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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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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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Damage due 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 shipped with your ... computer. 2 Top Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the top cover 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...
Damage due 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 shipped with your ... computer. 2 Top Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the top cover 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...
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... on page 9. 2 Shut down the computer and turn it over. 3 Slide the battery release latch and the battery lock latch to the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer). For...best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Damage due to servicing that shipped with your computer. Battery 15 Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. 3 Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety...
... on page 9. 2 Shut down the computer and turn it over. 3 Slide the battery release latch and the battery lock latch to the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer). For...best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Damage due to servicing that shipped with your computer. Battery 15 Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. 3 Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety...
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3 2 1 1 battery release latch 2 battery 3 battery lock latch 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 2 battery 3 battery lock latch 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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...17 Removing the Optical Drive 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing... ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on page 15) before working inside the computer. 4 Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information...
...17 Removing the Optical Drive 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing... ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on page 15) before working inside the computer. 4 Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information...
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... into the optical-drive compartment until it is fully seated. 5 Replace the screw that secures the optical-drive assembly to the computer base. 6 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 16). Optical Drive 19
... into the optical-drive compartment until it is fully seated. 5 Replace the screw that secures the optical-drive assembly to the computer base. 6 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 16). Optical Drive 19
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... Module Cover 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15). 3 Loosen the captive screw that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer...working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on the computer base. 5 Lift the module cover off the computer base. Damage due to servicing that secures the module cover...
... Module Cover 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15). 3 Loosen the captive screw that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer...working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on the computer base. 5 Lift the module cover off the computer base. Damage due to servicing that secures the module cover...
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Failure to the computer. 22 Module Cover 1 2 3 1 captive screw 2 module cover 3 tabs (3) Replacing the Module Cover 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the tabs on the module cover with the slots on page 16). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the module cover to the computer base. 4 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on the computer base and gently snap the cover in damage to do so may result in place. 3 Tighten the captive screw that no stray screws remain inside the computer.
Failure to the computer. 22 Module Cover 1 2 3 1 captive screw 2 module cover 3 tabs (3) Replacing the Module Cover 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the tabs on the module cover with the slots on page 16). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the module cover to the computer base. 4 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on the computer base and gently snap the cover in damage to do so may result in place. 3 Tighten the captive screw that no stray screws remain inside the computer.
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... on the system board. See "Specifications" in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on the type of the memory-module connector until the module pops up. 5 Remove the memory module from Dell are covered under your computer warranty. Removing the Memory Module(s) 1 Follow the instructions in your...
... on the system board. See "Specifications" in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on the type of the memory-module connector until the module pops up. 5 Remove the memory module from Dell are covered under your computer warranty. Removing the Memory Module(s) 1 Follow the instructions in your...
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...;System and SecuritySystem. 2 1 1 tab 2 notch 4 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 22). 5 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 16), or connect the AC adapter to the computer. 6 Turn on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws...
...;System and SecuritySystem. 2 1 1 tab 2 notch 4 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 22). 5 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 16), or connect the AC adapter to the computer. 6 Turn on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws...
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... on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and timeconsuming 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 page 15). Be careful when... inside the computer. Removing the Keyboard 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on your computer). Keyboard 27 CAUTION: The keycaps on your computer. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by...
... on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and timeconsuming 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 page 15). Be careful when... inside the computer. Removing the Keyboard 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on your computer). Keyboard 27 CAUTION: The keycaps on your computer. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by...
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...Rest Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15). 3 Follow the instructions from step 3 to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 15) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: Only... prevent damage to step 4 in "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 17. 4 Remove the 11 screws that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). Palm-Rest Assembly 31 For additional safety...
...Rest Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15). 3 Follow the instructions from step 3 to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 15) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: Only... prevent damage to step 4 in "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 17. 4 Remove the 11 screws that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). Palm-Rest Assembly 31 For additional safety...
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... step 4 to step 5 in damage to the computer. Failure to do so may result in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 19. 11 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 29). 8 Close the display and turn the computer over. 9 Replace the 11 screws that no stray screws remain inside... and press down on the connector latches to secure them. 6 Replace the four screws on the palm-rest assembly. 7 Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 16).
... step 4 to step 5 in damage to the computer. Failure to do so may result in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 19. 11 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 29). 8 Close the display and turn the computer over. 9 Replace the 11 screws that no stray screws remain inside... and press down on the connector latches to secure them. 6 Replace the four screws on the palm-rest assembly. 7 Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 16).
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... 3 to servicing that shipped with your computer). Damage due to step 4 in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15) before working inside the computer. Removing the Hot-Key Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Removing the Optical Drive"... technician should perform repairs on your computer. For additional safety best practices information, 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...
... 3 to servicing that shipped with your computer). Damage due to step 4 in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15) before working inside the computer. Removing the Hot-Key Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Removing the Optical Drive"... technician should perform repairs on your computer. For additional safety best practices information, 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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Failure to the computer. Hot-Key Board 39 CAUTION: Before turning on page 16). 7 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in damage to do so may result in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 19. 8 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer.
Failure to the computer. Hot-Key Board 39 CAUTION: Before turning on page 16). 7 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in damage to do so may result in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 19. 8 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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10 Power-Button Board 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 page 31). 6 Turn the palm-rest assembly over. 7 Carefully ...27). 5 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on page 15). 3 Follow the instructions from the palm-rest assembly. 8 Remove the screw that secures the power-button board to the palm-rest ...
10 Power-Button Board 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 page 31). 6 Turn the palm-rest assembly over. 7 Carefully ...27). 5 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on page 15). 3 Follow the instructions from the palm-rest assembly. 8 Remove the screw that secures the power-button board to the palm-rest ...
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CAUTION: Before turning on page 16). Power-Button Board 43 Failure to the computer. 8 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in damage to do so may result in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 19. 9 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). Power-Button Board 43 Failure to the computer. 8 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in damage to do so may result in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 19. 9 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer.