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...Keyboard 43 Removing the Keyboard 43 Replacing the Keyboard 46 12 Display 49 Display Assembly 49 Removing the Display Assembly 49 Replacing the Display Assembly 52 Display Bezel 53 Removing the Display Bezel 53 Replacing the Display Bezel 54 Display Panel 54 Removing the Display Panel 54 Replacing the Display Panel 57 Display Cable 57 Removing... the Display Cable 57 Replacing the Display Cable 58 Display-Panel Brackets 59 Removing the Display-Panel Brackets 59 ...
...Keyboard 43 Removing the Keyboard 43 Replacing the Keyboard 46 12 Display 49 Display Assembly 49 Removing the Display Assembly 49 Replacing the Display Assembly 52 Display Bezel 53 Removing the Display Bezel 53 Replacing the Display Bezel 54 Display Panel 54 Removing the Display Panel 54 Replacing the Display Panel 57 Display Cable 57 Removing... the Display Cable 57 Replacing the Display Cable 58 Display-Panel Brackets 59 Removing the Display-Panel Brackets 59 ...
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... by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. Removing the Keyboard 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 the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 11 Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety...
... by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. Removing the Keyboard 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 the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 11 Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety...
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Keyboard 45 1 1 keyboard backlight cable connector CAUTION: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and timeconsuming to do so could result in scratching the display panel. 7 Turn the keyboard over and place it over the top cover as shown in the following illustration. 8 Lift the connector latch and disconnect the keyboard cable from the system-board connector. Failure to replace. CAUTION: Be extremely careful when removing and handling the keyboard. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard.
Keyboard 45 1 1 keyboard backlight cable connector CAUTION: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and timeconsuming to do so could result in scratching the display panel. 7 Turn the keyboard over and place it over the top cover as shown in the following illustration. 8 Lift the connector latch and disconnect the keyboard cable from the system-board connector. Failure to replace. CAUTION: Be extremely careful when removing and handling the keyboard. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard.
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... Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 29). 9 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible. 10 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 43). 11 Pull the pull-tab to disconnect the display cable from the system-board connector. 12 Disconnect the digitizer board cable from ...
... Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 29). 9 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible. 10 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 43). 11 Pull the pull-tab to disconnect the display cable from the system-board connector. 12 Disconnect the digitizer board cable from ...
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...damaging the bezel. 1 Follow the instructions in damage to do so may result in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the display bezel to the connectors on the Mini-Card... Bezel Removing the Display Bezel CAUTION: The display bezel is extremely fragile. 6 Route the antenna cables through the routing guides on the top cover. 7 Slide the antenna cables to the bottom of the computer through the slot on the top cover. 8 Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on...
...damaging the bezel. 1 Follow the instructions in damage to do so may result in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the display bezel to the connectors on the Mini-Card... Bezel Removing the Display Bezel CAUTION: The display bezel is extremely fragile. 6 Route the antenna cables through the routing guides on the top cover. 7 Slide the antenna cables to the bottom of the computer through the slot on the top cover. 8 Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on...
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..." on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13). 3 Remove the module cover (see "Removing the Module Cover" on page 15). 4 Remove the memory module(s) (see "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 17). 5 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 29). 6 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 43). 7 Remove the display...
..." on page 9. 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13). 3 Remove the module cover (see "Removing the Module Cover" on page 15). 4 Remove the memory module(s) (see "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 17). 5 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 29). 6 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 43). 7 Remove the display...
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... page 15). 5 Remove the memory module(s) (see "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 17). 6 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 29). 7 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 43). 8 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 49). 9 Remove the 17 screws that is not authorized by Dell™ is...
... page 15). 5 Remove the memory module(s) (see "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 17). 6 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 29). 7 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 43). 8 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 49). 9 Remove the 17 screws that is not authorized by Dell™ is...
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... to the connectors on the system board. 13 Replace the display assembly (see "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 52). 14 Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 46). 15 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 32). 16 Replace the memory module... Module(s)" on page 18). 17 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 16). 18 Replace any blank or card you removed from the Media Card Reader. 19 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the top...
... to the connectors on the system board. 13 Replace the display assembly (see "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 52). 14 Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 46). 15 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 32). 16 Replace the memory module... Module(s)" on page 18). 17 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 16). 18 Replace any blank or card you removed from the Media Card Reader. 19 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the top...
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... Keyboard" on page 43). 8 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 49). 9 Follow the instructions from step 9 to step 14 in "Removing the Top Cover" on page 65. 10 Remove the two screws that secure the fan to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell...
... Keyboard" on page 43). 8 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 49). 9 Follow the instructions from step 9 to step 14 in "Removing the Top Cover" on page 65. 10 Remove the two screws that secure the fan to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell...
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... module cover (see "Removing the Module Cover" on page 15). 4 Remove the memory module(s) (see "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 17). 5 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 29). 6 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 43). 7 Remove the display assembly (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 16...
... module cover (see "Removing the Module Cover" on page 15). 4 Remove the memory module(s) (see "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 17). 5 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 29). 6 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 43). 7 Remove the display assembly (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 16...
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... palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 29). 6 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 43). 7 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 49). 8 Follow the instructions from step 9 to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only...
... palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 29). 6 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 43). 7 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 49). 8 Follow the instructions from step 9 to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only...
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...Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13). 3 Remove the module cover (see "Removing the Module Cover" on page 15). 4 Remove the memory module(s) (see "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 17). 5 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 29). 6 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 43). 7 Remove...13) before working inside the computer. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see...
...Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13). 3 Remove the module cover (see "Removing the Module Cover" on page 15). 4 Remove the memory module(s) (see "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 17). 5 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 29). 6 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 43). 7 Remove...13) before working inside the computer. Damage due to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see...
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... Assembly" on page 29). 6 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 43). 7 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 49). 8 Follow the instructions from step 9 to step 14 in "Removing the Top Cover" on page 65. 9 Remove the AC adapter connector (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. USB Board...
... Assembly" on page 29). 6 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 43). 7 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 49). 8 Follow the instructions from step 9 to step 14 in "Removing the Top Cover" on page 65. 9 Remove the AC adapter connector (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. USB Board...
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...Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13). 3 Remove the module cover (see "Removing the Module Cover" on page 15). 4 Remove the memory module(s) (see "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 17). 5 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 29). 6 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 43). 7 Remove...the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 20 TV Tuner Connector WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by ...
...Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13). 3 Remove the module cover (see "Removing the Module Cover" on page 15). 4 Remove the memory module(s) (see "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 17). 5 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 29). 6 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 43). 7 Remove...the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 20 TV Tuner Connector WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by ...
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...Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13). 3 Remove the module cover (see "Removing the Module Cover" on page 15). 4 Remove the memory module(s) (see "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 17). 5 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 29). 6 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 43). 7 Remove...you remove the heat sink from step 9 to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing ...
...Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13). 3 Remove the module cover (see "Removing the Module Cover" on page 15). 4 Remove the memory module(s) (see "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 17). 5 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 29). 6 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 43). 7 Remove...you remove the heat sink from step 9 to the system board, remove the main battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing ...
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... is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on page...Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13). 3 Remove the module cover (see "Removing the Module Cover" on page 15). 4 Remove the memory module(s) (see "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 17). 5 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 29). 6 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 43). 7 Remove...
... is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see "Removing the Battery" on page...Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13). 3 Remove the module cover (see "Removing the Module Cover" on page 15). 4 Remove the memory module(s) (see "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 17). 5 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 29). 6 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 43). 7 Remove...
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... and ensure that aligns with the pin-1 corner of the processor module has a triangle that the processor module is positioned correctly. CAUTION: When removing the processor module, pull the module straight up. Be careful not to step 12 in "Replacing the Top Cover" on page 69. 7 ...Replace the display assembly (see "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 52). 8 Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 46). 9 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 32). 10 Replace the memory module(s) ...
... and ensure that aligns with the pin-1 corner of the processor module has a triangle that the processor module is positioned correctly. CAUTION: When removing the processor module, pull the module straight up. Be careful not to step 12 in "Replacing the Top Cover" on page 69. 7 ...Replace the display assembly (see "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 52). 8 Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 46). 9 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 32). 10 Replace the memory module(s) ...
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... Keyboard" on page 43). 7 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Battery" on your computer. System Board 103 CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell...
... Keyboard" on page 43). 7 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Battery" on your computer. System Board 103 CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell...