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... - WLAN card 20 Contents 3 Windows...7 Before working inside your computer...7 After working inside your - Contents 1 Working on your computer...7 Safety instructions...7 Turning off your computer...8 2 Disassembly and reassembly...9 Recommended tools...9 SD card...9 Removing SD card...9 Installing SD card...9 Battery cover...9 Removing the battery cover...9 Installing the battery cover...10 Battery...10...
... - WLAN card 20 Contents 3 Windows...7 Before working inside your computer...7 After working inside your - Contents 1 Working on your computer...7 Safety instructions...7 Turning off your computer...8 2 Disassembly and reassembly...9 Recommended tools...9 SD card...9 Removing SD card...9 Installing SD card...9 Battery cover...9 Removing the battery cover...9 Installing the battery cover...10 Battery...10...
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... (docked), undock it. WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is grounded to avoid bending any disassembly tasks. Damage due to servicing that your work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from potential damage and ... or, if purchased separately, installed by your warranty. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance CAUTION: Many repairs may appear differently than shown in your product documentation, or as a processor by its edges, not...
... (docked), undock it. WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is grounded to avoid bending any disassembly tasks. Damage due to servicing that your work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from potential damage and ... or, if purchased separately, installed by your warranty. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance CAUTION: Many repairs may appear differently than shown in your product documentation, or as a processor by its edges, not...
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... 9 b Slide and lift the battery cover to release the battery cover [1]. 2 Disassembly and reassembly Recommended tools The procedures in this document require the following tools: • Phillips #0 screwdriver • Phillips #1 screwdriver • Plastic scribe NOTE: The #0 screw ...
... 9 b Slide and lift the battery cover to release the battery cover [1]. 2 Disassembly and reassembly Recommended tools The procedures in this document require the following tools: • Phillips #0 screwdriver • Phillips #1 screwdriver • Plastic scribe NOTE: The #0 screw ...
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... for assistance and further instructions. • Always purchase genuine batteries from the computer [2]. 10 Disassembly and reassembly b Lift and remove the battery from https://www.dell.com or authorized Dell partners and re-sellers. This can be dangerous. Battery Lithium-ion battery precautions CAUTION: •...Do not crush, drop, mutilate, or penetrate the battery with foreign objects. • Do not expose the battery to high temperatures, or disassemble battery packs and cells. • Do not apply pressure to the surface of the battery. • Do not bend the battery. ...
... for assistance and further instructions. • Always purchase genuine batteries from the computer [2]. 10 Disassembly and reassembly b Lift and remove the battery from https://www.dell.com or authorized Dell partners and re-sellers. This can be dangerous. Battery Lithium-ion battery precautions CAUTION: •...Do not crush, drop, mutilate, or penetrate the battery with foreign objects. • Do not expose the battery to high temperatures, or disassemble battery packs and cells. • Do not apply pressure to the surface of the battery. • Do not bend the battery. ...
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Installing the battery 1 Slide the battery into its slot until it clicks into place. 2 Install the battery cover. 3 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer Hard drive Removing the hard drive 1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2 Remove the: a battery cover b battery 3 To remove hard drive: a Remove the M3.0x3.0 screws that secure the hard drive to release the hard drive [2]. c Slide and lift the hard drive from the computer [3]. b Lift the hard drive latch to the computer [1]. Disassembly and reassembly 11
Installing the battery 1 Slide the battery into its slot until it clicks into place. 2 Install the battery cover. 3 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer Hard drive Removing the hard drive 1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2 Remove the: a battery cover b battery 3 To remove hard drive: a Remove the M3.0x3.0 screws that secure the hard drive to release the hard drive [2]. c Slide and lift the hard drive from the computer [3]. b Lift the hard drive latch to the computer [1]. Disassembly and reassembly 11
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Installing the hard drive 1 Replace the M3.0x3.0 screws to secure the hard drive to the hard drive bracket. 2 Insert the hard drive into its slot in the computer. 3 Replace the M3.0x3.0 screws to secure the hard drive to the computer. 4 Install the: a battery b battery cover 5 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. 12 Disassembly and reassembly Lift the hard drive from the bracket. 4 Remove the M3.0x3.0 screws that secure the hard drive.
Installing the hard drive 1 Replace the M3.0x3.0 screws to secure the hard drive to the hard drive bracket. 2 Insert the hard drive into its slot in the computer. 3 Replace the M3.0x3.0 screws to secure the hard drive to the computer. 4 Install the: a battery b battery cover 5 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. 12 Disassembly and reassembly Lift the hard drive from the bracket. 4 Remove the M3.0x3.0 screws that secure the hard drive.
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Disassembly and reassembly 13 Installing the hard drive cable connector 1 Connect the hard drive cable to the system board. 2 Insert and route the cable through the ...
Disassembly and reassembly 13 Installing the hard drive cable connector 1 Connect the hard drive cable to the system board. 2 Insert and route the cable through the ...
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... the M2.0x2.5 screws that secure the keyboard to access the keyboard cable [1]. c Lift and slide the keyboard to remove it from the computer [5]. 14 Disassembly and reassembly b Disconnect the keyboard cables from the touchpad board [2] 4 To remove the keyboard: a Using plastic scribe pry the keyboard trim from the bottom and...
... the M2.0x2.5 screws that secure the keyboard to access the keyboard cable [1]. c Lift and slide the keyboard to remove it from the computer [5]. 14 Disassembly and reassembly b Disconnect the keyboard cables from the touchpad board [2] 4 To remove the keyboard: a Using plastic scribe pry the keyboard trim from the bottom and...
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Disassembly and reassembly 15 Installing the keyboard 1 Align the keyboard and route the cables back through to the bottom of the compartment. 2 Press and align the ...
Disassembly and reassembly 15 Installing the keyboard 1 Align the keyboard and route the cables back through to the bottom of the compartment. 2 Press and align the ...
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NOTE: During installation or removal of the SIM card, always ensure all data is backed up properly. 16 Disassembly and reassembly Installing the base cover 1 Slide the base cover to align with the screw holes on the card to the computer. 3 Install the: a battery b ...
NOTE: During installation or removal of the SIM card, always ensure all data is backed up properly. 16 Disassembly and reassembly Installing the base cover 1 Slide the base cover to align with the screw holes on the card to the computer. 3 Install the: a battery b ...
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Memory modules Removing the primary memory module 1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. Installing the SIM card 1 Slide in After working inside your computer. 2 Remove the: a battery cover b battery c base cover 3 To remove primary memory module: Disassembly and reassembly 17 NOTE: During installation or removal of the SIM card, always ensure all data is backed up properly. 2 Install the: a base cover b battery c battery cover 3 Follow the procedure in the SIM Card into its compartment and press until its fully engaged with a click sound.
Memory modules Removing the primary memory module 1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. Installing the SIM card 1 Slide in After working inside your computer. 2 Remove the: a battery cover b battery c base cover 3 To remove primary memory module: Disassembly and reassembly 17 NOTE: During installation or removal of the SIM card, always ensure all data is backed up properly. 2 Install the: a base cover b battery c battery cover 3 Follow the procedure in the SIM Card into its compartment and press until its fully engaged with a click sound.
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d Lift the memory module and remove it from the memory module until it from the computer. a Pry the retention clips away from the computer [4]. 18 Disassembly and reassembly Installing the primary memory module 1 Insert the memory module into the memory socket. NOTE: Installing one or three memory modules leads to system ...
d Lift the memory module and remove it from the memory module until it from the computer. a Pry the retention clips away from the computer [4]. 18 Disassembly and reassembly Installing the primary memory module 1 Insert the memory module into the memory socket. NOTE: Installing one or three memory modules leads to system ...
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... your computer. 2 Remove the: a battery cover b battery c base cover 3 To remove the WWAN card: a Disconnect and unroute the antenna cables connected to the WWAN card [1]. Disassembly and reassembly 19 b Remove the M2.0x3.0 screw that secures the WWAN card to the computer [2]. WWAN card Removing Wireless Wide Area Network -
... your computer. 2 Remove the: a battery cover b battery c base cover 3 To remove the WWAN card: a Disconnect and unroute the antenna cables connected to the WWAN card [1]. Disassembly and reassembly 19 b Remove the M2.0x3.0 screw that secures the WWAN card to the computer [2]. WWAN card Removing Wireless Wide Area Network -
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... 1 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. 2 Remove the: a battery cover b battery c base cover 3 To remove the WLAN card from the computer [3,4]. 20 Disassembly and reassembly b Remove the shield that secures the WLAN card to the computer [1]. c Disconnect and un-route the antenna cables connected to the WLAN card...
... 1 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. 2 Remove the: a battery cover b battery c base cover 3 To remove the WLAN card from the computer [3,4]. 20 Disassembly and reassembly b Remove the shield that secures the WLAN card to the computer [1]. c Disconnect and un-route the antenna cables connected to the WLAN card...
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b Remove the thermal plate from the computer. Disassembly and reassembly 21 optional Removing the M.2 Solid State Drive -SSD module 1 Follow the procedures in Before working inside your computer. d Remove the SSD away from ...
b Remove the thermal plate from the computer. Disassembly and reassembly 21 optional Removing the M.2 Solid State Drive -SSD module 1 Follow the procedures in Before working inside your computer. d Remove the SSD away from ...
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... inside your computer. 2 Remove the: a battery cover b battery c base cover 3 To remove coin cell battery: a Disconnect the coin cell battery cable from the computer [2]. 22 Disassembly and reassembly b Pry and lift the coin cell battery from the computer [1].
... inside your computer. 2 Remove the: a battery cover b battery c base cover 3 To remove coin cell battery: a Disconnect the coin cell battery cable from the computer [2]. 22 Disassembly and reassembly b Pry and lift the coin cell battery from the computer [1].
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... After working inside your computer. 2 Remove the: a battery cover b battery c base cover 3 To remove power connector port: a Disconnect the power connector cable from the computer [2]. Disassembly and reassembly 23
... After working inside your computer. 2 Remove the: a battery cover b battery c base cover 3 To remove power connector port: a Disconnect the power connector cable from the computer [2]. Disassembly and reassembly 23
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... on the computer. 2 Route the cable through the routing channel 3 Replace the M2.5x5.0 screw to secure the power connector port to the computer . 24 Disassembly and reassembly Palm rest Removing the palmrest 1 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. 2 Remove the: a battery cover b battery c base cover d hard drive...
... on the computer. 2 Route the cable through the routing channel 3 Replace the M2.5x5.0 screw to secure the power connector port to the computer . 24 Disassembly and reassembly Palm rest Removing the palmrest 1 Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. 2 Remove the: a battery cover b battery c base cover d hard drive...
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c By using plastic scribe release the tabs on the edges of the palmrest and remove the palmrest from the computer [4]. Disassembly and reassembly 25 b Remove the 11 screws (M2.5x5.0, M2.0x3.0) that secure the palmrest to the computer [3]. 4 To remove palmrest: a Lift the tab and disconnect the fan cable [1] and system board cable [ 2].
c By using plastic scribe release the tabs on the edges of the palmrest and remove the palmrest from the computer [4]. Disassembly and reassembly 25 b Remove the 11 screws (M2.5x5.0, M2.0x3.0) that secure the palmrest to the computer [3]. 4 To remove palmrest: a Lift the tab and disconnect the fan cable [1] and system board cable [ 2].
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... the speaker cable from the system board [1]. Installing the palmrest 1 Align the palmrest on the computer and press until it away from the computer [2]. 26 Disassembly and reassembly b Unroute the speaker cable and remove the cable from the routing tabs. c Lift the speakers, along with the speaker cable and remove it...
... the speaker cable from the system board [1]. Installing the palmrest 1 Align the palmrest on the computer and press until it away from the computer [2]. 26 Disassembly and reassembly b Unroute the speaker cable and remove the cable from the routing tabs. c Lift the speakers, along with the speaker cable and remove it...