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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 Optical Drive 17 Removing the Optical Drive 17 Replacing the Optical Drive 19 5 Module Cover 21 Removing the Module Cover 21 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 Optical Drive 17 Removing the Optical Drive 17 Replacing the Optical Drive 19 5 Module Cover 21 Removing the Module Cover 21 Contents 3
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Replacing the Thermal Fan 66 16 System Board 69 Removing the System Board 69 Replacing the System Board 72 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 73 17 Coin-Cell Battery 75 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 75 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 76 18 I/O Board 79 Removing the I/O Board 79 Replacing the I/O Board 80 19 Thermal Cooling Assembly 81 Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly 81 Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly 82 20 Processor Module 85 Removing the Processor Module 85 Replacing the Processor Module 86 6 Contents
Replacing the Thermal Fan 66 16 System Board 69 Removing the System Board 69 Replacing the System Board 72 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 73 17 Coin-Cell Battery 75 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 75 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 76 18 I/O Board 79 Removing the I/O Board 79 Replacing the I/O Board 80 19 Thermal Cooling Assembly 81 Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly 81 Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly 82 20 Processor Module 85 Removing the Processor Module 85 Replacing the Processor Module 86 6 Contents
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... the Battery" on page 15). 3 Remove the screw that secures the optical-drive assembly to servicing that shipped with your computer. Optical Drive 17 CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the... system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 4 Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by...
... the Battery" on page 15). 3 Remove the screw that secures the optical-drive assembly to servicing that shipped with your computer. Optical Drive 17 CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the... system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 4 Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by...
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... repairs on your computer. 8 Palm-Rest Assembly 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). Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly 1 Follow...the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15). 3 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 4 in "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 17. 4 Remove the 11 screws that secure the palm-rest assembly to the computer base. 5 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 15...
... repairs on your computer. 8 Palm-Rest Assembly 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). Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly 1 Follow...the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15). 3 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 4 in "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 17. 4 Remove the 11 screws that secure the palm-rest assembly to the computer base. 5 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 15...
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... 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15). 3 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 4 in "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 17. 4 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 27). 5 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 31). 6 ... palm-rest assembly. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 9 Hot-Key Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by...
... 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15). 3 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 4 in "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 17. 4 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 27). 5 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 31). 6 ... palm-rest assembly. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 9 Hot-Key Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by...
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... computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to step 4 in "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 17. 4 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on 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 page 15...-rest assembly. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 27). 5 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Power-Button Board 41
... computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to step 4 in "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 17. 4 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on 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 page 15...-rest assembly. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 27). 5 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Power-Button Board 41
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...: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is already installed. Removing the Mini-Card(s) 1 Follow the instructions in "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 17. 4 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 27). 5 Remove... the palm-rest assembly (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Damage due to step 4 in "Before You Begin" on...
...: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is already installed. Removing the Mini-Card(s) 1 Follow the instructions in "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 17. 4 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 27). 5 Remove... the palm-rest assembly (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Damage due to step 4 in "Before You Begin" on...
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... Follow the instructions from step 3 to servicing that shipped with your warranty. Damage due to step 4 in "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 17. 4 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 9) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself ...strap or by your computer. 12 Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on ...
... Follow the instructions from step 3 to servicing that shipped with your warranty. Damage due to step 4 in "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 17. 4 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 9) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself ...strap or by your computer. 12 Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on ...
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...on page 15) before working inside the computer. Removing the Subwoofer 1 Follow the procedures in "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 17. 4 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 27). 5 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www....dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 31). 6 Disconnect the subwoofer cable from...
...on page 15) before working inside the computer. Removing the Subwoofer 1 Follow the procedures in "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 17. 4 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 27). 5 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www....dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 31). 6 Disconnect the subwoofer cable from...
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...to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. Removing the Status Light Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 17. 4 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing...). CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your warranty. Status Light Board 57 For additional safety...
...to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. Removing the Status Light Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 17. 4 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing...). CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your warranty. Status Light Board 57 For additional safety...
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...the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15). 3 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 4 in "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 17. 4 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 27). 5 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page... strap or by your computer). Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Speakers 61 CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to...
...the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15). 3 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 4 in "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 17. 4 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 27). 5 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page... strap or by your computer). Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Speakers 61 CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to...
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... the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15). 3 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 4 in "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 17. 4 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 27). 5 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 31... wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on the system board. 7 Remove the two screws that ...
... the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15). 3 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 4 in "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 17. 4 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 27). 5 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 31... wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on the system board. 7 Remove the two screws that ...
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...your computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer). 17 System Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Damage due to the system board, remove the... main battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 27). 8 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the System Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove any installed card or blank...
...your computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer). 17 System Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Damage due to the system board, remove the... main battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 27). 8 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the System Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove any installed card or blank...
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... "Removing the Processor Module" on page 29). 72 System Board 16 Remove the coin-cell battery (see "Removing the Coin-Cell Battery" on page 75). 17 Remove the thermal cooling assembly (see "Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly" on page 81). 18 Remove the processor (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 85...
... "Removing the Processor Module" on page 29). 72 System Board 16 Remove the coin-cell battery (see "Removing the Coin-Cell Battery" on page 75). 17 Remove the thermal cooling assembly (see "Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly" on page 81). 18 Remove the processor (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 85...
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.... 19 Turn on the computer. 3 Press during POST to enter the system setup program. 4 Navigate to step 5 in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 19. 17 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 16). 18 Replace any blank or card you have replaced the system board, enter the computer...
.... 19 Turn on the computer. 3 Press during POST to enter the system setup program. 4 Navigate to step 5 in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 19. 17 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 16). 18 Replace any blank or card you have replaced the system board, enter the computer...
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.../regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to step 4 in "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 17. 4 Remove the two screws that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your warranty. Display 89 CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform ...
.../regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to step 4 in "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 17. 4 Remove the two screws that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your warranty. Display 89 CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform ...
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... working inside the computer. 23 Camera Module 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). CAUTION: To help prevent damage to... the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15). 3 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 4 in "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 17. 4 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 27). 5 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 31...
... working inside the computer. 23 Camera Module 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). CAUTION: To help prevent damage to... the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15). 3 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 4 in "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 17. 4 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 27). 5 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 31...
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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 your computer). Hinge Cover 105 Damage due to the system board, ... 15). 3 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 4 in "Before You Begin" on page 89). CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 17. 4 Remove the four screws that shipped with your computer. 24 Hinge Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the...
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 your computer). Hinge Cover 105 Damage due to the system board, ... 15). 3 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 4 in "Before You Begin" on page 89). CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 17. 4 Remove the four screws that shipped with your computer. 24 Hinge Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the...
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..."Removing the Battery" on page 15) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to step 4 in "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 17. 4 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 27). 5 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page... the thermal fan (see "Removing the Thermal Fan" on page 65). 8 Remove the hinge cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 25 AC-Adapter Connector WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by...
..."Removing the Battery" on page 15) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to step 4 in "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 17. 4 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 27). 5 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page... the thermal fan (see "Removing the Thermal Fan" on page 65). 8 Remove the hinge cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 25 AC-Adapter Connector WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by...
Setup Guide
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the Internet, you... your wireless router, see "Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional)" on page 12). 2. Follow the instructions on page 17. To complete setting up your original order, you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet Service Provider... (ISP). Ensure that shipped with your wireless Internet connection, you can purchase one from dell.com. Before you can use your router. Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up your connection ...
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the Internet, you... your wireless router, see "Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional)" on page 12). 2. Follow the instructions on page 17. To complete setting up your original order, you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet Service Provider... (ISP). Ensure that shipped with your wireless Internet connection, you can purchase one from dell.com. Before you can use your router. Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up your connection ...