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Replacing the Memory Module(s 20 6 Optical Drive 23 Removing the Optical Drive 23 Replacing the Optical Drive 24 7 Keyboard 27 Removing the Keyboard 27 Replacing the Keyboard 29 8 Palm-Rest Assembly 31 Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly 31 Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly 34 9 Wireless Mini-Card(s 37 Removing the Mini-Card(s 37 Replacing the Mini-Card(s 39 10 Display 41 Display Assembly 41 Removing the Display Assembly 41 Replacing the Display Assembly 43 Display Bezel 44 4 Contents
Replacing the Memory Module(s 20 6 Optical Drive 23 Removing the Optical Drive 23 Replacing the Optical Drive 24 7 Keyboard 27 Removing the Keyboard 27 Replacing the Keyboard 29 8 Palm-Rest Assembly 31 Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly 31 Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly 34 9 Wireless Mini-Card(s 37 Removing the Mini-Card(s 37 Replacing the Mini-Card(s 39 10 Display 41 Display Assembly 41 Removing the Display Assembly 41 Replacing the Display Assembly 43 Display Bezel 44 4 Contents
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Removing the Display Bezel 44 Replacing the Display Bezel 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...
Removing the Display Bezel 44 Replacing the Display Bezel 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...
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CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15) before working inside the computer. 7 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15). 8 Turn the computer top-side up, open the display, and press the power button to ground the system board. Before You Begin 11
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15) before working inside the computer. 7 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15). 8 Turn the computer top-side up, open the display, and press the power button to ground the system board. Before You Begin 11
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2 Top Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the top cover to the display back cover. 3 Slide and lift the top cover. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 15) before working inside the ...computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on page 9. 2 Press and hold the release button that ...
2 Top Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the top cover to the display back cover. 3 Slide and lift the top cover. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 15) before working inside the ...computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on page 9. 2 Press and hold the release button that ...
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... to do so may result in "Before You Begin" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no gaps between the top cover and display back cover. Ensure that the DELL logo is facing towards the back of the computer while replacing the top cover. 2 Align the top cover to the... display back cover. 3 Slide the top cover until it clicks into place. CAUTION: Before turning on page 9. 1 2 1 top cover 2 release button Replacing the Top Cover 1 Follow ...
... to do so may result in "Before You Begin" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no gaps between the top cover and display back cover. Ensure that the DELL logo is facing towards the back of the computer while replacing the top cover. 2 Align the top cover to the... display back cover. 3 Slide the top cover until it clicks into place. CAUTION: Before turning on page 9. 1 2 1 top cover 2 release button Replacing the Top Cover 1 Follow ...
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... by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. 3 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as a connector on the palm rest. Removing the Keyboard 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the...the slots on your computer). Keyboard 27 7 Keyboard 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 possible. 4 Slide a plastic scribe between the slots on the keyboard ...
... by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. 3 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as a connector on the palm rest. Removing the Keyboard 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the...the slots on your computer). Keyboard 27 7 Keyboard 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 possible. 4 Slide a plastic scribe between the slots on the keyboard ...
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Failure to do so could result in scratching the display panel. 6 Carefully turn the keyboard over and place it on the system board and remove the keyboard cable. 8 Lift the keyboard off the computer. 28 Keyboard Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. CAUTION: Be extremely careful when removing and handling the keyboard. 1 2 1 plastic scribe 2 keyboard CAUTION: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to the connector on the palm rest assembly. 7 Lift the connector latch that secures the keyboard cable to replace.
Failure to do so could result in scratching the display panel. 6 Carefully turn the keyboard over and place it on the system board and remove the keyboard cable. 8 Lift the keyboard off the computer. 28 Keyboard Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. CAUTION: Be extremely careful when removing and handling the keyboard. 1 2 1 plastic scribe 2 keyboard CAUTION: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to the connector on the palm rest assembly. 7 Lift the connector latch that secures the keyboard cable to replace.
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Keyboard 29 1 2 1 keyboard cable 2 keyboard-cable connector Replacing the Keyboard 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide the keyboard cable into the connector on the system board and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable. 3 Slide the tabs on the keyboard into the slots on the palm-rest assembly and lower the keyboard into place. 4 Gently press around the edges of the keyboard and slide it upwards to secure the keyboard under the tabs on the palm rest. 5 Close the display and turn the computer over.
Keyboard 29 1 2 1 keyboard cable 2 keyboard-cable connector Replacing the Keyboard 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide the keyboard cable into the connector on the system board and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable. 3 Slide the tabs on the keyboard into the slots on the palm-rest assembly and lower the keyboard into place. 4 Gently press around the edges of the keyboard and slide it upwards to secure the keyboard under the tabs on the palm rest. 5 Close the display and turn the computer over.
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4 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible. 5 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 27). 6 Remove the four screws on the system board. 32 Palm-Rest Assembly CAUTION: Pull on the plastic tab on top of the connectors to avoid damaging the connectors. 7 Disconnect the power-button board cable, touch-pad cable, and hot-key board cable from the connectors on the palm-rest assembly.
4 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible. 5 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 27). 6 Remove the four screws on the system board. 32 Palm-Rest Assembly CAUTION: Pull on the plastic tab on top of the connectors to avoid damaging the connectors. 7 Disconnect the power-button board cable, touch-pad cable, and hot-key board cable from the connectors on the palm-rest assembly.
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CAUTION: Before turning on page 16). Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer base. 8 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the palm-rest assembly to the computer. Palm-Rest Assembly 35 6 Close the display and turn the computer over. 7 Replace the six screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer.
CAUTION: Before turning on page 16). Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer base. 8 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the palm-rest assembly to the computer. Palm-Rest Assembly 35 6 Close the display and turn the computer over. 7 Replace the six screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer.
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... prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 10 Display 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...
... prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 10 Display 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...
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... and touch-screen cable from the routing guides. 8 Remove the four screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base. 9 Lift the display assembly off the computer base. 42 Display NOTE: The touch-screen board is optional and may not be present in "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 37). 7 Note...
... and touch-screen cable from the routing guides. 8 Remove the four screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base. 9 Lift the display assembly off the computer base. 42 Display NOTE: The touch-screen board is optional and may not be present in "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 37). 7 Note...
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1 2 4 3 1 display assembly 3 display-cable connector 2 screws (4) 4 Mini-Card antenna cables (2) Replacing the Display Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Place the display assembly in position and replace the four screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base. 3 Route the Mini-Card antenna cables through the routing guides. 4 Connect the Mini-Card antenna cables to the Mini-Card(s) (see "Replacing the Mini-Card(s)" on page 39). Display 43
1 2 4 3 1 display assembly 3 display-cable connector 2 screws (4) 4 Mini-Card antenna cables (2) Replacing the Display Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Place the display assembly in position and replace the four screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base. 3 Route the Mini-Card antenna cables through the routing guides. 4 Connect the Mini-Card antenna cables to the Mini-Card(s) (see "Replacing the Mini-Card(s)" on page 39). Display 43
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...(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. Be careful when removing it to prevent damaging the display bezel. 4 Using your fingertips, carefully pry up the inside the computer....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 41). 5 Connect the display cable and touch-screen cable to the connectors on the system board. 6 Follow ...
...(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. Be careful when removing it to prevent damaging the display bezel. 4 Using your fingertips, carefully pry up the inside the computer....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 41). 5 Connect the display cable and touch-screen cable to the connectors on the system board. 6 Follow ...
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Failure to do so may result in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Realign the display bezel over the display panel and gently snap it into place. 3 Replace the display assembly (see "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 43). 4 Replace the top cover (see "Replacing the Top Cover" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. 1 1 display bezel Replacing the Display Bezel 1 Follow the instructions in damage to the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on page 14). Display 45
Failure to do so may result in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Realign the display bezel over the display panel and gently snap it into place. 3 Replace the display assembly (see "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 43). 4 Replace the top cover (see "Replacing the Top Cover" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. 1 1 display bezel Replacing the Display Bezel 1 Follow the instructions in damage to the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on page 14). Display 45
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Display Panel Removing the Display Panel 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 41). 3 Remove the display bezel (see "Removing the Display Bezel" on page 44). 4 Disconnect the camera cable from the connector on the camera module. 1 1 camera module 5 Remove the eight screws that secure the display panel to the display back cover. 6 Lift the display panel off the display back cover. 46 Display
Display Panel Removing the Display Panel 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 41). 3 Remove the display bezel (see "Removing the Display Bezel" on page 44). 4 Disconnect the camera cable from the connector on the camera module. 1 1 camera module 5 Remove the eight screws that secure the display panel to the display back cover. 6 Lift the display panel off the display back cover. 46 Display
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... instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Replace the display-panel brackets (see "Replacing the Display-Panel Brackets" on page 50). 3 Replace the display cable (see "Removing the Display-Panel Brackets" on the display back cover. Display 47 1 2 3 1 display back cover 3 screws (8) 2 display panel 7 Make a note of the display cable and Mini-Card antenna cables routing and remove them...
... instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Replace the display-panel brackets (see "Replacing the Display-Panel Brackets" on page 50). 3 Replace the display cable (see "Removing the Display-Panel Brackets" on the display back cover. Display 47 1 2 3 1 display back cover 3 screws (8) 2 display panel 7 Make a note of the display cable and Mini-Card antenna cables routing and remove them...
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...result in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 41). 3 Remove the display bezel (see "Removing the Display Bezel" on page 44). 4 Remove the display panel (see "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 46). 5 Lift the tape that no stray... 6 Align the screw holes on the display panel with the screw holes on the display back cover and replace the eight screws. 7 Replace the display bezel (see "Replacing the Display Bezel" on page 45). 8 Replace the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Panel" on page 43). Failure to ...
...result in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 41). 3 Remove the display bezel (see "Removing the Display Bezel" on page 44). 4 Remove the display panel (see "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 46). 5 Lift the tape that no stray... 6 Align the screw holes on the display panel with the screw holes on the display back cover and replace the eight screws. 7 Replace the display bezel (see "Replacing the Display Bezel" on page 45). 8 Replace the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Panel" on page 43). Failure to ...
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... Begin" on page 9. 2 Connect the display cable to the computer. 1 2 1 display cable 2 tape Replacing the Display Cable 1 Follow the instructions in damage to the display-board connector and secure it with the tape. 3 Replace the display panel (see "Replacing the Display Panel" on page 47). 4 Replace the display bezel (see "Replacing the Display Bezel" on page 45). 5 Replace...
... Begin" on page 9. 2 Connect the display cable to the computer. 1 2 1 display cable 2 tape Replacing the Display Cable 1 Follow the instructions in damage to the display-board connector and secure it with the tape. 3 Replace the display panel (see "Replacing the Display Panel" on page 47). 4 Replace the display bezel (see "Replacing the Display Bezel" on page 45). 5 Replace...
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... Brackets 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 41). 3 Remove the display bezel (see "Removing the Display Bezel" on page 44). 4 Remove the display panel (see "Removing the Display Panel" on page 46). 5 Remove the four screws (two on each side) that secure...
... Brackets 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 41). 3 Remove the display bezel (see "Removing the Display Bezel" on page 44). 4 Remove the display panel (see "Removing the Display Panel" on page 46). 5 Remove the four screws (two on each side) that secure...