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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 ...
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 ...
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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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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 ...: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your warranty. NOTICE: Unless otherwise noted, 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...
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 ...: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your warranty. NOTICE: Unless otherwise noted, 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...
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.... Hard Drive bottom of the bottom case assembly. Handle the assembly by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. Removing and Repl aci ng Part s 17
.... Hard Drive bottom of the bottom case assembly. Handle the assembly by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. Removing and Repl aci ng Part s 17
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...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. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2 Push down on the computer. NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure. 1 Remove the ...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 Memory Module Memory Module Cover Removing the Memory Module Cover NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any...
...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. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2 Push down on the computer. NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure. 1 Remove the ...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 Memory Module Memory Module Cover Removing the Memory Module Cover NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any...
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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. 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 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.
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. 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 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.
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... and NIC combination must be connected to the system's internal antenna. 20 Removi ng and Replacing Parts Install a second memory module in the socket labeled "JDIM1." If you only have one direction. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before the system board assembly can be...
... and NIC combination must be connected to the system's internal antenna. 20 Removi ng and Replacing Parts Install a second memory module in the socket labeled "JDIM1." If you only have one direction. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before the system board assembly can be...
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Mini-PCI Card Assembly Using Interface Cables socket modem connector NIC connector Mini PCI Wireless NIC Assembly Using Antenna Cable connection to internal antenna mini-coax antenna cable Removing and Repl aci ng Part s 21
Mini-PCI Card Assembly Using Interface Cables socket modem connector NIC connector Mini PCI Wireless NIC Assembly Using Antenna Cable connection to internal antenna mini-coax antenna cable Removing and Repl aci ng Part s 21
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Do not force the connection. 1 Align the mini-PCI card with the cover. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing the Mini-PCI Card Assembly NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from its socket, spread apart the metal securing tabs until ...-PCI card has one direction. place the unused NIC connector under the mini-PCI card. 4 Replace the memory module cover. 22 Removi ng and Replacing Parts NOTICE: Read "Preparing to avoid damaging the connector. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal...
Do not force the connection. 1 Align the mini-PCI card with the cover. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing the Mini-PCI Card Assembly NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from its socket, spread apart the metal securing tabs until ...-PCI card has one direction. place the unused NIC connector under the mini-PCI card. 4 Replace the memory module cover. 22 Removi ng and Replacing Parts NOTICE: Read "Preparing to avoid damaging the connector. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal...
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... the computer over and open the display. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. NOTICE: Read "Preparing to replace. Removing and Repl aci ng Part s 23 Keyboard Assembly Removing the Keyboard Screws M2.5 x 12-mm screws (5) Removing the Keyboard Assembly NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any installed batteries.
... the computer over and open the display. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. NOTICE: Read "Preparing to replace. Removing and Repl aci ng Part s 23 Keyboard Assembly Removing the Keyboard Screws M2.5 x 12-mm screws (5) Removing the Keyboard Assembly NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any installed batteries.
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... the keyboard forward toward the front of the computer. 7 Rest the key face of the blank key on the palmrest. 24 Removi ng and Replacing Parts Keyboard track stick keyboard scalloped edge of blank key palmrest 5 Lift the keyboard straight up on the scalloped edge of the keyboard on the keyboard...
... the keyboard forward toward the front of the computer. 7 Rest the key face of the blank key on the palmrest. 24 Removi ng and Replacing Parts Keyboard track stick keyboard scalloped edge of blank key palmrest 5 Lift the keyboard straight up on the scalloped edge of the keyboard on the keyboard...
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... not pull on the connector. NOTICE: To avoid damage to the connector pins, press the keyboard connector evenly into place. Removing and Repl aci ng Part s 25 Replacing the Keyboard Assembly 1 Place the keyboard on the system board assembly. 3 Carefully turn the keyboard over and fit the keyboard into the interface...
... not pull on the connector. NOTICE: To avoid damage to the connector pins, press the keyboard connector evenly into place. Removing and Repl aci ng Part s 25 Replacing the Keyboard Assembly 1 Place the keyboard on the system board assembly. 3 Carefully turn the keyboard over and fit the keyboard into the interface...
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NOTE: Always remove and replace the display panel as a complete assembly. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: Position the keyboard flex cable so it is not pinched when you remove the palmrest assembly; NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by ... remove any installed batteries. Removing the Display Assembly NOTICE: You must remove the display assembly before performing the following procedure. 26 Removi ng and Replacing Parts the display assembly hinges pass through the back of the palmrest. 5 Reinstall the five M2.5 x 12-mm screws in the bottom case assembly. 4 Check that...
NOTE: Always remove and replace the display panel as a complete assembly. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: Position the keyboard flex cable so it is not pinched when you remove the palmrest assembly; NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by ... remove any installed batteries. Removing the Display Assembly NOTICE: You must remove the display assembly before performing the following procedure. 26 Removi ng and Replacing Parts the display assembly hinges pass through the back of the palmrest. 5 Reinstall the five M2.5 x 12-mm screws in the bottom case assembly. 4 Check that...
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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. Removing and Repl aci ng Part s 27 b Lift the center control cover up and away from the bottom case assembly. 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.
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. Removing and Repl aci ng Part s 27 b Lift the center control cover up and away from the bottom case assembly. 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.
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... bottom case assembly. Reconnecting the Display-Feed Flex Cable Connector 28 Removi ng and Replacing Parts Pressing on the center of the computer, remove the five M2.5 x 5-mm screws labeled with the "circle D." www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 From the back of the connector may damage resistors and compromise EMI protection in...
... bottom case assembly. Reconnecting the Display-Feed Flex Cable Connector 28 Removi ng and Replacing Parts Pressing on the center of the computer, remove the five M2.5 x 5-mm screws labeled with the "circle D." www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 From the back of the connector may damage resistors and compromise EMI protection in...
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...display panel and the two M2 x 4-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 attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any ...
...display panel and the two M2 x 4-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 attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any ...
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... panel in the bottom of the display-assembly top cover and elevate the top of the display-assembly top cover. Removing and Repl aci ng Part s 31
... panel in the bottom of the display-assembly top cover and elevate the top of the display-assembly top cover. Removing and Repl aci ng Part s 31
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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 bottom ... connector down and away to remove it from electrical outlets, and remove any attached devices from the display panel connector. 32 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 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 ... connector down and away to remove it from electrical outlets, and remove any attached devices from the display panel connector. 32 Removi ng and Replacing Parts
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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 batteries. Removing ... to the display assembly through the black plastic flex cable retention bracket (see "12.1-Inch Display Assembly Bezel and Panel"). 34 Removi ng and Replacing Parts NOTICE: To avoid damage to the bezel, do not bend the bezel while separating it from the display-assembly top cover. 5 Use a plastic scribe to...
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 batteries. Removing ... to the display assembly through the black plastic flex cable retention bracket (see "12.1-Inch Display Assembly Bezel and Panel"). 34 Removi ng and Replacing Parts NOTICE: To avoid damage to the bezel, do not bend the bezel while separating it from the display-assembly top cover. 5 Use a plastic scribe to...
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... of the display-assembly top cover. 2 Lift the support bracket out of the display-assembly top cover at an angle. Removing and Repl aci ng Part s 35 7 Lift up the right side of the display panel, and pull the panel out of the display-assembly top cover.
... of the display-assembly top cover. 2 Lift the support bracket out of the display-assembly top cover at an angle. Removing and Repl aci ng Part s 35 7 Lift up the right side of the display panel, and pull the panel out of the display-assembly top cover.