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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
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... the computer. CAUTION: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell, you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive. CAUTION: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Hard Drive 49 12 Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside...
... the computer. CAUTION: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell, you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive. CAUTION: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Hard Drive 49 12 Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside...
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5 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in protective antistatic packaging (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 31). 6 Remove the three screws that shipped with your computer). 50 Hard Drive 2 1 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 the system board. 8 Lift the hard-drive assembly out of the computer base.
5 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in protective antistatic packaging (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 31). 6 Remove the three screws that shipped with your computer). 50 Hard Drive 2 1 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 the system board. 8 Lift the hard-drive assembly out of the computer base.
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1 hard-drive assembly 2 screws (3) 9 Remove the four screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive. 5 Place the hard-drive assembly on the computer base. 6 Slide the hard-drive assembly to connect it 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 "Before You Begin" on the system board. Save the original packaging...
1 hard-drive assembly 2 screws (3) 9 Remove the four screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive. 5 Place the hard-drive assembly on the computer base. 6 Slide the hard-drive assembly to connect it 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 "Before You Begin" on the system board. Save the original packaging...
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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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...to the operating state it was in all the devices (USB drive, printer, and so on your computer. 4. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 70) to the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware. Disconnect all regions. NOTE: Do ... Your Operating System NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be available in when you purchased your computer, while preserving the data files. NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to access the Advanced Boot...
...to the operating state it was in all the devices (USB drive, printer, and so on your computer. 4. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 70) to the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware. Disconnect all regions. NOTE: Do ... Your Operating System NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be available in when you purchased your computer, while preserving the data files. NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to access the Advanced Boot...
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... the computer. 2. When the DELL logo appears, press several times to restore your operating system. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after... you received your computer. Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. If possible, back up all data on page 66) to ...
... the computer. 2. When the DELL logo appears, press several times to restore your operating system. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after... you received your computer. Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. If possible, back up all data on page 66) to ...
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...or for Credit Prepare all confidential, proprietary and personal information, as well as removable media, such as follows: NOTE: Before you have run and any error messages reported by Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on the outside of the invoice and a letter describing the reason for ...the return. 3. Include any accessories that belong with your region, see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 62). 4. lost removable media that you back up any data on the hard drive(s) and on any and all items being returned (AC adapter cable, software, guides, and so...
...or for Credit Prepare all confidential, proprietary and personal information, as well as removable media, such as follows: NOTE: Before you have run and any error messages reported by Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on the outside of the invoice and a letter describing the reason for ...the return. 3. Include any accessories that belong with your region, see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 62). 4. lost removable media that you back up any data on the hard drive(s) and on any and all items being returned (AC adapter cable, software, guides, and so...