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... Removing the Display-Feed Flex Cable (12.1-Inch Display Panel) 36 Display Assembly Latch 37 Removing the Display Assembly Latch 37 Hinge Covers 39 Removing the Hinge Covers 39 Replacing the Hinge Covers 40 Palmrest Assembly 41 Removing the Palmrest Assembly 41 Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly 44 Removing the Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly...
... Removing the Display-Feed Flex Cable (12.1-Inch Display Panel) 36 Display Assembly Latch 37 Removing the Display Assembly Latch 37 Hinge Covers 39 Removing the Hinge Covers 39 Replacing the Hinge Covers 40 Palmrest Assembly 41 Removing the Palmrest Assembly 41 Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly 44 Removing the Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly...
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Screw Placement Display Assembly Bezel: (6 each) Display Assembly Hinge Bracket to Bottom Case Assembly: (5 each) Rubber Screw Covers (6 each) Display Assembly and Flex Cable Retention Bracket to Top Cover: (5 each) Display Assembly EMI Shield Bracket: (2 each) Palmrest to Bottom Case Assembly: (5 each) (3 each) Hybrid Cooling Fan: (2 each) (1 each) B e fo re You Be gin 13
Screw Placement Display Assembly Bezel: (6 each) Display Assembly Hinge Bracket to Bottom Case Assembly: (5 each) Rubber Screw Covers (6 each) Display Assembly and Flex Cable Retention Bracket to Top Cover: (5 each) Display Assembly EMI Shield Bracket: (2 each) Palmrest to Bottom Case Assembly: (5 each) (3 each) Hybrid Cooling Fan: (2 each) (1 each) B e fo re You Be gin 13
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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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NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before you replace the keyboard in the holes labeled "circle K." 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 the ...before performing the following procedure. 26 Removi ng and Replacing Parts 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...
NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before you replace the keyboard in the holes labeled "circle K." 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 the ...before performing the following procedure. 26 Removi ng and Replacing Parts 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...
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Reconnecting the Display-Feed Flex Cable Connector 28 Removi ng and Replacing Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 From the back of the connector (see "Display Assembly"). 9 Lift the display assembly from the bottom case assembly. NOTICE: When reconnecting the display-feed ... cable connector to disconnect the connector from the system board (see "Reconnecting the Display-Feed Flex Cable Connector"). There are two screws on the right hinge and three screws on the left and right ends of the computer, remove the five M2.5 x 5-mm screws labeled with the "circle D." Pressing on the...
Reconnecting the Display-Feed Flex Cable Connector 28 Removi ng and Replacing Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 From the back of the connector (see "Display Assembly"). 9 Lift the display assembly from the bottom case assembly. NOTICE: When reconnecting the display-feed ... cable connector to disconnect the connector from the system board (see "Reconnecting the Display-Feed Flex Cable Connector"). There are two screws on the right hinge and three screws on the left and right ends of the computer, remove the five M2.5 x 5-mm screws labeled with the "circle D." Pressing on the...
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...the left side of the display panel and the two M2 x 4-mm screws on the right side of the display assembly. 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 installed...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 two M2 x 4-mm screws on the left side of the display assembly. 4 Remove the six M2.5 x 5-mm screws located on...
...the left side of the display panel and the two M2 x 4-mm screws on the right side of the display assembly. 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 installed...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 two M2 x 4-mm screws on the left side of the display assembly. 4 Remove the six M2.5 x 5-mm screws located on...
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... 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 assembly. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing the 12.1-Inch Display Assembly Bezel NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from...
... 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 assembly. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing the 12.1-Inch Display Assembly Bezel NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from...
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Removing and Repl aci ng Part s 39 Hinge Covers Removing the Hinge Covers Removing the Hinge Covers 1 Remove the display assembly. 2 Rotate the hinges forward at an angle of approximately 90 degrees to the front of the display assembly. 3 To remove the hinge covers, slide them off of the hinges.
Removing and Repl aci ng Part s 39 Hinge Covers Removing the Hinge Covers Removing the Hinge Covers 1 Remove the display assembly. 2 Rotate the hinges forward at an angle of approximately 90 degrees to the front of the display assembly. 3 To remove the hinge covers, slide them off of the hinges.
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Replacing the Hinge Covers Hinge Covers right rhiginhgtehcinogveercover left hinge cover 1 Attach the display assembly to the bottom case assembly. 40 Removi ng and Replacing Parts
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Replacing the Hinge Covers Hinge Covers right rhiginhgtehcinogveercover left hinge cover 1 Attach the display assembly to the bottom case assembly. 40 Removi ng and Replacing Parts
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...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. The hinge cover labels face the back of the computer. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted ...metal surface on the computer. NOTE: The right plastic hinge cover label includes an "R," and the left plastic hinge cover label includes an "L." 2 Close the display assembly and snap the...
...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. The hinge cover labels face the back of the computer. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted ...metal surface on the computer. NOTE: The right plastic hinge cover label includes an "R," and the left plastic hinge cover label includes an "L." 2 Close the display assembly and snap the...
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... through the back of the palmrest assembly. 3 Remove the display hinge cover and display assembly. 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-... you remove the palmrest assembly; NOTICE: You must 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
... through the back of the palmrest assembly. 3 Remove the display hinge cover and display assembly. 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-... you remove the palmrest assembly; NOTICE: You must 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
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... 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 replacing, 25 M memory module, 18 removing, 19 replacing, 20 microprocessor module...
... 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 replacing, 25 M memory module, 18 removing, 19 replacing, 20 microprocessor module...