Page 2 - Contents
Contents Notes, Cautions, and Warnings.............................................................................................. 0 1 Working on Your Computer.......................................................................................................5 Before Working Inside Your Compute...
Page 5 - Working on Your Computer; Before Working Inside Your Computer
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 exis...
Page 7 - Removing and Installing Components
Removing and Installing Components This section provides detailed information on how to remove or install the components from your computer. Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver • Small plastic scribe...
Page 21 - Installing the Hard Drive
6. Remove the screws that secure the hard drive bracket. 7. Remove the hard drive bracket from the hard drive. Installing the Hard Drive 1. Engage the hard drive bracket to the hard drive. 2. Tighten the screws that secure the hard drive bracket. 3. Install the hard drive into the computer. 4. Tight...
Page 27 - Installing the Palmrest
6. Disconnect the media button flat flex cable. 7. Disconnect the touch pad flat flex cable. 8. Disconnect the fingerprint scanner flat flex cable. 9. Disconnect the power button flat flex cable. 10. Lift up the right edge of palmrest assembly.11. Release the tabs on the left edge of the palm rest a...
Page 31 - Removing the Display Assembly
Removing the Display Assembly 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove:a) SD memory cardb) batteryc) access paneld) keyboard trime) keyboardf) optical driveg) hard driveh) right base paneli) palmrest 3. Disconnect and remove any antennae from the routing channels. 4...
Page 32 - Installing the Display Assembly
5. Pull the antennas through the opening to the top of the computer. 6. Remove the screws that secure the display assembly in place. 7. Remove the display assembly from the computer. Installing the Display Assembly 1. Install the screws that secures the display assembly in place. 2. Insert the low-v...
Page 33 - Removing the Right Support Frame
d) optical drivee) keyboardf) keyboard trimg) access panelh) batteryi) SD memory card 6. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Right Support Frame 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove:a) SD memory cardb) ExpressCardc) batteryd...
Page 34 - Installing the Right Support Frame; Removing the Modem Card
Installing the Right Support Frame 1. Place the right support frame on the computer. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the right support frame to the computer. 3. Connect the flat flex cable located at the base of the right support frame. 4. Install:a) display assemblyb) palmrestc) thermal moduled) ri...
Page 36 - Installing the Left Support Frame
a) SD memory cardb) ExpressCardc) batteryd) access panele) keyboard trimf) keyboardg) optical driveh) hard drivei) WLAN cardj) right base panelk) thermal modulel) palmrestm) display assembly 3. Remove the screws that secure the left support frame to the computer. 4. Lift the left support frame away ...
Page 37 - Removing the System Board
l) ExpressCardm) SD memory card 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the System Board 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove:a) batteryb) access panelc) keyboard trimd) keyboarde) optical drivef) hard driveg) WLAN cardh) right b...
Page 39 - Installing the System Board
10. Release the system board from the port connectors on the left and remove the system board. Installing the System Board 1. Align the system board into its original position on the computer. 2. Replace and tighten the screws to secure the system board to the computer. 3. Route and connect the foll...
Page 42 - Removing the Power Connector
Installing the Input/Output (I/O) Board 1. Place the Input/Output (I/O) board in the computer. 2. Tighten the screw to secure the Input/Output (I/O) board to the computer. 3. Install:a) system boardb) left support framec) right support framed) display assemblye) ExpressCard reader cagef) palmrestg) ...
Page 43 - Installing the Power Connector
4. Remove the power connector. Installing the Power Connector 1. Install the power connector in the computer. 2. Thread the power connector in the routing channel. 3. Install:a) system boardb) left support bracketc) display assemblyd) ExpressCard reader cagee) palmrestf) thermal moduleg) right base ...
Page 44 - Removing the System Fan
j) optical drivek) keyboardl) keyboard trimm) access paneln) batteryo) ExpressCardp) SD memory card 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the System Fan 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove:a) SD memory cardb) ExpressCardc) bat...
Page 45 - Installing the System Fan
4. Lift the system fan out of the computer. Installing the System Fan 1. Place the system fan in the computer. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the fan in the computer. 3. Install:a) network connectorb) power connectorc) system boardd) modem carde) left support framef) right support frameg) display a...
Page 47 - Removing the Speakers
c) left support framed) right support framee) display assemblyf) ExpressCard reader cageg) palmresth) thermal modulei) right base panelj) WLAN cardk) hard drivel) optical drivem) keyboardn) keyboard trimo) access panelp) batteryq) ExpressCardr) SD memory card 4. Follow the procedures in After Workin...
Page 48 - Installing the Speakers
4. Remove the speaker cables from the routing channels. 5. Lift the speaker out from the computer. Installing the Speakers 1. Place the speakers in the computer. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the speakers to the computer. 3. Connect the speaker cables and secure it in the routing channels. 4. Inst...
Page 51 - Specifications
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 1. System Information Feature Specification Chip...
Page 57 - Additional Information; Docking Port Information
Additional Information This section provides information for the additional features that are part of your computer. Docking Port Information The docking port is used for connecting the laptop to a docking station (optional). 1. Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Port2. Docking Port 57
Page 59 - System Setup; Overview
System Setup Overview System Setup allows you to: • change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in your computer. • set or change a user-selectable option such as the user password. • read the current amount of memory or set the type of hard drive instal...
Page 69 - Diagnostics
Diagnostics Diagnostics Table 26. Device Status Lights Turns on when you turn on the computer and blinks when the computer is in a power management mode. Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. Turns on when wireless networking ...
Page 71 - Contacting Dell
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 country...