Service manual

Replacing the computer base
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 best practices, see the Regulatory
Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
Place the computer base on a clean and flat surface.
Post-requisites
1 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 3 in “Replacing the power-
adapter port”.
2 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 3 in “Replacing the I/O board”.
3 Follow the procedure from step 2 to step 4 in “Replacing the thermal-
cooling assembly”.
4 Follow the procedure from step 4 to step 8 in “Replacing the system
board”.
5 Follow the procedure from step 4 to step 11 in “Replacing the palm rest”.
6 Replace the keyboard.
7 Replace the wireless card.
8 Replace the memory modules.
9 Follow the procedure from step 4 to step 6 in “Replacing the hard drive”.
10 Replace the base cover.
11 Replace the battery.
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