Service Manual
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11 Wireless Mini-Card(s 45 Removing the Mini-Card(s 45 Replacing the Mini-Card(s 47 12 Hard Drive 49 Removing the Hard Drive 49 Replacing the Hard Drive 51 A Subwoofer 53 Removing the Subwoofer 53 Replacing the Subwoofer 54 13 Status Light Board 57 Removing the Status Light Board 57 Replacing the Status Light Board 58 14 Speakers 61 Removing the Speakers 61 Replacing the Speakers 62 15 Thermal Fan 65 Removing the Thermal Fan 65 Contents 5
11 Wireless Mini-Card(s 45 Removing the Mini-Card(s 45 Replacing the Mini-Card(s 47 12 Hard Drive 49 Removing the Hard Drive 49 Replacing the Hard Drive 51 A Subwoofer 53 Removing the Subwoofer 53 Replacing the Subwoofer 54 13 Status Light Board 57 Removing the Status Light Board 57 Replacing the Status Light Board 58 14 Speakers 61 Removing the Speakers 61 Replacing the Speakers 62 15 Thermal Fan 65 Removing the Thermal Fan 65 Contents 5
Service Manual
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... perform repairs on page 27). NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from the computer when the drive is On or in "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 17. 4 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Battery" on the new hard drive. WARNING: If you remove the hard drive from sources other than Dell. Damage due to install an operating...
... perform repairs on page 27). NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from the computer when the drive is On or in "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 17. 4 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Battery" on the new hard drive. WARNING: If you remove the hard drive from sources other than Dell. Damage due to install an operating...
Service Manual
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CAUTION: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it in the safety instructions that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer base. 7 Slide the hard-drive assembly to disconnect it from the connector on page 31). 6 Remove the three screws that shipped with your computer). 50 Hard Drive 2 1 5 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in protective antistatic packaging (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on the system board. 8 Lift the hard-drive assembly out of the computer base.
CAUTION: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it in the safety instructions that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer base. 7 Slide the hard-drive assembly to disconnect it from the connector on page 31). 6 Remove the three screws that shipped with your computer). 50 Hard Drive 2 1 5 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in protective antistatic packaging (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on the system board. 8 Lift the hard-drive assembly out of the computer base.
Service Manual
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... the hard drive. 3 Place the hard drive in "Before You Begin" on the system board. 1 hard-drive assembly 2 screws (3) 9 Remove the four screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive. 10 Lift the hard-drive bracket off the hard drive. 3 2 1 1 hard drive 3 screws (4) 2 hard-drive bracket Replacing the Hard Drive 1 Follow the instructions in the hard-drive bracket. 4 Replace the four screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive. 5 Place the hard-drive...
... the hard drive. 3 Place the hard drive in "Before You Begin" on the system board. 1 hard-drive assembly 2 screws (3) 9 Remove the four screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive. 10 Lift the hard-drive bracket off the hard drive. 3 2 1 1 hard drive 3 screws (4) 2 hard-drive bracket Replacing the Hard Drive 1 Follow the instructions in the hard-drive bracket. 4 Replace the four screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive. 5 Place the hard-drive...
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9 Follow the instructions from step 6 to step 8 in "Removing the Hard Drive" on page 49. 10 Remove the thermal fan (see "Removing the Thermal Fan" on page 65). 11 Disconnect the speaker cable, subwoofer cable, status-light board cable, camera cable, and AC-adapter connector cable from the connectors on the system board. 12 Lift the connector latch that secures the display cable to the connector on the system board and disconnect the display cable. 13 Remove the six screws that secure the system board to the computer base. 7 6 1 5 2 3 4 70 System Board
9 Follow the instructions from step 6 to step 8 in "Removing the Hard Drive" on page 49. 10 Remove the thermal fan (see "Removing the Thermal Fan" on page 65). 11 Disconnect the speaker cable, subwoofer cable, status-light board cable, camera cable, and AC-adapter connector cable from the connectors on the system board. 12 Lift the connector latch that secures the display cable to the connector on the system board and disconnect the display cable. 13 Remove the six screws that secure the system board to the computer base. 7 6 1 5 2 3 4 70 System Board
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... in "Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 51. 13 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 35). 14 Replace the keyboard (see "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 "...
... in "Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 51. 13 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 35). 14 Replace the keyboard (see "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 "...
Setup Guide
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... desktop; Select Repair Your Computer. 67 NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to restore your computer. 2. Disconnect all regions. When the DELL logo appears, press several times to the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware. then, shut down...
... desktop; Select Repair Your Computer. 67 NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to restore your computer. 2. Disconnect all regions. When the DELL logo appears, press several times to the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware. then, shut down...
Setup Guide
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... Restore is not available on . Any programs or files added since you received your computer. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your operating system. Turn on certain computers. Data files...
... Restore is not available on . Any programs or files added since you received your computer. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your operating system. Turn on certain computers. Data files...
Setup Guide
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... follows: NOTE: Before you return the product to Dell, ensure that belong with your confidential, proprietary or personal information; lost removable media that you back up any data on the hard drive(s) and on any error messages reported by Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 80. 2. Call Dell to obtain a Return Material Authorization Number, and write...
... follows: NOTE: Before you return the product to Dell, ensure that belong with your confidential, proprietary or personal information; lost removable media that you back up any data on the hard drive(s) and on any error messages reported by Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 80. 2. Call Dell to obtain a Return Material Authorization Number, and write...