Page 3 - Contents
Contents 1 Working on Your Computer....................................................................................................... 7 Before Working Inside Your Computer ..................................................................................................................... 7 Tur...
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 8 - Turning Off Your Computer
6. Close the display and turn the computer upside-down on a flat work surface. NOTE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer. 7. Remove the main battery. 8. Turn the computer top-side up. 9. Open the display. 10. Press the power button to ...
Page 9 - After Working Inside Your Computer
After Working Inside Your Computer After you complete any replacement procedure, ensure you connect any external devices, cards, and cables before turning on your computer. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. Do not use batteries...
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 23 - Removing the Bluetooth Module
Removing the Bluetooth Module 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the battery. 3. Remove the base cover. 4. Disconnect the bluetooth cable from the system board. 5. Remove the bluetooth cable from its routing on the computer. 6. Remove the screw that secures th...
Page 28 - 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 29 - Removing the Media Board
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 trimh) keyboardi) bluetooth modulej) palmrest 3. Disconnect the media-board cable from the system board. 4. Remo...
Page 31 - 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 32 - Removing the Speakers
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) palmrest 3. Disconnect the speaker cable from the system board. 4. Release the...
Page 33 - 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 34 - Installing the Display Hinge Covers
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 computer. 2. Install:a) palmrestb) bluetooth modulec) keyboardd) keyboa...
Page 35 - Removing the Display Assembly
Removing the Display Assembly 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) palmrest 3. Release the antenna cables from their routing on the compu...
Page 37 - Installing the Display Assembly
10. Remove the display assembly from the computer. Installing the Display Assembly 1. Route the antennae cables through the opening on the system board. 2. Connect the LVDS cable to the system board. 3. Tighten the screws to secure the LVDS support bracket to the system board. 4. Tighten the screw t...
Page 38 - Removing the System Board
Removing the System 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 trimh) keyboardi) bluetooth modulej) palmrestk) media boardl) display-hinge coversm) display assembly 3. Discon...
Page 40 - Installing 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 system board:a) speakerb) ExpressCardc) coin-cell battery 4. In...
Page 41 - Removing the Heat Sink
Removing the Heat Sink 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) palmrestk) media boardl) display hinge coversm) display assemblyn) system boa...
Page 42 - Installing the Heat Sink
5. Remove the heat sink from the system board. Installing the Heat Sink 1. Place the heat sink into its original position on the system board. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the heat sink to the system board 3. Connect the heat-sink cable to the system board. 4. Install:a) system boardb) display as...
Page 43 - Removing the Power Connector Port
Removing the Power Connector Port 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) palmrestk) media boardl) display hinge coversm) display assemblyn)...
Page 44 - Installing the Power-Connector Port
5. Remove the power connector port from the computer. Installing the Power-Connector Port 1. Place the power-connector port on the computer. 2. Place the power-connector bracket over the power-connector port. 3. Tighten the screw to secures the power-connector bracket to the computer. 4. Install:a) ...
Page 45 - Installing the I/O Board
Removing the Input/Output (I/O) 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 trimh) keyboardi) bluetooth modulej) palmrestk) media boardl) display hinge coversm) display assemb...
Page 46 - Removing the Display Bezel
3. Install:a) system boardb) display assemblyc) display hinge coversd) media boarde) palmrestf) bluetooth moduleg) keyboardh) keyboard trimi) base coverj) optical drivek) hard drivel) batterym) ExpressCardn) SD card 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Display...
Page 48 - Installing the Display Panel
5. Flip and place the display panel over. 6. Peel off the LVDS cable connector tape and disconnect the LVDS cable from the display panel. 7. Remove the display panel from the display assembly. Installing the Display Panel 1. Connect the display cable (LVDS cable) to its connector on the display pane...
Page 49 - Removing the Camera and Microphone Module; Installing the Camera and Microphone Module
Removing the Camera and Microphone Module 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove: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 mod...
Page 50 - Removing the LED Board
4. Install:a) display bezelb) battery 5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. 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 dis...
Page 51 - Installing the LED Board
6. Remove the screw that secures the LED board to the LED-board support plate. 7. Remove the LED board from the LED-board support plate. Installing the LED Board 1. Tighten the screw to secure the LED board to the LED board support plate. 2. Place the LED board plate in its compartment in the displa...
Page 52 - Removing the Display-Hinge Walls
Removing the Display-Hinge Walls 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) palmrestk) media boardl) display hinge coversm) display assemblyn) ...
Page 55 - Installing the Display Hinges
3. Remove the screw that secures the left display hinge to the display assembly. 4. Remove the left display hinge wall out of the display assembly. 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to remove the right display hinge. Installing the Display Hinges 1. Place both the display hinges on the panel. 2. Tighten the s...
Page 56 - Removing the LVDS and Camera Cable
Removing the LVDS and Camera Cable 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) palmrestk) media boardl) display hinge coversm) display assemblyn...
Page 57 - Installing the LVDS and Camera Cable
5. Pry up the LVDS and camera cable from the display assembly. 6. Remove the LVDS and camera cable from the display assembly cover. 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 a...
Page 59 - Docking Port Information
3 Docking Port Information The docking port is used for connecting the laptop to a docking station (optional). 1. Docking Port 59
Page 61 - 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 62 - 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 73 - 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 74 - 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 75 - 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 comprehensive specification of your computer go to Specifications’ section in your Owner’s Manual available on the support site at dell.com/suppo...
Page 81 - 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, ...
