Page 2 - Contents
Contents Notes, Cautions, and Warnings.............................................................................................. 0 1 Working on Your Computer.......................................................................................................5 Before Working Inside Your Compute...
Page 5 - Working on Your Computer; Before Working Inside Your Computer
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 exis...
Page 7 - Removing and Installing Components; Recommended Tools
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 scribe...
Page 22 - Installing the Hard Drive
6. Remove the screws that secure the hard drive bracket. 7. Remove the hard drive bracket from the hard drive. Installing the Hard Drive 1. Engage the hard drive bracket to the hard drive. 2. Install the screws that secure the hard drive bracket. 3. Install the hard drive into the computer. 4. Insta...
Page 28 - Installing the Palmrest
6. Lift up the right edge of palmrest assembly. 7. Release the tabs on the left edge of the palmrest assembly and remove the palmrest from the computer. Installing the Palmrest 1. Align the palmrest assembly to its original position in the computer and snap it into place. 2. Connect the following ca...
Page 37 - Installing the Left Support Frame; Removing the System Board
Installing the Left Support Frame 1. Place the left support frame on the computer. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the left support frame to the computer. 3. Install:a) display assemblyb) palmrestc) right base paneld) hard drivee) optical drivef) keyboardg) keyboard trimh) access paneli) batteryj) S...
Page 40 - Installing the System Board; Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
Installing the System Board 1. Align the system board into its original position on the computer. 2. Replace and tighten the screws to secure the system board to the computer. 3. Route and connect the following cables the system board:a) audio board flat flex cableb) Bluetooth cablec) speaker cabled...
Page 41 - Installing the Coin-Cell Battery
b) ExpressCardc) batteryd) access panele) keyboard trimf) optical driveg) hard driveh) WLAN cardi) right base panelj) thermal modulek) palmrestl) ExpressCard reader cagem) display assemblyn) left support frameo) system board 3. Disconnect the coin-cell battery from the system board. 4. Pry the coin-...
Page 43 - Removing the Power Connector
m) keyboard trimn) access panelo) batteryp) SD memory card 4. 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:a) SD memory cardb) batteryc) access paneld) keyboard trime) keyboardf) o...
Page 48 - Installing the Speakers
j) thermal modulek) palmrestl) ExpressCard reader cagem) Bluetooth modulen) audio boardo) display assemblyp) left support frameq) system board 3. Remove the screws that secure the speakers. 4. Remove the speaker cables from the routing channels. 5. Lift the speaker out from the computer. Installing ...
Page 51 - Docking Port Information
Docking Port Information The docking port is used for connecting the laptop to a docking station (optional). 1. SIM card slot2. Docking Port 51
Page 53 - Specifications
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 1. System Information Feature Specification Chip...
Page 59 - System Setup; Overview
System Setup Overview System Setup allows you to: • change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in your computer. • set or change a user-selectable option such as the user password. • read the current amount of memory or set the type of hard drive instal...
Page 69 - Diagnostics
Diagnostics Diagnostics Table 26. Device Status Lights 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 ...
Page 71 - Contacting Dell
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 country...