Page 3 - Contents
Contents Notes, Cautions, and Warnings...................................................................................................2 1 Working on Your Computer.......................................................................................................7 Before Working Inside Your Com...
Page 7 - 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 11 - 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 15 - Installing the Hard Drive
5. Remove the screw that secures the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive. 6. Pull the hard-drive bracket out of the hard drive. 7. Remove the hard-drive isolations from the hard drive. Installing the Hard Drive 1. Install the hard-drive isolations on the hard drive. 2. Attach the hard-drive bracket...
Page 16 - Removing the Optical Drive
Removing the Optical Drive 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the battery. 3. Push in the eject handle on the optical drive to release it. 4. Slide and remove the hard drive out of the computer. 5. Remove the screw that secures the drive latch to the optical d...
Page 17 - Installing the Optical Drive
7. Remove the screws that secure the drive-latch bracket to the optical drive. 8. Remove the drive-latch bracket from the optical drive. 9. Pull and remove the drive caddy away from the optical drive. Installing the Optical Drive 1. Secure the optical drive caddy to the optical drive. 2. Secure the ...
Page 21 - Installing the Keyboard
9. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the keyboard. 10. Remove the keyboard cable from the keyboard. Installing the Keyboard 1. Connect the keyboard cable and secure it to the keyboard using the tape. 2. Connect the keyboard cable to the system board. 3. Slide the keyboard into its compartment and e...
Page 23 - Installing the Bluetooth Module
6. Remove the screw that secures the bluetooth module to the computer. 7. Remove the bluetooth module from the computer. 8. Disconnect the bluetooth cable from the bluetooth module. Installing the Bluetooth Module 1. Connect the bluetooth cable to the bluetooth card. 2. Connect the other end of the ...
Page 27 - Installing the Palmrest
7. Disconnect the power LED cable from the system board. 8. Lift the palmrest up and away 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 cables to the system board:a) power LED cableb...
Page 28 - Removing the Media Board
f) hard driveg) batteryh) ExpressCardi) SD card 6. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Media Board 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove:a) SD cardb) ExpressCardc) batteryd) hard drivee) optical drivef) base coverg) keyboard ...
Page 30 - Installing the ExpressCard Cage
4. Remove the screws that secure the ExpressCard cage to the computer. 5. Remove the ExpressCard cage from the computer. Installing the ExpressCard Cage 1. Insert the ExpressCard cage into its compartment. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the ExpressCard cage to the computer. 3. Connect the ExpressCa...
Page 31 - Removing the Speakers
j) SD card 5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Speakers 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove:a) SD cardb) ExpressCardc) batteryd) hard drivee) optical drivef) base coverg) keyboard trimh) keyboardi) bluetooth modulej) pal...
Page 32 - Installing the Speakers; Removing the Display-Hinge Covers
6. Remove the speakers from the computer. Installing the Speakers 1. Align the speakers to their original position and tighten the screws to secure the speakers to the computer. 2. Route the speaker cable on the computer and connect it to the system board. 3. Install:a) palmrestb) bluetooth modulec)...
Page 33 - Installing the Display Hinge Covers; Removing the Display Assembly
f) base coverg) keyboard trimh) keyboardi) bluetooth modulej) palmrest 3. Remove the screws that secure the display-hinge covers to the computer. 4. Remove the display-hinge covers from the computer. Installing the Display Hinge Covers 1. Tighten the screws to secure the display hinge covers to the ...
Page 38 - Installing the System Board
8. Disconnect the power-connector cable from the system board. 9. Remove the system board from the computer. Installing the System Board 1. Connect the power connector cable to the system board. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the system board to the computer. 3. Connect the following cables to the ...
Page 39 - Removing the Heat Sink
g) keyboard trimh) base coveri) optical drivej) hard drivek) batteryl) ExpressCardm) SD card 5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Heat Sink 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove:a) SD cardb) ExpressCardc) batteryd) hard dri...
Page 41 - Installing the Power-Connector Port
k) media boardl) display hinge coversm) display assemblyn) system board 3. Remove the screw that secures the power connector port to the computer. 4. Remove the power connector bracket from the computer. 5. Remove the power connector port from the computer. Installing the Power-Connector Port 1. Pla...
Page 46 - Installing the Camera and Microphone Module
a) batteryb) display bezel 3. Remove the screws that secure the camera and microphone module to the display assembly. 4. Disconnect the camera and microphone module cable from the module. 5. Remove the camera and microphone module from the display assembly. Installing the Camera and Microphone Modul...
Page 47 - Removing the LED Board
Removing the LED Board 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove:a) batteryb) display bezelc) display panel 3. Remove the screw that secures the LED board to the display assembly. 4. Remove the LED-board support plate from the display assembly. 5. Disconnect the LED-...
Page 50 - Installing the Display-Hinge Walls
7. Remove the screw that secures the right display-hinge wall to the display assembly. 8. Slide and remove the right display-hinge wall out of the display assembly. Installing the Display-Hinge Walls 1. Place both the display-hinge walls on the panel. 2. Insert the antenna cables into their opening ...
Page 51 - Removing the Display Hinges
i) keyboardj) keyboard trimk) base coverl) optical drivem) hard driven) batteryo) ExpressCardp) SD card 5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Display Hinges 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove:a) SD cardb) ExpressCardc) ba...
Page 54 - Installing the LVDS and Camera Cable
Installing the LVDS and Camera Cable 1. Route the LVDS and camera cable on the display assembly. 2. Fix the adhesive the tape to secure the cable. 3. Connect the LVDS and camera cable to the camera and microphone module. 4. Install:a) display hinge wallsb) power LED boardc) display paneld) display b...
Page 55 - Docking Port Information
3 Docking Port Information The docking port is used for connecting the laptop to a docking station (optional). 1. Docking Port 55
Page 57 - System Setup; Boot Sequence
4 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 58 - 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 65 - Updating the BIOS
Table 9. Virtualization Support Option Description Virtualization This option specifies whether a Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Intel Virtualization technology. • Enable Intel Virtualization Technology - Default Setting. VT for Direct I/O ...
Page 66 - System and Setup Password; Assigning a System Password and Setup Password
3. If you have your computer's Service Tag or Express Service Code: NOTE: For desktops, the service tag label is available on the front of your computer. NOTE: For notebooks, the service tag label is available on the bottom of your computer. a) Enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code and click...
Page 67 - Deleting or Changing an Existing System and/or Setup Password
Use the following guidelines to assign the system password: – A password can have up to 32 characters.– The password can contain the numbers 0 through 9.– Only lower case letters are valid, upper case letters are not allowed.– Only the following special characters are allowed: space, (”), (+), (,), ...
Page 69 - Diagnostics; Device Status Lights
5 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 70 - Battery Status Lights
Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. Turns on when wireless networking is enabled. The device status LEDs are usually located either on the top or left side of the keyboard. They are used to display the storage, battery and wireless devices connectivity and activity. Apart ...
Page 71 - Technical Specifications
6 Technical Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. The following specifications are only those required by law to ship with your computer. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about you...
Page 77 - Contacting Dell
7 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, ...
