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1. NOTE Before disconnecting the cables from the system board note the location of the connectors so that you can reconnect them correctly after you replace the system board Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 10 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Memory Modules on page 12 3 Remove the hard drive assembly See Removing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 18 4 Remove the optical drive assembly See Removing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 15 5 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 21 6 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 24 7 Remove the wireless mini card See Removing the Wireless Mini Card on page 28 34 Removing the System Board Procedure 1 Peel the tape that secures the display cable to the system board 2 Disconnect the display cable from the connector on the system board 3 Disconnect the power adapter port cable speaker cable and the I O board cable from the system board 1 display cable 2 tape 5 power adapter port cable 4 speaker cable 5 O board cable Removing the System Board 35 4 Remove the screw that secures the system board to the computer base 5 UY the system board off the computer base 1 system board screw 36 Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information E that s
2. 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 cable pull on its connector or on its pull tab not on the cable itself Some cables have connectors with locking tabs or thumb screws that you must disengage before disconnecting
3. Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 10 Procedure 1 Loosen the captive screw that secures the memory module cover to the computer base 2 Using your fingertips lift the memory module cover out of the slots on the computer base 1 captive screw 2 memory module cover 12 Removing the Memory Module s 3 Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the memory module pops up 4 Remove the memory module from the memory module connector 1 securing clips 2 2 memory module connector 5 memory module Removing the Memory Module s l 13 Replacing the Memory Module s AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 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 3 Slide the tabs on the memory module cover into
4. Turn the system board over and place the system board on a flat surface In sequential order indicated on the heat sink remove the screws that secure the heat sink to the system board 3 UY the heat sink off the system board 1 screw 6 2 42 Removing the Heat Sink Replacing the Heat Sink AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before 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 heat sink and reapply it 2 Align the screw holes on the heat sink with the screw holes on the system board 3 In sequential order indicated on the heat sink replace the screws that secure the heat sink to the system board Postrequisites 1 Replace the system board See Replacing the System Board on page 37 2 Replace the wireless mini card See Replacing the Wireless Mini Card on page 30 3 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 27 4 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 23 5 Replace the optical drive assembly See Replacing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 17 6 Replace the hard drive assembly See Replacing the Hard Drive
5. Assembly AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 10 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Memory Module s on page 12 3 Remove the hard drive assembly See Removing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 18 4 Remove the optical drive assembly See Removing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 15 5 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 21 6 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 24 Removing the Display Assembly 51 Procedure 1 Peel the tape that secures the display cable to the system board 2 Disconnect the display cable from the connectors on the system board 3 Disconnect the wireless mini card cables from the connectors on the wireless mini card 1 display cable 2 wireless mini card cables 2 52 Removing the Display Assembly 4 Move aside the power adapter port cable from the screws 5 Remove the screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base 6 Lift the display assembly off the computer base 1
6. Entering the Service Tag in system setup 1 2 3 Turn on the computer Press F2 during POST to enter system setup Navigate to the Main tab and enter your computer s Service Tag in the Service Tag Input field Replacing the System Board 37 Removing the Coin Cell Battery AN A A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance WARNING The coin cell battery may explode if installed incorrectly Replace the coin cell battery only with the same or equivalent type Discard used coin cell batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions CAUTION Removing the coin cell battery resets the BIOS settings to default It is recommended that you note the BIOS settings before removing the coin cell battery Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 10 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Memory Module s on page 12 3 Remove the hard drive assembly See Removing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 18 4 Remove the optical drive assembly See Removing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 15 5 Remove the keyboard See Remov
7. For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Align the camera module on the display back cover 2 Replace the screw that secures the camera module to the display back cover 3 Adhere the tape that secures the camera module to the display back cover 4 Connect the camera cable to the connector on the camera module Postrequisites 1 Replace the display bezel See Replacing the Display Bezel on page 57 2 Replace the display assembly See Replacing the Display Assembly on page 54 3 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 27 4 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 23 5 Replace the optical drive assembly See Replacing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 17 6 Replace the hard drive assembly See Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 20 7 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 4 in Replacing the Memory Module s on page 14 8 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 11 Replacing the Camera Module 67 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 68 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 Det
8. 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 57 2 Replace the display assembly See Replacing the Display Assembly on page 54 3 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 27 4 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 23 5 Replace the optical drive assembly See Replacing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 17 6 Replace the hard drive assembly See Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 20 7 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 4 in Replacing the Memory Module s on page 14 8 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 11 60 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 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 10 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to
9. 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 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 54 2 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 27 3 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 23 4 Replace the optical drive assembly See Replacing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 17 5 Replace the hard drive assembly See Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 20 6 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 4 in Replacing the Memory Module s on page 14 7 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 11 Replacing the Display Bezel 57 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
10. computer base 1 screws 7 2 palm rest 26 Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Align the palm rest over the computer base 2 Press down on the palm rest to snap it into place 3 Slide the touchpad cable and the power button cable into the connectors on the system board and press down on the connector latches to secure the cables 4 Replace the screws that secure the palm rest to the system board 5 Close the display and turn the computer over 6 Replace the screws that secure the palm rest to the computer base Postrequisites 1 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 23 2 Replace the optical drive assembly See Replacing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 17 3 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 4 in Replacing the Memory Module s on page 14 4 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 11 Replacing the Palm Rest 27 Removing the Wireless Mini Card AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your compute
11. the keyboard towards the display to release the keyboard from the palm rest assembly Turn the keyboard over and place it on the palm rest assembly Lift the connector latch and disconnect the keyboard from the connector on the system board Lift the keyboard off the palm rest assembly 1 connector latch 2 keyboard cable 3 keyboard Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Slide the keyboard cable into the connector on the system board and press down on the connector latch to secure it 2 Slide the tabs at the bottom of the keyboard into the slots on the palm rest assembly and place the keyboard on the palm rest assembly 3 Gently press around the edges of the keyboard to secure the keyboard under the tabs on the palm rest assembly Postrequisites Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 11 Replacing the Keyboard 23 Removing the Palm Rest AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Be
12. Assembly on page 20 7 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 4 in Replacing the Memory Module s on page 14 8 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 11 Replacing the Heat Sink 43 Removing the Fan AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 10 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Memory Module s on page 12 3 Remove the hard drive assembly See Removing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 18 4 Remove the optical drive assembly See Removing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 15 5 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 21 6 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 24 7 Remove the wireless mini card See Removing the Wireless Mini Card on page 28 8 Remove the system board See Removing the System Board on page 34 44 Removing the Fan Procedure Bb NN Turn the system board over and place the system board on a flat surface Disconnect the fan cable from the connector on the system board Remove the screw
13. Dell Inspiron 15 15R Owner s Manual Computer model Inspiron 3521 5521 5537 Regulatory model P28F Regulatory type P28F001 P28F003 Notes Cautions and Warnings K NOTE A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer N CAUTION A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed ZA WARNING A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage personal injury or death 2012 2013 Dell Inc Trademarks used in this text Dell M the DELL logo and Inspiron are trademarks of Dell Inc Microsoft Windows and the Windows start button logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and is used by Dell under license 2013 05 Rev A01 Contents Before You Begin 7 Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices 7 Safety Instructions a Z a llle 8 Recommended Tools 0 0000 ooo 8 After Working Inside Your Computer 9 Removing the Battery 10 Procedule we xcu Bare hE a quas 10 Replacing the Battery 11 Procedure sur is ER ee ee Reb lite Be 11 Lobos hte daa a eu ata Udo ers m A ERN a ORE ent 11 Removing the Memory Module s 12 Prerrequisito ra EE AU ATRE Doha 12 ele AA har ASL iat tar tcr
14. ENE eaten eat eae we 66 Replacing the Camera Module 67 Procedure cate ee Bde Ae ee ee td xo dt ies 67 Postrequisites aas d nc esas Sana gd 67 Flashing the BIOS 68 Contents Before You Begin Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices NM CAUTION To avoid losing data save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer Save and close all open files and exit all open programs Follow the instructions to shut down your computer based on the operating system installed on your computer e Windows 8 Move your mouse pointer to the upper right or lower right corner of the screen to open the Charms sidebar and then click Settings gt Power gt Shutdown e Windows 7 Click Start e and click Shut down Microsoft Windows shuts down and then the computer turns off K NOTE If you are using a different operating system see the documentation of your operating system for shut down instructions 3 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets 4 Disconnect all telephone cables network cables and attached devices from your computer 5 Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds after the computer is unplugged to ground the system board Before You Begin 7 Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and ensure your personal safety A A gt ib
15. ON To avoid data loss do not remove the hard drive while the computer is in Sleep or On state A CAUTION Hard drives are extremely fragile Exercise care when handling the hard drive Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 10 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Memory Module s on page 12 Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the hard drive assembly to the computer base 2 Slide the hard drive assembly forward to disconnect the hard drive assembly from the system board 1 screws 2 2 hard drive assembly 18 Removing the Hard Drive Assembly 3 Using the pull tab lift the hard drive assembly out of the computer base 1 hard drive assembly 2 pull tab 4 Remove the screws that secure the hard drive bracket to the hard drive 5 Lift the hard drive bracket off the hard drive 1 screws 2 2 hard drive bracket Removing the Hard Drive Assembly 19 Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information ZX 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 Ex
16. a eee Yd ee EE eee eo 30 Removing the I O Board 31 Prerequisites a me Sur sens Soe Ait a 31 Proceduren os ack ae sgh ae ra 32 Replacing the I O Board 33 PFOCCOUIE cs nce T 0 det su ter ee abt xo he Een 33 POStrEQUISITES sc na mado eee gee ese SRNL gd 33 Removing the System Board 34 Prerequisites e 5 4 corel ee Ea 34 Broceduleic ss e dine Ud s e VR e xta 55 Contents Replacing the System Board 37 Procedule s scum sae aE or SR e a 37 Postrequisites 04 254 45 0008 258 Ree Hee ee 37 Entering the Service Tag in system setup 57 Removing the Coin Cell Battery 38 Prerequisites asd utes sen De edo eat eel oe Lu ETIN ee ee 38 Procedure os Keene oe Cnet ae Be buie ius 39 Replacing the Coin Cell Battery 40 PrOCeQUE Qu le gelo iudi eben opa d ebd EY oet onte 40 Postrequisites oy cera a 4s ee a 40 Removing the Heat Sink 41 Prerequisites 4 nde Sahat a uno lead bus 41 PrOGGQUEIGe du due NA E ux dune x A eeu ye 42 Replacing the Heat Sink 43 RrOCEQUIS taa Us dee et BE a he H 43 POStrEQUISILES caia A ees Sehr Dana 43 Removing the Fan 44 Prerequisites i Lu 9 E N bp ee eee eee kA ku 44 Procedures ca decr RAE ads 45 Replacing the Fan 46 Procedure x 25 6584466 a GGebP Pee 46 Postrequisites x45 IS a 1 viuis 46 Removing the Spe
17. actices 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 on each end of the battery bay to the unlock position You will hear a click when the battery is unlocked 3 Liftand remove the battery off the computer base to disconnect it from the computer 1 battery latches 2 2 battery 10 Removing the Battery Replacing the Battery AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure Align the tabs on the battery with the slots on the battery bay and snap the battery into place Replacing the Battery 11 Removing the Memory Module s AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites
18. akers 47 Prerrequisito VIE Apta Ud 47 PProcedukes s t A Aside eRe Sut su Mors Lo NUS E 48 Replacing the Speakers 50 Proceduren lt quac MESSER ES qs 50 Postrequisites a os 25554540 EIER RE WI 50 Removing the Display Assembly 51 Pr requisites us cundo Wis pu Mahe x 51 PROGCOUNE xs tesi tL Leu adeo dx ae E 52 Contents 6 Replacing the Display Assembly 54 Procedure c e namar den y a a EA 54 Postrequisites os c ssl e eee Bee nE ee eS 54 Removing the Display Bezel 55 Pr requisites ec 24 dank e aed o s ec rte la 55 Procedures pa tend uie ra Cr Mer o xh Ei E 56 Replacing the Display Bezel 57 e AAA E Ged t gal dfi tt ates s Lm rd 57 Postrequlsites xag RT hoe SR DS 57 Removing the Display Hinges 58 Prerequisites 2 0002 gas oe ETE u Re E 58 Proceduren x62 doe px eene corso sente Bay due 59 Replacing the Display Hinges 60 PROGCOUNE nr utt ce led tra cds et eus Ledo eh ug 60 Postr quisitesio costa id A 60 Removing the Display Panel 61 Prerequisites o ooo o 61 Procedure muii ated ee ee eS be FEES Yu 62 Replacing the Display Panel 64 Proceduren decem nay based ds tush 64 Postrequisites 222 6 44445 bb EG P ARRA 64 Removing the Camera Module 65 Prerequisites amada trend Pe Sei ues 65 ProCedute os duca sce cane S
19. al safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Gently slide the I O board below the tab that secures it and snap the I O board into place 2 Replace the screw that secures the I O board to the computer base 3 Connect the I O board cable to the connector on the I O board Postrequisites 1 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 27 2 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 23 3 Replace the optical drive assembly See Replacing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 17 4 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 4 in Replacing the Memory Module s on page 14 5 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 11 Replacing the I O Board 33 Removing the System Board AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information E 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 system setup after you replace the system board For more information see Entering the Service Tag in system setup on page 37
20. ase il speaker cable routing 2 speakers 2 Removing the Speakers 49 Replacing the Speakers AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information Procedure 1 Align the speakers on the computer base 2 Route the speaker cable through the routing guides on the computer base 3 Replace the LED silicon tubes to the computer base 4 Adhere the tape that secures the LED silicon tubes to the computer base Postrequisites 1 Replace the system board See Replacing the System Board on page 37 2 Replace the wireless mini card See Replacing the Wireless Mini Card on page 30 3 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 27 4 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 23 5 Replace the optical drive assembly See Replacing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 17 6 Replace the hard drive assembly See Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 20 7 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 4 in Replacing the Memory Module s on page 14 8 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 11 50 Replacing the Speakers that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Removing the Display
21. cal drive assembly See Replacing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 17 5 Replace the hard drive assembly See Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 20 6 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 4 in Replacing the Memory Module s on page 14 7 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 11 40 Replacing the Coin Cell Battery Removing the Heat Sink AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 10 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Memory Module s on page 12 3 Remove the hard drive assembly See Removing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 18 4 Remove the optical drive assembly See Removing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 15 5 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 21 6 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 24 7 Remove the wireless mini card See Removing the Wireless Mini Card on page 28 8 Remove the system board See Removing the System Board on page 34 Removing the Heat Sink 41 Procedure
22. display assembly 2 screws 3 3 power adapter port cable Removing the Display Assembly 53 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 2 Replace the screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base 3 Connect the wireless mini card cables to the connectors on the wireless mini card 4 Connect the display cable to the connector on the system board 5 Adhere the tape that secures the display cable to the system board Postrequisites 1 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 27 2 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 23 3 Replace the optical drive assembly See Replacing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 17 4 Replace the hard drive assembly See Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 20 5 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 4 in Replacing the Memory Module s on page 14 6 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 11 54 Replacing the Display Assembly Place the display assembly on the computer base and align the screw holes on the display asse
23. ect 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 Drivers and Downloads In the Operating System drop down select the operating system installed on your computer Click BIOS Click Download File to download the latest version of the BIOS for your computer On the next page select Single file download and click Continue Save the file and once the download is complete navigate to the folder where you saved the BIOS update file Double click the BIOS update file icon and follow the instructions on the screen Flashing the BIOS
24. ercise care when handling the hard drive Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the hard drive bracket with the screw holes on the hard drive 2 Replace the screws that secure the hard drive bracket to the hard drive 3 Slide and place the hard drive assembly in the hard drive bay 4 Slide the hard drive assembly backward to connect the hard drive assembly to the system board 5 Replace the screws that secure the hard drive assembly to the computer base Postrequisites 1 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 4 in Replacing the Memory Module s on page 14 2 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 11 20 Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly Removing the Keyboard AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 10 Procedure 1 Turnthe computer over and open the display as far as possible 2 Using a plastic scribe release the keyboard from the tabs on the palm rest assembly 2 3 1 plastic scribe 2 tabs 9 5 keyboard Removing the Keyboard 21 22 Lift and slide
25. follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 10 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Memory Module s on page 12 3 Remove the hard drive assembly See Removing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 18 4 Remove the optical drive assembly See Removing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 15 5 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 21 6 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 24 7 Remove the display assembly See Removing the Display Assembly on page 51 8 Remove the display bezel See Removing the Display Bezel on page 55 58 Removing the Display Hinges Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the display hinges to the display panel 2 Lift the display hinges off the display back cover 1 screws 8 2 display hinges 2 Removing the Display Hinges 59 Replacing the Display Hinges AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance
26. fore You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 10 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Memory Module s on page 12 3 Remove the optical drive assembly See Removing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 15 4 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 21 Procedure 1 Close the display and turn the computer over 2 Remove the screws that secure the palm rest to the computer base 24 L e e ay x k 95 m N n w w ES 1 screws 12 Removing the Palm Rest 3 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible 4 Lift the connector latches and pull the pull tab to disconnect the touchpad cable and the power button cable from the system board 1 touchpad cable 2 power button cable 3 connector latches 2 Removing the Palm Rest 25 5 Remove the screws that secure the palm rest to the system board 6 Using a plastic scribe gently lift and release the tabs on palm rest from the slots on the computer base PAS CAUTION Carefully separate the palm rest assembly from the display assembly to avoid damage to the display assembly 7 Liftthe palm rest off the
27. hipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance NOTE Your computer s Service Tag is stored in the system board You must enter the Service Tag in the system setup after you replace the system board Procedure 1 Align the screw hole on the system board with the screw hole on the computer base 2 Replace the screw that secures the system board to the computer base 3 Connect the power adapter port cable speaker cable and the I O board cable to the connectors on the system board 4 Connect the display cable to the system board 5 Adhere the tape that secures the display cable to the system board Postrequisites 1 Replace the wireless mini card See Replacing the Wireless Mini Card on page 30 2 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 27 3 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 23 4 Replace the optical drive assembly See Replacing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 17 5 Replace the hard drive assembly See Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 20 6 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 4 in Replacing the Memory Module s on page 14 7 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 11
28. ing the Keyboard on page 21 6 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 24 7 Remove the system board See Removing the System Board on page 34 38 Removing the Coin Cell Battery Procedure 1 Turn the system board over and place it on a flat surface 2 Using a plastic scribe gently pry out the coin cell battery out of the battery socket on the system board 1 plastic scribe 2 coin cell battery Removing the Coin Cell Battery 39 Replacing the Coin Cell Battery AN A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance WARNING The battery may explode if installed incorrectly Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Procedure With the positive side facing up snap the coin cell battery into the battery socket on the system board Postrequisites 1 Replace the system board See Replacing the System Board on page 37 2 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 27 3 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 23 4 Replace the opti
29. mbly with the screw holes on the computer base Removing the Display Bezel AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 10 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Memory Module s on page 12 3 Remove the hard drive assembly See Removing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 18 4 Remove the optical drive assembly See Removing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 15 5 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 21 6 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 24 7 Remove the display assembly See Removing the Display Assembly on page 51 Removing the Display Bezel 55 Procedure 1 Press the hinge covers on the sides and lift the hinge covers to remove it from the display assembly w 1 hinge covers 2 2 Using your fingertips carefully pry up the inside edge of the display bezel 3 Remove the display bezel off the display back cover 1 2 1 display bezel 56 Removing the Display Bezel Replacing the Display Bezel AN
30. n page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure ZN CAUTION To avoid damage to the wireless mini card ensure that no cables are placed under the wireless mini card 1 Align the notch on the wireless mini card with the tab on the system board connector 2 Insert the wireless mini card connector at a 45 degree angle into the connector on the system board 3 Press the other end of the wireless mini card down into the slot on the system board and replace the screw that secures the wireless mini card to the system board 4 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 4 Bluetooth 2 cables Main WLAN Bluetooth white triangle white Auxiliary WLAN Bluetooth black triangle black Postrequisites 1 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 27 2 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 23 3 Replace the optical drive assembly See Replacing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 17 4 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 4 in Replacing the Memory Module s on page 14 5 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 11 30 Replacing the Wireless Mini Card Removing the I O Boa
31. om regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Connectthe display cable to the connector on the display panel 2 Adhere the tape that secures the display cable 3 Gently place the display panel on the display back cover 4 Align the screw holes on the display panel with the screw holes on the display back cover 5 Replace the screws that secure the display panel to the display back cover Postrequisites 1 Replace the display hinges See Replacing the Display Hinges on page 60 2 Replace the display bezel See Replacing the Display Bezel on page 57 3 Replace the display assembly See Replacing the Display Assembly on page 54 4 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 27 5 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 23 6 Replace the optical drive assembly See Replacing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 17 7 Replace the hard drive assembly See Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 20 8 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 4 in Replacing the Memory Module s on page 14 9 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 11 64 Replacing the Display Panel Removing the Camera Module AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safe
32. r and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 10 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Memory Module s on page 12 3 Remove the optical drive assembly See Removing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 15 4 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 21 5 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 24 Procedure 1 Disconnect the antenna cables from the connectors on the wireless mini card 2 Remove the screw that secures the wireless mini card to the system board connector 0 B 1 screw 2 antenna cables 2 wireless mini card 28 Removing the 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 Removing the Wireless Mini Card 29 Replacing the Wireless Mini Card AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer o
33. rd AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 10 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Memory Module s on page 12 3 Remove the optical drive assembly See Removing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 15 4 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 21 5 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 24 Removing the I O Board 31 Procedure 1 Remove the screw that secures the I O board to the computer base 2 Use the pull tab to disconnect the I O board cable from the connector on the system board 3 Gently lift and remove the I O board off the computer base 1 I O board 2 1 O board cable 3 screw 32 Removing the I O Board Replacing the I O Board AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For addition
34. rive Assembly AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Align the tabs on the optical drive bezel with the slots on the optical drive and snap optical drive bezel into place 2 Align the screw holes on the optical drive bracket with the screw holes on the optical drive assembly 3 Replace the screws that secure the optical drive bracket to the optical drive assembly 4 Slide the optical drive assembly into position and ensure that the screw hole on the optical drive bracket aligns with the screw hole on computer base Postrequisites Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 11 Replacing the Optical Drive Assembly 17 Removing the Hard Drive Assembly AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance A CAUTI
35. step 2 in Removing the Memory Module s on page 12 3 Remove the hard drive assembly See Removing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 18 4 Remove the optical drive assembly See Removing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 15 5 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 21 6 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 24 7 Remove the display assembly See Removing the Display Assembly on page 51 8 Remove the display bezel See Removing the Display Bezel on page 55 9 Remove the display hinges See Removing the Display Hinges on page 58 Removing the Display Panel 61 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 L display back cover 2 display panel 3 screws 4 62 Removing the Display Panel 3 Peel the tape that is adhered over the display cable 4 Disconnect the display cable from the connector on the display panel 1 display cable 2 tape Removing the Display Panel 63 Replacing the Display Panel AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell c
36. that secures the fan to the system board Lift the fan off the system board 1 screw 2 fan 5 fan cable Removing the Fan 45 Replacing the Fan AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the fan with the screw holes on the system board 2 Replace the screw that secures the fan to the system board 3 Connect the fan cable to the connector on the system board Postrequisites 1 Replace the system board See Replacing the System Board on page 37 2 Replace the wireless mini card See Replacing the Wireless Mini Card on page 30 3 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 27 4 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 23 5 Replace the optical drive assembly See Replacing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 17 6 Replace the hard drive assembly See Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 20 7 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 4 in Replacing the Memory Module s on page 14 8 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 11 46 Replacing the Fan Removing
37. 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 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 10 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Memory Module s on page 12 3 Remove the hard drive assembly See Removing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 18 4 Remove the optical drive assembly See Removing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 15 5 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 21 6 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 24 7 Remove the wireless mini card See Removing the Wireless Mini Card on page 28 8 Remove the system board See Removing the System Board on page 34 Removing the Speakers 47 Procedure 1 Peel the tape that secures the LED silicon tubes to the computer base 2 UL and remove the LED silicon tubes off the computer base 1 tape 2 LED silicon tubes 48 Removing the Speakers 3 Note the speaker cable routing and remove the cable from the routing guides on the computer base 4 Lift the speakers along with the speaker cable off the computer b
38. 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 NM CAUTION Before turning on your computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer Failure to do so may damage your computer After Working Inside Your Computer Removing the Battery AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best pr
39. the slots on the computer base and snap the memory module cover into place 4 Tighten the captive screw that secures the memory module cover to the computer base Postrequisites Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 11 14 Replacing the Memory Module s Removing the Optical Drive Assembly AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 10 Procedure 1 Remove the screw that secures the optical drive assembly to the computer base 2 Using your fingertips slide the optical drive assembly out of the optical drive bay dl optical drive assembly 2 screw Removing the Optical Drive Assembly 15 16 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 assembly 1 optical drive bezel 2 optical drive screws 2 4 optical drive bracket Removing the Optical Drive Assembly Replacing the Optical D
40. ty best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 10 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Memory Module s on page 12 3 Remove the hard drive assembly See Removing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 18 4 Remove the optical drive assembly See Removing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 15 5 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 21 6 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 24 7 Remove the display assembly See Removing the Display Assembly on page 51 8 Remove the display bezel See Removing the Display Bezel on page 55 Removing the Camera Module 65 Procedure 1 Remove the screw that secures the camera module to the display back cover Disconnect the camera cable from the connector on the camera module Peel the tape that secures the camera module to the display back cover Lift the camera module off the display back cover Bb NN 4 1 screw 2 camera module 3 tape 4 camera cable 66 Removing the Camera Module Replacing the Camera Module AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9
41. ur Noe 12 Replacing the Memory Module s 14 PrOCGQUEG dus dios em tuve tub LUE qux dS LA e ta dr Dog 14 Postrequisites oe c 2345444 ta eee es Hee ee 14 Removing the Optical Drive Assembly 15 Pr requisites sia a dank ders Dok ee ae xa 15 Procedure x bane les BAS ee oo PRE Rea TEX 15 Replacing the Optical Drive Assembly 17 PIOGCOMIE uses sd o iat een RES 17 Postredqulsites s ta asd ud bed meat Gite a 17 Removing the Hard Drive Assembly 18 Prerequisites deg De eos p RU EPIS 18 PEO COURSE 18 Contents 3 Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly 20 Procedure ett ala ea Been aoe E Sak 20 Postrequisites ssl eee Bee REWI RS 20 Removing the Keyboard 21 Pr requisites a zasctruewia ec rude 21 Procedures tec at lee ts Gee eru b o dx E 21 Replacing the Keyboard 23 o A sob Gane BU ho Mo aM S EA oe 23 Postregulsites is d fhe oe ep TR he eS 23 Removing the Palm Rest 24 Prerequisites so ce c enro c etete uray 05 Ree ed 24 Procedure ef EE 24 Replacing the Palm Rest 27 PROGCOUNE S m tite d ui a a cai t de Lu eh e E 27 Postrequisitesu s cu oe nes bete A Aa 27 Removing the Wireless Mini Card 28 Prerequisites a 25 t au se gos Ne od C ELS 28 Procedure wo se ob a Stee ad ede See 28 Replacing the Wireless Mini Card 30 Proceduren a ied oe REP al 30 Postrequisites o soci

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