Page 3 - Contents
Contents | 3 Contents Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices . . . . . 9 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Recommended Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 After Wo...
Page 9 - Before You Begin; Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices
Before You Begin | 9 Before You Begin Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer. 1 Save and close all open files and exit all open programs. 2 Shut down your computer. Windows...
Page 10 - Safety Instructions
10 | Before You Begin Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and ensure your personal safety. WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practice...
Page 11 - After Working Inside Your Computer
After Working Inside Your Computer | 11 After Working Inside Your Computer After you complete the replacement procedures, ensure the following: • Replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer. • Connect any external devices, cables, cards, and any other part(s) you r...
Page 12 - Removing the Battery; Procedure
12 | Removing the Battery Removing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Ins...
Page 13 - Replacing the Battery
Replacing the Battery | 13 Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working I...
Page 14 - Removing the Optical Drive; Prerequisites
14 | Removing the Optical Drive Removing the Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After...
Page 16 - Replacing the Optical Drive
16 | Replacing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "Aft...
Page 17 - Removing the Keyboard
Removing the Keyboard | 17 Removing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working I...
Page 19 - Replacing the Keyboard; Postrequisites
Replacing the Keyboard | 19 Replacing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working...
Page 20 - Removing the Base Cover
20 | Removing the Base Cover Removing the Base Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Worki...
Page 21 - Replacing the Base Cover
Replacing the Base Cover | 21 Replacing the Base Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Wor...
Page 24 - Removing the Hard Drive
24 | Removing the Hard Drive Removing the Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Worki...
Page 27 - Replacing the Hard Drive
Replacing the Hard Drive | 27 Replacing the Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Wor...
Page 28 - Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
28 | Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in ...
Page 29 - Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery | 29 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in ...
Page 30 - Removing the Palm-Rest
30 | Removing the Palm-Rest Removing the Palm-Rest WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working...
Page 33 - Replacing the Palm-Rest
Replacing the Palm-Rest | 33 Replacing the Palm-Rest WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Worki...
Page 34 - Removing the Wireless Mini-Card
34 | Removing the Wireless Mini-Card Removing the Wireless Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in ...
Page 36 - Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card
36 | Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions i...
Page 37 - Removing the I/O Board
Removing the I/O Board | 37 Removing the I/O Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working...
Page 38 - Replacing the I/O Board
38 | Replacing the I/O Board Replacing the I/O Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Worki...
Page 39 - Removing the System Board
Removing the System Board | 39 Removing the System Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After W...
Page 43 - Replacing the System Board
Replacing the System Board | 43 Replacing the System Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After...
Page 45 - Removing the Fan
Removing the Fan | 45 Removing the Fan WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your...
Page 47 - Replacing the Fan
Replacing the Fan | 47 Replacing the Fan WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Yo...
Page 48 - Removing the Cooling Assembly
48 | Removing the Cooling Assembly Removing the Cooling Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "...
Page 50 - Replacing the Cooling Assembly
50 | Replacing the Cooling Assembly Replacing the Cooling Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in ...
Page 51 - Removing the Hard-Drive Interposer Board
Removing the Hard-Drive Interposer Board | 51 Removing the Hard-Drive Interposer Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow th...
Page 53 - Replacing the Hard-Drive Interposer Board
Replacing the Hard-Drive Interposer Board | 53 Replacing the Hard-Drive Interposer Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow ...
Page 54 - Removing the Speakers
54 | Removing the Speakers Removing the Speakers WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working I...
Page 56 - Replacing the Speakers
56 | Replacing the Speakers Replacing the Speakers WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working...
Page 57 - Removing the Display Assembly
Removing the Display Assembly | 57 Removing the Display Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "...
Page 59 - Replacing the Display Assembly
Replacing the Display Assembly | 59 Replacing the Display Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in ...
Page 60 - Removing the Display Bezel
60 | Removing the Display Bezel Removing the Display Bezel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After...
Page 62 - Replacing the Display Bezel
62 | Replacing the Display Bezel Replacing the Display Bezel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "Aft...
Page 63 - Removing the Display Hinges
Removing the Display Hinges | 63 Removing the Display Hinges WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "Aft...
Page 65 - Replacing the Display Hinges
Replacing the Display Hinges | 65 Replacing the Display Hinges WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "A...
Page 66 - Removing the Display Panel
66 | Removing the Display Panel Removing the Display Panel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After...
Page 69 - Replacing the Display Panel
Replacing the Display Panel | 69 Replacing the Display Panel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "Aft...
Page 70 - Removing the Camera Module
70 | Removing the Camera Module Removing the Camera Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After...
Page 72 - Replacing the Camera Module
72 | Replacing the Camera Module Replacing the Camera Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "Aft...
Page 73 - Removing the Power-Adapter Port
Removing the Power-Adapter Port | 73 Removing the Power-Adapter Port WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in ...
Page 75 - Replacing the Power-Adapter Port
Replacing the Power-Adapter Port | 75 Replacing the Power-Adapter Port WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions i...
Page 76 - Flashing the BIOS
76 | Flashing the BIOS Flashing the BIOS The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board. To flash the BIOS: 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Go to dell.com/support . 3 Click Start Here under Support for Home Users . 4 If you have your computer's Service Tag, ty...