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Contents Before You Begin 9 Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices . . . . . 9 Safety Instructions 10 Recommended Tools 10 After Working Inside Your Computer 11 Removing the Battery 12 Procedure 12 Replacing the Battery 13 Procedure 13 Removing the Optical Drive 14 Prerequisites 14 Procedure 14 Replacing the Optical Drive 16 Procedure 16 Postrequisites 16 Removing the Keyboard 17 Prerequisites 17 Procedure 17 Replacing the Keyboard 19 Procedure 19 Postrequisites 19 Removing the Base Cover 20 Prerequisites 20 Procedure 20 Contents | 3
Contents Before You Begin 9 Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices . . . . . 9 Safety Instructions 10 Recommended Tools 10 After Working Inside Your Computer 11 Removing the Battery 12 Procedure 12 Replacing the Battery 13 Procedure 13 Removing the Optical Drive 14 Prerequisites 14 Procedure 14 Replacing the Optical Drive 16 Procedure 16 Postrequisites 16 Removing the Keyboard 17 Prerequisites 17 Procedure 17 Replacing the Keyboard 19 Procedure 19 Postrequisites 19 Removing the Base Cover 20 Prerequisites 20 Procedure 20 Contents | 3
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... the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at the bottom of the keyboard to secure the cable. 2 Slide the tabs at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replacing the Keyboard | 19 Postrequisites Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on the connector latch to secure the keyboard under the tabs on the palm-rest. 4 Replace the screws that shipped with your computer, follow the...
... the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at the bottom of the keyboard to secure the cable. 2 Slide the tabs at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replacing the Keyboard | 19 Postrequisites Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on the connector latch to secure the keyboard under the tabs on the palm-rest. 4 Replace the screws that shipped with your computer, follow the...
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... computer base. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 13. Replacing the Palm-Rest | 33 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 19. 2 Replace the base cover. Replacing the Palm-Rest WARNING...5 Close the display and turn the computer over. 6 Replace the screws that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. Postrequisites 1 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 11. After working inside your...
... computer base. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 13. Replacing the Palm-Rest | 33 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 19. 2 Replace the base cover. Replacing the Palm-Rest WARNING...5 Close the display and turn the computer over. 6 Replace the screws that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. Postrequisites 1 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 11. After working inside your...
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.... 2 Insert the wireless mini-card at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. The following table provides the antenna cable color schemes for the wireless mini-card supported by your computer. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest" on page 21. 4 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 33. 2 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 11. After working...
.... 2 Insert the wireless mini-card at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. The following table provides the antenna cable color schemes for the wireless mini-card supported by your computer. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest" on page 21. 4 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 33. 2 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 11. After working...
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...screw that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 33. 2 Replace the keyboard. Replacing the I/O Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the I/O board ... Inside Your Computer" on page 11. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest" on page 19. 3 Replace the base cover. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on the connector latch to ...
...screw that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 33. 2 Replace the keyboard. Replacing the I/O Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the I/O board ... Inside Your Computer" on page 11. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest" on page 19. 3 Replace the base cover. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on the connector latch to ...
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...Your Computer" on page 11. See "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 24. 7 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Coin-Cell Battery" on page 28. 6 Follow the instructions from step 1 to... System Board | 39 NOTE: Your computer's Service Tag is stored in system setup after you replace the system board. See "Removing the Battery" on page 12. 2 Follow the instructions from...Card" on page 34. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: Before disconnecting the cables from step 1 to step 3 in "Removing the ...
...Your Computer" on page 11. See "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 24. 7 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Coin-Cell Battery" on page 28. 6 Follow the instructions from step 1 to... System Board | 39 NOTE: Your computer's Service Tag is stored in system setup after you replace the system board. See "Removing the Battery" on page 12. 2 Follow the instructions from...Card" on page 34. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: Before disconnecting the cables from step 1 to step 3 in "Removing the ...
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..." on page 21. 8 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 4 in "Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 36. 2 Replace the palm-rest. Postrequisites 1 Replace the wireless Mini-Card. See "Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card" on page 27. 5 Replace the coin-cell battery. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 19. 4 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 5 in...
..." on page 21. 8 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 4 in "Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 36. 2 Replace the palm-rest. Postrequisites 1 Replace the wireless Mini-Card. See "Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card" on page 27. 5 Replace the coin-cell battery. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 19. 4 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 5 in...
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...dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 43. 2 Replace the palm-rest. Postrequisites 1 Follow the instructions from step 3 to the system board. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 33. 3 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing... the Palm-Rest" on page 11. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 21. 5 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 4 in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 16. 6 ...
...dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 43. 2 Replace the palm-rest. Postrequisites 1 Follow the instructions from step 3 to the system board. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 33. 3 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing... the Palm-Rest" on page 11. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 21. 5 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 4 in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 16. 6 ...
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... the instructions from step 3 to step 10 in "Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 11. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest" on page 19. 4 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 33. 3 Replace the keyboard. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. After working inside your computer and...
... the instructions from step 3 to step 10 in "Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 11. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest" on page 19. 4 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 33. 3 Replace the keyboard. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. After working inside your computer and...
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... 2 Replace screws that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in "Replacing the System Board" on page 27. 7 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest" on page 19. 4 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 33. 3 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the ...inside your computer, follow the steps in "Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 43. 2 Replace the palm-rest. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replacing the Hard-Drive Interposer Board WARNING: Before...
... 2 Replace screws that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in "Replacing the System Board" on page 27. 7 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest" on page 19. 4 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 33. 3 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the ...inside your computer, follow the steps in "Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 43. 2 Replace the palm-rest. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replacing the Hard-Drive Interposer Board WARNING: Before...
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...screws that shipped with your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 33. 3 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest" on page 11. Procedure 1 Using the alignment posts on the computer base, place the speakers...in "Replacing the System Board" on page 27. 7 Replace the battery. Replacing the Speakers WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the speakers to the computer base. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/...
...screws that shipped with your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 33. 3 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest" on page 11. Procedure 1 Using the alignment posts on the computer base, place the speakers...in "Replacing the System Board" on page 27. 7 Replace the battery. Replacing the Speakers WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the speakers to the computer base. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/...
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For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 21. 5 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 4 in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 16. 6 Follow the instructions from step 3 to...base. 3 Route the antenna cable through the routing guides on page 43. 2 Replace the palm-rest. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest" on page 13. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 33. 3 Replace the keyboard. Postrequisites 1 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 5 in "Before You ...
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 21. 5 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 4 in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 16. 6 Follow the instructions from step 3 to...base. 3 Route the antenna cable through the routing guides on page 43. 2 Replace the palm-rest. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest" on page 13. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 33. 3 Replace the keyboard. Postrequisites 1 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 5 in "Before You ...
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...Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest" on page 9. Replacing the Display Bezel WARNING: Before working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 19. 5 Replace the base ...Replacing the System Board" on page 13. 62 | Replacing the Display Bezel See "Replacing the Battery" on page 43. 3 Replace the palm-rest. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 11. After working inside your computer, follow the steps in "Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 27. 8 Replace the battery. See "Replacing...
...Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest" on page 9. Replacing the Display Bezel WARNING: Before working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 19. 5 Replace the base ...Replacing the System Board" on page 13. 62 | Replacing the Display Bezel See "Replacing the Battery" on page 43. 3 Replace the palm-rest. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 11. After working inside your computer, follow the steps in "Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 27. 8 Replace the battery. See "Replacing...
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...instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 43. 4 Replace the palm-rest. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 21. 7 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 4 in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 16. 8 Follow the instructions from ... the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Display Bezel" on page 33. 5 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 13. Replacing the Display Hinges | 65 See "Replacing the Battery" on page 19. 6 Replace the base cover. Replacing the Display Hinges WARNING: Before...
...instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 43. 4 Replace the palm-rest. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 21. 7 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 4 in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 16. 8 Follow the instructions from ... the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Display Bezel" on page 33. 5 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 13. Replacing the Display Hinges | 65 See "Replacing the Battery" on page 19. 6 Replace the base cover. Replacing the Display Hinges WARNING: Before...
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... 27. 11 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Display Hinges" on page 19. 7 Replace the memory module(s). See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 65. 2 Replace the display bezel. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 33. 6 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest" on page 13. See "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 62. 3 Replace the display assembly. See "Replacing the Display Bezel...
... 27. 11 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Display Hinges" on page 19. 7 Replace the memory module(s). See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 65. 2 Replace the display bezel. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 33. 6 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest" on page 13. See "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 62. 3 Replace the display assembly. See "Replacing the Display Bezel...
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...at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Display Bezel" on page 43. 4 Replace the palm-rest. See "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 59. 3 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 5 in "Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 13. 72 | Replacing the Camera Module See "Replacing the ...your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 19. 6 Replace the memory module(s). See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 11. Replacing the Camera Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the ...
...at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Display Bezel" on page 43. 4 Replace the palm-rest. See "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 59. 3 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 5 in "Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 13. 72 | Replacing the Camera Module See "Replacing the ...your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 19. 6 Replace the memory module(s). See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 11. Replacing the Camera Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the ...
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... 16. 7 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 5 in "Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 27. 8 Replace the battery. Postrequisites 1 Replace the display assembly. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 33. 4 Replace the keyboard. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replacing the Power-Adapter Port WARNING: Before working inside your...
... 16. 7 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 5 in "Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 27. 8 Replace the battery. Postrequisites 1 Replace the display assembly. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 33. 4 Replace the keyboard. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replacing the Power-Adapter Port WARNING: Before working inside your...