Page 3 - Contents
Contents 1 Working on Your Computer................................................................................5 Connecting the Power Adapter ............................................................................................................ 5 System Overview ..............................
Page 5 - Working on Your Computer; Connecting the Power Adapter
1 Working on Your Computer Connecting the Power Adapter Connect the power adapter and turn on your computer. 5
Page 6 - System Overview; Front and Back View
System Overview Front and Back View 1. microphone 2. camera 3. camera-status light 4. power button 5. optical drive 6. USB 2.0 connector 7. memory-card reader 8. touchpad 9. power and battery-status light 10. speakers 11. audio connector 12. USB 3.0 connector 6
Page 7 - Before Working Inside Your Computer
13. USB 2.0 connector 14. network connector 15. VGA connector 16. air vents 17. power connector 18. security-cable slot 19. battery 20. service-tag label Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to ensure ...
Page 9 - After Working Inside Your Computer
Or * On the Home screen, touch the and then select Shut down . – Using a mouse: a. Point to upper-right corner of the screen and click Settings . b. Click the and select Shut down . Or * On the Home screen, click and then select Shut down . • In Windows 7: 1. Click Start . 2. Click Shut Down. or 1. ...
Page 10 - Removing and Installing Components; Removing the Battery
2 Removing and Installing Components This section provides detailed information on how to remove or install the components from your computer. Removing the Battery 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration:a. Slide t...
Page 11 - Installing the Battery; Removing the Optical Drive
Installing the Battery 1. Insert the battery into the battery slot and press to lock in place. 2. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer . Removing the Optical Drive 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer 2. Remove the battery . 3. Perform the following ...
Page 12 - Installing the Optical Drive; Removing the Access Panel
Installing the Optical Drive 1. Slide the optical drive into the computer. 2. Tighten the screw to secure the optical drive. 3. Install the battery . 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer . Removing the Access Panel 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Comp...
Page 13 - Installing the Access Panel; Removing the Hard Drive
Installing the Access Panel 1. Insert the access panel into the chassis. 2. Tighten the screw to secure the access panel to the chassis. 3. Install battery . 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer . Removing the Hard Drive 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside You...
Page 15 - Removing the WLAN Card; Installing the WLAN Card; Removing the Keyboard
Removing the WLAN Card 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove the Access panel . 3. Perform the following steps to remove the WLAN card:a. Disconnect the WLAN cables from its connectors [1].b. Remove the screws that secures the WLAN card to the computer [2].c. Pu...
Page 16 - Installing the Keyboard
3. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration:a. Slide the keyboard from the computer [1].b. Flip the keyboard to access the cable below [2]. 4. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration:a. Lift the locking tab and disconnect the cable from the locking tab [1].b. Disconn...
Page 18 - Removing the Palmrest Assembly
Removing the Palmrest Assembly 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove the Battery . 3. Remove the access panel . 4. Remove the keyboard . 5. Flip the computer and remove the screws at the base of the computer. Then, release the tabs securing the base cover. 6. Pe...
Page 19 - Installing the Palmrest Assembly
7. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration:a. Gently pry up the palmrest from the computer [1].b. Slide the palmrest from the computer [2]. Installing the Palmrest Assembly 1. Place the palmrest on the chassis and press the notches until it clicks in place. 2. Connect the touchpad a...
Page 20 - Removing the Battery Connector; Installing the Battery Connector
a. keyboard b. memory module c. hard drive d. WLAN card e. access panel f. optical disk-drive g. battery 6. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer . Removing the Battery Connector 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove:a. Battery b. optical d...
Page 21 - Removing the Coin-Cell Battery; Installing the Coin-cell battery
b. keyboard c. memory module d. hard drive e. WLAN card f. access panel g. optical disk-drive h. battery 3. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your computer . Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove:a. Battery b. optical d...
Page 22 - Removing the Optical Drive Connector; Installing the Optical Drive Connector
Removing the Optical Drive Connector 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove:a. battery b. optical disk-drive c. access panel d. hard drive e. memory module f. keyboard g. palmrest assembly 3. Remove the screws that secure the optical drive connector to the comput...
Page 24 - Removing the Speakers
Installing the Input/Output (I/O) Board 1. Insert the I/O board into the chassis. 2. Connect the I/O board cable to the system board. 3. Install:a. palmrest assembly b. keyboard c. memory module d. hard drive e. WLAN card f. access panel g. optical disk-drive h. battery 4. Follow the procedures in A...
Page 25 - Installing the Speakers; Removing the System Board
4. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration:a. Release the speaker assembly from the retention clips [1].b. Remove the speakers from the chassis [2]. Installing the Speakers 1. Insert the speakers into the chassis and press the retaining clips to lock in place. 2. Connect the speaker...
Page 30 - Installing the Display Assembly; Removing the Camera
Installing the Display Assembly 1. Connect the eDP cable to the display panel. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the display panel to the display assembly. 3. Tighten the screws to secure the display hinges to the display assembly. 4. Align and press in the display bezel to the display assembly. 5. Gu...
Page 31 - Installing the Camera
d. hard drive e. memory module f. keyboard g. palmrest assembly h. system board i. display assembly 3. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration:a. Disconnect the camera cable from the camera.b. Release the retention tab from the display assembly [1].c. Remove the camera from the disp...
Page 32 - Removing the Heatsink; Installing the Heatsink Assembly
Removing the Heatsink 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove:a. Battery b. optical disk-drive c. access panel d. hard drive e. memory module f. keyboard g. palmrest assembly h. system board 3. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration:a. Disconnect...
Page 33 - Removing the Power Connector; Installing the Power Connector
e. hard drive f. WLAN card g. access panel h. optical disk-drive i. battery 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. Battery b. optical disk-drive c. access panel d. ha...
Page 35 - System Setup; Boot Sequence; Navigation Keys
3 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 and p...
Page 36 - System Setup Options
Table 1. Navigation Keys Keys Navigation Up arrow Moves to the previous field. Down arrow Moves to the next field. <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. <Ta...
Page 43 - Diagnostics
4 Diagnostics Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) Diagnostics The ePSA diagnostics (also known as system diagnostics) performs a complete check of your hardware. The ePSA is embedded with the BIOS and is launched by the BIOS internally. The embedded system diagnostics provides a set of option...
Page 44 - Device Status Lights; Power Status Lights
Device Status Lights Icon Description Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. Power Status Lights If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the battery light operates as follows: Solid yellow light Battery charge is low to critical. Light off (AC adapter connected)...
Page 45 - Specifications
5 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 6. System Information Feature Description Chi...
Page 50 - Contacting Dell
6 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 count...
