Page 3 - Contents
Contents 1 Working on Your Computer....................................................................................................... 5 Before Working Inside Your Computer ..................................................................................................................... 5 Tur...
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
6. Close the display and turn the computer upside-down on a flat work surface. NOTE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer. 7. Remove the main battery. 8. Turn the computer top-side up. 9. Open the display. 10. Press the power button to ...
Page 7 - After Working Inside Your Computer
After Working Inside Your Computer After you complete any replacement procedure, ensure you connect any external devices, cards, and cables before turning on your computer. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. Do not use batteries...
Page 9 - Removing and Installing Components; System Overview
2 Removing and Installing Components This section provides detailed information on how to remove or install the components from your computer. System Overview Figure 1. Inside View — Back 1. memory modules 2. SD card slot 3. WLAN card 4. hard drive 5. optical drive 6. battery bay 9
Page 10 - Recommended Tools
Figure 2. Inside view — Front 1. system board 2. I/O board 3. speakers 4. coin-cell battery 5. heat sink assembly 6. power connector 7. display Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • #0 Phillips screwdriver • #1 Phillips sc...
Page 11 - Installing the SD Card; Removing the Battery
Installing the SD Card 1. Push the memory card into the compartment until it clicks into place. 2. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Battery 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Slide the release latches outwards to unlock the ba...
Page 19 - Installing the Keyboard; Removing the WLAN Card
5. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the system board and lift it up to remove it from the computer. Installing the Keyboard 1. Connect the keyboard cable to its connector on the system board. 2. Slide the keyboard in its place on the computer and snap it into place. 3. Flip the computer and tighte...
Page 25 - Removing the System Board
Removing the System Board 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove:a) batteryb) SD cardc) access paneld) memory modulee) WLAN cardf) hard driveg) optical driveh) keyboardi) palmrestj) coin-cell battery 3. Peel the tape that secures the display cable to the system bo...
Page 27 - 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 28 - Removing the Heatsink Assembly; Installing the Heatsink Assembly
Removing the Heatsink Assembly 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove:a) batteryb) SD cardc) access paneld) memory modulee) WLAN cardf) hard driveg) optical driveh) keyboardi) palmrestj) system board 3. Flip the system board and place it on a flat surface. 4. Disc...
Page 29 - Removing the Speakers
3. Install:a) system boardb) palmrestc) keyboardd) optical drivee) hard drivef) memory moduleg) WLAN cardh) access paneli) SD cardj) 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. Remov...
Page 30 - Installing the Speakers
3. Unroute the speaker cable from its routing channel and lift the speakers from the computer. Installing the Speakers 1. Place the speakers on to its slot and route the cables through the channels. 2. Install:a) system boardb) palmrestc) keyboardd) optical drivee) hard drivef) memory moduleg) WLAN ...
Page 31 - Removing the Display Assembly
Removing the Display Assembly 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove:a) batteryb) SD cardc) access paneld) memory modulee) WLAN cardf) hard driveg) optical driveh) keyboardi) palmrestj) system board 3. Unroute the display and WLAN antenna cables from their routing...
Page 32 - Installing the Display Assembly
4. Remove the screws that secure the display assembly to the computer. 5. Lift and remove the display assembly from the computer. Installing the Display Assembly 1. Place the display assembly on the computer. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the display assembly. 3. Route the display and WLAN antenna...
Page 33 - Removing the Display Bezel
4. Install:a) system boardb) palmrestc) keyboardd) optical drivee) hard drivef) memory moduleg) WLAN cardh) access paneli) SD cardj) battery 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. ...
Page 35 - Installing the Display Bezel; Removing the Display Panel
Installing the Display Bezel 1. Align the display bezel in place and snap it in place. 2. Align the hinge covers on display assembly and snap the hinge covers on its place. 3. Install:a) display assemblyb) system boardc) palmrestd) keyboarde) optical drivef) hard driveg) memory moduleh) WLAN cardi) ...
Page 36 - Installing the Display Panel
3. Remove the screws that secure the display panel to the display assembly. Lift the display panel and flip to access the display cable. 4. Peel the tape that secures display cable and disconnect the cable from the connector. Remove the display panel from the display assembly. Installing the Display...
Page 37 - Removing the Display Hinges
4. Tighten the screws to secure the display panel to the display assembly. 5. Install:a) display hingesb) display bezelc) display assemblyd) system boarde) palmrestf) keyboardg) optical driveh) hard drivei) memory modulej) WLAN cardk) access panell) SD cardm) battery 6. Follow the procedures in Afte...
Page 38 - Installing the Display Hinges
3. Remove the screws that secure the display hinges to the display assembly. Lift the display hinges off the display panel. Installing the Display Hinges 1. Place the display hinges on its place. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the display hinges to the display assembly. 3. Install:a) display bezelb...
Page 39 - Removing the Camera Module
Removing the Camera Module 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove:a) batteryb) SD cardc) access paneld) memory modulee) WLAN cardf) hard driveg) optical driveh) keyboardi) palmrestj) system boardk) display assemblyl) display bezel 3. Disconnect the camera cable fr...
Page 40 - Installing the Camera Module
4. Lift and remove the camera from the display assembly. 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) system boardd) palmreste) keyboardf) o...
Page 41 - 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 42 - 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 45 - Updating the BIOS
Option Description Delete all Security Boot Keys Allows you to delete all security boot keys. Add Boot Option Allows you to add a boot option. Delete Boot Option Allows you to delete a boot option. View Boot Option Priorities Allows you to prioritize the system boot order. Table 6. Exit Option Descr...
Page 46 - System and Setup Password; Assigning a System Password and Setup Password
System and Setup Password You can create a system password and a setup password to secure your computer. Password Type Description System password Password that you must enter to log on to your system. Setup password Password that you must enter to access and make changes to the BIOS settings of you...
Page 47 - Deleting or Changing an Existing System and/or Setup Password
Deleting or Changing an Existing System and/or Setup Password Ensure that the Password Status is Unlocked (in the System Setup) before attempting to delete or change the existing System and/or Setup password. You cannot delete or change an existing System or Setup password, if the Password Status is...
Page 49 - 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 50 - Battery Status Lights
Icon Description Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. Turns on when wireless networking is enabled. Battery Status Lights If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the battery light operates as follows: Alternately blinking amber light and white light An unauthe...
Page 51 - 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 7. System Information Feature Description DRAM bus width 64 b...
Page 57 - 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, ...
