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Contents 1 Before You Begin 9 Recommended Tools 9 Turning Off Your Computer 9 Before Working Inside Your Computer 10 2 Battery 13 Removing the Battery 13 Replacing the Battery 14 3 Memory Module(s 15 Removing the Memory Module(s 15 Replacing the Memory Module(s 17 4 Wireless Mini-Card(s 21 Removing the Mini-Card(s 21 Replacing the Mini-Card(s 24 5 Hard Drive 27 Removing the Hard Drive 27 Contents 3
Contents 1 Before You Begin 9 Recommended Tools 9 Turning Off Your Computer 9 Before Working Inside Your Computer 10 2 Battery 13 Removing the Battery 13 Replacing the Battery 14 3 Memory Module(s 15 Removing the Memory Module(s 15 Replacing the Memory Module(s 17 4 Wireless Mini-Card(s 21 Removing the Mini-Card(s 21 Replacing the Mini-Card(s 24 5 Hard Drive 27 Removing the Hard Drive 27 Contents 3
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Replacing the Hard Drive 28 6 Optical Drive 31 Removing the Optical Drive 31 Replacing the Optical Drive 33 7 Palm-Rest Assembly 35 Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly 35 Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly 38 8 Keyboard 41 Removing the Keyboard 41 Replacing the Keyboard 43 9 Power-Button Board 45 Removing the Power-Button Board 45 Replacing the Power-Button Board 46 10 Coin-Cell Battery 49 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 49 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 50 4 Contents
Replacing the Hard Drive 28 6 Optical Drive 31 Removing the Optical Drive 31 Replacing the Optical Drive 33 7 Palm-Rest Assembly 35 Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly 35 Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly 38 8 Keyboard 41 Removing the Keyboard 41 Replacing the Keyboard 43 9 Power-Button Board 45 Removing the Power-Button Board 45 Replacing the Power-Button Board 46 10 Coin-Cell Battery 49 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 49 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 50 4 Contents
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CAUTION: Before touching anything inside the computer. 7 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13) before working inside your computer. Before You Begin 11 While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to ground the system ... metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13). 8 Turn the computer top-side up, open the display, and press the power button to dissipate static electricity, which could...
CAUTION: Before touching anything inside the computer. 7 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13) before working inside your computer. Before You Begin 11 While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to ground the system ... metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13). 8 Turn the computer top-side up, open the display, and press the power button to dissipate static electricity, which could...
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.... 4 Lift the battery up at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Battery 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Turn the computer over. 3 Slide the battery release latch to the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. Battery 13 Damage due to...discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. 2 Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a...
.... 4 Lift the battery up at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Battery 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Turn the computer over. 3 Slide the battery release latch to the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. Battery 13 Damage due to...discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. 2 Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a...
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2 1 1 battery release latch 2 battery Replacing the Battery CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the tabs on the battery with the slots in the battery bay and press the battery down until it clicks into place. 14 Battery
2 1 1 battery release latch 2 battery Replacing the Battery CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the tabs on the battery with the slots in the battery bay and press the battery down until it clicks into place. 14 Battery
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...Specifications" in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13). 3 Loosen the two captive screws that secure the memory-module cover to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by installing memory modules on page 13) before...in the Setup Guide that shipped with your computer or at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. You can increase your fingertips to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com/manuals for information on the type of memory supported by ...
...Specifications" in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13). 3 Loosen the two captive screws that secure the memory-module cover to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by installing memory modules on page 13) before...in the Setup Guide that shipped with your computer or at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. You can increase your fingertips to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com/manuals for information on the type of memory supported by ...
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... down until it clicks into place. 5 Tighten the two captive screws that secure the memory-module cover to the base cover. 6 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 14). 7 Connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet. 8 Turn on the base cover and snap the memory-module cover...
... down until it clicks into place. 5 Tighten the two captive screws that secure the memory-module cover to the base cover. 6 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 14). 7 Connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet. 8 Turn on the base cover and snap the memory-module cover...
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... - supports Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) or Worldwide Interoperability for Mini-Cards from sources other than Dell. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on page 13) before working inside the computer. 4 Wireless Mini-Card(s) WARNING: Before working inside...21 Damage due to servicing that secures the Mini-Card cover to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by...
... - supports Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) or Worldwide Interoperability for Mini-Cards from sources other than Dell. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on page 13) before working inside the computer. 4 Wireless Mini-Card(s) WARNING: Before working inside...21 Damage due to servicing that secures the Mini-Card cover to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by...
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... of the Mini-Card down into place. 7 Replace the captive screw that secures the Mini-Card cover to the base cover. 8 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the Mini-Card to the system board. 5 Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the.... Failure to do so may result in damage to the Mini-Card you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. CAUTION: Before turning on page 14). 3 Insert the Mini-Card connector at a 45-degree angle into the system-board connector. 4 Press the other than...
... of the Mini-Card down into place. 7 Replace the captive screw that secures the Mini-Card cover to the base cover. 8 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the Mini-Card to the system board. 5 Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the.... Failure to do so may result in damage to the Mini-Card you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. CAUTION: Before turning on page 14). 3 Insert the Mini-Card connector at a 45-degree angle into the system-board connector. 4 Press the other than...
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... page 15). 4 Remove the two screws that secure the hard drive to servicing that shipped with your computer (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on your computer.
... page 15). 4 Remove the two screws that secure the hard drive to servicing that shipped with your computer (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on your computer.
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Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer. 6 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Hard Drive 29 CAUTION: Before turning on page 14).
Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer. 6 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Hard Drive 29 CAUTION: Before turning on page 14).
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... an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. Damage due to...
... an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. Damage due to...
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... the screw that secures the optical drive to the base cover. 7 Replace the memory module(s) (see "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 17). 8 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 14). Optical Drive 33
... the screw that secures the optical drive to the base cover. 7 Replace the memory module(s) (see "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 17). 8 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 14). Optical Drive 33
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... the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your warranty. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to step 6 in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13). 3 Remove the memory module...
... the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your warranty. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to step 6 in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13). 3 Remove the memory module...
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... "Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 28). 9 Replace the memory module(s) (see "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 17). 10 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 14). Failure to the computer. Palm-Rest Assembly 39 2 Connect the control-strip cable to the system-board connector. 3 Slide the touch-pad cable...
... "Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 28). 9 Replace the memory module(s) (see "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 17). 10 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 14). Failure to the computer. Palm-Rest Assembly 39 2 Connect the control-strip cable to the system-board connector. 3 Slide the touch-pad cable...
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... warranty. Damage due to servicing that secure the keyboard to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 31. 6 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and timeconsuming to step...
... warranty. Damage due to servicing that secure the keyboard to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 31. 6 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and timeconsuming to step...
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... drive (see "Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 28). 10 Replace the memory module(s) (see "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 17). 11 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the keyboard to the top cover. 7 Replace the palm...
... drive (see "Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 28). 10 Replace the memory module(s) (see "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 17). 11 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the keyboard to the top cover. 7 Replace the palm...
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... your computer. Removing the Power-Button Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13). 3 Remove the memory module(s) (see "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 15). 4 Remove the hard drive ...Removing the Hard Drive" on page 27). 5 Follow the instructions from step 4 to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer). 9...
... your computer. Removing the Power-Button Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13). 3 Remove the memory module(s) (see "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 15). 4 Remove the hard drive ...Removing the Hard Drive" on page 27). 5 Follow the instructions from step 4 to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer). 9...
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... drive (see "Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 28). 10 Replace the memory module(s) (see "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 17). 11 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on page...
... drive (see "Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 28). 10 Replace the memory module(s) (see "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 17). 11 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on page...
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...connector on your computer. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 31. 6 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that shipped with your... practices information, see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 35). 7 Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable from the system-board connector. 8 The coin-cell battery is not covered by Dell™ is glued to step 6 in "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 13) before working ...
...connector on your computer. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 31. 6 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to servicing that shipped with your... practices information, see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 35). 7 Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable from the system-board connector. 8 The coin-cell battery is not covered by Dell™ is glued to step 6 in "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 13) before working ...