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. • Windo...
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 20 - Replacing the Keyboard; Postrequisites
20 | Replacing the Keyboard 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 21 - Removing the Base Cover
Removing the Base Cover | 21 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 22 - Replacing the Base Cover
22 | Replacing the Base Cover 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 25 - Removing the Hard Drive
Removing the Hard Drive | 25 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 28 - Replacing the Hard Drive
28 | Replacing the Hard Drive 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 29 - Removing the Wireless Mini-Card
Removing the Wireless Mini-Card | 29 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 31 - Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card
Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card | 31 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 32 - Removing the Palm-Rest
32 | 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 36 - Replacing the Palm-Rest
36 | Replacing the Palm-Rest 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 37 - Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery | 37 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 39 - Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery | 39 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 40 - Removing the I/O Board
40 | Removing the I/O Board 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 42 - Replacing the I/O Board
42 | 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 43 - Removing the Power-Adapter Port
Removing the Power-Adapter Port | 43 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 46 - Replacing the Power-Adapter Port
46 | Replacing the Power-Adapter Port 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 47 - Removing the System Board
Removing the System Board | 47 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 50 - Replacing the System Board
50 | Replacing the System Board 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 51 - Entering the Service Tag in system setup
Replacing the System Board | 51 Entering the Service Tag in system setup 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press <F2> during POST to enter the system setup program. 3 Using the arrow keys, select Enter Setup and press <Enter>. 4 Navigate to the Main tab and enter your computer’s Service Tag in t...
Page 52 - Removing the Thermal-Cooling Assembly
52 | Removing the Thermal-Cooling Assembly Removing the Thermal-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 inst...
Page 54 - Replacing the Thermal-Cooling Assembly
54 | Replacing the Thermal-Cooling Assembly Replacing the Thermal-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 in...
Page 55 - Removing the Speakers
Removing the Speakers | 55 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 57 - Replacing the Speakers
Replacing the Speakers | 57 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 58 - Removing the Display Assembly
58 | Removing the Display Assembly 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 60 - Replacing the Display Assembly
60 | Replacing the Display Assembly 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 61 - Removing the Display Bezel
Removing the Display Bezel | 61 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 63 - Replacing the Display Bezel
Replacing the Display Bezel | 63 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 64 - Removing the Display Hinges
64 | Removing the Display Hinges 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 66 - Replacing the Display Hinges
66 | Replacing the Display Hinges 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 67 - Removing the Display Panel
Removing the Display Panel | 67 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 - Flashing the BIOS
Flashing the BIOS | 73 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 If you have your computer's Service Tag, type your computer's Service Tag and click Submit . ...
