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 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; Installing the Secure Digital Card
2 Removing and Installing Components This section provides detailed information on how to remove or install the components from your computer. Removing the Security Digital (SD) Card 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Press in on the SD card to release it from the co...
Page 19 - Installing the Display Hinge Cover; Removing the Palmrest
4. Push to release the hinge cover from the computer. 5. Flip the computer and carefully remove the display hinge cover from the computer. Installing the Display Hinge Cover 1. Replace the display hinge cover back to the computer till the latches are fixed into place. 2. Tighten the screws that secu...
Page 37 - Removing the LAN Board
4. Install the:a) palmrestb) keyboardc) base coverd) battery 5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the LAN Board 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the:a) SD Cardb) express cardc) batteryd) base covere) optical drivef) hard d...
Page 38 - Installing the LAN Board
5. Pull out and remove the LAN board from the system. Installing the LAN Board 1. Insert the LAN board into its compartment and align on to the chassis. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the LAN board to the chassis. 3. Install the:a) WLAN cardb) system boardc) palmrestd) display hinge covere) keyboar...
Page 40 - Removing the Secure Digital (SD) Card Reader
Removing the Secure Digital (SD) Card Reader 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the:a) SD cardb) express cardc) batteryd) base covere) optical drivef) hard driveg) keyboardh) display hinge coveri) palmrest 3. Pull out the SD card reader cable. 4. Remove the sc...
Page 43 - Installing the Display Assembly
7. Lift the display assembly up from the system and remove. Installing the Display Assembly 1. Align the display assembly to the computer base. 2. Thread the camera cable and tighten the screw to secure the right hinge in place. 3. Tighten the screw that secure the left hinge in place. 4. Tighten th...
Page 44 - Removing the Power Connector; Installing the Power Connector
f) display hinge coverg) keyboardh) hard drivei) optical drivej) memoryk) base coverl) batterym) express cardn) SD card 7. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Power Connector 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the:a) SD ca...
Page 45 - Removing the Display Bezel
j) batteryk) express cardl) SD card 3. 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 the:a) SD cardb) express cardc) batteryd) base covere) optical drivef) hard driveg) keyboardh) disp...
Page 46 - Installing the Display Bezel
4. Lift up the display bezel and remove from the display assembly. Installing the Display Bezel 1. Align the display bezel with the display assembly and gently snap it into place. 2. Install the:a) display assemblyb) LAN boardc) heat sinkd) system boarde) express card readerf) palmrestg) display hin...
Page 47 - Removing the Display Bracket
j) optical drivek) memoryl) base coverm) batteryn) express cardo) SD card 3. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Display Bracket 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the:a) SD cardb) express cardc) batteryd) base covere) opt...
Page 49 - Installing the Display Bracket
6. Remove the screws that secure the display brackets and hinges to the display panel. Installing the Display Bracket 1. Tighten the screws to secure the display brackets and hinges to the display panel. 2. Affix the tape and connect the display cable. 3. Place the display panel with brackets and hi...
Page 53 - 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 54 - 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 58 - 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 59 - 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 61 - 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 65 - 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 71 - Getting Help; Contacting Dell
6 Getting Help 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 ...