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... 45 Removing the Hybrid Cooling Fan 46 Microprocessor Module 47 Removing the Microprocessor Module 47 Replacing the Microprocessor Module 48 Reserve Battery 49 Removing the Reserve Battery 49 Replacing the Reserve Battery 50 Speaker Assemblies 50 Removing the Speaker Assemblies 51 Replacing the Speaker Assembly 53 System Board Assembly 53 Removing the System...
... 45 Removing the Hybrid Cooling Fan 46 Microprocessor Module 47 Removing the Microprocessor Module 47 Replacing the Microprocessor Module 48 Reserve Battery 49 Removing the Reserve Battery 49 Replacing the Reserve Battery 50 Speaker Assemblies 50 Removing the Speaker Assemblies 51 Replacing the Speaker Assembly 53 System Board Assembly 53 Removing the System...
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Battery and Modular Bay Latch Assemblies 57 Removing the Battery and Modular Bay Latch Assemblies . . . . 57 Index 59 Contents 7
Battery and Modular Bay Latch Assemblies 57 Removing the Battery and Modular Bay Latch Assemblies . . . . 57 Index 59 Contents 7
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Preparing to Work Inside the Computer NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on a flat work surface. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery and secondary battery (if present) before you work, use . 11 Remove ... and the secondary battery from the PC Card slot. 9 Close the display and turn the computer upside down the computer using the computer's operating system, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds. 4 Make sure the computer is not covered by Dell is undocked. 5 Disconnect the ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Preparing to Work Inside the Computer NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on a flat work surface. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery and secondary battery (if present) before you work, use . 11 Remove ... and the secondary battery from the PC Card slot. 9 Close the display and turn the computer upside down the computer using the computer's operating system, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds. 4 Make sure the computer is not covered by Dell is undocked. 5 Disconnect the ...
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... • Small plastic scribe • Microprocessor extractor • Flash BIOS update program diskette or CD (required only when upgrading the microprocessor or replacing the reserve battery) System Orientation back left right front B e fo re You Be gin 11
... • Small plastic scribe • Microprocessor extractor • Flash BIOS update program diskette or CD (required only when upgrading the microprocessor or replacing the reserve battery) System Orientation back left right front B e fo re You Be gin 11
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SECTION 2 Removing and Replacing Parts Components Hard Drive Memory Module Mini-PCI Card Assembly Keyboard Assembly Removing the Display Assembly Display Assembly Latch Hinge Covers Palmrest Assembly Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly Hybrid Cooling Fan Microprocessor Module Reserve Battery Speaker Assemblies System Board Assembly Battery and Modular Bay Latch Assemblies www.dell.com | support.dell.com
SECTION 2 Removing and Replacing Parts Components Hard Drive Memory Module Mini-PCI Card Assembly Keyboard Assembly Removing the Display Assembly Display Assembly Latch Hinge Covers Palmrest Assembly Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly Hybrid Cooling Fan Microprocessor Module Reserve Battery Speaker Assemblies System Board Assembly Battery and Modular Bay Latch Assemblies www.dell.com | support.dell.com
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... each procedure in this manual assumes that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by performing the removal procedure in reverse order. 16 Removi ng and Replacing Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com Components Exploded View display-assembly top cover keyboard palmrest assembly ...center control cover left speaker/antenna assembly hard drive main battery thermal cooling assembly hybrid cooling fan system board right ...
... each procedure in this manual assumes that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by performing the removal procedure in reverse order. 16 Removi ng and Replacing Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com Components Exploded View display-assembly top cover keyboard palmrest assembly ...center control cover left speaker/antenna assembly hard drive main battery thermal cooling assembly hybrid cooling fan system board right ...
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.... 3 Pull the hard drive straight out of computer M3 x 5-mm screw hard drive door Removing the Hard Drive NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any installed batteries. Removing and Repl aci ng Part s 17 Hard Drive bottom of the bottom case assembly. Hard Drive NOTICE: The hard drive is flush with the...
.... 3 Pull the hard drive straight out of computer M3 x 5-mm screw hard drive door Removing the Hard Drive NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any installed batteries. Removing and Repl aci ng Part s 17 Hard Drive bottom of the bottom case assembly. Hard Drive NOTICE: The hard drive is flush with the...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2 Push down on the computer. Memory Module Memory Module Cover Removing the Memory Module Cover NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. b Place your finger under the cover at the indentation and lift and slide the cover open. 18...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2 Push down on the computer. Memory Module Memory Module Cover Removing the Memory Module Cover NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. b Place your finger under the cover at the indentation and lift and slide the cover open. 18...
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Removing and Repl aci ng Part s 19 NOTE: The screw labeled with the "circle K" in the middle of the memory module cover secures the keyboard assembly and does not secure the memory module cover. Memory Modules JDIM 1 JDIM 2 inner tabs (2 per socket) memory module sockets (2) Removing the Memory Modules NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.
Removing and Repl aci ng Part s 19 NOTE: The screw labeled with the "circle K" in the middle of the memory module cover secures the keyboard assembly and does not secure the memory module cover. Memory Modules JDIM 1 JDIM 2 inner tabs (2 per socket) memory module sockets (2) Removing the Memory Modules NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.
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... If you are installing a wireless NIC, fold and tuck the unused interface cables into the socket. 2 Depending on the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing the Mini-PCI Card Assembly NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any attached cables....release the mini-PCI card assembly from its socket, spread apart the metal securing tabs until it snaps into its socket and disconnect any installed batteries. Do not force the connection. 1 Align the mini-PCI card with the cover. NOTE: A modem-only mini-PCI card has one ...
... If you are installing a wireless NIC, fold and tuck the unused interface cables into the socket. 2 Depending on the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing the Mini-PCI Card Assembly NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any attached cables....release the mini-PCI card assembly from its socket, spread apart the metal securing tabs until it snaps into its socket and disconnect any installed batteries. Do not force the connection. 1 Align the mini-PCI card with the cover. NOTE: A modem-only mini-PCI card has one ...
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... following procedure. 1 Remove the hard drive. 2 Turn the computer over, and remove the five M2.5 x 12-mm screws from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries.
... following procedure. 1 Remove the hard drive. 2 Turn the computer over, and remove the five M2.5 x 12-mm screws from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries.
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... in the bottom case assembly. 4 Check that the keyboard is not pinched when you remove the palmrest assembly; www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: Position the keyboard flex cable so it is correctly installed. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by ...using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries...
... in the bottom case assembly. 4 Check that the keyboard is not pinched when you remove the palmrest assembly; www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: Position the keyboard flex cable so it is correctly installed. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by ...using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries...
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... assembly. Removing the 14.1-Inch Display Panel NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure. 1 Remove the hard drive. 2 Remove the... display assembly. 3 Use the scribe to carefully separate the bezel from the display-assembly top cover. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing the 14.1-Inch Display Assembly Bezel NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove...
... assembly. Removing the 14.1-Inch Display Panel NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure. 1 Remove the hard drive. 2 Remove the... display assembly. 3 Use the scribe to carefully separate the bezel from the display-assembly top cover. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing the 14.1-Inch Display Assembly Bezel NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove...
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... avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing the Display-Feed Flex Cable (14.1-Inch Display Panel) Display-Feed Flex Cable display panel connector top flex cable ...connector pull tab bottom flex cable connector inverter connector NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any installed batteries. NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the...
... avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing the Display-Feed Flex Cable (14.1-Inch Display Panel) Display-Feed Flex Cable display panel connector top flex cable ...connector pull tab bottom flex cable connector inverter connector NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any installed batteries. NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the...
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...top cover. Removing the 12.1-Inch Display Panel NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid damage to the bezel, do not bend the bezel while separating it from the display-assembly top cover. 5 .... 3 Remove the display assembly bezel. 4 Remove the hinge covers. 5 Remove the four M3 x 3-mm screws on the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing the 12.1-Inch Display Assembly Bezel NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed...
...top cover. Removing the 12.1-Inch Display Panel NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid damage to the bezel, do not bend the bezel while separating it from the display-assembly top cover. 5 .... 3 Remove the display assembly bezel. 4 Remove the hinge covers. 5 Remove the four M3 x 3-mm screws on the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing the 12.1-Inch Display Assembly Bezel NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing the Display-Feed Flex Cable (12.1-Inch Display Panel) Display-Feed Flex Cable bottom flex cable connector pull tab top flex cable connector inverter connector display panel connector NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing the Display-Feed Flex Cable (12.1-Inch Display Panel) Display-Feed Flex Cable bottom flex cable connector pull tab top flex cable connector inverter connector display panel connector NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid...
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... that covers the display panel connector. 8 Pull the top flex cable connector down and away to remove it from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by pulling straight up on the computer.
... that covers the display panel connector. 8 Pull the top flex cable connector down and away to remove it from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by pulling straight up on the computer.
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....5 x 12-mm screws (3) M2 x 3-mm screws (2) Removing the Palmrest Assembly NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. 2 Close the display assembly...
....5 x 12-mm screws (3) M2 x 3-mm screws (2) Removing the Palmrest Assembly NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. 2 Close the display assembly...
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... Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure. 1 Remove the hard drive. 2 Remove the keyboard screws. 44 Removi ng and Replacing Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly captive screws (4) microprocessor thermal cooling assembly Removing the Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly NOTICE: Disconnect the...
... Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure. 1 Remove the hard drive. 2 Remove the keyboard screws. 44 Removi ng and Replacing Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly captive screws (4) microprocessor thermal cooling assembly Removing the Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly NOTICE: Disconnect the...
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... I ZIF socket type II ZIF socket Removing the Microprocessor Module NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. The oils in your skin reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal pads. Removing and Repl aci ng Part s 47 Microprocessor Module Microprocessor Modules...
... I ZIF socket type II ZIF socket Removing the Microprocessor Module NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. The oils in your skin reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal pads. Removing and Repl aci ng Part s 47 Microprocessor Module Microprocessor Modules...