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1. 103 REMOVING the Speakers sies isses Qo ttr gels a 105 Replacing the Speakers eiii oreet ecc hee tes 105 CHAPTER 24 CONSUMER IR BOARD ex 106 Removing the Consumer IR 108 Replacing the Consumer IR 108 CHAPTER 25 BATTERY LATCH ASSEMBLY sieni 109 Removing the Battery Latch Assembly Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly CHAPTER 2080 112 Configuring the 05 d baec pere aed 113 Flashing the BIOS 25 areata acs 118 CONTENTS Og CHAPTER 1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN This section provides procedures for removing and installing the components 8 WIM LO AIN in your computer Unless otherwise noted each procedure assumes that the CHAPTER 1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN f 0wing conditons exist You have performed the steps in Turning Off Your Computer on page 7 and Before Working Inside Your Computer on page 8 You have read the safety information that shipped with your computer A component can be replaced or if purchased separately installed by performing the removal procedure in reverse order Recommended Tools The procedures in this docum
2. 52 AVIN CHAPTER 22 SYSTEM BOARD CHAPTER 22 SYSTEM BOARD The system boards BIOS chip contains the Service Tag which is also visible on a barcode label on the bottom of the computer The Service Tag has to be entered inthe replacement system board s BIOS chip using the System Setup utility System Board N gt gt WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as a connector on the back of the computer CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CAUTION To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Removing the Battery Pack on page 11 before working inside the computer CAUTION Handle components and cards by their edges and avoid touching pins and contacts CHAPTER 22 SYSTEM BOARD vr the System Board 10 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 Remove the battery pack see Removing the Battery
3. on page 11 Remove the compartment door see Removing the Compartment Door on page 14 Remove the hard drive s see Removing the Hard Drive s on page 17 Disconnect the processor thermal fan cable from the system board connector see Removing the Processor Thermal Fan on page 22 Disconnect the coin cell battery cable from the system board connector see Removing the Coin Cell Battery on page 25 Remove the memory module s see Removing the Memory Module s on page 28 Remove the palm rest see Removing the Palm Rest on page 42 Remove the center control cover see Removing the Center Control Cover on page 33 Remove the keyboard see Removing the Keyboard on page 38 Remove the left and right brackets see Removing the Brackets on page 47 Remove the magnesium cover see Removing the Magnesium Cover on page 50 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 CHAPTER 22 SYSTEM BOARD Remove the input output board see Removing the Input Output Board on page 64 Remove the optical drive see Removing the Optical Drive on page 69 Remove the Mini Card s see Removing the Mini Card s on page 74 Remove the processor heat sink see Removing the Processor Heat Sink on page 79 Remove the processor see Removing the Processor on page 83 Remove the graphics card s see Removing the Graphics Card s on page 87 Disconnect the graphics
4. 1 processor thermal fan 2 captive screws 3 3 processor thermal fan cable connector VES 1022 CHAPTER 6 COIN CELL BATTERY MYTV 9 CHAPTER 6 COIN CELL BATTERY Coin Cell Battery WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching unpainted metal surface such as a connector on the back of the computer CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CAUTION To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Removing the Battery Pack on page 11 before working inside the computer CHAPTER 6 COIN CELL BATTERY 22 024 REMOVINE the Coin Cell Battery Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 Remove the battery pack see Removing the Battery Pack on page 1 Remove the compartment door see Removing the Compartment Door on page 14 Disconnect the coin cell battery cable from the system board connector Lift the coin cell battery off the computer base Replacing th
5. 6 Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the spring locks on the memory Replacing the Memory Module s module connector until the module pops up 7 Remove the memory module 4 CAUTION If you need to install memory modules two connectors install a memory module in the lower connector before you install a module in the upper connector 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 2 Align the notch the memory module with the tab on the memory module connector 3 Insert the module into the memory module connector at a 45 degree angle and press the module down until it clicks into place If you do not hear the click remove the module and reinstall it 1 memory module connector 3 memory module 2 spring locks 2 1 tab 2 notch memory module and reinstall it Forcing the memory module door to close may damage your computer 9 CAUTION If the memory module door is difficult to close remove the gt e NOTE If the memory module is not installed properly the computer may not boot Align and insert the memory module door tabs into the slots on the computer base Replace and tighten the captive screw that secures the memory module door to the computer base Replace the compartment door see Replacing the Compartment Door on page 14 Replace the battery pack see Replacing the Battery Pack on page 11 CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all screws
6. Using the pull tab slide the primary hard drive HDDO towards the back of the hard drive bay and lift it out ak WN Primary Hard Drive HDDO 1 primary hard drive HDDO 2 captive screws 4 3 pulltab CHAPTER 4 HARD DRIVE S If your computer has a secondary hard drive HDD a Loosen the four captive screws on the secondary hard drive HDDI b Using the pull tab lift the secondary hard drive HDD1 out of the hard drive bay 1 Secondary Hard Drive HDD1 3 pulltab captive screws 4 2 secondary hard drive HDD1 988401 4 5 7 Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive bracket to the hard drive 9 Remove the interposer from the hard drive if applicable 8 Slide the hard drive out of the hard drive bracket 1 hard drive 3 screws 4 l interposer 2 harddrive 2 harddrive bracket Replacing the Hard Drive s 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 2 Remove the new drive from its packaging Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive CAUTION Use firm and even pressure to slide the drive into place If you use excessive force you may damage the connector Connect the interposer to the hard drive if applicable Slide the hard drive into the hard drive bracket Replace the four screws that secure the hard drive bracket to the hard drive Place the hard drive in the hard drive bay a lf your computer ha
7. information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or periodically touching unpainted metal surface such as a connector on the back of the computer CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CAUTION To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main AN battery see Removing the Battery Pack on page 11 before working inside the computer CHAPTER 16 WIRELESS MINI CARD S CHAPTER 16 WIRELESS MINI CARD S Removing the Mini Card s 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 Remove the battery pack see Removing the Battery Pack on page 1 Remove the palm rest see Removing the Palm Rest on page 42 Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini Card s Pull back the securing clips to release the Mini Card s e P t IN 1 1 securing clips 2 3 WLAN Mini Card 1 antenna cable WPAN Bluetooth Mini Card 2 antenna cables 2 or 3 4 system board connector 2 securing clips 2 4 system board connector 6 A 1 Lift the Mini Card s at an angle and remove it from the system board connector CAUT
8. on page 47 Disconnect the graphics card cable from the connector on the primary graphics card Remove the two screws that secure the secondary graphics card to the System board Lift the secondary graphics card at an angle and remove it from the System board connector CHAPTER 19 GRAPHICS CARD S 1 graphics card cable connector 2 secondary graphics card 3 screws 2 988 987 7 remove the primary graphics a Remove the left bracket see Removing the Brackets on page 47 b Remove the two screws that secure the primary graphics card to the system board Lift the primary graphics card at an angle and remove it from the system board connector 1 screws 2 2 primary graphics card CHAPTER 19 GRAPHICS CARD S Replacing the Graphics 5 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 To replace the primary graphics card a Insert the primary graphics card at a 45 degree angle into the system board connector b Replace the two screws that secure the primary graphics card to the system board Replace the left bracket see Replacing the Brackets on page 47 To replace the secondary graphics card if applicable a Insert the secondary graphics card at a 45 degree angle into the system board connector b Replace the two screws that secure the secondary graphics card to the system board c Connectthe graphics card cable to the connector on the primary
9. AVIN LEYTE CHAPTER 21 GRAPHICS CARD BLANK CHAPTER 21 GRAPHICS CARD BLANK If your computer has a dual graphics configuration the secondary graphics card is already installed on the right side of the computer base to remove and replace the graphics card see the instructions in Graphics Card s on page 85 and Graphics Card Fan s on page 90 If you do not have a secondary graphics card your computer will have a graphics card blank instead Mie v 094 Graphics Card Blank WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or periodically touching unpainted metal surface such as a connector on the back of the computer CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CAUTION To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main AN battery see Removing the Battery Pack on page 11 before working inside the computer CHAPTER 21 GRAPHICS CARD BLANK logs the Graphics Card Blank Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 Remove the battery pack
10. Before You Begin page 6 Remove the battery pack see Removing the Battery Pack on page 11 Remove the compartment door see Removing the Compartment Door on page 14 Remove the two screws that secure the center control cover to the computer base CHAPTER 8 CENTER CONTROL COVER CHAPTER 8 CENTER CONTROL COVER 5 Turn computer top side up and open the display as far as it will open 7 Turnthe center control cover as shown in the illustration Release the connector latch to disconnect the cable from the center control CAUTION Be extremely careful when removing the center control cover cover connector The center control cover along with the cable that connects it to the system board connector are very fragile Lift the center control cover off the computer 6 Prythe center control cover up with a flat blade screwdriver until you see the cable that connects the center control cover to the system board connector 1 center control cover 3 cable 1 center control cover 2 connector latch Replacing the Center Control Cover 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 2 Slide the cable into the center control cover connector and pull down the connector latch to secure the cable to the connector Align the center control cover with the computer and snap the cover in place 4 Turn the computer over and replace the two screws that secure the center control cover to
11. CONTROL COVER 31 Removing the Center Control 33 Replacing the Center Control Cover 35 CHAPTER KEYBOARD 36 Removing the Keyboard 38 Replacing the Keyboard riten 39 5 5 deua dea ad 40 Removing the Palm eek etr ees 42 Replacing the Palm Rest exte xa enr TREE EUER 44 CHAPTER TI BRACKETS mik beue DERE ad dain 45 REMOVING the Brackets cite 47 Replacing the Brackets 5 o eor I vies 47 CHAPTER 12 MAGNESIUM COVER nme 48 Removing the Magnesium 50 Replacing the Magnesium 52 CHAPTER 13 DISPLAY EI PIS ERES tenes 53 Removing the Display Assembly 55 Replacing the Display Assembly 56 Removing the Display Back 57 Replacing the Display Back 59 Removing the AlienHead 60 Replacing the AlienHead 61 CHAPTER 14 INPUT OUTPUT BOARD carr Rr rr 62 Re
12. DRIVE MYT 33 CHAPTER 15 OPTICAL DRIVE 7067 Optical Drive gt gt gt WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as a connector on the back of the computer CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CAUTION To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Removing the Battery Pack on page 11 before working inside the computer CHAPTER 15 OPTICAL DRIVE O58 the Optical Drive Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 Remove the battery pack see Removing the Battery Pack on page 1 3 Remove the compartment door see Removing the Compartment Door on page 14 4 Remove the center control cover see Removing the Center Control Cover on page 33 5 Remove the keyboard see Removing the Keyboard on page 38 6 Remove the palm rest see Removing the Palm Rest on page 42 7 Remove the left and right brackets see Removing the Brackets
13. card fan s cable from the system board connector see Removing the Graphics Card Fan s on page 92 Remove the graphics card blank if applicable see Removing the Graphics Card Blank on page 96 Remove the five screws that secure the system board to the computer base Disconnect the consumer IR cable from the connectors on the system board and consumer IR board Disconnect the left speaker light cable from the system board connector Lift the system board at an angle and remove it from the computer base vvv system board screws 5 left speaker light cable connector consumer IR cable connector on consumer IR board consumer IR cable connector on system board CHAPTER 22 SYSTEM BOARD 1016 Replacing the System Board Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 2 Align the connectors the system board with the slots on the computer 3 Connect the consumer IR cable to the connectors on the system board and the consumer IR board 4 Connect the left speaker light cable to the system board connector 5 Replace the five screws that secure the system board to the computer base 6 Replace the graphics card blank if applicable see Replacing the Graphics Card Blank on page 96 7 Connect the graphics fan s cable to the system board connector see Replacing the Graphics Card Fan s on page 93 8 Replace the graphics card s see Replacing the Graphics C
14. on page 47 8 Remove the magnesium cover see Removing the Magnesium Cover on page 50 9 Remove the input output board see Removing the Input Output Board on page 64 CHAPTER 15 OPTICAL DRIVE 10 Remove the two screws that secure the optical drive to the computer base Tl Release the connector latch and disconnect the optical drive cable from the System board connector 1 connector latch 3 screws 2 2 optical drive cable 4 optical drive Sot 069 CHAPTER 15 OPTICAL DRIVE 12 Remove the five screws that secure the optical drive bracket to the optical 13 Disconnect the optical drive cable from the optical drive and remove the drive cable 9 lt 1 optical drive cable 2 optical drive 1 screws 5 3 optical drive 2 optical drive bracket 1070 CHAPTER 15 OPTICAL DRIVE Replacing the Optical Drive Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 2 Connect the optical drive cable to the optical drive 3 Replace the five screws that secure the optical drive bracket to the optical drive 4 Place the optical drive in the computer base 5 Slide the optical drive cable into the system board connector and pull down the connector latch to secure the cable to the connector 6 Replace the two screws that secure the optical drive to the computer base 7 Replace the input output board see Replacing the Input Output Board on page 66 8 Replace the magnesium cover see Replacin
15. page 6 Remove the battery pack see Removing the Battery Pack on page 11 Remove the compartment door see Removing the Compartment Door on page 14 Remove the center control cover see Removing the Center Control Cover on page 33 Remove the keyboard see Removing the Keyboard on page 38 Remove the palm rest see Removing the Palm Rest on page 42 Remove the left and right brackets see Removing the Brackets page 47 Remove the magnesium cover see Removing the Magnesium Cover on page 50 Remove the display assembly see Removing the Display Assembly on page 55 Remove the two screws that secure the display back cover door to the display assembly 1 screws 2 CHAPTER 13 DISPLAY display assembly ven day 1 Slide the display back cover door out and lift it off the display assembly display back cover door CHAPTER 13 DISPLAY 12 Remove the two screws that secure the display back cover to the display assembly 13 Disconnect the AlienHead cable from the connector 14 Slide the display back cover up and lift it off the display assembly 1 display back cover 3 AlienHead cable connector 2 screws 2 CSS 058 Replacing the Display Back Cover Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 Align the display back cover with the back of the display assembly and slide it into position Connect the AlienHead cable to the connec
16. screws that secure the palm rest to the computer base 1 battery bay CHAPTER 10 PALM REST screws 3 55 4 CHAPTER 10 PALM REST 4 Turn the computer over and slide the palm rest out as shown in the 5 Easethe palm rest up until you see the cable that connects the touch pad to illustration the system board connector 6 Turnthe palm rest over and pull the tabs the touch pad connector to CAUTION Be extremely careful when removing the palm rest The palm rest along with the cable that connects the touch pad to the system Mori board connector are very fragile 7 Lift the palm rest off the computer 1 tabs on the touch pad connector 3 touch pad 0 gt penses 2 touch pad cable 4 palmrest Replacing the Palm Rest 2 3 4 5 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin page 6 Slide the touch pad cable into the touch pad connector and push the tabs on the touch pad connector to secure the cable Align the tabs on the palm rest with the slots on the computer Slide the palm rest into position Turn the computer over and replace the three screws that secure the palm rest to the computer base Replace the battery pack see Replacing the Battery Pack on page 11 CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer Failure
17. see Removing the Battery Pack on page 11 Remove the compartment door see Removing the Compartment Door on page 14 Remove the center control cover see Removing the Center Control Cover on page 33 Remove the keyboard see Removing the Keyboard on page 38 Remove the right bracket see Removing the Brackets on page 47 Loosen the three captive screws that secure the graphics card blank to the computer base Lift the graphics card blank off the computer base 1 graphics card blank CHAPTER 21 GRAPHICS CARD BLANK 2 captive screws 3 4 1096 Replacing the Graphics Card Blank Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 Place the graphics card blank in the computer base Tighten the three captive screws that secure the graphics card blank to the computer base Replace the right bracket see Replacing the Brackets on page 47 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard on page 39 Replace the center control cover see Replacing the Center Control Cover on page 35 Replace the compartment door see Replacing the Compartment Door on page 14 Replace the battery pack see Replacing the Battery Pack on page 11 CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer CHAPTER 21 GRAPHICS CARD BLANK ove vr 097
18. the computer base 5 Replace the compartment door see Replacing the Compartment Door on page 14 6 Replace the battery pack see Replacing the Battery on page 11 CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer CHAPTER 8 CENTER CONTROL COVER 91935 9 XXXSWI 30 CHAPTER 9 KEYBOARD ve N gt gt gt WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as a connector on the back of the computer CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CAUTION To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Removing the Battery Pack on page 11 before working inside the computer CHAPTER 9 KEYBOARD 56 037 Removing the Keyboard Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 Remove the battery pack se
19. your warranty CAUTION To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Removing the Battery Pack on page 11 before working inside the computer CHAPTER 3 COMPARTMENT DOOR 3 Removing the Compartment Door 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 2 Remove the battery pack see Removing the Battery page 11 3 Loosen the two captive screws and remove the compartment door Replacing the Compartment Door 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 2 Align the compartment door tabs with the slots on the base of the computer 3 Place the compartment door and tighten the two captive screws 4 Replace the battery pack see Replacing the Battery on page 11 captive screws 2 3 compartment door tabs 3 2 compartment door 232 014 CHAPTER 4 HARD DRIVE S 3 AYIN CHAPTER 4 HARD DRIVE S O15 Hard 5 gt gt EB WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance WARNING If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is hot do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive CAUTION To prevent data loss turn o
20. ACIENWARE 17 SERVICE MANUAL Notes Cautions and Warnings K AN NOTE A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer CAUTION A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem WARNING A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage personal injury or death The contents herein are subject to change without notice 2010 Dell Inc All rights reserved Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the prior written permission of Dell Inc is strictly prohibited Trademarks used in this manual Alienwareis a registered trademark of Alienware Corporation Dell and the Dell Logo are trademarks of Dell Inc Bluetooth is a registeredtrademarkowned by Bluetooth SIG Inc andis used by Dellunderlicense Microsoft Windows and the Windows start button logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Phoenix FailSafe is a trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this manual to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products Dell Inc disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own Rev March 2010 5 CHAPTER 1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN nm E eere edm hx Rims 6 Recommended TOO Sin
21. Allows you to enable or disable the turbo mode Allows you to enter the memory voltage Allows you to set the processor Vcore voltage Allows you to configure the processor over clocking frequency Security Menu System Password Status Set System Password User Password Status Set User Password Enable Password on Boot Failsafe Asset Tag CHAPTER 26 BIOS Displays the status of the system password The system password is also known as the Master Supervisor password Set The system password is enabled Clear The system password is disabled Allows you to set the system password The system password controls access to the system setup Utility Displays the status of the user password Set The user password is enabled and the built in PS 2 compatible mouse controller is enabled Clear The user password is disabled and the built in PS 2 compatible mouse controller is disabled Allows you to set the user password The user password controls access to the computer at boot Allows you to enable or disable password entry on boot Allows you to enable or disable the Phoenix FailSafe security software to protect track and manage your laptop and your digital files if your laptop is lost or stolen Displays the asset tag Power Menu A C Adapter Rating A C Adapter Warnings USB Wake Support USB Power Share Boot Menu Use the plus or minus keys to change the
22. E If you are installing a communication card from a source other than Dell or Alienware you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities 5 Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the Mini Card s you are installing The following table provides the antenna cable color scheme for the Mini Card supported by your computer Connectors on the Mini Card Antenna Cable Color Scheme WLAN 2 or 3 antenna cables Main WLAN white triangle white Auxiliary WLAN black triangle black MIMO WLAN gray triangle gray optional WPAN one antenna cable WPAN blue n 076 CHAPTER 17 PROCESSOR HEAT SINK XXXSWI 33 CLAW CHAPTER 17 PROCESSOR HEAT SINK Processor Heat Sink WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or periodically touching unpainted metal surface such as a connector on the back of the computer CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CAUTION To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main AN battery see Removing the Battery P
23. ION When the Mini Card is not in the computer store it in protective antistatic packaging For more information see Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge in the safety information that shipped with your computer WLAN Mini Card 2 system board connector CHAPTER 16 WIRELESS MINI CARD S lt NN oe WS 9 1 WPAN Bluetooth Mini Card 2 system board connector v 78 CHAPTER 16 WIRELESS MINI CARD S Replacing the Mini Card s 7 Secure the unused antenna cables in the protective mylar sleeve 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 8 Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest on page 44 2 Remove the new Mini Card from its packaging 9 Replace the battery pack see Replacing the Battery Pack on page 1 CAUTION Use firm and even pressure to slide the card into place If you CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure VAN use excessive force you may damage the connector that no stray screws remain inside the computer Failure to do so may 2 result in damage to the computer 3 Insert the Mini Card s at 45 degree angle into the appropriate system board connector For example the WLAN card connector is labeled WLAN and so on 10 Install the drivers and utilities for your computer as required 4 Press the other end of the Mini Card s down into the slot on the system aM board until it clicks into place 4 NOT
24. OS Setup Utility by pressing F2 when prompted NOTE Keyboard failure may result when a key on the keyboard is held down for extended periods of time To avoid possible keyboard failure press and release F2 in even intervals until the System Setup screen appears NOTE If you waittoolong and the operating system logo appears continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop then shut down your laptop and try again 7 System Setup Screens The BIOS Setup Utility window displays current or changeable configuration information for your laptop Information is divided into five menus Main Advanced Security Boot and Exit Key functions appear at the bottom of the BIOS Setup Utility window and lists keys and their functions within the active field System Setup Options NOTE Depending on your computer and installed devices the items listed in this section may not appear or may not appear exactly as listed Main Menu System Time System Date Alienware Set Service Tag Service Tag BIOS Version EC Version CPU CPU Speed CPU Cache CPU ID Displays the system time Displays the system date Displays the model number of your computer Allows you to enter your computer service tag after a system board replacement Displays the service tag of your computer splays the BIOS revision splays the EC firmware version splays the type of processor splays the speed of the p
25. Remove the speaker cables from the routing guides Lift the speakers off the computer base Replacing the Speakers BON Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 Place the speakers on the computer base Route the speaker cables into the routing guides Replace the system board see Replacing the System Board on page 102 CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer 1 speaker cables CHAPTER 23 SPEAKERS 2 speakers 2 5105 CHAPTER 24 CONSUMER IR BOARD VTL 38 AL XSVIV CHAPTER 24 CONSUMER IR BOARD ven aang Consumer IR Board WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or periodically touching unpainted metal surface such as a connector on the back of the computer CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CAUTION To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main AN battery see Removing the B
26. ack on page 11 before working inside the computer CHAPTER 17 PROCESSOR HEAT SINK REMOVINE the Processor Heat Sink 9 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 Remove the battery pack see Removing the Battery Pack on page 1 Remove the compartment door see Removing the Compartment Door on page 14 Remove the center control cover see Removing the Center Control Cover on page 33 Remove the keyboard see Removing the Keyboard on page 38 Remove the palm rest see Removing the Palm Rest on page 42 Remove the left and right brackets see Removing the Brackets on page 47 Remove the magnesium cover see Removing the Magnesium Cover on page 50 Loosen the six captive screws that secure the processor heat sink to the system board 10 Lift the processor heat sink off the system board 1 CHAPTER 17 PROCESSOR HEAT SINK captive screws 6 2 processor heat sink ost Replacing the Processor Heat Sink 1 2 K Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 Peel the backing off the thermal cooling pads attached to the new processor heat sink NOTE If the processor heat sink is replaced the thermal cooling pads will be attached to the new processor heat sink Do not reuse the old thermal cooling pads Place the processor heat sink on the system board Tighten the six captive screws that secure the processor heat sink to
27. age to the system board remove the main AN battery see Removing the Battery Pack on page 11 before working inside the computer CHAPTER 14 INPUT OUTPUT BOARD 1063 CHAPTER 14 INPUT OUTPUT BOARD the Input Output Board 9 Release the connector latches on both ends of the ExpressCard cable and Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 remove the cable Remove the battery pack see Removing the Battery Pack on page 1 3 Remove the compartment door see Removing the Compartment Door on page 14 4 Remove the center control cover see Removing the Center Control Cover on page 33 5 Remove the keyboard see Removing the Keyboard on page 38 6 Remove the palm rest see Removing the Palm Rest on page 42 7 Remove the left and right brackets see Removing the Brackets on page 47 8 Remove the magnesium cover see Removing the Magnesium Cover on page 50 1 input output board 2 ExpressCard cable CHAPTER 14 INPUT OUTPUT BOARD 10 Disconnect the speaker cable right speaker light cable and audio cable from 1 Remove the three screws that secure the input output board to the system the respective connectors on the system board and remove the cables from board and remove the earthing cable the routing guides 12 Tilt the input output board at an angle and lift it out of the computer base 1 audio cable connector 4 right speaker light cable co
28. and a graphics cable connecting the primary and secondary graphics cards Graphics Card s WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or periodically touching unpainted metal surface such as a connector on the back of the computer CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CAUTION To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main AN battery see Removing the Battery Pack on page 11 before working inside the computer CHAPTER 19 GRAPHICS CARD S loge Removing the Graphics Card s Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 Remove the battery pack see Removing the Battery Pack on page 3 the compartment door see Removing the Compartment Door page 14 Remove the center control cover see Removing the Center Control Cover on page 33 5 Remove the keyboard see Removing the Keyboard on page 38 6 Toremove the secondary graphics card if applicable a b Remove the right bracket see Removing the Brackets
29. and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer Turn on the computer As the computer boots it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer click Start Control Panel System and Security System CHAPTER 7 MEMORY MODULE S co CHAPTER 8 CENTER CONTROL COVER ICAI SCALE 39701 CHAPTER 8 CENTER CONTROL COVER 799 031 Center Control Cover WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching unpainted metal surface such as a connector on the back of the computer CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CAUTION To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main AN battery see Removing the Battery Pack on page 11 before working inside the computer CHAPTER 8 CENTER CONTROL COVER Removing the Center Control Cover 1 oF 4 Follow the instructions in
30. ap or periodically touching unpainted metal surface such as a connector on the back of the computer CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CAUTION To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main AN battery see Removing the Battery Pack on page 11 before working inside the computer CHAPTER 20 GRAPHICS CARD FAN S 228 Removing the Graphics Card Fan s 11 12 CHAPTER 20 GRAPHICS CARD 5 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 Remove the battery pack see Removing the Battery Pack on page 1 Remove the compartment door see Removing the Compartment Door on page 14 Remove the center control cover see Removing the Center Control Cover on page 33 Remove the keyboard see Removing the Keyboard on page 38 Remove the left bracket see Removing the Brackets on page 47 Remove the primary graphics card see Removing the Graphics Card s on page 87 Remove the right bracket see Removing the Brackets on page 47 NOTE If your computer has two graphics cards then your computer will have two graphics card fans Remove the secondary graphics card if applicable see Removing the Graphics Card s on page 87 Loosen the three captive screws that secure the graphics card fan to the 1 pr
31. ard s on page 89 9 Replace the processor see Replacing the Processor on page 84 10 Replace the processor heat sink see Replacing the Processor Heat Sink on page 80 Replace the Mini Card s see Replacing the Mini Card s on page 76 12 Replace the optical drive see Replacing the Optical Drive on page 71 13 Replace the input output board see Replacing the Input Output Board on page 66 14 Replace the magnesium cover see Replacing the Magnesium on page 52 16 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard page 39 15 Replace the left and right brackets see Replacing the Brackets on page 47 17 18 19 20 l 22 23 24 CHAPTER 22 SYSTEM BOARD Replace the center control cover see Replacing the Center Control Cover on page 35 Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest on page 44 Replace the memory module s see Replacing the Memory Module s on page 29 Connect the coin cell battery cable to the system board connector see Replacing the Coin Cell Battery on page 25 Connect the processor thermal fan cable to the system board connector see Replacing the Processor Thermal on page 22 Replace the hard drive s see Replacing the Hard Drive s on page 19 Replace the compartment door see Replacing the Compartment Door on page 14 Replace the battery pack see Replacing the Battery Pac
32. attery Pack on page 11 before working inside the computer CHAPTER 24 CONSUMER IR BOARD were 0107 Removing the Consumer IR Board 1 2 3 4 5 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin page 6 Remove the system board see Removing the System Board on page 99 Remove the speakers see Removing the Speakers on page 105 Remove the two screws that secure the consumer IR board to the computer base Lift the consumer IR board off the computer base Replacing the Consumer IR Board Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 Place the consumer IR board on the computer base Replace the two screws that secure the consumer IR board to the computer base Replace the speakers see Replacing the Speakers on page 105 Replace the system board see Replacing the System Board on page 102 CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer 1 consumer IR board CHAPTER 24 CONSUMER IR BOARD 2 screws 2 CHAPTER 25 BATTERY LATCH ASSEMBLY 33 WAI MMIII CHAPTER 25 BATTERY LATCH ASSEMBLY ee vous Battery Latch Assembly WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Reg
33. boot device priority You can choose from Displays the AC adapter rating Allows you to choose if the computer should display warning messages when you use certain power adapters The computer displays these messages if you attempt to use a power adapter that has too little capacity for your configuration Allows you to enable USB devices to wake the computer from standby mode or to disable the USB wake support feature Allows you to enable USB chargeable devices to charge when the computer is turned off or in standby mode or to disable the USB power share feature Hard Drive USB Storage CD DVD BD Removable Devices Network Exit Menu Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes CHAPTER 26 BIOS Allows you to exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS Allows you to exit utility without saving System Setup data to CMOS Allows you to load default values for all System Setup items Allows you to load previous values from CMOS for all System Setup items Allows you to save System Setup data to CMOS Flashing the BIOS The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board To flash the BIOS 1 Turn on the computer 2 Goto support dell com support downloads 3 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer 4 If you have your computer s Service Tag NOTE The Ser
34. cket cam screw Replacing the Processor Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 CAUTION Ensure that the cam lock is in the fully open position before seating the processor Seating the processor properly in the ZIF socket does not require force CAUTION A processor that is not properly seated can result in an intermittent connection or permanent damage to the processor and ZIF socket Align the 1 corner of the processor so that it points to the triangle on the ZIF socket and insert the processor into the ZIF socket When the processor is correctly seated all four corners are aligned at the same height If one or more corners of the processor are higher than the others the processor 15 not seated correctly CAUTION To prevent intermittent contact between the ZIF socket cam screw and the processor when removing or replacing the processor press to apply slight pressure to the center of the processor while turning the cam screw 3 Tighten the ZIF socket by turning the cam screw clockwise to secure the processor to the system board CAUTION If the processor processor fan and heat sink assembly or system board is replaced use the thermal cooling pads provided in the replacement kit to ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved Do not reuse the old thermal cooling pads 12 CHAPTER 18 PROCESSOR Peel the backing off the new thermal cool
35. e Removing the Battery Pack on page 11 the compartment door see Removing the Compartment Door on page 14 Remove the center control cover see Removing the Center Control Cover on page 33 Remove the five screws that secure the keyboard to the computer mm a CAUTION Be extremely careful when removing the keyboard The keyboard along with the cables that connect it to the system board connector are very fragile 6 Slide and lift the keyboard towards the display until the tabs come out of the slots on the chassis 1 screws 5 2 keyboard 3 tabs 7 CHAPTER 9 KEYBOARD 998 538 Turn the keyboard over 8 Release the connector latches and disconnect the keyboard cable and keyboard light cable from the respective system board connectors 9 Lift the keyboard off the computer 1 keyboard cable connector 2 keyboard light cable connector 3 keyboard CHAPTER 9 KEYBOARD Replacing the Keyboard NS mh Follow the instructions Before You Begin on page 6 Slide the keyboard cable and the keyboard light cable into the respective system board connectors and pull down the connector latches to secure the cables to the connectors Align the tabs on the keyboard with the slots on the chassis and place the keyboard on the computer Replace the five screws that secure the keyboard to the computer base Replace the center control cover see Replacing the Center Contr
36. e Coin Cell Battery BON Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 Place the coin cell battery in the slot on the computer base Connect the coin cell battery cable to the system board connector Replace the compartment door see Replacing the Compartment Door on page 14 Replace the battery pack see Replacing the Battery Pack on page 11 CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer 1 coin cell battery 2 CHAPTER 6 COIN CELL BATTERY coin cell battery cable connector CHAPTER 7 MEMORY MODULE S C C You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the NATAT 707314 TRIS system board See the Basic Specifications section in your Mobile Manual or in CHAPTER 7 MEMORY MODU LE S the Comprehensive Specifications at support dell com manuals for information on the memory supported by your computer Install only memory modules that are supported by your computer Vij NOTE Memory modules purchased from Dell or Alienware are covered K under your computer warranty Your computer has two user accessible SODIMM sockets that can be accessed from the bottom of the computer ven Memory Module s WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer Fo
37. e the latch spring over the hook on the battery latch assembly Ensure that the newly installed latch moves smoothly and freely when pushed and released Replace the system board see Replacing the System Board on page 102 CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer CHAPTER 25 BATTERY LATCH ASSEMBLY 1 battery latch assembly 2 clip 3 latch spring CHAPTER 26 BIOS 38 CHAPTER 26 BIOS di Configuring the BIOS System Setup The System Setup options allow you to Change the system configuration information after you add change or remove any hardware in your laptop Set or change a user selectable option View the installed amount of memory or set the type of hard drive installed Before you use System Setup it is recommended that you write down the current System Setup information for future reference CAUTION Do not change the settings in System Setup unless you are an expert computer user Certain changes can cause your computer to work incorrectly CHAPTER 26 BIOS Entering System Setup 1 Turnon or restart your laptop 7 2 While the laptop is booting press lt F2 gt immediately before the operating system logo appears to access the BIOS Setup Utility If an error occurs during POST Power On Self Test you may also enter the BI
38. ector on the back of the computer CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CAUTION To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main AN battery see Removing the Battery Pack on page 11 before working inside the computer CHAPTER 12 MAGNESIUM COVER Ue CHAPTER 12 MAGNESIUM COVER Removing the Magnesium Cover Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 Remove the battery pack see Removing the Battery Pack on page 1 Remove the compartment door see Removing the Compartment Door on page 14 Remove the center control cover see Removing the Center Control Cover on page 33 Remove the keyboard see Removing the Keyboard on page 38 Remove the palm rest see Removing the Palm Rest on page 42 Disconnect the antenna cables from the respective Mini Cards and remove these cables from their routing guides Disconnect the display cable and the camera cable from the respective System board connectors f J 1 camera cable 3 antenna cables 2 display cable 4 magnesium cover 222 050 9 Remove the left and right brackets see Removing the Brackets on page 47 10 Remove the ten screws that secure the magnesium cover to the computer base Lift the magnesium cover off the computer 1 screw
39. emove the battery pack Replacing the Battery Pack 1 2 3 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 Align the battery pack tabs with the slots in the battery bay Slide the battery pack into the battery bay until the battery pack clicks into place 2 U battery latch battery pack battery bay 3 battery pack tabs 3 4 3 3 3 v Compartment Door N gt gt gt B WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance WARNING Before performing these procedures turn off the computer disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer disconnect the modem from the wall connector and the computer and remove any other external cables from the computer CAUTION To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as a connector on the back of the computer CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by
40. ent may require the following tools Small flat blade screwdriver Phillips screwdriver CHAPTER 1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN Turning Off Your Computer 3 CAUTION To avoid losing data save and close all open files and exit 1 2 open programs before you turn off your computer Save and close all open files and exit all open programs Shut down the operating system click Start and click Shut Down The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process finishes Ensure that the computer is turned off If your computer did not automatically turn off when you shut down the operating system press and hold the power button until the computer turns off Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to ensure your own personal safety gt gt gt WARNING Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION Handle components and cards with care Do not touch the components or contacts on a card Hold a card by its edges Hold a component such as a processor by its edges not by its pins CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is
41. f a USB aware operating system handles USB devices USB emulation is always enabled during POST Power On Self Test NOTE You cannot boot any type of USB device floppy hard drive or memory key when this option is off Allows you to enable or disable the IEEE 1394 A connector Disabled The IEEE 1394 A connector is disabled and is not visible to the operating system Enabled The IEEE 1394 A connector is enabled Allows you to configure fields in the Performance Options sub menu for more information see Performance Options Sub Menu on page 116 Advanced Menu SATA Operation SATA Hard Drive 1 SATA Hard Drive 2 SATA Optical Drive CHAPTER 26 BIOS Allows you to configure the operating mode of the integrated SATA hard drive controller ATA SATA is configured for ATA mode AHCI SATA is configured for AHCI mode RAID SATA is configured for RAID mode Displays the installed primary SATA hard drive model Displays the installed secondary SATA hard drive model Displays the installed SATA optical drive model DIS Performance Options Sub Menu CPU Speed Memory Frequency Memory Channel Mode PU erformance ode urbo Mode DR3 Voltage O M CPU Frequency Over Clocking Displays the speed of the processor Displays the frequency of the memory Displays the memory channel modes Single Dual Indicates if the processor is in turbo mode or not
42. ff your computer see Turning Off Your Computer on page 7 before removing the hard drive Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is on or in Sleep state CAUTION Hard drives are extremely fragile Exercise care when handling the hard drive CAUTION To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as a connector on the back of the computer 2 CHAPTER 4 HARD DRIVE S CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CAUTION To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Removing the Battery Pack on page 11 before working inside the computer NOTE Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell or Alienware NOTE If you are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell or Alienware you need to install an operating system drivers and utilities on the new hard drive Removing the Hard Drive s Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 Remove the battery pack see Removing the Battery Pack on page 11 the compartment door see Removing the Compartment Door page 14 Loosen the four captive screws that secure the primary hard drive HDDO
43. g the Magnesium on page 52 9 Replace the left and right brackets see Replacing the Brackets on page 47 10 Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest on page 44 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard on page 39 12 Replace the center control cover see Replacing the Center Control Cover on page 35 13 Replace the compartment door see Replacing the Compartment Door on page 14 14 Replace the battery pack see Replacing the Battery Pack on page 11 CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer 988 om NUVI 33 TATA AWINOS CHAPTER 16 WIRELESS MINI CARD S CHAPTER 16 WIRELESS MINI CARD S If you ordered a wireless Mini Card with your computer the card is already installed Your computer has two Mini Card slots one Full Mini Card slot one Half Mini Card slot The types of Mini Cards supported are Wireless Local Area Network WLAN Half Mini Card Wireless Personal Area Network WPAN or Internal Card with Bluetooth Wireless Technology Full Mini Card NOTE Depending the configuration of the system when it was sold one more of the Mini Card slots may not have Mini Cards installed in them pasted Wireless Mini Card s WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety
44. ge 52 Replace the left and right brackets see Replacing the Brackets on page 47 Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest on page 44 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard on page 39 Replace the center control cover see Replacing the Center Control Cover on page 35 Replace the compartment door see Replacing the Compartment Door on page 14 Replace the battery pack see Replacing the Battery Pack on page 11 CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer CHAPTER 13 DISPLAY CHAPTER 14 INPUT OUTPUT BOARD WTA 88 ATTUATI AVIN CHAPTER 14 INPUT OUTPUT BOARD Input Output Board WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or periodically touching unpainted metal surface such as a connector on the back of the computer CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CAUTION To help prevent dam
45. graphics card d Replace the right bracket see Replacing the Brackets on page 47 gt CHAPTER 19 GRAPHICS CARD S Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard on page 39 Replace the center control cover see Replacing the Center Control Cover on page 35 Replace the compartment door see Replacing the Compartment Door on page 14 Replace the battery pack see Replacing the Battery Pack on page 1 CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer 88 IN MICOS CHAPTER 20 GRAPHICS CARD FAN S CHAPTER 20 GRAPHICS CARD FAN S Your computer may have a single graphics or dual graphics configuration The graphics card on the left is the primary graphics card and the graphics card on the right is the secondary graphics card The primary graphics card will have a primary graphics card fan and the secondary graphics card will have a secondary graphics card fan v Graphics Card Fan s WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding str
46. imary graphics card fan cable 3 primary graphics card fan computer base Disconnect the graphics card fan cable from the system board connector Lift the graphics card fan off the computer base 2 captive screws 3 4 n 1092 Replacing the Graphics Card Fan s Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 Place the graphics card fan in the computer base Tighten the three captive screws that secure the graphics card fan to the computer base Connect the graphics card fan cable to the system board connector Replace the primary graphics card see Replacing the Graphics Card s on page 89 Replace the left bracket see Replacing the Brackets on page 47 Replace the secondary graphics card if applicable see Replacing the Graphics 5 on page 89 Replace the right bracket see Replacing the Brackets on page 47 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard on page 39 Replace the center control cover see Replacing the Center Control Cover on page 35 Replace the compartment door see Replacing the Compartment Door on page 14 Replace the battery pack see Replacing the Battery Pack on page 11 CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer CHAPTER 20 GRAPHICS CARD FAN S OVS 3
47. ing pads in the kit and adhere the pads to the portions of the processor fan and heat sink assembly that cover the processor Replace the processor heat sink see Replacing the Processor Heat Sink on page 80 Replace the magnesium cover see Replacing the Magnesium on page 52 Replace the left and right brackets see Replacing the Brackets on page 47 Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest on page 44 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard on page 39 Replace the center control cover see Replacing the Center Control Cover on page 35 Replace the compartment door see Replacing the Compartment Door on page 14 Replace the battery pack see Replacing the Battery Pack on page 1 CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer CHAPTER 19 GRAPHICS CARD S 22 AIVUA Your computer may have a single graphics or dual graphics configuration The graphics card on the left is the primary graphics card and the graphics card on the CHAPTER 19 GRAPHICS CARD S right is the secondary graphics card Inasingle graphics configuration your computer will only have a primary graphics card In a dual graphics configuration your computer will have a primary graphics card a secondary graphics card
48. k on page 1 CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer 25 Turn on the computer 2 NOTE After you have replaced the system board enter the computer Service Tag into the BIOS of the replacement system board CHAPTER 23 SPEAKERS 38 ATW WIN CHAPTER 23 SPEAKERS wee aga Speakers N gt gt gt WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as a connector on the back of the computer CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CAUTION To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Removing the Battery Pack on page 11 before working inside the computer CHAPTER 23 SPEAKERS 9394 0104 Removing the Speakers 1 2 3 4 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 Remove the system board see Removing the System Board on page 99
49. moving the 64 Replacing the Input Output 66 CHAPTER DRIVE 67 Removing the Optical 69 Replacing the Optical woe ees eee Re 71 CHAPTER 16 WIRELESS MINI CARD S Removing the 5 Replacing the Mini Card s CHAPTER 17 PROCESSOR HEAT 5 Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat Sink CHAPTER 18 PROCESSOR PA ERI Removing the Replacing the 550 CHAPTER 19 GRAPHICS 5 Removing the Graphics Card s Replacing the Graphics Card s CHAPTER 20 GRAPHICS CARD 5 Removing the Graphics Card Fan s Replacing the Graphics Card Fan s CHAPTER 21 GRAPHICS CARD BLANK Removing the Graphics Card Blank Replacing the Graphics Card Blank CONTENTS CHAPTER 22 SYSTEM BOARD de pe han 98 Removing the System 100 Replacing the System 102 CHAPTER 23 SPEAKERS
50. nnector 2 earthing cable 5 speaker cable connector 1 earthing cable 3 screws 3 3 input output board 2 input output board 1065 Replacing the Input Output Board Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 Place the input output board in the computer base Replace the earthing cable and the three screws that secure the input output board to the system board Route and connect the speaker cable right speaker light cable and audio cable to the respective system board connectors Slide the ExpressCard cable into the connector and pull down the connector latches at both ends of the ExpressCard cable to secure the cable to the connectors Replace the magnesium cover see Replacing the Magnesium page 52 Replace the left and right brackets see Replacing the Brackets on page 47 Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest on page 44 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard on page 39 Replace the center control cover see Replacing the Center Control Cover on page 35 Replace the compartment door see Replacing the Compartment Door on page 14 Replace the battery pack see Replacing the Battery Pack on page 11 CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer CHAPTER 14 INPUT OUTPUT BOARD G66 CHAPTER 15 OPTICAL
51. not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CAUTION When you disconnect a cable pull on its connector or on its pull tab not on the cable itself Some cables have connectors with locking tabs if you are disconnecting this type of cable press in on the locking tabs before you disconnect the cable As you pull connectors apart keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins Also before you connect a cable ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned CAUTION To avoid damaging the computer perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer CHAPTER 1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN 1 Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched 2 Turn off your computer see Turning Off Your Computer on page 7 CAUTION To disconnect a network cable first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device 3 Disconnect all telephone or network cables from the computer 4 Press and eject any installed cards from the ExpressCard slot and the 8 in 1 Media Card Reader 5 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets A A CAUTION To help prevent damage to the system board you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you service the computer CAUTION To avoid damage to the computer use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer D
52. o not use batteries designed for other Dell computers 6 Remove the battery see Removing the Battery Pack page 1 7 Press the power button to ground the system board log 2 8 LY BOD 2 Battery Pack N WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance WARNING Before performing these procedures turn off the computer disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer disconnect the modem from the wall connector and the computer and remove any other external cables from the computer CAUTION To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as a connector on the back of the computer CAUTION To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Removing the Battery Pack on page 11 before working inside the computer CHAPTER 2 BATTERY PACK Removing the Battery Pack ON Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 Turn the computer over Slide the battery latch to the unlock position as shown The battery pack will pop up R
53. ol Cover on page 35 22 compartment door see Replacing the Compartment Door on page 14 Replace the battery pack see Replacing the Battery Pack page 11 CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer 99939 CHAPTER 10 PALM REST NYT 8 CHAPTER 10 PALM REST 232 040 Palm Rest WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as a connector on the back of the computer CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CAUTION To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Removing the Battery Pack on page 11 before working inside the computer CHAPTER 10 PALM REST loai Removing the Palm Rest 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 2 Remove the battery pack see Removing the Battery Pack on page 1 3 Remove the three
54. ory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as a connector on the back of the computer CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CAUTION To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Removing the Battery Pack on page 11 before working inside the computer CAUTION To avoid damage to the display you must not disassemble your Edge to Edge display assembly CHAPTER 13 DISPLAY losa Display Assembly Removing the Display Assembly 1 2 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin page 6 Remove the battery pack see Removing the Battery on page 11 Remove the compartment door see Removing the Compartment Door on page 14 Remove the center control cover see Removing the Center Control Cover on page 33 Remove the keyboard see Removing the Keyboard on page 38 Remove the palm rest see Removing the Palm Rest on page 42 Remove the left and right brackets see Removing the Brackets on page 47 Remove the magnesium cover see Removing the Magnesium Cover on page 50 CHAPTER 13 DISPLAY 9 Remove the four screws two f
55. ove the battery pack see Removing the Battery page 11 3 Remove the compartment door see Removing the Compartment Door on page 14 4 Remove the center control cover see Removing the Center Control Cover on page 33 5 Remove the keyboard see Removing the Keyboard on page 38 6 Remove the palm rest see Removing the Palm Rest on page 42 7 Remove the left and right brackets see Removing the Brackets on page 47 8 Remove the magnesium cover see Removing the Magnesium Cover on page 50 9 Remove the display assembly see Removing the Display Assembly on page 55 1 10 Remove the display back cover see Removing the Display Back Cover on page 57 Turn the display back cover over 1 AlienHead board 3 display back cover 12 Remove the screw that secures the AlienHead board to the display back cover Replacing the AlienHead Board 2 3 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 Align the AlienHead board with the tabs on the display back cover Gently press and slide the AlienHead board into place Replace the screw that secures the AlienHead board to the display back cover Replace the display back cover see Replacing the Display Back Cover on page 59 Replace the display assembly see Replacing the Display Assembly on page 56 Replace the magnesium cover see Replacing the Magnesium Cover pa
56. r additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a 7s wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as a connector on the back of the computer CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CAUTION To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Removing the Battery Pack on page 11 before working inside the computer CHAPTER 7 MEMORY MODULE S Removing the Memory Module s Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 Remove the battery pack see Removing the Battery Pack on page 1 3 Remove the compartment door see Removing the Compartment Door page 14 4 Loosen the captive screw that secures the memory module door to the computer base 5 Slide the memory module door to release the tabs and lift the memory module door out of the computer base CAUTION If you need to remove memory modules from both connectors remove the memory module the upper connector before you remove the module in the lower connector 1 captive screw CHAPTER 7 MEMORY MODULE S 2 memory module door 998 28 CHAPTER 7 MEMORY MODULE S
57. right brackets to the computer base 7 Lift the left and right brackets off the computer Replacing the Brackets Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 2 Replacethe left and right brackets on the computer base 3 Tighten the four captive screws that secure the left and right brackets to the computer base 4 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard on page 39 5 Replace the center control cover see Replacing the Center Control Cover on page 35 6 Replace the compartment door see Replacing the Compartment Door on page 14 7 Replace the battery pack see Replacing the Battery Pack on page 1 CHAPTER 11 BRACKETS CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer 1 captive screws 4 3 2 left bracket right bracket 555 047 CHAPTER 12 MAGNESIUM COVER MYT 33 7WSOANNAST ASIII CHAPTER 12 MAGNESIUM COVER 99 oag Magnesium Cover WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching unpainted metal surface such as a conn
58. rized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CAUTION To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Removing the Battery Pack on page 11 before working inside the computer CHAPTER 18 PROCESSOR Removing the Processor Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 Remove the battery pack see Removing the Battery Pack on page Remove the compartment door see Removing the Compartment Door on page 14 Remove the center control cover see Removing the Center Control Cover on page 33 Remove the keyboard see Removing the Keyboard on page 38 Remove the palm rest see Removing the Palm Rest on page 42 Remove the left and right brackets see Removing the Brackets on page 47 Remove the magnesium cover see Removing the Magnesium Cover on page 50 Remove the processor heat sink see Removing the Processor Heat Sink on page 79 A CAUTION When removing the processor pull it straight up Be careful not to bend the pins on the processor To loosen the ZIF socket use small flat blade screwdriver and rotate the ZIF socket cam screw counterclockwise until it comes to the cam stop The ZIF socket cam screw secures the processor to the system board Take note of the arrow on the ZIF socket cam screw Lift the processor off the ZIF socket CHAPTER 18 PROCESSOR 1 processor 3 ZIFsocket 2 pin lcorner of processor 4 ZlF so
59. rocessor splays the processor cache size splays the ID of the processor Main Menu Total Memory Memory Bank 0 Memory Bank 1 Advanced Menu Wired Network Wireless Network Bluetooth Receiver CHAPTER 26 BIOS Displays the total memory available in your computer Displays the memory size installed in memory bank 0 Displays the memory size installed in memory bank 1 Allows you to enable or disable the on board LAN controller Disabled Internal LAN is disabled and is not visible to the operating system Enabled Internal LAN is enabled Allows you to enable or disable the internal wireless device Disabled The internal wireless device is disabled and is not visible to the operating system Enabled The internal wireless device is enabled Allows you to enable or disable the internal Bluetooth device Disabled The internal Bluetooth device is disabled and is not visible to the operating system Enabled The internal Bluetooth device is enabled weer High Definition Sound USB Emulation Firewire Performance Options Allows you to enable or disable the internal high definition audio device Disabled The internal audio device is disabled and is not visible to the operating system Enabled The internal audio device is enabled Allows you to enable or disable the USB emulation feature This feature defines how the BIOS in the absence o
60. rom each hinge that secure the display assembly to the computer base 1 display assembly 2 screws 4 7 1055 10 Bend the display assembly towards the computer base at 45 angle and lift the display assembly off the computer 1 display assembly CHAPTER 13 DISPLAY the Display Assembly gt oN 9 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 Align the screw holes on the display hinges with the computer base Replace the four screws two on each hinge that secure the display assembly to the computer base Replace the magnesium cover see Replacing the Magnesium on page 52 Replace the left and right brackets see Replacing the Brackets on page 47 Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest on page 44 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard page 39 Replace the center control cover see Replacing the Center Control Cover on page 35 Replace the compartment door see Replacing the Compartment Door on page 14 10 Replace the battery pack see Replacing the Battery Pack on page 11 CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer Display Back Cover Removing the Display Back Cover 1 2 3 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on
61. s 10 2 magnesium cover CHAPTER 12 MAGNESIUM COVER Replacing the Magnesium Cover Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 Replace the magnesium cover on the computer base Replace the ten screws that secure the magnesium cover to the computer base Replace the left and right brackets see Replacing the Brackets on page 47 Route the Mini Card antenna cables into the routing guides and connect them to the respective connectors Connect the display cable and the camera cable to the respective system board connectors Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest on page 44 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard on page 39 Replace the center control cover see Replacing the Center Control Cover on page 35 Replace the compartment door see Replacing the Compartment Door page 14 Replace the battery pack see Replacing the Battery Pack on page 11 CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer CHAPTER 12 MAGNESIUM COVER vl CHAPTER 13 DISPLAY 38 WATE CHAPTER 13 DISPLAY wer Display N WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulat
62. s a secondary hard drive HDD align and tighten the four captive screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive bay b Align and and tighten the four captive screws that secure the primary hard drive HDDO to the hard drive bay aun kw CHAPTER 4 HARD DRIVE S 7 Replace the compartment door see Replacing the Compartment Door on page 14 8 Replace the battery pack see Replacing the Battery Pack on page 11 CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer 9 Install the operating system for your computer as needed 10 Install the drivers and utilities for your computer as needed 53 CHAPTER 5 PROCESSOR THERMAL FAN 3 CRW UU7TI7VIE CHAPTER 5 PROCESSOR THERMAL FAN vvv 020 Processor Thermal Fan WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching unpainted metal surface such as a connector on the back of the computer CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to ser
63. si Ped 7 Turning Off Your Computer 7 Before Working Inside Your 8 CHAPTER 2 BATTERY 22 i 9 Removing the Battery csi obvii T Replacing the Battery RE et DEG led CHAPTER 3 COMPARTMENT DOOR 5525223 28 12 Removing the Compartment Door 14 Replacing the Compartment 14 CHAPTER 4 HARD 5 15 Removing the Hard Drive S 17 Replacing the Hard 5 19 CHAPTER 5 PROCESSOR THERMAL 20 Removing the Processor Thermal Fan 22 Replacing the Processor Thermal Fan 22 CONTENTS CHAPTER G COIN CELL BATTERY pes 23 Removing the Coin Cell 25 Replacing the Coin Cell 25 MEMORY MODULE S 26 Removing the Memory 6 5 28 Replacing the Memory 5 29 CHAPTER 8 CENTER
64. the system board Replace the magnesium cover see Replacing the Magnesium Cover on page 52 Replace the left and right brackets see Replacing the Brackets on page 47 Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest on page 44 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard on page 39 Replace the center control cover see Replacing the Center Control Cover on page 35 Replace the compartment door see Replacing the Compartment Door on page 14 Replace the battery pack see Replacing the Battery Pack on page 11 CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer CHAPTER 17 PROCESSOR HEAT SINK logo CHAPTER 18 PROCESSOR 88 TW CHAPTER 18 PROCESSOR ve og Processor gt gt gt WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as a connector on the back of the computer CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not autho
65. to do so may result in damage to the computer CHAPTER 10 PALM REST 932 044 CHAPTER 11 BRACKETS 88 CHAPTER 11 BRACKETS 1045 Brackets N gt gt gt WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as a connector on the back of the computer CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CAUTION To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Removing the Battery Pack on page 11 before working inside the computer CHAPTER 11 BRACKETS 229 046 REMOVING the Brackets Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 Remove the battery pack see Removing the Battery Pack on page 11 3 Remove the compartment door see Removing the Compartment Door on page 14 4 Remove the center control cover see Removing the Center Control Cover on page 33 5 Remove the keyboard see Removing the Keyboard on page 38 6 Loosenthe four captive screws that secure the left and
66. tor Replace the two screws that secure the display back cover with the display assembly Slide the display back cover door in place Turn the display assembly over and replace the two screws that secure the display back cover door to the display assembly Replace the display assembly see Replacing the Display Assembly on page 56 Replace the magnesium cover see Replacing the Magnesium on page 52 Replace the left and right brackets see Replacing the Brackets on page 47 Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest on page 44 12 13 14 CHAPTER 13 DISPLAY Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard on page 39 Replace the center control cover see Replacing the Center Control Cover on page 35 Replace the compartment door see Replacing the Compartment Door on page 14 Replace the battery pack see Replacing the Battery Pack on page 1 CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer Ue 059 CHAPTER 13 DISPLAY AlienHead Board 13 Lift the top of the AlienHead board and slide the bottom portion down to detach it from the tab that holds it in place Removing the AlienHead Board 14 Lift the AlienHead board off the display back cover 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 2 Rem
67. ulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or periodically touching unpainted metal surface such as a connector on the back of the computer CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CAUTION To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main AN battery see Removing the Battery Pack on page 11 before working inside the computer CHAPTER 25 BATTERY LATCH ASSEMBLY VES OTIO Removing the Battery Latch Assembly 2 3 4 5 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 Remove the system board see Removing the System Board on page 99 Press and push the plastic clip on the battery release latch to release it from the battery latch assembly Using screwdriver remove the latch spring from the hook on the battery latch assembly Lift the battery latch assembly out of the computer base Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly Follow the instructions in Before You Begin page 6 Place the battery latch assembly in the channel in the computer base Push the plastic clips on the battery release latch into the hole on the battery latch assembly to secure the battery release latch Using a screwdriver plac
68. vice Tag for your computer is located on a barcode label on the bottom of your computer a Click Entera Tag b Enter your computers Service Tag in the Enter a service tag field click Go and proceed to step 4 CHAPTER 26 BIOS If you do not have your computers Service Tag a Click Select Model b Select the type of product in the Select Your Product Family list Select the product brand in the Select Your Product Line list d Select the product model number in the Select Your Product Model list NOTE If you have selected a different model and want to start over again click Start Over on the top right of the menu 7 e Click Confirm A list of results appear on the screen Click BIOS Click Download Now to download the latest BIOS file The File Download window appears 6 Click Save to save the file on your desktop The file downloads to your desktop 7 Click Close if the Download Complete window appears The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file 8 Double click the file icon on the desktop and follow the procedures that appear on the screen ak
69. vicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CAUTION To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Removing the Battery Pack on page 11 before working inside the computer CHAPTER 5 PROCESSOR THERMAL FAN loa Removing the Processor Thermal Fan o Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 Remove the battery pack see Removing the Battery Pack on page 11 ERES the compartment door see Removing the Compartment Door on page 14 Loosen the three captive screws that secure the processor thermal fan to the computer Disconnect the processor thermal fan cable from the system board connector Lift the processor thermal fan off the computer the Processor Thermal m Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 6 Place the processor thermal fan on the computer base Connect the processor thermal fan cable to the system board connector Tighten the three captive screws that secure the processor thermal fan to the computer base 2 compartment door see Replacing the Compartment Door on page 14 the battery pack see Replacing the Battery on page 11 CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer CHAPTER 5 PROCESSOR THERMAL FAN

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