Service Manual
Page 2
... 2011-02 Rev. A00 is subject to hardware or loss of Dell Inc. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to change without the written permission of data if instructions are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Trademarks used in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, and Inspiron™ are not followed. Information in this document is strictly...
... 2011-02 Rev. A00 is subject to hardware or loss of Dell Inc. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to change without the written permission of data if instructions are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Trademarks used in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, and Inspiron™ are not followed. Information in this document is strictly...
Service Manual
Page 3
Contents 1 Before You Begin 9 Recommended Tools 9 Turning Off Your Computer 9 Before Working Inside Your Computer 10 2 Top Cover 13 Removing the Top Cover 13 Replacing the Top Cover 14 3 Battery 15 Removing the Battery 15 Replacing the Battery 16 4 Module Cover 17 Removing the Module Cover 17 Replacing the Module Cover 18 5 Optical Drive 19 Removing the Optical Drive 19 Contents 3
Contents 1 Before You Begin 9 Recommended Tools 9 Turning Off Your Computer 9 Before Working Inside Your Computer 10 2 Top Cover 13 Removing the Top Cover 13 Replacing the Top Cover 14 3 Battery 15 Removing the Battery 15 Replacing the Battery 16 4 Module Cover 17 Removing the Module Cover 17 Replacing the Module Cover 18 5 Optical Drive 19 Removing the Optical Drive 19 Contents 3
Service Manual
Page 4
Replacing the Optical Drive 21 6 Memory Module(s 23 Removing the Memory Module(s 23 Replacing the Memory Module(s 24 7 Keyboard 27 Removing the Keyboard 27 Replacing the Keyboard 29 8 Palm-Rest Assembly 31 Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly 31 Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly 34 9 Hot-Key Board 37 Removing the Hot-Key Board 37 Replacing the Hot-Key Board 38 10 Power Button Board 41 Removing the Power Button Board 41 Replacing the Power Button Board 42 4 Contents
Replacing the Optical Drive 21 6 Memory Module(s 23 Removing the Memory Module(s 23 Replacing the Memory Module(s 24 7 Keyboard 27 Removing the Keyboard 27 Replacing the Keyboard 29 8 Palm-Rest Assembly 31 Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly 31 Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly 34 9 Hot-Key Board 37 Removing the Hot-Key Board 37 Replacing the Hot-Key Board 38 10 Power Button Board 41 Removing the Power Button Board 41 Replacing the Power Button Board 42 4 Contents
Service Manual
Page 5
11 Wireless Mini-Card(s 45 Removing the Mini-Card(s 45 Replacing the Mini-Card(s 47 12 Thermal Fan 49 Removing the Thermal Fan 49 Replacing the Thermal Fan 50 13 Display 53 Display Assembly 53 Removing the Display Assembly 53 Replacing the Display Assembly 56 Display Bezel 57 Removing the Display Bezel 57 Replacing the Display Bezel 58 Display Panel 58 Removing the Display Panel 58 Replacing the Display Panel 59 Display Cable 60 Removing the Display Cable 60 Replacing the Display Cable 60 Hinge Caps 61 Removing the Hinge Caps 61 Replacing the Hinge Caps 62 Display ...
11 Wireless Mini-Card(s 45 Removing the Mini-Card(s 45 Replacing the Mini-Card(s 47 12 Thermal Fan 49 Removing the Thermal Fan 49 Replacing the Thermal Fan 50 13 Display 53 Display Assembly 53 Removing the Display Assembly 53 Replacing the Display Assembly 56 Display Bezel 57 Removing the Display Bezel 57 Replacing the Display Bezel 58 Display Panel 58 Removing the Display Panel 58 Replacing the Display Panel 59 Display Cable 60 Removing the Display Cable 60 Replacing the Display Cable 60 Hinge Caps 61 Removing the Hinge Caps 61 Replacing the Hinge Caps 62 Display ...
Service Manual
Page 6
Removing the Display Brackets 62 Replacing the Display Brackets 63 14 Camera Module 65 Removing the Camera Module 65 Replacing the Camera Module 66 15 Hinge Cover 69 Removing the Hinge Cover 69 Replacing the Hinge Cover 71 16 VGA Connector Board 73 Removing the VGA Connector Board 73 Replacing the VGA Connector Board 74 17 System Board 77 Removing the System Board 77 Replacing the System Board 81 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 82 18 Speakers 83 Removing the Speakers 83 Replacing the Speakers 84 6 Contents
Removing the Display Brackets 62 Replacing the Display Brackets 63 14 Camera Module 65 Removing the Camera Module 65 Replacing the Camera Module 66 15 Hinge Cover 69 Removing the Hinge Cover 69 Replacing the Hinge Cover 71 16 VGA Connector Board 73 Removing the VGA Connector Board 73 Replacing the VGA Connector Board 74 17 System Board 77 Removing the System Board 77 Replacing the System Board 81 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 82 18 Speakers 83 Removing the Speakers 83 Replacing the Speakers 84 6 Contents
Service Manual
Page 7
19 Coin-Cell Battery 87 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 87 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 88 20 Thermal Cooling Assembly 89 Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly 89 Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly 90 21 Processor Module 91 Removing the Processor Module 91 Replacing the Processor Module 92 22 Hard-Drive Assembly 95 Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly 95 Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly 97 23 I/O Board 99 Removing the I/O Board 99 Replacing the I/O Board 100 24 AC-Adapter Connector 101 Removing the AC-Adapter Connector 101 Contents 7
19 Coin-Cell Battery 87 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 87 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 88 20 Thermal Cooling Assembly 89 Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly 89 Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly 90 21 Processor Module 91 Removing the Processor Module 91 Replacing the Processor Module 92 22 Hard-Drive Assembly 95 Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly 95 Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly 97 23 I/O Board 99 Removing the I/O Board 99 Replacing the I/O Board 100 24 AC-Adapter Connector 101 Removing the AC-Adapter Connector 101 Contents 7
Service Manual
Page 9
... procedure assumes that the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver • Plastic scribe • BIOS executable update program available at support.dell.com Turning Off Your Computer CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs. 2 Click the Start button...
... procedure assumes that the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver • Plastic scribe • BIOS executable update program available at support.dell.com Turning Off Your Computer CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs. 2 Click the Start button...
Service Manual
Page 10
... by its edges, not by its metal mounting bracket. WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched. 2 Turn off your computer (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at... dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Do not touch the components or contacts on the cable itself. Some cables have connectors with care. As you begin working ...
... by its edges, not by its metal mounting bracket. WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched. 2 Turn off your computer (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at... dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Do not touch the components or contacts on the cable itself. Some cables have connectors with care. As you begin working ...
Service Manual
Page 11
Before You Begin 11 CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15) before working inside the computer. 7 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15). 8 Turn the computer top-side up, open the display, and press the power button to ground the system board.
Before You Begin 11 CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15) before working inside the computer. 7 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15). 8 Turn the computer top-side up, open the display, and press the power button to ground the system board.
Service Manual
Page 13
...Removing the Top Cover 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Press and hold the release button that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs... due to servicing that secures the top cover to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the display back cover. 3 Slide and lift the top cover.
...Removing the Top Cover 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Press and hold the release button that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs... due to servicing that secures the top cover to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the display back cover. 3 Slide and lift the top cover.
Service Manual
Page 14
... screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in "Before You Begin" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that the Dell logo is facing towards the back of the computer while replacing the top cover. 2 Align the top cover to the computer. 14 Top Cover CAUTION...
... screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in "Before You Begin" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that the Dell logo is facing towards the back of the computer while replacing the top cover. 2 Align the top cover to the computer. 14 Top Cover CAUTION...
Service Manual
Page 15
...computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer). Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. Damage due to the unlock position. 5 Slide and lift the battery out of the battery bay. Removing the Battery 1 ...15 CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding...
...computer. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer). Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. Damage due to the unlock position. 5 Slide and lift the battery out of the battery bay. Removing the Battery 1 ...15 CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding...
Service Manual
Page 16
3 2 1 1 battery release latch 2 battery 3 battery lock latch Replacing the Battery 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place. 3 Slide the battery lock latch to the lock position. 16 Battery
3 2 1 1 battery release latch 2 battery 3 battery lock latch Replacing the Battery 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place. 3 Slide the battery lock latch to the lock position. 16 Battery
Service Manual
Page 17
... due to servicing that shipped with your computer. 4 Module Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your warranty. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the... page 15). 3 Loosen the captive screw that secures the module cover to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
... due to servicing that shipped with your computer. 4 Module Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your warranty. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the... page 15). 3 Loosen the captive screw that secures the module cover to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Service Manual
Page 18
Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer base. 4 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on the computer base and gently snap the cover in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the tabs on the module cover with the slots on page 16). 1 2 3 1 captive screw 2 module cover 3 tabs (2) Replacing the Module Cover 1 Follow the instructions in place. 3 Tighten the captive screw that no stray screws remain inside the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the module cover to the computer. 18 Module Cover
Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer base. 4 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on the computer base and gently snap the cover in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the tabs on the module cover with the slots on page 16). 1 2 3 1 captive screw 2 module cover 3 tabs (2) Replacing the Module Cover 1 Follow the instructions in place. 3 Tighten the captive screw that no stray screws remain inside the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the module cover to the computer. 18 Module Cover
Service Manual
Page 19
...screw that secures the optical-drive assembly to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Optical Drive 19 5 Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by... Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. For additional safety best practices...
...screw that secures the optical-drive assembly to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Optical Drive 19 5 Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by... Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. For additional safety best practices...
Service Manual
Page 20
2 1 1 optical-drive assembly 2 screw 6 Remove the two screws that secure the optical-drive bracket to the optical drive. 7 Pull the optical-drive bezel to detach it from the optical drive. 20 Optical Drive
2 1 1 optical-drive assembly 2 screw 6 Remove the two screws that secure the optical-drive bracket to the optical drive. 7 Pull the optical-drive bezel to detach it from the optical drive. 20 Optical Drive
Service Manual
Page 21
Failure to do so may result in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the tabs on the optical-drive bezel with the slots on the optical drive and snap the optical-drive bezel into place. 3 Align the screw holes on the optical-drive bracket with the screw holes on the optical drive and replace the two screws. 4 Slide the optical-drive assembly into the optical-drive compartment until it is fully seated. 5 Replace the screw that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Optical Drive 21 4 1 2 3 1 screws (2) 3 optical drive 2 optical-drive bracket 4 optical-drive bezel Replacing the ...
Failure to do so may result in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the tabs on the optical-drive bezel with the slots on the optical drive and snap the optical-drive bezel into place. 3 Align the screw holes on the optical-drive bracket with the screw holes on the optical drive and replace the two screws. 4 Slide the optical-drive assembly into the optical-drive compartment until it is fully seated. 5 Replace the screw that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Optical Drive 21 4 1 2 3 1 screws (2) 3 optical drive 2 optical-drive bracket 4 optical-drive bezel Replacing the ...