Page 3 - Contents
Contents 1 Working on Your Computer................................................................................5 Before Working Inside Your Computer ................................................................................................ 5 Turning Off Your Computer .........................
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
CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device. 4. Disconnect all network cables from the computer. 5. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets. 6. Close the display and turn t...
Page 7 - After Working Inside Your Computer
1. Click Start . 2. Click Shut Down. or 1. Click Start . 2. Click the arrow in the lower-right corner of the Start menu as shown below, and then click Shut Down . 2. Ensure that the computer and all attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off...
Page 8 - Removing and Installing Components; Recommended Tools; System Overview
2 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• #0 Phillips screwdriver• #1 Phillips screw...
Page 11 - Removing the Battery; Installing the Battery; Removing the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card
Removing the Battery 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer . 2. Slide the release latches to unlock position and pull the battery to remove from the computer. Installing the Battery 1. Insert the battery into its slot until the battery clicks into place. 2. Follow the procedure...
Page 12 - Installing the SIM Card; Removing the Base Cover
Installing the SIM Card 1. Insert the SIM card into its slot on the computer and press until it clicks in place. 2. Install the battery. 3. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer . Removing the Base Cover 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer . 2. Remove th...
Page 13 - Installing the Base Cover; Removing the Memory
Installing the Base Cover 1. Align the edges of the base cover on the computer and press it on the computer until it snaps in place. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the base cover to the computer. 3. Install the battery. 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer . Removing the M...
Page 14 - Installing the Memory; Removing the Keyboard Trim
Installing the Memory 1. Insert the memory module into the memory socket and press until the memory module click in to place. 2. Install the:a. base coverb. battery 3. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer . Removing the Keyboard Trim 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working ...
Page 15 - Installing the Keyboard Trim; Removing the Keyboard
Installing the Keyboard Trim 1. Align the keyboard trim to its place. 2. Press along the sides of the keyboard trim until it snaps in place. 3. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer . NOTE: You may also need to press the center of the keyboard trim to secure the keyboard trim i...
Page 17 - Installing the Keyboard; Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
Installing the Keyboard 1. Connect the keyboard cable to its connector on the computer. 2. Flip the keyboard and install the keyboard in its place. 3. Tighten the screws to secure the keyboard to the computer. 4. Install the:a. keyboard trimb. battery 5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside...
Page 18 - Installing the Coin-Cell Battery; Removing the Audio-Connector Board
Installing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Connect the coin-cell battery cable to the system board. 2. Attach the coin-cell battery to the adhesive on the system board. 3. Install the:a. base coverb. battery 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer . Removing the Audio-Connector Board...
Page 19 - Installing the Audio-Connector Board; Removing the Hard Drive; Installing the Hard Drive
Installing the Audio-Connector Board 1. Place the audio-connector board in its slot on the computer. 2. Tighten the screw to secure the audio-connector board to the computer. 3. Connect the audio-connector board cable to the system board. 4. Install the:a. base coverb. battery 5. Follow the procedur...
Page 20 - Removing the Speakers
b. battery 5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer . Removing the Speakers 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer . 2. Remove the:a. batteryb. base cover 3. Disconnect the speaker cable from the system board [1]. Un-route the speaker cable from its channel...
Page 21 - Installing the Speakers; Removing the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card
Installing the Speakers 1. Replace the speakers in its place and route the cable through the channels. 2. Press down on the speakers until the tabs on the speakers snap onto the holders on the computer. 3. Connect the speaker cable to the system board. 4. Install the:a. base coverb. battery 5. Follo...
Page 22 - Installing the WLAN Card; Removing the Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Card
4. Perform the following steps to remove the WLAN card:a. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN card.b. Remove the screw that secures the WLAN card to the computer.c. Remove the WLAN card from the computer. Installing the WLAN Card 1. Insert the WLAN card into its connector on the computer. 2....
Page 23 - Installing the WWAN Card; Removing the System Fan
4. Perform the following steps to remove the WWAN card:a. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WWAN card.b. Remove the screw that secures the WWAN card to the computer.c. Remove the WWAN card from the computer. Installing the WWAN Card 1. Insert the WWAN card into its connector on the computer. 2....
Page 24 - Installing the System Fan
c. Remove the screws that secure the system fan to the computer. Lift the system fan away from the computer. Installing the System Fan 1. Perform the following steps to install the system fan:a. Place the system fan in its slot on the computer.b. Connect the system-fan cable and power cable to the s...
Page 25 - Removing the Heatsink
b. base cover 3. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer . Removing the Heatsink 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove the:a. batteryb. base coverc. system fan 3. Un-route the WLAN antenna cables from their channels on the system board. 4. Lo...
Page 26 - Installing the Heatsink; Removing the Display Assembly
Installing the Heatsink 1. Place the heatsink on the computer. 2. Tighten the captive screws to secure the heatsink to the system board. 3. Route the WLAN antenna cables along their channels on the system board. 4. Install the:a. system fanb. base coverc. battery 5. Follow the procedures in After Wo...
Page 28 - Installing the Display Assembly; Removing the System Board
Installing the Display Assembly 1. Align the palmrest assembly on the display assembly. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the display hinges to the palmrest assembly. 3. Connect the following cables:a. touch panelb. network connectorc. display 4. Align the bracket over the display cable and tighten th...
Page 30 - Installing the System Board
5. Lift and remove the system board from the chassis. Installing the System Board 1. Replace the system board on the chassis. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the system board to the chassis. 3. Connect the following cables to their connectors on the system board:a. powerb. display-cable bracket and ...
Page 32 - System Setup; Boot Sequence; Navigation Keys
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 and p...
Page 33 - System Setup Options
Table 1. Navigation Keys Keys Navigation Up arrow Moves to the previous field. Down arrow Moves to the next field. <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. <Ta...
Page 41 - Updating the BIOS
Option Description NOTE: For Windows 8.1 Operating System, the Wireless Switch option is directly controlled by the OS driver. So, this setting here does not affect the Wireless Switch Behavior . Wireless Device Enable Allows you to enable or disable the internal wireless devices. The options are:• ...
Page 42 - System and Setup Password; Assigning a System Password and Setup Password
NOTE: If you cannot find your Service Tag, click Detect My Product . Proceed with the instructions on screen. 4. If you are unable to locate or find the Service Tag, click the Product Category of your computer. 5. Choose the Product Type from the list. 6. Select your computer model and the Product S...
Page 43 - Deleting or Changing an Existing System and/or Setup Password
Use the following guidelines to assign the system password:• A password can have up to 32 characters.• The password can contain the numbers 0 through 9.• Only lower case letters are valid, upper case letters are not allowed.• Only the following special characters are allowed: space, (”), (+), (,), (...
Page 44 - Diagnostics
4 Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, run the ePSA diagnostics before contacting Dell for technical assistance. The purpose of running diagnostics is to test your computer's hardware without requiring additional equipment or risking data loss. If you are unable to fix the pro...
Page 45 - Device Status Lights; Battery Status Lights
Device Status Lights Icon Description 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 is enabled. Batte...
Page 46 - Technical Specifications
5 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 about the configuration of your computer, go to Help and Support in your Windows operating system and select the option to view ...
Page 51 - Contacting Dell
6 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, ...
