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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 20 Procedure 20 Postrequisites 20 Removing the Base Cover 21 Prerequisites 21 Procedure 21 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 20 Procedure 20 Postrequisites 20 Removing the Base Cover 21 Prerequisites 21 Procedure 21 Contents | 3
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Replacing the Base Cover 22 Procedure 22 Postrequisites 22 Removing the Memory Module(s 23 Prerequisites 23 Procedure 23 Replacing the Memory Module(s 24 Procedure 24 Postrequisites 24 Removing the Hard Drive 25 Prerequisites 25 Procedure 25 Replacing the Hard Drive 27 Procedure 27 Postrequisites 27 Removing the Wireless Mini-Card 28 Prerequisites 28 Procedure 28 Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card 30 Procedure 30 Postrequisites 30 Removing the Palm-Rest 31 Prerequisites 31 Procedure 31 Replacing the Palm-Rest 35 Procedure 35 Postrequisites 35 4 | Contents
Replacing the Base Cover 22 Procedure 22 Postrequisites 22 Removing the Memory Module(s 23 Prerequisites 23 Procedure 23 Replacing the Memory Module(s 24 Procedure 24 Postrequisites 24 Removing the Hard Drive 25 Prerequisites 25 Procedure 25 Replacing the Hard Drive 27 Procedure 27 Postrequisites 27 Removing the Wireless Mini-Card 28 Prerequisites 28 Procedure 28 Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card 30 Procedure 30 Postrequisites 30 Removing the Palm-Rest 31 Prerequisites 31 Procedure 31 Replacing the Palm-Rest 35 Procedure 35 Postrequisites 35 4 | Contents
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...-Cell Battery 38 Procedure 38 Postrequisites 38 Removing the I/O Board 39 Prerequisites 39 Procedure 40 Replacing the I/O Board 41 Procedure 41 Postrequisites 41 Removing the Power-Adapter Port 42 Prerequisites 42 Procedure 43 Replacing the Power-Adapter Port 45 Procedure 45 Postrequisites 45 Removing the System Board 46 Prerequisites 46 Procedure 47 Replacing the System Board 49 Procedure 49 Postrequisites 49 Entering the Service Tag in system setup 50 Removing the...
...-Cell Battery 38 Procedure 38 Postrequisites 38 Removing the I/O Board 39 Prerequisites 39 Procedure 40 Replacing the I/O Board 41 Procedure 41 Postrequisites 41 Removing the Power-Adapter Port 42 Prerequisites 42 Procedure 43 Replacing the Power-Adapter Port 45 Procedure 45 Postrequisites 45 Removing the System Board 46 Prerequisites 46 Procedure 47 Replacing the System Board 49 Procedure 49 Postrequisites 49 Entering the Service Tag in system setup 50 Removing the...
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Removing the Display Panel 65 Prerequisites 65 Procedure 66 Replacing the Display Panel 67 Procedure 67 Postrequisites 67 Removing the Camera Module 68 Prerequisites 68 Procedure 69 Replacing the Camera Module 70 Procedure 70 Postrequisites 70 Flashing the BIOS 71 Contents | 7
Removing the Display Panel 65 Prerequisites 65 Procedure 66 Replacing the Display Panel 67 Procedure 67 Postrequisites 67 Removing the Camera Module 68 Prerequisites 68 Procedure 69 Replacing the Camera Module 70 Procedure 70 Postrequisites 70 Flashing the BIOS 71 Contents | 7
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... using a different operating system, see the documentation of the screen to open files and exit all the cables from the computer, press and hold the power button for 5 seconds to ground the system board. b In the Charms sidebar, click Settings→ Power→ Shut down. • Windows 7: Click Start and click Shut down and then the computer turns off your computer. 5 After you turn...
... using a different operating system, see the documentation of the screen to open files and exit all the cables from the computer, press and hold the power button for 5 seconds to ground the system board. b In the Charms sidebar, click Settings→ Power→ Shut down. • Windows 7: Click Start and click Shut down and then the computer turns off your computer. 5 After you turn...
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... cable from the media-card reader. While you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, not on the cable itself. WARNING: Disconnect all covers, panels, and screws before connecting to the power source. CAUTION: To avoid damaging the components and cards, handle them evenly aligned to remove the computer cover and access any of the computer. Some cables have connectors with locking...
... cable from the media-card reader. While you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, not on the cable itself. WARNING: Disconnect all covers, panels, and screws before connecting to the power source. CAUTION: To avoid damaging the components and cards, handle them evenly aligned to remove the computer cover and access any of the computer. Some cables have connectors with locking...
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CAUTION: Before turning on your computer. • Connect your computer. After Working Inside Your Computer After you complete the replacement procedures, ensure the following: • Replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer. • Connect any external devices, cables, cards, and any other part(s) you removed before working on your computer, replace all attached devices to do so may damage your...
CAUTION: Before turning on your computer. • Connect your computer. After Working Inside Your Computer After you complete the replacement procedures, ensure the following: • Replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer. • Connect any external devices, cables, cards, and any other part(s) you removed before working on your computer, replace all attached devices to do so may damage your...
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See "Removing the Battery" on page 21. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 12. 2 Remove the base cover. Procedure 1 Use your computer and follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information...
See "Removing the Battery" on page 21. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 12. 2 Remove the base cover. Procedure 1 Use your computer and follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information...
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... Base Cover" on page 13. 24 | Replacing the Memory Module(s) Procedure 1 Align the notch on the memory module with your computer and follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 22. 2 Replace the battery. NOTE: If you do not hear the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it clicks into the connector at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replacing the Memory Module...
... Base Cover" on page 13. 24 | Replacing the Memory Module(s) Procedure 1 Align the notch on the memory module with your computer and follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 22. 2 Replace the battery. NOTE: If you do not hear the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it clicks into the connector at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replacing the Memory Module...
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1 3 2 1 screw 3 hard-drive assembly 2 pull-tab 4 Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive. 5 Using the pull-tab, lift the hard-drive bracket off the hard drive. 1 1 hard-drive bracket 3 hard drive 26 | Removing the Hard Drive 3 2 2 screws (2)
1 3 2 1 screw 3 hard-drive assembly 2 pull-tab 4 Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive. 5 Using the pull-tab, lift the hard-drive bracket off the hard drive. 1 1 hard-drive bracket 3 hard drive 26 | Removing the Hard Drive 3 2 2 screws (2)
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... wireless mini-card WLAN + Bluetooth (2 cables) Main WLAN + Bluetooth (white triangle) Auxiliary WLAN + Bluetooth (black triangle) Antenna cable color schemes white black Postrequisites 1 Replace the base cover. The following table provides the antenna cable color schemes for the wireless mini-card supported by your computer. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13. 30 | Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card Procedure CAUTION: To avoid damage to the wireless mini-card. Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card WARNING: Before working...
... wireless mini-card WLAN + Bluetooth (2 cables) Main WLAN + Bluetooth (white triangle) Auxiliary WLAN + Bluetooth (black triangle) Antenna cable color schemes white black Postrequisites 1 Replace the base cover. The following table provides the antenna cable color schemes for the wireless mini-card supported by your computer. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13. 30 | Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card Procedure CAUTION: To avoid damage to the wireless mini-card. Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card WARNING: Before working...
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... the computer base. 4 Slide the touchpad cable and the power-button cable into the system-board connectors and press down on the connector latches to secure the cables. 5 Close the display and turn the computer over. 6 Replace the screws that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. Replacing the Palm-Rest WARNING: Before...
... the computer base. 4 Slide the touchpad cable and the power-button cable into the system-board connectors and press down on the connector latches to secure the cables. 5 Close the display and turn the computer over. 6 Replace the screws that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. Replacing the Palm-Rest WARNING: Before...
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... and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 31. 36 | Removing the Coin-Cell Battery See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 21. 3 Follow the instructions from step 1 to default. CAUTION: Removing the coin-cell battery resets the BIOS settings to step 3 in "Before You Begin" on page 12. 2 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 25. 4 Remove the keyboard. It is...
... and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 31. 36 | Removing the Coin-Cell Battery See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 21. 3 Follow the instructions from step 1 to default. CAUTION: Removing the coin-cell battery resets the BIOS settings to step 3 in "Before You Begin" on page 12. 2 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 25. 4 Remove the keyboard. It is...
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... wireless Mini-Card. See "Removing the Wireless Mini-Card" on page 31. 9 Remove the coin-cell battery. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Coin-Cell Battery" on page 21. 4 Remove the memory module(s). You must enter the Service Tag in "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 12. 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in system setup after you replace the system board. See "Removing the Battery" on page 14. 3 Remove the base cover. See "Removing...
... wireless Mini-Card. See "Removing the Wireless Mini-Card" on page 31. 9 Remove the coin-cell battery. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Coin-Cell Battery" on page 21. 4 Remove the memory module(s). You must enter the Service Tag in "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 12. 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in system setup after you replace the system board. See "Removing the Battery" on page 14. 3 Remove the base cover. See "Removing...
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... page 24. 7 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 35. 3 Replace the keyboard. Procedure 1 Replace the thermal-cooling assembly. Postrequisites 1 Replace the coin-cell battery. See "Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card" on page 30. 5 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 4 in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 16. 9 Replace the battery. You must enter the Service Tag in the system board. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page...
... page 24. 7 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 35. 3 Replace the keyboard. Procedure 1 Replace the thermal-cooling assembly. Postrequisites 1 Replace the coin-cell battery. See "Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card" on page 30. 5 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 4 in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 16. 9 Replace the battery. You must enter the Service Tag in the system board. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page...
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Entering the Service Tag in system setup 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press during POST to enter the system setup program. 3 Using the arrow keys, select Enter Setup and press . 4 Navigate to the Main tab and enter your computer's Service Tag in the Service Tag field. 50 | Replacing the System Board
Entering the Service Tag in system setup 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press during POST to enter the system setup program. 3 Using the arrow keys, select Enter Setup and press . 4 Navigate to the Main tab and enter your computer's Service Tag in the Service Tag field. 50 | Replacing the System Board
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... Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 17. 8 Remove the palm-rest. See "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 23. 5 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 8 in "Removing the System Board" on page 46. 10 Remove the display assembly. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. Removing the Display Panel | 65 See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 21. 4 Remove the memory module(s). Removing the Display Panel WARNING: Before working inside your computer...
... Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 17. 8 Remove the palm-rest. See "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 23. 5 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 8 in "Removing the System Board" on page 46. 10 Remove the display assembly. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. Removing the Display Panel | 65 See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 21. 4 Remove the memory module(s). Removing the Display Panel WARNING: Before working inside your computer...
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... palm-rest. See "Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card" on page 30. 8 Follow the instructions from step 3 to the display back-cover. See "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 64. 2 Replace the display bezel. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 27. 9 Replace the memory module(s). See "Replacing the Display Hinges" on page 24. 10 Replace the base cover. Procedure 1 Connect the display cable to the display-panel connector. 2 Adhere...
... palm-rest. See "Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card" on page 30. 8 Follow the instructions from step 3 to the display back-cover. See "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 64. 2 Replace the display bezel. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 27. 9 Replace the memory module(s). See "Replacing the Display Hinges" on page 24. 10 Replace the base cover. Procedure 1 Connect the display cable to the display-panel connector. 2 Adhere...
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... "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 21. 4 Remove the memory module(s). See "Removing the Display Bezel" on page 28. 7 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Wireless Mini-Card" on page 59. 68 | Removing the Camera Module See "Removing the Battery" on page 12. 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 14. 3 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 46. 10 Remove the display assembly. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery.
... "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 21. 4 Remove the memory module(s). See "Removing the Display Bezel" on page 28. 7 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Wireless Mini-Card" on page 59. 68 | Removing the Camera Module See "Removing the Battery" on page 12. 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 14. 3 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 46. 10 Remove the display assembly. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery.
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Procedure 1 Peel the tapes that secure the camera module to the display back-cover. 2 Disconnect the camera cable from the camera module. 3 Peel the camera module off the display back-cover. 1 2 3 1 tapes (2) 3 camera cable 2 camera module Removing the Camera Module | 69
Procedure 1 Peel the tapes that secure the camera module to the display back-cover. 2 Disconnect the camera cable from the camera module. 3 Peel the camera module off the display back-cover. 1 2 3 1 tapes (2) 3 camera cable 2 camera module Removing the Camera Module | 69
