Page 3 - Contents
Contents Before working inside your computer.................................. 10 Before you begin .............................................................................................10 Safety instructions ........................................................................................
Page 10 - Before you begin; Safety instructions
Before working inside your computer CAUTION: To avoid damaging the components and cards, handle them by their edges and avoid touching pins and contacts. NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered. Before you begin 1 Save and close all ...
Page 11 - Recommended tools
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: Disconnect all power sources before opening the computer cover or panels. Aft...
Page 14 - Removing the battery; Procedure
Removing the battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer . For more sa...
Page 15 - Replacing the battery
Replacing the battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer . For more s...
Page 16 - Removing the optical drive; Prerequisites
Removing the optical drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer . For m...
Page 19 - Replacing the optical drive
Replacing the optical drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer . For ...
Page 20 - Removing the base cover
Removing the base cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer . For more...
Page 21 - Replacing the base cover
Replacing the base cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer . For mor...
Page 26 - Removing the hard drive
Removing the hard drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer . For more...
Page 30 - Replacing the hard drive
Replacing the hard drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer . For mor...
Page 31 - Removing the wireless card
Removing the wireless card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer . For m...
Page 33 - Replacing the wireless card
Replacing the wireless card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer . For ...
Page 36 - Replacing the coin-cell battery
Replacing the coin-cell battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer . ...
Page 37 - Removing the keyboard
Removing the keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer . For more s...
Page 40 - Replacing the keyboard
Replacing the keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer . For more ...
Page 41 - Removing the computer base
Removing the computer base WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer . For m...
Page 46 - Replacing the computer base
Replacing the computer base WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer . For ...
Page 50 - Removing the speakers
Removing the speakers WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer . For more s...
Page 52 - Replacing the speakers
Replacing the speakers WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer . For more ...
Page 53 - Removing the I/O board
Removing the I/O board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer . For more ...
Page 55 - Replacing the I/O board
Replacing the I/O board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer . For more...
Page 64 - Removing the system board
Removing the system board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer . For mo...
Page 69 - Replacing the system board
Replacing the system board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer . For m...
Page 74 - Replacing the display assembly
Replacing the display assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer . F...
Page 75 - Removing the display bezel
Removing the display bezel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer . For m...
Page 77 - Replacing the display bezel
Replacing the display bezel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer . For ...
Page 78 - Removing the display panel
Removing the display panel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer . For m...
Page 81 - Replacing the display panel
Replacing the display panel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer . For ...
Page 82 - Removing the display hinges
Removing the display hinges WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer . For ...
Page 84 - Replacing the display hinges
Replacing the display hinges WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer . For...
Page 85 - Removing the display cable
Removing the display cable WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer . For m...
Page 87 - Replacing the display cable
Replacing the display cable WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer . For ...
Page 91 - Removing the camera
Removing the camera WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer . For more saf...
Page 93 - Replacing the camera
Replacing the camera WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer . For more sa...
Page 100 - Flashing the BIOS
Flashing the BIOS You may need to flash (update) the BIOS when an update is available or when you replace the system board. To flash the BIOS: 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Go to dell.com/support . 3 Click Product Support , enter the Service Tag of your laptop and click Submit . NOTE: If you do not have...
