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 16 - Installing the Palmrest
6. Remove the screws that secure the palmrest to the computer. 7. Starting from the left pry up the palmrest and remove it from the computer. Installing the Palmrest 1. Insert the palmrest towards the display screen at a 30–degree angle. 2. Align and adjust the palmrest into position before pressing...
Page 17 - Removing the Power-Button Board
6. Install the keyboard. 7. Install the battery. 8. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Power-Button Board 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove:a) batteryb) keyboardc) palmrest 3. Peel the power-button board cable from the a...
Page 22 - Installing the USB Board
4. Remove the screw that secures the USB board. 5. Lift up the USB board and remove it from the computer. Installing the USB Board 1. Insert and align the USB board into its compartment on the computer. 2. Install the screw that secures the USB board in place. 3. Connect the USB board cable to the s...
Page 24 - Removing the Heat-Sink Fan Assembly
4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Heat-Sink Fan Assembly 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove:a) batteryb) keyboardc) palmrest 3. Disconnect the CPU-fan cable from the system board. 4. Remove the captive screws that sec...
Page 26 - Installing the Processor; Removing the System Board
Installing the Processor 1. Insert the processor into the processor socket. Ensure the processor is properly seated. 2. Tighten the cam-screw in a clockwise direction to the locked position. 3. Install:a) heat-sink fan assemblyb) palmrestc) keyboardd) battery 4. Follow the procedures in After Workin...
Page 27 - Installing the System Board
4. Remove the screws that secure the system board. 5. Lift up the system board at an angle and slide it out from the LAN, VGA, HDMI, and USB sockets. Installing the System Board 1. Insert the system board with the LAN, VGA, HDMI, and USB connectors into their respective sockets and align the system ...
Page 28 - Removing the Speakers
a) processorb) heat-sink fan assemblyc) WLAN cardd) hard drivee) palmrestf) memory moduleg) optical driveh) keyboardi) SD memory cardj) battery 5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Speakers 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Re...
Page 29 - Installing the Speakers
5. Press the securing latches and lift up the right speaker. 6. Remove the speaker assembly and the speaker cable from the computer. Installing the Speakers 1. Insert and attach the left and right speakers into their respective compartments. 2. Align and route the speaker cable to the chassis. 3. In...
Page 30 - Removing the Display Assembly
d) WLAN carde) hard drivef) palmrestg) memory moduleh) optical drivei) keyboardj) SD memory cardk) battery 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Display Assembly 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove:a) batteryb) hinge cover...
Page 37 - Installing the Display Panel
8. Remove the screws on the left and right display brackets. Remove the display panel. Installing the Display Panel 1. Align and place the left and right brackets to the display panel. Tighten the screws and secure the brackets to their positions. 2. Insert and route the display cable and wireless a...
Page 39 - Installing the Low-Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) Cable
Installing the Low-Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) Cable 1. Attach the display cable to the display panel. 2. Connect the display cable connector to the display panel and affix the tape to secure it. 3. Install:a) display panelb) display bezelc) display assemblyd) palmreste) optical drivef) ke...
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; Main
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 44 - Updating the BIOS
Boot Boot Priority Order Specifies the order of different devices in which the computer will boot through at start up. Hard Disk Drives Specifies which hard drive the computer can boot through. USB Storage Device Specifies which USB storage device the computer can boot through. CD/DVD ROM Drives Spe...
Page 47 - Diagnostics; Battery 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 - Technical Specifications
5 Technical 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 2. System Information Feature Specification Chipset...
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, ...