Page 3 - Contents
Contents 1 Working on Your Computer................................................................................5 Before Working Inside Your Computer ................................................................................................ 5 Recommended Tools .................................
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 7 - After Working Inside Your Computer
b. Click the and select Shut down . • In Windows 7: 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 compute...
Page 8 - Removing and Installing Components; Removing the Battery
2 Removing and Installing Components This section provides detailed information on how to remove or install the components from your computer. Removing the Battery 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Slide the release latch outwards to unlock the battery. 3. Lift the...
Page 10 - Installing the Access Panel; Removing the Hard Drive
Installing the Access Panel 1. Insert the access panel into the chassis. 2. Tighten the screw to secure the access panel to the chassis. 3. Install battery . 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer . Removing the Hard Drive 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside You...
Page 11 - Installing the Hard Drive
4. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration:a. Remove the tape and lift the hard drive to remove it from the computer [1,2]. 5. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration:a. Remove the screws that secure the hard drive to the bracket [1].b. Lift the hard drive away from...
Page 16 - Installing the Base Cover
4. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration:a. Turn the computer over and remove the screws from the base of the computer [1].b. Release the tabs that secure the base cover [2].c. Pry up the base cover and remove it away from the computer [3]. Installing the Base Cover 1. Place the b...
Page 18 - Removing the Heatsink Assembly
Installing the Input/Output (I/O) Board 1. Connect the I/O board cable to the system board. 2. Install the I/O board into the chassis. 3. Install:a. base cover b. keyboard c. memory module d. hard drive e. WLAN card f. access panel g. optical disk-drive h. battery 4. Follow the procedures in After W...
Page 19 - Installing the Heatsink Assembly
4. Lift the heatsink assembly from the system board. Installing the Heatsink Assembly 1. Install the heatsink assembly and tighten the screws to secure it to the system board. 2. Connect the system fan cable to the system board. 3. Install:a. base cover b. keyboard c. memory module d. hard drive e. ...
Page 20 - Removing the Speakers
Removing the Speakers 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove:a. battery b. optical disk-drive c. access panel d. hard drive e. memory module f. keyboard g. base cover 3. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration:a. Disconnect the speaker cables fro...
Page 21 - Installing the Speakers; Removing the System Board
Installing the Speakers 1. Insert the speakers into the system board and press along the retention clips to lock in place. 2. Connect the speaker cable to the system board. 3. Guide the speaker cable through the tabs. 4. Install:a. base cover b. keyboard c. memory module d. hard drive e. WLAN card f...
Page 24 - Installing the Power Connector; Removing the Display Assembly
Installing the Power Connector 1. Insert the power connector into its slot on the system board and guide the cable into the retention tabs. 2. Connect the power connector cable to the system board. 3. Install:a. system board b. base cover c. keyboard d. memory module e. hard drive f. WLAN card g. ac...
Page 25 - Installing the Display Assembly; Removing the Display Bezel
4. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration:a. Lift the palmrest assembly [1].b. Slide the palmrest assembly in the direction indicated to remove it from the chassis [2]. Installing the Display Assembly 1. Align the palmrest assembly to the chassis. 2. Route the WLAN antenna cables t...
Page 26 - Installing the Display Bezel; Removing the Camera
a. Place the display assembly on a stable surface and pry along the edges of the display panel [1].b. Lift the display bezel from the computer [2]. Installing the Display Bezel 1. Align and press the display bezel to fasten it to the display assembly. 2. Install:a. display assembly b. system board c...
Page 27 - Installing the Camera; Removing the Display Hinges
3. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration:a. Remove the tape that secures the camera cable [1].b. Disconnect the camera cable from the camera [2].c. Remove the camera from the display assembly [3]. Installing the Camera 1. Insert the camera into the display assembly. 2. Connect the...
Page 28 - Installing the Display Hinges; Removing the Display Panel
i. display bezel 3. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration:a. Remove the screws that secure the display hinges to the display assembly [1].b. Lift the display hinges [2]. Installing the Display Hinges 1. Tighten the screws to secure the display hinges to the display assembly. 2. In...
Page 30 - Installing the Display Panel
Installing the Display Panel 1. Connect the eDP cable to the display panel. 2. Affix the tape to secure the eDP cable. 3. Place the display panel on the display assembly. 4. Tighten the screws to secure the display panel to the display assembly. 5. Install:a. display hinges b. display bezel c. displ...
Page 31 - 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 32 - 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 39 - Updating the BIOS
Table 11. Wireless Option Description Wireless Switch Allows to set the wireless devices that can be controlled by the wireless switch. The options are: • WLAN/WiGig • Bluetooth All the options are enabled by default. Wireless Device Enable Allows you to enable or disable the internal wireless devic...
Page 40 - System and Setup Password; Assigning a System Password and Setup Password
8. On the Drivers and Downloads screen, under the Operating System drop-down list, select BIOS . 9. Identify the latest BIOS file and click Download File . You can also analyze which drivers need an update. To do this for your product, click Analyze System for Updates and follow the instructions on ...
Page 41 - Deleting or Changing an Existing System and/or Setup Password
4. Type the system password that you entered earlier and click OK . 5. Select Setup Password , type your system password and press <Enter> or <Tab>. A message prompts you to re-type the setup password. 6. Type the setup password that you entered earlier and click OK . 7. Press <Esc>...
Page 42 - Diagnostics
4 Diagnostics 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 option...
Page 43 - Specifications
5 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 14. System Information Feature Description Ch...
Page 48 - Contacting Dell
6 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 count...
