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book.book Page 2 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 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 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
book.book Page 3 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM Contents 1 Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Recommended Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Turning Off Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Before Working Inside Your Computer 2 3 4 5 Battery . 9 . . . . . . . . . 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Removing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
book.book Page 4 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM Replacing the Mini-Card(s) 6 7 8 Hard Drive(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Replacing the Hard Drive(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Optical Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Replacing the Optical Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Palm-Rest Assembly Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
book.book Page 5 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 11 Coin-Cell Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 12 Display . Display Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the Display Assembly . . . . . . . . . . Replacing the Display Assembly . Display Bezel 55 55 . . . . . . . . . 58 . . . .
book.book Page 6 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM Replacing the IR Emitter Board 14 Camera Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Replacing the Camera Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the Top Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacing the Top Cover . 16 Subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
book.book Page 7 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 19 Heat Sink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Removing the Heat Sink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Replacing the Heat Sink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 20 Processor Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Removing the Processor Module . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Replacing the Processor Module . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 21 I/O Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
book.book Page 8 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM Replacing the System Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 25 Speakers Removing the Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Replacing the Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
book.book Page 9 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 1 Before You Begin This manual provides procedures for removing and installing the 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 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 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 www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
book.book Page 11 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 6 Disconnect all attached devices from your computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13) before working inside the computer. 7 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13). 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 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 2 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 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 14 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 2 1 1 battery 2 battery release latch Replacing the Battery CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the tabs on the battery with the slots in the battery bay and press the battery down until it clicks into place.
book.book Page 15 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 3 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 16 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 4 3 2 1 1 base cover 2 tabs 3 module cover 4 captive screw 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 base cover and snap the module cover into place. 3 Tighten the captive screw that secures the module cover to the base cover. 4 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 14).
book.book Page 17 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 4 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 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 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 1 3 2 1 memory-module connector 3 memory module 2 securing clips (2) 5 Remove the memory module from the memory-module connector. Replacing the Memory Module(s) 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. CAUTION: Install memory modules in the memory-module connectors as indicated in the following table depending on the number of memory modules you are installing.
book.book Page 19 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM Memory-Module Connector Number of Memory Modules DIMM A DIMM B DIMM C DIMM D X 1 X X X 2 X X X X 3 X X 4 X X X X X X X X 2 Align the notch in the memory module with the tab in the memory-module connector. 3 Slide the memory module firmly into the memory-module connector 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.
book.book Page 20 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 1 tab 2 3 memory-module connector notch 4 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 16). 5 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 14). 6 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. 7 Turn on the computer.
book.book Page 21 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM Wireless Mini-Card(s) 5 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 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 4 Remove the optical drive (see "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 33). 5 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 37). 6 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 43). 7 Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini-Card(s). 8 Remove the screw that secures the Mini-Card to the system board.
book.book Page 23 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 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 from its packaging. CAUTION: Use firm and even pressure to slide the card into place.
book.book Page 24 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 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(s) you are installing. The following table provides the antenna cable color scheme for the Mini-Cards supported by your computer.
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book.book Page 27 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 6 Hard Drive(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 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 28 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM • Remove the four screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer base. • Using the pull-tab, slide the hard-drive assembly to disconnect it from the connector on the system board. • Lift the hard-drive assembly out of the computer base.
book.book Page 29 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 3 2 1 1 pull-tab 3 screws (4) 2 hard-drive assembly 5 Remove the four screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive. 6 Lift the hard-drive bracket off the hard drive.
book.book Page 30 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 2 3 1 1 hard drive 3 screws (4) 2 hard-drive bracket Replacing the Hard Drive(s) 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. 3 Place the hard-drive bracket on the hard drive. 4 Replace the four screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive.
book.book Page 31 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 7 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 14). 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 33 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 7 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 34 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 1 3 2 1 screw 3 base cover 2 optical drive Replacing the Optical Drive 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide the optical drive into the optical-drive bay until it is fully seated. 3 Replace the screw that secures the optical drive to the base cover. 4 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 16). 5 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 14).
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book.book Page 37 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 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 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 38 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 6 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible. 7 Using your fingertip, gently push the tab to release the palm-rest assembly from the top cover.
book.book Page 39 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 1 3 2 1 palm-rest assembly 3 tab 2 top cover CAUTION: Carefully separate the palm-rest assembly from the top cover to avoid damage to the palm-rest assembly. 8 Using your fingertips, gently ease the palm-rest assembly from the top cover. 9 Without pulling hard on the palm-rest assembly, turn the palm-rest assembly over and place it on the top cover.
book.book Page 40 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 3 1 4 2 1 control-strip cable connector 2 touch-pad cable connector 3 top cover 4 palm-rest assembly Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide the touch-pad cable into the system-board connector and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable. 3 Slide the control-strip cable into the system-board connector and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable.
book.book Page 41 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 8 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 16). 9 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 14). 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 43 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 9 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 44 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 1 2 3 1 keyboard 3 top cover 2 tabs (6) 7 Turn the keyboard over and place it on the top cover. 8 Lift the connector latch and pull the pull-tab to disconnect the keyboard backlight cable from the system-board connector. 9 Lift the connector latch and pull the pull-tab to disconnect the keyboard cable from the system-board connector.
book.book Page 45 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 4 3 1 2 1 top cover 2 3 keyboard backlight cable connector 4 keyboard keyboard cable connector 10 Lift the keyboard off the top cover. Replacing the Keyboard 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide the keyboard cable into the system-board connector and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable.
book.book Page 46 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 5 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 40). 6 Replace the optical drive (see "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 34). 7 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 16). 8 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" 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 47 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 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 48 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 1 2 3 4 1 screws (2) 2 palm-rest assembly 3 power-button board 4 power-button board cable connector Replacing the Power-Button Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Use the alignment posts to place the power-button board on the palm-rest assembly. 3 Replace the two screws that secure the power-button board to the palm-rest assembly.
book.book Page 49 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 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 51 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 11 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 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 52 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 1 2 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 facing up, snap the coin-cell battery into the battery socket on the system board. 3 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 40). 4 Replace the optical drive (see "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 34).
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book.book Page 55 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM Display 12 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 56 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 5 Remove the optical drive (see "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 33). 6 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 37). 7 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 43). 8 Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini-Card(s) (see "Removing the Mini-Card(s)" on page 21). CAUTION: Be extremely careful when opening the display to prevent damaging the display assembly.
book.book Page 57 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 12 Loosen the captive screw that secures the display grounding cable to the top cover. 13 Pull the pull-tab to disconnect the display cable from the system-board connector. 14 Note the routing of the display cable and remove the cable from the routing guides.
book.book Page 58 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 15 Remove the four screws that secure the display assembly to the top cover. 16 Lift the display assembly off 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 top cover. 3 Route the display cable through the routing guides. 4 Connect the display cable to the system-board connector.
book.book Page 59 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM Display Bezel Removing the Display Bezel CAUTION: The display bezel is extremely fragile. Be careful when removing it to prevent damaging the bezel. 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 55). 3 Push the display bezel outwards to release it from the tabs that secure the display bezel to the back cover.
book.book Page 60 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM Replacing the Display Bezel 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the display bezel with the display back cover, and gently snap it into place. 3 Replace the display assembly (see "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 58). 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 61 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 1 2 1 touch-screen board 3 display panel b 3 2 touch-screen board cable Remove the eight screws that secure the display panel to the display back cover.
book.book Page 62 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 1 2 3 1 screws (8) 3 display panel 2 hinges (2) NOTE: The IR emitter board is optional and may not be present in your computer. 6 Remove the IR emitter board, if applicable: a 62 Pull the pull-tab to disconnect the IR emitter board cable from the connector on the IR emitter board.
book.book Page 63 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 1 2 3 1 display panel 2 screws (6) 3 IR emitter board cable 4 IR emitter board b 4 Remove the six screws that secure the display panel to the display back cover. 7 Note the routing of the antenna cables and remove them from the routing guide on the right display hinge. 8 Note the routing of the display cable and remove it from the routing guide on the left display hinge. 9 Lift the display panel off the display back cover.
book.book Page 64 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 2 Place the display panel over the display back cover. 3 Route the display cable through the routing guide on the left display hinge. 4 Route the antenna cables through the routing guide on the right display hinge. 5 Replace the touch-screen board, if applicable: a Connect the touch-screen board cable to the connector on the touchscreen board. b Replace the eight screws that secure the display panel to the display back cover.
book.book Page 65 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 5 Remove the display panel (see "Removing the Display Panel" on page 60). 6 Turn the display panel over and place it on a clean surface. 7 Gently peel off the tape from the display panel. 8 Pull the pull-tab to disconnect the display cable from the connector on the display panel. 3 4 2 1 1 display-cable connector 2 pull tab 3 tape 4 back of the display panel 9 Gently peel off the display cable from the back of the display panel.
book.book Page 66 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 2 Adhere the display cable along the edge of the display panel. 3 Connect the display cable to the connector on the display panel. 4 Replace the display panel (see "Replacing the Display Panel" on page 63). 5 Replace the camera module (see "Replacing the Camera Module" on page 80). 6 Replace the display bezel (see "Replacing the Display Bezel" on page 60). 7 Replace the display assembly ("Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 58).
book.book Page 67 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 1 2 1 display panel brackets (2) 2 screws (8) Replacing the Display-Panel Brackets 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Place the display-panel brackets in position. 3 Replace the eight screws (four on each side) that secure the display-panel brackets to the display panel. 4 Replace the display panel (see "Replacing the Display Panel" on page 63). 5 Replace the camera module (see "Replacing the Camera Module" on page 80).
book.book Page 68 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 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. Display Hinges Removing the Display Hinges 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 55). 3 Remove the display bezel (see "Removing the Display Bezel" on page 59).
book.book Page 69 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 1 2 1 display back cover 2 screws (4) Replacing the Display Hinges 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Place the display hinges in position. 3 Replace the four screws (two on each side) that secure the display hinges to the display back cover. 4 Replace the display panel (see "Replacing the Display Panel" on page 63). 5 Replace the camera module (see "Replacing the Camera Module" on page 80).
book.book Page 70 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 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 71 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 13 IR Emitter 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 72 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 2 1 1 IR emitter board cable 2 IR emitter board Replacing the IR Emitter Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Connect the IR emitter board cable to the connector on the IR emitter board. 3 Use the alignment posts to place the IR emitter board on the display back cover. 4 Replace the display bezel (see "Replacing the Display Bezel" on page 60).
book.book Page 73 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 10 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 14). 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 77 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 14 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 78 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 1 1 camera module 10 Gently peel the tape that secures the camera cable to the camera module.
book.book Page 79 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 1 2 1 tape 2 camera module 11 Pull the pull-tab to disconnect the camera cable from the connector on the camera module. 12 Lift the camera module off the display back cover.
book.book Page 80 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 1 2 1 camera-cable connector 2 camera module 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. 3 Adhere the tape that secures the camera cable to the camera module. 4 Use the alignment posts to place the camera module on the display back cover. 5 Replace the display bezel (see "Replacing the Display Bezel" on page 60).
book.book Page 81 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 8 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 40). 9 Replace the optical drive (see "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 34). 10 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 16). 11 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 14). 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 83 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 15 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 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 84 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 10 Turn the computer over. 11 Remove the ten screws that secure the top-cover assembly to the base cover. 12 Disconnect the subwoofer cable from the system-board connector.
book.book Page 85 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 1 1 subwoofer cable 13 Using your fingertips, gently ease the top-cover assembly from the base cover. 14 Lift the top cover assembly off the base cover.
book.book Page 86 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 1 1 top-cover assembly 15 Remove the AC-adapter connector (see "Removing the AC-Adapter Connector" on page 95). 16 Remove the USB board (see "Removing the USB Board" on page 123). 17 Remove the fan (see "Removing the Fan" on page 99). 18 Remove the heat sink (see "Removing the Heat Sink" on page 105). 19 Remove the processor module (see "Removing the Processor Module" on page 111). 20 Remove the I/O board (see "Removing the I/O Board" on page 115).
book.book Page 87 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM Replacing the Top Cover 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Replace the speakers (see "Replacing the Speaker" on page 135). 3 Replace the system board (see "Replacing the System Board" on page 129) 4 Replace the TV antenna connector (see "Replacing the TV Antenna Connector" on page 120). 5 Replace the I/O board (see "Replacing the I/O Board" on page 117).
book.book Page 88 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 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 91 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 16 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 92 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 11 Follow the instructions from step 9 to step 14 in "Removing the Top Cover" on page 83. 12 Remove the four screws that secure the subwoofer to the base cover. 13 Lift the subwoofer along with the cable off the base cover. 1 2 3 1 screws (4) 3 base cover 2 subwoofer Replacing the Subwoofer 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the screw holes on the subwoofer with the screw holes on the base cover.
book.book Page 93 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 5 Replace the Mini-Card(s) (see "Replacing the Mini-Card(s)" on page 23). 6 Replace the display assembly (see "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 58). 7 Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 45). 8 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 40). 9 Replace the optical drive (see "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 34).
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book.book Page 95 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM AC-Adapter Connector 17 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 96 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 11 Follow the instructions from step 9 to step 14 in "Removing the Top Cover" on page 83. 12 Turn the top-cover assembly over. 13 Make note of the AC-adapter connector cable routing and remove the cable from the routing guides. 14 Disconnect the AC-adapter connector cable from the system-board connector. 15 Remove the screw that secures the AC-adapter connector to the top cover. 16 Lift the AC-adapter connector off the top cover.
book.book Page 97 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 2 Align the screw hole on the AC-adapter connector with the screw hole on the top cover. 3 Replace the screw that secures the AC-adapter connector to the top cover. 4 Route the AC-adapter connector cable through the routing guides. 5 Connect the AC-adapter connector cable to the system-board connector. 6 Follow the instructions from step 11 to step 15 in "Replacing the Top Cover" on page 87.
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book.book Page 99 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM Fan 18 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 fan from the computer when the heat sink is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the heat sink. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer.
book.book Page 100 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 9 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 55). 10 Remove the Mini-Card(s) (see "Removing the Mini-Card(s)" on page 21). 11 Follow the instructions from step 9 to step 14 in "Removing the Top Cover" on page 83. 12 Turn the top-cover assembly over. 13 Disconnect the fan cable from the system-board connector. 14 Remove the two screws that secure the fan to the top cover.
book.book Page 101 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM Replacing the Fan 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the screw holes on the fan with the screw holes on the top cover. 3 Replace the two screws that secure the fan to the top cover. 4 Connect the fan cable to the system-board connector. 5 Connect the AC-adapter connector cable to the system-board connector. 6 Follow the instructions from step 11 to step 15 in "Replacing the Top Cover" on page 87.
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book.book Page 105 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 19 Heat Sink 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 heat sink from the computer when the heat sink is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the heat sink.
book.book Page 106 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 9 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 55). 10 Remove the Mini-Card(s) (see "Removing the Mini-Card(s)" on page 21). 11 Follow the instructions from step 9 to step 14 in "Removing the Top Cover" on page 83. 12 Turn the top-cover assembly over. 13 In sequential order (indicated on the heat sink), loosen the six captive screws that secure the heat sink to the system board. 14 Lift the heat sink away from the top cover.
book.book Page 107 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM Replacing the Heat Sink NOTE: The original thermal grease can be reused if the original processor and heat sink are reinstalled together. If either the processor or the heat sink is replaced, use the thermal pad provided in the kit to ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved. 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Clean the thermal grease from the bottom of the heat sink and reapply it.
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book.book Page 111 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 20 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 112 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 11 Follow the instructions from step 9 to step 14 in "Removing the Top Cover" on page 83. 12 Turn the top-cover assembly over. 13 Remove the heat sink (see "Removing the Heat Sink" on page 105). CAUTION: To prevent intermittent contact between the ZIF-socket cam screw and the processor when removing or replacing the processor, press to apply slight pressure to the centre of the processor while turning the cam screw.
book.book Page 113 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 1 ZIF socket 2 processor module 3 pin-1 corner 4 ZIF-socket cam screw CAUTION: To ensure maximum cooling for the processor module, 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 114 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 10 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 40). 11 Replace the optical drive (see "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 34). 12 Follow the instructions in step 5 in "Replacing the Hard Drive(s)" on page 30. 13 Replace the memory module(s) (see "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 18). 14 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 16).
book.book Page 115 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 21 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 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 116 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 11 Follow the instructions from step 9 to step 14 in "Removing the Top Cover" on page 83. 12 Disconnect the speaker cable from the connector on the I/O board. 1 1 speaker cable connector 13 Turn the top-cover assembly over. 14 Remove the three screws that secure the I/O board to the top cover. 15 Carefully ease the connectors on the I/O board out of the slots in the top cover, and lift the I/O board off the top cover.
book.book Page 117 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 1 3 2 1 screws (3) 3 top cover 2 I/O board Replacing the I/O Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the connectors on the I/O board with the slots on the top cover and place the I/O board on the top cover. 3 Press the I/O board down to connect it to the system-board connector. 4 Replace the three screws that secure the I/O board to the top cover. 5 Connect the speaker cable to the connector on the I/O board.
book.book Page 118 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 9 Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 45). 10 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 40). 11 Replace the optical drive (see "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 34). 12 Follow the instructions in step 5 in "Replacing the Hard Drive(s)" on page 30. 13 Replace the memory module(s) (see "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 18).
book.book Page 119 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM TV Antenna Connector 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 120 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 11 Follow the instructions from step 9 to step 14 in "Removing the Top Cover" on page 83. 12 Remove the I/O board (see "Removing the I/O Board" on page 115). 13 Make note of the TV antenna connector cable routing and remove the cable from the routing guides. 14 Remove the two screws that secure the TV antenna connector to the top cover. 15 Carefully ease the TV antenna connector off the slot in the top cover and lift it off the top cover.
book.book Page 121 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 2 Align the TV antenna connector with the slot on the top cover and place the TV antenna connector on the top cover. 3 Replace the two screws that secure the TV antenna connector to the top cover. 4 Route the TV antenna connector cable through the routing guides. 5 Replace the I/O board (see "Replacing the I/O Board" on page 117). 6 Follow the instructions from step 11 to step 15 in "Replacing the Top Cover" on page 87.
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book.book Page 123 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 23 USB 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 124 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 11 Follow the instructions from step 9 to step 14 in "Removing the Top Cover" on page 83. 12 Turn the top-cover assembly over. 13 Lift the connector latch and disconnect the USB-board cable from the connector on the USB board. 14 Remove the screw that secures the USB board to the top cover. 15 Carefully ease the connectors on the USB board out of the slots in the top cover, and lift the USB board off the top cover.
book.book Page 125 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 3 Replace the screw that secures the USB board to the top cover. 4 Slide the USB-board cable into the connector on the USB board and press the connector latch down to secure the cable. 5 Follow the instructions from step 11 to step 15 in "Replacing the Top Cover" on page 87. 6 Replace the Mini-Card(s) (see "Replacing the Mini-Card(s)" on page 23). 7 Replace the display assembly (see "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 58).
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book.book Page 127 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 24 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 128 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 10 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 55). 11 Remove the Mini-Card(s) (see "Removing the Mini-Card(s)" on page 21). 12 Remove the coin-cell battery (see "Removing the Coin-Cell Battery" on page 51). 13 Lift the connector latch and pull the pull-tab to disconnect the USB-board cable from the system-board connector.
book.book Page 129 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 18 Disconnect the fan cable and AC-adapter connector cable from their connectors on the system board. 19 Lift the system board off the top cover. 2 3 1 1 AC-adapter connector cable 3 fan cable 2 system board Replacing the System Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Place the system board on the top cover. 3 Connect the fan cable and AC-adapter connector cable to their connectors on the system board.
book.book Page 130 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 6 Replace the heat sink (see "Replacing the Heat Sink" on page 107). 7 Follow the instructions from step 11 to step 15 in "Replacing the Top Cover" on page 87. 8 Slide the USB-board cable into the system-board connector and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable. 9 Replace the coin-cell battery (see "Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery" on page 52). 10 Replace the Mini-Card(s) (see "Replacing the Mini-Card(s)" on page 23).
book.book Page 131 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 1 Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is installed properly. 2 Turn on the computer. 3 Press during POST to enter the system setup program. 4 Navigate to the security tab and enter the service tag in the Set Service Tag field.
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book.book Page 133 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 25 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: 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 134 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 1 1 speaker cable 4 Remove the system board (see "Removing the System Board" on page 127). 5 Make note of the speakers cable routing and remove the cable from the routing guides. 6 Remove the four screws (two on each speaker) that secure the speakers to the top cover. 7 Lift the speakers along with the cable off the top cover.
book.book Page 135 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 1 2 1 speakers (2) 3 speaker cable 3 2 screws (4) Replacing the Speaker 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Route the speakers cable through the routing guides 3 Align the screw holes on the speakers with the screw holes on the top cover. 4 Replace the four screws (two on each speaker) that secure the speakers to the base cover. 5 Replace the system board (see "Replacing the System Board" on page 129).
book.book Page 136 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 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 137 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 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 138 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:11 PM 8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen.
