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... 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 Assembly 22 Replacing the Mini...
... 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 Assembly 22 Replacing the Mini...
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Make sure that the screw is properly aligned with its corresponding hole, and avoid overtightening. 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) 12 Be fo r e Yo u Be g in 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) 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. 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) 12 Be fo r e Yo u Be g in 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) Keyboard to lay out and keep track of the component screws.
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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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... covered by performing the removal procedure in reverse order. 16 Removi ng and Replacing Parts Damage due to servicing that a part can be replaced by your system. 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...
... covered by performing the removal procedure in reverse order. 16 Removi ng and Replacing Parts Damage due to servicing that a part can be replaced by your system. 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...
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... not squeeze the top of the bottom case assembly. Hard Drive NOTICE: The hard drive is flush with the computer case. Hard Drive bottom of computer M3 x 5-mm screw hard drive door Removing the Hard Drive NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any installed batteries. Replacing the Hard Drive 1 Gently push the hard drive into the drive bay until the drive assembly tabs disengage from electrical outlets, and...
... not squeeze the top of the bottom case assembly. Hard Drive NOTICE: The hard drive is flush with the computer case. Hard Drive bottom of computer M3 x 5-mm screw hard drive door Removing the Hard Drive NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any installed batteries. Replacing the Hard Drive 1 Gently push the hard drive into the drive bay until the drive assembly tabs disengage from electrical outlets, and...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2 Push down on the computer. NOTICE: 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: a Use a coin or flat...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2 Push down on the computer. NOTICE: 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: a Use a coin or flat...
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...holes labeled "circle K." 3 Turn the computer over and open the display. NOTICE: Read "Preparing to replace. Removing and Repl aci ng Part s 23 Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by ...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 remove the five M2.5 x 12-mm screws from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: The key caps on the computer.
...holes labeled "circle K." 3 Turn the computer over and open the display. NOTICE: Read "Preparing to replace. Removing and Repl aci ng Part s 23 Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by ...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 remove the five M2.5 x 12-mm screws from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: The key caps on the computer.
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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. 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. b Lift the center control cover up and away from the bottom case assembly. Removing and Repl aci ng Part s 27
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. b Lift the center control cover up and away from the bottom case assembly. Removing and Repl aci ng Part s 27
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... "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...Remove the hard drive. 2 Remove the display assembly. 3 Remove the display assembly bezel. 4 Remove the hinge covers. 5 Remove the two M2 x 4-mm screws on the left side of the display panel. 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...
... "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...Remove the hard drive. 2 Remove the display assembly. 3 Remove the display assembly bezel. 4 Remove the hinge covers. 5 Remove the two M2 x 4-mm screws on the left side of the display panel. 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...
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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 ... strap 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 tape that covers the display panel connector. 5 Pull the top flex cable connector down and away to...
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 ... strap 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 tape that covers the display panel connector. 5 Pull the top flex cable connector down and away to...
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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 Remove the four M3 x 3-mm screws on the front of the display panel that secure the display panel...cable retention bracket (see "12.1-Inch Display Assembly Bezel and Panel"). 34 Removi ng and Replacing Parts 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...
... 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 Remove the four M3 x 3-mm screws on the front of the display panel that secure the display panel...cable retention bracket (see "12.1-Inch Display Assembly Bezel and Panel"). 34 Removi ng and Replacing Parts 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...
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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 four M3 x 3-mm screws that secure the display panel to the support bracket (see "12.1-Inch Display Assembly Bezel... 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 (12.1-Inch Display Panel) Display-Feed Flex Cable bottom flex cable connector pull tab top flex...
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 "12.1-Inch Display Assembly Bezel... 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 (12.1-Inch Display Panel) Display-Feed Flex Cable bottom flex cable connector pull tab top flex...
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... ng Part s 37 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. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by pulling straight up... 6 Disconnect the bottom flex cable connector from the inverter connector by touching an unpainted metal surface on the attached pull tab. 7 Remove the tape that covers the display panel connector. 8 Pull the top flex cable connector down and away to...
... ng Part s 37 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. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by pulling straight up... 6 Disconnect the bottom flex cable connector from the inverter connector by touching an unpainted metal surface on the attached pull tab. 7 Remove the tape that covers the display panel connector. 8 Pull the top flex cable connector down and away to...
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.... 4 Turn the computer over and remove 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 ... you remove 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 ...
.... 4 Turn the computer over and remove 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 ... you remove 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 ...
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....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 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...
....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 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...
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..., and can be pulled out from the system board interface connector and remove the hybrid cooling fan. 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 M2 x 3-mm screw that secure...
..., and can be pulled out from the system board interface connector and remove the hybrid cooling fan. 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 M2 x 3-mm screw that secure...
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...for the microprocessor, do not touch) type 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. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist ... 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. perpendicular screwdriver ZIF socket cam screw lock pin-1 corner processor die (do not touch) perpendicular screwdriver ZIF...
...for the microprocessor, do not touch) type 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. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist ... 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. perpendicular screwdriver ZIF socket cam screw lock pin-1 corner processor die (do not touch) perpendicular screwdriver ZIF...
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...2 Position the reserve battery on the system board assembly located next to the reserve battery. Take note of the bottom case assembly. b Remove the remnants of the foam pad from the connector on the EMI shield next to the connector to update or flash the BIOS, see the...located on the EMI shield as shown in the cable. 3 Update the BIOS using a flash BIOS update program diskette or CD. 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. NOTE: If the reserve battery is marked with a...
...2 Position the reserve battery on the system board assembly located next to the reserve battery. Take note of the bottom case assembly. b Remove the remnants of the foam pad from the connector on the EMI shield next to the connector to update or flash the BIOS, see the...located on the EMI shield as shown in the cable. 3 Update the BIOS using a flash BIOS update program diskette or CD. 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. NOTE: If the reserve battery is marked with a...
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.... System Board Assembly The system board's BIOS chip contains the system's service tag number, which is longer than the right speaker. 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. The replacement kit for the system board assembly includes a CD that provides a utility...
.... System Board Assembly The system board's BIOS chip contains the system's service tag number, which is longer than the right speaker. 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. The replacement kit for the system board assembly includes a CD that provides a utility...
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...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 Verify that all PC Cards or plastic blanks are removed from electrical outlets, and remove any attached devices from the PC Card slot. 54 Removi ng and Replacing Parts 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 ...
...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 Verify that all PC Cards or plastic blanks are removed from electrical outlets, and remove any attached devices from the PC Card slot. 54 Removi ng and Replacing Parts 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 ...