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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 19 Procedure 19 Postrequisites 19 Removing the Base Cover 20 Prerequisites 20 Procedure 20 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 19 Procedure 19 Postrequisites 19 Removing the Base Cover 20 Prerequisites 20 Procedure 20 Contents | 3
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After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. Removing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer, follow the steps... the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on the palm-rest. 1 2 3 1 tabs (4) 3 keyboard 2 plastic scribe Removing the Keyboard | 17 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Open the display as far as possible. 2 Using a plastic scribe, pry the...
After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. Removing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer, follow the steps... the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on the palm-rest. 1 2 3 1 tabs (4) 3 keyboard 2 plastic scribe Removing the Keyboard | 17 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Open the display as far as possible. 2 Using a plastic scribe, pry the...
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3 Turn the keyboard over and place it on the palm-rest. 4 Lift the connector latch and disconnect the keyboard cable from the keyboard-cable connector. 5 Lift the keyboard off the palm-rest. 1 2 1 keyboard cable 3 keyboard 3 4 2 connector latch 4 palm-rest 18 | Removing the Keyboard
3 Turn the keyboard over and place it on the palm-rest. 4 Lift the connector latch and disconnect the keyboard cable from the keyboard-cable connector. 5 Lift the keyboard off the palm-rest. 1 2 1 keyboard cable 3 keyboard 3 4 2 connector latch 4 palm-rest 18 | Removing the Keyboard
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...11. Postrequisites Replace the battery. Procedure 1 Slide the keyboard cable into the keyboard-cable connector and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable. 2 Slide the tabs at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replacing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the ...safety information that secure the keyboard to secure the keyboard under the tabs on page 13. After working inside your ...
...11. Postrequisites Replace the battery. Procedure 1 Slide the keyboard cable into the keyboard-cable connector and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable. 2 Slide the tabs at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replacing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the ...safety information that secure the keyboard to secure the keyboard under the tabs on page 13. After working inside your ...
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... 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. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 20. 3 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 17. After working inside your computer, follow the steps in "After Working Inside...
... 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. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 20. 3 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 17. After working inside your computer, follow the steps in "After Working Inside...
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Postrequisites 1 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 21. 3 Replace the battery. Replacing the Palm-Rest WARNING: Before working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "... page 11. Replacing the Palm-Rest | 33 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 13. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on the connector latches to secure the cables. 5 Close the display and turn the computer over. 6 Replace the...
Postrequisites 1 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 21. 3 Replace the battery. Replacing the Palm-Rest WARNING: Before working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "... page 11. Replacing the Palm-Rest | 33 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 13. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on the connector latches to secure the cables. 5 Close the display and turn the computer over. 6 Replace the...
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... page 20. 3 Remove the keyboard. Procedure 1 Disconnect the antenna cables from the wireless mini-card. 2 Remove the screw that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the...
... page 20. 3 Remove the keyboard. Procedure 1 Disconnect the antenna cables from the wireless mini-card. 2 Remove the screw that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the...
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...-card. 1 Align the notch on the wireless mini-card with the tab on the mini-card connector. 2 Insert the wireless mini-card at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. After working inside your computer, follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. Connectors on page 21....your computer and follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13. 36 | Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 33. 2 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest" on page 19. 3 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 9. Procedure...
...-card. 1 Align the notch on the wireless mini-card with the tab on the mini-card connector. 2 Insert the wireless mini-card at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. After working inside your computer, follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. Connectors on page 21....your computer and follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13. 36 | Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 33. 2 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest" on page 19. 3 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 9. Procedure...
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...working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. See "Removing the Battery" on page 20. 3 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 12. 2 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Palm-Rest" on page 17. 4 Remove... the palm-rest. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 30. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Remove the screw that shipped with its cable off the computer base. 1 23...
...working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. See "Removing the Battery" on page 20. 3 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 12. 2 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Palm-Rest" on page 17. 4 Remove... the palm-rest. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 30. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Remove the screw that shipped with its cable off the computer base. 1 23...
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For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 13. 38 | Replacing the I/O Board See "Replacing the Battery" on page 19. 3 Replace the base cover. Replacing the I/O Board WARNING...: Before working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 33. 2 Replace the keyboard. Procedure 1 Use the alignment posts on the computer base to place the I/O board in "Before You Begin" on the connector latch to the ...
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 13. 38 | Replacing the I/O Board See "Replacing the Battery" on page 19. 3 Replace the base cover. Replacing the I/O Board WARNING...: Before working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 33. 2 Replace the keyboard. Procedure 1 Use the alignment posts on the computer base to place the I/O board in "Before You Begin" on the connector latch to the ...
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...system setup after you replace the system board. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 17. 8 Remove the palm-rest. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 20. 4 Remove the memory module(s). See "Removing the Battery" on page 12. 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step...14. 3 Remove the base cover. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Palm-Rest" on page 24. 7 Remove the keyboard. NOTE: Before disconnecting the cables from step 1 to step 2 in "Removing the Hard Drive" on ...
...system setup after you replace the system board. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 17. 8 Remove the palm-rest. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 20. 4 Remove the memory module(s). See "Removing the Battery" on page 12. 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step...14. 3 Remove the base cover. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Palm-Rest" on page 24. 7 Remove the keyboard. NOTE: Before disconnecting the cables from step 1 to step 2 in "Removing the Hard Drive" on ...
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...memory module(s). See "Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery" on page 36. 2 Replace the palm-rest. Postrequisites 1 Replace the wireless Mini-Card. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 19. 4 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 5 in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 16. 9 Replace the battery. See... "Replacing the Battery" on page 33. 3 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 21. 8 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 4 in "Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 23. ...
...memory module(s). See "Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery" on page 36. 2 Replace the palm-rest. Postrequisites 1 Replace the wireless Mini-Card. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 19. 4 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 5 in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 16. 9 Replace the battery. See... "Replacing the Battery" on page 33. 3 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 21. 8 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 4 in "Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 23. ...
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... step 3 in "Removing the Hard Drive" on page 24. 4 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 20. 5 Remove the keyboard. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "After...
... step 3 in "Removing the Hard Drive" on page 24. 4 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 20. 5 Remove the keyboard. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "After...
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See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 33. 3 Replace the keyboard. Replacing the Fan | 47 Procedure 1 Place the fan on the computer base and replace the screw that shipped with your computer, follow the steps in "... step 3 to step 10 in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Postrequisites 1 Follow the instructions from step 3 to the system board. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "Replacing the System...
See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 33. 3 Replace the keyboard. Replacing the Fan | 47 Procedure 1 Place the fan on the computer base and replace the screw that shipped with your computer, follow the steps in "... step 3 to step 10 in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Postrequisites 1 Follow the instructions from step 3 to the system board. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "Replacing the System...
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... Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 3 in "Removing the Hard Drive" on page 20. 5 Remove the keyboard. See ... that shipped with your computer, follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 17. 6 Remove the palm-rest. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 9. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "Removing the System Board" on page ...
... Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 3 in "Removing the Hard Drive" on page 20. 5 Remove the keyboard. See ... that shipped with your computer, follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 17. 6 Remove the palm-rest. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 9. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "Removing the System Board" on page ...
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For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 11. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 19. 4 Replace ...the base cover. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 33. 3 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest" on page 13. 50 | Replacing the Cooling Assembly See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 21. 5 Follow the...
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 11. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 19. 4 Replace ...the base cover. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 33. 3 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest" on page 13. 50 | Replacing the Cooling Assembly See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 21. 5 Follow the...
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... Drive" on page 24. 4 Remove the base cover. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Hard-Drive Interposer Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your... computer, follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 20. 5 Remove the keyboard. Removing the Hard-Drive Interposer Board | 51 See "Removing the Battery" on page 12. 2 Follow the instructions from ...
... Drive" on page 24. 4 Remove the base cover. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Hard-Drive Interposer Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your... computer, follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 20. 5 Remove the keyboard. Removing the Hard-Drive Interposer Board | 51 See "Removing the Battery" on page 12. 2 Follow the instructions from ...
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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 27. 7 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 21. 5 Follow the instructions from ... "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 16. 6 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 10 in "Replacing the System Board" on page 9. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 13. Procedure 1 Connect the hard-drive interposer board to the system board. 2 Replace screws that shipped with your computer, follow the steps in...
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest" on page 27. 7 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 21. 5 Follow the instructions from ... "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 16. 6 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 10 in "Replacing the System Board" on page 9. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 13. Procedure 1 Connect the hard-drive interposer board to the system board. 2 Replace screws that shipped with your computer, follow the steps in...
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See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 20. 5 Remove the keyboard. Removing the Speakers WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer, follow the steps in "Before You Begin" ... and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Palm-Rest" on page 30. 7 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 7 in "Removing the Hard Drive" on page 24...
See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 20. 5 Remove the keyboard. Removing the Speakers WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer, follow the steps in "Before You Begin" ... and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Palm-Rest" on page 30. 7 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 7 in "Removing the Hard Drive" on page 24...
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See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 33. 3 Replace the keyboard. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. Procedure 1 Using the alignment posts on the ... Drive" on page 16. 6 Follow the instructions from step 3 to the computer base. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replacing the Speakers WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the speakers to step 10 in "Replacing the...
See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 33. 3 Replace the keyboard. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. Procedure 1 Using the alignment posts on the ... Drive" on page 16. 6 Follow the instructions from step 3 to the computer base. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replacing the Speakers WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the speakers to step 10 in "Replacing the...