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...Save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you are using a different operating system, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: If you turn off . CAUTION: To avoid damaging the components and cards, handle them by their electrical outlets. 4 ...Disconnect all open programs. 2 Follow the instructions to shut down your computer based on the operating system installed on your computer. • Windows 8: Move your mouse pointer to the upper-right or lower-right corner ...
...Save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you are using a different operating system, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: If you turn off . CAUTION: To avoid damaging the components and cards, handle them by their electrical outlets. 4 ...Disconnect all open programs. 2 Follow the instructions to shut down your computer based on the operating system installed on your computer. • Windows 8: Move your mouse pointer to the upper-right or lower-right corner ...
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... in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. You will hear a click when the battery is unlocked. 3 Lift and remove the battery off the computer base to the unlock position. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at...
... in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. You will hear a click when the battery is unlocked. 3 Lift and remove the battery off the computer base to the unlock position. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at...
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...best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. Procedure 1 Loosen the captive screw that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on the computer base. 1 captive screw 2 1 2 memory-module cover... Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the memory-module cover to the computer base. 2 Using your fingertips, lift the memory-module cover out of the slots on page 7. After working inside your computer,...
...best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. Procedure 1 Loosen the captive screw that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on the computer base. 1 captive screw 2 1 2 memory-module cover... Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the memory-module cover to the computer base. 2 Using your fingertips, lift the memory-module cover out of the slots on page 7. After working inside your computer,...
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... Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the memory-module cover to the computer base. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 7. NOTE...on the memory module with your computer, follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on the computer base and snap the memory-module cover into place. Replacing the Memory Module(s) | 17 For additional safety best practices...memory-module connector. 2 Slide the memory module firmly into the connector at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
... Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the memory-module cover to the computer base. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 7. NOTE...on the memory module with your computer, follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on the computer base and snap the memory-module cover into place. Replacing the Memory Module(s) | 17 For additional safety best practices...memory-module connector. 2 Slide the memory module firmly into the connector at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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... instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 7. See "Removing the Battery" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the optical-drive assembly to the...
... instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 7. See "Removing the Battery" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the optical-drive assembly to the...
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... to the optical-drive assembly. 4 Slide the optical-drive assembly into position and ensure that shipped with the screw hole on computer base. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13. 2 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. Replacing... the Optical-Drive Assembly | 21 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. Replacing the...
... to the optical-drive assembly. 4 Slide the optical-drive assembly into position and ensure that shipped with the screw hole on computer base. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13. 2 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. Replacing... the Optical-Drive Assembly | 21 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. Replacing the...
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..., read the safety information that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer base. 2 Slide the hard-drive assembly forward to step 2 in Sleep or On state. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. Procedure 1 Remove the...
..., read the safety information that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer base. 2 Slide the hard-drive assembly forward to step 2 in Sleep or On state. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. Procedure 1 Remove the...
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3 Using the pull-tab, lift the hard-drive assembly out of the computer base. 2 1 1 hard-drive assembly 2 pull-tab 4 Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive. 5 Lift the hard-drive bracket off the hard drive. 1 2 1 screws (2) 2 hard-drive bracket 24 | Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly
3 Using the pull-tab, lift the hard-drive assembly out of the computer base. 2 1 1 hard-drive assembly 2 pull-tab 4 Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive. 5 Lift the hard-drive bracket off the hard drive. 1 2 1 screws (2) 2 hard-drive bracket 24 | Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly
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... 3 to step 4 in "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 17. 2 Replace the battery. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with the screw holes on the...
... 3 to step 4 in "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 17. 2 Replace the battery. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with the screw holes on the...
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...on page 9. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 11. 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to the computer base. 1 1 screws (12) Removing the Palm-Rest | 31 Removing the Palm-Rest WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information ... to step 2 in "Before You Begin" on page 7. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Close the display and turn the computer over. 2 Remove the screws that shipped with your computer, follow the...
...on page 9. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 11. 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to the computer base. 1 1 screws (12) Removing the Palm-Rest | 31 Removing the Palm-Rest WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information ... to step 2 in "Before You Begin" on page 7. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Close the display and turn the computer over. 2 Remove the screws that shipped with your computer, follow the...
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5 Remove the screws that secure the palm-rest to the display assembly. 7 Lift the palm-rest off the computer base. 1 2 1 screws (7) 2 palm-rest Removing the Palm-Rest | 33 CAUTION: Carefully separate the palm-rest assembly from the display assembly to avoid damage to the system board. 6 Using a plastic scribe gently lift and release the tabs on palm-rest from the slots on the computer base.
5 Remove the screws that secure the palm-rest to the display assembly. 7 Lift the palm-rest off the computer base. 1 2 1 screws (7) 2 palm-rest Removing the Palm-Rest | 33 CAUTION: Carefully separate the palm-rest assembly from the display assembly to avoid damage to the system board. 6 Using a plastic scribe gently lift and release the tabs on palm-rest from the slots on the computer base.
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...Keyboard" on page 9. Replacing the Palm-Rest | 35 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. Replacing ...the Palm-Rest WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the palm-rest to the computer base. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13. 5 Follow the instructions in "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on the connector latches ...
...Keyboard" on page 9. Replacing the Palm-Rest | 35 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. Replacing ...the Palm-Rest WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the palm-rest to the computer base. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13. 5 Follow the instructions in "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on the connector latches ...
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Procedure 1 Remove the screw that secures the I/O board to the computer base. 2 Use the pull-tab to disconnect the I/O board cable from the connector on the system board. 3 Gently lift and remove the I/O board off the computer base. 3 1 1 I/O board 3 screw 2 2 I/O board cable 42 | Removing the I/O Board
Procedure 1 Remove the screw that secures the I/O board to the computer base. 2 Use the pull-tab to disconnect the I/O board cable from the connector on the system board. 3 Gently lift and remove the I/O board off the computer base. 3 1 1 I/O board 3 screw 2 2 I/O board cable 42 | Removing the I/O Board
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For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest" on page 29. 3 Replace the optical-drive assembly. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 35. 2 ...Postrequisites 1 Replace the palm-rest. Replacing the I/O Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the I/O board to the computer base. 3 Connect the I/O board cable to the connector on page 9. See "Replacing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 21. 4 Follow the instructions from step ...
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest" on page 29. 3 Replace the optical-drive assembly. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 35. 2 ...Postrequisites 1 Replace the palm-rest. Replacing the I/O Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the I/O board to the computer base. 3 Connect the I/O board cable to the connector on page 9. See "Replacing the Optical-Drive Assembly" on page 21. 4 Follow the instructions from step ...
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4 Remove the screw that secures the system board to the computer base. 5 Lift the system board off the computer base. 1 system board 2 1 screw Removing the System Board | 47
4 Remove the screw that secures the system board to the computer base. 5 Lift the system board off the computer base. 1 system board 2 1 screw Removing the System Board | 47
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... to enter system setup. 3 Navigate to the system board. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replacing the System Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with the screw hole on... the computer base. 2 Replace the screw that secures the system board to the computer base. 3 Connect the power-adapter-port cable, speaker cable, and the I/O board cable to the ...
... to enter system setup. 3 Navigate to the system board. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replacing the System Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with the screw hole on... the computer base. 2 Replace the screw that secures the system board to the computer base. 3 Connect the power-adapter-port cable, speaker cable, and the I/O board cable to the ...
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Procedure 1 Peel the tape that secures the LED silicon tubes to the computer base. 2 Lift and remove the LED silicon tubes off the computer base. 2 1 tape 1 2 LED silicon tubes 64 | Removing the Speakers
Procedure 1 Peel the tape that secures the LED silicon tubes to the computer base. 2 Lift and remove the LED silicon tubes off the computer base. 2 1 tape 1 2 LED silicon tubes 64 | Removing the Speakers
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3 Note the speaker cable routing and remove the cable from the routing guides on the computer base. 4 Lift the speakers, along with the speaker cable, off the computer base. 2 1 1 speaker cable routing 2 speakers (2) Removing the Speakers | 65
3 Note the speaker cable routing and remove the cable from the routing guides on the computer base. 4 Lift the speakers, along with the speaker cable, off the computer base. 2 1 1 speaker cable routing 2 speakers (2) Removing the Speakers | 65
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... instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Align the speakers on the computer base. 2 Route the speakers cable through the routing guides on page 49. 2 Replace the wireless mini-card. See "Replacing the Optical...
... instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Align the speakers on the computer base. 2 Route the speakers cable through the routing guides on page 49. 2 Replace the wireless mini-card. See "Replacing the Optical...
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4 Move aside the power adapter-port cable from the screws. 5 Remove the screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base. 6 Lift the display assembly off the computer base. 1 2 3 1 display assembly 3 power adapter-port cable 2 screws (3) Removing the Display Assembly | 71
4 Move aside the power adapter-port cable from the screws. 5 Remove the screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base. 6 Lift the display assembly off the computer base. 1 2 3 1 display assembly 3 power adapter-port cable 2 screws (3) Removing the Display Assembly | 71