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Front...9 Removing the SD Card...10 Installing the SD Card...11 Removing the Battery...11 Installing the Battery...12 Removing the Base Cover...12 Installing the Base Cover...14 Removing the mSATA SSD Card...14 Installing the mSATA SSD Card...14 ... the Display Bezel...20 Installing the Display Bezel...20 Removing the Display Panel...21 Installing the Display Panel...21 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery...22 Installing the Coin-Cell Battery...22 Removing the Speakers...23 BackInside view - Contents 1 Working on Your Computer...5 Before Working Inside Your Computer...5 Turning Off Your Computer...
Front...9 Removing the SD Card...10 Installing the SD Card...11 Removing the Battery...11 Installing the Battery...12 Removing the Base Cover...12 Installing the Base Cover...14 Removing the mSATA SSD Card...14 Installing the mSATA SSD Card...14 ... the Display Bezel...20 Installing the Display Bezel...20 Removing the Display Panel...21 Installing the Display Panel...21 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery...22 Installing the Coin-Cell Battery...22 Removing the Speakers...23 BackInside view - Contents 1 Working on Your Computer...5 Before Working Inside Your Computer...5 Turning Off Your Computer...
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... Deleting or Changing an Existing System and/or Setup Password 45 5 Diagnostics...47 Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) Diagnostics 47 Device Status Lights...47 Battery Status Lights...48 6 Specifications...49 7 Contacting Dell...55
... Deleting or Changing an Existing System and/or Setup Password 45 5 Diagnostics...47 Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) Diagnostics 47 Device Status Lights...47 Battery Status Lights...48 6 Specifications...49 7 Contacting Dell...55
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...pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, not on the cable itself. Hold a component such as the optional Media Base or Battery Slice, undock it. Turn off your computer and all network cables from the network device. 4. Read and follow the safety instructions that...the following safety guidelines to ensure your computer from their electrical outlets. 5 Disconnect your computer (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance CAUTION: Many repairs may appear differently than shown in your computer and then unplug the cable from the computer. 5. CAUTION...
...pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, not on the cable itself. Hold a component such as the optional Media Base or Battery Slice, undock it. Turn off your computer and all network cables from the network device. 4. Read and follow the safety instructions that...the following safety guidelines to ensure your computer from their electrical outlets. 5 Disconnect your computer (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance CAUTION: Many repairs may appear differently than shown in your computer and then unplug the cable from the computer. 5. CAUTION...
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... While you turn them off . b. or 1. NOTE: To avoid damaging the system board, you service the computer. 7. Remove the main battery. 8. Press the power button to dissipate static electricity, which could harm internal components. 11. Point to turn off your computer. 1. Click ... the display. 10. Click the - Remove any installed ExpressCards or Smart Cards from the electrical outlet before you must remove the main battery before opening the Charms menu and select Settings. Click Start . 2. Shut down on a flat work , periodically touch an unpainted metal...
... While you turn them off . b. or 1. NOTE: To avoid damaging the system board, you service the computer. 7. Remove the main battery. 8. Press the power button to dissipate static electricity, which could harm internal components. 11. Point to turn off your computer. 1. Click ... the display. 10. Click the - Remove any installed ExpressCards or Smart Cards from the electrical outlet before you must remove the main battery before opening the Charms menu and select Settings. Click Start . 2. Shut down on a flat work , periodically touch an unpainted metal...
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... computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets. 5. Connect any cards, such as a port replicator, battery slice, or media base, and replace any telephone or network cables to the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. Connect any external devices, such as an ExpressCard. 2. CAUTION: To connect a network cable, first...
... computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets. 5. Connect any cards, such as a port replicator, battery slice, or media base, and replace any telephone or network cables to the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. Connect any external devices, such as an ExpressCard. 2. CAUTION: To connect a network cable, first...
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battery bay 9 Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver • Small plastic scribe System Overview Inside View - mSATA card 3. 2 Removing and Installing Components This section provides detailed information on how to remove or install the components from your computer. system fan 2. Back 1.
battery bay 9 Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver • Small plastic scribe System Overview Inside View - mSATA card 3. 2 Removing and Installing Components This section provides detailed information on how to remove or install the components from your computer. system fan 2. Back 1.
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SD card 5. system board 5. wi-fi switch board 6. display assembly Removing the SD Card 1. Press in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. memory module 8. Slide the SD card out of the computer. 10 4. Front 1. WWAN card 7. speaker 4. Follow the procedures in on the SD card to release it from the computer. 3. WLAN card 6. SIM card board 3. heatsink Inside view - system fan 7. coin-cell battery 2.
SD card 5. system board 5. wi-fi switch board 6. display assembly Removing the SD Card 1. Press in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. memory module 8. Slide the SD card out of the computer. 10 4. Front 1. WWAN card 7. speaker 4. Follow the procedures in on the SD card to release it from the computer. 3. WLAN card 6. SIM card board 3. heatsink Inside view - system fan 7. coin-cell battery 2.
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Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Slide the release latch to unlock the battery. 3. Lift the battery from the computer. 11 Slide the SD card into its slot until it clicks into place. 2. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Removing the Battery 1. Installing the SD Card 1.
Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Slide the release latch to unlock the battery. 3. Lift the battery from the computer. 11 Slide the SD card into its slot until it clicks into place. 2. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Removing the Battery 1. Installing the SD Card 1.
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Slide the battery into its slot until it clicks into place. 2. Removing the Base Cover 1. Remove battery. 3. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Remove the screws that secure the base cover to the computer. 12 Installing the Battery 1.
Slide the battery into its slot until it clicks into place. 2. Removing the Base Cover 1. Remove battery. 3. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Remove the screws that secure the base cover to the computer. 12 Installing the Battery 1.
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... 1. Follow the procedures in the computer. 2. Place the mSATA SSD card in its slot in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove battery. 3. Install battery. 4. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the screw that secures the mSATA SSD card and remove the mSATA... SSD card from the computer. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Remove: a) battery b) SD card c) base cover 3. Removing the Keyboard Trim 1. Using a plastic scribe, pry the keyboard trim to release it from the computer...
... 1. Follow the procedures in the computer. 2. Place the mSATA SSD card in its slot in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove battery. 3. Install battery. 4. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the screw that secures the mSATA SSD card and remove the mSATA... SSD card from the computer. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Remove: a) battery b) SD card c) base cover 3. Removing the Keyboard Trim 1. Using a plastic scribe, pry the keyboard trim to release it from the computer...
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... cover c) keyboard trim 3. Flip the computer and remove the screws that secures the keyboard to the computer. 6. Install battery. 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Lift the battery bay and remove the screw that secure the keyboard to the computer. 4. b) Disconnect the keyboard cable the computer [2]. 5. Follow the procedures...
... cover c) keyboard trim 3. Flip the computer and remove the screws that secures the keyboard to the computer. 6. Install battery. 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Lift the battery bay and remove the screw that secure the keyboard to the computer. 4. b) Disconnect the keyboard cable the computer [2]. 5. Follow the procedures...
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Remove: a) SD card b) battery c) base cover d) keyboard trim e) keyboard 3. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the screws that secures the keyboard to the computer. 2. Perform ... the screw that secure the palmrest assembly and flip the computer. 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Install: a) keyboard trim b) base cover c) battery 5. d) Disconnect the touch cable from the computer [3]. Flip the computer, place the keyboard, and tighten the screws that it clicks into place. 3. Slide the keyboard...
Remove: a) SD card b) battery c) base cover d) keyboard trim e) keyboard 3. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the screws that secures the keyboard to the computer. 2. Perform ... the screw that secure the palmrest assembly and flip the computer. 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Install: a) keyboard trim b) base cover c) battery 5. d) Disconnect the touch cable from the computer [3]. Flip the computer, place the keyboard, and tighten the screws that it clicks into place. 3. Slide the keyboard...
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...computer. 3. Removing the Wi‐Fi Switch Board 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove: a) SD card b) battery c) base cover 17 Pry the edges and lift the palmrest assembly from the computer. Tighten the screws to secure the palmrest assembly to the ...base of the computer. 5. Install: a) keyboard b) keyboard trim c) base cover d) battery e) SD card 6. Remove the screws that secure the palmrest assembly to the front of the computer. Tighten the screws that secure the palmrest assembly ...
...computer. 3. Removing the Wi‐Fi Switch Board 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove: a) SD card b) battery c) base cover 17 Pry the edges and lift the palmrest assembly from the computer. Tighten the screws to secure the palmrest assembly to the ...base of the computer. 5. Install: a) keyboard b) keyboard trim c) base cover d) battery e) SD card 6. Remove the screws that secure the palmrest assembly to the front of the computer. Tighten the screws that secure the palmrest assembly ...
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... Working Inside Your Computer. Tighten the screw that secures the wi-fi swtich board to the system board. 3. Remove the wi-fi switch board. Remove: a) battery b) base cover 3. d) keyboard trim e) keyboard f) palmrest 3. Disconnect the wi-fi switch board cable from the memory module until it pops up. Install: a) palmrest b) keyboard c) keyboard...
... Working Inside Your Computer. Tighten the screw that secures the wi-fi swtich board to the system board. 3. Remove the wi-fi switch board. Remove: a) battery b) base cover 3. d) keyboard trim e) keyboard f) palmrest 3. Disconnect the wi-fi switch board cable from the memory module until it pops up. Install: a) palmrest b) keyboard c) keyboard...
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Disconnect the antenna cables from the computer. Tighten the screw to secure the WLAN card to the computer. Remove: a) battery b) SD card 19 Press the retention clips to secure the memory module to their respective connectors marked on the WLAN card. 4. ...from the WLAN card and remove the screw that secures the WLAN card to the computer. 3. Removing the WWAN Card 1. Install: a) base cover b) battery 4. Remove: a) battery b) base cover 3. Insert the WLAN card into its connector at a 45-degree angle into the socket. 2. Installing the Memory Module 1. Removing the WLAN...
Disconnect the antenna cables from the computer. Tighten the screw to secure the WLAN card to the computer. Remove: a) battery b) SD card 19 Press the retention clips to secure the memory module to their respective connectors marked on the WLAN card. 4. ...from the WLAN card and remove the screw that secures the WLAN card to the computer. 3. Removing the WWAN Card 1. Install: a) base cover b) battery 4. Remove: a) battery b) base cover 3. Insert the WLAN card into its connector at a 45-degree angle into the socket. 2. Installing the Memory Module 1. Removing the WLAN...
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...the WWAN card. 4. Remove the screw that secures the WWAN card to the computer and remove it. Install: a) base cover b) SD card c) battery 5. Pry the edges of the display bezel. Remove the display bezel from the WWAN card. 4. Disconnect the antenna cables from the display assembly. Remove... the battery. 3. Align the display bezel in place and snap it in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Removing the Display Bezel 1. Disconnect the antenna...
...the WWAN card. 4. Remove the screw that secures the WWAN card to the computer and remove it. Install: a) base cover b) SD card c) battery 5. Pry the edges of the display bezel. Remove the display bezel from the WWAN card. 4. Disconnect the antenna cables from the display assembly. Remove... the battery. 3. Align the display bezel in place and snap it in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Removing the Display Bezel 1. Disconnect the antenna...
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... display panel over. 4. b) Disconnect the LVDS cable from the display assembly [3]. Install: a) display bezel b) battery 21 Follow the procedures in the illustration: a) Peel the LVDS cable connector tape [1]. Remove: a) battery b) display bezel 3. Perform the following steps as shown in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Place the display... [2]. Connect the display cable (LVDS cable) to its connector on the display assembly. 3. Removing the Display Panel 1. Install the battery 4. 3. Remove the screws that secure the display panel to the display assembly. 4.
... display panel over. 4. b) Disconnect the LVDS cable from the display assembly [3]. Install: a) display bezel b) battery 21 Follow the procedures in the illustration: a) Peel the LVDS cable connector tape [1]. Remove: a) battery b) display bezel 3. Perform the following steps as shown in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Place the display... [2]. Connect the display cable (LVDS cable) to its connector on the display assembly. 3. Removing the Display Panel 1. Install the battery 4. 3. Remove the screws that secure the display panel to the display assembly. 4.
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... following steps as shown in the illustration: a) Lift the latch that secures the coin-cell battery to the system board. 3. Route the cables and connect the coin-cell battery cable to the system board. 4. Installing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Tighten the screw that secure cable to the system board. 4. Install: a) palmrest b) keyboard c) keyboard...
... following steps as shown in the illustration: a) Lift the latch that secures the coin-cell battery to the system board. 3. Route the cables and connect the coin-cell battery cable to the system board. 4. Installing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Tighten the screw that secure cable to the system board. 4. Install: a) palmrest b) keyboard c) keyboard...
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...the screws that secure the display-hinge cover to the computer. Install: a) palmrest b) keyboard c) keyboard trim d) base cover e) battery f) SD card 4. c) Unroute the speaker cable from the computer. Route the speaker cable on the computer and connect it to the computer.... 2. Remove battery. 3. d) Remove the speakers from the system board [2]. Removing the Display-Hinge Cover 1. Installing the Speakers 1. Remove: a) SD card b) battery c) base cover d) keyboard trim e) keyboard f) palmrest 3. Perform the ...
...the screws that secure the display-hinge cover to the computer. Install: a) palmrest b) keyboard c) keyboard trim d) base cover e) battery f) SD card 4. c) Unroute the speaker cable from the computer. Route the speaker cable on the computer and connect it to the computer.... 2. Remove battery. 3. d) Remove the speakers from the system board [2]. Removing the Display-Hinge Cover 1. Installing the Speakers 1. Remove: a) SD card b) battery c) base cover d) keyboard trim e) keyboard f) palmrest 3. Perform the ...
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...Removing the Heatsink 1. Place the display-hinge cover and tighten the screws to secure the display-hinge cover to the computer. 4. Remove: a) SD card b) battery c) base cover d) mSATA e) keyboard trim f) keyboard g) palmrest h) display-hinge cover i) display assembly 3. Remove the screws that secure the heatsink to the ... [1]. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Install battery. 3. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration: a) Lift the heatsink from the computer [2]. 24
...Removing the Heatsink 1. Place the display-hinge cover and tighten the screws to secure the display-hinge cover to the computer. 4. Remove: a) SD card b) battery c) base cover d) mSATA e) keyboard trim f) keyboard g) palmrest h) display-hinge cover i) display assembly 3. Remove the screws that secure the heatsink to the ... [1]. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Install battery. 3. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration: a) Lift the heatsink from the computer [2]. 24