Page 3 - Contents
Contents Before working inside your computer.................................. 10 Before you begin .............................................................................................10 Safety instructions ........................................................................................
Page 10 - Before you begin
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 www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: Disconnect all power sources before opening the computer cover or panels....
Page 14 - Removing the base cover; Procedure
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 15 - 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 16 - Removing the battery; Prerequisites
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 18 - 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 19 - Removing the memory module
Removing the memory module 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 21 - Replacing the memory module
Replacing the memory module 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 23 - 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 25 - 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 28 - 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 29 - 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 31 - 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 32 - Removing the keyboard
Removing the keyboard daughter-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 comput...
Page 34 - Replacing the keyboard
Replacing the keyboard daughter-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 compu...
Page 35 - Removing the power and
Removing the power and volume-buttons 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...
Page 37 - Replacing the power and
Replacing the power and volume-buttons 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 you...
Page 38 - 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 40 - 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 41 - Removing the touch pad
Removing the touch pad 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 44 - Replacing the touch pad
Replacing the touch pad 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 45 - Removing the fan
Removing the fan 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 safety...
Page 47 - Replacing the fan
Replacing the fan 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 safet...
Page 48 - Removing the heat sink
Removing the heat sink 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 50 - Replacing the heat sink
Replacing the heat sink 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 51 - 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 53 - 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 57 - 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 61 - 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 62 - Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS setup
Post-requisites 1 Replace the heat sink . 2 Replace the fan . 3 Replace the memory module . 4 Replace the battery . 5 Replace the base cover . Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS setup program 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press F2 when the DELL logo is displayed to enter the BIOS setup program. 3 Navi...
Page 66 - 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 74 - 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 76 - 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 77 - 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 79 - 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 83 - 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 85 - 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 89 - 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 91 - 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 92 - 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 www.dell.com/support . 3 Click Product Support , enter the Service Tag of your computer and click Submit . NOTE: If you do no...
Page 94 - Contacting Dell
Contacting Dell To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues, see www.dell.com/contactdell . NOTE: Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your country. NOTE: If you do not have an active internet connection, you can find cont...
