Page 3 - Contents
Contents Before working inside your computer..................................... 7 Before you begin ............................................................................................... 7 Safety instructions ....................................................................................
Page 7 - Before you begin
Before working inside your computer CAUTION: To avoid damaging the components and cards, handle them by their edges and avoid touching pins and contacts. NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered. Before you begin 1 Save and close all ...
Page 8 - Safety instructions
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 more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compli...
Page 9 - Recommended tools
CAUTION: Press and eject any installed card from the media-card reader. Recommended tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools: • Philips screwdriver• Plastic scribe 9
Page 11 - Technical overview; Inside view of your computer
Technical overview WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer . For more safe...
Page 14 - Removing the base cover; Procedure
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 working inside your computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer . For more...
Page 17 - 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 working inside your computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer . For mor...
Page 18 - Removing the memory module; Prerequisites
Removing the memory module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer . For m...
Page 20 - Replacing the memory module
Replacing the memory module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer . For ...
Page 23 - Removing the processor fan
Removing the processor fan WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer . For m...
Page 26 - Replacing the processor fan
Replacing the processor fan WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer . For ...
Page 30 - Removing the wireless card
Removing the wireless card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer . For m...
Page 33 - Replacing the wireless card
Replacing the wireless card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer . For ...
Page 39 - Replacing the coin-cell battery
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 working inside your computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer . ...
Page 40 - Removing the solid-state drive
Removing the solid-state drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer . F...
Page 43 - Replacing the solid-state drive
Replacing the solid-state drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer . ...
Page 44 - Removing the hard drive
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 working inside your computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer . For more...
Page 48 - 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 working inside your computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer . For mor...
Page 49 - Removing the system board
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 working inside your computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer . For mo...
Page 51 - 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 working inside your computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer . For m...
Page 55 - BIOS setup program; Overview; Entering BIOS setup program
BIOS setup program Overview CAUTION: Unless you are an expert computer user, do not change the settings in the BIOS setup program. Certain changes can make your computer work incorrectly. NOTE: Before you change BIOS setup program, it is recommended that you write down the BIOS setup program screen ...
Page 56 - Clearing Forgotten Passwords
Clearing Forgotten Passwords WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer . For...
Page 59 - Clearing CMOS Settings
Post-requisites 1 Follow the procedure from step 4 to step 5 in " Replacing the processor fan ”. 2 Replace the base cover . Clearing CMOS Settings WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working insi...
Page 63 - Flashing the BIOS
Flashing the BIOS You may need to flash (update) the BIOS when an update is available or when you replace the system board. To flash the BIOS: 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Go to dell.com/support . 3 Click Product Support , enter the Service Tag of your laptop and click Submit . NOTE: If you do not have...
Page 64 - Contacting Dell
Getting help and contacting Dell Self-help resources You can get information and help on Dell products and services using these online self-help resources: Self-Help Information Self-Help Options Accessing Windows Help Windows 8.1 —Open the Search charm, type Help and Support in the search box, and ...
