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Contents 1 Before You Begin Preparing to Work Inside the Computer 10 Recommended Tools 11 Screw Identification 12 2 Removing and Replacing Parts Components 16 Hard Drive 17 Removing the Hard Drive 17 Replacing the Hard Drive 17 Memory Module 18 Removing the Memory Module Cover 18 Removing the Memory Modules 19 Replacing the Memory Modules 20 Mini-PCI...
Contents 1 Before You Begin Preparing to Work Inside the Computer 10 Recommended Tools 11 Screw Identification 12 2 Removing and Replacing Parts Components 16 Hard Drive 17 Removing the Hard Drive 17 Replacing the Hard Drive 17 Memory Module 18 Removing the Memory Module Cover 18 Removing the Memory Modules 19 Replacing the Memory Modules 20 Mini-PCI...
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Screw Placement Hard Drive Door Security: (1 each ) 12 Be fo r e Yo u Be g in Screw Identification NOTICE: When reinstalling a screw, you are removing and replacing components, photocopy the placemat as a tool to Bottom Case Assembly: (5 each ) Keyboard to lay out and keep track of the component screws. The placemat provides the number of screws and the sizes. Make sure that the screw is properly aligned with its corresponding hole, and avoid overtightening. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Screw Identification When you must use a screw of the correct diameter and length.
Screw Placement Hard Drive Door Security: (1 each ) 12 Be fo r e Yo u Be g in Screw Identification NOTICE: When reinstalling a screw, you are removing and replacing components, photocopy the placemat as a tool to Bottom Case Assembly: (5 each ) Keyboard to lay out and keep track of the component screws. The placemat provides the number of screws and the sizes. Make sure that the screw is properly aligned with its corresponding hole, and avoid overtightening. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Screw Identification When you must use a screw of the correct diameter and length.
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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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... 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 speaker/antenna assembly modem...
... 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 speaker/antenna assembly modem...
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..."Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure. 1 Remove the M3 x 5-mm screw from the hard drive door. 2 Slide the drive door up until the drive door is very sensitive to shock. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by its... edges (do not squeeze the top of the bottom case assembly. Replacing the Hard Drive 1 Gently push the hard drive into the drive bay until the drive assembly tabs disengage from electrical outlets, and remove any attached devices from the door slots in the bottom case...
..."Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure. 1 Remove the M3 x 5-mm screw from the hard drive door. 2 Slide the drive door up until the drive door is very sensitive to shock. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by its... edges (do not squeeze the top of the bottom case assembly. Replacing the Hard Drive 1 Gently push the hard drive into the drive bay until the drive assembly tabs disengage from electrical outlets, and remove any attached devices from the door slots in the bottom case...
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... avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the drive door until it snaps into place. 3 Replace the M3 x 5-mm screw in the hard drive door. b Place your finger under the cover at the indentation and lift and slide the cover open. 18... Removi ng and Replacing Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2 Push down on the computer. NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside...
... avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the drive door until it snaps into place. 3 Replace the M3 x 5-mm screw in the hard drive door. b Place your finger under the cover at the indentation and lift and slide the cover open. 18... Removi ng and Replacing Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2 Push down on the computer. NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside...
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... unpainted metal surface on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure. 1 Remove the hard drive. 2 Turn the computer over and open the display. NOTICE: Read "Preparing to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. Keyboard Assembly Removing the...
... unpainted metal surface on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure. 1 Remove the hard drive. 2 Turn the computer over and open the display. NOTICE: Read "Preparing to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. Keyboard Assembly Removing the...
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b Lift the center control cover up and away from the bottom case assembly. Display Assembly M2 x 3-mm screws (2) EMI shield bracket LCD flex cable connector display-assembly top cover (14.1-inch display assembly shown) center control cover M2.5 x 5-mm screws (5) bottom case assembly 1 Remove the hard drive. 2 Remove the center control cover. a Use a scribe to lift the right edge of the center control cover and pry it loose from the bottom case assembly. 3 Close the display. Removing and Repl aci ng Part s 27
b Lift the center control cover up and away from the bottom case assembly. Display Assembly M2 x 3-mm screws (2) EMI shield bracket LCD flex cable connector display-assembly top cover (14.1-inch display assembly shown) center control cover M2.5 x 5-mm screws (5) bottom case assembly 1 Remove the hard drive. 2 Remove the center control cover. a Use a scribe to lift the right edge of the center control cover and pry it loose from the bottom case assembly. 3 Close the display. Removing and Repl aci ng Part s 27
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... the right side of the display panel. 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. NOTE: If you have... a Hitachi display panel, remove the two M2 x 4-mm screws from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing the 14.1-Inch Display Assembly Bezel NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from the display-assembly top cover. 5 ...
... the right side of the display panel. 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. NOTE: If you have... a Hitachi display panel, remove the two M2 x 4-mm screws from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing the 14.1-Inch Display Assembly Bezel NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from the display-assembly top cover. 5 ...
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NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure. 1 Remove the hard drive. 2 Remove the display assembly. 3 Remove the display assembly bezel. 4 Remove the tape that covers the display panel connector. 5 Pull the top flex cable connector ... Parts NOTICE: To 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...
NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure. 1 Remove the hard drive. 2 Remove the display assembly. 3 Remove the display assembly bezel. 4 Remove the tape that covers the display panel connector. 5 Pull the top flex cable connector ... Parts NOTICE: To 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...
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... Replacing Parts 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 ...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 batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. 1 Remove the hard drive...
... Replacing Parts 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 ...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 batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. 1 Remove the hard drive...
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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 ... or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure. 1 Remove the hard drive. 2 Remove the display assembly. 3 Remove the display assembly bezel. 4 Remove the four M3 x 3-mm screws that secure the display panel to the support bracket (see...
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 ... or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure. 1 Remove the hard drive. 2 Remove the display assembly. 3 Remove the display assembly bezel. 4 Remove the four M3 x 3-mm screws that secure the display panel to the support bracket (see...
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... on the computer. Display Assembly Latch for 14.1-Inch XGA Display Panels display assembly latch M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2) Removing the Display Assembly Latch 1 Remove the hard drive. 2 Remove the display assembly. 3 Remove the display assembly bezel. Removing and Repl aci ng Part s 37 Display Assembly Latch NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any...
... on the computer. Display Assembly Latch for 14.1-Inch XGA Display Panels display assembly latch M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2) Removing the Display Assembly Latch 1 Remove the hard drive. 2 Remove the display assembly. 3 Remove the display assembly bezel. Removing and Repl aci ng Part s 37 Display Assembly Latch NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any...
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... the three M2.5 x 12-mm screws that are labeled with a "circle P." 5 Remove the two M2 x 3-mm screws that are located in the hard drive bay labeled with a "circle P." 6 Turn the computer over, and remove the three M2 x 3-mm screws that secure the palmrest to the bottom case ... the palmrest assembly; www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: Read "Preparing to remove it from the touch pad connector on the system board assembly. 42 Removi ng and Replacing Parts NOTICE: You must remove the display assembly before performing the following procedure. 1 Remove the hard drive. 2 Remove the keyboard....
... the three M2.5 x 12-mm screws that are labeled with a "circle P." 5 Remove the two M2 x 3-mm screws that are located in the hard drive bay labeled with a "circle P." 6 Turn the computer over, and remove the three M2 x 3-mm screws that secure the palmrest to the bottom case ... the palmrest assembly; www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: Read "Preparing to remove it from the touch pad connector on the system board assembly. 42 Removi ng and Replacing Parts NOTICE: You must remove the display assembly before performing the following procedure. 1 Remove the hard drive. 2 Remove the keyboard....
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... on the computer. NOTICE: Read "Preparing to 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...
... on the computer. NOTICE: Read "Preparing to 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...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing the Hybrid Cooling Fan 1 Remove the hard drive. 2 Remove the keyboard assembly. 3 Remove the display assembly. 4 Remove the palmrest assembly. 5 Remove the thermal cooling assembly. 6 Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws and one ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing the Hybrid Cooling Fan 1 Remove the hard drive. 2 Remove the keyboard assembly. 3 Remove the display assembly. 4 Remove the palmrest assembly. 5 Remove the thermal cooling assembly. 6 Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws and one ...
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... Module Microprocessor Modules NOTICE: Hold the microprocessor down while turning the cam screw to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure. 1 Remove the hard drive. 2 Remove the keyboard assembly. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the thermal...
... Module Microprocessor Modules NOTICE: Hold the microprocessor down while turning the cam screw to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure. 1 Remove the hard drive. 2 Remove the keyboard assembly. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the thermal...
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... to the connector on the system board. 2 Position the reserve battery on the system board assembly located next to the reserve battery. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 1 Remove the hard drive. 2 Remove the memory module cover. 3 Disconnect the reserve battery cable from the EMI shield. b Remove the remnants of the speaker cable routing...
... to the connector on the system board. 2 Position the reserve battery on the system board assembly located next to the reserve battery. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 1 Remove the hard drive. 2 Remove the memory module cover. 3 Disconnect the reserve battery cable from the EMI shield. b Remove the remnants of the speaker cable routing...
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... a utility for transferring the service tag number to the bottom case assembly. Removing and Repl aci ng Part s 53 1 Remove the hard drive. 2 Remove the keyboard assembly. 3 Remove the display assembly. 4 Remove the palmrest assembly. 5 Disconnect the speaker interface cable connectors. NOTE...: The left speaker wire properly between the battery bay and hard drive area. 2 Slide the speaker assembly down in to the replacement system board assembly. System Board Assembly The system board's BIOS chip ...
... a utility for transferring the service tag number to the bottom case assembly. Removing and Repl aci ng Part s 53 1 Remove the hard drive. 2 Remove the keyboard assembly. 3 Remove the display assembly. 4 Remove the palmrest assembly. 5 Disconnect the speaker interface cable connectors. NOTE...: The left speaker wire properly between the battery bay and hard drive area. 2 Slide the speaker assembly down in to the replacement system board assembly. System Board Assembly The system board's BIOS chip ...
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...ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal on the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing the System Board Assembly Screws fan guard M2.5 x 5-mm screws (9) Removing the System Board ...NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from the PC Card slot. 54 Removi ng and Replacing Parts NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure. 1 Remove the hard drive...
...ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal on the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing the System Board Assembly Screws fan guard M2.5 x 5-mm screws (9) Removing the System Board ...NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from the PC Card slot. 54 Removi ng and Replacing Parts NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure. 1 Remove the hard drive...