DELL Inspiron 5735
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1. Procedure 1 Place the display assembly on the computer base and align the screw holes on the display assembly with the screw holes on the computer base Replace the screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base Route the antenna cable through the routing guides on the computer base Postrequisites AN AH BW D BP Follow step 5 to step 11 in Replacing the System Board on page 42 Replace the wireless card See Replacing the Wireless Card on page 35 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 32 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 19 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 21 Follow step 3 to step 4 in Replacing the Optical Drive on page 16 Follow step 3 to step 5 in Replacing the Hard Drive on page 26 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 13 Replacing the Display Assembly 55 Removing the Display Bezel J WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Oo DAN AU PW DN 56 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery2. K NOTE If you do not hear the click remove the memory module and reinstall it Postrequisites 1 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 21 2 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 13 Replacing the Memory Module s 23 Removing the Hard Drive AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that A A shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION To avoid data loss do not remove the hard drive while the computer is in Sleep or On state CAUTION Hard drives are extremely fragile Exercise care when handling the hard drive Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 12 2 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 20 Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the hard drive assembly to the computer base 2 Using the pull tab slide the hard drive assembly to disconnect it from the system board 3 Using the pull tab lift the hard drive assembly off the computer base 3 1 1 pull tab 2 hard drive assembly 5 screws 3 24 Removing the Hard Drive 4 Remove the screws that secure the hard drive bracket to the ha
3. 16 16 17 17 17 19 19 19 20 20 20 21 21 21 Contents Removing the Memory Module s Prerequisites Procedure Replacing the Memory Module s Procedure Postrequisites Removing the Hard Drive Prerequisites Procedure Replacing the Hard Drive Procedure Postrequisites Removing the Coin Cell Battery Prerequisites Procedure Replacing the Coin Cell Battery Procedure Postrequisites Removing the Palm Rest Prerequisites Procedure Replacing the Palm Rest Procedure Postrequisites Removing the Wireless Card Prerequisites Procedure Replacing the Wireless Card Procedure Postrequisites Contents 22 22 22 23 23 23 24 24 24 26 26 26 27 27 27 28 28 28 29 29 29 32 32 32 53 33 33 55 55 55 Removing the I O Board Prerequisites Procedure Replacing the I O Board Procedure Postrequisites Removing the System Board Prerequisites Procedure Replacing the System Board Procedure Postrequisites Removing the Fan Prerequisites Procedure Replacing the Fan Procedure Postrequisites Removing the Heat Sink Prerequisites Procedure Replacing the Heat Sink Procedure Postrequisites Removing the Hard Drive Interposer Board Prerequisites Procedure Replacing the Hard Drive Interposer Board Procedure Postrequisites 56 56 56 57 57 7 5 38 58 59 42 42 43 44 44 44 45 45 45 46 46 46 47 A7 47 48 48 48 49 49 49 Con
4. 7 Replace the screws that secure the system board to the computer base 8 Adhere the Mylar sleeve to the system board 9 Connect the display cable to the system board and adhere the tape that secures the display cable 10 Slide the I O board cable into the O board cable connector and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable 11 Connect the power adapter port cable and the speaker cable to the system board 42 Replacing the System Board Postrequisites Replace the wireless card See Replacing the Wireless Card on page 35 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 32 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 19 Follow step 3 to step 5 in Replacing the Hard Drive on page 26 Replace the coin cell battery See Replacing the Coin Cell Battery on page 28 Replace the memory module s See Replacing the Memory Module s on page 23 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 21 Follow step 3 to step 4 in Replacing the Optical Drive on page 16 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 13 Oo DAN A UI BPW YD B Replacing the System Board 43 Removing the Fan AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your
5. 29 8 Remove the wireless card See Removing the Wireless Card on page 33 9 Follow step 1 to step 7 in Removing the System Board on page 38 10 Remove the display assembly See Removing the Display Assembly on page 53 11 Remove the display bezel See Removing the Display Bezel on page 56 12 Remove the display hinges See Removing the Display Hinges on page 59 62 Removing the Display Panel Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the display panel to the display back cover 2 Gently lift the display panel and turn it over 1 display panel 2 screws 12 J display back cover 3 Peel off the tape adhered over the display cable 4 Disconnect the display cable from the display panel 1 display cable 2 display panel tape Removing the Display Panel 63 Replacing the Display Panel J WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 2 Gently place the display panel on the display back cover and align the screw holes on the display panel with the screw holes on the display back cover 3 Replace the screws that secure the displa
6. After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 Using the alignment posts on the display back cover place the camera module in position Replace the screw that secures the camera module to the display back cover Connect the camera cable to the camera module Postrequisites O DAN A UH BPW DY B gt e e O Replace the display bezel See Replacing the Display Bezel on page 58 Replace the display assembly See Replacing the Display Assembly on page 55 Follow step 5 to step 11 in Replacing the System Board on page 42 Replace the wireless card See Replacing the Wireless Card on page 35 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 32 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 19 Replace the memory module s See Replacing the Memory Module s on page 23 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 21 Follow step 3 to step 4 in Replacing the Optical Drive on page 16 Follow step 3 to step 5 in Replacing the Hard Drive on page 26 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 13 Replacing the Camera Module 67 Removing the Power Adapter Port J WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your comp
7. Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 12 2 Follow step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Optical Drive on page 14 3 Follow step 1 to step 3 in Removing the Hard Drive on page 24 4 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 20 5 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 17 6 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 29 7 Remove the wireless card See Removing the Wireless Card on page 33 8 Follow step 1 to step 8 in Removing the System Board on page 38 Procedure 1 Disconnect the fan cable from the system board 2 Remove the screw that secures the fan to the system board 3 Lift the fan along with its cable off the system board a 1 M i L i q N 1 screw 2 fan cable 53 fan 44 Removing the Fan Replacing the Fan J WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 Place the fan on the system board and replace t
8. the Keyboard on page 17 6 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 29 7 Remove the wireless card See Removing the Wireless Card on page 33 8 Follow step 1 to step 8 in Removing the System Board on page 38 Procedure 1 In sequential order indicated on the heat sink remove the screws that secure the heat sink to the system board 2 Lift the heat sink off the system board 1 screws 6 2 heat sink 46 Removing the Heat Sink Replacing the Heat Sink J WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure Clean the thermal grease from the bottom of the heat sink and reapply it Align the screw holes on the heat sink with the screw holes on the system board In sequential order indicated on the heat sink replace the screws that secure the heat sink to the system board Postrequisites AN AH BW D BP Follow step 5 to step 11 in Replacing the System Board on page 42 Replace the wireless card See Replacing the Wireless Card on page 35 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 32 Replace the keyboard
9. the hard drive interposer board from the system board 1 screws 2 2 hard drive interposer board 48 Removing the Hard Drive Interposer Board Replacing the Hard Drive Interposer Board J WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 2 Connect the hard drive interposer board to the system board Replace screws that secure the hard drive interposer board to the system board Postrequisites O N AH BW D BP Follow step 5 to step 11 in Replacing the System Board on page 42 Replace the wireless card See Replacing the Wireless Card on page 35 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 32 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 19 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 21 Follow step 3 to step 4 in Replacing the Optical Drive on page 16 Follow step 3 to step 5 in Replacing the Hard Drive on page 26 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 13 Replacing the Hard Drive Interposer Board 49 Removing the Speakers J WARNING Before working inside your com
10. 9 Remove the wireless card See Removing the Wireless Card on page 33 Follow step 1 to step 7 in Removing the System Board on page 38 Remove the display assembly See Removing the Display Assembly on page 53 Remove the display bezel See Removing the Display Bezel on page 56 Removing the Display Hinges 59 Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the display hinges to the display back cover 2 Lift the display hinges off the display back cover 1 screws 2 2 display hinges 2 5 display back cover 60 Removing the Display Hinges Replacing the Display Hinges J WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 2 Align the screw holes on the display hinges with the screw holes on the display back cover Replace the screws that secure the display hinges to the display back cover Postrequisites O DOAN AW BPW YDY Ha O Replace the display bezel See Replacing the Display Bezel on page 58 Replace the display assembly See Replacing the Display Assembly on page 55 Follow step 5 to step 11 in Replacing the System Bo
11. Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 12 2 Follow step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Optical Drive on page 14 3 Follow step 1 to step 3 in Removing the Hard Drive on page 24 4 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 20 5 Remove the memory module s See Removing the Memory Module s on page 22 6 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 17 7 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 29 8 Remove the wireless card See Removing the Wireless Card on page 33 9 Follow step 1 to step 7 in Removing the System Board on page 38 10 Remove the display assembly See Removing the Display Assembly on page 53 11 Remove the display bezel See Removing the Display Bezel on page 56 12 Remove the display panel See Removing the Display Panel on page 62 Removing the Camera Module 65 Procedure 1 Disconnect the camera cable from the camera module 2 Remove the screw that secures the camera module to the display back cover 3 Lift the camera module off the display back cover 1 screw 2 camera module 5 display back cover 4 camera cable 66 Removing the Camera Module Replacing the Camera Module J WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer on page 9
12. Inspiron M 31R Owner s Manual Computer model Inspiron 5735 Regulatory model P17E Regulatory type P17E003 Notes Cautions and Warnings K NOTE A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer AN CAUTION A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed A N WARNING A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage personal injury or death 2013 Dell Inc Trademarks used in this text Dell the DELL logo and Inspiron are trademarks of Dell Inc 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 Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and is used by Dell under license 2013 10 Rev A00 Contents Before Working Inside Your Computer Before You Begin Recommended Tools Safety Instructions After Working Inside Your Computer Removing the Battery Procedure Replacing the Battery Procedure Removing the Optical Drive Prerequisites Procedure Replacing the Optical Drive Procedure Postrequisites Removing the Keyboard Prerequisites Procedure Replacing the Keyboard Procedure Postrequisites Removing the Base Cover Prerequisites Procedure Replacing the Base Cover Procedure Postrequisites 9 9 9 10 11 12 12 153 13 14 14 14 16
13. See Replacing the Keyboard on page 19 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 21 Follow step 3 to step 4 in Replacing the Optical Drive on page 16 Follow step 3 to step 5 in Replacing the Hard Drive on page 26 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 13 Replacing the Heat Sink 47 Removing the Hard Drive Interposer Board AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 12 2 Follow step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Optical Drive on page 14 3 Follow step 1 to step 3 in Removing the Hard Drive on page 24 4 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 20 5 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 17 6 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 29 7 Remove the wireless card See Removing the Wireless Card on page 33 8 Follow step 1 to step 8 in Removing the System Board on page 38 Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the hard drive interposer board to the system board 2 Disconnect
14. acing the Battery on page 13 32 Replacing the Palm Rest Removing the Wireless Card AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 12 2 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 20 3 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 17 4 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 29 Procedure 1 Disconnect the antenna cables from the wireless card 2 Remove the screw that secures the wireless card to the system board i ae 1 screw 2 antenna cables 2 3 wireless card Removing the Wireless Card 33 3 Slide and remove the wireless card out of the wireless card connector ii wireless card 2 wireless card connector 34 Removing the Wireless Card Replacing the Wireless Card AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After W
15. ard on page 42 Replace the wireless card See Replacing the Wireless Card on page 35 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 32 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 19 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 21 Follow step 3 to step 4 in Replacing the Optical Drive on page 16 Follow step 1 to step 3 in Replacing the Hard Drive on page 26 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 13 Replacing the Display Hinges 61 Removing the Display Panel J WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 12 2 Follow step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Optical Drive on page 14 3 Follow step 1 to step 3 in Removing the Hard Drive on page 24 4 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 20 5 Remove the memory module s See Removing the Memory Module s on page 22 6 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 17 7 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page
16. assembly over 9 Remove the screws that secure the hard drive interposer board to the system board assembly 10 Disconnect the hard drive interposer board from the system board assembly 1 screws 2 2 hard drive interposer board 11 Remove the fan See Removing the Fan on page 44 12 Remove the heat sink See Removing the Heat Sink on page 46 Removing the System Board 41 Replacing the System Board J WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance NOTE Your computer s Service Tag is stored in the system board You must enter the Service Tag in the system setup after you replace the system board Procedure 1 Replace the heat sink See Replacing the Heat Sink on page 47 2 Replace the fan See Replacing the Fan on page 45 3 Connect the hard drive interposer board to the system board 4 Replace screws that secure the hard drive interposer board to the system board 5 Turn the system board assembly over 6 Insert the system board ports into the slots on the computer base and align the screw holes on the system board with the screw holes on the computer base
17. best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 AN AH BPW DN Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 12 Follow step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Optical Drive on page 14 Follow step 1 to step 3 in Removing the Hard Drive on page 24 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 20 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 17 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 29 Remove the wireless card See Removing the Wireless Card on page 33 Follow step 1 to step 7 in Removing the System Board on page 38 53 Removing the Display Assembly Procedure 1 Note the antenna cable routing and remove the cable from its routing guides 2 Remove the screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base 3 Lift the display assembly off the computer base 1 display assembly 2 screws 9 5 routing guides 54 Removing the Display Assembly Replacing the Display Assembly J WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance
18. computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 2 Slide the power adapter port into position Route the power adapter port cable through the routing guides on the computer base Postrequisites O DAN AW BPW DY 70 Replace the display assembly See Replacing the Display Assembly on page 55 Follow step 5 to step 11 in Replacing the System Board on page 42 Replace the wireless card See Replacing the Wireless Card on page 35 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 32 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 19 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 21 Follow step 3 to step 4 in Replacing the Optical Drive on page 16 Follow step 3 to step 5 in Replacing the Hard Drive on page 26 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 13 Replacing the Power Adapter Port Flashing the BIOS You may need to flash update the BIOS when an update is available or when you replace the system board To flash the BIOS 1 Turn on the computer 2 Goto dell com support 3 If you have your compu
19. e I O board to the computer base 3 Adhere the O board cable to the computer base 4 Slide the O board cable into the O board cable connector and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable Postrequisites 1 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 32 2 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 19 3 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 21 4 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 13 Replacing the I O Board 37 Removing the System Board J WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance NOTE Your computer s Service Tag is stored in the system board You must enter the Service Tag in system setup after you replace the system board NOTE Before disconnecting the cables from the system board note the location of the connectors so that you can reconnect them correctly after you replace the system board Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 12 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Optical Drive on page 14 3 Rem
20. e the palm rest to the computer base Using a plastic scribe gently lift and release the tabs on the palm rest from the slots on the computer base CAUTION Separate the palm rest from the display assembly carefully to avoid damage to the display assembly Lift the palm rest off the computer base 1 screws 5 2 palm rest 5 plastic scribe Removing the Palm Rest 31 Replacing the Palm Rest J WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 Align the palm rest to the computer base 2 Press down on the edges of the palm rest to snap it into place 3 Replace the screws that secure the palm rest to the computer base 4 Slide the touchpad cable and the power button cable into the system board connectors and press down on the connector latches to secure the cables 5 Close the display and turn the computer over 6 Replace the screws that secure the palm rest to the computer base Postrequisites 1 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 19 2 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 21 3 Replace the battery See Repl
21. e your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 12 Procedure 1 Remove the screw that secures the optical drive assembly to the computer base 2 Using your fingertips slide the optical drive assembly out of the optical drive bay screw 2 optical drive assembly 14 Removing the Optical Drive 3 Remove the screw that secures the optical drive bracket to the optical drive assembly and remove the optical drive bracket 4 Carefully pull the optical drive bezel and remove it from the optical drive BE l optical drive bezel 2 optical drive 2 screw 4 optical drive bracket Removing the Optical Drive 15 Replacing the Optical Drive J WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at del
22. ep 5 to step 11 in Replacing the System Board on page 42 3 Replace the wireless card See Replacing the Wireless Card on page 35 4 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 32 5 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 19 6 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 21 7 Follow step 3 to step 4 in Replacing the Optical Drive on page 16 8 Follow step 3 to step 5 in Replacing the Hard Drive on page 26 9 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 13 58 Replacing the Display Bezel Removing the Display Hinges J WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Oo AN A UW PW YN Ha O Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 12 Follow step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Optical Drive on page 14 Follow step 1 to step 3 in Removing the Hard Drive on page 24 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 20 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 17 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 2
23. g Inside Your Computer on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 Using the alignment posts on the computer base place the speakers in position 2 Route the speaker cable through the routing guides on the computer base 3 Replace the screws that secure the speakers to the computer base Postrequisites 1 Follow step 5 to step 11 in Replacing the System Board on page 42 2 Replace the wireless card See Replacing the Wireless Card on page 35 3 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 32 4 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 19 5 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 21 6 Follow step 3 to step 4 in Replacing the Optical Drive on page 16 7 Follow step 3 to step 5 in Replacing the Hard Drive on page 26 8 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 13 52 Replacing the Speakers Removing the Display Assembly J WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety
24. he screw that secures the fan to the system board 2 Connect the fan cable to the system board Postrequisites Follow step 5 to step 11 in Replacing the System Board on page 42 Replace the wireless card See Replacing the Wireless Card on page 35 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 32 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 19 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 21 Follow step 3 to step 4 in Replacing the Optical Drive on page 16 Follow step 3 to step 5 in Replacing the Hard Drive on page 26 AN AW PWD BP Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 13 Replacing the Fan 45 Removing the Heat Sink AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 12 2 Follow step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Optical Drive on page 14 3 Follow step 1 to step 3 in Removing the Hard Drive on page 24 4 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 20 5 Remove the keyboard See Removing
25. l com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 Align the tabs on the optical drive bezel with the slots on the optical drive and snap the optical drive bezel into place 2 Align the screw hole on the optical drive bracket with the screw hole on the optical drive assembly and replace the screw that secures the optical drive bracket to the optical drive assembly 3 Slide the optical drive assembly into the optical drive bay and align the screw hole on the optical drive bracket with the screw hole on the computer base 4 Replace the screw that secures the optical drive assembly to the computer base Postrequisites Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 13 16 Replacing the Optical Drive Removing the Keyboard AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 12 Procedure 1 Open the display as far as possible 2 Using a plastic scribe pry the keyboard from the tabs on the palm rest 1 tabs 4 2 plastic scribe 5 keyboard Removing the Keyboard 17 3 Turn the Keyboard ove
26. nd follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 12 2 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 20 Procedure 1 Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the memory module pops up 2 Slide and remove the memory module from the memory module connector 1 memory module connector 2 securing clips 2 5 memory module 22 Removing the Memory Module s Replacing the Memory Module s J WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on the memory module connector 2 Slide the memory module firmly at an angle into the connector and press the memory module down until it clicks into place
27. ndows 7 Click Start shut down K NOTE If you are using a different operating system see the documentation of your operating system for shut down instructions After the computer shuts down disconnect it from the electrical outlet Disconnect all cables such as power and USB cables from your computer Disconnect all peripherals from your computer Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools Phillips screwdriver Plastic scribe Before Working Inside Your Computer 9 Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and make sure your personal safety ZN ZN gt bb Db gt 10 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 dell com regulatory_compliance WARNING Disconnect all power sources before opening the computer cover or panels After you finish working inside the computer replace all covers panels and screws before connecting to the power source CAUTION Only a certified service technician is authorized to remove the computer cover and access any of the components inside the computer CAUTION To avoid damaging the computer make sure that the work surface is flat and clean CAUTION To disconnect a network cable first unplug the cable from yo
28. nufacturer s instructions Procedure With the positive side facing up snap the coin cell battery into the battery socket on the system board Postrequisites 1 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 21 2 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 13 28 Replacing the Coin Cell Battery Removing the Palm Rest WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 12 2 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 20 3 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 17 Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the palm rest to the computer base 1 screws 12 Removing the Palm Rest 29 2 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible 3 Lift the connector latches and using the pull tabs disconnect the power button cable and touchpad cable from the system board 1 power button cable 2 pull tabs 2 3 connector latches 2 4 touchpad cable 30 Removing the Palm Rest Remove the screws that secur
29. on page 12 Follow step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Optical Drive on page 14 Follow step 1 to step 3 in Removing the Hard Drive on page 24 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 20 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 17 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 29 Remove the wireless card See Removing the Wireless Card on page 33 Follow step 1 to step 7 in Removing the System Board on page 38 Remove the display assembly See Removing the Display Assembly on page 53 Removing the Display Bezel Procedure 1 Using your fingertips carefully pry up the inside edge of the display bezel 2 Remove the display bezel off the display back cover 1 display bezel Removing the Display Bezel 57 Replacing the Display Bezel J WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure Align the display bezel with the display back cover and gently snap the display bezel into place Postrequisites 1 Replace the display assembly See Replacing the Display Assembly on page 55 2 Follow st
30. orking Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure AN CAUTION To avoid damage to the wireless card make sure that no cables are placed under the wireless card 1 Align the notch on the wireless card with the tab on the wireless card connector 2 Insert the wireless card at an angle into the wireless card connector 3 Press the other end of the wireless card down and replace the screw that secures the wireless card to the system board 4 Connect the antenna cables to the wireless card The following table provides the antenna cable color schemes for the wireless card supported by your computer Connectors on the wireless card Antenna cable color schemes WLAN Bluetooth 2 cables Main WLAN Bluetooth white triangle white Auxiliary WLAN Bluetooth black triangle black Postrequisites 1 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 32 2 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 19 3 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 21 4 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 13 Replacing the Wireless Card 35 Removing the I O Board AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 After working inside yo
31. ormation that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 Close the display and turn the computer over 2 Slide the battery latches outward to unlock the battery You hear a click when the battery is unlocked 3 Lift and remove the battery off the computer base 1 battery 2 battery latches 2 4 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible 5 Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds after the computer is unplugged to ground the system board 12 Removing the Battery Replacing the Battery J WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure Align the tabs on the battery with the slots on the battery bay and snap the battery into place Replacing the Battery 13 Removing the Optical Drive AN WARNING Before working insid
32. ove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 20 4 Remove the memory module s See Removing the Memory Module s on page 22 5 Remove the coin cell battery See Removing the Coin Cell Battery on page 27 6 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 3 in Removing the Hard Drive on page 24 7 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 17 8 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 29 9 Remove the wireless card See Removing the Wireless Card on page 33 38 Removing the System Board Procedure 1 Disconnect the power adapter port cable and the speaker cable from the system board 2 Peel off the Mylar sleeve from the system board 1 power adapter port cable 2 Mylar sleeve 5 speaker cable Removing the System Board 39 40 Peel off the tape that secures the display cable to the system board and disconnect the display cable from the system board Lift the connector latch and using the pull tab disconnect the O board cable from the system board 1 display cable 2 tape 3 pull tab 4 O board cable 5 connector latch Removing the System Board 5 Remove the screws that secure the system board to the computer base 6 Lift the system board assembly at an angle and release the system board ports from the slots on the computer base 7 Lift the system board assembly off the computer base 1 screws 5 2 system board assembly 8 Turn the system board
33. puter read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 AN AH BPW DN 50 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 12 Follow step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Optical Drive on page 14 Follow step 1 to step 3 in Removing the Hard Drive on page 24 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 20 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 17 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 29 Remove the wireless card See Removing the Wireless Card on page 33 Follow step 1 to step 7 in Removing the System Board on page 38 Removing the Speakers Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the speakers to the computer base 2 Note the speaker cable routing and remove the cable from its routing guides 3 Lift the speakers along with the speaker cable off the computer base 1 screws 4 2 speakers 2 3 speaker cable Removing the Speakers 51 Replacing the Speakers J WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Workin
34. r and place it on the palm rest 4 Lift the connector latch and disconnect the keyboard cable from the keyboard cable connector 5 Lift the Keyboard off the palm rest 4 1 keyboard cable 2 connector latch 3 keyboard 4 palm rest 18 Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard J WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 Slide the keyboard cable into the keyboard cable connector and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable 2 Slide the tabs at the bottom of the keyboard into the slots on the palm rest and place the Keyboard on the palm rest 3 Gently press around the edges of the keyboard to secure the keyboard under the tabs on the palm rest 4 Replace the screws that secure the keyboard to the computer base Postrequisites Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 13 Replacing the Keyboard 19 Removing the Base Cover AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 Af
35. rd drive 5 Using the pull tab lift the hard drive bracket off the hard drive 1 hard drive 2 screws 4 3 hard drive bracket Removing the Hard Drive 25 Replacing the Hard Drive AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that A shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION Hard drives are extremely fragile Exercise care when handling the hard drive Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the hard drive bracket with the screw holes on the hard drive 2 Replace the screws that secure the hard drive bracket to the hard drive 3 Place the hard drive assembly in the hard drive bay Using the pull tab slide the hard drive assembly towards the connector to connect the hard drive assembly to the system board 5 Replace the screws that secure the hard drive assembly to the computer base Postrequisites 1 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 21 2 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 13 26 Replacing the Hard Drive Removing the Coin Cell Battery AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your comp
36. tents 6 Removing the Speakers Prerequisites Procedure Replacing the Speakers Procedure Postrequisites Removing the Display Assembly Prerequisites Procedure Replacing the Display Assembly Procedure Postrequisites Removing the Display Bezel Prerequisites Procedure Replacing the Display Bezel Procedure Postrequisites Removing the Display Hinges Prerequisites Procedure Replacing the Display Hinges Procedure Postrequisites Removing the Display Panel Prerequisites Procedure Replacing the Display Panel Procedure Postrequisites Contents 50 50 31 52 52 52 53 35 54 55 55 55 56 56 5 58 58 58 59 9 60 61 61 61 62 62 65 64 64 64 Removing the Camera Module Prerequisites Procedure Replacing the Camera Module Procedure Postrequisites Removing the Power Adapter Port Prerequisites Procedure Replacing the Power Adapter Port Procedure Postrequisites Flashing the BIOS 65 65 66 67 67 67 68 68 69 70 70 70 71 Contents Contents Before Working Inside Your Computer Before You Begin A 1 CAUTION To avoid losing data save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer Save and close all open files exit all open programs and turn off your computer e Windows 8 Point to the lower or upper right corner of the screen to open the Charms sidebar and click Settings Power Shut down Wi
37. ter s Service Tag type your computer s Service Tag and click Submit If you do not have your computer s service tag click Detect Service Tag to allow automatic detection of your computer s service tag 4 NOTE If the Service Tag cannot be detected automatically select your product under the product categories 4 Click Drivers and Downloads U1 In the Operating System drop down select the operating system installed on your computer Click BIOS Click Download File to download the latest version of the BIOS for your computer On the next page select Single file download and click Continue O AN AO Save the file and once the download is complete navigate to the folder where you saved the BIOS update file 10 Double click the BIOS update file icon and follow the instructions on the screen Flashing the BIOS 71
38. ter working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 12 Procedure 1 Loosen the captive screws that secure the base cover to the computer base 2 Using your fingertips lift the base cover out of the slots on the computer base 1 i 1 captive screws 2 2 base cover 20 Removing the Base Cover Replacing the Base Cover J WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 Slide the tabs on the base cover into the slots on the computer base and snap the base cover into place 2 Tighten the captive screws that secure the base cover to the computer base Postrequisites Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 13 Replacing the Base Cover 21 Removing the Memory Module s AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer a
39. ur computer and then unplug the cable from the network device 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 or thumb screws that you must disengage before disconnecting the cable When disconnecting cables keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins When connecting cables make sure that the connectors and ports are correctly oriented and aligned CAUTION Before touching anything inside your computer ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface such as the metal at the back of the computer While you work periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate static electricity which could harm internal components CAUTION To avoid damaging the components and cards handle them by their edges and avoid touching pins and contacts Before Working Inside Your Computer After Working Inside Your Computer AN CAUTION Leaving stray or loose screws inside your computer may severely 1 damage your computer Replace all screws and make sure that no stray screws remain inside your computer Connect any cables peripherals and any other part s you removed before working on your computer Connect your computer to the electrical outlet Turn on your computer After Working Inside Your Computer 11 Removing the Battery AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety inf
40. ur computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 12 2 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 20 3 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 17 4 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 29 Procedure 1 Remove the screw that secures the I O board to the computer base 2 Lift the connector latch and using the pull tab disconnect the O board cable from the system board 3 Peel off the O board cable from the computer base 4 Lift the I O board along with its cable off the computer base 5 1 connector latch 2 pull tab 2 I O board cable 4 screw 5 I O board 36 Removing the I O Board Replacing the I O Board J WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 Use the alignment posts on the computer base to place the I O board in position 2 Replace the screw that secures th
41. uter and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 12 2 Follow step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Optical Drive on page 14 3 Follow step 1 to step 3 in Removing the Hard Drive on page 24 4 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 20 5 Remove the memory module s See Removing the Memory Module s on page 22 6 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 17 7 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 29 8 Remove the wireless card See Removing the Wireless Card on page 33 9 Follow step 1 to step 7 in Removing the System Board on page 38 10 Remove the display assembly See Removing the Display Assembly on page 53 68 Removing the Power Adapter Port Procedure 1 Note the routing of the power adapter port cable and remove it from the routing guides on the computer base 2 Lift the power adapter port along with its cable off the computer base 1 power adapter port cable 2 power adapter port 5 routing guides Removing the Power Adapter Port 69 Replacing the Power Adapter Port J WARNING Before working inside your
42. uter and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance IN CAUTION Removing the coin cell battery resets the BIOS settings to default It is recommended that you note the BIOS settings before removing the coin cell battery Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 12 2 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 20 Procedure Using a plastic scribe gently pry out the coin cell battery out of the battery socket on the system board i plastic scribe 2 coin cell battery 5 battery socket Removing the Coin Cell Battery 27 Replacing the Coin Cell Battery J WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance AN WARNING The battery may explode if installed incorrectly Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type Discard used batteries according to the ma
43. y panel to the display back cover Postrequisites 1 Replace the display hinges See Replacing the Display Hinges on page 61 2 Replace the display bezel See Replacing the Display Bezel on page 58 3 Replace the display assembly See Replacing the Display Assembly on page 55 4 Follow step 5 to step 11 in Replacing the System Board on page 42 5 Replace the wireless card See Replacing the Wireless Card on page 35 6 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 32 7 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 19 8 Replace the memory module s See Replacing the Memory Module s on page 23 9 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 21 10 Follow step 3 to step 4 In Replacing the Optical Drive on page 16 11 Follow step 3 to step 5 in Replacing the Hard Drive on page 26 12 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 13 64 Replacing the Display Panel Connect the display cable to the display panel and adhere the tape that secures the display cable Removing the Camera Module J WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance
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