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book.book Page 2 Friday, September 7, 2012 10:14 AM 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. © 2012 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
book.book Page 3 Friday, September 7, 2012 10:14 AM Contents 1 Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recommended Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 After Working Inside Your Computer . 3 Switch . 4 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 13 . . . . . . . . . . .
book.book Page 4 Friday, September 7, 2012 10:14 AM 10 Palm Rest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the Palm Rest . Replacing the Palm Rest . 11 Power-Adapter Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the Power-Adapter Port . Replacing the Power-Adapter Port . 12 Display Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . 33 34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
book.book Page 5 Friday, September 7, 2012 10:14 AM 18 Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the Speakers Replacing the Speakers . 19 Media Card Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the Media Card Reader Replacing the Media Card Reader . 20 Daughter Board . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 73 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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book.book Page 7 Friday, September 7, 2012 10:14 AM 1 Before You Begin Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer. 1 Save and close all open files and exit all open programs. 2 Follow the instructions to shut down your computer based on the operating system installed on your computer.
book.book Page 8 Friday, September 7, 2012 10:14 AM CAUTION: Only a certified service technician is authorized to remove the computer cover and access any of the components inside the computer. See the safety instructions for complete information about safety precautions, working inside your computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge. CAUTION: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the computer.
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book.book Page 11 Friday, September 7, 2012 10:14 AM 3 Switch WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Switch 1 Slide the switch release latch to the side. The switch pops up. 2 Lift the switch off the computer.
book.book Page 12 Friday, September 7, 2012 10:14 AM Replacing the Switch Procedure 1 Align the tabs at the bottom of the switch with the slots on the display cover and snap the switch into place. 4 3 2 1 1 display cover 2 slots 3 tabs 4 switch 2 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9.
book.book Page 13 Friday, September 7, 2012 10:14 AM 4 Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Battery 1 Close the display and turn the computer over. 2 Slide the battery release latches to the unlock position.
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book.book Page 15 Friday, September 7, 2012 10:14 AM 5 Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Keyboard Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13.
book.book Page 16 Friday, September 7, 2012 10:14 AM 3 Carefully turn the keyboard over and place it on the palm rest. 4 Lift the connector latch and pull the pull-tab to disconnect the keyboard cable from the connector on the system board. 5 Lift the keyboard away from the computer. 1 2 3 1 keyboard cable 2 connector latch 3 tabs (5) Replacing the Keyboard Procedure 1 Slide the keyboard cable into the connector on the system board and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable.
book.book Page 17 Friday, September 7, 2012 10:14 AM 6 Base Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Base Cover Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13.
book.book Page 18 Friday, September 7, 2012 10:14 AM Replacing the Base Cover Procedure 1 Slide the tabs on the base cover into the slots on the computer base and snap the base cover into place. 2 Tighten the captive screws that secure the base cover to the computer base. Postrequisites 1 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13. 2 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9.
book.book Page 19 Friday, September 7, 2012 10:14 AM 7 Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Memory Module(s) Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 2 Remove the base cover.
book.book Page 20 Friday, September 7, 2012 10:14 AM Replacing the Memory Module(s) Procedure 1 Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on the memory-module connector. 2 Slide the memory module firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and press the memory module down until it clicks into place. If you do not hear the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it. NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot.
book.book Page 21 Friday, September 7, 2012 10:14 AM 8 Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the hard drive while the computer is On or in Sleep state. CAUTION: Hard drives are extremely fragile.
book.book Page 22 Friday, September 7, 2012 10:14 AM Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer base. 2 Using the pull-tab, slide the hard-drive assembly toward the back of the computer to disconnect the hard-drive assembly from the connector on the system board. 3 Lift the hard-drive assembly out of the computer base.
book.book Page 23 Friday, September 7, 2012 10:14 AM 4 Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive. 5 Lift the hard drive off the hard-drive bracket. 3 2 1 1 screws (4) 3 hard-drive bracket 2 hard drive Replacing the Hard Drive Procedure 1 Remove the new hard drive from its packaging. Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive. 2 Align the screw holes on the hard drive-bracket with the screw holes on the hard drive.
book.book Page 24 Friday, September 7, 2012 10:14 AM Postrequisites 1 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 18. 2 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13. 3 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9.
book.book Page 25 Friday, September 7, 2012 10:14 AM 9 Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Optical Drive Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 2 Remove the base cover.
book.book Page 26 Friday, September 7, 2012 10:14 AM 3 Carefully pry the optical-drive bezel and remove it from the optical-drive assembly. 4 Remove the screws that secure the optical-drive bracket to the optical drive. 5 Remove the optical-drive bracket. 3 4 2 1 1 optical-drive bezel 2 optical drive 3 optical-drive bracket 4 screws (2) Replacing the Optical Drive Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the optical-drive bracket with the screw holes on the optical drive.
book.book Page 27 Friday, September 7, 2012 10:14 AM 10 Palm Rest WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Palm Rest Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 2 Remove the keyboard.
book.book Page 28 Friday, September 7, 2012 10:14 AM 2 Turn the computer over. 3 Lift the connector latches and pull the pull-tabs to disconnect the power-button board cable, touchpad cable, and hot-key board cable from the connectors on the system board.
book.book Page 29 Friday, September 7, 2012 10:14 AM 4 Remove the screws that secure the palm rest to the computer base. 5 Using your fingertips, pry out the palm rest from the computer base. CAUTION: Carefully separate the palm rest from the display assembly to avoid damage to the display assembly.
book.book Page 30 Friday, September 7, 2012 10:14 AM 6 Without pulling hard on the palm-rest assembly, place it away from the display as shown in the illustration below. 7 Lift the connector latch and pull the pull-tab to disconnect the status-lights cable from the connector on the system board. 8 Lift the palm-rest assembly off the computer base.
book.book Page 31 Friday, September 7, 2012 10:14 AM Replacing the Palm Rest Procedure 1 Slide the status-lights cable into the connector on the system board and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable. 2 Align the palm rest with the computer base and gently snap the palm rest into place. 3 Slide the hot-key board cable, power-button board cable, and touchpad cable into the connectors on the system board and press down on the connector latches to secure the cables.
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book.book Page 33 Friday, September 7, 2012 10:14 AM 11 Power-Adapter Port WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Power-Adapter Port Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 2 Remove the keyboard.
book.book Page 34 Friday, September 7, 2012 10:14 AM 3 Disconnect the power-adapter port cable from the connector on the system board. 4 Lift the power-adapter port off the computer base. 1 2 3 1 power-adapter port cable 2 system-board connector 3 power-adapter port Replacing the Power-Adapter Port Procedure 1 Place the power-adapter port in the slot on the computer base. 2 Connect the power-adapter port cable to the connector on the system board.
book.book Page 35 Friday, September 7, 2012 10:14 AM 12 Display Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Display Assembly Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 2 Remove the keyboard.
book.book Page 36 Friday, September 7, 2012 10:14 AM Procedure 1 Disconnect the antenna cables from the connectors on the Mini-Card. 2 Peel the tape that secures the display cable to the system board and then disconnect the display cable from the connector on the system board. 3 Make a note of the display cable routing and remove the cable from the routing guides. 4 Remove the screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base. 5 Lift the display assembly off the computer base.
book.book Page 37 Friday, September 7, 2012 10:14 AM Replacing the Display Assembly Procedure 1 Place the display assembly in position and replace the screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base. 2 Route the display cable through the routing guides and connect the display cable to the connector on the system board. 3 Adhere the tape that secures the display cable to the system board. 4 Connect the antenna cables to the connectors on the Mini-Card.
book.book Page 38 Friday, September 7, 2012 10:14 AM Procedure CAUTION: The display bezel is extremely fragile. Be careful when removing it to prevent damaging the display bezel. 1 Using your fingertips, carefully pry up the inside edge of the display bezel. 2 Remove the display bezel. 1 1 display bezel Replacing the Display Bezel Procedure Align the display bezel with the display cover and gently snap the display bezel into place. Postrequisites 1 Replace the display assembly.
book.book Page 39 Friday, September 7, 2012 10:14 AM Removing the Hinge Caps Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 2 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 15. 3 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 17. 4 Remove the palm rest. See "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 27. 5 Remove the display assembly. See "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 35. 6 Remove the display bezel. See "Removing the Display Bezel" on page 37.
book.book Page 40 Friday, September 7, 2012 10:14 AM Replacing the Hinge Caps Procedure 1 Slide the antenna cables through the slot on the hinge cover 2 Align the screw holes on the hinge caps with the screw holes on the display cover. 3 Replace the screws that secure the hinge caps to the display cover. Postrequisites 1 Replace the display bezel. See "Replacing the Display Bezel" on page 38. 2 Replace the display assembly. See "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 37.
book.book Page 41 Friday, September 7, 2012 10:14 AM Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the display panel to the display cover. 2 Carefully lift the display panel and turn it over.
book.book Page 42 Friday, September 7, 2012 10:14 AM 3 Peel and lift the tape that secures the display cable to the display-board connector and disconnect the display cable. 4 Peel the display cable from the back of the display panel.
book.book Page 43 Friday, September 7, 2012 10:14 AM 5 Turn the display panel over and place it on a clean surface. 6 Remove the screws that secure the display-panel brackets to the display panel. 7 Remove the display-panel brackets off the display panel.
book.book Page 44 Friday, September 7, 2012 10:14 AM Postrequisites 1 Replace the hinge caps. See "Replacing the Hinge Caps" on page 40. 2 Replace the display bezel. See "Replacing the Display Bezel" on page 38. 3 Replace the display assembly. See "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 37. 4 Replace the palm rest. See "Replacing the Palm Rest" on page 31. 5 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 18. 6 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 16.
book.book Page 45 Friday, September 7, 2012 10:14 AM 13 Camera Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Camera Module Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 2 Remove the keyboard.
book.book Page 46 Friday, September 7, 2012 10:14 AM Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the display panel to the display cover. 2 Carefully lift the display panel and turn it over.
book.book Page 47 Friday, September 7, 2012 10:14 AM 3 Disconnect the camera cable from the connector on the camera module. . 1 2 1 camera module 2 camera cable 4 Remove the screw that secures the camera module to the display cover. 5 Lift the camera module off the display cover.
book.book Page 48 Friday, September 7, 2012 10:14 AM Replacing the Camera Module Procedure 1 Use the alignment posts on the display cover to place the camera module in position. Ensure that the camera module is secured under the tab on the display cover. 2 Connect the camera cable to the connector on the camera module. 3 Replace the screw that secures the camera module to the display cover. 4 Turn the display panel over and place it on the display cover.
book.book Page 49 Friday, September 7, 2012 10:14 AM 14 System Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the System Board Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 2 Remove the base cover.
book.book Page 50 Friday, September 7, 2012 10:14 AM Procedure NOTE: Your computer’s Service Tag is stored in the system board. You must enter the Service Tag in the BIOS after you replace the system-board assembly. NOTE: Before disconnecting the cables from the system board, note the location of the connectors so that you can reconnect them correctly after you replace the system-board assembly. 1 Remove the screws that secure the power-adapter port bracket to the computer base.
book.book Page 51 Friday, September 7, 2012 10:14 AM 3 Disconnect the power-adapter port cable, fan cable, and speakers cable from the connectors on the system board. 4 Peel the tape that secures the display cable to the system board and then disconnect the display cable from the connector on the system board. 5 Lift the connector latch and pull the pull-tab to disconnect the Media Card Reader cable from the connector on the system board. .
book.book Page 52 Friday, September 7, 2012 10:14 AM 6 Remove the screws that secure the system board to the computer base. 7 Lift the system board to disconnect the connector on the system board from the connector on the daughter board. 8 Lift the system board at an angle and release the connectors on the system board from the slots on the computer base. 2 1 1 system-board assembly 9 10 2 screws (6) Remove the thermal-cooling assembly. See "Removing the Thermal-Cooling Assembly" on page 55.
book.book Page 53 Friday, September 7, 2012 10:14 AM 6 Slide the Media Card Reader cable into the connector on the system board and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable. 7 Connect the display cable to the connector on the system board and adhere the tape that secures the cable to the system board. 8 Connect the power-adapter port cable, fan cable, and speakers cable to the connectors on the system board.
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book.book Page 55 Friday, September 7, 2012 10:14 AM 15 Thermal-Cooling Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Thermal-Cooling Assembly Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 2 Remove the base cover.
book.book Page 56 Friday, September 7, 2012 10:14 AM Procedure 1 In sequential order (indicated on the thermal-cooling assembly), remove the screws that secure the thermal-cooling assembly to the system board. 2 Lift the thermal-cooling assembly off the system board.
book.book Page 57 Friday, September 7, 2012 10:14 AM Replacing the Thermal-Cooling Assembly Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the thermal-cooling assembly with the screw holes on the system board. 2 In sequential order (indicated on the thermal-cooling assembly), replace screws that secure the thermal-cooling assembly to the system board. Postrequisites 1 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 10 in "Replacing the System Board" on page 52. 2 Replace the palm rest.
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book.book Page 59 Friday, September 7, 2012 10:14 AM 16 Processor WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Processor Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 2 Remove the base cover.
book.book Page 60 Friday, September 7, 2012 10:14 AM Procedure 1 To loosen the ZIF socket, use a small, flat-blade screwdriver and rotate the ZIF-socket cam screw counterclockwise until it comes to the cam stop. 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.
book.book Page 61 Friday, September 7, 2012 10:14 AM Replacing the Processor Procedure NOTE: If you install a new processor, a new thermal cooling assembly including an affixed thermal pad or a new thermal pad along with documentation to illustrate proper installation is shipped. 1 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 63 Friday, September 7, 2012 10:14 AM 17 Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: The battery may explode if installed incorrectly. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type.
book.book Page 64 Friday, September 7, 2012 10:14 AM Procedure Using a plastic scribe, gently pry the coin-cell battery out of the battery socket on the system board.
book.book Page 65 Friday, September 7, 2012 10:14 AM Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery Procedure With the positive-side facing up, snap the coin-cell battery into the battery socket on the system board. Postrequisites 1 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 10 in "Replacing the System Board" on page 52. 2 Replace the palm rest. See "Replacing the Palm Rest" on page 31. 3 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 16.
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book.book Page 67 Friday, September 7, 2012 10:14 AM 18 Speakers WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Speakers Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 2 Remove the base cover.
book.book Page 68 Friday, September 7, 2012 10:14 AM Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the speakers to the computer base. 2 Lift the speakers along with its cable away from the computer base.
book.book Page 69 Friday, September 7, 2012 10:14 AM Replacing the Speakers Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the speakers with the screw holes on the computer base and place the speakers on the computer base. 2 Replace the screws that secure the speakers to the computer base. Postrequisites 1 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 10 in "Replacing the System Board" on page 52. 2 Replace the palm rest. See "Replacing the Palm Rest" on page 31. 3 Replace the keyboard.
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book.book Page 71 Friday, September 7, 2012 10:14 AM 19 Media Card Reader WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Media Card Reader Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 2 Remove the base cover.
book.book Page 72 Friday, September 7, 2012 10:14 AM Procedure 1 Remove the screw that secures the Media Card Reader to the computer base. 2 Make note of the Media Card Reader cable routing. 3 Lift the Media Card Reader along with its cable away from the computer base.
book.book Page 73 Friday, September 7, 2012 10:14 AM Replacing the Media Card Reader Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the Media Card Reader with the screw holes on the computer base and place the Media Card Reader on the computer base. 2 Replace the screw that secures the Media Card Reader to the computer base. Postrequisites 1 Replace the speakers. See "Replacing the Speakers" on page 69. 1 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 10 in "Replacing the System Board" on page 52.
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book.book Page 75 Friday, September 7, 2012 10:14 AM 20 Daughter Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Daughter Board Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 2 Remove the base cover.
book.book Page 76 Friday, September 7, 2012 10:14 AM Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the daughter board to the computer base. 2 Lift the daughter board away from the computer base.
book.book Page 77 Friday, September 7, 2012 10:14 AM Replacing the Daughter Board Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the daughter board with the screw holes on the computer base. 2 Replace the screws that secure the daughter board to the computer base. Postrequisites 1 Replace the display assembly. See "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 37. 2 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 10 in "Replacing the System Board" on page 52. 3 Replace the Mini-Card.
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book.book Page 79 Friday, September 7, 2012 10:14 AM 21 Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Mini-Cards from sources other than Dell.
book.book Page 80 Friday, September 7, 2012 10:14 AM 3 Lift the Mini-Card out of the connector on the daughter board. 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 Procedure 1 Remove the new Mini-Card from its packaging.
book.book Page 81 Friday, September 7, 2012 10:14 AM 4 Press the other end of the Mini-Card down into the slot on the daughter board and replace the screw that secures the Mini-Card to the daughter board. 5 Connect the antenna cables to the connectors on the Mini-Card. The following table provides the wireless antenna cable color scheme for the Mini-Cards supported by your computer.
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book.book Page 83 Friday, September 7, 2012 10:14 AM 22 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. For more information, see the Quick Start Guide that shipped with your computer.
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