DELL Inspiron 14 3442
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1. Remove the display assembly Remove the display bezel Remove the display hinges PRP Re NFO 77 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 4 3 Peelthe tape adhered over the display cable 78 4 Disconnect the display cable from the display panel cable connector A 1 display panel 2 display back cover 3 display cable 5 Lift the display panel away from the display back cover 79 Replacing the Display Panel A 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 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 Connect the display cable to the display panel connector Adhere the tape that secures the display cable 3 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 4 Replace the screws that secure the display panel to the display back cover Post requisites Replace the display hinges Replace the display bezel Replace the display assembly Replace the system board Replace the pa2. 2 Turn over the keyboard 3 Slide the tabs on the keyboard into the slots on the palm rest and snap the keyboard into place Post requisites Replace the battery Folding the Keyboard Cable A CAUTION Do not apply excess pressure while folding the cable 29 The cables on the keyboard are not folded when you receive a replacement keyboard Follow these instructions to fold the cables on the replacement keyboard the same way they are folded on the old keyboard 1 Place the keyboard on a flat and clean surface 1 keyboard cable 2 keyboard 2 Gently fold the keyboard cable with the end aligned with the fold line as shown in the image 1 keyboard cable 2 fold line 30 1 keyboard cable 2 keyboard 31 Removing the Hard Drive A A A 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 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION Hard drives are fragile Exercise care when handling the hard drive CAUTION To avoid data loss do not remove the hard drive while the computer is in Sleep or On state Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery 2 Remove the base cover Procedure 1 Remove the screw that secure
3. Replacing the Display Hinges sesssess 76 Proced resue sheikh oo moe E aset ee utei dit 76 POSt Tequlsites utere abt ee tiat 76 Removing the Display PaneL sss 77 Pieredquisitesz centu ber sette a Leet Mos Atc Eae c Eel tee d 77 Proced re s eh re ete ee ten trente d e Pte e eed 78 Replacing the Display PaneL ssessuss 80 Proced te de ette EP es es ban tec dirmi 80 Post requisites eo EH EE n en ud nee 80 Removing the Camera sese 81 Prerequisite Smam eee dritter enu de deeem IT e SEITE Tn E a8 81 Procedures eee A echec a eh pci HR ERE 82 Replacing the Camera sese 83 Procedure aoro ee bun te E oh al oh dt Pues fete oe ta id ad de yl 83 Post requlsites 4 4 es esee iet reete Mies Meet LE LUE 85 Flashing the BIOS sioe o etre eres een runs rte Den draps CoNS x 84 Before Working Inside Your Computer A CAUTION To avoid damaging the components and cards handle them by their edges and avoid touching pins and contacts Before You Begin 1 Save and close all open files and exit all open applications 2 Shut down your computer Windows 8 Move your mouse pointer to the upper right or lower right corner of the screen to open the charms sidebar and then click or tap Settings Power Shut down Windows 7 Click or tap Start o Shut down NOTE If you are using a diff
4. read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 Slide the power adapter port into position 2 Route the power adapter port cable through the routing guides on the computer base 3 Connect the power adapter port cable to the system board Post requisites Replace the palm rest Replace the hard drive Replace the wireless card Replace the memory module s Replace the base cover Replace the keyboard N Ou i3 UN HL Replace the battery 60 Removing the System Board A Ea Ea Ea 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 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page 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 NOTE Replacing the system board removes any changes you have made to the BIOS using System Setup You must make the
5. see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure With the positive side facing up snap the coin cell battery into the battery socket on the system board Post requisites Replace the palm rest Replace the hard drive Replace the wireless card Replace the memory module s Replace the base cover Replace the keyboard Replace the battery N Ou i3 UN FB 57 Removing the Power Adapter Port A 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 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites Remove the battery Remove the base cover Remove the memory module s Remove the wireless card Remove the hard drive Remove the keyboard OU PWN PF Remove the palm rest Procedure 1 Disconnect the power adapter port cable from the system board 2 Note the power adapter port cable routing and remove it from the routing guides on the computer base 58 3 Lift the power adapter port along with its cable off the computer base 1 power adapter port cable 2 power adapter port 59 Replacing the Power Adapter Port A WARNING Before working inside your computer
6. Procedure eere ode Eee eu trt decides 29 Post redulsitesi ot ente mta uta ho b dot 29 Folding the Keyboard Cable nens 29 Removing the Hard Drive seeseseseseee 32 Pr redqulsites xx eer Glee Site ee a vt e tre te 32 Proced r cette tetto e rete tee d ute e b e ette tes 32 Replacing the Hard Drive seseseeeese 55 PIOCeqdUle ca tote tah eee gp IE OR TRU LEUR TR REO M RE ER PEERS 55 POSE fedulsiteS eec otra ra HERD E PR ED ROB ENSURE ELITR TS 55 Removing the Palm Rest eese 56 Pr r dulsitess cu sen ose mutet tet artt uve 56 PIOGOQUre ue petet eb eue err ste ER HM t P at ee e rem dtu 37 Replacing the Palm Rest sse 41 Proced te ed e ce ric epe oie ee pe 41 PoSt f amp dulsites e e a GU dicaqae RU te dites 41 Removing the Power Button Board 42 Pi r qulsites o Sons eem corte eet arta eese rrr nist E E EYES 42 Procedure io sait o e eee tet d E 42 Replacing the Power Button Board 44 Procedure meem a bens tester e m Hec e ed ce a med en iens 44 POSt rEQUISITCS c ccccccccessessssssecssecseeeseecseceseeeseeesecsseseeeceeessesssesesseeeesseesseeaes 44 Removing the Touchpad esses 45 Preredqulsitessu testes iste dendi i edendo UR ec at sI 45 rere mA 45 Replacing the Touchpad sss 47 Procedure i
7. computer base 1 screw 2 base cover 17 Replacing the Base Cover A 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 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page 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 Replace the screw that secures the base cover to the computer base Post requisites Replace the battery 18 Removing the Memory Module s A 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 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery 2 Remove the base cover 19 Procedure 1 Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module slot until the memory module pops up 2 Remove the memory module from the memory module slot 1 securing clips 2 2 memory module slot 3 memory module 2
8. inside your computer 2 Connect any external devices peripherals and cables you removed before working on your computer 3 Replace any media cards discs and any other part s that you removed before working on your computer 4 Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets 5 Turn on your computer 11 Removing the Battery A 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 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 Close the display and turn the computer over 2 Slide the battery latches to the unlock position You hear a click sound when the battery is unlocked 3 Using your fingertips lift the battery at an angle and remove the battery off the computer base 1 battery 2 latches 2 3 computer base 4 Turn the computer over open the display and press the power button for five seconds to ground the system board 12 Replacing the Battery A 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 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working I
9. s cores eres deae eb c cac nd TAN S E 14 Proced rge ii ocaten etia tiat t tet das 14 Replacing the Optical Drive seeeeee 16 Procedure iet e bb ret E Set D cet tentent 16 Post requisites n e Leo ue o e eene dee 16 Removing the Base Cover 17 Prerequisitess xu annee Tar o M od Ud tee 17 Procedures s oU E LA Co eec ier AU UM ALD DHL CO MARO CM A 17 Replacing the Base Cover eese 18 Procedure eo e e Ap bee e ee s et een 18 P ost requisites e Bao Er A OGL pb ones 18 Removing the Memory Module s 19 Prer dulsitess c ten Doubt tna tte ts 19 Proced re etr Rete eere Pen nm e eet Pe d i tnde 20 Replacing the Memory Module s 21 Proced tes ie meo tee REA gii t mS 22 Post requisitesc aes E ERE RE UR GERNE ER ERE ERIS 22 Removing the Wireless Card sees 23 Pi r amp dqulsitesa o Soter does een T xetesans favs Ie ee SERE NUT eR UE E S 25 Procedure coe erede bee ec e d e e ees 23 Replacing the Wireless Card sesseesese 25 Procedure sitet eben eig me Hte d eet Bene etus 25 PosSt redulsites 44 E EEEE I e ELM LL E AM LM s 25 Removing the Keyboard esses 26 Preredqulsites doen tem e eem ms 26 Procedure isis bu com ERU TO c mua 26 Replacing the Keyboard sssssseeee 29
10. the hard drive Remove the keyboard Remove the palm rest Remove the system board Procedure 68 Note the antenna cable routing and remove the cable from its routing guides Remove the screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base 3 Liftthe display assembly off the computer base wd 1 display assembly 2 screws 4 3 antenna cable 4 computer base 69 Replacing the Display Assembly 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 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 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 Post requisites Oo WAN A UU 3 NH 70 Replace the system board Replace the palm rest Replace the hard drive Replace the wireless card Replace the memory module s Replace the base cover Replace the keyboard Replace the optical drive Replace the battery Removing the Display Bezel A WARNING Before working
11. your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance A CAUTION Incorrect alignment of the heat sink can cause damage to the system board and processor Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the heat sink assembly with the screw holes on the system board 2 In sequential order indicated on the heat sink tighten the captive screws that secure the heat sink assembly to the system board 3 Connect the fan cable to the system board Post requisites Replace the system board Replace the palm rest Replace the hard drive Replace the wireless card Replace the memory module s Replace the base cover Replace the keyboard Replace the optical drive Replace the battery Oo AN AU PBPWDYD BE 67 Removing the Display Assembly 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 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites O AN A UN BRWYDY EB Remove the battery Remove the optical drive Remove the base cover Remove the memory module s Remove the wireless card Remove
12. 0 Replacing the Memory Module s A 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 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance 21 Procedure 1 Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on the memory module slot 2 Slide the memory module firmly into the slot at an angle and press the memory module down until it clicks into place NOTE If you do not hear the click remove the memory module and reinstall it securing clips 2 2 memory module slot 3 memory module Post requisites 1 Replace the base cover 2 Replace the battery 22 Removing the Wireless Card A 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 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery 2 Remove the base cover Procedure 1 Disconnect the antenna cables from the wireless card 2 Remove the screw that secures the wireless card to t
13. 9 9 Lift the palm rest from the bottom edge and away from the computer base 1 palmrest 10 Follow the procedure from step 2 to step 5 in Removing the Power Button Board 11 Follow the procedure from step 2 to step 3 in Removing the Touchpad 40 Replacing the Palm Rest A 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 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 3 in Replacing the Touchpad 2 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 4 in Replacing the Power Button Board 3 Align the palm rest over the computer base 4 Press down on the edges of the palm rest to snap it into place 5 Replace the screws that secure the palm rest to the computer base 6 Slide the touchpad cable and the power button cable into the connectors on the system board and press down on the latches to secure the cables 7 Adhere the tape back on the power button cable 8 Close the display and turn the computer over 9 Replace the screws that secure the palm rest to the computer base Post requisites 1 Replace the hard drive 2 Replace the base cover 3 Replace the keyboard 4 Replace
14. Inspiron 14 5000 Series Owner s Manual Computer Model Inspiron 14 3442 Regulatory Model P53G Regulatory Type P53G001 Notes Cautions and Warnings K NOTE A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer A CAUTION A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem A WARNING A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage personal injury or death Copyright 2014 Dell Inc All rights reserved This product is protected by U S and international copyright and intellectual property laws Dell and the Dell logo are trademarks of Dell Inc in the United States and or other jurisdictions All other marks and names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies 2014 04 Rev AOO Contents Before Working Inside Your Computer 9 Before YOU BEGIN ione e eder tie i Rt tede rte cre TE Rag 9 Safety InstFUctIOns tiie none rel ett pne re re esate ala a 9 Recommended Tools tied CIRCO B RE EKTET 10 After Working Inside Your Computer sss 11 Removing the Battery sse 12 Procedures aed aate aiit eate i i eter t rete 12 Replacing the Battery seseseeeenrns 15 Proced r e bte ot eret ee ete Ue Re e Ie e tes 15 Removing the Optical Drive sseeeee 14 Pr reduisites
15. Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 Using the alignment post place the camera on the display back cover 2 Connect the camera cable to the camera connector Post requisites Replace the display bezel Replace the display assembly Replace the system board Replace the palm rest Replace the hard drive Replace the wireless card Replace the memory module s Replace the base cover Oo AN AU PWD BE Replace the keyboard Replace the optical drive Replace the battery me e e o 83 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 2 3 10 11 84 Turn on the computer Go to dell com support If you have your computer s Service Tag type your computer s Service Tag and click Submit If you do not have your computers Service Tag click Detect My Product to allow automatic detection of the Service Tag NOTE If the Service Tag cannot be detected automatically select your product under the product categories Click Get Drivers and Downloads Click View All Drivers 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 Save the file and once the
16. ce the screw that secures the hard drive assembly to the computer base Post requisites 1 Replace the base cover 2 Replace the battery 5 Removing the Palm Rest A 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 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites Remove the battery Remove the base cover Remove the hard drive BhWDN HG Remove the keyboard 36 Procedure 1 2 3 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible Remove the screws that secure the palm rest to the computer base 1 screws 3 Remove the tape covering the power button cable 37 4 Liftthe latches and using the pull tabs disconnect the power button cable and the touchpad cable from the system board 1 power button cable 2 touchpad cable 5 Close the display and turn the computer over 38 6 Remove the screws that secure the palm rest to the computer base 1 screws 8 2 computer base 7 Using a plastic scribe release the tabs on the palm rest from the slots on the computer base 1 plastic scribe 2 palm rest 3 computer base 8 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible 3
17. desired changes again 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 OANA UN BRWDYD BP Remove the battery Remove the optical drive Remove the base cover Remove the memory module s Remove the wireless card Remove the hard drive Remove the keyboard Remove the palm rest Procedure Peel the tape that secures the display cable to the connector on the system board Lift the latch and using the pull tab disconnect the display cable from the connector on the system board Peel the display cable from the fan Lift the latch and using the pull tab disconnect the l O board cable from the connector on the system board 61 5 Disconnect the power adapter port cable and speaker cable from the connector on the system board 1 power adapter port cable 2 power adapter port 3 display cable 4 speaker cable l O board cable 6 Remove the screws that secure the system board to the computer base 62 7 Lift the system board off the computer base 1 system board 2 screws 2 65 Replacing the System Board A Ea 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 After working inside your computer follow t
18. download is complete navigate to the folder where you saved the BIOS update file Double click the BIOS update file icon and follow the instructions on the screen
19. e the wireless card Replace the memory module s Replace the base cover Replace the keyboard Replace the battery Removing the Coin Cell Battery A 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 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance A 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 Remove the battery Remove the base cover Remove the memory module s Remove the wireless card Remove the hard drive Remove the keyboard NOUA UN HL Remove the palm rest Procedure Using a plastic scribe gently pry out the coin cell battery out of the battery socket on the system board 55 1 56 system board coin cell battery battery socket plastic scribe Replacing the Coin Cell Battery A 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 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer For more safety best practices
20. ere ie diee endi tete nd 47 Postsredulsites 5 boite E eat cafe t e us Mi bett 47 Removing the I O Board essent 49 Pr r Quisites 45 3 te ted cae seas Lt el Go C SEU 49 Procedures ciere aav pene ande re etas 49 Replacing the 1 O Board sese 51 Proced res nce petia iet tct tie C n eds 51 Post Tedulsites orte ero eee Rit emu eq et 51 Removing the Speakers sssssseseeeene 52 Prer dulsitess sheet e c mte re tutt 52 Proced re tete e te eet e e ttd e ete tete its 52 Replacing the Speakers esssssseeeeee 54 PtOCedUle t iie ee nem poe p ed ete e pee i re epe n 54 Post fedqulsites ce o pa orta gated aea a ege HER c prd ead 54 Removing the Coin Cell Battery sssess 55 Pr requisites zoo tuper T E 55 Procedure iener o Angee alan Manan Ait A aiid 55 Replacing the Coin Cell Battery 57 PrOCEGUIE inelo teisia M S 57 POSt rEQUISITCS ceccecccccseeseesseesseesseessecseccseccseecseessescseseseesstessecsseetecseeeeecaes 57 Removing the Power Adapter Port 58 PREFEQUISITES zen eL c WR CUR NER 58 Procedure desde iue c em TUR A eu obe ieu 58 Replacing the Power Adapter Port 60 Proced re ete eR e eb ehe t e RR 60 Postsrequlisites e t tiet etim ata e dm 60 Removing the System Board sss 61 Prerequ
21. erent operating system see the documentation of your operating system for shut down instructions 3 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets 4 Disconnect all cables such as telephone cables network cables and so on from your computer 5 Disconnect all attached devices and peripherals such as keyboard mouse monitor and so on from your computer 6 Remove any media card and optical disc from your computer if applicable 7 After the computer is unplugged press and hold the power button for 5 seconds to ground the system board Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and ensure your personal safety A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance A gt Db D A 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 To avoid damaging the computer make sure that the work surface is flat and clean CAUTION To avoid damaging the components and cards handle them by their edges and avoid touching pins and contacts CAUTION Only a certified service technician is authorized to remove the computer c
22. ge covers into place Post requisites OANA a RWYD BF me o Replace the display assembly Replace the system board Replace the palm rest Replace the hard drive Replace the wireless card Replace the memory module s Replace the base cover Replace the keyboard Replace the optical drive Replace the battery 73 Removing the Display Hinges A 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 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites Remove the battery Remove the optical drive Remove the base cover Remove the memory module s Remove the wireless card Remove the hard drive Remove the keyboard Remove the palm rest OANA UH RWYD HP Remove the system board Remove the display assembly Remove the display bezel ae o 74 Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the display hinges to the display back cover 2 Liftthe display hinges off the display back cover 1 display back cover 2 display hinges 2 3 screws 8 75 Replacing the Display Hinges A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the ste
23. gulatory_compliance Procedure Route the power button cable through the routing guides on the palm rest 2 Align the screw hole on the power button board with the screw hole on the palm rest 3 Replace the screw that secures the power button board to the palm rest 4 Adhere the tape to the power button board 5 Follow the procedure from step 3 to step 9 in Replacing the Palm Rest Post requisites 1 Replace the hard drive 2 Replace the wireless card 3 Replace the memory module s 4 Replace the keyboard 5 Replace the base cover 6 Replace the battery 44 Removing the Touchpad A 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 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites Remove the battery Remove the base cover Remove the memory module s Remove the wireless card Remove the hard drive Aun i UN BE Remove the keyboard Procedure 1 Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 7 in Removing the Palm Rest 2 Remove the screws that secure the touchpad to the palm rest 45 3 Slide and remove the touchpad out of its slot on the palm rest 1 touchpad 2 screws 2 46 Replacing
24. he instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page 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 Align the screw holes on the system board with the screw holes on the computer base 2 Replace the screws that secure the system board to the computer base 3 Connect the power adapter port cable and speaker cable to the connectors on the system board 4 Slide the l O board cable into the connector on the system board and press down on the latch to secure the cable 5 Adhere the display cable to the fan 6 Slide the display cable into the connector on the system board and press down on the latch to secure the cable 7 Adhere the tape that secures the display cable to the system board Post requisites 1 Replace the palm rest 2 Replace the hard drive 3 Replace the wireless card 4 Replace the memory module s 5 Replace the base cover 6 Replace the keyboard 7 Replace the optical drive 8 Replace the battery 64 Removing the Heat Sink Assembly 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 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Wor
25. he wireless card slot 23 Slide and remove the wireless card out of the wireless card slot 1 antenna cables 2 2 wireless card 3 screw 24 Replacing the Wireless Card A 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 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure A CAUTION To avoid damage to the wireless card do not place any cables under it 1 Align the notch on the wireless card with the tab on the wireless card slot 2 Insert the wireless card into the wireless card slot 3 Replace the screw that secures the wireless card to the wireless card slot 4 Connectthe antenna cables to the wireless card The following table provides the antenna cable color scheme for the wireless card supported by your computer Connectors on the wireless card Antenna cable color Main white triangle white Auxiliary black triangle black Post requisites 1 Replace the base cover 2 Replace the battery 25 Removing the Keyboard A 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 After working inside your co
26. inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites Remove the battery Remove the optical drive Remove the base cover Remove the memory module s Remove the wireless card Remove the hard drive Remove the keyboard Remove the palm rest OANA Ua RWDYD HP Remove the system board Remove the display assembly un o 71 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 2 display back cover 72 Replacing the Display Bezel A 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 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure Align the display bezel with the display back cover and gently snap the display bezel into place Align the hinge covers with the hinges on the display assembly and snap the hin
27. isit s s m tete ei acteur a Hp DENDUM A ocu 61 Procedure rere temp op tie nmt a ema eet 61 Replacing the System Board sss 64 Proced tes s nale depo stet ERU Er RT S CE UE ERR ESIREUS 64 POSt Tequlsites uec deter ER t bt ee tens 64 Removing the Heat Sink Assembly 65 Prer dulsitess i c soda imd oett 65 Proced re tete ee thence wale tee enm re t eet ee ol least outta tela conde gt 65 Replacing the Heat Sink Assembly 67 Proced te saec Galeotti eee bea aie me 67 Post requisitesc seo ERR eine UR Rp EC AGES 67 Removing the Display Assembly suss 68 Pr requisites c ero cepe dete ete PETERE OT edu tes 68 Proced re eh eb ive ch a eb e Uds 68 Replacing the Display Assembyly ssuues 70 Procedure itecto iret e e rere m P o d e d Ie ie eet 70 PoSt redulsites iiis ee eg eee bo La ues 70 Removing the Display BezeLl esses 71 Prerequlsitessut tus rs eure eer e rete hiatu nte t Uv tins 71 Proced te tecto pete eate nmt n Ce tte mtm esten 72 Replacing the Display BezeLl ssessssss 75 drere e Iw EE 73 Post reguisites ete ea ei bd sd t di hel ge odor bae anaes 73 Removing the Display Hinges sesssess 74 Preredquisites isset recomiendo a Caco daten CO dep as 74 IteseUwMr EP 75
28. king Inside Your Computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory compliance WARNING The heat sink may become hot during normal operation Allow sufficient time for the heat sink to cool before you touch it CAUTION To ensure maximum cooling for the processor do not touch the heat transfer areas on the heat sink The oils in your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal grease Prerequisites O AN AU BRWYD PB Remove the battery Remove the optical drive Remove the base cover Remove the memory module s Remove the wireless card Remove the hard drive Remove the keyboard Remove the palm rest Remove the system board Procedure Ea NOTE The appearance of the heat sink assembly on your system may differ from the image below Turn the system board over and place it on a flat surface Disconnect the fan cable from the system board In sequential order indicated on the heat sink loosen the captive screws that secure the heat sink assembly to the system board 65 4 Liftthe heat sink assembly off the system board N 1 fan cable system board 3 captive screws 5 heat sink assembly 66 Replacing the Heat Sink Assembly A 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 After working inside
29. lm rest Replace the hard drive Replace the wireless card Replace the memory module s OANA a RWYD HP Replace the base cover un o Replace the keyboard Replace the optical drive Replace the battery oH N e 80 Removing the Camera A 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 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites Remove the battery Remove the optical drive Remove the base cover Remove the memory module s Remove the wireless card Remove the hard drive Remove the keyboard Remove the palm rest OANA UH RWYD HP Remove the system board Remove the display assembly Remove the display bezel ae o 81 Procedure 1 Disconnect the camera cable from the camera 2 Liftthe camera off the display back cover 1 camera 2 camera cable 82 Replacing the Camera A 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 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer For more safety best practices see the
30. mputer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites Remove the battery Procedure 1 Turn the computer over and open the display 2 Using a plastic scribe pry the keyboard out by pressing the securing clips starting from the middle securing clip 26 3 Slide the keyboard up to release it from the tabs on the palm rest 1 plastic scribe 2 securing clips 5 3 keyboard 4 tabs 5 4 Turn the keyboard over and place it on the palm rest 27 5 Liftthe latch and disconnect the keyboard cable from the system board 1 keyboard 2 keyboard cable 3 latch 6 Lift the keyboard off the palm rest 28 Replacing the Keyboard A 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 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure K NOTE If you are installing a new keyboard fold the cables the same way they are folded on the old keyboard For more information see Folding the Keyboard Cable 1 Slide the keyboard cable into the connector and press down on the latch to secure the cable
31. nside Your Computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure Slide the tabs on the battery into the slots on the battery bay and snap the battery into place 13 Removing the Optical Drive A 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 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites Remove the battery 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 1 optical drive assembly 2 screw 3 Carefully pull the optical drive bezel and remove it from the optical drive 14 4 Remove the screw that secures the optical drive bracket to the optical drive assembly and remove the optical drive bracket gf a P 1 optical drive bezel 2 optical drive optical drive bracket 4 screw 15 Replacing the Optical Drive A 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 After working inside your com
32. omputer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites ANA UO BRWYDN PB Remove the battery Remove the base cover Remove the memory module s Remove the wireless card Remove the hard drive Remove the keyboard Remove the palm rest Remove the I O board Procedure 1 2 52 Disconnect the speaker cable from the system board Note the speaker cable routing and remove the cable from the routing guides 3 Lift the speakers along with the speaker cable off the computer base 1 speakers 2 2 speaker cable 55 Replacing the Speakers A 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 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 3 Using the alignment posts on the computer base place the speakers on the computer base Route the speaker cable through the routing guides on the computer base Connect the speaker cable to the system board Post requisites AN A UN BRWYD Hd 54 Replace the l O board Replace the palm rest Replace the hard drive Replac
33. over and access any of the components inside the computer See the safety instructions for complete information about safety precautions working inside your computer and protecting against electrostatic discharge CAUTION Before touching anything inside your computer ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface such as the metal at the back of the computer While you work periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate static electricity which could harm internal components 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 ports and connectors are correctly oriented and aligned CAUTION To disconnect a network cable first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device CAUTION Press and eject any installed card from the media card reader Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools e Philips screwdriver e Plastic scribe 10 After Working Inside Your Computer A CAUTION Leaving stray or loose screws inside your computer may severely damage your computer 1 Replace all screws and make sure that no stray screws remain
34. ps in Before Working Inside Your Computer After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the display hinges with the screw holes on the display back cover 2 Replace the screws that secure the display hinges to the display back cover Post requisites Replace the display bezel Replace the display assembly Replace the system board Replace the palm rest Replace the hard drive Replace the wireless card Replace the memory module s Replace the base cover OANA a RWYD HP Replace the keyboard Replace the optical drive Replace the battery PR e o 76 Removing the Display Panel A 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 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites Remove the battery Remove the optical drive Remove the base cover Remove the memory module s Remove the wireless card Remove the hard drive Remove the keyboard Remove the palm rest OANA UH RWYD HP Remove the system board
35. puter follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 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 3 Replace the screw that secures the optical drive bracket to the optical drive assembly 4 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 5 Replace the screw that secures the optical drive assembly to the computer base Post requisites Replace the battery 16 Removing the Base Cover A 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 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites Remove the battery Procedure 1 Remove the screw that secures the base cover to the computer base 2 Slide the base cover to release the tabs on the base cover from the slots on the computer base 3 Liftthe base cover off the
36. reless card Remove the hard drive Remove the keyboard Remove the palm rest Procedure 1 2 Lift the I O board from the computer base and turn it over Lift the latch and using the pull tab disconnect the I O board cable from the I O board 49 3 Liftthe I O board away from the computer base 1 system board 2 O board cable 3 O board 50 Replacing the I O Board A 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 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure Slide the I O board cable into the O board cable connector and press down on the latch to secure the cable Turn over the I O board and use the alignment post on the computer base to place the I O board in position Post requisites NAO uw PWD PF Replace the palm rest Replace the hard drive Replace the wireless card Replace the memory module s Replace the base cover Replace the keyboard Replace the battery 51 Removing the Speakers A 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 After working inside your c
37. s the hard drive assembly to the computer base 2 Slide the hard drive assembly towards the side of the computer to 32 disconnect the hard drive assembly from its connector on the system board 3 Using the pull tab lift and slide the hard drive assembly out of the tabs on the computer base 1 screw 2 hard drive 4 Remove the screws that secure the hard drive bracket to the hard drive 5 Using the pull tab lift the hard drive bracket off the hard drive 33 6 Peeloff the Mylar sheet from the hard drive 1 hard drive bracket 2 pull tab 3 screws 2 4 mylar sheet 34 Replacing the Hard Drive A A 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 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION Hard drives are fragile Exercise care when handling the hard drive Procedure 1 Adhere the Mylar sheet on the hard drive 2 Align the screw holes on the hard drive bracket with the screw holes on the hard drive 3 Replace the screws that secure the hard drive bracket to the hard drive 4 Slide the hard drive assembly under the tabs on the computer base and place the hard drive assembly in the computer base 5 Repla
38. the Touchpad A 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 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 Slide and replace the touchpad into its slot on the palm rest Align the screw holes on the touchpad with the screw holes on the palm rest 3 Replace the screws that secure the touchpad to the palm rest 4 Follow the procedure from step 3 to step 9 in Replacing the Palm Rest 1 touchpad 2 screws 2 Post requisites Replace the hard drive Replace the wireless card Replace the memory module s hWYN PB Replace the base cover 47 5 Replace the keyboard 6 Replace the battery 48 Removing the I O Board A 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 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites NOUA mN PF Remove the battery Remove the base cover Remove the memory module s Remove the wi
39. the battery 41 Removing the Power Button Board A 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 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites Remove the battery Remove the base cover Remove the keyboard Remove the memory module s Remove the wireless card An BRWYDY EB Remove the hard drive Procedure Follow the procedure from step 1 to step 7 in Removing the Palm Rest Peel the tape from the power button board Remove the screw that secures the power button board to the palm rest BRhWDN FB Note the power button cable routing and peel the cable from the palm rest 42 5 Lift the power button board along with the cable off the palm rest 1 power button board 2 tape screw 4 power button cable 43 Replacing the Power Button Board A 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 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com re
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