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... 7 Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices . . . 7 Safety Instructions 7 Recommended Tools 8 2 After Working Inside Your Computer 9 3 Removing the Battery 11 Procedure 11 4 Replacing the Battery 13 Procedure 13 Postrequisites 13 5 Removing the Memory Module(s 15 Prerequisites 15 Procedure 15 6 Replacing the Memory Module(s 17 Procedure 17 Postrequisites 17 7 Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly . . . . . 19 Prerequisites 19 Procedure 19 8 Replacing the Optical-Drive Assembly . . . . . 21 Procedure 21 Postrequisites 21 9 Removing the Hard-Drive...
... 7 Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices . . . 7 Safety Instructions 7 Recommended Tools 8 2 After Working Inside Your Computer 9 3 Removing the Battery 11 Procedure 11 4 Replacing the Battery 13 Procedure 13 Postrequisites 13 5 Removing the Memory Module(s 15 Prerequisites 15 Procedure 15 6 Replacing the Memory Module(s 17 Procedure 17 Postrequisites 17 7 Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly . . . . . 19 Prerequisites 19 Procedure 19 8 Replacing the Optical-Drive Assembly . . . . . 21 Procedure 21 Postrequisites 21 9 Removing the Hard-Drive...
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... 15 Removing the Wireless Mini-Card 37 Prerequisites 37 Procedure 38 16 Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card 39 Procedure 39 Postrequisites 40 17 Removing the I/O Board 41 Prerequisites 41 Procedure 42 18 Replacing the I/O Board 43 Procedure 43 Postrequisites 43 19 Removing the System Board 45 Prerequisites 45 Procedure 46 20 Replacing the System Board 49 Procedure 49 Postrequisites 49 Entering the Service Tag in system setup...
... 15 Removing the Wireless Mini-Card 37 Prerequisites 37 Procedure 38 16 Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card 39 Procedure 39 Postrequisites 40 17 Removing the I/O Board 41 Prerequisites 41 Procedure 42 18 Replacing the I/O Board 43 Procedure 43 Postrequisites 43 19 Removing the System Board 45 Prerequisites 45 Procedure 46 20 Replacing the System Board 49 Procedure 49 Postrequisites 49 Entering the Service Tag in system setup...
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31 Removing the Display Bezel 75 Prerequisites 75 Procedure 76 32 Replacing the Display Bezel 77 Procedure 77 Postrequisites 77 33 Removing the Display Hinges 79 Prerequisites 79 Procedure 80 34 Replacing the Display Hinges 81 Procedure 81 Postrequisites 81 35 Removing the Display Panel 83 Prerequisites 83 Procedure 84 36 Replacing the Display Panel 87 Procedure 87 Postrequisites 87 37 Removing the Camera Module 89 Prerequisites 89 Procedure 90 38 Replacing the Camera Module 91 Procedure 91 Postrequisites 91 39 Flashing the BIOS 93 6 | Contents
31 Removing the Display Bezel 75 Prerequisites 75 Procedure 76 32 Replacing the Display Bezel 77 Procedure 77 Postrequisites 77 33 Removing the Display Hinges 79 Prerequisites 79 Procedure 80 34 Replacing the Display Hinges 81 Procedure 81 Postrequisites 81 35 Removing the Display Panel 83 Prerequisites 83 Procedure 84 36 Replacing the Display Panel 87 Procedure 87 Postrequisites 87 37 Removing the Camera Module 89 Prerequisites 89 Procedure 90 38 Replacing the Camera Module 91 Procedure 91 Postrequisites 91 39 Flashing the BIOS 93 6 | Contents
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... and all power sources before opening the computer cover or panels. For additional safety best practices information, see the documentation of the screen to open programs. 2 Follow the instructions to ground the system board. Microsoft Windows shuts down your computer based on the operating system installed on your computer. • Windows 8: Move your personal safety. NOTE: If you are using a different operating system, see...
... and all power sources before opening the computer cover or panels. For additional safety best practices information, see the documentation of the screen to open programs. 2 Follow the instructions to ground the system board. Microsoft Windows shuts down your computer based on the operating system installed on your computer. • Windows 8: Move your personal safety. NOTE: If you are using a different operating system, see...
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... the network device. When connecting cables, ensure that you must disengage before disconnecting the cable. See the safety instructions for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer. When disconnecting cables, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician is authorized to remove the computer cover and access any of the computer. CAUTION: Before touching...
... the network device. When connecting cables, ensure that you must disengage before disconnecting the cable. See the safety instructions for complete information about safety precautions, working inside the computer. When disconnecting cables, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician is authorized to remove the computer cover and access any of the computer. CAUTION: Before touching...
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... outlets. 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...
... outlets. 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...
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... 9. See "Removing the Battery" on page 7. Removing the 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 the computer base. 1 captive screw 2 1 2 memory-module cover Removing the Memory Module(s) | 15 Procedure 1 Loosen the captive screw that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in...
... 9. See "Removing the Battery" on page 7. Removing the 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 the computer base. 1 captive screw 2 1 2 memory-module cover Removing the Memory Module(s) | 15 Procedure 1 Loosen the captive screw that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in...
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3 Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory-module connector until the memory module pops up. 4 Remove the memory module from the memory-module connector. 3 2 1 1 securing clips (2) 3 memory module 2 memory-module connector 16 | Removing the Memory Module(s)
3 Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory-module connector until the memory module pops up. 4 Remove the memory module from the memory-module connector. 3 2 1 1 securing clips (2) 3 memory module 2 memory-module connector 16 | Removing the Memory Module(s)
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... with the tab on the memory-module connector. 2 Slide the memory module firmly into the connector at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13. 2 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on the computer base and snap the memory-module cover into place. NOTE: If you do not hear the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it clicks into...
... with the tab on the memory-module connector. 2 Slide the memory module firmly into the connector at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13. 2 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on the computer base and snap the memory-module cover into place. NOTE: If you do not hear the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it clicks into...
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.../regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the hard drive while the computer is in Sleep or On state. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 11. 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to disconnect the hard-drive assembly from the system board. 1 1 screws (2) 2 2 hard-drive assembly Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly | 23 After working inside your computer, follow the steps in "Before You...
.../regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the hard drive while the computer is in Sleep or On state. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 11. 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to disconnect the hard-drive assembly from the system board. 1 1 screws (2) 2 2 hard-drive assembly Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly | 23 After working inside your computer, follow the steps in "Before You...
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... Battery" on page 11. 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to the computer base. 1 1 screws (12) Removing the Palm-Rest | 31 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 steps in "Removing the Memory Module...
... Battery" on page 11. 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to the computer base. 1 1 screws (12) Removing the Palm-Rest | 31 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 steps in "Removing the Memory Module...
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... Area Network (WLAN) + Bluetooth combo card. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for wireless mini-cards from step 1 to step 2 in "Before You Begin" on page 19. 4 Remove the keyboard. Removing the Wireless Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer, follow the steps in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 11. 2 Follow the instructions...
... Area Network (WLAN) + Bluetooth combo card. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for wireless mini-cards from step 1 to step 2 in "Before You Begin" on page 19. 4 Remove the keyboard. Removing the Wireless Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer, follow the steps in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 11. 2 Follow the instructions...
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... optical-drive assembly. Removing the I /O Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer, follow the steps in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 7. Removing the I /O Board | 41 Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 31. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 19. 4 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing...
... optical-drive assembly. Removing the I /O Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer, follow the steps in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 7. Removing the I /O Board | 41 Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 31. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 19. 4 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing...
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... dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: Before disconnecting the cables from step 1 to step 2 in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 15. 3 Remove the hard-drive assembly. Removing the System Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 49. For additional safety best practices information, see "Entering the Service Tag in system setup after you replace the system board...
... dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: Before disconnecting the cables from step 1 to step 2 in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 15. 3 Remove the hard-drive assembly. Removing the System Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 49. For additional safety best practices information, see "Entering the Service Tag in system setup after you replace the system board...
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...-drive assembly. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13. 8 Follow the instructions in the Service Tag Input field. Entering the Service Tag in system setup 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press during POST to enter system setup. 3 Navigate to the system board. See "Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card" on page 35. 3 Replace the keyboard. After working inside your computer's Service Tag in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on the system board. 4 Connect the display cable...
...-drive assembly. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13. 8 Follow the instructions in the Service Tag Input field. Entering the Service Tag in system setup 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press during POST to enter system setup. 3 Navigate to the system board. See "Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card" on page 35. 3 Replace the keyboard. After working inside your computer's Service Tag in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on the system board. 4 Connect the display cable...
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... Begin" on page 31. 7 Remove the system board. Discard used coin-cell batteries according to step 2 in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 11. 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to the manufacturer's instructions. See "Removing the Battery" on page 15. 3 Remove the hard-drive assembly. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 23. 4 Remove the optical-drive assembly. WARNING: The coin-cell battery may explode if installed incorrectly. It is recommended...
... Begin" on page 31. 7 Remove the system board. Discard used coin-cell batteries according to step 2 in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 11. 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to the manufacturer's instructions. See "Removing the Battery" on page 15. 3 Remove the hard-drive assembly. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 23. 4 Remove the optical-drive assembly. WARNING: The coin-cell battery may explode if installed incorrectly. It is recommended...
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... palm-rest. See "Removing the Wireless Mini-Card" on page 31. 6 Remove the wireless mini-card. See "Removing the Palm-Rest" on page 37. 7 Remove the system board. See "Removing the System Board" on page 23. 3 Remove the optical-drive assembly. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 7. See "Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 45. See "Removing the Battery" on page 11...
... palm-rest. See "Removing the Wireless Mini-Card" on page 31. 6 Remove the wireless mini-card. See "Removing the Palm-Rest" on page 37. 7 Remove the system board. See "Removing the System Board" on page 23. 3 Remove the optical-drive assembly. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 7. See "Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 45. See "Removing the Battery" on page 11...
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.... 3 Remove the hard-drive assembly. Removing the Fan | 59 See "Removing the Battery" on page 11. 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 19. 5 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Palm-Rest" on page 37. 8 Remove the system board. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Wireless Mini-Card" on page 31. 7 Remove the wireless mini-card. See "Removing the System Board" on page 27. 6 Remove the palm-rest. After working...
.... 3 Remove the hard-drive assembly. Removing the Fan | 59 See "Removing the Battery" on page 11. 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 19. 5 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Palm-Rest" on page 37. 8 Remove the system board. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Wireless Mini-Card" on page 31. 7 Remove the wireless mini-card. See "Removing the System Board" on page 27. 6 Remove the palm-rest. After working...
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... your computer, follow the steps in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 15. 3 Remove the hard-drive assembly. See "Removing the Palm-Rest" on page 23. 4 Remove the optical-drive assembly. See "Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 31. 7 Remove the wireless mini-card. See "Removing the System Board" on page 37. 8 Remove the system board. Removing the Speakers | 63 Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 11. 2 Follow the...
... your computer, follow the steps in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 15. 3 Remove the hard-drive assembly. See "Removing the Palm-Rest" on page 23. 4 Remove the optical-drive assembly. See "Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 31. 7 Remove the wireless mini-card. See "Removing the System Board" on page 37. 8 Remove the system board. Removing the Speakers | 63 Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 11. 2 Follow the...
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... the Quick Start Guide that appear on the screen. Click BIOS. 5 Click Download File to download the latest BIOS file. 6 In the Please select your computer's Service Tag or Express Service Code: a Select one of the following options: • Automatically detect my Service Tag for your computer is available or after replacing the system board. To flash the BIOS: 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Go to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3 Locate the BIOS update file...
... the Quick Start Guide that appear on the screen. Click BIOS. 5 Click Download File to download the latest BIOS file. 6 In the Please select your computer's Service Tag or Express Service Code: a Select one of the following options: • Automatically detect my Service Tag for your computer is available or after replacing the system board. To flash the BIOS: 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Go to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3 Locate the BIOS update file...
