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 9 - Removing and Installing Components; Recommended Tools
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 • Phillips screwdriver • Small plastic scri...
Page 17 - Installing the Palmrest
9. Lift the palmrest up and away from the computer. Installing the Palmrest 1. Starting from the edges of the palmrest, press downwards on the palmrest to engage the tabs on the computer. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the palmrest to the front of the computer. 3. Connect the power LED cable and th...
Page 18 - Removing the Battery
Removing the Battery 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the:a) access panelb) keyboardc) palmrest 3. Disconnect the battery cable from the system board. 4. Remove the screws that secure the battery to the system board. 5. Remove the battery from the computer. ...
Page 20 - Installing the Hard Drive
4. Lift the hard drive to disconnect the hard-drive cable. 5. Disconnect the hard-drive cable from the hard drive and remove the hard drive from the computer. 6. Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive and remove the hard drive bracket from it. Installing the Hard Driv...
Page 22 - Removing the Display Assembly; Installing the Display Assembly
Removing the Display Assembly 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the:a) access panelb) keyboardc) palmrestd) batterye) display hinge cover 3. Release the antenna cables from their routing. 4. Disconnect the display cable from the system board and remove the sc...
Page 23 - Removing the Display Bezel
e) access panel 5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Display Bezel 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove:a) access panelb) keyboardc) palmrestd) batterye) display assembly 3. Using a plastic scribe, pry under the display be...
Page 24 - Installing the Display Bezel; Removing the Display Panel
Installing the Display Bezel 1. Align the display bezel with the display assembly and gently snap it into place. 2. Install :a) display hinge coverb) batteryc) palmrestd) keyboarde) access panel 3. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Display Panel 1. Follow the ...
Page 28 - Installing the Camera Module; Removing the Fan
Installing the Camera Module 1. Connect the camera cable to the camera module and place the camera module to its original position on the display assembly. 2. Install :a) display bezelb) display assemblyc) display hinge coverd) batterye) palmrestf) keyboardg) access panel 3. Follow the procedures in...
Page 33 - Installing the Speakers
4. Release the speaker cables from their routing and remove the speakers from the computer. Installing the Speakers 1. Place the speakers on the computer and thread the speakers cable through the routing tabs. 2. Connect the speaker cable to the I/O board 3. Install :a) hard driveb) batteryc) palmre...
Page 35 - Installing the I/O Board
4. Remove the screws that secure the I/O board to the computer and remove it from the computer. Installing the I/O Board 1. Connect the speaker cable and the I/O-board cable to the I/O board. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the I/O board to the computer. 3. Install :a) batteryb) palmrestc) keyboardd...
Page 37 - 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 38 - 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 42 - Assigning a System Password and Setup Password
Updating the BIOS It is recommended to update your BIOS (system setup), on replacing the system board or if an update is available. For notebooks, ensure that your computer battery is fully charged and connected to a power outlet 1. Restart the computer. 2. Go to support.dell.com/support/downloads. ...
Page 43 - Deleting or Changing an Existing System and/or Setup Password
NOTE: If the password jumper is disabled, the existing System Password and Setup Password is deleted and you need not provide the system password to log on to the computer. To enter a system setup, press <F2> immediately after a power-on or reboot. 1. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen,...
Page 45 - Diagnostics; Device Status Lights
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 49 - Specifications
5 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 8. System Information Feature Description Chipset Intel HM77 ...
Page 55 - 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, ...