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Contents Before Working Inside Your Computer Before You Begin Recommended Tools Safety Instructions After Working Inside Your Computer Removing the Battery Procedure Replacing the Battery Procedure Removing the Optical Drive Prerequisites Procedure Replacing the Optical Drive Procedure Postrequisites Removing the Keyboard Prerequisites Procedure Replacing the Keyboard Procedure Postrequisites Removing the Base Cover Prerequisites Procedure Replacing the Base Cover Procedure Postrequisites 9 9 9 10 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 14 16 16 16 17 17 17 19 19 19 20 20 20 21 21 21 Contents | 3
Contents Before Working Inside Your Computer Before You Begin Recommended Tools Safety Instructions After Working Inside Your Computer Removing the Battery Procedure Replacing the Battery Procedure Removing the Optical Drive Prerequisites Procedure Replacing the Optical Drive Procedure Postrequisites Removing the Keyboard Prerequisites Procedure Replacing the Keyboard Procedure Postrequisites Removing the Base Cover Prerequisites Procedure Replacing the Base Cover Procedure Postrequisites 9 9 9 10 11 12 12 13 13 14 14 14 16 16 16 17 17 17 19 19 19 20 20 20 21 21 21 Contents | 3
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... Memory Module(s) 23 Procedure 23 Postrequisites 23 Removing the Hard Drive 24 Prerequisites 24 Procedure 24 Replacing the Hard Drive 26 Procedure 26 Postrequisites 26 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 27 Prerequisites 27 Procedure 27 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 28 Procedure 28 Postrequisites 28 Removing the Palm Rest 29 Prerequisites 29 Procedure 29 Replacing the Palm Rest 32 Procedure 32 Postrequisites 32 Removing the Wireless Card...
... Memory Module(s) 23 Procedure 23 Postrequisites 23 Removing the Hard Drive 24 Prerequisites 24 Procedure 24 Replacing the Hard Drive 26 Procedure 26 Postrequisites 26 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 27 Prerequisites 27 Procedure 27 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 28 Procedure 28 Postrequisites 28 Removing the Palm Rest 29 Prerequisites 29 Procedure 29 Replacing the Palm Rest 32 Procedure 32 Postrequisites 32 Removing the Wireless Card...
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Removing the Camera Module 65 Prerequisites 65 Procedure 66 Replacing the Camera Module 67 Procedure 67 Postrequisites 67 Removing the Power-Adapter Port 68 Prerequisites 68 Procedure 69 Replacing the Power-Adapter Port 70 Procedure 70 Postrequisites 70 Flashing the BIOS 71 Contents | 7
Removing the Camera Module 65 Prerequisites 65 Procedure 66 Replacing the Camera Module 67 Procedure 67 Postrequisites 67 Removing the Power-Adapter Port 68 Prerequisites 68 Procedure 69 Replacing the Power-Adapter Port 70 Procedure 70 Postrequisites 70 Flashing the BIOS 71 Contents | 7
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... open the Charms sidebar and click Settings→ Power→ Shut down. • Windows 7: Click Start → Shut down , disconnect it from the electrical outlet. 3 Disconnect all peripherals from your computer. from your computer. 4 Disconnect all cables - NOTE: If you turn off your computer. 1 Save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you are using a different operating...
... open the Charms sidebar and click Settings→ Power→ Shut down. • Windows 7: Click Start → Shut down , disconnect it from the electrical outlet. 3 Disconnect all peripherals from your computer. from your computer. 4 Disconnect all cables - NOTE: If you turn off your computer. 1 Save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you are using a different operating...
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... the cable from potential damage and make sure that the work , periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate static electricity, which could harm internal components. When connecting cables, make sure your personal safety. CAUTION: When you work surface is authorized to remove the computer cover and access any connector pins. Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from the network device.
... the cable from potential damage and make sure that the work , periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate static electricity, which could harm internal components. When connecting cables, make sure your personal safety. CAUTION: When you work surface is authorized to remove the computer cover and access any connector pins. Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from the network device.
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... the memory module pops up. 2 Slide and remove the memory module from the memory-module connector. 1 2 3 1 memory-module connector 3 memory module 2 securing-clips (2) 22 | Removing the Memory Module(s) Procedure 1 Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing-clips on page 20. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 12. 2 Remove the base cover. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. After working...
... the memory module pops up. 2 Slide and remove the memory module from the memory-module connector. 1 2 3 1 memory-module connector 3 memory module 2 securing-clips (2) 22 | Removing the Memory Module(s) Procedure 1 Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing-clips on page 20. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 12. 2 Remove the base cover. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. After working...
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... memory-module connector. 2 Slide the memory module firmly, at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Postrequisites 1 Replace the base cover. Procedure 1 Align the notch on the memory module with your computer, follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 13. Replacing the Memory Module(s) | 23 See "Replacing the Battery" on page 21. 2 Replace the battery. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions...
... memory-module connector. 2 Slide the memory module firmly, at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Postrequisites 1 Replace the base cover. Procedure 1 Align the notch on the memory module with your computer, follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 13. Replacing the Memory Module(s) | 23 See "Replacing the Battery" on page 21. 2 Replace the battery. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions...
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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 3 hard-drive bracket 2 3 2 screws (4) Removing the Hard Drive | 25
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 3 hard-drive bracket 2 3 2 screws (4) Removing the Hard Drive | 25
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... 11. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. Removing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that you note the BIOS settings before removing the coin-cell battery. CAUTION: Removing the coin-cell battery resets the BIOS settings to default. See "Removing the Battery" on page 9. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 12. 2 Remove the base cover.
... 11. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. Removing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that you note the BIOS settings before removing the coin-cell battery. CAUTION: Removing the coin-cell battery resets the BIOS settings to default. See "Removing the Battery" on page 9. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 12. 2 Remove the base cover.
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... + Bluetooth (black triangle) Antenna cable color schemes white black Postrequisites 1 Replace the palm rest. After working inside your computer. The following table provides the antenna cable color schemes for the wireless card supported by your computer, follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 13. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 19. 3 Replace the base cover. Replacing the Wireless Card...
... + Bluetooth (black triangle) Antenna cable color schemes white black Postrequisites 1 Replace the palm rest. After working inside your computer. The following table provides the antenna cable color schemes for the wireless card supported by your computer, follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 13. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 19. 3 Replace the base cover. Replacing the Wireless Card...
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... setup after you replace the system board. See "Removing the Battery" on page 12. 2 Follow the instructions from the system board, note the location of the connectors so that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in "Removing the Hard Drive" on page 24. 7 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Wireless Card" on page 22. 5 Remove the coin-cell battery. NOTE: Your computer's Service Tag is stored in "Before Working...
... setup after you replace the system board. See "Removing the Battery" on page 12. 2 Follow the instructions from the system board, note the location of the connectors so that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in "Removing the Hard Drive" on page 24. 7 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Wireless Card" on page 22. 5 Remove the coin-cell battery. NOTE: Your computer's Service Tag is stored in "Before Working...
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... page 9. See "Replacing the Fan" on page 45. 3 Connect the hard-drive interposer board to the system board. 4 Replace screws that secures the display cable. 10 Slide the I/O-board cable into the I/O-board cable connector and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable. 11 Connect the power-adapter-port cable and the speaker cable to the system board. 5 Turn the system-board assembly over. 6 Insert the system-board ports into the slots on the...
... page 9. See "Replacing the Fan" on page 45. 3 Connect the hard-drive interposer board to the system board. 4 Replace screws that secures the display cable. 10 Slide the I/O-board cable into the I/O-board cable connector and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable. 11 Connect the power-adapter-port cable and the speaker cable to the system board. 5 Turn the system-board assembly over. 6 Insert the system-board ports into the slots on the...
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... practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 29. 8 Remove the wireless card. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. See "Removing the Display Hinges" on page 20. 5 Remove the memory module(s). Removing the Display Panel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that...
... practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 29. 8 Remove the wireless card. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. See "Removing the Display Hinges" on page 20. 5 Remove the memory module(s). Removing the Display Panel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that...
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... dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 38. 10 Remove the display assembly. See "Removing the Wireless Card" on page 33. 9 Follow step 1 to step 3 in "Removing the Hard Drive" on page 22. 6 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 17. 7 Remove the palm rest. Removing the Camera Module | 65 Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 53. 11 Remove the display bezel. Removing the Camera Module WARNING: Before working...
... dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 38. 10 Remove the display assembly. See "Removing the Wireless Card" on page 33. 9 Follow step 1 to step 3 in "Removing the Hard Drive" on page 22. 6 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 17. 7 Remove the palm rest. Removing the Camera Module | 65 Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 53. 11 Remove the display bezel. Removing the Camera Module WARNING: Before working...
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Procedure 1 Disconnect the camera cable from the camera module. 2 Remove the screw that secures the camera module to the display back-cover. 3 Lift the camera module off the display back-cover. 4 1 2 3 1 screw 3 display back-cover 2 camera module 4 camera cable 66 | Removing the Camera Module
Procedure 1 Disconnect the camera cable from the camera module. 2 Remove the screw that secures the camera module to the display back-cover. 3 Lift the camera module off the display back-cover. 4 1 2 3 1 screw 3 display back-cover 2 camera module 4 camera cable 66 | Removing the Camera Module
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... Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 29. 8 Remove the wireless card. Removing the Power-Adapter Port WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer, follow the steps in "Removing the Hard Drive" on page 24. 4 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 22. 6 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Battery" on page...
... Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 29. 8 Remove the wireless card. Removing the Power-Adapter Port WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer, follow the steps in "Removing the Hard Drive" on page 24. 4 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 22. 6 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Battery" on page...
Inspiron 17 M731R Quick Start Guide
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...USB 3.0 ports (2) 15. Power‑adapter port 18. Digital microphone 2. Media‑card reader 8. Power‑status light 12. Network port 16. Power button 19. Hard-drive activity light 11. Optical drive 6. Wireless-status light 9. Camera 3. Headset port 13. Shortcut keys Switch to external display Turn off/on wireless Disable/enable touchpad Decrease brightness Play/Pause Play next track or chapter Decrease volume Increase volume Increase brightness Mute audio Play previous track or chapter NOTE: For more information, see Specifications at dell.com/support...
...USB 3.0 ports (2) 15. Power‑adapter port 18. Digital microphone 2. Media‑card reader 8. Power‑status light 12. Network port 16. Power button 19. Hard-drive activity light 11. Optical drive 6. Wireless-status light 9. Camera 3. Headset port 13. Shortcut keys Switch to external display Turn off/on wireless Disable/enable touchpad Decrease brightness Play/Pause Play next track or chapter Decrease volume Increase volume Increase brightness Mute audio Play previous track or chapter NOTE: For more information, see Specifications at dell.com/support...
Inspiron M731R Specifications
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... Inspiron 5735 • A10-5745M • A8-5545M AMD A76M Memory Connectors Capacities Type Speed Configurations supported Two DDR3 SODIMM connectors Up to 8 GB Dual-channel DDR3 Up to 35.60 mm) Width 16.22 in (412 mm) Depth 10.63 in (28.35 mm to 1333 MHz 2 GB, 4 GB, 6 GB, and 8 GB Ports and Connectors External: Network USB HDMI port Audio Internal: Mini Card...
... Inspiron 5735 • A10-5745M • A8-5545M AMD A76M Memory Connectors Capacities Type Speed Configurations supported Two DDR3 SODIMM connectors Up to 8 GB Dual-channel DDR3 Up to 35.60 mm) Width 16.22 in (412 mm) Depth 10.63 in (28.35 mm to 1333 MHz 2 GB, 4 GB, 6 GB, and 8 GB Ports and Connectors External: Network USB HDMI port Audio Internal: Mini Card...
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Communications Network adapter Wireless Video Controller: Integrated Memory: Integrated External display support Audio Controller Speaker Speaker output: Average Peak Internal microphone Volume controls Storage Interface Hard drives Configuration Optical drive Media-card reader Type Cards supported 10/100 Mbps Ethernet controller integrated on system board • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n • Bluetooth 4.0 • AMD Radeon HD 8510G with A8 APU • AMD Radeon HD 8610G with A10 APU System shared memory HDMI port Realtek ALC3223 Two speakers 2 watt 2.5 watt Digital microphone in camera ...
Communications Network adapter Wireless Video Controller: Integrated Memory: Integrated External display support Audio Controller Speaker Speaker output: Average Peak Internal microphone Volume controls Storage Interface Hard drives Configuration Optical drive Media-card reader Type Cards supported 10/100 Mbps Ethernet controller integrated on system board • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n • Bluetooth 4.0 • AMD Radeon HD 8510G with A8 APU • AMD Radeon HD 8610G with A10 APU System shared memory HDMI port Realtek ALC3223 Two speakers 2 watt 2.5 watt Digital microphone in camera ...
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... perform secondary functions. To type the alternate character, press and the desired key. These keys can be used to type alternate characters or to 135 degrees 0.2388 mm Brightness can be controlled using keyboard shortcut keys Chiclet keyboard Some keys on your keyboard have two symbols on them. Display Type Resolution Dimensions (Active Area): Height Width Diagonal Refresh rate Operating angle Pixel pitch Controls Keyboard Type Shortcut keys Camera Resolution: Still image Video (maximum...
... perform secondary functions. To type the alternate character, press and the desired key. These keys can be used to type alternate characters or to 135 degrees 0.2388 mm Brightness can be controlled using keyboard shortcut keys Chiclet keyboard Some keys on your keyboard have two symbols on them. Display Type Resolution Dimensions (Active Area): Height Width Diagonal Refresh rate Operating angle Pixel pitch Controls Keyboard Type Shortcut keys Camera Resolution: Still image Video (maximum...