Page 3 - Contents
Contents 1 Working on Your Computer................................................................................5 Before Working Inside Your Computer ................................................................................................ 5 Turning Off Your Computer .........................
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
3. If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device. 4. Disconnect all network cables from the computer. 5. Disconnect your computer and all attach...
Page 7 - After Working Inside Your Computer
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 computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your operating system, press and hold...
Page 8 - Removing and Installing Components; Removing the Battery; Installing 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 WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery pu...
Page 9 - Removing the Hard Drive; Installing the Hard Drive; Removing the Optical Drive
Removing the Hard Drive 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer 2. Remove:a. Battery 3. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration:a. Unlock the hard-drive press latch door [1].b. Lift it upwards to open it [2].c. Push and hold the hard drive release button to t...
Page 10 - Installing the Optical Drive; Removing the Bottom Cover
Installing the Optical Drive 1. Place the optical drive on to the computer. 2. Tighten the screws that secure the optical drive to the computer. 3. Install:a. Hard Drive b. Battery 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer Removing the Bottom Cover 1. Follow the procedures in Be...
Page 12 - Installing the Bottom Cover; Removing the Keyboard
Installing the Bottom Cover 1. Tighten the screws that secure I/O, back door, and HDMI to the computer chassis. 2. Press firmly on the door until a click is heard and latch is engaged. 3. Place the bottom cover on the base of the computer. 4. Tighten the screws that secure the bottom cover to the co...
Page 13 - Installing the Keyboard
4. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration:a. Remove the screws that secure the keyboard door [1].b. Lift the locking tab [2].c. Disconnect the keyboard cables from the system board [3]. 5. Lift and remove the keyboard from the computer chassis Installing the Keyboard 1. Connect the...
Page 18 - Installing the WLAN Card; Removing the WWAN Card
Installing the WLAN Card 1. Insert the WLAN card in the slot. 2. Connect the screw to secure the cable holder. 3. Connect the antenna cables to the WLAN card. 4. Install:a. GPS Holder b. Bottom Cover c. Optical Drive d. Hard Drive e. Battery 5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your comp...
Page 19 - Installing the WWAN Card; Removing the GPS Holder
Installing the WWAN Card 1. Insert the WWAN card in the slot. 2. Connect the screw to secure the WWAN. 3. Connect the cables to the WWAN card. 4. Install:a. GPS Holder b. Bottom Cover c. Optical Drive d. Hard Drive e. Battery 5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer Removing th...
Page 24 - Removing the Display Assembly
e. Optical Drive f. Hard Drive g. Battery 6. 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. Battery b. Hard Drive c. Optical Drive d. Bottom Cover 3. Perform the following steps as...
Page 25 - Installing the Display Assembly
5. Remove the screws that secure the display assembly to the computer chassis. 6. Flip the computer remove the display assembly. Installing the Display Assembly 1. Install the display assembly and close the display. 2. Flip the computer chassis. 3. Tighten the screws that secure that display assembl...
Page 26 - Removing the I/O Board
Removing the I/O Board 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer 2. Remove:a. Battery b. Hard Drive c. Optical Drive d. Bottom Cover 3. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration:a. Unlock the I/O press latch door [1].b. Lift it upwards to open it [2].c. Remove th...
Page 29 - Installing the Storage Connector; Removing the SSD Bracket
Installing the Storage Connector 1. Place the storage connector on the computer. 2. Tighten the screws that secure the storage connector 3. Connect the storage connector cable to the computer. 4. Install:a. Bottom Cover b. Optical Drive c. Hard Drive d. Battery 5. Follow the procedures in After Work...
Page 33 - Installing the Battery Connector; Removing the System Board
Installing the Battery Connector 1. Place the battery connector on the system board.. 2. Tighten the screws that secure the battery connector to the computer. 3. Connect the battery connector cable. 4. Install:a. I/O Board b. Bottom Cover c. Optical Drive d. Hard Drive e. Battery 5. Follow the proce...
Page 35 - Installing the System Board
Installing the System Board 1. Place the system board on the computer. 2. Tighten the screws that secure the system board to the computer. 3. Connect the mother board cable to the computer 4. Tighten the screws that secure the connector to the computer chassis. 5. Slide the drive into its place on t...
Page 36 - 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 37 - 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 47 - Updating the BIOS
Table 12. Maintenance Option Description Service Tag Displays the Service Tag of your computer. Asset Tag Allows you to create a system asset tag if an asset tag is not already set. This option is not set by default. Table 13. System Logs Option Description BIOS Events Allows you to view and clear t...
Page 50 - Diagnostics
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 51 - Device Status Lights; Battery Status Lights
Device Status Lights Icon Description Turns on when you turn on the computer and blinks when the computer is in a power management mode. Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. Turns on when wireless networking is enabled. Batte...
Page 52 - 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 14. System Information Feature Specification Chipset Intel M...
Page 58 - 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, ...
