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Contents Before working inside your computer 10 Before you begin 10 Safety instructions 10 Recommended tools 11 Screw list 12 After working inside your computer 14 Removing the base cover 15 Procedure 15 Replacing the base cover 18 Procedure 18 Removing the battery (half-length 19 Prerequisites 19 Procedure 19 Replacing the battery (half-length 21 Procedure 21 Post-requisites 21 Removing the battery (full-length 22 Prerequisites 22 Procedure 22 3
Contents Before working inside your computer 10 Before you begin 10 Safety instructions 10 Recommended tools 11 Screw list 12 After working inside your computer 14 Removing the base cover 15 Procedure 15 Replacing the base cover 18 Procedure 18 Removing the battery (half-length 19 Prerequisites 19 Procedure 19 Replacing the battery (half-length 21 Procedure 21 Post-requisites 21 Removing the battery (full-length 22 Prerequisites 22 Procedure 22 3
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Replacing the battery (full-length 24 Procedure 24 Post-requisites 24 Removing the hard drive 25 Prerequisites 25 Procedure 25 Replacing the hard drive 30 Procedure 30 Post-requisites 30 Removing the solid-state drive (half-length 31 Prerequisites 31 Procedure 31 Replacing the solid-state drive (half-length 34 Procedure 34 Post-requisites 34 Removing the solid-state drive (full-length 35 Prerequisites 35 Procedure 35 Replacing the solid-state drive (full-length 38 Procedure 38 Post-requisites 38 Removing the speakers 39 Prerequisites 39 Procedure 39 4
Replacing the battery (full-length 24 Procedure 24 Post-requisites 24 Removing the hard drive 25 Prerequisites 25 Procedure 25 Replacing the hard drive 30 Procedure 30 Post-requisites 30 Removing the solid-state drive (half-length 31 Prerequisites 31 Procedure 31 Replacing the solid-state drive (half-length 34 Procedure 34 Post-requisites 34 Removing the solid-state drive (full-length 35 Prerequisites 35 Procedure 35 Replacing the solid-state drive (full-length 38 Procedure 38 Post-requisites 38 Removing the speakers 39 Prerequisites 39 Procedure 39 4
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Replacing the memory modules 55 Procedure 55 Post-requisites 56 Removing the system board 58 Prerequisites 58 Procedure 59 Replacing the system board 62 Procedure 62 Post-requisites 63 Removing the audio daughter-board 64 Prerequisites 64 Procedure 64 Replacing the audio daughter-board 66 Procedure 66 Post-requisites 66 Removing the coin-cell battery 67 Prerequisites 67 Procedure 67 Replacing the coin-cell battery 69 Procedure 69 Post-requisites 69 Removing the keyboard 70 Prerequisites 70 Procedure 70 6
Replacing the memory modules 55 Procedure 55 Post-requisites 56 Removing the system board 58 Prerequisites 58 Procedure 59 Replacing the system board 62 Procedure 62 Post-requisites 63 Removing the audio daughter-board 64 Prerequisites 64 Procedure 64 Replacing the audio daughter-board 66 Procedure 66 Post-requisites 66 Removing the coin-cell battery 67 Prerequisites 67 Procedure 67 Replacing the coin-cell battery 69 Procedure 69 Post-requisites 69 Removing the keyboard 70 Prerequisites 70 Procedure 70 6
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... password 110 Deleting or changing an existing system and or setup password....... 111 Clearing forgotten passwords 112 Clearing CMOS settings 112 Real Time Clock (RTC) battery reset 112 Flashing BIOS (USB key 112 Troubleshooting 113 Flashing the BIOS 113 Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) diagnostics 113 Running the ePSA diagnostics...
... password 110 Deleting or changing an existing system and or setup password....... 111 Clearing forgotten passwords 112 Clearing CMOS settings 112 Real Time Clock (RTC) battery reset 112 Flashing BIOS (USB key 112 Troubleshooting 113 Flashing the BIOS 113 Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) diagnostics 113 Running the ePSA diagnostics...
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... different components to Screw type Quantity Screw image Base cover Palm-rest M2x3 T5 10 assembly System badge Palm-rest M2x8 2 assembly Battery (half- Palm-rest M2x4 4 length) assembly Battery (full- length) Solid-state Solid-state M2x2 1 drive drive bracket Solid-state System board M2x3 1 drive (full- Screw list Component Secured to...
... different components to Screw type Quantity Screw image Base cover Palm-rest M2x3 T5 10 assembly System badge Palm-rest M2x8 2 assembly Battery (half- Palm-rest M2x4 4 length) assembly Battery (full- length) Solid-state Solid-state M2x2 1 drive drive bracket Solid-state System board M2x3 1 drive (full- Screw list Component Secured to...
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...inside your computer. Prerequisites Remove the base cover. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Remove the four screws (M2x4) that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in Before ...working inside your computer. Removing the battery (halflength) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the battery to the palm-rest assembly. 2 Disconnect the battery cable from the system board. 19
...inside your computer. Prerequisites Remove the base cover. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Remove the four screws (M2x4) that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in Before ...working inside your computer. Removing the battery (halflength) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the battery to the palm-rest assembly. 2 Disconnect the battery cable from the system board. 19
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Removing the battery 1 battery cable 3 battery 2 screws (4) 4 palm-rest assembly 4 Turn the computer over, open the display, and press the power button for five seconds to ground the system board. 20 3 Lift the battery off the palm-rest assembly. Figure 3.
Removing the battery 1 battery cable 3 battery 2 screws (4) 4 palm-rest assembly 4 Turn the computer over, open the display, and press the power button for five seconds to ground the system board. 20 3 Lift the battery off the palm-rest assembly. Figure 3.
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...Replace the base cover. 21 For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the battery with the screw holes on the palm-rest assembly. 2 Replace the four screws (M2x4) that shipped...follow the instructions in Before working inside your computer. Replacing the battery (halflength) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the battery to the palm-rest assembly. 3 Connect the battery cable to the system board. After working inside your computer,...
...Replace the base cover. 21 For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the battery with the screw holes on the palm-rest assembly. 2 Replace the four screws (M2x4) that shipped...follow the instructions in Before working inside your computer. Replacing the battery (halflength) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the battery to the palm-rest assembly. 3 Connect the battery cable to the system board. After working inside your computer,...
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...) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the battery to the palm-rest assembly. 2 Disconnect the battery cable from the system board. 22 Prerequisites Remove the base cover. Procedure 1 Remove the seven screws (M2x4) that ...shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in Before working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com...
...) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the battery to the palm-rest assembly. 2 Disconnect the battery cable from the system board. 22 Prerequisites Remove the base cover. Procedure 1 Remove the seven screws (M2x4) that ...shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in Before working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com...
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3 Lift the battery off the palm-rest assembly. Figure 4. Removing the battery 1 palm-rest assembly 3 screws (7) 2 battery cable 4 battery 4 Turn the computer over, open the display, and press the power button for five seconds to ground the system board. 23
3 Lift the battery off the palm-rest assembly. Figure 4. Removing the battery 1 palm-rest assembly 3 screws (7) 2 battery cable 4 battery 4 Turn the computer over, open the display, and press the power button for five seconds to ground the system board. 23
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...) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the battery to the palm-rest assembly. 3 Connect the battery cable to the system board. Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the battery with the screw holes on the palm-rest assembly. 2 Replace the seven screws (M2x4) that shipped with your... inside your computer, follow the steps in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
...) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the battery to the palm-rest assembly. 3 Connect the battery cable to the system board. Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the battery with the screw holes on the palm-rest assembly. 2 Replace the seven screws (M2x4) that shipped with your... inside your computer, follow the steps in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
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...do not remove the hard drive while the computer is in After working inside your computer. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. 2 Remove the battery (half-length). Procedure 1 Remove the four screws (M2x4) that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in sleep or on state.... For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. Removing the hard drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the ...
...do not remove the hard drive while the computer is in After working inside your computer. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. 2 Remove the battery (half-length). Procedure 1 Remove the four screws (M2x4) that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in sleep or on state.... For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. Removing the hard drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the ...
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...drive assembly. 6 Replace the four screws (M2x4) screws that shipped with the screw holes on the hard- Post-requisites 1 Replace the battery (half-length). 2 Replace the base cover. 30 After working inside your computer, follow the steps in After working inside your computer. ... palm-rest assembly. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Hard drives are fragile. Replacing the hard drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that...
...drive assembly. 6 Replace the four screws (M2x4) screws that shipped with the screw holes on the hard- Post-requisites 1 Replace the battery (half-length). 2 Replace the base cover. 30 After working inside your computer, follow the steps in After working inside your computer. ... palm-rest assembly. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Hard drives are fragile. Replacing the hard drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that...
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... the instructions in Before working inside your computer. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. 2 Remove the battery (half-length) or the battery (full-length). For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. After working inside your computer, follow the steps in After working inside your computer.
... the instructions in Before working inside your computer. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. 2 Remove the battery (half-length) or the battery (full-length). For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. After working inside your computer, follow the steps in After working inside your computer.
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..., read the safety information that shipped with the tabs in the solidstate drive slot. 4 Slide the solid-state drive assembly at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at an angle into the solid-state drive slot. ...-state drive. 2 Replace the screw (M2x2) that secures the solid-state drive to the system board. Post-requisites 1 Replace the battery (half-length) or the battery (full-length). 2 Replace the base cover. 34 After working inside your computer, follow the steps in After working inside your computer...
..., read the safety information that shipped with the tabs in the solidstate drive slot. 4 Slide the solid-state drive assembly at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at an angle into the solid-state drive slot. ...-state drive. 2 Replace the screw (M2x2) that secures the solid-state drive to the system board. Post-requisites 1 Replace the battery (half-length) or the battery (full-length). 2 Replace the base cover. 34 After working inside your computer, follow the steps in After working inside your computer...
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... (M2x3) that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in Before working inside your computer. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. 2 Remove the battery (half-length) or the battery (full-length). After working inside your computer, follow the steps in After working inside your computer. Removing the solid-state drive (full-length... information that secures the solid-state drive to the system board. 35 For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
... (M2x3) that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in Before working inside your computer. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. 2 Remove the battery (half-length) or the battery (full-length). After working inside your computer, follow the steps in After working inside your computer. Removing the solid-state drive (full-length... information that secures the solid-state drive to the system board. 35 For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
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... inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the solid-state drive to the solid-state drive. 2 Slide the solid-state drive at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at an angle into the solid-state drive slot. 3 Press the other... the thermal pad to the system board. After working inside your computer, follow the steps in After working inside your computer. Post-requisites 1 Replace the battery (half-length) or the battery (full-length). 2 Replace the base cover. 38
... inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the solid-state drive to the solid-state drive. 2 Slide the solid-state drive at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at an angle into the solid-state drive slot. 3 Press the other... the thermal pad to the system board. After working inside your computer, follow the steps in After working inside your computer. Post-requisites 1 Replace the battery (half-length) or the battery (full-length). 2 Replace the base cover. 38
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Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. 2 Remove the battery (half-length) or the battery (full-length). Removing the speakers WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the speakers to the palm-rest assembly. 39 ... your computer and follow the instructions in Before working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. 2 Remove the battery (half-length) or the battery (full-length). Removing the speakers WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the speakers to the palm-rest assembly. 39 ... your computer and follow the instructions in Before working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
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... inside your computer, follow the steps in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Using the alignment posts, place the speakers on the palm-rest assembly. 2 Replace the four screws (M2x2) that shipped with your computer...
... inside your computer, follow the steps in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Using the alignment posts, place the speakers on the palm-rest assembly. 2 Replace the four screws (M2x2) that shipped with your computer...
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After working inside your computer, follow the steps in After working inside your computer. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. 2 Remove the battery (half-length) or the battery (full-length). Procedure 1 Loosen the captive screw that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in Before working inside your computer. Removing the wireless ... the wireless card. 3 Disconnect the antenna cables from the wireless card. 42 For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
After working inside your computer, follow the steps in After working inside your computer. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. 2 Remove the battery (half-length) or the battery (full-length). Procedure 1 Loosen the captive screw that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in Before working inside your computer. Removing the wireless ... the wireless card. 3 Disconnect the antenna cables from the wireless card. 42 For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
