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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 Top Cover 13 Removing the Top Cover 13 Replacing the Top Cover 14 3 Battery 15 Removing the Battery 15 Replacing the Battery 16 4 Module Cover 17 Removing the Module Cover 17 Replacing the Module Cover 18 5 Memory Module(s 19 Removing the Memory Module(s 19 Contents 3
Contents 1 Before You Begin 9 Recommended Tools 9 Turning Off Your Computer 9 Before Working Inside Your Computer 10 2 Top Cover 13 Removing the Top Cover 13 Replacing the Top Cover 14 3 Battery 15 Removing the Battery 15 Replacing the Battery 16 4 Module Cover 17 Removing the Module Cover 17 Replacing the Module Cover 18 5 Memory Module(s 19 Removing the Memory Module(s 19 Contents 3
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... 45 Display Panel 46 Removing the Display Panel 46 Replacing the Display Panel 47 Display Cable 48 Removing the Display Cable 48 Replacing the Display Cable 49 Display-Panel Brackets 50 Removing the Display-Panel Brackets 50 Replacing the Display-Panel Brackets 50 11 Hinge Cover 53 ...Removing the Hinge Cover 53 Replacing the Hinge Cover 55 12 Camera Module 57 Removing the Camera Module 57 Replacing the Camera Module 58 13 Coin-Cell Battery 61 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 61 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 62 ...
... 45 Display Panel 46 Removing the Display Panel 46 Replacing the Display Panel 47 Display Cable 48 Removing the Display Cable 48 Replacing the Display Cable 49 Display-Panel Brackets 50 Removing the Display-Panel Brackets 50 Replacing the Display-Panel Brackets 50 11 Hinge Cover 53 ...Removing the Hinge Cover 53 Replacing the Hinge Cover 55 12 Camera Module 57 Removing the Camera Module 57 Replacing the Camera Module 58 13 Coin-Cell Battery 61 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 61 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 62 ...
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3 2 1 1 battery release latch 3 battery lock latch 2 battery Replacing the Battery 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place. 3 Slide the battery lock latch to the lock position. 16 Battery
3 2 1 1 battery release latch 3 battery lock latch 2 battery Replacing the Battery 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place. 3 Slide the battery lock latch to the lock position. 16 Battery
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3 2 1 1 tabs 3 captive screw 2 module cover Replacing the Module Cover CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the tabs on the module cover with the slots on the computer base and snap the module cover into place. 3 Tighten the captive screw that secures the module cover to the computer base. 4 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 16). 18 Module Cover
3 2 1 1 tabs 3 captive screw 2 module cover Replacing the Module Cover CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the tabs on the module cover with the slots on the computer base and snap the module cover into place. 3 Tighten the captive screw that secures the module cover to the computer base. 4 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 16). 18 Module Cover
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CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. As the computer boots, it detects the memory module(s) and automatically updates the ... the computer. 6 Turn on the computer. Memory 21 Failure to your computer and an electrical outlet. 2 1 1 tab 2 notch 4 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 18). 5 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 16), or connect the AC adapter to do so may result in the computer: Click Start ...
CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. As the computer boots, it detects the memory module(s) and automatically updates the ... the computer. 6 Turn on the computer. Memory 21 Failure to your computer and an electrical outlet. 2 1 1 tab 2 notch 4 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 18). 5 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 16), or connect the AC adapter to do so may result in the computer: Click Start ...
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Failure to do so may result in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide the optical-drive assembly into the optical-drive bay until it is fully seated. 3 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 18). 4 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on page 16). 2 1 1 optical-drive assembly 2 plastic scribe Replacing the Optical Drive 1 Follow the instructions in damage to the computer. 24 Optical Drive
Failure to do so may result in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide the optical-drive assembly into the optical-drive bay until it is fully seated. 3 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 18). 4 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on page 16). 2 1 1 optical-drive assembly 2 plastic scribe Replacing the Optical Drive 1 Follow the instructions in damage to the computer. 24 Optical Drive
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...the plam rest. 5 Lift and slide the keyboard to remove the tabs on the keyboard from the slots on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Keyboard 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on the palm rest. Keyboard 27 CAUTION: The keycaps ...on page 15) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery" on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and timeconsuming to replace.
...the plam rest. 5 Lift and slide the keyboard to remove the tabs on the keyboard from the slots on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Keyboard 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on the palm rest. Keyboard 27 CAUTION: The keycaps ...on page 15) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery" on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and timeconsuming to replace.
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6 Close the display and turn the computer over. 7 Replace the six screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Palm-Rest Assembly 35 Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer base. 8 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 16). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the palm-rest assembly to the computer.
6 Close the display and turn the computer over. 7 Replace the six screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Palm-Rest Assembly 35 Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer base. 8 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 16). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the palm-rest assembly to the computer.
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Failure to do so may result in damage to step 8 in "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 34. 8 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Follow the instructions from a source other than Dell, you are installing a communication card from step 4 to the computer. 9 Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as required. CAUTION: Before turning on page 16). NOTE: If you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. 40 Wireless Mini-Card(s)
Failure to do so may result in damage to step 8 in "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 34. 8 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Follow the instructions from a source other than Dell, you are installing a communication card from step 4 to the computer. 9 Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as required. CAUTION: Before turning on page 16). NOTE: If you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. 40 Wireless Mini-Card(s)
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... 7 in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the top cover (see "Removing the Top Cover" on page 13). 3 Remove the display assembly (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 16). CAUTION: The display bezel is extremely fragile. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer..., replace all screws and ensure that secure the display assembly to the computer base. 8 Replace the battery (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 34. 7 Replace the two screws that no stray screws remain inside edge of the display bezel...
... 7 in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the top cover (see "Removing the Top Cover" on page 13). 3 Remove the display assembly (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 16). CAUTION: The display bezel is extremely fragile. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer..., replace all screws and ensure that secure the display assembly to the computer base. 8 Replace the battery (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 34. 7 Replace the two screws that no stray screws remain inside edge of the display bezel...
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... four screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. 1 Hinge Cover Replacing the Hinge Cover 1 Follow the instructions in damage to the computer base. 4 Replace the display assembly (see "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 43). 5 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 16). Hinge Cover 55 Failure to do so may result in...
... four screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. 1 Hinge Cover Replacing the Hinge Cover 1 Follow the instructions in damage to the computer base. 4 Replace the display assembly (see "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 43). 5 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 16). Hinge Cover 55 Failure to do so may result in...
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... from step 2 to the computer. 58 Camera Module CAUTION: Before turning on page 16). 2 1 1 camera module cable connector 2 camera module Replacing the Camera Module 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Use the alignment posts on the display back cover to place... the camera module in position and adhere it in "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 34. 7 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer.
... from step 2 to the computer. 58 Camera Module CAUTION: Before turning on page 16). 2 1 1 camera module cable connector 2 camera module Replacing the Camera Module 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Use the alignment posts on the display back cover to place... the camera module in position and adhere it in "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 34. 7 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer.
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1 2 1 plastic scribe 2 coin-cell battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 With the positive side up, snap the coin-cell battery into the battery socket on the system board. 3 Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 7 in "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 34. 4 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 16). 62 Coin-Cell Battery
1 2 1 plastic scribe 2 coin-cell battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 With the positive side up, snap the coin-cell battery into the battery socket on the system board. 3 Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 7 in "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 34. 4 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 16). 62 Coin-Cell Battery
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Coin-Cell Battery 63 CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer.
Coin-Cell Battery 63 CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer.
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...). 12 Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 7 in "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 34. 13 Replace the memory module (see "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 20). 14 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 18). 15 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Thermal-Cooling Assembly" on page 76). 4 Follow the...
...). 12 Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 7 in "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 34. 13 Replace the memory module (see "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 20). 14 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 18). 15 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Thermal-Cooling Assembly" on page 76). 4 Follow the...
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4 3 2 1 1 captive screws (5) 3 thermal-cooling assembly 2 system board 4 fan cable Replacing the Thermal-Cooling Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the screw holes on the thermal-cooling assembly with the screw ... on the system board. 5 Adhere the tape that secures the fan cable to the system board 6 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 13 in "Replacing the System Board" on page 67. 7 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 16). 76 Thermal-Cooling Assembly
4 3 2 1 1 captive screws (5) 3 thermal-cooling assembly 2 system board 4 fan cable Replacing the Thermal-Cooling Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the screw holes on the thermal-cooling assembly with the screw ... on the system board. 5 Adhere the tape that secures the fan cable to the system board 6 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 13 in "Replacing the System Board" on page 67. 7 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 16). 76 Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Setup Guide
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... 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 17 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 20 Right View Features 20 Left View Features 22 Back View Features 26 Front View Features 28 Status Lights and... Disabling Battery Charging 31 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 32 Touch Pad Gestures 36 Multimedia Control Keys 38 Using the Optical Drive 40 Display Features 42 Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional 44 Removing and Replacing the Battery 48 Software Features 50 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 51 Dell Stage...
... 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 17 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 20 Right View Features 20 Left View Features 22 Back View Features 26 Front View Features 28 Status Lights and... Disabling Battery Charging 31 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 32 Touch Pad Gestures 36 Multimedia Control Keys 38 Using the Optical Drive 40 Display Features 42 Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional 44 Removing and Replacing the Battery 48 Software Features 50 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 51 Dell Stage...
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) NOTE: The SIM card slot is not required if you are using an EVDO card to the Internet. Remove the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on page 48). 5. Installing a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card in your ...computer only if you to connect to access the Internet. To install the SIM card: 1. In the battery bay, slide the SIM card into...
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) NOTE: The SIM card slot is not required if you are using an EVDO card to the Internet. Remove the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on page 48). 5. Installing a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card in your ...computer only if you to connect to access the Internet. To install the SIM card: 1. In the battery bay, slide the SIM card into...
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... other computers. This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Slide the battery lock latch to the unlock positions. 3. Slide the battery release latch and the battery lock latch to the lock position. 48 Slide the battery into the battery bay until it over. 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before you begin any of the...
... other computers. This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Slide the battery lock latch to the unlock positions. 3. Slide the battery release latch and the battery lock latch to the lock position. 48 Slide the battery into the battery bay until it over. 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before you begin any of the...