29. 5 Replace the optical-drive assembly. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 35. 4 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card" ...additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
... the palm-rest. Postrequisites 1 Replace the system board. See "Replacing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 49. 2 Replace the wireless mini-card. See "Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 25. 7 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 4...in "Before You Begin" on page 7. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest" on page 29. 5 Replace the optical-drive assembly. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 35. 4 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card" ...additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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... best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 27. 6 Remove the palm-rest. See "Removing the System Board" on page 23. 4 Remove the optical-drive assembly. See "Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 45. See "Removing the Wireless... page 7. See "Removing the Battery" on page 11. 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 15. 3 Remove the hard-drive assembly.
... best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 27. 6 Remove the palm-rest. See "Removing the System Board" on page 23. 4 Remove the optical-drive assembly. See "Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 45. See "Removing the Wireless... page 7. See "Removing the Battery" on page 11. 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 15. 3 Remove the hard-drive assembly.
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... Your Computer" on page 39. 3 Replace the palm-rest. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Align the speakers on the computer base. 2 Route the speakers cable through the routing guides on the computer ... that secures the LED silicon tubes to the computer base. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest" on page 21. 6 Replace the hard-drive assembly. See "Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 25. 7 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 4 in "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page ...
... Your Computer" on page 39. 3 Replace the palm-rest. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Align the speakers on the computer base. 2 Route the speakers cable through the routing guides on the computer ... that secures the LED silicon tubes to the computer base. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest" on page 21. 6 Replace the hard-drive assembly. See "Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 25. 7 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 4 in "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page ...
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...See "Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 19.´ 5 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 23. 4 Remove the optical-drive assembly. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 31. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. ... that shipped with your computer, follow the steps in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 15. 3 Remove the hard-drive assembly. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9.
...See "Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 19.´ 5 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 23. 4 Remove the optical-drive assembly. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 31. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. ... that shipped with your computer, follow the steps in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 15. 3 Remove the hard-drive assembly. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9.
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... display cable to the system board. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest" on page 29. 3 Replace the optical-drive assembly. Replacing the Display Assembly | 73 See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 35. 2 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Optical...best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13. 7 Follow the instructions in "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 9. Postrequisites 1 Replace the palm-rest. See "Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 25. 5 Follow the instructions from...
... display cable to the system board. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest" on page 29. 3 Replace the optical-drive assembly. Replacing the Display Assembly | 73 See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 35. 2 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Optical...best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13. 7 Follow the instructions in "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 9. Postrequisites 1 Replace the palm-rest. See "Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 25. 5 Follow the instructions from...
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...See "Removing the Palm-Rest" on page 15. 3 Remove the hard-drive assembly. Removing the Display Bezel | 75 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in ... page 31. 7 Remove the display assembly. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 23. 4 Remove the optical-drive assembly. See "Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 19. 5 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 69....
...See "Removing the Palm-Rest" on page 15. 3 Remove the hard-drive assembly. Removing the Display Bezel | 75 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in ... page 31. 7 Remove the display assembly. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 23. 4 Remove the optical-drive assembly. See "Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 19. 5 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 69....
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... 2 Align the hinge covers with your computer, follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. See "Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 25. 6 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 4 in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. ...Replacing the Palm-Rest" on page 21. 5 Replace the hard-drive assembly. See "Replacing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 35. 3 Replace the keyboard. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 73...
... 2 Align the hinge covers with your computer, follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. See "Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 25. 6 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 4 in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. ...Replacing the Palm-Rest" on page 21. 5 Replace the hard-drive assembly. See "Replacing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 35. 3 Replace the keyboard. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 73...
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... the Display Assembly" on page 9. Removing the Display Hinges | 79 Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 7. Removing the Display Hinges WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with ... Remove the keyboard. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Palm-Rest" on page 15. 3 Remove the hard-drive assembly. See "Removing the Battery" on page 11. 2 Follow the instructions from step ...
... the Display Assembly" on page 9. Removing the Display Hinges | 79 Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 7. Removing the Display Hinges WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with ... Remove the keyboard. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Palm-Rest" on page 15. 3 Remove the hard-drive assembly. See "Removing the Battery" on page 11. 2 Follow the instructions from step ...