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 9 - Removing and Installing Components; Recommended Tools
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 12 - Installing the Memory Module; Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly
Installing the Memory Module 1. Insert the memory module into the memory socket and press until it clicks into place. 2. Install:a) access panelb) battery 3. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Insid...
Page 13 - Installing the Hard-Drive Assembly
5. Remove the screw that secures the hard-drive caddy to the hard drive and remove it. Installing the Hard-Drive Assembly 1. Slide the hard-drive assembly in its slot in the computer. 2. Tighten the screw to secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer. 3. Install:a) memory moduleb) access panelc)...
Page 14 - Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly
Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the battery. 3. Remove the screw that secures the optical drive and slide it out of the drive bay. 4. Remove the screws that secure the optical-drive bracket to the optical-drive assembly. ...
Page 20 - Installing the Palmrest
Installing the Palmrest 1. Align and press the palmrest on the computer until it snaps into place on all the sides. 2. Connect the touchpad and power-button cables to the system board. 3. Tighten the screws to secure the palmrest to the system board. 4. Flip the computer and tighten the screws to se...
Page 21 - Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
Installing the Input/Output (I/O) Board 1. Place the I/O board in its slot and snap it in place. 2. Tighten the screw to secure the I/O board to the computer. 3. Connect the I/O cable to the system board. 4. Install:a) palmrestb) keyboardc) access paneld) battery 5. Follow the procedures in After Wo...
Page 22 - Installing the Coin-Cell Battery; Removing the System Board
Installing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Place the coin-cell battery in its slot. 2. Install:a) system boardb) wireless mini-cardc) palmrestd) keyboarde) access panelf) battery 3. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the System Board 1. Follow the procedures in Before Wor...
Page 24 - Installing the System Board
5. Remove the screw that secures the system board to the computer and lift the system board from the computer. Installing the System Board 1. Align the system board in its place on the computer. 2. Tighten the screw to secure the system board to the computer. 3. Connect the following cables:a) displ...
Page 25 - Removing the Heatsink; Installing the Heatsink
Removing the Heatsink 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove:a) batteryb) access panelc) memory moduled) hard-drive assemblye) optical-drive assemblyf) keyboardg) palmresth) wireless mini-cardi) system board 3. Flip the system board and place it on a flat surface....
Page 26 - Removing the Speakers
a) system boardb) wireless mini-cardc) palmrestd) keyboarde) optical-drive assemblyf) hard-drive assemblyg) memory moduleh) access paneli) battery 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Speakers 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2....
Page 27 - Installing the Speakers; Removing the Display Assembly
Installing the Speakers 1. Place the speaker assembly in its slot and route the cables through the channels. 2. Install:a) system boardb) wireless mini-cardc) palmrestd) keyboarde) optical-drive assemblyf) hard-drive assemblyg) memory modelh) access paneli) battery 3. Follow the procedures in After ...
Page 28 - Installing the Display Assembly
5. Lift the display assembly off the computer. Installing the Display Assembly 1. Place the display assembly on the computer. 2. Route the display cable to its channels. 3. Install:a) system boardb) palmrestc) keyboardd) optical-drive assemblye) hard-drive assemblyf) memory moduleg) access panelh) b...
Page 29 - Removing the Display Bezel
Removing the Display Bezel 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove:a) batteryb) access panelc) memory moduled) hard-drive assemblye) optical-drive assemblyf) keyboardg) palmresth) display assembly 3. Press the hinge cover on the side. Lift and remove it from the co...
Page 33 - Installing the Display Hinges
d) hard-drive assemblye) optical-drive assemblyf) keyboardg) plamresth) display assemblyi) display bezel 3. Remove the screws that secure the display hinges to the display panel. 4. Lift the display hinges off the display panel. Installing the Display Hinges 1. Place the display hinge in its place o...
Page 34 - Removing the Camera Module
Removing the Camera Module 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove:a) batteryb) access panelc) memory moduled) hard-drive assemblye) optical-drive assemblyf) keyboardg) palmresth) display assemblyi) display bezel 3. Disconnect the camera cable from the connector on...
Page 35 - Installing the Camera Module
Installing the Camera Module 1. Connect the camera cable to the connector on the camera module. 2. Align the camera module in its position on the computer. 3. Install:a) display bezelb) display assemblyc) palmrestd) keyboarde) optical-drive assemblyf) hard-drive assemblyg) memory moduleh) access pan...
Page 37 - System Setup; Boot Sequence
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 ...
Page 38 - System Setup Options
Keys Navigation NOTE: For the standard graphics browser only. <Esc> Moves to the previous page till you view the main screen. Pressing <Esc> in the main screen displays a message that prompts you to save any unsaved changes and restarts the system. <F1> Displays the System Setup he...
Page 42 - 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 45 - Troubleshooting; Diagnostics
Troubleshooting 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 opti...
Page 46 - Beep Codes
Table 7. Battery Status Lights Alternately blinking amber light and blue light An unauthenticated or unsupported non-Dell AC adapter is attached to your laptop. Alternately blinking amber light with steady blue light Temporary battery failure with AC adapter present. Constantly blinking amber light ...
Page 47 - LED Error Codes
Code Cause and Troubleshooting Steps 6 Video BIOS test failureVideo card failure 7 CPU - cache test failureProcessor failure 8 DisplayDisplay failure LED Error Codes Diagnostic LED codes are communicated via the Power Button LED. The Power Button LED blinks the corresponding LED codes for the corres...
Page 49 - 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 9. System Information Feature Description Chipset Intel HM76 DR...
Page 55 - 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 and product, an...
