Page 3 - Contents
Contents Notes, Cautions, and Warnings...................................................................................................2 1 Working on Your Computer.......................................................................................................5 Before Working Inside Your Com...
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 6 - Turning Off Your Computer
6. Close the display and turn the computer upside-down on a flat work surface. NOTE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer. 7. Remove the main battery. 8. Turn the computer top-side up. 9. Open the display. 10. Press the power button to ...
Page 7 - After Working Inside Your Computer; System Overview
After Working Inside Your Computer After you complete any replacement procedure, ensure you connect any external devices, cards, and cables before turning on your computer. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. Do not use batteries...
Page 9 - 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 Secure Digital (SD) Card 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Press in on the SD card to release it from the comp...
Page 14 - Installing The Display Panel
4. Rotate the display panel over to the keyboard. 5. Peel off the adhesive tape that secures the low-voltage differential signalling (LVDS) connection to the display panel. 6. Disconnect the LVDS cable from the display panel. 7. Remove the display panel from the computer. Installing The Display Pane...
Page 15 - Removing The Keyboard
5. Tighten the screws to secure the display panel to the display assembly. 6. Install:a) display bezelb) battery 7. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing The Keyboard 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer. 2. Remove the battery. 3. Pry the keyboa...
Page 17 - Installing The Palmrest
5. Disconnect the following cables: – media board– touch pad 6. Using a plastic scribe, gently pry the sides of the palmrest and remove it from the computer. Installing The Palmrest 1. Align the palmrest to its original position in the computer and gently snap it into place. 2. Connect the following...
Page 20 - Installing The Display Assembly
6. Remove the screw that secures the right hinge. 7. Carefully lift up the display assembly from the computer base. Installing The Display Assembly 1. Align the display assembly to the computer base. 2. Tighten the screw to secure the right hinge in place. 3. Tighten the screws to secure the display...
Page 25 - Installing The Speakers
4. Unthread the speaker cable from its holder and remove the speakers from the computer. Installing The Speakers 1. Place the speakers in its compartments and route the cable through the channels. 2. Connect the speaker cable to the I/O board. 3. Install:a) coin-cellb) system boardc) palmrestd) memo...
Page 26 - Removing The Power Connector
Installing The Input/Output (I/O) Board 1. Insert the I/O board into its slot. 2. Connect the speaker cable to the I/O board. 3. Install:a) system boardb) palmrestc) memoryd) hard drivee) keyboardf) base coverg) secure digital (SD) cardh) battery 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your...
Page 35 - System Setup; Boot Sequence
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 an...
Page 36 - System Setup Options
Keys Navigation <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. <Tab> Moves to the next focus area. NOTE: For the standard graphics browser only. <Esc> Moves...
Page 44 - Assigning a System Password and Setup Password; Deleting or Changing an Existing System and/or Setup Password
CAUTION: The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on your computer. CAUTION: Anyone can access the data stored on your computer if is not locked and left unattended. NOTE: Your computer is shipped with the system and setup password feature disabled. Assigning a System Pas...
Page 47 - Technical Specifications
4 Technical Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. The following specifications are only those required by law to ship with your computer. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about you...
Page 53 - Contacting Dell
5 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 and product, ...