DELL Inspiron 5535
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1. 3 Disconnect the power adapter port cable speaker cable and the I O board cable from the system board 1 display cable 2 tape power adapter port cable 4 speaker cable 5 O board cable Removing the System Board 37 4 Remove the screw that secures the system board to the computer base 5 Lift the system board off the computer base 1 system board Screw 38 Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information E that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 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 Align the screw hole on the system board with the screw hole on the computer base 2 Replace the screw that secures the system board to the computer base 3 Connect the power adapter port cable speaker cable and the I O board cable to the connectors on the system board 4 Connect the display cable to the system board 5 Adhere the tape that secures the display cable to the system board Postrequisites 1 Replace the2. 30 Removing the Wireless Mini Card Replacing the Wireless Mini Card AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure ZN CAUTION To avoid damage to the wireless mini card ensure that no cables are 1 placed under the wireless mini card Align the notch on the wireless mini card with the tab on the system board connector Insert the wireless mini card connector at a 45 degree angle into the connector on the system board Press the other end of the wireless mini card down into the slot on the system board and replace the screw that secures the wireless mini card to the system board Connect the antenna cables to the wireless mini card The following table provides the antenna cable color schemes for the wireless mini card supported by your computer Connectors on the wireless mini card Antenna cable color schemes WLAN Bluetooth 2 cables Main WLAN Bluetooth white triangle white Auxiliary WLAN Bluetooth black black triangle Replacing the Wireless Mini Card 31 Postrequisites 1 2 3 32 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Re
3. on page 12 3 Remove the hard drive assembly See Removing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 18 4 Remove the optical drive assembly See Removing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 15 5 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 22 6 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 25 7 Remove the display assembly See Removing the Display Assembly on page 54 8 Remove the display bezel See Removing the Display Bezel on page 58 Removing the Display Hinges 61 Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the display hinges to the display panel 2 Lift the display hinges off the display back cover 1 screws 8 2 display hinges 2 62 Removing the Display Hinges Replacing the Display Hinges AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage 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 Postrequisites 1 Replace the display bezel See Replacing the Display Bezel on page 60 2 Replace the disp
4. 70 Postrequisites aas edo Gears dA gd 70 Flashing the BIOS 71 Contents Before You Begin Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices NM 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 and exit all open programs Follow the instructions to shut down your computer based on the operating system installed on your computer e 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 Settings Power Shutdown e Windows 7 Click Start o and click Shut down Microsoft Windows shuts down and then the computer turns off K NOTE If you are using a different 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 telephone cables network cables and attached devices from your computer 5 Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds after the computer is unplugged to ground the system board Before You Begin 7 Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and ensure your personal safety AN AN gt gt pp gt A A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your co
5. 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 Slide and place the hard drive assembly in the hard drive bay 4 Slide the hard drive assembly backward 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 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 4 in Replacing the Memory Module s on page 14 2 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 11 3 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly 21 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 You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 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 10 Procedure 1 Turnthe comp
6. Noe 12 Replacing the Memory Module s 14 PrOCGQUEG dus dios em tuve tub LUE qux dS LA e ta dr Dog 14 Postrequisites o oe c esent saet pun YA es Hee ee 14 Removing the Optical Drive Assembly 15 Pr requisites sia a dank ders Dok ee ae xa 15 Procedure x bane les BAS ee oo PRE Rea TEX 15 Replacing the Optical Drive Assembly 17 PIOGCOMIE uses sd o iat een RES 17 Postredqulsites s ta asd ud bed meat Gite a 17 Removing the Hard Drive Assembly 18 Prerequisites aida Sepak 6 pa bide haat 18 Proceduteu iue teg ott est iau rN irk 19 Contents Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly 21 Procedure ett ala a Seen a a 21 Postrequisites ssl eee Bee REWI S 21 Removing the Keyboard 22 Pr requisites ua 2 ak ak eters ec vue xe 22 Procedures Ste erii te Gos eru he xh ELE 22 Replacing the Keyboard 24 o A E A 24 Postregulsites ca d de roO eae 24 Removing the Palm Rest 25 Prerequisites voii id e a ee 25 Procedure zs 4e iet aia de 25 Replacing the Palm Rest 28 Procedurer m tite d uie a a cai tee Lu e hs mi E 28 Postr equisites rra cu oe nes bep 28 Removing the Wireless Mini Card 29 Prerequisites a 29 Procedure i se ob a Stee eee da a 30 Replacing the Wireless Mini Card 31 Proceduren v d end ied EE REP EM DRE 31 Postrequisites o socia renta ERRARE 32 Rem
7. display bezel with the display back cover and gently snap the display bezel into place 2 Align the hinge covers with the hinges on the display assembly and snap the hinge covers into place Postrequisites 1 Replace the display assembly See Replacing the Display Assembly on page 57 2 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 28 3 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 24 4 Replace the optical drive assembly See Replacing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 17 5 Replace the hard drive assembly See Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 21 6 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 4 in Replacing the Memory Module s on page 14 7 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 11 8 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 60 Replacing the Display Bezel Removing the Display Hinges AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 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 10 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Memory Module s
8. holes on the display back cover 5 Replace the screws that secure the display panel to the display back cover Postrequisites 1 Replace the display hinges See Replacing the Display Hinges on page 63 2 Replace the display bezel See Replacing the Display Bezel on page 60 3 Replace the display assembly See Replacing the Display Assembly on page 57 4 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 28 5 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 24 6 Replace the optical drive assembly See Replacing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 17 7 Replace the hard drive assembly See Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 21 8 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 4 in Replacing the Memory Module s on page 14 9 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 11 10 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 Replacing the Display Panel 67 Removing the Camera Module AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 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 10 2 Follow the
9. only with the same or equivalent type Discard used coin cell batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions 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 10 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Memory Module s on page 12 3 Remove the hard drive assembly See Removing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 18 4 Remove the optical drive assembly See Removing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 15 5 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 22 6 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 25 7 Remove the system board See Removing the System Board on page 36 Removing the Coin Cell Battery 41 Procedure 1 Turn the system board over and place it on a flat surface 2 Using a plastic scribe gently pry out the coin cell battery out of the battery socket on the system board 1 plastic scribe 2 coin cell battery 42 Removing the Coin Cell Battery Replacing the Coin Cell Battery AN AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 Fo
10. wireless Mini Card See Replacing the Wireless Mini Card on page 31 2 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 28 3 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 24 4 Replace the optical drive assembly See Replacing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 17 5 Replace the hard drive assembly See Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 21 6 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 4 in Replacing the Memory Module s on page 14 7 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 11 8 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 Replacing the System Board 39 40 Entering the Service Tag in system setup 1 2 3 Turn on the computer Press lt F2 gt during POST to enter system setup Navigate to the Main tab and enter your computer s Service Tag in the Service Tag Input field Replacing the System Board Removing the Coin Cell Battery AN A A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance WARNING The coin cell battery may explode if installed incorrectly Replace the coin cell battery
11. 0 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Memory Module s on page 12 3 Remove the hard drive assembly See Removing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 18 4 Remove the optical drive assembly See Removing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 15 5 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 22 6 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 25 54 Removing the Display Assembly Procedure 1 Peel the tape that secures the display cable to the system board 2 Disconnect the display cable from the connectors on the system board 3 Disconnect the wireless mini card cables from the connectors on the wireless mini card 1 display cable 2 wireless mini card cables 2 Removing the Display Assembly 55 4 Move aside the power adapter port cable from the screws 5 Remove the screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base 6 Lift the display assembly off the computer base 1 display assembly 2 screws 3 5 power adapter port cable 56 Removing the Display Assembly 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 You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Hom
12. Dell Inspiron M551R Owner s Manual Computer model Inspiron M531R 5535 Regulatory model P28F Regulatory type P28F002 Notes Cautions and Warnings K NOTE A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer N CAUTION A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed ZA WARNING A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage personal injury or death O 2013 Dell Inc Trademarks used in this text Dell M 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 05 Rev A00 Contents Before You Begin 7 Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices 7 Safety Instructions 2 llle 8 Recommended Tools 0 0000 ooo 8 After Working Inside Your Computer 9 Removing the Battery 10 Procedule we xcu Bare hE a quas 10 Replacing the Battery 11 Procedure vui a eee fure 11 Postrequlsites sua cast eae eh ae adu eas 11 Removing the Memory Module s 12 Prerequisitesic 2 A A ra EE AU stare Doha 12 ele AA har ASL iat tar tcr ur
13. Replacing the Memory Module s on page 14 4 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 11 5 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 28 Replacing the Palm Rest Removing the Wireless Mini Card AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 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 10 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Memory Module s on page 12 3 Remove the optical drive assembly See Removing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 15 4 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 22 5 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 25 Removing the Wireless Mini Card 29 Procedure 1 Disconnect the antenna cables from the connectors on the wireless mini card 2 Remove the screw that secures the wireless mini card to the system board connector 1 1 screw 2 antenna cables 2 3 wireless mini card 3 Slide and remove the wireless mini card out of the system board connector 1 wireless mini card 2 system board connector
14. base 2 Route the speakers cable through the routing guides on the computer base 3 Replace the LED silicon tubes to the computer base 4 Adhere the tape that secures the LED silicon tubes to the computer base Postrequisites 1 Replace the system board See Replacing the System Board on page 39 2 Replace the wireless mini card See Replacing the Wireless Mini Card on page 31 3 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 28 4 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 24 5 Replace the optical drive assembly See Replacing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 17 6 Replace the hard drive assembly See Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 21 7 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 4 in Replacing the Memory Module s on page 14 8 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 11 9 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 Replacing the Speakers 53 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 You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 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 1
15. cables ensure that the connectors and ports 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 Phillips screwdriver Plastic scribe Before You Begin After Working Inside Your Computer After you complete the replacement procedures ensure the following e Replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer e Connect any external devices cables cards and any other part s you removed before working on your computer e Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets NM CAUTION Before turning on your computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer Failure to do so may damage your computer After Working Inside Your Computer Removing the Battery AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Clos
16. ct your product under the product categories Click View Drivers and Downloads 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 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 Flashing the BIOS 71
17. e Removing the Battery on page 10 Procedure 1 Loosen the captive screw that secures the memory module cover to the computer base 2 Using your fingertips lift the memory module cover out of the slots on the computer base 1 captive screw 2 memory module cover 12 Removing the Memory Module s 3 Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the memory module pops up 4 Remove the memory module from the memory module connector 1 securing clips 2 2 memory module connector 3 memory module Removing the Memory Module s 13 Replacing the Memory Module s AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 2 Slide the memory module firmly into the connector at a 45 degree angle and press the memory module down until it clicks into place K NOTE If you do not hear the click remove the memory module and reinstall it 3 Slide the tabs on the memory module cover into the slots on the computer base and snap the memory module cover into place 4 Tighten the captive screw that secure
18. e the display and turn the computer over 2 Slide the battery latches on each end of the battery bay to the unlock position You will hear a click when the battery is unlocked 3 Liftand remove the battery off the computer base to disconnect it from the computer 1 battery latches 2 2 battery 10 Removing the Battery Replacing the Battery AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 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 Postrequisites Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 Replacing the Battery 11 Removing the Memory Module s AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites Remove the battery Se
19. ee the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 10 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Memory Module s on page 12 3 Remove the hard drive assembly See Removing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 18 4 Remove the optical drive assembly See Removing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 15 5 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 22 6 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 25 7 Remove the display assembly See Removing the Display Assembly on page 54 58 Removing the Display Bezel Procedure 1 Press the hinge covers on the sides and lift the hinge covers to remove it from the display assembly 1 hinge covers 2 2 Using your fingertips carefully pry up the inside edge of the display bezel 3 Remove the display bezel off the display back cover 1 display bezel Removing the Display Bezel 59 Replacing the Display Bezel AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Align the
20. em board 3 Gently lift and remove the I O board off the computer base Bi I O board 2 I O board cable 5 screw 34 Removing the I O Board Replacing 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 You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Gently slide the I O board below the tab that secures it and snap the I O board into place 2 Replace the screw that secures the I O board to the computer base 3 Connect the I O board cable to the connector on the I O board Postrequisites 1 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 28 2 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 24 3 Replace the optical drive assembly See Replacing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 17 4 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 4 in Replacing the Memory Module s on page 14 5 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 11 6 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 Replacing the I O Board 35 Removing the System Board AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information E E
21. epage at dell com regulatory compliance 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 2 Replace the screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base 3 Connect the wireless mini card cables to the connectors on the wireless mini card 4 Connect the display cable to the connector on the system board 5 Adhere the tape that secures the display cable to the system board Postrequisites 1 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 28 2 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 24 3 Replace the optical drive assembly See Replacing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 17 4 Replace the hard drive assembly See Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 21 5 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 4 in Replacing the Memory Module s on page 14 6 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 11 7 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 Replacing the Display Assembly 57 Removing the Display Bezel AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information s
22. est to the system board 6 Using a plastic scribe gently lift and release the tabs on palm rest from the slots on the computer base VAN CAUTION Carefully separate the palm rest assembly from the display assembly to avoid damage to the display assembly 7 Lift the palm rest off the computer base 1 screws 7 2 palm rest Removing the Palm Rest 27 Replacing the Palm Rest AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Align the palm rest over the computer base 2 Press down on the palm rest to snap it into place 3 Slide the touchpad cable and the power button cable into the connectors on the system board and press down on the connector latches to secure the cables 4 Replace the screws that secure the palm rest to the system board 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 24 2 Replace the optical drive assembly See Replacing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 17 3 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 4 in
23. g the Optical Drive Assembly Replacing the Optical Drive Assembly AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Align the tabs on the optical drive bezel with the slots on the optical drive and snap optical drive bezel into place 2 Align the screw holes on the optical drive bracket with the screw holes on the optical drive assembly 3 Replace the screws that secure the optical drive bracket to the optical drive assembly 4 Slide the optical drive assembly into position and ensure that the screw hole on the optical drive bracket aligns with the screw hole on computer base Postrequisites 1 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 11 2 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 Replacing the Optical Drive Assembly 17 Removing the Hard Drive Assembly AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 Fo
24. he screw that secures the camera module to the display back cover 3 Adhere the tape that secures the camera module to the display back cover 4 Connect the camera cable to the connector on the camera module Postrequisites 1 Replace the display bezel See Replacing the Display Bezel on page 60 2 Replace the display assembly See Replacing the Display Assembly on page 57 3 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 28 4 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 24 5 Replace the optical drive assembly See Replacing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 17 6 Replace the hard drive assembly See Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 21 7 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 4 in Replacing the Memory Module s on page 14 8 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 11 9 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 70 Replacing the Camera Module Flashing the BIOS The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board To flash the BIOS 1 2 3 a A Oo AN 0 10 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 computer s service tag click Detect Service Tag to allow automatic detection of your computer s service tag NOTE If the Service Tag cannot be detected automatically sele
25. instructions from step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Memory Module s on page 12 3 Remove the hard drive assembly See Removing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 18 4 Remove the optical drive assembly See Removing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 15 5 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 22 6 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 25 7 Remove the display assembly See Removing the Display Assembly on page 54 8 Remove the display bezel See Removing the Display Bezel on page 58 68 Removing the Camera Module Procedure 1 Remove the screw that secures the camera module to the display back cover Disconnect the camera cable from the connector on the camera module Peel the tape that secures the camera module to the display back cover Lift the camera module off the display back cover Bb NN 4 1 screw 2 camera module 3 tape 4 camera cable Removing the Camera Module 69 Replacing the Camera Module AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Align the camera module on the display back cover 2 Replace t
26. lay assembly See Replacing the Display Assembly on page 57 3 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 28 4 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 24 5 Replace the optical drive assembly See Replacing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 17 6 Replace the hard drive assembly See Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 21 7 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 4 in Replacing the Memory Module s on page 14 8 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 11 9 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 Replacing the Display Hinges 63 Removing the Display Panel AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 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 10 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Memory Module s on page 12 3 Remove the hard drive assembly See Removing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 18 4 Remove the optical drive assembly See Removing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 15 5 Remove the keyboard See Removi
27. mputer 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 To avoid damaging the computer ensure 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 cover and access any of the components inside the computer See the safety instructions for complete information about safety precautions working inside your computer and protecting against electrostatic discharge CAUTION Before touching anything inside your computer ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface such as the metal at the back of the computer While you work periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate static electricity which could harm internal 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
28. n page 25 7 Remove the wireless mini card See Removing the Wireless Mini Card on page 29 8 Remove the system board See Removing the System Board on page 36 50 Removing the Speakers that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Peel the tape that secures the LED silicon tubes to the computer base 2 Lift and remove the LED silicon tubes off the computer base 1 tape 2 LED silicon tubes Removing the Speakers 51 3 Note the speaker cable routing and remove the cable from the routing guides on the computer base 4 Lift the speakers along with the speaker cable off the computer base 1 speaker cable routing 2 speakers 2 52 Removing the Speakers Replacing the Speakers AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Align the speakers on the computer
29. ng the Keyboard on page 22 6 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 25 7 Remove the display assembly See Removing the Display Assembly on page 54 8 Remove the display bezel See Removing the Display Bezel on page 58 9 Remove the display hinges See Removing the Display Hinges on page 61 64 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 ii display back cover 2 display panel screws 4 Removing the Display Panel 65 3 Peel the tape that is adhered over the display cable 4 Disconnect the display cable from the connector on the display panel 1 display cable 2 tape 66 Removing the Display Panel Replacing the Display Panel AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Connectthe display cable to the connector on the display panel 2 Adhere the tape that secures the display cable 3 Gently place the display panel on the display back cover 4 Align the screw holes on the display panel with the screw
30. oving the I O Board 33 Prerequisites a me cane Soe Ait a 33 Proceduren os daa st a UE aan aera arg 34 Replacing the I O Board 35 PFOCCOUIE tx nce Made ee et su tor ee abt xo RU Go 35 Postrequisites u eao nada eee n3 esa RE Rd 35 Removing the System Board 36 Prerequisites e 5 4 corel ee fur ks 36 Broceduleico Nac nid dine a e xta 37 Contents Replacing the System Board 39 Procedule s cuam rra o Pa e 39 Postrequisites oo coses oa eee Ree eS Ree ed 39 Entering the Service Tag in system setup 40 Removing the Coin Cell Battery 41 Prerequisites ad utes lates Aw aot ee da lo ee s e i e 41 Procedure ara A Be bui ES 42 Replacing the Coin Cell Battery 43 PROCCOUIE st Seti ad da ie ld hot Eat eae 43 Postrequisites coup eb Ee a 43 Removing the Heat Sink 44 Prerequisites 4 ta a uno dead bur s 44 PrOGGQUEIe du duod xA E xeu A ok E 45 Replacing the Heat Sink 46 RrOCEQUIS taa Us dee et BE antep bier ida 46 Postregulsit s 3 aoe ote A GUI Du 46 Removing the Fan 47 Prerequisites x Lu 290 44 22 cede ouv xA Ye 47 PrOCCOUIE 42 cu decr RAE Sek As 48 Replacing the Fan 49 Procedure roca ra a ede i eee Po 49 Postrequisites 0 a aa r a a e 49 Removing the Speakers 50 Prerrequisito RE aio athe cha 50 PProced
31. r additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance A CAUTION To avoid data loss do not remove the hard drive while the computer is in Sleep or On state VAN CAUTION Hard drives are extremely fragile Exercise care when handling the hard drive Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 10 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Memory Module s on page 12 18 Removing the Hard Drive Assembly Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the hard drive assembly to the computer base 2 Slide the hard drive assembly forward to disconnect the hard drive assembly from the system board 1 screws 2 2 hard drive assembly Removing the Hard Drive Assembly 19 3 Using the pull tab lift the hard drive assembly out of the computer base 1 hard drive assembly 2 pull tab 4 Remove the screws that secure the hard drive bracket to the hard drive 5 Lift the hard drive bracket off the hard drive 1 screws 2 2 hard drive bracket 20 Removing the Hard Drive Assembly Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information A that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9
32. r additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance WARNING The battery may explode if installed incorrectly Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer 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 system board See Replacing the System Board on page 39 2 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 28 3 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 24 4 Replace the optical drive assembly See Replacing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 17 5 Replace the hard drive assembly See Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 21 6 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 4 in Replacing the Memory Module s on page 14 7 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 11 8 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 43 Replacing the Coin Cell Battery Removing the Heat Sink AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 10 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Memory Module s on page 12 3 Remove the hard drive assembly See Removing the Hard Drive Assembl
33. requisites 1 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 10 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Memory Module s on page 12 3 Remove the hard drive assembly See Removing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 18 4 Remove the optical drive assembly See Removing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 15 5 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 22 6 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 25 7 Remove the wireless mini card See Removing the Wireless Mini Card on page 29 8 Remove the system board See Removing the System Board on page 36 Removing the Fan 47 Procedure 1 Turn the system board over and place the system board on a flat surface Disconnect the fan cable from the connector on the system board Remove the screw that secures the fan to the system board Bb NN Lift the fan off the system board 1 screw 2 fan 3 fan cable 48 Removing the Fan Replacing the Fan AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the fan with the scre
34. s the memory module cover to the computer base Postrequisites 1 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 11 2 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 14 Replacing the Memory Module s Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on the memory module connector Removing the Optical Drive Assembly AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 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 10 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 Removing the Optical Drive Assembly 15 3 Remove the screws that secure the optical drive bracket to the optical drive assembly 4 Remove the optical drive bracket from the optical drive assembly 5 Carefully pry the optical drive bezel and remove it from the optical drive assembly 2 y VS 4 1 optical drive bezel 2 optical drive screws 2 4 optical drive bracket 16 Removin
35. st on page 28 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 24 Replace the optical drive assembly See Replacing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 17 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 4 in Replacing the Memory Module s on page 14 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 11 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 Replacing the Wireless Mini Card 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 You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 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 10 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Memory Module s on page 12 3 Remove the optical drive assembly See Removing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 15 4 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 22 5 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 25 Removing the I O Board 33 Procedure 1 Remove the screw that secures the I O board to the computer base 2 Use the pull tab to disconnect the I O board cable from the connector on the syst
36. stem board See Replacing the System Board on page 39 2 Replace the wireless mini card See Replacing the Wireless Mini Card on page 31 3 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 28 4 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 24 5 Replace the optical drive assembly See Replacing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 17 6 Replace the hard drive assembly See Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 21 7 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 4 in Replacing the Memory Module s on page 14 8 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 11 9 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 46 Replacing the Heat Sink that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance 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 You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Pre
37. tery See Replacing the Battery on page 11 2 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 24 Replacing the Keyboard Removing the Palm Rest AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 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 10 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Memory Module s on page 12 3 Remove the optical drive assembly See Removing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 15 4 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 22 Procedure 1 Close the display and turn the computer over 2 Remove the screws that secure the palm rest to the computer base e x x m NI w w pe 1 screws 12 Removing the Palm Rest 25 3 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible 4 Liftthe connector latches and pull the pull tab to disconnect the touchpad cable and the power button cable from the system board 1 touchpad cable 2 power button cable 3 connector latches 2 26 Removing the Palm Rest 5 Remove the screws that secure the palm r
38. that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 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 For more information see Entering the Service Tag in system setup on page 40 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 10 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Memory Module s on page 12 3 Remove the hard drive assembly See Removing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 18 4 Remove the optical drive assembly See Removing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 15 5 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 22 6 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 25 7 Remove the wireless Mini Card See Removing the Wireless Mini Card on page 29 36 Removing the System Board Procedure 1 Peel the tape that secures the display cable to the system board 2 Disconnect the display cable from the connector on the system board
39. ukes s d sub tes at su Mots Lo mU 51 Replacing the Speakers 53 Proceduren quante MESSER ER qas 53 Postrequisites os ceceo 4 54 EIER E WI 53 Removing the Display Assembly 54 Pr requisites us sao a a pl ae xe 54 PROGCOUNE xs tra ee de lo le adeo dx ae E 55 Contents 6 Replacing the Display Assembly 57 Procedule c dau dea a a 57 Postrequisites os sl oe eee Bee eS a 57 Removing the Display Bezel 58 Pr requisites cua 24 dank e aed ec rud xe 58 PrOGCOUIE Bo ee uie ra Cr Meer o xh Ei E 59 Replacing the Display Bezel 60 PProcedtuke s sei E oud tua df tt ates s LE 8 60 Postreqgulsites xa dg deme hoe RP 60 Removing the Display Hinges 61 Prerequisites se ce odas oe ETE nES YU 61 Proceduren x2 ode px eene caro semel e Bay E aS 62 Replacing the Display Hinges 63 PROGCOUNE nr Ti ee ce led tra cds ete a Lao e b ue iE 63 Postr quisitesio costa da 2h 63 Removing the Display Panel 64 Prerequisitesco tos Mia la a o al a des ha 64 Procedure muii ated ee ee da Y 65 Replacing the Display Panel 67 Proceduren uds em nay bue deed a ed d 67 Postrequisites socis p EG UP ACER 67 Removing the Camera Module 68 Prerequisites amada serena Pu Sei x 68 Proceduren os ducas a IUE MESES 69 Replacing the Camera Module 70 Procedure cate ee ner dtes patet xo m Een
40. uter over and open the display as far as possible 2 Using a plastic scribe release the keyboard from the tabs on the palm rest assembly 1 plastic scribe 2 tabs 9 5 keyboard 22 Removing the Keyboard Lift and slide the keyboard towards the display to release the keyboard from the palm rest assembly Turn the keyboard over and place it on the palm rest assembly Lift the connector latch and disconnect the keyboard from the connector on the system board Lift the keyboard off the palm rest assembly 1 connector latch 2 keyboard cable keyboard Removing the Keyboard 23 Replacing the Keyboard AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Slide the keyboard cable into the connector on the system board and press down on the connector latch to secure it 2 Slide the tabs at the bottom of the keyboard into the slots on the palm rest assembly and place the keyboard on the palm rest assembly 3 Gently press around the edges of the keyboard to secure the keyboard under the tabs on the palm rest assembly Postrequisites 1 Replace the bat
41. w holes on the system board 2 Replace the screw that secures the fan to the system board 3 Connect the fan cable to the connector on the system board Postrequisites 1 Replace the system board See Replacing the System Board on page 39 2 Replace the wireless mini card See Replacing the Wireless Mini Card on page 31 3 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 28 4 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 24 5 Replace the optical drive assembly See Replacing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 17 6 Replace the hard drive assembly See Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 21 7 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 4 in Replacing the Memory Module s on page 14 8 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 11 9 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 Replacing the Fan 49 Removing the Speakers AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 10 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Memory Module s on page 12 3 Remove the hard drive assembly See Removing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 18 4 Remove the optical drive assembly See Removing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 15 5 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 22 6 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest o
42. y on page 18 4 Remove the optical drive assembly See Removing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 15 5 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 22 6 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 25 7 Remove the wireless mini card See Removing the Wireless Mini Card on page 29 8 Remove the system board See Removing the System Board on page 36 44 Removing the Heat Sink that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure Turn the system board over and place the system board on a flat surface In sequential order indicated on the heat sink remove the screws that secure the heat sink to the system board 3 Liftthe heat sink off the system board 1i screw 6 2 Removing the Heat Sink 45 Replacing the Heat Sink AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information Procedure 1 Clean the thermal grease from the bottom of the heat sink and reapply it 2 Align the screw holes on the heat sink with the screw holes on the system board 3 In sequential order indicated on the heat sink replace the screws that secure the heat sink to the system board Postrequisites 1 Replace the sy
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