Page 3 - Contents
Contents | 3 Contents Before Working Inside Your Computer 5 Before You Begin 5 Recommended Tools 5 Safety Instructions 6 After Working Inside Your Computer 7 Removing the Base Cover 8 Procedure 8 Replacing the Base Cover 10 Procedure 10 Removing the Battery 11 Prerequisites 11 Procedure 11 Replacing...
Page 5 - Before Working Inside Your Computer; Before You Begin; Recommended Tools
Before Working Inside Your Computer | 5 Before Working Inside Your Computer Before You Begin CAUTION: To avoid data loss, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before turning off your computer. 1 Save and close all open files, exit all open programs, and turn off your computer. Po...
Page 6 - Safety Instructions
6 | Before Working Inside Your Computer Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and ensure your personal safety. WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For more safety b...
Page 7 - After Working Inside Your Computer
After Working Inside Your Computer | 7 After Working Inside Your Computer CAUTION: Leaving stray or loose screws inside your computer may severely damage your computer. 1 Replace all screws and make sure that no stray screws remain inside your computer. 2 Connect any cables, peripherals, and other p...
Page 8 - Removing the Base Cover; Procedure
8 | Removing the Base Cover 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" on page 5. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions i...
Page 10 - Replacing the Base Cover
10 | 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" on page 5. After working inside your computer, follow the instruction...
Page 11 - Removing the Battery; Prerequisites
Removing the Battery | 11 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" on page 5. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in ...
Page 12 - Replacing the Battery; Postrequisites
12 | 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" on page 5. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in &...
Page 13 - Removing the Wireless Card
Removing the Wireless Card | 13 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" on page 5. After working inside your computer, follow the instruc...
Page 14 - Replacing the Wireless Card
14 | 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" on page 5. After working inside your computer, follow the instr...
Page 15 - Removing the mSATA Card
Removing the mSATA Card | 15 Removing the mSATA 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" on page 5. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions ...
Page 16 - Replacing the mSATA Card
16 | Replacing the mSATA Card Replacing the mSATA 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" on page 5. After working inside your computer, follow the instruction...
Page 17 - Removing the Fan
Removing the Fan | 17 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" on page 5. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After ...
Page 18 - Replacing the Fan
18 | 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" on page 5. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "Afte...
Page 19 - Removing the Display Assembly
Removing the Display Assembly | 19 Removing 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" on page 5. After working inside your computer, follow the i...
Page 23 - Replacing the Display Assembly
Replacing the Display Assembly | 23 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" on page 5. After working inside your computer, follow the...
Page 24 - Removing the System Board
24 | 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" on page 5. After working inside your computer, follow the instructi...
Page 30 - Replacing the System Board
30 | 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" on page 5. After working inside your computer, follow the instruc...
Page 31 - Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly
Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly | 31 Removing the Palm-Rest 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" on page 5. After working inside your computer, follow t...
Page 33 - Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly
Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly | 33 Replacing the Palm-Rest 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" on page 5. After working inside your computer, follow...
Page 34 - Flashing the BIOS
34 | 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 dell.com/support . 3 If you have your computer's Service Tag, type your computer's Service Tag and cli...
