DELL Inspiron 15z (5523)
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1. 3 Press the mSATA card down and replace the screw that secures the mSATA card to the system board Postrequisites 1 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 7 in Replacing the System Board on page 61 2 Replace the hard drive assembly See Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 39 3 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 35 4 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 31 5 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 25 6 Replace the optical drive assembly See Replacing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 19 7 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 4 in Replacing the Memory Module s on page 15 8 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 Replacing the mSATA Card 65 66 Replacing the mSATA Card Removing the Thermal Cooling 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 Oo uU A Uu Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 3 in Removing the Memory Module s on page 13 Remove the optical drive assembly See Removing the Optical Drive Asse2. Prerequisites 1 Oo uU A Uu Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 3 in Removing the Memory Module s on page 13 Remove the optical drive assembly See Removing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 17 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 21 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 27 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 33 Remove the hard drive assembly See Removing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 37 Remove the wireless mini card See Removing the Wireless Mini Card on page 41 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 7 in Removing the System Board on page 57 Remove the display assembly See Removing the Display Assembly on page 71 Removing the Display Bezel 75 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 7 display bezel 76 Removing the Display Bezel 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 Align the display bezel with the di
3. Card on page 43 5 Replace the hard drive assembly See Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 39 6 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 35 7 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 31 8 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 25 9 Replace the optical drive assembly See Replacing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 19 10 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 4 in Replacing the Memory Module s on page 15 11 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 Replacing the Camera Module 91 92 Replacing the Camera Module Flashing the BIOS You may need to flash the BIOS when an update is available or after replacing the system board To flash the BIOS 1 2 3 oU E 10 Turn on the computer Go to support dell com support downloads Locate the BIOS update file for your computer Z NOTE The Service Tag for your computer is located on a label at the back of your computer For more information see the Quick Start Guide that shipped with your computer If you have your computer s Service Tag or Express Service Code a Enter your computer s Service Tag or Express Service Code in the Service Tag or Express Service Code field b Click Submit and proceed to step 4 If you do not have your computer s Service Tag or Express Service Code a Select one of the following options s Automatically detect my Service Tag for m
4. Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 31 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 25 Replace the optical drive assembly See Replacing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 19 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 4 in Replacing the Memory Module s on page 15 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 Replacing the Display Hinges 87 88 Replacing the Display Hinges Removing the Camera Module 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 Prerequisites 1 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 3 in Removing the Memory Module s on page 13 2 Remove the optical drive assembly See Removing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 17 3 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 21 4 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 27 5 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 33 6 Remove the hard drive assembly See Removing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 37 7 Remove the wireless mini card See Removing the Wireless Mini Card on page 41 8 Follow
5. Replacing the Display Panel 83 84 Replacing the Display Panel 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 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 3 in Removing the Memory Module s on page 13 2 Remove the optical drive assembly See Removing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 17 3 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 21 4 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 27 5 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 33 6 Remove the hard drive assembly See Removing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 37 7 Remove the wireless mini card See Removing the Wireless Mini Card on page 41 8 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 7 in Removing the System Board on page 57 9 Remove the display assembly See Removing the Display Assembly on page 71 10 Remove the display bezel See Removing the Display Bezel on page 75 Removing the Display Hinges 85 Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the display hinges to the display back cover 2 Release the display cable and the
6. compliance Prerequisites 1 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 3 in Removing the Memory Module s on page 13 2 Remove the optical drive assembly See Removing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 17 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 21 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 27 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 53 Oo uU A Uu Remove the hard drive assembly See Removing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 37 7 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 7 in Removing the System Board on page 57 Removing the mSATA Card 63 Procedure 1 Remove the screw that secures the mSATA card to the system board 2 Slide and remove the mSATA card out of the system board connector mSATA card 2 screw 5 system board connector 64 Removing the mSATA Card Replacing the mSATA Card 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 Procedure 1 Align the notch on the mSATA card with the tab on the system board connector 2 insert the mSATA card at a 45 degree angle into the system board connector
7. in Removing the Memory Module s on page 13 2 Remove the optical drive assembly See Removing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 17 3 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 21 4 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 27 5 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 33 6 Remove the hard drive assembly See Removing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 37 7 Remove the wireless mini card See Removing the Wireless Mini Card on page 41 8 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 7 in Removing the System Board on page 57 9 Remove the display assembly See Removing the Display Assembly on page 71 10 Remove the display bezel See Removing the Display Bezel on page 75 Removing the Display Panel 79 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 screws 4 2 display panel 3 display back cover 80 Removing the Display Panel 3 Peel the tape that secures the display cable to the display panel 4 Disconnect the display cable from the display panel 1 display cable 2 tape display panel Removing the Display Panel 81 82 Removing the Display Panel 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 You Begin on page 7 After work
8. information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 3 in Removing the Memory Module s on page 13 2 Remove the optical drive assembly See Removing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 17 3 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 21 4 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 27 Removing the Battery 33 Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the battery to the computer base 2 UY the battery to disconnect it from the system board and remove the battery from the computer base 1 battery 2 screws 5 34 Removing the Battery 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 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 battery with the screw holes on the computer base and press down on the battery connector 2 Replace the screws that secure the battery to the computer base Postrequisites 1 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 31 2 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on
9. ott d Boe e e S 17 Procedure sd vere A ee ee ean R SU 17 Replacing the Optical Drive Assembly 19 Procedure o agi LG ad ee Bbw gend 19 Postrequisites 22 19 Removing the Keyboard 21 Prerequisites llle 21 Proc dures 4 4 e hoe Le tS fes TI des 21 Replacing the Keyboard 25 Brocedute d deum Oper do I P ERES EX e es 25 Postrequisites xo LES p eq xe iE RS 25 Removing the Palm Rest anaa aaua 27 Prerequisites cu cu E pO epu do Wl a E 27 Proced re used Ree ERE ERE 28 Contents Replacing the Palm Rest 31 Procedule c uas RAE RES RR RT Eus 31 Postrequisites 2 ssl RETE eS Re Re 31 Removing the Battery 33 Pr requisites cda zadc tuia Re Puteo eb 33 PROGCOUNE tn m R diri tn bee there he Be K E 34 Replacing the Battery 35 PProceduke xs tress ds eu Uta df sat et CR s roms Oe 35 PostregulsiteS acd ad DO ee eh eS XR 35 Removing the Hard Drive Assembly 37 Prerequisites 2 re Z R e bee eve es hea ee 37 Proceduren ud o aod e Pa tede coo toes R a irk d 38 Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly 39 PROGCOUNE a kee te ee to ae hme e Ae i E 39 Postrequisites vsu oe R ADEs hee a 2 A 39 Removing the Wireless Mini Card 41 Prerequisit s s Sa K Z rn ue faced chet tet R Sg 41 Procedure i uec R Stee ee ES VP ede Y 42 Replacing the Wireless Mini Card 43 Proced
10. page 25 3 Replace the optical drive assembly See Replacing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 19 4 Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 4 in Replacing the Memory Module s on page 15 5 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 Replacing the Battery 35 36 Replacing the Battery Removing the Hard Drive Assembly A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information A 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 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION To avoid data loss do not remove the hard drive while the computer is in Sleep or On state CAUTION Hard drives are extremely fragile Exercise care when handling the hard drive Prerequisites 1 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 3 in Removing the Memory Module s on page 13 2 Remove the optical drive assembly See Removing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 17 3 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 21 4 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 27 5 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 33 Removing the Hard Drive Assembly 37 Procedure 1 Liftthe hard drive assembly to disconnec
11. s Service Tag is stored in the system board You must enter the Service Tag in system setup after you replace the system board NOTE Before disconnecting the cables from the system board note the location of the connectors so that you can reconnect them correctly after you replace the system board Prerequisites 1 Remove the memory module s See Removing the Memory Module s on page 13 2 Remove the optical drive assembly See Removing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 17 3 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 21 4 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 27 5 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 33 6 Remove the hard drive assembly See Removing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 37 7 Remove the wireless mini card See Removing the Wireless Mini Card on page 41 Removing the System Board 57 Procedure 1 Peelthe tape that secures the display cable to the system board Remove the screw that secures the display cable to the system board Disconnect the display cable from the system board Disconnect the speakers cable and the daughter board cable from the system board A WNUN 3 4 1 screw 2 display cable speakers cable connector 4 daughter board cable 5 tape 58 Removing the System Board 5 Remove the screw that secures the system board to the computer base 6 Lift the system board and release the system board ports from the slots
12. the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 3 in Removing the Memory Module s on page 13 Procedure 1 Remove the screw that secures the keyboard to the system board EP 1 screw Removing the Keyboard 21 2 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible 3 Using a plastic scribe release the keyboard from the tabs on the palm rest assembly plastic scribe 2 tabs 9 5 keyboard 22 Removing the Keyboard Lift and slide the keyboard to release the tabs on the keyboard from the palm rest assembly Push the battery switch to turn off the power source from the battery to the computer 1 battery switch Removing the Keyboard 23 6 Lift the connector latches to disconnect the keyboard cable and the keyboard backlight cable from the system board 7 Liftthe keyboard off the palm rest assembly 1 keyboard cable 2 keyboard backlight cable 5 connectors 2 24 Removing the Keyboard 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 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 de
13. wireless antenna cables from the routing guides on the display hinges 3 Liftthe display hinges off the display back cover 1 display hinges 2 2 screws 4 86 Removing the Display Hinges Replacing 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 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 Replace the screws that secure the display hinges to the display back cover Route the display cable and the wireless mini card cables through the routing guides on the display hinges Postrequisites u E WQ ON 0 10 11 Replace the display bezel See Replacing the Display Bezel on page 77 Replace the display assembly See Replacing the Display Assembly on page 73 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 7 in Replacing the System Board on page 61 Replace the wireless mini card See Replacing the Wireless Mini Card on page 43 Replace the hard drive assembly See Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 39 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 35
14. with the tape 7 Replace the screw that secures the display cable to the system board Postrequisites 1 Replace the wireless mini card See Replacing the Wireless Mini Card on page 43 2 Replace the hard drive assembly See Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 39 3 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 35 4 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 31 5 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 25 6 Replace the optical drive assembly See Replacing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 19 7 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 4 in Replacing the Memory Module s on page 15 8 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 Replacing the System Board 61 62 Entering the Service Tag in system setup 1 2 3 Turn on the computer Press F2 during POST to enter the system setup program Navigate to the Main tab and enter your computer s Service Tag in the Service Tag Input field Replacing the System Board Removing the mSATA 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
15. 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 Z NOTE The SIM card slot is available in your computer only if you ordered a WWAN card at the time of purchase Procedure 1 Close the display and turn the computer over 2 insert a small pin or unfolded paper clip into the SIM card slot pin hole to release the SIM card holder 3 Remove the SIM card holder from the SIM card slot Installing the SIM Card Optional 11 4 Slide your SIM card into the SIM card holder K NOTE Ensure the SIM card is placed correctly in the SIM card holder 5 Push the SIM card holder back into the SIM card slot 1 SIM card slot ho SIM card slot pin hole 3 SIM card holder EN SIM card 12 Installing the SIM Card Optional Removing the Memory Modules 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 Close the display and turn the computer over 2 Loosen th
16. Dell Inspiron 5523 Owner s Manual Computer model Inspiron 5523 Regulatory model P26F Regulatory type P26F001 Notes Cautions and Warnings LA 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 JT WARNING A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage personal injury or death 2012 Dell Inc Trademarks used in this text Dell the DELL logo and Inspiron are trademarks of Dell Inc Microsoft Windows and the Windows start button logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and is used by Dell under license 2012 10 Rev A00 Contents Before You Begin Lseeese 7 Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices 7 Safety Instructions llle 7 Recommended Tools llli 8 After Working Inside Your Computer 9 Installing the SIM Card Optional 11 Proced re ke Ya Dx ey R T eS 11 Removing the Memory Module s 13 Proceqdule s uda Be Sia Fb ut eee eat e ebd s 15 Replacing the Memory Module s 15 Procedure uot de s Soe dese AE UE E Pecan 15 Removing the Optical Drive Assembly 17 Prerequisites s gost oa At ah aant
17. ard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 25 4 Replace the optical drive assembly See Replacing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 19 5 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 4 in Replacing the Memory Module s on page 15 6 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly 39 40 Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly 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 Z NOTE Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for wireless mini cards from sources other than Dell If you ordered a wireless mini card with your computer the card is already installed Your computer has one half height wireless mini card slot which supports a Wireless Local Area Network WLAN Bluetooth combo card L NOTE Your computer also has one full height wireless mini card slot which supports a Wireless Wide Area Network WWAN card Prerequisites 1 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 3 in Removing the Memory Module s on page 13 2 Remove the optical drive assembly See Removing th
18. cable from the routing guides on the computer base 2 Disconnect the speakers cable from the system board 3 Release the speakers from the notches on the computer base 4 Lift the speakers along with the speaker cable off the computer base notches 2 2 speakers cable routing 3 speakers 2 4 speakers cable 50 Removing the Speakers 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 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 base 2 Connect the speakers cable to the system board 3 Route the speakers cable through the routing guides on the computer base Postrequisites 1 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 35 2 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 31 3 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 25 4 Replace the optical drive assembly See Replacing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 19 5 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 4 in Replacing the Memory Module s on page 15 6 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 Replacing the Speak
19. e s Choose from My Products and Services List e Choose from a list of all Dell products b Click Continue and follow the instructions on the screen A list of results appears on the screen Click BIOS Click Download File to download the latest BIOS file In the Please select your download method below window click For Single File Download via Browser and then click Download Now The File Download window appears In the Save As window select an appropriate location to download the file on your computer If the Download Complete window appears click Close Navigate to the folder where you downloaded the BIOS update file Double click the BIOS update file icon and follow the instructions that appear on the screen Flashing the BIOS 93 94 Flashing the BIOS
20. e Optical Drive Assembly on page 17 3 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 21 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 27 5 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 33 Removing the Wireless Mini Card 41 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 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 42 Removing the Wireless Mini Card Replacing the Wireless Mini Card 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 Procedure A 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 system board connector Press the other end of the wirele
21. e Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Oo uU A Uu Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 3 in Removing the Memory Module s on page 13 Remove the optical drive assembly See Removing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 17 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 21 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 27 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 33 Remove the hard drive assembly See Removing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 37 Remove the wireless mini card See Removing the Wireless Mini Card on page 41 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 7 in Removing the System Board on page 57 Removing the Display Assembly 71 Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base 2 Liftthe display assembly off the computer base 1 display assembly 2 screws 4 72 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 Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Place the display ass
22. e captive screw that secures the memory module cover to the computer base 3 Using your fingertips lift the memory module cover out of the slots on the computer base 1 captive screw 2 memory module cover Removing the Memory Modules 13 4 Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the memory module pops up 5 Remove the memory module from the memory module connector 1 securing clips 2 2 memory module connector 3 memory module 14 Removing the Memory Module s 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 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 notch on the memory module with the tab on the memory module connector 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 LA 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
23. e 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 the 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 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 4 in Replacing the Memory Module s on page 15 2 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 Replacing the Optical Drive Assembly 19 20 Replacing the Optical Drive Assembly 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 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
24. edure duds REPRE Geb PREX ES 65 Postregulsites Lu SL Se heed SL bee 65 Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly 67 Prerequisites Justi ERAS RR ME TR H ARC DO 67 PProcedukes s nt 4 sif eu saute det Se et Da fer mus a 68 Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly 69 Procedule cm 422 pile Ad dt emendi EE 69 Postrequisites os sl op ELEM REWI eS 69 Removing the Display Assembly 71 Pr requisites s omae d diane OWEec eee aoe Wate 71 PROGCOUIE n Sse eee rci Wh eee E 72 Contents 6 Replacing the Display Assembly 73 Procedure c dau Oe 22 beeen SR uo s 73 Postrequisites os cedarea EE Bee eS Ree eS 73 Removing the Display Bezel 75 Pr requisites cei 24 dank e aed og we puede Pals 75 Procedures pa ten ke te re crc Meee bo Bee E 76 Replacing the Display Bezel 77 PProceduke sei E deu t ga dft ates s Lom 77 Postregulsites xad dtd mod XE dS 77 Removing the Display Panel 79 Prerequisites se eu gae ETE edb u hee ee 79 Proceduren etd La Pa he hrs eee yA bane 80 Replacing the Display Panel 83 PROGCOUNE nr m utt diu tc s te lu he i E 83 POStFEQUISITES T zs sx tesa at e tta 83 Removing the Display Hinges 85 Prerequisites 0 ee es 85 Procedure cei ees RIA E R eS be eee T 86 Replacing the Display Hinges 87 Procedulec itd ce ata Posse A E uiros A de dd 87 Postrequisites soia p X Geb
25. eee eo 87 Removing the Camera Module 89 PPrerequisites sz xac serene Pu e Sei mt 89 Proceduren os ducis R SENE IUE MEE 90 Replacing the Camera Module 91 Procedure cate ee dno Ateste patct xo du ius 91 Postregulsites aas rdc esas dA gd 91 Flashing the BIOS 93 Contents Before You Begin Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices A 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 and click Shut down Microsoft Windows shuts down and then the computer turns off LA NOTE If you are using a different operating system see the documentation of your operating system for shut down instructions Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets Disconnect all telephone cables network cables and attached devices from your computer Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds after the computer is unplugged to ground the system board Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to protect your compu
26. embly 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 Postrequisites 1 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 7 in Replacing the System Board on page 61 2 Replace the wireless mini card See Replacing the Wireless Mini Card on page 43 3 Replace the hard drive assembly See Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 39 4 Replace the battery See Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 39 5 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 31 6 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 25 7 Replace the optical drive assembly See Replacing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 19 8 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 4 in Replacing the Memory Module s on page 15 9 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 Replacing the Display Assembly 73 74 Replacing the Display Assembly Removing 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 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
27. ers 51 52 Replacing the Speakers Removing the Coin Cell Battery A 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 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance 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 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 5 in Removing the Memory Module s on page 13 Remove the optical drive assembly See Removing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 17 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 21 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 27 Removing the Coin Cell Battery 53 Procedure 1 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 54 Removing the Coin Cell Battery Replacing the Coin Cell Battery N 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 co
28. ing 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 Connect the display cable to the display panel 2 Adhere the tape to secure 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 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 bezel See Replacing the Display Bezel on page 77 2 Replace the display assembly See Replacing the Display Assembly on page 73 3 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 7 in Replacing the System Board on page 61 4 Replace the wireless mini card See Replacing the Wireless Mini Card on page 43 5 Replace the hard drive assembly See Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 39 6 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 35 7 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 31 8 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 25 9 Replace the optical drive assembly See Replacing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 19 10 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 4 in Replacing the Memory Module s on page 15 11 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9
29. ll com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 Slide the keyboard cable and the keyboard backlight cable into their connectors and press down on the connector latches to secure them 2 Push the battery switch to turn on the power source from the battery to the computer 3 Slide the tabs on the keyboard into the slots on the palm rest assembly and place the keyboard on the palm rest assembly 4 Gently press around the edges of the keyboard to secure the keyboard under the tabs on the palm rest assembly 5 Close the display and turn the computer over Replace the screw that secures the keyboard to the system board Postrequisites 1 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 4 in Replacing the Memory Module s on page 15 2 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 Replacing the Keyboard 25 26 Replacing the Keyboard 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 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 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 3 in Removing the Memory Module s on page 13 2 Remove the optical drive assembly See Removing
30. mbly on page 17 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 21 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 27 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 33 Remove the hard drive assembly See Removing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 37 Remove the wireless mini card See Removing the Wireless Mini Card on page 41 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 7 in Removing the System Board on page 57 Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly 67 Procedure 68 Disconnect the fan cable from the system board In sequential order indicated on the heat sink loosen the captive screws that secure the thermal cooling assembly to the system board Lift the thermal cooling assembly off the system board 1 thermal cooling assembly 2 captive screws 5 5 fan cable Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly 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 Procedure 1 Clean the thermal grease from the bottom of the thermal cooling assembly and reapply it 2 Align the screw holes
31. mputer 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 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 palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 31 2 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 25 3 Replace the optical drive assembly See Replacing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 19 4 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 4 in Replacing the Memory Module s on page 15 5 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 Replacing the Coin Cell Battery 55 56 Replacing the Coin Cell Battery Removing the System Board 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 NOTE Your computer
32. on the computer base 1 screw 2 System board Turn the system board over Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in Removing the mSATA Card on page 63 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 5 in Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly on page 67 Removing the System Board 59 60 Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board A 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 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 4 in Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly on page 69 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 5 in Replacing the mSATA Card on page 65 3 Align the screw hole on the system board with the screw hole on the computer base 4 Replace the screw that secures the system board to the computer base 5 Connect the speakers cable and the daughter board cable to the system board 6 Connect the display cable to the system board and secure the display cable
33. on the thermal cooling assembly with the screw holes on the system board 3 In sequential order indicated on the heat sink tighten the captive screws that secure the thermal cooling assembly to the system board 4 Connect the fan cable to the system board Postrequisites 1 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 7 in Replacing the System Board on page 61 2 Replace the wireless mini card See Replacing the Wireless Mini Card on page 43 3 Replace the hard drive assembly See Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 39 4 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 35 5 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 31 6 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 25 7 Replace the optical drive assembly See Replacing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 19 8 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 4 in Replacing the Memory Module s on page 15 9 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly 69 70 Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly Removing the Display Assembly 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 th
34. page at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 3 in Removing the Memory Module s on page 13 2 Remove the optical drive assembly See Removing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 17 3 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 21 4 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 27 5 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 33 Removing the Daughter Board 45 Procedure 1 Usethe pull tab to disconnect the daughter board cable from the daughter board 2 Remove the screw that secures the daughter board to the computer base 3 UY the daughter board off the computer base 1 daughter board cable 2 pull tab 5 daughter board 4 screw 46 Removing the Daughter Board Replacing the Daughter Board 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 Procedure 1 Align the screw hole on the daughter board with the screw hole on the computer base 2 Replace the screw that secures the daughter board to computer base 3 Connect the daughter board cable to the daughter board Post
35. requisites 1 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 35 2 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 31 3 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 25 4 Replace the optical drive assembly See Replacing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 19 5 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 4 in Replacing the Memory Module s on page 15 6 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 Replacing the Daughter Board 47 48 Replacing the Daughter Board Removing 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 Prerequisites 1 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 3 in Removing the Memory Module s on page 13 2 Remove the optical drive assembly See Removing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 17 3 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 21 4 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 27 5 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 33 Removing the Speakers 49 Procedure 1 Note the speakers cable routing and remove the
36. screw that secures the memory module cover to the computer base 5 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 Replacing the Memory Module s 15 16 Replacing the Memory Module s Removing the Optical Drive Assembly 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 Prerequisites Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 5 in Removing the Memory Module s on page 13 Procedure 1 Using your fingertips slide the optical drive assembly out of the optical drive bay NS DA 1 optical drive assembly Removing the Optical Drive Assembly 17 18 Remove the screws that secure the optical drive bracket to the optical drive assembly Remove the optical drive bracket from the optical drive assembly Carefully pry the optical drive bezel and remove it from the optical drive 2 4 l c SG P po E Ax kA 1 optical drive bezel 2 optical drive screws 2 4 optical drive bracket Removing the Optical Drive Assembly Replacing the Optical Drive Assembly A WARNING Before working inside your computer read th
37. splay back cover and gently snap the display bezel into place Postrequisites A G NOU 10 Replace the display assembly See Replacing the Display Assembly on page 73 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 7 in Replacing the System Board on page 61 Replace the wireless mini card See Replacing the Wireless Mini Card on page 43 Replace the hard drive assembly See Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 39 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 35 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 31 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 25 Replace the optical drive assembly See Replacing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 19 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 4 in Replacing the Memory Module s on page 15 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 Replacing the Display Bezel 77 78 Replacing the Display Bezel 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 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 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 3
38. ss 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 triangle black Replacing the Wireless Mini Card 43 Postrequisites 1 2 3 4 44 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 35 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 31 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 25 Replace the optical drive assembly See Replacing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 19 Follow the instructions from step 5 and step 4 in Replacing the Memory Module s on page 15 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 Replacing the Wireless Mini Card Removing the Daughter Board 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 Home
39. t it from the system board and remove the hard drive assembly from the computer base 1 hard drive assembly 2 Remove the screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive bracket 3 Lift the hard drive out of the hard drive bracket 1 screws 4 2 hard drive 3 hard drive bracket 38 Removing the Hard Drive Assembly Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly A 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 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 Place the hard drive into the hard drive bracket 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 to the hard drive bracket 4 Place the hard drive assembly on the computer base 5 Slide the hard drive assembly toward the back of the computer to connect the hard drive assembly to the connector on the system board Postrequisites 1 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 35 2 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 31 3 Replace the keybo
40. ter from potential damage and ensure your personal safety A A A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance WARNING Disconnect all power sources before opening the computer cover or panels After you finish working inside the computer replace all covers panels and screws before connecting to the power source CAUTION 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 Before You Begin 7 A A A 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 ha
41. the Optical Drive Assembly on page 17 3 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 21 Removing the Palm Rest 27 Procedure 1 Close the display and turn the computer over 2 Gently pry out the rubber screw caps that cover the screws on the computer base 3 Remove the screws that secure the palm rest to the computer base Hi screws 8 2 rubber screw caps 7 28 Removing the Palm Rest 4 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible 5 UY the connector latches and pull the pull tab to disconnect the status lights board cable touchpad cable touchpad status light cable and the hot key board cable from the system board 1 status lights board cable 2 touchpad status lights cable touchpad cable 4 hot key board cable Removing the Palm Rest 29 30 Remove the screws that secure the palm rest to the computer base Using a plastic scribe gently pry and release the tabs on palm rest from the slots on the computer base CAUTION Carefully separate the palm rest assembly from the display assembly to avoid damage to the display assembly Lift the palm rest off the computer base 1 palm rest 2 screws 4 Removing the Palm Rest 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 You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow
42. the instructions from step 1 to step 7 in Removing the System Board on page 57 9 Remove the display assembly See Removing the Display Assembly on page 71 10 Remove the display bezel See Removing the Display Bezel on page 75 Removing the Camera Module 89 Procedure 1 Peelthe tape from the camera module 2 Disconnect the camera cable from the connector on the camera module 3 UY the camera module off the display back cover 1 tape 2 camera cable 3 camera module 90 Removing the Camera Module Replacing the Camera Module 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 Procedure 1 Align the camera module on the display back cover 2 Connect the camera cable to the connector on the camera module 3 Adhere the tape to secure the camera cable Postrequisites 1 Replace the display bezel See Replacing the Display Bezel on page 77 2 Replace the display assembly See Replacing the Display Assembly on page 73 3 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 7 in Replacing the System Board on page 61 4 Replace the wireless mini card See Replacing the Wireless Mini
43. 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 to the computer base 2 Press down on the palm rest to snap it into place 3 Slide the status lights board cable touchpad cable touchpad status light cable and the hot key board cable into their connectors and press down on the connector latches to secure the cables 4 Replace the screws that secure the palm rest to the computer base 5 Close the display and turn the computer over 6 Replace the screws that secure the palm rest to the computer base 7 Replace the rubber screw caps Postrequisites Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 25 Replace the optical drive assembly See Replacing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 19 3 Follow the instructions from step 5 and step 4 in Replacing the Memory Module s on page 15 4 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 Replacing the Palm Rest 31 32 Replacing the Palm Rest 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
44. uren iud t eod ined oe du uberes 43 Postrequisites 222 e264 45 feeb debe Pe ACER 44 Removing the Daughter Board 45 PrereQuisites zx 22 ie ae aes hos Ais tcs 45 Proceduren os dada RUE ene eee ae 46 Replacing the Daughter Board 47 PIOCCOUIE 1 Z ok eo ae Meee td xo RU ien 47 POStrEQUISITES cna a E n abe es ers SRNL eR 47 Removing the Speakers 49 Prerequisites 463 cali RR peek ee eee es 49 Rrocedulesic ss ues dona dines Uo sf e S E aha 50 Contents Replacing the Speakers 51 Procedure quao RES een SR ae Eas 51 Postrequisites oe c ereat eiet eee eee ee eee eS 51 Removing the Coin Cell Battery 53 Pr requisites una adc tiw wicsc puedo 53 PrOGCOUME 28h v tec irf tra See he dx A E E 54 Replacing the Coin Cell Battery 55 PProceduke 2 ce ot Sid he i ee UM ates s rome 55 Postrequlsites x4 ied Rp Xd EAE 55 Removing the System Board 57 Prerequisites lt o cec Tired RE ELE GM RR REG 57 Procedure zd ura eg Bas eR pfe A ee soe RE LTE 58 Replacing the System Board 61 Procedures m A we duisi te ca tee un hte dy iE 61 Postre gulsItes neme a ran DEUX ss 61 Entering the Service Tag in system setup 62 Removing the mSATA Card 63 Prerequisites i R R da 6 bl ke yu ee ee eS 63 Procedures xcd mire che Bb we Hees SRE ee Se 64 Replacing the mSATA Card 65 Proc
45. ve 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 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 VAN 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 9 10 After Working Inside Your Computer Installing the SIM Card Optional A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You
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