Page 3 - Contents
Contents Notes, Cautions, and Warnings..................................................................2 1 Working on Your Computer......................................................................9 Before Working Inside Your Computer ...............................................................
Page 9 - Working on Your Computer; Before Working Inside Your Computer
Working on Your Computer 1 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 10 - Recommended Tools
NOTE: The color of your computer and certain components may appear differentlythan shown in this document. To avoid damaging your computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer. 1. Ensure that your work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from ...
Page 15 - ExpressCard; Removing the ExpressCard; Installing The ExpressCard
ExpressCard 3 Removing the ExpressCard 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer . 2. Press in on the ExpressCard gently to release it from the computer. 3. Grasp the ExpressCard and pull out to release from the computer. Installing The ExpressCard 1. Slide the ExpressCard into its...
Page 17 - Battery; Removing The Battery; Installing The Battery
Battery 4 Removing The Battery 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer . 2. Slide the battery release latch into the unlock position. 3. Remove the battery from the computer. Installing The Battery 1. Slide the battery back into the computer. 2. The battery release latch automati...
Page 19 - Removing The Subscriber Identity Module (SIM )Card
Subscriber Identity Module (SIM)Card 5 Removing The Subscriber Identity Module (SIM )Card 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer . 2. Remove the battery . 3. Slide the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) outward away from the slot. 4. Pull out the SIM from the slot. 19
Page 20 - Installing The Subscriber Identity Module (SIM )Card
Installing The Subscriber Identity Module (SIM )Card 1. Locate the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card slot in the battery compartment. 2. Push the SIM card into the slot until it is fully engaged.3. Replace the battery . 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer . 20
Page 21 - Bluetooth Card; Removing The Bluetooth Card
Bluetooth Card 6 Removing The Bluetooth Card 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer 2. Remove the battery . 3. Slide the Bluetooth door upward and release from the slot. 4. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the Bluetooth card. 5. Remove the single screw securing the Bluetooth ...
Page 22 - Installing The Bluetooth Card
6. Remove the Bluetooth card. Installing The Bluetooth Card 1. Place the Bluetooth card on the Bluetooth door and align with the screw hole. 2. Tighten the screw to secure the Bluetooth card in place.3. Connect the Bluetooth cable to the Bluetooth card.4. Locate the Bluetooth door compartment.5. Sli...
Page 23 - Base Cover; Removing The Base Cover
Base Cover 7 Removing The Base Cover 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer . 2. Remove the battery . 3. Remove the screws that secure the base cover to the computer. 4. Press the rubber feet towards the rear of the computer to disengage the bottom door. 5. Remove the base cover...
Page 24 - Installing The Base Cover
Installing The Base Cover 1. Slide the bottom door downwards and towards the front of the computer.2. Tighten the screws that secure the base cover to the computer.3. Install the battery . 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer . 24
Page 25 - Keyboard Trim; Removing The Keyboard Trim
Keyboard Trim 8 Removing The Keyboard Trim 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer . 2. Remove the battery . 3. Using a plastic scribe, pry under the keyboard trim to release it from the computer. 4. Work your way around the sides and bottom edge of the keyboard trim. 5. Lift up ...
Page 26 - Installing The Keyboard Trim
Installing The Keyboard Trim 1. Align the keyboard trim with the tabs on the top of the palm rest.2. Press downwards along the bottom edge to latch on the tabs until clicks are heard. 3. Work your way around the sides and top edge of the keyboard trim.4. Install the battery . 5. Follow the procedure...
Page 27 - Keyboard; Removing The Keyboard
Keyboard 9 Removing The Keyboard 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer . 2. Remove the battery . 3. Remove the keyboard trim . 4. Remove the screws securing the keyboard in place. 5. Starting from the bottom of the keyboard, separate the keyboard from the computer and turn the ...
Page 29 - Installing The Keyboard
10. Peel the keyboard data cable away from the keyboard and remove. Installing The Keyboard 1. Connect the keyboard data cable to the back of the keyboard. 2. Replace the adhesive tape to secure the keyboard data cable to the back of the keyboard. 3. Connect the keyboard data cable to the system boa...
Page 31 - Optical Drive; Removing The Optical Drive
Optical Drive 10 Removing The Optical Drive 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer . 2. Remove the battery . 3. Remove the base cover . 4. Remove the screw securing the optical drive in place. 5. Remove the optical drive from the computer. 6. Remove the screws securing the optic...
Page 32 - Installing The Optical Drive
7. Remove the optical drive bracket from the drive. Installing The Optical Drive 1. Tighten the screws to secure the bracket to the back of the optical drive.2. Slide the optical drive into the compartment on the right side of the chassis.3. Tighten the screw to secure the optical drive to the compu...
Page 33 - Primary Hard Drive; Removing The Primary Hard Drive
Primary Hard Drive 11 Removing The Primary Hard Drive 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer . 2. Remove the battery . 3. Remove the base cover . 4. Remove the screws securing the hard drive bracket in place. 5. Remove the screw securing the hard drive latch in place. 6. Slide t...
Page 35 - Installing The Primary Hard Drive
Installing The Primary Hard Drive 1. Align the hard drive to the hard drive bracket.2. Slide the hard drive into the hard drive bracket.3. Slide the hard drive into its compartment towards the connector on the system board. 4. Tighten the screw securing the hard drive latch in place.5. Tighten the s...
Page 37 - Secondary Hard Drive; Removing The Secondary Hard Drive
Secondary Hard Drive 12 Removing The Secondary Hard Drive 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer . 2. Remove the battery . 3. Remove the base cover . 4. Remove the screws securing the hard drive bracket in place. 5. Use the tab to pull the hard drive bracket upward and remove it...
Page 38 - Installing The Secondary Hard Drive
7. Remove the hard drive bracket from the hard drive. Installing The Secondary Hard Drive 1. Attach the hard drive bracket to the hard drive.2. Tighten the hard drive bracket screws. Ensure that the bracket is properly aligned and holds the hard drive. 3. Slide the hard drive into its compartment to...
Page 39 - Removing Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card
Wireless Local Area Network(WLAN) Card 13 Removing Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer . 2. Remove the battery . 3. Remove the base cover . 4. Disconnect any antennas that may be connected to the WLAN card. 5. Remove the screw that secu...
Page 40 - Installing The Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card
Installing The Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card 1. Slide the WLAN card into its slot.2. Tighten the screw securing the WLAN card in place.3. Connect the antennas according to the color code on the WLAN card.4. Install the base cover . 5. Install the battery . 6. Follow the procedures in After...
Page 41 - Removing The Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Card
Wireless Wide Area Network(WWAN) Card 14 Removing The Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Card 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer . 2. Remove the battery . 3. Remove the base cover . 4. Disconnect any antennas that may be connected to the Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) card...
Page 42 - Installing The Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Card
Installing The Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Card 1. Slide the Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) card into its slot.2. Tighten the screw securing the WWAN card in place.3. Connect the antennas according to the color code on the WWAN card.4. Install the base cover . 5. Install the battery . 6. Fo...
Page 43 - Primary Memory; Removing The Primary Memory
Primary Memory 15 Removing The Primary Memory 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer 2. Remove the battery . 3. Remove the base cover . 4. Gently pry the retention clips away from the memory modules. 5. Remove the memory modules from the computer. 43
Page 44 - Installing The Primary Memory
Installing The Primary Memory 1. Locate the memory slot in the computer.2. Insert the memory into the memory socket.3. Press down on the memory until the securing clips secure the memory in place. 4. Install the base cover . 5. Install the battery . 6. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Y...
Page 45 - Secondary Memory; Removing The Secondary Memory
Secondary Memory 16 Removing The Secondary Memory 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer 2. Remove the battery . 3. Remove the keyboard trim . 4. Remove the keyboard . 5. Gently pry the retention clips away from the memory module. 6. Remove the memory module from the computer. 7...
Page 46 - Installing The Secondary Memory
8. Remove the memory module from the computer. Installing The Secondary Memory 1. Locate the memory slot in the computer. 2. Insert the memory into the memory socket. 3. Press down on the memory until the securing clips secure the memory in place. 4. Insert the memory into the memory socket. 5. Pres...
Page 47 - CPU Fan; Removing The CPU Fan
CPU Fan 17 Removing The CPU Fan 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer 2. Remove the battery . 3. Remove the base cover . 4. Disconnect the CPU fan cable. 5. Remove the screws securing the CPU fan in place. 6. Remove the CPU fan from the computer. 47
Page 48 - Installing The CPU Fan
Installing The CPU Fan 1. Locate the CPU fan compartment in the computer.2. Tighten the screws securing the CPU fan in place.3. Connect the CPU fan cable.4. Install the battery . 5. Install the base cover . 6. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer . 48
Page 49 - Removing The Coin-Cell Battery
Coin-Cell Battery 18 Removing The Coin-Cell Battery 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer 2. Remove the battery . 3. Remove the base cover . 4. Disconnect the coin-cell battery. 5. Pry up the coin-cell battery from the adhesive. 6. Remove the coin-cell battery from the computer...
Page 50 - Installing The Coin-Cell Battery
Installing The Coin-Cell Battery 1. Attach the coin-cell battery to the coin-cell compartment.2. Connect the coin-cell battery to the system board.3. Install the battery . 4. Install the base cover . 5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer . 50
Page 51 - Palm Rest; Removing The Palm Rest
Palm Rest 19 Removing The Palm Rest 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer 2. Remove the battery . 3. Remove the base cover . 4. Remove the keyboard trim . 5. Remove the keyboard . 6. Remove the optical drive . 7. Remove the primary hard drive . 8. Remove the secondary hard driv...
Page 56 - Installing The Palm Rest
Installing The Palm Rest 1. Align the metal anchors at the bottom edge of the palm rest to the anchor hooks on the computer. 2. Starting from the right edge of the palm rest, press downwards on the computer to engage the tabs. 3. Work your way around the edges and ensure that the tabs are fully enga...
Page 57 - CPU and Heatsink; Removing The CPU Heatsink
CPU and Heatsink 20 Removing The CPU Heatsink 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer 2. Remove the battery . 3. Remove the base cover . 4. Remove the keyboard trim . 5. Remove the keyboard . 6. Remove the optical drive . 7. Remove the primary hard drive . 8. Remove the secondary...
Page 58 - Installing The CPU Heatsink
13. Lift up the CPU heatsink and remove from the computer. Installing The CPU Heatsink 1. Locate the heatsink compartment on the computer.2. Tighten the captive screws (1 > 2 > 3). Ensure the heatsink is properly aligned and seated over the processor. 3. Install the palm rest 4. Install the CP...
Page 59 - Processor; Removing The Processor
Processor 21 Removing The Processor 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer 2. Remove the battery . 3. Remove the base cover . 4. Remove the keyboard trim . 5. Remove the keyboard . 6. Remove the optical drive . 7. Remove the primary hard drive . 8. Remove the secondary hard driv...
Page 60 - Installing The Processor
Installing The Processor 1. Insert the processor into the processor socket. Ensure that the processor is properly seated. 2. Tighten the cam lock in a clockwise direction to the locked position.3. Install the CPU heatsink . 4. Install the palm rest . 5. Install the CPU fan . 6. Install the secondary...
Page 61 - Graphics Card Heatsink; Removing The Graphics Card Heatsink
Graphics Card Heatsink 22 Removing The Graphics Card Heatsink 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer 2. Remove the battery . 3. Remove the base cover . 4. Remove the keyboard trim . 5. Remove the keyboard . 6. Remove the optical drive . 7. Remove the primary hard drive . 8. Remo...
Page 64 - Installing The Graphics Card Heatsink
Installing The Graphics Card Heatsink 1. Locate the heatsink compartment on the computer. 2. Tighten the captive screws (1 > 2 > 3). Ensure the heatsink is properly aligned and seated over the graphics processor. 3. Tighten the screw securing the graphics card heatsink in place. 4. Connect the...
Page 65 - Graphics Card; Removing The Graphics Card
Graphics Card 23 Removing The Graphics Card 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer 2. Remove the battery . 3. Remove the base cover . 4. Remove the keyboard trim . 5. Remove the keyboard . 6. Remove the optical drive . 7. Remove the primary hard drive . 8. Remove the secondary h...
Page 66 - Installing The Graphics Card
Installing The Graphics Card 1. Locate the graphics card slot on the computer.2. Tighten the screws securing the graphics card in place.3. Install the graphics card heatsink . 4. Install the CPU heatsink . 5. Install the palm rest . 6. Install the CPU fan . 7. Install the secondary hard drive . 8. I...
Page 67 - ExpressCard Module; Removing The ExpressCard Module
ExpressCard Module 24 Removing The ExpressCard Module 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer 2. Remove the battery . 3. Remove the base cover . 4. Remove the keyboard trim . 5. Remove the keyboard . 6. Remove the optical drive . 7. Remove the primary hard drive . 8. Remove the s...
Page 68 - Installing The ExpressCard Module
12. Remove the ExpressCard module. Installing The ExpressCard Module 1. Place the ExpressCard module in the computer and tighten the screws securing the ExpressCard module in place. 2. Connect the ExpressCard cable.3. Install the palm rest . 4. Install the secondary hard drive . 5. Install the prima...
Page 69 - Removing The Input/Output Board
Input/Output Board 25 Removing The Input/Output Board 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer 2. Remove the battery . 3. Remove the base cover . 4. Remove the keyboard trim . 5. Remove the keyboard . 6. Remove the optical drive . 7. Remove the primary hard drive . 8. Remove the s...
Page 71 - Installing The Input/Output Board
Installing The Input/Output Board 1. Place the Input/Output (IO) board on the computer and ensure the connector is properly engaged to the matching connector on the system board. 2. Tighten the screw securing the IO board in place.3. Connect the ExpressCard cable.4. Install the palm rest . 5. Instal...
Page 73 - Removing The DC-in Jack
DC-in Jack 26 Removing The DC-in Jack 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer 2. Remove the battery . 3. Remove the base cover . 4. Remove the keyboard trim . 5. Remove the keyboard . 6. Remove the optical drive . 7. Remove the primary hard drive . 8. Remove the secondary hard dr...
Page 75 - Installing The DC-in Jack
Installing The DC-in Jack 1. Place the DC-in jack in the computer. 2. Place the DC-in bracket in the system and tighten the single screw securing it in place. 3. Connect the DC-in cable to the system board. 4. Install the Input/Output board 5. Install the CPU heatsink . 6. Install the palm rest . 7....
Page 77 - Display Assembly; Removing The Display Assembly
Display Assembly 27 Removing The Display Assembly 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer 2. Remove the battery . 3. Remove the base cover . 4. Remove the keyboard trim . 5. Remove the keyboard . 6. Remove the optical drive . 7. Remove the primary hard drive . 8. Remove the secon...
Page 81 - Installing The Display Assembly
Installing The Display Assembly 1. Attach the display assembly to the base of the computer.2. Tighten the screws on the display assembly securing it in place.3. Tighten the screws on the rear of the system securing the display assembly in place. 4. Tighten the screws on the bottom of the system secu...
Page 83 - System Board; Removing The System Board
System Board 28 Removing The System Board 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer 2. Remove the Secure Digital (SD) Card 3. Remove the battery . 4. Remove the base cover . 5. Remove the keyboard trim . 6. Remove the keyboard . 7. Remove the optical drive . 8. Remove the primary h...
Page 86 - Installing The System Board
Installing The System Board 1. Align the system board to the port connectors on the rear of the chassis and place the system board in the computer. 2. Tighten the screws securing the system board in place.3. Connect the DC-in cable.4. Connect the wireless switch.5. Connect the coin-cell battery on t...
Page 87 - Touchscreen Display Bezel; Removing The Touchscreen Display Bezel
Touchscreen Display Bezel 29 Removing The Touchscreen Display Bezel 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer . 2. Remove the battery . 3. Remove the screw covers. 4. Remove the screws securing the display bezel in place. 5. Carefully pry up the top edge of the display bezel. 87
Page 89 - Installing The Touchscreen Display Bezel
9. Remove the display bezel. Installing The Touchscreen Display Bezel 1. Place the display bezel on the computer.2. Starting from the bottom edge, press downward on the display bezel to engage the tabs. 3. Work your way around the sides and top edge.4. Tighten the screws securing the display bezel i...
Page 91 - Touchscreen Display Panel; Removing The Touchscreen Display Panel
Touchscreen Display Panel 30 Removing The Touchscreen Display Panel 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer . 2. Remove the battery . 3. Remove the touchscreen display bezel . 4. Remove the screws on the left side securing the display panel in place. The screws are partially hidd...
Page 94 - Installing The Touchscreen Display Panel
Installing The Touchscreen Display Panel 1. Align the display bracket with the display panel and tighten the four screws securing the display bracket in place. 2. Place the digitizer board in the computer.3. Tight the screws securing the digitizer board in place.4. Connect the digitizer cable.5. Con...
Page 95 - Display Bezel; Removing The Display Bezel
Display Bezel 31 Removing The Display Bezel 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer . 2. Remove the battery . 3. Carefully pry up the top edge of the display bezel. 4. Work your way around the bottom edge and sides of the display bezel and remove the display bezel. 95
Page 96 - Installing The Display Bezel
Installing The Display Bezel 1. Place the display bezel on the computer.2. Starting from the bottom edge, press downward on the display bezel to engage the tabs. 3. Work your way around the sides and top edge.4. Install the battery . 5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer . 9...
Page 97 - Display Panel; Removing The Display Panel
Display Panel 32 Removing The Display Panel 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer . 2. Remove the battery . 3. Remove the display bezel . 4. Remove the screws on the left side securing the display panel in place. The screws are partially hidden by the cables. Lift up the cables...
Page 99 - Installing The Display Panel
10. Remove the display bracket. Installing The Display Panel 1. Align the display bracket with the display panel and tighten the screws securing the display bracket in place. 2. Connect the low-voltage differential signaling (LVDS) cable to the back of the display panel and replace to adhesives secu...
Page 101 - Camera; Removing The Camera
Camera 33 Removing The Camera 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer 2. Remove the battery . 3. Remove the standard display bezel or the touchscreen display bezel . 4. Remove the standard display panel or the touchscreen display panel . 5. Disconnect the camera cable. 6. Loosen ...
Page 102 - Installing The Camera
Installing The Camera 1. Place the camera and microphone module on the display cover and tighten the screw securing the camera and microphone module in place. 2. Connect the camera cable to the camera and microphone module.3. Install the battery . 4. Install the standard display panel or the touchsc...
Page 103 - Display Hinge Cap Tower; Removing The Display Hinge Cap Tower
Display Hinge Cap Tower 34 Removing The Display Hinge Cap Tower 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer 2. Remove the battery . 3. Remove the base cover . 4. Remove the keyboard trim . 5. Remove the keyboard . 6. Remove the optical drive . 7. Remove the primary hard drive . 8. Re...
Page 105 - Installing The Display Hinge Cap Tower
Installing The Display Hinge Cap Tower 1. Insert the display hinge towers with the open end facing inward and ensure the cables and antennas are not pinched. 2. Insert the display hinges into the display hinge towers. 3. Insert the display hinge caps at the ends of the hinge towers. 4. Tighten the s...
Page 111 - Specifications; Technical Specifications
Specifications 36 Technical Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start (or Start in Windows XP) Help and Support, and then select the option to view information about your computer. Processor Processor type • Inte...
Page 117 - System Setup; System Setup Overview; Entering System Setup; System Setup Menu Options
System Setup 37 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 ha...
Page 131 - Device Status Lights; Battery Status Lights; Diagnostics
Diagnostics 38 Device Status Lights Turns on when you turn on the computer and blinks when the computer is in apower 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 is enabled. Battery ...
Page 135 - Contacting Dell
Contacting Dell 39 Contacting Dell To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: 1. Visit support.dell.com.2. Verify your country or region in the Choose a Country/Region drop-down menu at the bottom of the page. 3. Click Contact Us on the left side of the page.4. Select ...
