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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 Base Cover 13 Removing the Base Cover 13 Replacing the Base Cover 15 3 Battery 17 Removing the Battery 17 Replacing the Battery 18 4 Memory Module(s 19 Removing the Memory Module(s 19 Replacing the Memory Module(s 20 5 Wireless Mini-Card 23 Removing the Mini-Card 23 Contents 3
Contents 1 Before You Begin 9 Recommended Tools 9 Turning Off Your Computer 9 Before Working Inside Your Computer 10 2 Base Cover 13 Removing the Base Cover 13 Replacing the Base Cover 15 3 Battery 17 Removing the Battery 17 Replacing the Battery 18 4 Memory Module(s 19 Removing the Memory Module(s 19 Replacing the Memory Module(s 20 5 Wireless Mini-Card 23 Removing the Mini-Card 23 Contents 3
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Replacing the Mini-Card 25 6 Hard Drive 27 Removing the Hard Drive 27 Replacing the Hard Drive 29 7 Coin-Cell Battery 31 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 31 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 32 8 Optical Drive 35 Removing the Optical Drive 35 Replacing the Optical Drive 37 9 AC-Adapter Connector 39 Removing the AC-Adapter Connector 39 Replacing the AC-Adapter Connector 40 10 Power-Button Board 43 Removing the Power-Button Board 43 Replacing the Power-Button Board 44 4 Contents
Replacing the Mini-Card 25 6 Hard Drive 27 Removing the Hard Drive 27 Replacing the Hard Drive 29 7 Coin-Cell Battery 31 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 31 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 32 8 Optical Drive 35 Removing the Optical Drive 35 Replacing the Optical Drive 37 9 AC-Adapter Connector 39 Removing the AC-Adapter Connector 39 Replacing the AC-Adapter Connector 40 10 Power-Button Board 43 Removing the Power-Button Board 43 Replacing the Power-Button Board 44 4 Contents
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11 Audio Board 47 Removing the Audio Board 47 Replacing the Audio Board 48 12 Battery Status-Light Board 51 Removing the Battery Status-Light Board 51 Replacing the Battery Status-Light Board 52 13 Fan 55 Removing the Fan 55 Replacing the Fan 56 14 Heat Sink 57 Removing the Heat Sink 57 Replacing the Heat Sink 58 15 System Board 61 Removing the System Board 61 Replacing the System Board 64 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 65 Contents 5
11 Audio Board 47 Removing the Audio Board 47 Replacing the Audio Board 48 12 Battery Status-Light Board 51 Removing the Battery Status-Light Board 51 Replacing the Battery Status-Light Board 52 13 Fan 55 Removing the Fan 55 Replacing the Fan 56 14 Heat Sink 57 Removing the Heat Sink 57 Replacing the Heat Sink 58 15 System Board 61 Removing the System Board 61 Replacing the System Board 64 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 65 Contents 5
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3 2 1 1 battery 3 battery cable 2 screws (6) 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 Place the battery on the palm-rest assembly. 3 Replace the six screws that secure the battery to the palm-rest assembly. 4 Connect the battery cable to the system-board connector. 5 Replace the base cover (see "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 15). 18 Battery
3 2 1 1 battery 3 battery cable 2 screws (6) 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 Place the battery on the palm-rest assembly. 3 Replace the six screws that secure the battery to the palm-rest assembly. 4 Connect the battery cable to the system-board connector. 5 Replace the base cover (see "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 15). 18 Battery
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... hear the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it. If you do so may not boot. 3 2 1 1 tab 3 memory-module connector 2 notch 4 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 18). 5 Replace the base cover (see "Replacing the Base Cover" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer.
... hear the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it. If you do so may not boot. 3 2 1 1 tab 3 memory-module connector 2 notch 4 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 18). 5 Replace the base cover (see "Replacing the Base Cover" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer.
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... WLAN + Bluetooth (2 antenna cables) Main WLAN + Bluetooth (white triangle) white Auxiliary WLAN + Bluetooth (black triangle) black 6 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 18). 7 Replace the base cover (see "Replacing the Base Cover" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the Mini-Card to the system board. 5 Connect the appropriate antenna...NOTE: If you are installing a Mini-Card from a source other end of the Mini-Card down into the system-board connector. 4 Press the other than Dell, you are installing. CAUTION: Before turning on page 15).
... WLAN + Bluetooth (2 antenna cables) Main WLAN + Bluetooth (white triangle) white Auxiliary WLAN + Bluetooth (black triangle) black 6 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 18). 7 Replace the base cover (see "Replacing the Base Cover" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the Mini-Card to the system board. 5 Connect the appropriate antenna...NOTE: If you are installing a Mini-Card from a source other end of the Mini-Card down into the system-board connector. 4 Press the other than Dell, you are installing. CAUTION: Before turning on page 15).
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...-drive assembly to the palm- Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive. 3 Place the hard-drive bracket on the hard drive. 4 Replace the four screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive. 5 Connect the hard-drive cable to the hard drive. 6 Place the hard...-drive assembly on page 9. 2 Remove the new hard drive from its packaging. rest assembly. 8 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 18). 9 Replace the base cover (see "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 15). Hard Drive 29
...-drive assembly to the palm- Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive. 3 Place the hard-drive bracket on the hard drive. 4 Replace the four screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive. 5 Connect the hard-drive cable to the hard drive. 6 Place the hard...-drive assembly on page 9. 2 Remove the new hard drive from its packaging. rest assembly. 8 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 18). 9 Replace the base cover (see "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 15). Hard Drive 29
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2 1 1 coin-cell-battery cable connector 2 coin-cell battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide and place the coin-cell battery on the palm-rest assembly and route the coin-cell battery cable as noted earlier. 3 Connect the coin-cell battery cable to the system-board connector. 4 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 18). 5 Replace the base cover (see "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 15). 32 Coin-Cell Battery
2 1 1 coin-cell-battery cable connector 2 coin-cell battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide and place the coin-cell battery on the palm-rest assembly and route the coin-cell battery cable as noted earlier. 3 Connect the coin-cell battery cable to the system-board connector. 4 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 18). 5 Replace the base cover (see "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 15). 32 Coin-Cell Battery
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CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer. Coin-Cell Battery 33
CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer. Coin-Cell Battery 33
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... secure the optical-drive brackets to the optical drive. 4 Place the optical drive on the palm-rest assembly. 5 Replace the four screws that secure the optical drive to the palm-rest assembly. 6 Replace the coin-cell battery (see "Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery" on page 32). 7 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 18). Optical Drive 37
... secure the optical-drive brackets to the optical drive. 4 Place the optical drive on the palm-rest assembly. 5 Replace the four screws that secure the optical drive to the palm-rest assembly. 6 Replace the coin-cell battery (see "Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery" on page 32). 7 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 18). Optical Drive 37
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... You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the screw hole on the AC-adapter connector with the screw hole on the palm-rest assembly. 3 Replace the screw that secures the AC-adapter connector to the palm-rest assembly. 4 Route the AC-adapter connector cable through the routing guides. 5 ...Connect the AC-adapter connector cable to the system-board connector. 6 Replace the optical drive (see "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 37). 7 Replace the coin-cell battery (see "Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery" on page 32). 40 AC-Adapter Connector
... You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the screw hole on the AC-adapter connector with the screw hole on the palm-rest assembly. 3 Replace the screw that secures the AC-adapter connector to the palm-rest assembly. 4 Route the AC-adapter connector cable through the routing guides. 5 ...Connect the AC-adapter connector cable to the system-board connector. 6 Replace the optical drive (see "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 37). 7 Replace the coin-cell battery (see "Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery" on page 32). 40 AC-Adapter Connector
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Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on page 15). AC-Adapter Connector 41 8 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 18). 9 Replace the base cover (see "Replacing the Base Cover" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer.
Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on page 15). AC-Adapter Connector 41 8 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 18). 9 Replace the base cover (see "Replacing the Base Cover" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer.
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...instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Use the alignment posts to place the power-button board on the palm-rest assembly. 3 Replace the two screws that secure the power-button board to the palm-rest assembly. 4 Slide the power-button board cable into the connector on ... on the connector latch to secure the cable. 5 Replace the heat sink (see "Replacing the Heat Sink" on page 58). 6 Replace the fan (see "Replacing the Fan" on page 56). 7 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 18). 8 Replace the base cover (see "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 15). 44 Power-Button...
...instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Use the alignment posts to place the power-button board on the palm-rest assembly. 3 Replace the two screws that secure the power-button board to the palm-rest assembly. 4 Slide the power-button board cable into the connector on ... on the connector latch to secure the cable. 5 Replace the heat sink (see "Replacing the Heat Sink" on page 58). 6 Replace the fan (see "Replacing the Fan" on page 56). 7 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 18). 8 Replace the base cover (see "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 15). 44 Power-Button...
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CAUTION: Before turning on page 15). Audio Board 49 6 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 18). 7 Replace the base cover (see "Replacing the Base Cover" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer.
CAUTION: Before turning on page 15). Audio Board 49 6 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 18). 7 Replace the base cover (see "Replacing the Base Cover" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer.
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3 2 1 1 battery status-light board cable 3 screw 2 battery status-light board Replacing the Battery Status-Light Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide the battery status-light-board cable into the connector on the battery status-light board and press down on the connector latch to secure the battery status-light-board cable to the connector on the battery statuslight board. 3 Place the battery status-light board on the palm-rest assembly. 52 Battery Status-Light Board
3 2 1 1 battery status-light board cable 3 screw 2 battery status-light board Replacing the Battery Status-Light Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide the battery status-light-board cable into the connector on the battery status-light board and press down on the connector latch to secure the battery status-light-board cable to the connector on the battery statuslight board. 3 Place the battery status-light board on the palm-rest assembly. 52 Battery Status-Light Board
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Battery Status-Light Board 53 Failure to do so may result in damage to the palmrest assembly. 5 Replace the hard drive (see "Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 29). 6 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 18). 7 Replace the base cover (see "Replacing the Base Cover" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the battery status-light board to the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on page 15). 4 Replace the screw that no stray screws remain inside the computer.
Battery Status-Light Board 53 Failure to do so may result in damage to the palmrest assembly. 5 Replace the hard drive (see "Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 29). 6 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 18). 7 Replace the base cover (see "Replacing the Base Cover" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secures the battery status-light board to the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on page 15). 4 Replace the screw that no stray screws remain inside the computer.
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... the fan to the palm-rest assembly. 4 Connect the fan cable to the system-board connector. 5 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 18). 6 Replace the base cover (see "Replacing the Base Cover" on the palm-rest assembly. 3 Replace the two screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. 3 4 2 1 1 palm-rest assembly 3 screws (2) 2 fan...
... the fan to the palm-rest assembly. 4 Connect the fan cable to the system-board connector. 5 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 18). 6 Replace the base cover (see "Replacing the Base Cover" on the palm-rest assembly. 3 Replace the two screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. 3 4 2 1 1 palm-rest assembly 3 screws (2) 2 fan...
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...system board and tighten the screws in sequential order (indicated on the heat sink). 4 Replace the fan (see "Replacing the Fan" on page 56). 5 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 18). 6 Replace the base cover (see "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 15). 58 Heat Sink 2 1 3 1 heat ...sink 3 palm-rest assembly 2 captive screws (7) Replacing the Heat Sink NOTE: The original thermal grease can ...
...system board and tighten the screws in sequential order (indicated on the heat sink). 4 Replace the fan (see "Replacing the Fan" on page 56). 5 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 18). 6 Replace the base cover (see "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 15). 58 Heat Sink 2 1 3 1 heat ...sink 3 palm-rest assembly 2 captive screws (7) Replacing the Heat Sink NOTE: The original thermal grease can ...
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Replacing the System Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Connect the hard drive cable and the battery status-light-board cable to the system-board connectors. 3 Place the system board on the palm-rest assembly. 4 Replace the six screws that secure the system board to the palm-rest assembly. 64 System Board 2 1 3 1 hard drive cable 3 system board 2 battery status-light-board cable 16 Lift the system board off the palm-rest assembly.
Replacing the System Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Connect the hard drive cable and the battery status-light-board cable to the system-board connectors. 3 Place the system board on the palm-rest assembly. 4 Replace the six screws that secure the system board to the palm-rest assembly. 64 System Board 2 1 3 1 hard drive cable 3 system board 2 battery status-light-board cable 16 Lift the system board off the palm-rest assembly.
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... 37). 9 Replace the coin-cell battery (see "Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery" on page 32). 10 Replace the hard drive (see "Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 29). 11 Replace the Mini-Card (see "Replacing the Mini-Card" on page 25). 12 Replace the memory module(s) (see "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 20). 13 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page...
... 37). 9 Replace the coin-cell battery (see "Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery" on page 32). 10 Replace the hard drive (see "Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 29). 11 Replace the Mini-Card (see "Replacing the Mini-Card" on page 25). 12 Replace the memory module(s) (see "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 20). 13 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page...