Inspiron 17 M731R Owners Manual
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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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Prerequisites Remove the battery. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer,...Your Computer" on page 11. See "Removing the Battery" on the palm rest. 1 2 3 1 tabs (4) 3 keyboard 2 plastic scribe Removing the Keyboard | 17 Procedure 1 Open the display as far as possible. 2 Using a plastic scribe, pry the keyboard from the tabs on page 12. After working inside your computer...
Prerequisites Remove the battery. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer,...Your Computer" on page 11. See "Removing the Battery" on the palm rest. 1 2 3 1 tabs (4) 3 keyboard 2 plastic scribe Removing the Keyboard | 17 Procedure 1 Open the display as far as possible. 2 Using a plastic scribe, pry the keyboard from the tabs on page 12. After working inside your computer...
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... in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 12. 2 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page...
... in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 12. 2 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page...
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... screw that shipped with your computer, follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 17. 4 Remove the palm rest. Removing the Wireless Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the wireless card to the... instructions in "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
... screw that shipped with your computer, follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 17. 4 Remove the palm rest. Removing the Wireless Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the wireless card to the... instructions in "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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..., follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. See "Removing the Battery" on page 17. 4 Remove the palm rest. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 29. See "Removing the Palm Rest" on page...
..., follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. See "Removing the Battery" on page 17. 4 Remove the palm rest. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 29. See "Removing the Palm Rest" on page...
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... the Optical Drive" on page 14. 3 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 17. 8 Remove the palm rest. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 29. 9 Remove the wireless card. NOTE: Before disconnecting the...
... the Optical Drive" on page 14. 3 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 17. 8 Remove the palm rest. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 29. 9 Remove the wireless card. NOTE: Before disconnecting the...
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... step 8 in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "Removing the System Board" on page 17. 6 Remove the palm rest. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 20. 5 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Base Cover" on... page 29. 7 Remove the wireless card. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 38.
... step 8 in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "Removing the System Board" on page 17. 6 Remove the palm rest. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 20. 5 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Base Cover" on... page 29. 7 Remove the wireless card. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 38.
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... order (indicated on the heat-sink), remove the screws that shipped with your computer, follow the steps in "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 17. 6 Remove the palm rest. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 9. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage...
... order (indicated on the heat-sink), remove the screws that shipped with your computer, follow the steps in "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 17. 6 Remove the palm rest. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 9. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage...
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For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Wireless Card" on page 38. Procedure 1 Remove the screws that shipped with your computer, follow the steps in "Before Working ... the battery. See "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 9. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "Removing the Hard Drive" on page 17. 6 Remove the palm rest. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 11. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 24. 4 Remove the base cover. See "Removing...
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Wireless Card" on page 38. Procedure 1 Remove the screws that shipped with your computer, follow the steps in "Before Working ... the battery. See "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 9. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "Removing the Hard Drive" on page 17. 6 Remove the palm rest. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 11. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 24. 4 Remove the base cover. See "Removing...
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...See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 24. 4 Remove the base cover. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 20. 5 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the ... your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer, follow the steps in "Removing the Hard Drive" on page 17. 6 Remove the palm rest. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page...
...See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 24. 4 Remove the base cover. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 20. 5 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the ... your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer, follow the steps in "Removing the Hard Drive" on page 17. 6 Remove the palm rest. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page...
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... Board" on page 38. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 20. 5 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 17. 6 Remove the palm rest. Removing the Display Assembly | 53 Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. Removing the Display Assembly WARNING: Before working inside ... Working Inside Your Computer" on page 29. 7 Remove the wireless card. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 9. See "Removing the Wireless Card" on page 33. 8 Follow step 1 to...
... Board" on page 38. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 20. 5 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 17. 6 Remove the palm rest. Removing the Display Assembly | 53 Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. Removing the Display Assembly WARNING: Before working inside ... Working Inside Your Computer" on page 29. 7 Remove the wireless card. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 9. See "Removing the Wireless Card" on page 33. 8 Follow step 1 to...
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... "Removing the Keyboard" on page 29. 7 Remove the wireless card. See "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 17. 6 Remove the palm rest. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Battery" on page 12. 2 Follow step 1 to step 2 in "Removing the Optical...
... "Removing the Keyboard" on page 29. 7 Remove the wireless card. See "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 17. 6 Remove the palm rest. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Battery" on page 12. 2 Follow step 1 to step 2 in "Removing the Optical...
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... 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 56. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Battery" on page 12. 2 Follow step 1 to step 2 in "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 14...your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. See "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 17. 6 Remove the palm rest. Removing the Display Hinges | 59 Removing the Display Hinges WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read ...
... 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 56. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Battery" on page 12. 2 Follow step 1 to step 2 in "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 14...your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. See "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 17. 6 Remove the palm rest. Removing the Display Hinges | 59 Removing the Display Hinges WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read ...
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... "Removing the System Board" on page 53. 11 Remove the display bezel. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Battery" on page 12. 2 Follow step 1 to step 2 in "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 14...5 Remove the memory module(s). See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 56. 12 Remove the display hinges. See "Removing the Display Bezel" on page 17. 7 Remove the palm rest. See "Removing the Display Hinges" on page 22. 6 Remove the keyboard. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "...
... "Removing the System Board" on page 53. 11 Remove the display bezel. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Battery" on page 12. 2 Follow step 1 to step 2 in "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 14...5 Remove the memory module(s). See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 56. 12 Remove the display hinges. See "Removing the Display Bezel" on page 17. 7 Remove the palm rest. See "Removing the Display Hinges" on page 22. 6 Remove the keyboard. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "...
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See "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 17. 7 Remove the palm rest. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 29. 8 Remove the wireless card. See "Removing the Display Bezel" on page 20. 5 Remove the ... base cover. See "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 22. 6 Remove the keyboard. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Camera Module | 65 After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11...
See "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 17. 7 Remove the palm rest. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 29. 8 Remove the wireless card. See "Removing the Display Bezel" on page 20. 5 Remove the ... base cover. See "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 22. 6 Remove the keyboard. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Camera Module | 65 After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11...
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... in "Before Working Inside Your Computer" 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 53. 68 | Removing the Power-Adapter Port See "Removing the Display Assembly" on page... 17. 7 Remove the palm rest. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 22. 6 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page...
... in "Before Working Inside Your Computer" 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 53. 68 | Removing the Power-Adapter Port See "Removing the Display Assembly" on page... 17. 7 Remove the palm rest. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 22. 6 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page...
Inspiron 17 M731R Quick Start Guide
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... 12. Security‑cable slot 5. Headset port 13. Features 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 Product Support Contact Dell Regulatory and safety Computer model Regulatory model and type dell.com/support dell.com/contactdell dell.com/regulatory_compliance Inspiron 5735 P17E P17E003 11 10 9 8 © 2013 Dell Inc. © 2013 Microsoft Corporation. Camera 3. USB 2.0 port 7. Media‑...
... 12. Security‑cable slot 5. Headset port 13. Features 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 Product Support Contact Dell Regulatory and safety Computer model Regulatory model and type dell.com/support dell.com/contactdell dell.com/regulatory_compliance Inspiron 5735 P17E P17E003 11 10 9 8 © 2013 Dell Inc. © 2013 Microsoft Corporation. Camera 3. USB 2.0 port 7. Media‑...
Inspiron 17 M731R Specifications (Accessibility Compliant)
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Dimensions and Weight Height (front to back): With 4-cell battery 1.12 in to 1.17 in (28.35 mm to 29.60 mm) With 6-cell battery 1.12 in to 1.40 in (270 mm) Weight with 6-cell battery (minimum) 6.39 lb (2....90 kg) NOTE: The weight of your laptop varies depending on the configuration ordered and the manufacturing variability. System Information Computer model Processor Chipset 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...
Dimensions and Weight Height (front to back): With 4-cell battery 1.12 in to 1.17 in (28.35 mm to 29.60 mm) With 6-cell battery 1.12 in to 1.40 in (270 mm) Weight with 6-cell battery (minimum) 6.39 lb (2....90 kg) NOTE: The weight of your laptop varies depending on the configuration ordered and the manufacturing variability. System Information Computer model Processor Chipset 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...
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... Camera Resolution: Still image Video (maximum) Diagonal viewing angle Touchpad Resolution: Horizontal Vertical Dimensions: Width Height 17.3-inch HD+ WLED with TrueLife 1600 x 900 8.46 in (214.81 mm) 15.04 in (381.89 mm) 17.30 in (56 mm) To perform secondary functions, press and the desired key. 0.92 megapixels 1280...
... Camera Resolution: Still image Video (maximum) Diagonal viewing angle Touchpad Resolution: Horizontal Vertical Dimensions: Width Height 17.3-inch HD+ WLED with TrueLife 1600 x 900 8.46 in (214.81 mm) 15.04 in (381.89 mm) 17.30 in (56 mm) To perform secondary functions, press and the desired key. 0.92 megapixels 1280...