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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 Module Cover 15 Removing the Module Cover 15 Replacing the Module Cover 16 4 Memory Module(s 17 Removing the Memory Module(s 17 Replacing the Memory Module(s 18 5 Wireless Mini-Card(s 21 Removing the Mini-Card(s 21 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 Module Cover 15 Removing the Module Cover 15 Replacing the Module Cover 16 4 Memory Module(s 17 Removing the Memory Module(s 17 Replacing the Memory Module(s 18 5 Wireless Mini-Card(s 21 Removing the Mini-Card(s 21 Contents 3
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Replacing the Mini-Card(s 23 6 Optical Drive 25 Removing the Optical Drive 25 Replacing the Optical Drive 26 7 Palm-Rest Assembly 29 Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly 29 Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly 32 8 Power-Button Board 35 Removing the Power-Button Board 35 Replacing the Power-Button Board 36 9 Coin-Cell Battery 37 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 37 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 38 10 Hard Drive 39 Removing the Hard Drive 39 Replacing the Hard Drive 41 4 Contents
Replacing the Mini-Card(s 23 6 Optical Drive 25 Removing the Optical Drive 25 Replacing the Optical Drive 26 7 Palm-Rest Assembly 29 Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly 29 Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly 32 8 Power-Button Board 35 Removing the Power-Button Board 35 Replacing the Power-Button Board 36 9 Coin-Cell Battery 37 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 37 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 38 10 Hard Drive 39 Removing the Hard Drive 39 Replacing the Hard Drive 41 4 Contents
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... 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...
... 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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..., see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at an angle and remove it from the battery bay. 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...avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer). Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. Battery 13 CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your warranty. Damage due to the side. 4 Lift the...
..., see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at an angle and remove it from the battery bay. 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...avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer). Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. Battery 13 CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your warranty. Damage due to the side. 4 Lift the...
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1 2 1 battery 2 battery release latch 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
1 2 1 battery 2 battery release latch 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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... servicing that secure the module cover to the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. Removing the Module Cover 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Module Cover 15 For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the...
... servicing that secure the module cover to the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. Removing the Module Cover 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Module Cover 15 For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the...
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1 2 4 3 1 screws (3) 3 tabs (4) 2 module cover 4 base cover Replacing the Module Cover 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 module cover with the slots on the base cover and snap the module cover into place. 3 Tighten the three captive screws that secure the module cover to the base cover. 4 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 14). 16 Module Cover
1 2 4 3 1 screws (3) 3 tabs (4) 2 module cover 4 base cover Replacing the Module Cover 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 module cover with the slots on the base cover and snap the module cover into place. 3 Tighten the three captive screws that secure the module cover to the base cover. 4 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 14). 16 Module Cover
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...17 NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are covered under your warranty. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Module Cover" on page 15). See "Specifications" in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13). 3 Remove the... module cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com/manuals for information on the system ...
...17 NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are covered under your warranty. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Module Cover" on page 15). See "Specifications" in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13). 3 Remove the... module cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com/manuals for information on the system ...
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... properly, the computer may not boot. 3 2 1 1 tab 3 memory-module connector 2 notch 4 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 16). 5 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 14). 6 Connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet. 7 Turn on the computer.
... properly, the computer may not boot. 3 2 1 1 tab 3 memory-module connector 2 notch 4 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 16). 5 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 14). 6 Connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet. 7 Turn on the computer.
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...information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by ...to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery" on the configuration of the computer when ... Worldwide Interoperability for Mini-Cards from sources other than Dell. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by...page 13) before working inside the computer. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Microwave Access...Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13). 3 Remove the module cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/...
...information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by ...to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery" on the configuration of the computer when ... Worldwide Interoperability for Mini-Cards from sources other than Dell. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by...page 13) before working inside the computer. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Microwave Access...Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13). 3 Remove the module cover (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/...
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... WWAN (black triangle) black TV tuner (1 antenna cable) black 6 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 16). 7 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...-Card, never place cables under the card. 3 Insert the Mini-Card connector at a 45-degree angle into the system-board connector. 4 Press the other than Dell, you are installing. The following table provides the antenna cable color scheme for your computer.
... WWAN (black triangle) black TV tuner (1 antenna cable) black 6 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 16). 7 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...-Card, never place cables under the card. 3 Insert the Mini-Card connector at a 45-degree angle into the system-board connector. 4 Press the other than Dell, you are installing. The following table provides the antenna cable color scheme for your computer.
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...6 Optical Drive 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 connector on your computer.... Optical Drive 25 CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery" on your computer). CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 13)..., see "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 15). 4 Remove the memory module(s) (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www...
...6 Optical Drive 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 connector on your computer.... Optical Drive 25 CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery" on your computer). CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 13)..., see "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 15). 4 Remove the memory module(s) (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www...
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... the memory module(s) (see "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 18). 6 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 16). 7 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 14). 26 Optical Drive
... the memory module(s) (see "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 18). 6 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 16). 7 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 14). 26 Optical Drive
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... your computer). Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the 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 periodically touching an unpainted ... 29 7 Palm-Rest Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the...
... your computer). Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the 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 periodically touching an unpainted ... 29 7 Palm-Rest Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the...
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... cable connector 3 palm-rest assembly 2 touch-pad cable connector Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in damage to the base cover. 6 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer.
... cable connector 3 palm-rest assembly 2 touch-pad cable connector Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in damage to the base cover. 6 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer.
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...a connector on 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 palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 29). 4 Turn the palm-...board. 6 Remove the two screws that secure the power-button board to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 13) before working inside the computer...
...a connector on 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 palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 29). 4 Turn the palm-...board. 6 Remove the two screws that secure the power-button board to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 13) before working inside the computer...
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... damage to secure the power-button cable. 4 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 32). 5 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the power-button board to the palm-rest assembly. 3 Slide the power-button cable...
... damage to secure the power-button cable. 4 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 32). 5 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the power-button board to the palm-rest assembly. 3 Slide the power-button cable...
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... palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 29). 4 Using a plastic scribe, gently pry the coin-cell battery out of the battery socket on the system board. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. ...9 Coin-Cell 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 connector ...
... palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 29). 4 Using a plastic scribe, gently pry the coin-cell battery out of the battery socket on the system board. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. ...9 Coin-Cell 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 connector ...
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CAUTION: Before turning on page 14). Failure to do so may result in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 With the positive side facing up, snap the coin-cell battery into the battery socket on the system board. 3 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 32). 4 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. 2 1 1 coin-cell battery 2 plastic scribe Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 1 Follow the instructions in damage to the computer. 38 Coin-Cell Battery
CAUTION: Before turning on page 14). Failure to do so may result in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 With the positive side facing up, snap the coin-cell battery into the battery socket on the system board. 3 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 32). 4 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. 2 1 1 coin-cell battery 2 plastic scribe Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 1 Follow the instructions in damage to the computer. 38 Coin-Cell Battery
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...Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is On or in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13). 3 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Battery" on page 29). NOTE: If you need to the system board, remove the main...metal surface (such as a connector on the new hard drive. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by Dell™ is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 9) ...
...Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is On or in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13). 3 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Battery" on page 29). NOTE: If you need to the system board, remove the main...metal surface (such as a connector on the new hard drive. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by Dell™ is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 9) ...