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... 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 Card Assembly 20 Removing the Mini-PCI Card...
... 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 Card Assembly 20 Removing the Mini-PCI Card...
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Screw Placement Hard Drive Door Security: (1 each ) 12 Be fo r e Yo u Be g in The placemat provides the number of screws and the sizes. 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. 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 The placemat provides the number of screws and the sizes. 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. 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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... 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 speaker/antenna assembly...
... 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 speaker/antenna assembly...
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... the computer and any attached devices from the door slots in the bottom case assembly. 3 Pull the hard drive straight out of the bottom case assembly. Replacing the Hard Drive 1 Gently push the hard drive into the drive bay until the drive door is very sensitive to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure. 1 Remove the M3...
... the computer and any attached devices from the door slots in the bottom case assembly. 3 Pull the hard drive straight out of the bottom case assembly. Replacing the Hard Drive 1 Gently push the hard drive into the drive bay until the drive door is very sensitive to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure. 1 Remove the M3...
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...: To 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. NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure. 1 Remove the memory module cover... secure the memory module cover. 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.
...: To 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. NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure. 1 Remove the memory module cover... secure the memory module cover. 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.
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...-consuming to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the 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. NOTICE: Read "Preparing to replace. NOTICE: The key caps on the computer. Removing and Repl aci ng Part...
...-consuming to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the 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. NOTICE: Read "Preparing to replace. NOTICE: The key caps on the computer. Removing and Repl aci ng Part...
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...by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. 1 Remove the hard drive. 2 Remove the display assembly. 3 Remove the display assembly bezel. 4 Remove the hinge covers. 5 ...mm screws on the right side of the display panel. 30 Removi ng and Replacing Parts Removing the 14.1-Inch Display Panel NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices... 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...
...by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. 1 Remove the hard drive. 2 Remove the display assembly. 3 Remove the display assembly bezel. 4 Remove the hinge covers. 5 ...mm screws on the right side of the display panel. 30 Removi ng and Replacing Parts Removing the 14.1-Inch Display Panel NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices... 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...
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... 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 down and away to remove it from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing the Display-Feed...
... 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 down and away to remove it from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing the Display-Feed...
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...the display assembly. 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 electrical outlets, and remove any... batteries. Removing the 12.1-Inch Display Panel NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any installed batteries. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing the 12.1-Inch Display Assembly Bezel NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from ...12.1-Inch Display Assembly Bezel and Panel"). 34 Removi ng and Replacing Parts
...the display assembly. 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 electrical outlets, and remove any... batteries. Removing the 12.1-Inch Display Panel NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any installed batteries. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing the 12.1-Inch Display Assembly Bezel NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from ...12.1-Inch Display Assembly Bezel and Panel"). 34 Removi ng and Replacing Parts
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...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 "12.1-Inch Display Assembly Bezel and Panel"). 5 Lift the bottom of the display panel out of the display-assembly top cover. 36 Removi ng and Replacing... Parts 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...
...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 "12.1-Inch Display Assembly Bezel and Panel"). 5 Lift the bottom of the display panel out of the display-assembly top cover. 36 Removi ng and Replacing... Parts 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...
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... remove the display assembly before performing the following procedure. 1 Remove the hard drive. 2 Remove the keyboard. 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 the display assembly hinges pass through the back of the palmrest...
... remove the display assembly before performing the following procedure. 1 Remove the hard drive. 2 Remove the keyboard. 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 the display assembly hinges pass through the back of the palmrest...
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... Computer" before performing the following procedure. 1 Remove the hard drive. 2 Remove the keyboard screws. 44 Removi ng and Replacing 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 Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly...
... Computer" before performing the following procedure. 1 Remove the hard drive. 2 Remove the keyboard screws. 44 Removi ng and Replacing 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 Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly...
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NOTICE: Do not block the keyboard screw hole when reinserting the fan cable. 46 Removi ng and Replacing Parts 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...
NOTICE: Do not block the keyboard screw hole when reinserting the fan cable. 46 Removi ng and Replacing Parts 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...
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...note of the bottom case assembly. Replacing the Reserve Battery 1 Connect the reserve battery cable to the connector on the system board. 2 Position the reserve battery on the EMI shield next to the connector to the reserve battery. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 1 Remove the hard drive. 2 Remove the memory module cover.... Speaker Assemblies The speakers are located on the EMI shield as shown in the bottom case assembly so you can replace it correctly. 50 Removi ng and Replacing Parts NOTE: If the reserve battery is marked with a right or left and right sides of the speaker cable ...
...note of the bottom case assembly. Replacing the Reserve Battery 1 Connect the reserve battery cable to the connector on the system board. 2 Position the reserve battery on the EMI shield next to the connector to the reserve battery. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 1 Remove the hard drive. 2 Remove the memory module cover.... Speaker Assemblies The speakers are located on the EMI shield as shown in the bottom case assembly so you can replace it correctly. 50 Removi ng and Replacing Parts NOTE: If the reserve battery is marked with a right or left and right sides of the speaker cable ...
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1 Remove the hard drive. 2 Remove the keyboard assembly. 3 Remove the display assembly. 4 Remove the palmrest assembly. 5...the speaker cones. 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. Removing and Repl aci ng Part s 53 System Board Assembly...out of the computer. NOTICE: Make sure the speaker wires are under their routing clips. Replacing the Speaker Assembly 1 To replace the speaker assembly, place the mounting ring over the front palmrest screw post. Route the left...
1 Remove the hard drive. 2 Remove the keyboard assembly. 3 Remove the display assembly. 4 Remove the palmrest assembly. 5...the speaker cones. 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. Removing and Repl aci ng Part s 53 System Board Assembly...out of the computer. NOTICE: Make sure the speaker wires are under their routing clips. Replacing the Speaker Assembly 1 To replace the speaker assembly, place the mounting ring over the front palmrest screw post. Route the left...
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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 keyboard assembly. 3 Remove the display assembly. 4 Remove the palmrest assembly. 5 Remove the thermal cooling assembly. 6 Remove the microprocessor. 7 ... NOTICE: To avoid ESD, 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 ...
NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure. 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 microprocessor. 7 ... NOTICE: To avoid ESD, 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 ...
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... system board assembly, be crimped or pinched when the complete assembly is put back together. 5 Replace the palmrest assembly, the display assembly, the keyboard assembly, and the hard drive. 6 Replace the modular bay devices and any PC Cards or plastic blanks in the PC Card slot. 7 Insert the diskette or CD ...on the right side of the bottom case assembly. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 13 Pull the right side of bottom case assembly, next to the external headphone and microphone connectors, away from the system board assembly as you replace the screw opposite the tab first, it makes it ...
... system board assembly, be crimped or pinched when the complete assembly is put back together. 5 Replace the palmrest assembly, the display assembly, the keyboard assembly, and the hard drive. 6 Replace the modular bay devices and any PC Cards or plastic blanks in the PC Card slot. 7 Insert the diskette or CD ...on the right side of the bottom case assembly. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 13 Pull the right side of bottom case assembly, next to the external headphone and microphone connectors, away from the system board assembly as you replace the screw opposite the tab first, it makes it ...
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... steps 5 through 7 for the modular bay latch. 58 Removi ng and Replacing Parts Apply pressure to the latch and spring while unsnapping the snap tabs to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure. 1 Remove the hard drive. 2 Remove the keyboard assembly. 3 Remove the display assembly. 4 Remove ... latch will not function properly if the slider is oriented incorrectly. 7 Snap in the new latch button from the case. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: Read "Preparing to prevent the latch assembly from coming loose from the bottom of the base, making certain the snap...
... steps 5 through 7 for the modular bay latch. 58 Removi ng and Replacing Parts Apply pressure to the latch and spring while unsnapping the snap tabs to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure. 1 Remove the hard drive. 2 Remove the keyboard assembly. 3 Remove the display assembly. 4 Remove ... latch will not function properly if the slider is oriented incorrectly. 7 Snap in the new latch button from the case. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: Read "Preparing to prevent the latch assembly from coming loose from the bottom of the base, making certain the snap...
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....1inch) removing, 30 display assembly latch removing, 37, 38 display panel (12.1-inch) removing, 34 replacing, 35 display panel (14.1-inch) removing, 30 replacing, 31 display-assembly top cover replacing, 35 display-feed flex cable H hard drive, 17 removing, 17 replacing, 17 hinge covers removing, 39 replacing, 40 hybrid cooling fan removing, 46 K keyboard, 23 removing, 23...
....1inch) removing, 30 display assembly latch removing, 37, 38 display panel (12.1-inch) removing, 34 replacing, 35 display panel (14.1-inch) removing, 30 replacing, 31 display-assembly top cover replacing, 35 display-feed flex cable H hard drive, 17 removing, 17 replacing, 17 hinge covers removing, 39 replacing, 40 hybrid cooling fan removing, 46 K keyboard, 23 removing, 23...