DELL Inspiron 14R
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1. 3 hard drive Removing the Hard Drive 27 Replacing the Hard Drive 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 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION Hard drives are extremely fragile Exercise care when handling the hard drive Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the hard drive bracket with the screw holes on the hard drive 2 Replace the screws that secure the hard drive bracket to the hard drive 3 Slide the hard drive assembly under the tabs on the computer base and place the hard drive assembly in the hard drive bay 4 Slide the hard drive assembly towards the side of the computer to connect the hard drive assembly to the system board 5 Replace the screw that secures the hard drive assembly to the computer base Postrequisites 1 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 22 2 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 13 28 Replacing the Hard Drive 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 9 Aft2. Insert the wireless mini card at a 45 degree angle into the mini card connector Press the other end of the wireless mini card down 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 Postrequisites 1 2 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 22 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 13 Replacing the Wireless Mini Card 31 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 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 12 2 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 21 3 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 3 in Removing the Hard Drive on page 25 4 Remove the keyboar
3. Drive on page 16 11 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 13 72 Replacing the Camera Module that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance 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 E WQ AN G 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 select 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 o
4. on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 12 2 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 21 Procedure 1 Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the memory module pops up 2 Remove the memory module from the memory module connector T securing clips 2 2 memory module connector 3 memory module Removing the Memory Module s 23 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 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on the memory module connector 2 Slide the memory module firmly 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 Postrequisites 1 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 22 2 Replac
5. on page 32 6 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 8 in Removing the System Board on page 47 58 Removing the Display Assembly Procedure 1 Note the antenna cable routing and remove the cable from its routing guides 2 Remove the screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base 3 Liftthe display assembly off the computer base 1 display assembly 2 screws 4 3 routing guides Removing the Display Assembly 59 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 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Place the 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 Route the antenna cable through the routing guides on the computer base Postrequisites 1 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 9 in Replacing the System Board on page 50 2 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 36 3 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 20 4 Replace the base cove
6. 3 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 5 in Replacing the Hard Drive on page 28 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 22 5 Rep ace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 13 Replacing the Coin Cell Battery 39 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 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 12 2 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 21 3 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 5 in Removing the Hard Drive on page 25 4 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 17 5 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 32 40 Removing the I O Board Procedure 1 Lift the connector latch and using the pull tab disconnect the l O board cable from the O board 2 Remove the screw that secures the I O board to the computer base 3 Liftthe I O board off the computer base 1 I O board 2 connector latch pull tab 4 O board cable screw Removing the I O Board 41 Replacing the I O Board AN WARNING
7. Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Use the alignment posts on the computer base to place the I O board in position 2 Replace the screw that secures the I O board to the computer base 3 Slide the l O board cable into the lI O board cable connector and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable Postrequisites 1 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 36 2 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 20 3 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 5 in Replacing the Hard Drive on page 28 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 22 5 Rep 42 ace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 13 Replacing the I O Board Removing the Power Adapter Port 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 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory
8. Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 12 2 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 21 3 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 5 in Removing the Hard Drive on page 25 4 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 17 5 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 32 43 Removing the Power Adapter Port Procedure 1 Peel the tape that secures the display cable to the display cable connector 2 Liftthe connector latch and pull the tape to disconnect the display cable from the display cable connector 1 display cable 2 tape 3 connector latch 3 Peel the display cable from the fan 4 Move the display cable away from the power adapter port cable 44 Removing the Power Adapter Port 5 Disconnect the power adapter port cable from the system board 6 Note the power adapter port cable routing and remove it from the routing guides on the computer base 7 Liftthe power adapter port along with its cable off the computer base 1 power adapter port 2 routing guides 3 power adapter port cable Removing the Power Adapter Port 45 Replacing the Power Adapter Port 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 9 After working inside your compute
9. Inspiron 14 14R Owner s Manual Computer model Inspiron 3437 5437 Regulatory model P37G Regulatory type P37G003 Notes Cautions and Warnings Es NOTE A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer ZN CAUTION A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed AN WARNING AWARNING indicates a potential for property damage personal injury or death 2013 Dell Inc Trademarks used in this text Dell the DELL logo and Inspiron are trademarks of Dell Inc Microsoft Windows and the Windows start button logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and is used by Dell under license 2013 04 Rev A00 Contents Before You Begin 9 Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices 9 Safety Instructions aa eiee 2e 10 Recommended Tools iile 10 After Working Inside Your Computer 11 Removing the Battery 12 Procedule we xcu Barthel hE xard Eus 12 Replacing the Battery 15 Procedure vieiras A Reha Gore EC RAVE ee 15 Removing the Optical Drive 14 Pr requisites dci de ae aed a mE MS 14 Procedure ir a ta dio ra 14 Replacing the Optical Drive 16 ProCedUl e
10. able from the system board connectors 1 power adapter port cable 2 connector latches 2 pull tab 4 O board cable 5 speaker cable 6 tape 7 display cable Removing the System Board 6 Remove the screw that secures the system board to the computer base 7 Lift the system board at an angle and release the system board ports from the slots on the computer base 8 Lift the system board assembly off the computer base 1 system board 2 screw 9 Turn the system board over 10 Remove the thermal cooling assembly See Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly on page 52 Removing the System Board 49 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 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance NOTE Your computer s Service Tag is stored in the system board You must enter the Service Tag in the system setup after you replace the system board Procedure 1 2 Turn the system board over 3 Ease the system board ports into the slots on the computer base and align the screw hole on the system board with the screw hole on the computer base 4 Replace the screw that s
11. ct Enter Setup and press lt Enter gt A LWN KA Navigate to the Main tab and enter your computer s Service Tag in the Service Tag field Replacing the System Board 51 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 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 12 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Optical Drive on page 14 3 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 21 4 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 17 5 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 32 6 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 9 in Removing the System Board on page 47 52 Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly Procedure K NOTE The appearance of the thermal cooling assembly on your system may differ from the image below 1 In sequential order indicated on the heat sink loosen the captive screws that secure the thermal cooling assembly to the system board 2 Liftthe thermal cooling assembly off the system board 1 captive screws 5 2 th
12. d See Removing the Keyboard on page 17 Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the palm rest to the computer base 1 screws 7 32 Removing the Palm Rest 2 Press the latches to release the palm rest from the computer base 1 latches 4 Removing the Palm Rest 33 LN Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible Remove the screws that secure the palm rest to the computer base Lift the connector latches and using the pull tabs disconnect the touchpad cable and the power button cable from the system board 1 power button cable 2 screws 4 connector latches 2 4 pull tab 5 touchpad cable 34 Removing the Palm Rest 6 Using a plastic scribe gently lift and release the tabs on the palm rest from the slots on the computer base A CAUTION Separate the palm rest from the display assembly carefully to avoid damage to the display assembly 7 Liftthe palm rest off the computer base 1 palm rest 2 plastic scribe Removing the Palm Rest 35 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 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulator
13. disconnect the keyboard cable from the keyboard cable connector Lift the keyboard off the palm rest N 1 keyboard palm rest 3 keyboard cable 4 connector latch Removing the Keyboard 19 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 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Slide the keyboard cable into the keyboard cable connector and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable 2 Slide the tabs at the bottom of the keyboard into the slots on the palm rest and place the keyboard on the palm rest 3 Gently press around the edges of the keyboard to secure the keyboard under the tabs on the palm rest 4 Replace the screws that secure the keyboard to the computer base Postrequisites Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 13 20 Replacing the Keyboard Removing the Base Cover AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer
14. e pull on its connector or on its pull tab not on the cable itself Some cables have connectors with locking tabs or thumb screws that you must disengage before disconnecting the cable When disconnecting cables keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins When connecting cables 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 10 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 A 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 11 Removing the Battery A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and f
15. e the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 13 24 Replacing the Memory Module s Removing the Hard Drive 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 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance 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 12 2 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 21 Removing the Hard Drive 25 Procedure 26 Remove the screw that secures the hard drive assembly to the computer base Slide the hard drive assembly towards the side of the computer to disconnect the hard drive assembly from the system board Lift and slide the hard drive assembly out of tabs on the computer base 1 1 screw 2 pull tab hard drive assembly Removing the Hard Drive 4 Remove the screws that secure the hard drive bracket to the hard drive 5 Using the pull tab lift the hard drive bracket off the hard drive 1 hard drive bracket 2 screws 2
16. ecures the system board to the computer base 5 Connect the power adapter port cable and speaker cable to the system board connectors 6 Slide the l O board cable into the system board connector and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable 7 Adhere the display cable to the fan 8 Slide the display cable into the system board connector and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable 9 Adhere the tape to the system board connector Postrequisites 1 Replace the coin cell battery See Replacing the Coin Cell Battery on page 39 2 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 36 3 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 20 4 Replace the wireless Mini Card See Replacing the Wireless Mini Card on page 31 5 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 5 in Replacing the Hard Drive on page 28 6 Replace the memory module s See Replacing the Memory Module s on page 24 7 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 22 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 4 in Replacing the Optical Drive on page 16 9 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 13 50 Replacing the System Board Replace the thermal cooling assembly See Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly on page 54 Entering the Service Tag in system setup Turn on the computer Press lt F2 gt during POST to enter the system setup program Using the arrow keys sele
17. el See Removing the Display Bezel on page 61 70 Removing the Camera Module Procedure 1 Peel the tapes that secure the camera module to the display back cover 2 Disconnect the camera cable from the camera module 3 Peelthe camera module off the display back cover 1 tapes 2 2 camera module 5 camera cable Removing the Camera Module 71 Replacing the Camera Module AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information Procedure 1 Adherethe camera module to the display back cover 2 Connect the camera cable to the camera module connector 3 Adhere the tapes that secure the camera module to the display back cover Postrequisites 1 Replace the display bezel See Replacing the Display Bezel on page 63 2 Replace the display assembly See Replacing the Display Assembly on page 60 3 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 9 in Replacing the System Board on page 50 4 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 56 5 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 20 6 Replace the wireless Mini Card See Replacing the Wireless Mini Card on page 31 7 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 5 in Replacing the Hard Drive on page 28 8 Replace the memory module s See Replacing the Memory Module s on page 24 9 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 22 10 Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 4 in Replacing the Optical
18. er edo a 52 Procedufe xod Es Dee be be eee eee ee 53 Contents Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly 54 Procedule acm ea pale Ale ar ERE 54 Postrequisites os 234544060 a ERR ee Hee x 54 Removing the Speakers 55 Pr requisites ous dod bc tuis pm eee a 55 PROGCOUNE a qi ten lts ts crc ber o dh Ei E 56 Replacing the Speakers 57 PProceduket sar mae E rh NEM S LAE rd 57 Postreqgulsites a dd be OO Eod uud 57 Removing the Display Assembly 58 Prerequisites so os oa ELE E RENS 58 Proceduren zs dade mcm qum R Ae c RR ELE d 59 Replacing the Display Assembly 60 Proceduren utt i EE utr cete Ledo RE E 60 Postr quisitesio cata aa aes Sd T 60 Removing the Display Bezel 61 Prerequisites o ooo o 61 Procedure mui dd PRESS Y 62 Replacing the Display Bezel 63 PrOCEQUIE tidad d Boag Se os Att uri s 65 Postrequisites suoi PX Ge Fe ee a 65 Removing the Display Hinges 64 PPrerequisites 1x aco ia a Buns px A eau 64 STS GO DIE os fate Bae Satie har NEN INNUIT ES 65 Replacing the Display Hinges 66 PIOCCOUIE 1 i odds act a ap e deat L iur e aut Coe 66 Postregulsites aano nc eek San kan 66 Contents Removing the Display Panel 67 PrereGuisiteS cc a amas Rx pr Dates ten SR ae a 67 Procedure xou Knees Gade be YR Be eS WIES 68 Replacing the Display Pane
19. er working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 12 2 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 21 Procedure 1 Disconnect the antenna cables from the wireless mini card 2 Remove the screw that secures the wireless mini card to the system board 0083 1 screw 2 antenna cables 2 wireless mini card Removing the Wireless Mini Card 29 3 Slide and remove the wireless mini card out of the mini card connector 1 wireless mini card 2 mini card connector 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 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 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 mini card connector
20. ermal cooling assembly Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly 53 Replacing 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 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Clean the thermal grease from the bottom of the thermal cooling assembly and reapply it 2 Align the screw holes 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 Postrequisites 1 Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 9 in Replacing the System Board on page 50 2 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 36 3 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 20 4 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 22 5 Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 4 in Replacing the Optical Drive on page 16 6 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 13 54 Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly Removing the Speakers AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety informa
21. ing the Base Cover on page 22 11 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 4 in Replacing the Optical Drive on page 16 12 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 13 Replacing the Display Panel 69 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 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 12 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Optical Drive on page 14 3 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 21 4 Remove the memory module s See Removing the Memory Module s on page 23 5 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 3 in Removing the Hard Drive on page 25 6 Remove the wireless Mini Card See Removing the Wireless Mini Card on page 29 7 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 17 8 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 32 9 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 8 in Removing the System Board on page 47 10 Remove the display assembly See Removing the Display Assembly on page 58 11 Remove the display bez
22. l 69 Proceduleu sea Dedit RP ed os we mesa 69 Postrequisites m es ead ens EE Yee eae Bae 69 Removing the Camera Module 70 PREKEQUISILGS 5 5 bts Gen dido Me ete CA s LA ra 70 Procedures TE uted da eb oe TR hd NES 71 Replacing the Camera Module 72 Procedure zs Reg Egger exu 4 ERG 72 PoOstrequisiteS a hive dish a det retia RA HS 72 Flashing the BIOS 73 Contents 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 Shut down your computer e Windows 8 a Point your mouse pointer to the upper right or lower right corner of the screen to open the Charms sidebar b In the Charms sidebar click Settings Power Shut down e Windows 7 Click Start 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 After you unplug all the cables from the computer press and hold the power button for 5 seconds to ground the system board Befo
23. m ada at E s 16 Postrequisites x suoi dq RE eee Ee a 16 Removing the Keyboard 17 Prerequisites oscula 22d ee P N a 17 Rrocedule ei INE A nit 4 nek Miu eo ae als 17 Replacing the Keyboard 20 Procedure ss eer eta a Pe ee eS 20 PoOstrequisiteS i su Nau R de LPte4elS ERIS FA 20 Removing the Base Cover 21 Prerequisites docs eres AES REIN ERES Bo sea E 21 Procedule s cs LA eee nel Cie a a pes 21 Contents Replacing the Base Cover 22 RBG DIE c danse RAM a Patents SR ae E 22 Postrequisites c be eR Ree eS eee eS 22 Removing the Memory Module s 23 Prerequisites dace UR whale wal ee ae Wate 23 Procedure ih etra poe he dx AE ELE 23 Replacing the Memory Module s 24 PProceduke s s te do Ns e Bite eet abet AE Lm rad 24 Postregulsites c ioa teer Xd AES 24 Removing the Hard Drive 25 Prerequisites 2 re cet 54 0000 EEG HER a R 25 Proceduren ett E d ef et ihe I ar eee ye iG d 26 Replacing the Hard Drive 28 Procedure te edo hs mi E 28 Postr equisitesi coa me oe nes bei 28 Removing the Wireless Mini Card 29 Prerequisites a 25 M au set oss n Ne od T AES 29 Procedure i urs ha Stee eee ad ede we 29 Replacing the Wireless Mini Card 31 Proceduren tid ety Ped E EE REP EM DRE 31 Postrequisites ovocitos UR E 31 Removing the Palm Rest 32 PPrereq
24. n the screen Flashing the BIOS 73
25. ollow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 Close the display and turn the computer over 2 Slide the battery latches to the unlock position You hear a click when the battery is unlocked 3 Lift and remove the battery off the computer base 1 battery latches 2 2 battery 12 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 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure Align the tabs on the battery with the slots on the battery bay and snap the battery into place Replacing the Battery 13 Removing the Optical Drive 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 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best
26. on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 12 Procedure 1 Remove the screw that secures the base cover to the computer base 2 Using your fingertips lift the base cover out of the slots on the computer base 1 screw 2 base cover Removing the Base Cover 21 Replacing the Base Cover AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Slide the tabs on the base cover into the slots on the computer base and snap the base cover into place 2 Replace the screw that secures the base cover to the computer base Postrequisites Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 13 22 Replacing the Base Cover 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 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer
27. ory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 12 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Optical Drive on page 14 3 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 21 4 Remove the memory module s See Removing the Memory Module s on page 23 5 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 3 in Removing the Hard Drive on page 25 6 Remove the wireless Mini Card See Removing the Wireless Mini Card on page 29 7 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 17 8 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 32 9 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 8 in Removing the System Board on page 47 10 Remove the display assembly See Removing the Display Assembly on page 58 11 Remove the display bezel See Removing the Display Bezel on page 61 12 Remove the display hinges See Removing the Display Hinges on page 64 Removing the Display Panel 67 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 Nef 1 display back cover 2 display panel 3 screw 4 3 Peel the tape adhered over the display cable 4 Disconnect the display cable from the display panel cable connector 1 tape 2 display cable 68 Removing the Display Panel Replacing the Display Panel AN WARNING Before working inside your computer
28. pliance Procedure 1 Using the alignment posts on the computer base place the speakers in position 2 Route the speakers cable through the routing guides on the computer base Postrequisites 1 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 9 in Replacing the System Board on page 50 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 36 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 20 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 22 uk UN Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 4 in Replacing the Optical Drive on page 16 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 13 o Replacing the Speakers 57 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 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 12 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Optical Drive on page 14 3 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 21 4 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 17 5 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest
29. practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 12 Procedure 1 Remove the screw that secures the optical drive assembly to the computer base 2 Using your fingertips slide the optical drive assembly out of the optical drive bay 1 optical drive assembly 2 Screw 3 Remove the screw that secures the optical drive bracket to the optical drive assembly and remove the optical drive bracket 14 Removing the Optical Drive 4 Carefully pull the optical drive bezel and remove it from the optical drive 1 screw 2 optical drive bracket 3 optical drive 4 optical drive bezel Removing the Optical Drive 15 Replacing the Optical Drive 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 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Align the tabs on the optical drive bezel with the slots on the optical drive and snap the optical drive bezel into place 2 Align the screw hole on the optical drive bracket with the screw hole on the optical drive assembly and replace the screw
30. r See Replacing the Base Cover on page 22 5 Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 4 in Replacing the Optical Drive on page 16 6 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 13 60 Replacing the Display Assembly 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 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 12 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Optical Drive on page 14 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 21 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 17 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 32 Oo uU A Uu Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 8 in Removing the System Board on page 47 7 Remove the display assembly See Removing the Display Assembly on page 58 Removing the Display Bezel 61 Procedure 1 Press the hinge covers on the sides and lift the hinge covers to remove them from the display assembly 1 hinge covers 2 2 Using your fingertips carefully pry up the inside edge of the di
31. r follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Slide the power adapter port into position 2 Route the power adapter port cable through the routing guides on the computer base 3 Connect the power adapter port cable to the system board 4 Adhere the display cable to the fan 5 Slide the display cable into the system board connector and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable 6 Adhere the tape to the system board Postrequisites 1 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 36 2 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 20 3 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 5 in Replacing the Hard Drive on page 28 4 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 22 5 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 13 46 Replacing the Power Adapter Port Removing the System Board AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information E Es that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance NOTE You
32. r computer s Service Tag is stored in the system board You must enter the Service Tag in system setup after you replace the system board NOTE Before disconnecting the cables from the system board note the location of the connectors so that you can reconnect them correctly after you replace the system board Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 12 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Optical Drive on page 14 3 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 21 4 Remove the memory module s See Removing the Memory Module s on page 23 5 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 3 in Removing the Hard Drive on page 25 6 Remove the wireless Mini Card See Removing the Wireless Mini Card on page 29 7 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 17 8 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 32 9 Remove the coin cell battery See Removing the Coin Cell Battery on page 37 Removing the System Board 47 Procedure 48 Peel the tape that secures the display cable to the system board connector Lift the connector latch and using the pull tab disconnect the display cable from the system board connector Peel the display cable from the fan Lift the connector latch and using the pull tab disconnect the l O board cable from the system board connector Disconnect the power adapter port cable and speaker c
33. re You Begin Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and ensure your personal safety A A gt ib gt 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 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 cabl
34. read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Connectthe display cable to the display panel connector 2 Adhere the tape that secures the display cable 3 Gently place the display panel on the display back cover and align the screw holes on the display panel with the screw holes on the display back cover 4 Replace the screws that secure the display panel to the display back cover Postrequisites 1 Replace the display hinges See Replacing the Display Hinges on page 66 2 Replace the display bezel See Replacing the Display Bezel on page 63 3 Replace the display assembly See Replacing the Display Assembly on page 60 4 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 9 in Replacing the System Board on page 50 5 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 36 6 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 20 7 Replace the wireless Mini Card See Replacing the Wireless Mini Card on page 31 8 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 5 in Replacing the Hard Drive on page 28 9 Replace the memory module s See Replacing the Memory Module s on page 24 10 Replace the base cover See Replac
35. splay bezel 3 Remove the display bezel off the display back cover 1 display bezel 62 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 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Align the 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 60 2 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 9 in Replacing the System Board on page 50 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 36 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 20 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 22 Oo un BW Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 4 in Replacing the Optical Drive on page 16 7 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 13 Replacing the Display Bezel 63 Removing the Display Hinges AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safet
36. that secures the optical drive bracket to the optical drive assembly 3 Slide the optical drive assembly into the optical drive bay and ensure that the screw hole on the optical drive bracket aligns with the screw hole on computer base 4 Replace the screw that secures the optical drive assembly to the computer base Postrequisites Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 13 16 Replacing the Optical Drive Removing the Keyboard 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 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 12 Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the keyboard to the computer base 1 screws 2 Removing the Keyboard 17 2 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible 3 Using a plastic scribe pry the keyboard from the tabs on the palm rest 1 1 tabs 5 2 plastic scribe keyboard 18 Removing the Keyboard Lift and slide the keyboard towards the display to release the keyboard from the palm rest and place the keyboard on the palm rest Lift the connector latch and
37. tion that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 12 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Optical Drive on page 14 3 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 21 4 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 17 5 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 32 6 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 8 in Removing the System Board on page 47 Removing the Speakers 55 Procedure 1 Note the speaker cable routing and remove the cable from its routing guides 2 Lift the speakers along with the speaker cable off the computer base 1 speaker cable 2 speakers 2 56 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 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory com
38. ttery on page 12 2 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 21 3 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 3 in Removing the Hard Drive on page 25 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 17 5 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 32 Removing the Coin Cell Battery 37 Procedure 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 3 battery socket 38 Removing the Coin Cell Battery Replacing the Coin Cell 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 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance AN WARNING The battery may explode if installed incorrectly Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type Discard used batteries according to the 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 36 2 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 20
39. uisites espada ame So aet Sei a 32 Procedure os funn Bog hye ee ee bye ee IUE MEE 32 Replacing the Palm Rest 36 PFOCCOUIE tu iS ds ae det su ter ee atto S at 56 Postregulsites s aac dc ek San cq rug 56 Contents Removing the Coin Cell Battery 37 PrerequiSites zca uua nu s eee ae er Pa eae 37 Procedure xe deese RT EVE eee ee ee 38 Replacing the Coin Cell Battery 39 Procedure axe ww hae d bnt wise eee la 59 Postregulsit s ec lu heehee RSERENEESIG AEG 59 Removing the I O Board 40 PREKEQUISILGS 5 af decir Ut as df st ates s Lus sa 40 Proceduren Erica dade et oe TR eid NEG 41 Replacing the I O Board 42 Procedure xs eu zo E EVER es hea ee 42 Postrequlsites m ERR o in a Ee 42 Removing the Power Adapter Port 43 Prer quisites si C teo a de Mos b e te Lada he RE a e 43 Procedure m atat d nma Bo hoe Sao 44 Replacing the Power Adapter Port 46 Procedure 8 s ta fas uter Fah ek teretes E 46 Postrequisites cen eee o be ESTE f 46 Removing the System Board 47 Prerequisites 4 x ode saa a ard E 47 Procedure eons aulae bee G9 EUER AURA 48 Replacing the System Board 50 Proceduren Aa tur a ee ne ee ier A aic ut fi da 50 Postregulstt s i rp roni ath hedge M a 50 Entering the Service Tag in system setup 51 Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly 52 Prerequisites us ues mee pane
40. w the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Align the 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 63 2 Replace the display assembly See Replacing the Display Assembly on page 60 3 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 9 in Replacing the System Board on page 50 4 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 36 5 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 20 6 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 22 7 Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 4 in Replacing the Optical Drive on page 16 8 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 13 66 Replacing the Display Hinges 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 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulat
41. y compliance Procedure 1 Align the palm rest over the computer base 2 Press down on the edges of the palm rest to snap it into place 3 Replace the screws that secure the palm rest to the computer base 4 Slide the touchpad cable and the power button cable into the system board connectors and press down on the connector latches to secure the cables 5 Close the display and turn the computer over 6 Replace the screws that secure the palm rest to the computer base Postrequisites 1 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 20 2 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 5 in Replacing the Hard Drive on page 28 3 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 22 4 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 13 36 Replacing the Palm Rest Removing the Coin Cell 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 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance TX 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 Ba
42. y information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 12 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Optical Drive on page 14 3 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 21 4 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 17 5 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 32 6 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 8 in Removing the System Board on page 47 7 Remove the display assembly See Removing the Display Assembly on page 58 8 Remove the display bezel See Removing the Display Bezel on page 61 64 Removing the Display Hinges Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the display hinges to the display back cover 2 Lift the display hinges off the display back cover 1 display hinges 2 2 display back cover screws 8 Removing the Display Hinges 65 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 9 After working inside your computer follo
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