alienware-14 owner's manual en-us
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Owner manual for the alienware useful ..TRANSCRIPT
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Alienware 14
Computer model: AliRegulatory model: PRegulatory type: P39
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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 Wpersonal injury,
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Contents
1 Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices. . . . 9Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Recom
2 After Wo
3 Removin
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4 Replacin
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6 Replacin
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mended Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
rking Inside Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
g the Base Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
dure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
g the Base Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
dure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13quisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
g the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
uisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14dure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
g the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
dure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15quisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
g the Memory Module(s). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
uisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16dure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
g the Memory Module(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
dure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17quisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
g the Secondary Hard-Drive (optional) . . . . 18
uisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18dure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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10 Replacing the Secondary Hard-Drive (optional) . . . . 22
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Postrequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
11 Removing the Primary Hard-Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
12 Replacin
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14 Replacin
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15 Removin
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16 Replacin
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book.book Page 4 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AMg the Primary Hard-Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
dure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26quisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
g the Wireless Mini-Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
uisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27dure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
g the Wireless Mini-Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
dure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29quisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
g the mSATA card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
uisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30dure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
g the mSATA card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
dure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31quisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
g the Palm Rest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
uisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
g the Palm Rest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
dure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36quisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
g the Power-Button Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
uisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37dure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
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20 Replacing the Power-Button Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Postrequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
21 Removing the Status-Light Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
22 Replacin
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23 Removin
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24 Replacin
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25 Removin
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g the Status-Light Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
dure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42quisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
g the Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
uisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43dure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
g the Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
dure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45quisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
g the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
uisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46dure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
g the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
dure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50quisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
g the Coin-Cell Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
uisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51dure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
g the Coin-Cell Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
dure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53quisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
g the Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
uisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54dure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
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30 Replacing the Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Postrequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
31 Removing the Subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
32 Replacin
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33 Removin
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34 Replacin
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book.book Page 6 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AMg the Subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
dure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59quisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
g the Tron Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
uisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60dure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
g the Tron Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
dure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62quisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
g the Power-Adapter Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
uisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63dure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
g the Power-Adapter Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
dure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66quisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
g the Display Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
uisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67dure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
g the Display Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
dure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70quisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
g the Display Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
uisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71dure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
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40 Replacing the Display Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72Postrequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
41 Removing the Display Hinges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
42 Replacin
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g the Display Hinges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
dure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74quisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
g the Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
uisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75dure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
g the Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
dure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78quisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
g the Camera Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
uisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79dure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
g the Camera Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
dure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81quisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
g the Logo Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
uisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82dure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
g the Logo Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
dure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84quisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
g the Display Light Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
uisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85dure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
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50 Replacing the Display Light Boards. . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87Postrequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
51 Removing the System Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
52 Replacin
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book.book Page 8 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AMg the System Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
dure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91quisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
ng the Service Tag in the BIOS . . . . . . . . . . 91
g the Processor Heat-Sink. . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
uisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92dure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
g the Processor Heat-Sink . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
dure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94quisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
g the Processor Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
uisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95dure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
g the Processor Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
dure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97quisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
etup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
iew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99ng System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99equence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
the BIOS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
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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.
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ll open files and exit all open programs.
ctions to shut down your computer based on the operating system computer.
ouse pointer to the upper-right or lower-right corner of the screen harms sidebar, and then click Settings Power
.
and click Shut down.
ndows shuts down and then the computer turns off.
: If you are using a different operating system, see the entation of your operating system for shut-down instructions.
computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
lephone cables, network cables, and attached devices from
uctionsty guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and afety.
efore working inside your computer, read the safety hat shipped with your computer. For additional safety s information, see the Regulatory Compliance dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
isconnect all power sources before opening the er or panels. After you finish working inside the lace all covers, panels, and screws before connecting to rce.
avoid damaging the computer, ensure that the work and clean.
avoid damaging the components and cards, handle edges and avoid touching pins and contacts.
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10 | Before Yo
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. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate static electricity, which could harm internal
CAUTION: Whits pull-tab, nolocking tabs odisconnectingevenly aligneconnecting cacorrectly orie
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components.
en you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on t on the cable itself. Some cables have connectors with r thumb-screws that you must disengage before the cable. When disconnecting cables, keep them
d to avoid bending any connector pins. When bles, ensure that the connectors and ports are
nted and aligned.
disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from r and then unplug the cable from the network device.
ess and eject any installed card from the media-card
ed Tools document may require the following tools:
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After Working Inside Your Computer | 11
After Working Inside Your Computer
After you complete replacement procedures, ensure the following:
Replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer. Connect any external devices, cables, cards, and any other part(s) you removed
before working on your computer.
Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets.
CAUTION: Before turning on your computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may damage your computer.
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12 | Removing the Base Cover
Removing the Base Cover
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure1 Close the display, and turn the computer over.
2 Remove the screws that secure the base cover to the computer base.
3 Slide and lift the base cover off the computer base.
1 base cover 2 screws (2)
2
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Replacing the Base Cover | 13
Replacing the Base Cover
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure1 Align the tabs on the base cover with the slots on the computer base and slide the
base cover into place.
2 Replace the screws that secure the base cover to the computer base.3 Turn the computer over and open the display.
PostrequisitesFollow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.
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14 | Removing the Battery
Removing the 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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
PrerequisitesRemove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 12.
Procedure1 Disconnect the battery cable from the system-board connector.
2 Remove the screws that secure the battery to the computer base.3 Using the battery cable, lift the battery and release it from the tabs on the computer
base.
4 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible.5 Press and hold the power button for five seconds to ground the system board.
1 battery cable 2 screws (4)
3 tabs (2) 4 battery
2
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Replacing the Battery | 15
Replacing the 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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure1 Close the display and turn the computer over.
2 Align the tabs on the battery with the slots on the computer base.
3 Align the screw holes on the battery with the screw holes on the computer base.4 Replace the screws that secure the battery to the computer base.5 Connect the battery cable to the system-board connector.
Postrequisites1 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 13.
2 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.
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16 | Removing the Memory Module(s)
Removing the 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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 12.
2 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 14.
Procedure CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory-module connector, do
not use tools to spread the memory-module securing clips.
1 Using your fingertips, carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory-module connector until the memory module pops up.
2 Remove the memory module from the memory-module connector.
1 memory-module connector 2 securing clips (2)
3 memory module
1
3
2
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Replacing the Memory Module(s) | 17
Replacing the 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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure1 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.
Postrequisites1 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 15.
2 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 13.3 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.
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Removing the Secondary Hard-Drive (optional)
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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatordell.com/regu
CAUTION: Tocomputer is O
CAUTION: Hahandling the h
NOTE: The secin the optical dri
Prerequisite1 Remove the base
2 Remove the batt
book.book Page 18 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM the Secondary Hard-Drive (optional)
y Compliance Homepage at latory_compliance.
avoid data loss, do not remove the hard drive while the n or in Sleep state.
rd drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when ard drive.
ondary hard-drive or solid-state drive is optional and can be installed ve bay.
s cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 12.
ery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 14.
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Procedure1 Remove the screws that secure the secondary hard-drive assembly to the computer
base.
2 Carefully lift the secondary hard-drive assembly and then lift the latches to release the secondary hard-drive cable from the system-board connector.
3 Lift the secondary hard-drive assembly off the computer base.
1 secondary h
3 screws (4)
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ard-drive cable 2 connector latches (2)
4 secondary hard-drive assembly
12
3
4
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20 | Removin
4 Turn the secondary hard-drive assembly over. 5 Remove the screw that secures the secondary hard-drive assembly to the main
bracket.
6 Slide and lift the secondary hard-drive assembly off the main bracket.
1 secondary h
3 screw
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ard-drive assembly 2 main bracket
3
21
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7 Remove the screws that secure the secondary hard-drive to the secondary hard-drive bracket.
8 Slide and lift the secondary hard-drive off the secondary hard-drive bracket.
9 Disconnect the interposer from the secondary hard-drive connector.
1 interposer
3 screws (4)
5 secondary h
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2 secondary hard-drive connector
4 secondary hard-drive bracket
ard-drive
12
3
54
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22 | Replacing the Secondary Hard-Drive (optional)
Replacing the Secondary Hard-Drive (optional)
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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard drive.
NOTE: The secondary hard-drive or solid-state drive is optional and can be installed in the optical drive bay.
Procedure1 Connect the interposer to the secondary hard-drive connector.
2 Place the secondary hard-drive in the secondary hard-drive bracket.3 Align the screw holes on the secondary hard-drive with the screw holes on the
secondary hard-drive bracket.
4 Replace the screws that secure the secondary hard-drive to the secondary hard-drive bracket.
5 Align the screw hole on the secondary hard-drive assembly with the screw hole on the main bracket.
6 Replace the screw that secures the secondary hard-drive assembly to the main bracket.
7 Turn the secondary hard-drive assembly over. 8 Slide the secondary hard-drive cable into the system-board connector and press
down on the connector latches to secure the cable.
9 Align the screw holes on the secondary hard-drive assembly with the screw holes on the computer base.
10 Replace the screws that secure the secondary hard-drive assembly to the computer base.
Postrequisites1 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 15.
2 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 13.3 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.
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Removing the Primary 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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regu
CAUTION: Tocomputer is O
CAUTION: Hahandling the h
Prerequisite1 Remove the base
2 Remove the batt3 Follow the instru
(optional)" on pa
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latory_compliance.
avoid data loss, do not remove the hard drive while the n or in Sleep state.
rd drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when ard drive.
s cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 12.
ery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 14.
ctions from step 1 to step 3 in "Removing the Secondary Hard-Drive ge 18.
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24 | Removin
Procedure1 Lift the pull-tab to disconnect the primary hard-drive cable from the system-board
connector.
2 Remove the screws that secure the primary hard-drive assembly to the computer base.
3 Lift the primary hard-drive assembly off the computer base.
1 pull-tab
3 screws (4)
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2 primary hard-drive cable
4 primary hard-drive assembly
1
3
2
4
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4 Disconnect the interposer from the primary hard-drive connector. 5 Remove the screws that secure the primary hard-drive to the primary hard-drive
bracket.
6 Slide and lift the primary hard-drive off the primary hard-drive bracket.
1 interposer
3 screws (4)
5 primary har
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2 primary hard-drive connector
4 primary hard-drive bracket
d-drive
12
5
3
4
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26 | Replacing the Primary Hard-Drive
Replacing the Primary 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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard drive.
Procedure1 Slide the primary hard-drive into the primary hard-drive bracket.
2 Align the screw holes on the primary hard-drive with the screw holes on the primary hard-drive bracket.
3 Replace the screws that secure the primary hard-drive to the primary hard-drive bracket.
4 Connect the interposer to the primary hard-drive connector.
5 Align the screw holes on the primary hard-drive assembly with the screw holes on the computer base.
6 Replace the screws that secure the primary hard-drive assembly to the computer base.
7 Connect the primary hard-drive cable to the system-board connector.
Postrequisites1 Follow the instructions from step 8 to step 10 in "Replacing the Secondary Hard-Drive
(optional)" on page 22.
2 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 15.3 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 13.4 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.
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Removing the Wireless 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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regu
Prerequisite1 Remove the base
2 Remove the batt
Procedure1 Disconnect the a
2 Remove the scre
1 screw
3 antenna cab
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latory_compliance.
s cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 12.
ery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 14.
ntenna cables from the wireless mini-card.
w that secures the wireless mini-card to the system board.
2 wireless mini-card
les (2)
1
3
2
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3 Slide and remove the wireless-mini card from the system-board connector.
1 system-boar
3 antenna cab
1
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d connector 2 wireless mini-card
les (2)
2
3
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Replacing the Wireless 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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure1 Align the notch on the wireless mini-card with the tab on the system-board
connector.
CAUTION: Use firm and even pressure to slide the wireless mini-card into place. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector.
CAUTION: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the connectors on the wireless mini-card and on the system-board connector, and realign the wireless mini-card.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the wireless mini-card, never place cables under the wireless mini-card.
2 Insert the wireless mini-card at a 45-degree angle into the system-board connector.3 Press the other end of the wireless mini-card down into the slot on the system board
and replace the screw that secures the wireless mini-card to the system board.
4 Connect the antenna cables to the connectors on the wireless mini-card.The following table provides the antenna-cable color scheme for the wireless mini-card supported by your computer.
Postrequisites1 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 15.
2 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 13.
3 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.
Connectors on the wireless mini-card Antenna-Cable Color Scheme
WLAN and Bluetooth (2 cables)
Main WLAN + Bluetooth (white triangle)
Auxiliary WLAN + Bluetooth (black triangle)
white
black
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Removing the mSATA card
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 12.
2 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 14.
Procedure1 Remove the screw that secures the mSATA card to the system board.
2 Slide and remove the mSATA card from the system-board connector.
1 screw 2 mSATA card
12
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Replacing the mSATA card
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure1 Align the notch on the mSATA card with the tab on the system-board connector.
CAUTION: Use firm and even pressure to slide the mSATA card into place. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector.
CAUTION: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the connectors on the mSATA card and on the system-board connector, and realign the mSATA card.
2 Insert the mSATA card at a 45-degree angle into the system-board connector.3 Press the other end of the mSATA card down into the slot on the system board and
replace the screw that secures the mSATA card to the system board.
Postrequisites1 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 15.
2 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 13.3 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.
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Removing the 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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regu
Prerequisite1 Remove the base
2 Remove the batt
3 Follow the instru(optional)" on pa
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latory_compliance.
s cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 12.
ery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 14.
ctions from step 1 to step 3 in "Removing the Secondary Hard-Drive ge 18.
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Procedure1 Lift the connector latch and pull the pull-tab to disconnect the status-light board cable
from the system-board connector and slide the cable into the slot on the computer base.
2 Remove the screws that secure the palm-rest assembly to the computer base.
1 connector l
3 screws (9)
12
3
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atch 2 status-light board cable
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34 | Removin
3 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible.4 Using a plastic scribe, pry the palm-rest assembly from the computer base.5 Carefully lift the palm-rest assembly and turn it over.
1 display
3 palm-rest as
1
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2 plastic scribe
sembly
2
3
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6 Release the connector latches to disconnect the flexi cable from the system board.
7 Follow the instru8 Follow the instru
page 40.
9 Follow the instru10 Follow the instru
on page 37.
1 connector l
1
2
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ctions from step 1 to step 9 in "Removing the Keyboard" on page 46.
ctions from step 1 to step 4 in "Removing the Status-Light Board" on
ctions from step 1 to step 4 in "Removing the Speakers" on page 43.
ctions from step 1 to step 4 in "Removing the Power-Button Board"
atch 2 flexi cable
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36 | Replacing the Palm Rest
Replacing the 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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure1 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 4 in "Replacing the Power-Button Board"
on page 39.
2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 3 in "Replacing the Speakers" on page 45.3 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 4 in "Replacing the Status-Light Board" on
page 42.
4 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 8 in "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 50.5 Connect the flexi cable to the connector on the system board. 6 Turn the palm-rest assembly over and slide the status-light board cable through the
slot on the computer base.
7 Align the palm-rest assembly over the computer base and snap the palm-rest assembly into place.
8 Close the display and turn the computer over.9 Replace the screws that secure the palm-rest assembly to the computer base.
10 Slide the status-light board cable into the system-board connector and press on the connector latch to secure the cable.
Postrequisites1 Follow the instructions from step 8 to step 10 in "Replacing the Secondary Hard-Drive
(optional)" on page 22.
2 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 15.
3 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 13.4 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.
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Removing the Power-Button 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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regu
Prerequisite1 Remove the base
2 Remove the batt
3 Follow the instru(optional)" on pa
4 Follow the instru
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latory_compliance.
s cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 12.
ery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 14.
ctions from step 1 to step 3 in "Removing the Secondary Hard-Drive ge 18.
ctions from step 1 to step 6 in "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 32.
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38 | Removin
Procedure1 Lift the connector latch and disconnect the power-button board cable from the
connector on the status-light board.
2 Make a note of the power-button board cable routing and peel off the power-button board cable from the keyboard bracket.
3 Remove the screws that secure the power-button board to the palm-rest assembly.
4 Lift the power-button board along with its cable off the palm-rest assembly.
1 power-butto
3 palm-rest as
5 power-butto
7 power-butto
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n board cable 2 connector latch
sembly 4 status-light board
n board cable routing 6 screws (2)
n board
12
3
5
6
7
4
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Replacing the Power-Button Board | 39
Replacing the Power-Button 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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure1 Align the screw holes on the power-button board with the screw holes on the palm-
rest assembly.
2 Replace the screws that secure the power-button board to the palm-rest assembly.3 Route the power-button board cable on the keyboard bracket and adhere the cable to
the keyboard bracket.
4 Slide the power-button board cable into the status-light board connector and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable.
Postrequisites1 Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 10 in "Replacing the Palm Rest" on
page 36.
2 Follow the instructions from step 8 to step 10 in "Replacing the Secondary Hard-Drive (optional)" on page 22.
3 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 15.
4 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 13.5 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.
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40 | Removin
Removing the Status-Light 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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regu
Prerequisite1 Remove the base
2 Remove the batt
3 Follow the instru(optional)" on pa
4 Follow the instru
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latory_compliance.
s cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 12.
ery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 14.
ctions from step 1 to step 3 in "Removing the Secondary Hard-Drive ge 18.
ctions from step 1 to step 6 in "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 32.
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Procedure1 Lift the connector latches and remove the power-button board and status-light
board cables from the status-light board connectors.
2 Disconnect the speakers cable from the status-light board connector. 3 Remove the screw that secures the status-light board to the palm-rest assembly. 4 Lift the status-light board at an angle and release it from the tab on the palm-rest
assembly.
1 palm-rest as
3 connector l
5 status-light
7 status-light
1
2
3
4
5
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sembly 2 speakers cable
atch 4 power-button board cable
board cable 6 screw
board
6 7
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42 | Replacing the Status-Light Board
Replacing the Status-Light 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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure1 Slide the status-light board under the tab on the palm-rest assembly and align the
screw hole on the status-light board with the screw hole on the palm-rest assembly.
2 Replace the screw that secures the status-light board to the palm-rest assembly.3 Slide the status-light board and power-button board cables into the status-light
board connectors and press down on the connector latches to secure the cables.
4 Connect the speakers cable to the status-light board connector.
Postrequisites1 Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 10 in "Replacing the Palm Rest" on
page 36.
2 Follow the instructions from step 8 to step 10 in "Replacing the Secondary Hard-Drive (optional)" on page 22.
3 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 15.4 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 13.
5 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.
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Removing the 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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regu
Prerequisite1 Remove the base
2 Remove the batt
3 Follow the instru(optional)" on pa
4 Follow the instru
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latory_compliance.
s cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 12.
ery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 14.
ctions from step 1 to step 3 in "Removing the Secondary Hard-Drive ge 18.
ctions from step 1 to step 6 in "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 32.
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44 | Removin
Procedure1 Remove the screws that secure the speakers to the palm-rest assembly.
2 Disconnect the speakers cable from the status-light board.3 Note the routing of the speakers cable and remove the cable from the routing guide.
4 Lift the speakers along with the its cable off the palm-rest assembly.
1 palm-rest as
3 speakers (2)
5 speakers ca
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sembly 2 screws (4)
4 status-light board
ble
1 2 4 53
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Replacing the Speakers | 45
Replacing the 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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure1 Align the screw holes on the speakers with the screw holes on the palm-rest assembly.
2 Replace the screws that secure the speakers to the palm-rest assembly.
3 Route the speakers cable through the routing guide on the palm-rest assembly and connect the speakers cable to the status-light board connector.
Postrequisites1 Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 10 in "Replacing the Palm Rest" on
page 36.
2 Follow the instructions from step 8 to step 10 in "Replacing the Secondary Hard-Drive (optional)" on page 22.
3 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 15.4 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 13.
5 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.
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Removing the 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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regu
Prerequisite1 Remove the base
2 Remove the batt
3 Follow the instru(optional)" on pa
4 Follow the instru
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latory_compliance.
s cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 12.
ery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 14.
ctions from step 1 to step 3 in "Removing the Secondary Hard-Drive ge 18.
ctions from step 1 to step 6 in "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 32.
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Procedure CAUTION: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged,
and time-consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard.
1 Lift the connector latch and disconnect the power-button board cable from the status-light board connector.
2 Peel the power-button board cable off the keyboard bracket. 3 Lift the connecto
backlight cable f
1 keyboard ca
3 keyboard-b
5 connector l
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r latches and disconnect the keyboard cable and keyboard-rom the keyboard-board connectors.
ble 2 keyboard board
acklight cable 4 power-button board cable
atch 6 status-light board
12
3
4
5
6
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48 | Removin
4 Remove the screws that secure the keyboard bracket to the palm-rest assembly.5 Lift the keyboard bracket at an angle and release it from the tabs on the palm-rest
assembly.
6 Slide the keyboard cable and keyboard-backlight cable through the keyboard bracket.
7 Lift the keyboard bracket off the keyboard.
1 screws (8)
3 tabs (4)
3
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2 keyboard bracket
1
2
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8 Remove the screws that secure the keyboard to the palm-rest assembly.9 Lift the keyboard and release it from the tabs on the palm-rest assembly.
1 tabs (2)
3 palm-rest as
4
3
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2 keyboard
sembly 4 screws (2)
2
1
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50 | Replacing the Keyboard
Replacing the 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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure1 Slide the keyboard under the tabs of the palm-rest assembly and align the screw
holes on the keyboard with the screw holes on the palm-rest assembly.
2 Replace the screws that secure the keyboard to the palm-rest assembly.3 Slide the keyboard cable and keyboard-backlight cable through the keyboard
bracket.
4 Slide the keyboard bracket under the tabs on the palm-rest assembly and align the screw holes on the keyboard bracket with the screw holes on the palm-rest assembly.
5 Replace the screws that secure the keyboard bracket to the palm-rest assembly.6 Slide the keyboard cable and keyboard-backlight cable into the keyboard-board
connectors and press down on the connector latches to secure the cables.
7 Route the power-button board cable on the keyboard bracket and adhere the cable to the keyboard bracket.
8 Slide the power-button board cable into the status-light board connector and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable.
Postrequisites1 Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 10 in "Replacing the Palm Rest" on
page 36.
2 Follow the instructions from step 8 to step 10 in "Replacing the Secondary Hard-Drive (optional)" on page 22.
3 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 15.4 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 13.
5 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.
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Removing the 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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regu
CAUTION: Redefault. It is recommethe coin-cell b
Prerequisite1 Remove the base
2 Remove the batt3 Follow the instru
(optional)" on pa
4 Follow the instru
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latory_compliance.
moving the coin-cell battery resets the BIOS settings to
nded that you note the BIOS settings before removing attery.
s cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 12.
ery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 14.
ctions from step 1 to step 3 in "Removing the Secondary Hard-Drive ge 18.
ctions from step 1 to step 6 in "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 32.
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52 | Removin
Procedure1 Disconnect the coin-cell-battery cable from the system-board connector.
2 Peel the coin-cell battery off the system board.
3 Lift the coin-cell battery along with its cable off the system board.
1 system boa
3 coin-cell-ba
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rd 2 coin-cell battery cable
ttery
1 23
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Replacing the 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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. 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. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturers instructions.
Procedure1 Adhere the coin-cell battery to the system board.
2 Connect the coin-cell battery cable to the system-board connector.
Postrequisites1 Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 10 in "Replacing the Palm Rest" on
page 36.
2 Follow the instructions from step 8 to step 10 in "Replacing the Secondary Hard-Drive (optional)" on page 22.
3 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 15.
4 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 13.5 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.
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Removing the Fan
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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regu
Prerequisite1 Remove the base
2 Remove the batt
3 Follow the instru(optional)" on pa
4 Follow the instru
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latory_compliance.
s cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 12.
ery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 14.
ctions from step 1 to step 3 in "Removing the Secondary Hard-Drive ge 18.
ctions from step 1 to step 6 in "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 32.
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Procedure1 Peel off the tape on the fan and release the camera cable.
2 Disconnect the fan cable from the system-board connector.
3 Remove the screws that secure the fan to the computer base.4 Lift the fan along with its cable away from the computer base.
1 fan cable
3 tape
43
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2 fan
4 screws (3)
1
2
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Replacing the Fan
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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure1 Connect the fan cable to the system-board connector.
2 Align the screw holes on the fan with the screw holes on the computer base.
3 Replace the screws that secure the fan to the computer base.4 Route the camera cable on the fan and adhere the tape to the fan.
Postrequisites1 Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 10 in "Replacing the Palm Rest" on
page 36.
2 Follow the instructions from step 8 to step 10 in "Replacing the Secondary Hard-Drive (optional)" on page 22.
3 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 15.
4 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 13.5 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.
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Removing the Subwoofer
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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regu
Prerequisite1 Remove the base
2 Remove the batt
3 Follow the instru(optional)" on pa
4 Follow the instru
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latory_compliance.
s cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 12.
ery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 14.
ctions from step 1 to step 3 in "Removing the Secondary Hard-Drive ge 18.
ctions from step 1 to step 6 in "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 32.
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Procedure1 Remove the screws that secure the subwoofer to the computer base.
2 Disconnect the subwoofer cable from the system-board connector.
3 Note the subwoofer cable routing and remove it from the routing guide.4 Lift the subwoofer along with its cable away from the computer base.
1 subwoofer
3 screws (3)
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cable 2 subwoofer cable routing
4 subwoofer
1
3
4
2
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Replacing the Subwoofer
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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure1 Use the alignment posts on the computer base to keep the subwoofer in place.
2 Replace the screws that secure the subwoofer to the computer base.
3 Route the subwoofer cable through the routing guide and connect the cable to the system-board connector.
Postrequisites1 Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 10 in "Replacing the Palm Rest" on
page 36.
2 Follow the instructions from step 8 to step 10 in "Replacing the Secondary Hard-Drive (optional)" on page 22.
3 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 15.4 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 13.
5 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.
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Removing the Tron Lights
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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regu
Prerequisite1 Remove the base
2 Remove the batt
3 Follow the instru(optional)" on pa
4 Follow the instru
5 Remove the sub
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latory_compliance.
s cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 12.
ery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 14.
ctions from step 1 to step 3 in "Removing the Secondary Hard-Drive ge 18.
ctions from step 1 to step 6 in "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 32.
woofer. See "Removing the Subwoofer" on page 57.
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Procedure1 Disconnect the tron-light cables from the system-board connectors.
2 Note the routing of the tron-light cables and remove the cables from the routing guides.
3 Disconnect the tron lights from the optical fibers.4 Lift the tron lights along with their cables off the computer base.
1 tron-lights c
3 routing guid
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ables 2 tron lights (4)
es (3)
1
23
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Replacing the Tron Lights
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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure1 Connect the tron lights to the optical fibres.
2 Route the tron-light cables through the routing guides on the computer base.
3 Connect the tron-light cables to their respective connectors on the system-board.
Postrequisites1 Replace the subwoofer. See "Replacing the Subwoofer" on page 59.
2 Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 10 in "Replacing the Palm Rest" on page 36.
3 Follow the instructions from step 8 to step 10 in "Replacing the Secondary Hard-Drive (optional)" on page 22.
4 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 15.
5 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 13.6 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.
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Removing the 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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regu
Prerequisite1 Remove the base
2 Remove the batt
3 Follow the instru(optional)" on pa
4 Follow the instru
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latory_compliance.
s cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 12.
ery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 14.
ctions from step 1 to step 3 in "Removing the Secondary Hard-Drive ge 18.
ctions from step 1 to step 6 in "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 32.
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Procedure1 Disconnect the tron-light cable from the system-board connector.
2 Disconnect the tron light from the optical fibre.
1 tron light
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2 tron-light cable
12
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3 Remove the screw that secures the power-adapter port bracket to the computer base.
4 Lift the power-adapter port bracket and keep it aside.
5 Disconnect the power-adapter port cable from the system-board connector.6 Lift the power-adapter port off the computer base.
1 power-adap
3 power-adap
4
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ter port 2 power-adapter port cable
ter port bracket 4 screw
1
23
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Replacing the 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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure1 Align the power-adapter port with the slot on the computer base and slide the
power-adapter port into place.
2 Connect the power-adapter port cable to the system-board connector. 3 Align the screw hole on the power-adapter port bracket with the screw hole on the
computer base.
4 Replace the screw that secures the power-adapter port bracket to the computer base.
5 Connect the tron light to the optical fibre.
6 Connect the tron-light cable to the system-board connector.
Postrequisites1 Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 10 in "Replacing the Palm Rest" on
page 36.
2 Follow the instructions from step 8 to step 10 in "Replacing the Secondary Hard-Drive (optional)" on page 22.
3 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 15.4 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 13.
5 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.
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Removing the Display Assembly
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regu
Prerequisite1 Remove the base
2 Remove the batt
3 Follow the instru(optional)" on pa
4 Follow the instru
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latory_compliance.
s cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 12.
ery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 14.
ctions from step 1 to step 3 in "Removing the Secondary Hard-Drive ge 18.
ctions from step 1 to step 6 in "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 32.
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Procedure1 Close the display and turn the computer over.
2 Disconnect the display and camera cables from the system-board connectors.
3 Disconnect the antenna cables from the wireless mini-card.4 Remove the screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base.
1 wireless min
3 camera cab
5 screws (2)
1
2
3
4
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i-card 2 antenna cables (2)
le 4 display cable
5
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5 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible.6 Remove the display, camera, and antenna cables from the slots on the computer
base.
7 Note the display, camera and antenna cable-routing and remove the cables from their routing guides.
8 Slide the cables through the slots on the computer base.
9 Remove the screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base. 10 Lift the display assembly off the computer base.
1 display asse
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mbly 2 screws (4)
1
2
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Replacing the Display Assembly
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure1 Align the screw holes on the display assembly with the screw holes on the computer
base.
2 Replace the screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base. 3 Slide the cables through the slots on the computer base.4 Close the display and turn the computer over.
5 Route the display, camera, and antenna cables through the routing guides. 6 Replace the screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base. 7 Connect the display and camera cables to the system-board connectors.
8 Connect the antenna cables to the wireless mini-card.
Postrequisites1 Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 10 in "Replacing the Palm Rest" on
page 36.
2 Follow the instructions from step 8 to step 10 in "Replacing the Secondary Hard-Drive (optional)" on page 22.
3 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 15.4 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 13.
5 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.
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Removing the Display Bezel
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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 12.
2 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 14.
3 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 3 in "Removing the Secondary Hard-Drive (optional)" on page 18.
4 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 6 in "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 32.
5 Remove the display assembly. See "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 67.
Procedure1 Using your fingertips, carefully pry up the inside edge of the display bezel.
2 Remove the display bezel off the display back-cover.
1 display bezel
1
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Replacing the Display Bezel
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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
ProcedureAlign the display bezel with the display back-cover, and gently snap the display bezel into place.
Postrequisites1 Replace the display assembly. See "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 70.
2 Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 10 in "Replacing the Palm Rest" on page 36.
3 Follow the instructions from step 8 to step 10 in "Replacing the Secondary Hard-Drive (optional)" on page 22.
4 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 15.5 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 13.6 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.
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Removing the Display Hinges | 73
Removing the Display Hinges
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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 12.
2 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 14.
3 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 3 in "Removing the Secondary Hard-Drive (optional)" on page 18.
4 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 6 in "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 32.
5 Remove the display assembly. See "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 67.6 Remove the display bezel. See "Removing the Display Bezel" on page 71.
Procedure1 Remove the screws that secure the display hinges to the display back-cover.
2 Remove the display hinges off the display back-cover.
1 display back-cover 2 display hinges (2)
3 screws (8)
2
3
1
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Replacing the Display Hinges
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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure1 Align the screw holes on the display hinges with the screw holes on the display back-
cover.
2 Replace the screws that secure the display hinges to the display back-cover.
Postrequisites1 Replace the display bezel. See "Replacing the Display Bezel" on page 72.
2 Replace the display assembly. See "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 70.3 Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 10 in "Replacing the Palm Rest" on
page 36.
4 Follow the instructions from step 8 to step 10 in "Replacing the Secondary Hard-Drive (optional)" on page 22.
5 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 15.
6 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 13.7 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.
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Removing the Display Panel
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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regu
Prerequisite1 Remove the base
2 Remove the batt
3 Follow the instru(optional)" on pa
4 Follow the instru
5 Remove the disp6 Remove the disp7 Remove the disp
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latory_compliance.
s cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 12.
ery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 14.
ctions from step 1 to step 3 in "Removing the Secondary Hard-Drive ge 18.
ctions from step 1 to step 6 in "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 32.
lay assembly. See "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 67.
lay bezel. See "Removing the Display Bezel" on page 71.
lay hinges. See "Removing the Display Hinges" on page 73.
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Procedure1 Remove the screws that secure the display panel to the display back-cover.
2 Carefully turn the display panel over and place it on the display back-cover.
1 screws (4)
3 display back
1
2
3
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2 display panel
-cover
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3 Peel the tape that secures the display cable to the display-panel connector.4 Lift the connector latch and disconnect the display cable from the display-panel
connector.
5 Lift the display panel off the display back-cover.
1 display back
3 tape
5 display pane
2
1
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-cover 2 display cable
4 connector latch
l
34
5
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Replacing the Display Panel
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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure1 Connect the display cable to the display-panel connector and press down on the
connector latch to secure the cable.
2 Adhere the tape to secure the display cable. 3 Carefully rotate the display panel and align the screw holes on the display panel with
the screw holes on the display back-cover.
4 Replace the screws that secure the display panel to the display back-cover.
Postrequisites1 Replace the display hinges. See "Replacing the Display Hinges" on page 74.
2 Replace the display bezel. See "Replacing the Display Bezel" on page 72. 3 Replace the display assembly. See "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 70.
4 Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 10 in "Replacing the Palm Rest" on page 36.
5 Follow the instructions from step 8 to step 10 in "Replacing the Secondary Hard-Drive (optional)" on page 22.
6 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 15.7 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 13.
8 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.
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Removing the 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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regu
Prerequisite1 Remove the base
2 Remove the batt
3 Follow the instru(optional)" on pa
4 Follow the instru
5 Remove the disp6 Remove the disp7 Remove the disp
8 Remove the disp
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latory_compliance.
s cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 12.
ery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 14.
ctions from step 1 to step 3 in "Removing the Secondary Hard-Drive ge 18.
ctions from step 1 to step 6 in "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 32.
lay assembly. See "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 67.
lay bezel. See "Removing the Display Bezel" on page 71.
lay hinges. See "Removing the Display Hinges" on page 73.
lay panel. See "Removing the Display Panel" on page 75.
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Procedure1 Loosen the captive screw that secures the camera module to the display back-cover.
2 Disconnect the camera cable from the camera-module connector.
3 Pry the camera module from the display back-cover.4 Lift the camera module off the display back-cover.
1 captive scre