Page 3 - Contents
Contents 1 Working on Your Computer................................................................................5 Before Working Inside Your Computer ................................................................................................ 5 Recommended Tools .................................
Page 5 - Working on Your Computer; Before Working Inside Your Computer
1 Working on Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to ensure your personal safety. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure included in this document assumes that the following conditions ex...
Page 7 - After Working Inside Your Computer
b. Click the and select Shut down . • In Windows 7: 1. Click Start . 2. Click Shut Down. or 1. Click Start . 2. Click the arrow in the lower-right corner of the Start menu as shown below, and then click Shut Down. . 2. Ensure that the computer and all attached devices are turned off. If your compute...
Page 8 - Removing and Installing Components; Removing the Battery
2 Removing and Installing Components This section provides detailed information on how to remove or install the components from your computer. Removing the Battery 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Slide the release latch outwards to unlock the battery. 3. Remove t...
Page 9 - Installing the Battery; Removing the Optical-disk Drive; Installing the Optical-disk Drive; Removing the Access Panel
Installing the Battery 1. Insert the battery into its slot until it clicks into place. 2. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer . Removing the Optical-disk Drive 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove the battery . 3. Perform the following s...
Page 10 - Installing the Access Panel; Removing the Hard Drive
4. Remove the access panel from the computer. Installing the Access Panel 1. Place the access panel to align with the screw holes at the back of the computer. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the access panel to the computer. 3. Install the battery . 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Y...
Page 12 - Installing the Hard Drive; Removing the Memory Module
Installing the Hard Drive 1. Place the hard drive in the bracket. 2. Tighten the screws that secure the hard drive to the bracket. 3. Slide the hard drive into the connector. 4. Tighten the screw to secure it to the chassis. 5. Install:a. access panel b. battery 6. Follow the procedures in After Wor...
Page 13 - Installing the Memory Module; Removing the WLAN Card; Installing the WLAN Card; Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
Installing the Memory Module 1. Insert the memory module into the socket and press to lock the securing clips. 2. Install:a. access panel b. battery 3. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer . Removing the WLAN Card 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer...
Page 14 - Installing the Coin-cell battery; Removing the Keyboard
Installing the Coin-cell battery 1. Insert the coin-cell battery and press to lock it. 2. Install:a. access panel b. battery 3. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer . Removing the Keyboard 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove the battery ...
Page 15 - Installing the Keyboard; Removing the Base Cover
5. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration:a. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the system board [1].b. Lift the keyboard cable to remove it from the computer [2]. Installing the Keyboard 1. Connect the keyboard cable to the connector on the system board. 2. Slide the keyboard into...
Page 17 - Installing the Base Cover
c. Pry up the base cover and slide it away from the computer [3]. Installing the Base Cover 1. Place the base cover on the chassis and press the notches until they lock in place. 2. Connect the ODD connector to the system board. 3. Tighten the screws to secure the base cover to the palmrest. 4. Turn...
Page 19 - Removing the Heatsink Assembly
Removing the Heatsink Assembly 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove:a. battery b. optical-disk drive c. access panel d. hard drive e. memory module f. keyboard g. base cover 3. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration:a. Disconnect the system fa...
Page 20 - Installing the Heatsink Assembly; Removing the Speakers
Installing the Heatsink Assembly 1. Install the heatsink assembly and tighten the screws to secure it to the system board. 2. Connect the system fan cable to the system board. 3. Install:a. base cover b. keyboard c. memory module d. hard drive e. WLAN card f. access panel g. optical-disk drive h. ba...
Page 21 - Installing the Speakers; Removing the System Board
Installing the Speakers 1. Insert the speakers into the chassis and press along the retention clips to lock in place. 2. Install:a. base cover b. keyboard c. memory module d. hard drive e. WLAN card f. access panel g. optical-disk drive h. battery 3. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside You...
Page 23 - Installing the System Board
6. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration:a. Remove the screw that secures the system board to the chassis [1].b. Lift and remove the system board from the chassis [2]. Installing the System Board 1. Install the system board into the chassis. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the sys...
Page 24 - Removing the Power Connector; Installing the Power Connector
e. WLAN card f. access panel g. optical-disk drive h. battery 6. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer. Removing the Power Connector 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove:a. battery b. optical-disk drive c. access panel d. hard drive e. mem...
Page 25 - Removing the Display Assembly
4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer . Removing the Display Assembly 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove:a. battery b. optical-disk drive c. access panel d. hard drive e. memory module f. keyboard 3. Perform the following steps as sho...
Page 26 - Installing the Display Assembly
5. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration:a. Lift the display assembly [1].b. Slide the display assembly in the direction indicated to remove it from the chassis [2]. Installing the Display Assembly 1. Align the display assembly to the chassis. 2. Route the WLAN and display assembl...
Page 27 - Removing the Display Bezel; Installing the Display Bezel
f. battery 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer. Removing the Display Bezel 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove:a. battery b. optical-disk drive c. access panel d. hard drive e. memory module f. keyboard g. system board h. display ass...
Page 28 - Removing the Camera; Installing the Camera
h. battery 3. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer . Removing the Camera 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove:a. battery b. optical-disk drive c. access panel d. hard drive e. memory module f. keyboard g. base cover h. system board i. dis...
Page 29 - Removing the Display Hinges; Installing the Display Hinges
i. battery 3. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer. Removing the Display Hinges 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove:a. battery b. optical-disk drive c. access panel d. hard drive e. memory module f. keyboard g. system board h. display as...
Page 30 - Removing the Display Panel
g. access panel h. optical-disk drive i. battery 3. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer . Removing the Display Panel 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove:a. battery b. optical-disk drive c. access panel d. hard drive e. memory module f. ...
Page 31 - Installing the Display Panel
5. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration:a. Disconnect the eDP cable from the computer [1].b. Remove the display panel from the computer [2]. Installing the Display Panel 1. Connect the display cable to the display panel. 2. Affix the tape to secure the display cable. 3. Place the...
Page 33 - System Setup; Boot Sequence; Navigation Keys
3 System Setup System Setup enables you to manage your computer hardware and specify BIOS ‐ level options. From the System Setup, you can: • Change the NVRAM settings after you add or remove hardware• View the system hardware configuration• Enable or disable integrated devices• Set performance and p...
Page 34 - System Setup Options
Table 1. Navigation Keys Keys Navigation Up arrow Moves to the previous field. Down arrow Moves to the next field. <Enter> Allows you to select a value in the selected field (if applicable) or follow the link in the field. Spacebar Expands or collapses a drop ‐ down list, if applicable. <Ta...
Page 41 - Updating the BIOS
Table 11. Wireless Option Description Wireless Switch Allows to set the wireless devices that can be controlled by the wireless switch. The options are: • WLAN/WiGig • Bluetooth All the options are enabled by default. Wireless Device Enable Allows you to enable or disable the internal wireless devic...
Page 42 - System and Setup Password; Assigning a System Password and Setup Password
8. On the Drivers and Downloads screen, under the Operating System drop-down list, select BIOS . 9. Identify the latest BIOS file and click Download File . You can also analyze which drivers need an update. To do this for your product, click Analyze System for Updates and follow the instructions on ...
Page 43 - Deleting or Changing an Existing System and/or Setup Password
4. Type the system password that you entered earlier and click OK . 5. Select Setup Password , type your system password and press <Enter> or <Tab>. A message prompts you to re-type the setup password. 6. Type the setup password that you entered earlier and click OK . 7. Press <Esc>...
Page 44 - Diagnostics
4 Diagnostics Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) Diagnostics The ePSA diagnostics (also known as system diagnostics) performs a complete check of your hardware. The ePSA is embedded with the BIOS and is launched by the BIOS internally. The embedded system diagnostics provides a set of option...
Page 45 - Specifications
5 Specifications Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start (Start icon) → Help and Support , and then select the option to view information about your computer. Table 14. System Information Feature Description Ch...
Page 50 - Contacting Dell
6 Contacting Dell Contacting Dell NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by count...