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book.book Page 2 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. ____________________ Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2010-2011 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
book.book Page 3 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM Contents 1 Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Recommended Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Turning Off Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Before Working Inside Your Computer 2 3 4 Top Cover . . . . . . . . . . 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Removing the Top Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Replacing the Top Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 .
book.book Page 4 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM Replacing the Module Cover. 6 Memory Module(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the Memory Module(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacing the Memory Module(s) . 7 8 Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 27 27 Replacing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Palm-Rest Assembly Hot-Key Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
book.book Page 5 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 11 Wireless Mini-Card(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Removing the Mini-Card(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Replacing the Mini-Card(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 12 Hard Drive Removing the Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Replacing the Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
book.book Page 6 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM Replacing the Thermal Fan 16 System Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Replacing the System Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 17 Coin-Cell Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery . 18 I/O Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the Coin-Cell Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
book.book Page 7 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 21 Display . 89 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Display Assembly 89 . . . . . . . . . . Replacing the Display Assembly . Display Bezel 89 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the Display Assembly . . . . . . . . . 91 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Removing the Display Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Replacing the Display Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Removing the Display Panel . . . . .
book.book Page 8 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 25 Flashing the BIOS 8 Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
book.book Page 9 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 1 Before You Begin This manual provides procedures for removing and installing components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following conditions exist: • You have performed the steps in "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 9 and "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 10. • You have read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
book.book Page 10 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to ensure your own personal safety. WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
book.book Page 11 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15) before working inside the computer. 7 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 15). 8 Turn the computer top-side up, open the display, and press the power button to ground the system board.
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book.book Page 13 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 2 Top Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.
book.book Page 14 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 2 1 1 top cover 2 release button Replacing the Top Cover 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. NOTE: Ensure that the DELL logo is facing towards the back of the computer while replacing the top cover. 2 Align the top cover with the display back cover. 3 Slide the top cover until it clicks into place. Ensure that there are no gaps between the top cover and display back cover.
book.book Page 15 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 3 Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.
book.book Page 16 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 3 2 1 1 battery release latch 2 3 battery lock latch battery Replacing the Battery 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place. 3 Slide the battery lock latch to the lock position.
book.book Page 17 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 4 Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.
book.book Page 18 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 2 1 1 optical-drive assembly 2 screw 5 Remove the two screws that secure the optical-drive bracket to the optical drive. 6 Pull the optical-drive bezel to detach it from the optical drive.
book.book Page 19 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 3 1 1 optical-drive bracket 3 optical-drive bezel 2 2 optical drive Replacing the Optical Drive 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the tabs on the optical-drive bezel with the slots on the optical drive and snap the optical-drive bezel into place. 3 Align the screw holes on the optical-drive bracket with the screw holes on the optical drive and replace the two screws.
book.book Page 20 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer.
book.book Page 21 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 5 Module Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.
book.book Page 22 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 1 2 3 1 captive screw 3 tabs (3) 2 module cover Replacing the Module Cover 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the tabs on the module cover with the slots on the computer base and gently snap the cover in place. 3 Tighten the captive screw that secures the module cover to the computer base. 4 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 16).
book.book Page 23 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 6 Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.
book.book Page 24 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 1 3 2 1 memory-module connector 3 memory module 2 securing clips (2) Replacing the Memory Module(s) CAUTION: If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the connector labeled “DIMM A” before you install a memory module in the connector labeled “DIMM B.” 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the notch in the memory module with the tab in the memory-module connector.
book.book Page 25 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 2 1 1 tab 2 notch 4 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 22). 5 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 16), or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer. 6 Turn on the computer.
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book.book Page 27 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 7 Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.
book.book Page 28 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 1 2 1 plastic scribe 2 keyboard CAUTION: Be extremely careful when removing and handling the keyboard. Failure to do so could result in scratching the display panel. 6 Ease the keyboard up until it clears off the palm rest. 7 Carefully turn the keyboard over and place it on the palm rest assembly. 8 Lift the connector latch that secures the keyboard cable to the connector on the system board and remove the keyboard cable.
book.book Page 29 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 1 2 1 keyboard cable 2 keyboard-cable connector Replacing the Keyboard 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide the keyboard cable into the connector on the system board. Press down on the connector latch to secure the keyboard cable to the connector on the system board. 3 Slide the tabs on the keyboard into the slots on the palm rest.
book.book Page 30 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 6 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 16).
book.book Page 31 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 8 Palm-Rest Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.
book.book Page 32 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 6 Remove the four screws on the palm-rest assembly. CAUTION: Pull the plastic tab on top of the connectors to avoid damaging the connectors. 7 Disconnect the power-button board cable, touch-pad cable, and hot-key board cable from the connectors on the system board.
book.book Page 33 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 1 2 3 1 power-button board cable connector 2 3 touch-pad cable connector hot-key board cable connector CAUTION: Carefully separate the palm rest from the computer base to avoid damage to the palm rest.
book.book Page 34 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 8 Using a plastic scribe, carefully pry out the palm-rest assembly along the rear edge and then ease the palm-rest assembly from the computer base. 9 Lift the palm-rest assembly off the computer base. 10 Turn the palm-rest assembly over. 1 2 1 plastic scribe 2 palm-rest assembly 11 Remove the hot-key board (see "Removing the Hot-Key Board" on page 37). 12 Remove the power-button board (see "Removing the Power-Button Board" on page 41).
book.book Page 35 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Replace the hot-key board (see "Replacing the Hot-Key Board" on page 38). 3 Replace the power-button board (see "Replacing the Power-Button Board" on page 42). 4 Align the tabs on the palm rest assembly with the slots on the computer base and gently snap the palm rest assembly in place.
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book.book Page 37 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 9 Hot-Key Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.
book.book Page 38 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 3 2 1 1 hot-key board cable 3 screw 2 hot-key board Replacing the Hot-Key Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the screw hole on the hot-key board with the screw hole on the palm-rest assembly and replace the screw. 3 Adhere the hot-key board cable to the palm-rest assembly. 4 Turn the palm-rest assembly over. 5 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 35).
book.book Page 39 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 7 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 19. 8 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 16). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer.
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book.book Page 41 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 10 Power-Button Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.
book.book Page 42 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 1 2 3 1 screw 3 power-button board 2 power-button board cable Replacing the Power-Button Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide the power-button board under the tab on the palm-rest assembly. 3 Replace the screw that secures the power-button board to the palm-rest assembly. 4 Adhere the power-button board cable to the palm-rest assembly. 5 Turn the palm-rest assembly over.
book.book Page 43 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 8 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 19. 9 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 16). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer.
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book.book Page 45 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM Wireless Mini-Card(s) 11 WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.
book.book Page 46 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 6 Disconnect the two antenna cables from the Mini-Card(s). 7 Remove the screw that secures the Mini-Card(s) to the system board. 4 3 2 1 1 antenna cables (2) 2 Mini-Card 3 system-board connector 4 screw 8 Lift the Mini-Card(s) out of the system-board connector.
book.book Page 47 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM CAUTION: When the Mini-Card is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging. For more information, see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety information that shipped with your computer. Replacing the Mini-Card(s) 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the new Mini-Card(s) from its packaging. CAUTION: Use firm and even pressure to slide the card into place.
book.book Page 48 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 3 Insert the Mini-Card connector at a 45-degree angle into the system-board connector. 4 Press the other end of the Mini-Card down into the slot on the system board and replace the screw that secures the Mini-Card to the system board. 5 Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the Mini-Card you are installing. The following table provides the antenna cable color scheme for the Mini-Cards supported by your computer.
book.book Page 49 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 12 Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive.
book.book Page 50 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 5 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 31). 6 Remove the three screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer base. 7 Slide the hard-drive assembly to disconnect it from the connector on the system board. 8 Lift the hard-drive assembly out of the computer base.
book.book Page 51 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 1 hard-drive assembly 2 screws (3) 9 Remove the four screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive. 10 Lift the hard-drive bracket off the hard drive. 2 3 1 1 hard drive 3 screws (4) 2 hard-drive bracket Replacing the Hard Drive 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the new hard drive from its packaging. Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive.
book.book Page 52 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 7 Replace the three screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer base. 8 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 35). 9 Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 29). 10 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 19. 11 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 16).
book.book Page 53 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 13 Subwoofer WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.
book.book Page 54 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 1 2 1 subwoofer cable 2 subwoofer Replacing the Subwoofer 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Place the subwoofer on the computer base. 3 Connect the subwoofer cable to the connector on the system board. 4 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 35). 5 Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 29).
book.book Page 55 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 6 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 19. 7 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 16). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer.
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book.book Page 57 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 14 Status Light Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer).
book.book Page 58 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 2 3 1 1 screw 3 status light board 2 system board connector Replacing the Status Light Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Place the status-light board on the computer base. 3 Slide the status-light-board cable into the connector on the system board and press down on the connector latch to secure the status-light-board cable to the connector on the system board.
book.book Page 59 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 5 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 35). 6 Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 29). 7 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 19. 8 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 16). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer.
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book.book Page 61 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 15 Speakers WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer).
book.book Page 62 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 1 2 1 speaker cable 2 speakers (2) Replacing the Speakers 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Place the speakers on the computer base and route the speakers cable through the routing guides. 3 Connect the speaker cable to the connector on the system board. 4 Replace the status light board (see "Replacing the Status Light Board" on page 58).
book.book Page 63 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 5 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 35). 6 Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 29). 7 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 19. 8 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 16). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer.
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book.book Page 65 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 16 Thermal Fan WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer).
book.book Page 66 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 3 3 1 2 1 screws (2) 3 thermal-fan cable 2 thermal fan Replacing the Thermal Fan 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Place the thermal fan on the computer base and replace the two screws that secure the thermal fan to the computer base. 3 Connect the thermal-fan cable to the connector on the system board. 4 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 35).
book.book Page 67 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 5 Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 29). 6 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 19. 7 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 16). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer.
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book.book Page 69 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 17 System Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.
book.book Page 70 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 9 Follow the instructions from step 6 to step 8 in "Removing the Hard Drive" on page 49. 10 Remove the thermal fan (see "Removing the Thermal Fan" on page 65). 11 Disconnect the speaker cable, subwoofer cable, status-light board cable, camera cable, and AC-adapter connector cable from the connectors on the system board. 12 Lift the connector latch that secures the display cable to the connector on the system board and disconnect the display cable.
book.book Page 71 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 1 AC-adapter connector cable 2 screws (6) 3 status light cable connector 4 speaker cable connector 5 subwoofer cable connector 6 dispaly cable connector 7 camera cable connector 14 Lift the system board to disconnect the connector on the system board from the connector on the I/O board. 1 1 system board 15 Turn the system-board assembly over.
book.book Page 72 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 16 Remove the coin-cell battery (see "Removing the Coin-Cell Battery" on page 75). 17 Remove the thermal cooling assembly (see "Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly" on page 81). 18 Remove the processor (see "Removing the Processor Module" on page 85). Replacing the System Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Replace the processor (see "Replacing the Processor Module" on page 86).
book.book Page 73 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 15 Replace the memory module (see "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 24). 16 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 19. 17 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 16). 18 Replace any blank or card you removed from the Media Card Reader. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer.
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book.book Page 75 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 18 Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.
book.book Page 76 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 2 1 1 coin-cell battery 2 plastic scribe Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 With the positive side up, snap the coin-cell battery into the battery socket on the system board. 3 Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 18 in "Replacing the System Board" on page 72. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer.
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book.book Page 79 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 19 I/O Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface.
book.book Page 80 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 1 2 1 screw 2 I/O board Replacing the I/O Board 1 Slide the connectors on the I/O board into the slots on the computer base and place the I/O board on the computer base. 2 Replace the screw that secures the I/O board to the computer base. 3 Replace the Mini-Card(s) (see "Replacing the Mini-Card(s)" on page 47). 4 Replace the hinge cover (see "Replacing the Hinge Cover" on page 108).
book.book Page 81 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM Thermal Cooling Assembly 20 WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.
book.book Page 82 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 1 2 1 captive screws (6) 2 thermal cooling assembly Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Place the thermal cooling assembly on the system board. 3 Align the six captive screws on the thermal cooling assembly with the screw holes on the system board and tighten the screws in sequential order (indicated on the thermal cooling assembly).
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book.book Page 85 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 21 Processor Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.
book.book Page 86 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 4 1 3 2 1 ZIF socket 2 processor module 3 pin-1 corner 4 ZIF-socket cam screw CAUTION: To ensure maximum cooling for the processor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the processor thermal-cooling assembly. The oils in your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal pads. CAUTION: When removing the processor module, pull the module straight up. Be careful not to bend the pins on the processor module.
book.book Page 87 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM NOTE: If a new processor is installed, you will receive a new thermal-cooling assembly, which will include an affixed thermal pad, or you will receive a new thermal pad along with documentation to illustrate proper installation. 2 Align the pin-1 corner of the processor module with the pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket, then insert the processor module.
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book.book Page 89 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM Display 22 WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.
book.book Page 90 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 5 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 27). 6 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 31). 7 Disconnect the display cable and camera cable from the connectors on the system board. 8 Disconnect the Mini-Card antenna cables from the connectors on the Mini-Card(s) (see "Removing the Mini-Card(s)" on page 45).
book.book Page 91 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 4 3 2 1 1 camera cable connector 2 display cable connector 3 antenna cables (4) 4 screws (4) 11 Lift and remove the display assembly away from the computer base. Replacing the Display Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Place the display assembly in position and replace the four screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base.
book.book Page 92 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 3 Route the display cable, camera cable, and Mini-Card antenna cables through the routing guides. 4 Connect the display cable and camera cable to the connectors on the system board. 5 Connect the Mini-Card antenna cables to the Mini-Card(s) (see "Replacing the Mini-Card(s)" on page 47). 6 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 35). 7 Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 29).
book.book Page 93 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 1 1 display bezel Replacing the Display Bezel 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Realign the display bezel over the display panel and gently snap into place. 3 Replace the display assembly (see "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 91). 4 Replace the top cover (see "Replacing the Top Cover" on page 14). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer.
book.book Page 94 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM Display Panel Removing the Display Panel 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 89). 3 Remove the display bezel (see "Removing the Display Bezel" on page 92). 4 Remove the eight screws that secure the display panel to the display back cover. 5 Lift the display panel off the display back cover.
book.book Page 95 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 2 Align the screw holes on the display panel with the screw holes on the display back cover and replace the eight screws. 3 Route the display cable and Mini-Card antenna cables through the routing guides on the display back cover. 4 Replace the display bezel (see "Replacing the Display Bezel" on page 93). 5 Replace the display assembly (see "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 91).
book.book Page 96 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 2 1 1 display-cable connector 2 tape Replacing the Display Cable 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Connect the display cable to the display-board connector and secure it with the tape. 3 Turn the display panel over and place it on the display back cover. 4 Replace the display panel (see "Replacing the Display Panel" on page 94). 5 Replace the display bezel (see "Replacing the Display Bezel" on page 93).
book.book Page 97 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM Display-Panel Brackets Removing the Display-Panel Brackets 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 89). 3 Remove the display bezel (see "Removing the Display Bezel" on page 92). 4 Remove the display panel (see "Removing the Display Panel" on page 94). 5 Remove the six screws (three on each side) that secure the display-panel brackets to the display panel.
book.book Page 98 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 2 Align the screw holes on the display-panel bracket with the screw holes on the display panel and replace the six screws (three on each side). 3 Replace the display panel (see "Replacing the Display Panel" on page 94). 4 Replace the display bezel (see "Replacing the Display Bezel" on page 93). 5 Replace the display assembly (see "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 91).
book.book Page 99 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 1 1 hinge caps (2) Replacing the Hinge Caps 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Place the hinge caps on the display hinges and snap them into place. 3 Replace the display panel (see "Replacing the Display Panel" on page 94). 4 Replace the display bezel (see "Replacing the Display Bezel" on page 93). 5 Replace the display assembly (see "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 91).
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book.book Page 101 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 23 Camera Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.
book.book Page 102 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 11 Lift the camera module off the display back cover. 1 2 1 camera module 2 camera cable Replacing the Camera Module 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Connect the camera cable to the connector on the camera module and secure it with the tape. 3 Use the alignment posts on the display back cover to place the camera module in position. 4 Replace the display panel (see "Replacing the Display Panel" on page 94).
book.book Page 103 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 7 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 35). 8 Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 29). 9 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 19. 10 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 16). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer.
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book.book Page 105 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 24 Hinge Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.
book.book Page 106 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 8 Push the two tabs that secure the hinge cover to the computer base.
book.book Page 107 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 1 1 tabs (2) 9 Lift the hinge cover off the computer base.
book.book Page 108 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 1 1 hinge cover Replacing the Hinge Cover 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the two tabs on the hinge cover with the slots on the computer base and snap the hinge cover into place. 3 Replace the display assembly (see "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 91). 4 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 35). 5 Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 29).
book.book Page 109 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer.
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book.book Page 111 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM AC-Adapter Connector 25 WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.
book.book Page 112 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 11 Remove the screw that secures the AC-adapter connector to the computer base. 12 Lift the AC-adapter connector off the computer base. 2 1 1 screw 2 AC-adapter connector cable Replacing the AC-Adapter Connector 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Place the AC-adapter connector on the computer base and replace the screw that secures the AC-adapter connector to the computer base.
book.book Page 113 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 7 Replace the hinge cover (see "Replacing the Hinge Cover" on page 108). 8 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 35). 9 Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 29). 10 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 19. 11 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 16).
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book.book Page 115 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 26 Flashing the BIOS The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board. To flash the BIOS: 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Go to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer: NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located on a label at the bottom of your computer. If you have your computer’s Service Tag: a Click Enter a Tag.
book.book Page 116 Friday, April 13, 2012 2:02 PM 8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen.
