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1. 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 N Ow 5 UN 52 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 7 in Removing the Base Cover on page 12 Remove the speakers See Removing the Speakers on page 22 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 25 Remove the memory module s See Removing the Memory Module on page 27 Remove the mini card See Removing the Wireless Mini Card on page 31 Remove the fan See Removing the Fan on page 45 Remove the processor heat sink See Removing the Processor Heat Sink on page 47 Removing the System Board Procedure K NOTE Your computer s Service Tag is located under the system badge You must enter the Service Tag in the BIOS after you replace the system board K 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 1 Peelthe mylar from the system board 1 mylar 2 Disconnect the camera cable from the system board 3 Using the pull tabs disconnect the display cable from the system board Removing the System Board 53 4 Liftthe connector latch and using the pull tab disconnect the ribbon cable from the system board 1 camera cable 2 display cable connector lat
2. 3 oU E 10 72 Turn on the computer Go to support dell com support downloads Locate the BIOS update file for your computer Z NOTE The Service Tag for your computer is located on a label beneath the system badge at the back of your computer For more information on locating the Service Tag see the Quick Start Guide that shipped with your computer If you have your computer s Service Tag or Express Service Code a Enter your computer s Service Tag or Express Service Code in the Service Tag or Express Service Code field b Click Submit and proceed to step 4 If you do not have your computer s Service Tag or Express Service Code a Select one of the following options e Automatically detect my Service Tag for me s Choose from My Products and Services List s Choose from a list of all Dell products b Click Continue and follow the instructions on the screen A list of results appears on the screen Click BIOS Click Download File to download the latest BIOS file In the Please select your download method below window click For Single File Download via Browser and then click Download Now In the Save As window select an appropriate location to download the file on your computer If the Download Complete window appears click Close Navigate to the folder where you downloaded the BIOS update file Double click the BIOS update file icon and follow the instructions that appear on the screen Flashing the BIOS
3. Align the screw holes on the power battery status light board with the screw hole on the palm rest assembly 2 Replace the screw that secures the power battery status light board to the palm rest assembly 3 Slide the power battery status light cable into the power battery status light connector and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable 4 Adhere the tape on the power battery status light cable Postrequisites 1 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 26 2 Replace the speakers See Replacing the Speakers on page 24 3 Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 6 in Replacing the Base Cover on page 15 42 Replacing the Power Battery Status Light Board Removing the Coin Cell Battery 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 Removing the coin cell battery resets the BIOS settings to default It is recommended that you note the BIOS settings before removing the coin cell battery Prerequisites 1 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 7 in Removing the Base Cover on page 12 2 Remove the speakers See Removing the Speak
4. on page 12 2 Remove the speakers See Removing the Speakers on page 22 3 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 25 Procedure 1 Peelthe mylar from the mSATA WWAN card 2 If your computer has a WWAN card disconnect the antenna cables from the WWAN card 3 Remove the screw that secures the mSATA WWAN card to the palm rest assembly 4 Slide and remove the mSATA WWAN card from the I O board 1 screw 2 mSATA WWAN card 3 mSATA WWAN card connector 34 Removing the mSATA WWAN Mini Card Replacing the mSATA WWAN 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 1 Adhere the mylar on the mSATA WWAN card 2 Align the notch on the mSATA WWAN card with the tab on the mSATA WWAN card connector 3 Insert the mSATA WWAN card at a 45 degree angle into the mSATA WWAN card connector 4 Press the other end of the mSATA WWAN card down into the slot on the I O board and replace the screw that secures the mSATA WWAN drive to the palm rest assembly 5 If you are replacing a WWAN card connect the antenna cables to the connectors on the
5. GG 33 Removing the mSATA WWAN Mini Card 34 Prerequisites iu uod xg Pe de dod ton E ad 34 Procedure a See 8440 R R PUE RE AURA 34 Replacing the mSATA WWAN Card 35 Proceduren a eclesia Apc e fos Se 55 Postregulstt s z 3 Hac dae eine ae Bes I AU REE oe 5 Removing the Hard Drive 36 Prer quisitess 13 242 4 4 At She ee tnd xo RU Es 56 PrOCeQUl es s a haan in ete TR ers EA Sus 56 Replacing the Hard Drive 39 Procedure s s Iis uRPeXkPEY Gu bee es 59 Postregulsites oua adt wis soi RA a xe 59 Contents Removing the Power Battery Status Light Board 40 PrereguisiteS c 2 nam T KEK ed mu Ge ne eae es 40 Procedure xd xu ER EEG RAW 40 Replacing the Power Battery Status Light Board 42 Procedure cuu da lad wich ru x vx va 42 Postregulsit s 22s RAE aan Yee uU EE 42 Removing the Coin Cell Battery 43 PREKEQUISILGS 25 5 spot dec eh dua Potete Eod Patet aet s Le Sa 43 Procedure X 5 uua dete opu e ht NES 43 Replacing the Coin Cell Battery 44 Procedure zou bey bs Gade bx ed BERGE 44 Postrequlsites xo ea mue EE 44 Removing the Fan 45 Prerequisites 4 tm d etis a to salt ue pedo ds A 45 PFOCCOUE oak att der s E oe ita da 45 Replacing the Fan 46 Procedure us 6r eo AL ett bc eel tectus A 46 PostrequisitesS scs PLUEG PRG 46 Removing the Processor Heat Sink 47 Prerequisit
6. speakers See Replacing the Speakers on page 24 8 Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 6 in Replacing the Base Cover on page 15 62 Replacing the Display 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 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 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 7 in Removing the Base Cover on page 12 2 Remove the speakers See Removing the Speakers on page 22 3 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 25 4 Remove the memory module s See Removing the Memory Module on page 27 5 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 5 in Removing the Hard Drive on page 56 6 Remove the mSATA WWAN card See Removing the mSATA WWAN Mini Card on page 34 7 Remove the I O board See Removing the I O Board on page 49 8 Remove the Mini Card See Removing the Wireless Mini Card on page 31 9 Remove the fan See Removing the Fan on page 45 10 Remove the processor heat sink See Removing the Processor Heat Sink on page 47 11 Remove the system board See Removing the System Board on page 52 Removing the Keyboard 63 Procedu
7. 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 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 7 in Removing the Base Cover on page 12 2 Remove the speakers See Removing the Speakers on page 22 3 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 25 4 Remove the mSATA WWAN card See Removing the mSATA WWAN Mini Card on page 34 Procedure 1 Disconnect the coin cell battery cable from the l O board 2 Slide the securing latches on the I O board cable connector and using the pull tab disconnect the ribbon cable from the O board 3 Disconnect the l O board cable from the I O board ii A 1 coin cell battery cable 2 latches ribbon cable 4 O board cable Removing the I O Board 49 4 Remove the screws that secure the I O board to the palm rest assembly 5 LY the I O board at an angle and release it from the tab on the palm rest assembly 6 Remove the I O board off the palm rest assembly 1 screws 2 2 IIO board 3 tab 50 Removing the I O Board Replacing the I O Board AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safe
8. 5 adi Arte tor ee ted atte o SAT SERE En 18 Postrequisites4 sui Me R ee R R ee a 18 Removing the Battery LED Board 19 Prerequisites 2 4 5 2 84445 RP rue Se ee a 19 Proceduren au sane d tdi pee E ae wats 19 Replacing the Battery LED Board 21 Procedure s sd wid a be ee RESVIPREESS Y 21 Postregulsitese mirii uu iuA Ze a MES Ia 21 Removing the Speakers 22 Prerequisites ase ae t SE RU YER E PV 22 Procedure 2 45 30 sep hed 4 eexbaeD id bes 22 Replacing the Speakers 24 Erocedule duse ns WE supe TV xa 24 Postrequisites gt i o oo esee Reset Re eS 24 Contents 4 Removing the Battery 25 Prerequisites cc uua oot nose Pa Bee ees SR ae SR 25 Procedure xod xus b RYE HR Ae Re ee 25 Replacing the Battery 26 Proceduleu ou pescado wa rte he xa 26 Postregulsit s i Leu xA AREE Yea gas RIA 26 Removing the Memory Module 27 Prenredquisitesss eese traps a ete dft ates s LN rd 27 Proceduren Fit owt ds ated TR ebd NES 27 Replacing the Memory Module 29 Procedure xs vu denta t EY ERES oes hea ed 29 Postrequlsitesa xo Eo toe 3 peus vrbs ES 30 Removing the Wireless Mini Card 31 Prerequisites 0 es 31 Procedure i m atus ote tne Ee x oa sa 31 Replacing the Wireless Mini Card 33 Procedure uen BA tta bus Mr f rud eem E o E E s s 33 Postrequisites sca feeb ee deb b ek ee
9. Dell XPS 14 Owner s Manual Computer model XPS L421X Regulatory model P30G Regulatory type P50G001 Notes Cautions and Warnings 74 NOTE A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer VAN CAUTION A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed A WARNING A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage personal injury or death 2012 Dell Inc Trademarks used in this text Dell the DELL logo and XPS are trademarks of Dell Inc Microsoft Windows and the Windows start button logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft corporation in the United States and or other countries Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and is used by Dell under license 2012 06 Rev A00 Contents Before You Begin 9 Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices 9 Safety Instructions aa a Z llle 9 Recommended Tools ille 10 After Working Inside Your Computer 11 Removing the Base Cover 12 Procedule s xc dure cae hb eee are Seay us 12 Replacing the Base Cover 15 Procedure sd uie EL rdee fueA a 15 Removing the System Badge 16 Pr requisites ind oo Pea aie aoe ao we Se eae 16 Procedure o Joost v REVERSUS 16 Replacing the System Badge 18 Procedure 342
10. Removing the Speakers on page 22 3 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 25 4 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 5 in Removing the Hard Drive on page 56 5 Remove the mSATA WWAN card See Removing the mSATA WWAN Mini Card on page 34 6 Remove the I O board See Removing the I O Board on page 49 7 Remove the Mini Card See Removing the Wireless Mini Card on page 31 8 Remove the fan See Removing the Fan on page 45 9 Remove the processor heat sink See Removing the Processor Heat Sink on page 47 10 Remove the system board See Removing the System Board on page 52 11 Remove the air vent See Removing the Air Vent on page 58 12 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 63 68 Removing the Palm Rest Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the palm rest to the display hinges 2 Open the palm rest as far as possible 1 screws 6 2 display hinges 2 5 palm rest Removing the Palm Rest 69 3 Slide and remove the palm rest from the display hinges and lift the palm rest away from the display 1 display 2 tabs 2 3 palm rest 70 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 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Compu
11. To avoid damage to the mini card never place cables under the mini card 2 Insert the mini card at a 45 degree angle into the mini card connector 3 Press the other end of the mini card down into the slot on the system board and replace the screw that secures the mini card to the system board 4 Connect the antenna cables to the connectors on the mini card The following table provides the antenna cable color scheme for the mini card supported by your computer Connectors on the mini card Antenna Cable Color Scheme WLAN Bluetooth 2 cables Main WLAN Bluetooth white triangle white Auxiliary WLAN Bluetooth black triangle black Postrequisites 1 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 26 2 Replace the speakers See Replacing the Speakers on page 24 3 Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 6 in Replacing the Base Cover on page 15 Replacing the Wireless Mini Card 33 Removing the mSATA WWAN 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 Prerequisites 1 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 7 in Removing the Base Cover
12. WWAN card The following table provides the antenna cable color scheme for the WWAN card supported by your computer Connectors on the Mini Card Antenna Cable Color Scheme WWAN 2 antenna cables Main WWAN white triangle white with gray stripe Auxiliary WWAN black triangle black with gray stripe Postrequisites 1 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 26 2 Replace the speakers See Replacing the Speakers on page 24 3 Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 6 in Replacing the Base Cover on page 15 Replacing the mSATA WWAN Card 35 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 On or in Sleep state A CAUTION Hard drives are extremely fragile Exercise care when handling the hard drive Prerequisites 1 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 7 in Removing the Base Cover on page 12 2 Remove the speakers See Removing the Speakers on page 22 3 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 25 Procedure 1 Liftthe connector l
13. Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 7 in Removing the Base Cover on page 12 Procedure 1 Peelthe mylar from the battery LED board 2 Remove the screws that secure the battery LED board bracket to the base cover 3 UY the battery LED board bracket off the base cover 1 battery LED board bracket 2 screws 2 Removing the Battery LED Board 19 4 Remove the screw that secures the battery LED board to the base cover 5 LL and slide the battery LED board out of the tab on the base cover TES pe 1 battery LED board 2 screw 20 Removing the Battery LED Board Replacing the Battery LED 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 Procedure 1 Slide the battery LED board under the tab on the base cover and use the alignment post on the base cover to place the battery LED board in position 2 Replace the screw that secures the battery LED board to the base cover 3 Align the
14. atch and using the pull tab disconnect the I O board cable from the system board 1 connector latch 2 pull tab 3 O board cable 36 Removing the Hard Drive Using the pull tab disconnect the hard drive cable from the system board Peel the mylar from the hard drive assembly Remove the screws that secure the hard drive assembly to the palm rest assembly Lift the hard drive assembly along with its cable out of the palm rest assembly Gh uU 4 W N Lift the hard drive assembly along with its cable out of the palm rest assembly 1 screws 4 2 mylar 3 hard drive assembly 4 hard drive cable 5 pull tab 7 Disconnect the interposer from the hard drive assembly 1 hard drive assembly 2 interposer Removing the Hard Drive 37 8 Remove the screws that secure the hard drive bracket to the hard drive 9 Slide the hard drive out of the hard drive bracket 1 screws 4 2 hard drive bracket 3 hard drive 38 Removing the Hard Drive 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 dri
15. ch 4 pull tab ribbon cable 54 Removing the System Board 5 LIT the connector latches and using the pull tabs disconnect the touchpad cable keyboard cable power battery status light cable and keyboard backlight cable from the system board 1 254 5 6 7 hard drive cable connector latch pull tab touchpad cable keyboard cable power battery status light cable Sal lA l GAD oe j 0j w tape keyboard backlight cable 6 Note the routing of the antenna cables and remove the cables from the routing guides on the palm rest assembly 7 Remove the screws that secure the system board to the palm rest assembly Removing the System Board 55 8 Liftthe system board assembly at an angle and release the ports on the system board from the slots on the palm rest assembly 1 system board 2 screws 6 56 Removing the System Board Replacing the System 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 Procedure 1 Ou E Slide the system board ports under the tab and into the slots on the palm rest assembly Align the screw holes on the syst
16. 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 fan cable to the system board 2 Align the screw hole on the fan with the screw hole on the palm rest assembly 3 Replace the screw that secures the fan to the palm rest assembly Postrequisites 1 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 26 2 Replace the speakers See Replacing the Speakers on page 24 3 Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 6 in Replacing the Base Cover on page 15 46 Replacing the Fan Removing the Processor 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 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 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 7 in Removing the Base Cover on page 12 2 Remove the speakers See Removing the Speakers on page 22 3 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 25 Procedure 1 In sequential order indicated on the processor heat sink loosen the captive screws that secure the proces
17. egin 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 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 7 in Removing the Base Cover on page 12 2 Remove the speakers See Removing the Speakers on page 22 3 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 25 4 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 5 in Removing the Hard Drive on page 36 5 Remove the Mini Card See Removing the Wireless Mini Card on page 31 6 Remove the fan See Removing the Fan on page 45 7 Remove the processor heat sink See Removing the Processor Heat Sink on page 47 8 Remove the system board See Removing the System Board on page 52 Procedure 1 Note the camera cable routing and remove the cable from the routing guides on the air vent 2 Note the display cable routing and remove the cable from the routing guides on the palm rest assembly 2 o 1 P DAC x po Re 1 camera cable routing 2 display cable routing 60 Removing the Display 3 Remove the screws that secure the display hinges to the palm rest assembly 4 Open the palm rest assembly as far as possible 1 screws 6 2 display hinges 5 palm rest assembly 5 Slide and remove the palm rest assembly from the display hinges and lift the pal
18. em board with the screw holes on the palm rest assembly K NOTE Ensure that no cables are under the system board Replace the screws that secure the system board to the palm rest assembly Route the antenna cables through the routing guides on the system board Connect the camera cable hard drive cable and display cable to the system board Slide the ribbon cable touchpad cable keyboard cable power battery status light cable and keyboard backlight cable into the system board connectors and press down on the connector latches to secure the cables Adhere the mylar to the system board assembly Postrequisites 1 MO uU E tU N Replace the processor heat sink See Replacing the Processor Heat Sink on page 48 Replace the fan See Replacing the Fan on page 46 Replace the mini card See Replacing the Wireless Mini Card on page 33 Replace the memory module s See Replacing the Memory Module on page 29 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 26 Replace the speakers See Replacing the Speakers on page 24 Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 6 in Replacing the Base Cover on page 15 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 1 2 3 Turn on the computer Press F2 during POST to enter the system setup program Navigate to the main tab and enter the Service Tag in the Service Tag field Replacing the System Board 57 Removing the Air Vent AN WARNING Before working inside y
19. embly over Using your fingertips carefully turn the system badge over and remove the tapes from the slots on the base cover assembly Lift the system badge off the base cover assembly 1 tabs 2 2 system badge Removing the System Badge 17 Replacing the System Badge 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 tapes on the system badge into the slots on the base cover assembly 2 Slide the tabs on the system badge into the slots on the base cover assembly and snap the system badge into place 3 Turn the base cover assembly over 4 Peel the stickers from the tapes and adhere the tapes to secure the system badge to the base cover assembly Postrequisites 1 Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 6 in Removing the Base Cover on page 12 18 Replacing the System Badge Removing the Battery LED 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
20. eplace the mSATA WWAN card Replacing the mSATA WWAN Card on page 35 2 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 26 3 Replace the speakers See Replacing the Speakers on page 24 4 Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 6 in Replacing the Base Cover on page 15 44 Replacing the Coin Cell Battery 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 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 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 7 in Removing the Base Cover on page 12 2 Remove the speakers See Removing the Speakers on page 22 3 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 25 Procedure 1 Disconnect the fan cable from the system board 2 Remove the screw that secures the fan to the palm rest assembly 3 Liftthe fan along with its cable away from the palm rest assembly 1 2 b e 1 screw 2 fan 3 fan cable 45 Removing the Fan Replacing the Fan AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 After working inside your
21. ers on page 22 3 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 25 4 Remove the mSATA WWAN card Removing the mSATA WWAN Mini Card on page 34 Procedure 1 Disconnect the coin cell battery cable from the I O board 2 Note the coin cell battery cable routing and remove the cable from the routing guides on the palm rest assembly 3 Peel he coin cell battery off the palm rest assembly 4 Lift he coin cell battery along with its cable off the palm rest assembly 1 routing guides 2 coin cell battery coin cell battery cable Removing the Coin Cell Battery 43 Replacing the Coin Cell Battery AN AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 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 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 1 Adhere the coin cell battery to the palm rest assembly 2 Route the coin cell battery cable through the routing guides on the palm rest assembly 3 Connect the coin cell battery cable to the I O board Postrequisites 1 R
22. es zz xod Pod oo egy pde 47 Procedure cd e Pp hd aoe Ree eee Fe ee eS 47 Replacing the Processor Heat Sink 48 PFOCCOUIE m green eroe T te A n fos secs 48 Postregulstt s 1 4g scope BURU chan Goat Gea ee 48 Removing the I O Board 49 PFEVEQUISILGSS 2 4 2g cond ah Ath oo ter patto Sa Et 49 Procedures x adams Ru Ed La esed ed rus 49 Replacing the I O Board 51 Procedures ees date ee hae eee furis 51 Postregulsites cua ne donee d od an wl EU VE Xu 51 Contents Removing the System Board 52 Prerequisites utendi eae ote ten SR uou 52 Procedure xod ees buon HR Bee Rea ee 53 Replacing the System Board 57 Procedure suu ca dine eb ed os wl pute he Val 57 Postregulsites s estu ds cx dE 57 Entering the Service Tag inthe BIOS 57 Removing the Air Vent 58 Pr requisites xa eie bd Ru E EX OE 58 Procedure is luus Sipe ee eee eh Aw EY 58 Replacing the Air Vent 59 Procedure Ierd oth ay BEN tm riot lo ceca ce Og rd 59 POStEQUISILES mermat ey ae ee ee eae Bee oe 59 Removing the Display 60 PPrerequisites 1x cen eae ent Dicet ter bier dta 60 Proceduren os duod CERE UE Rar Dea 60 Replacing the Display 62 Procedure ss bera b key Eu EAE 62 Postregulsites kc scake eA Up E eee LR E AO Eo 62 Removing the Keyboard 63 Prereq
23. est practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Replace the battery LED board See Replacing the Battery LED Board on page 21 2 Slide the battery LED board cable into the battery LED board cable connector and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable 3 Carefully turn the base cover assembly over and snap the base cover assembly into place 4 Replace the screws that secure the base cover assembly to the palm rest assembly 5 Replace the screws under the system badge that secure the base cover assembly 6 Slide the tabs on the system badge into the slots on the base cover assembly and snap the system badge into place Replacing the Base Cover 15 Removing the System Badge 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 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 7 in Removing the Base Cover on page 12 Procedure 1 Peelthe tapes that secure the system badge to the base cover assembly t base cover assembly 2 tapes 2 16 Removing the System Badge Turn the base cover ass
24. he Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 7 in Removing the Base Cover on page 12 2 Remove the speakers See Removing the Speakers on page 22 3 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 25 Procedure 1 Liftthe connector latch and using the pull tab disconnect the power battery status light cable from the system board 2 Note the location of the tape that secures the power battery status light cable to the palm rest assembly and then peel the tape 3 Remove the screw that secures the power battery status light board to the palm rest assembly 40 Removing the Power Battery Status Light Board 4 Liftthe power battery status light board along with its cable off the palm rest assembly 1 connector latch 2 pull tab 5 power battery status light cable 4 power battery status light board 5 screw 6 tape Removing the Power Battery Status Light Board 41 Replacing the Power Battery Status Light 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 Procedure 1
25. he Speakers on page 22 Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the battery to the palm rest assembly 2 UY the battery along with its cable off the palm rest assembly 3 Disconnect the battery cable from the system board 1 battery cable 2 screws 6 3 battery 4 Press and hold the power button for about 5 seconds to ground the system board Removing the Battery 25 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 1 Connectthe battery cable to the system board 2 Align the screw holes on the battery with the screw holes on the palm rest assembly 3 Replace the screws that secure the battery to the palm rest assembly Postrequisites 1 Replace the speakers See Replacing the Speakers on page 24 2 Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 6 in Replacing the Base Cover on page 15 26 Replacing the Battery Removing the Memory 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 com
26. ipped 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 Before You Begin 9 A CAUTION When you disconnect a cable pull on its connector or on its pull tab not on the cable itself Some cables have connectors with locking tabs or thumb screws that you must disengage before disconnecting the cable When disconnecting cables keep them evenly aligned to avoid be
27. m rest assembly away from the display 1 palm rest assembly 2 tabs 2 3 display Removing the Display 61 Replacing the Display 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 palm rest assembly under the display hinges and align the screw holes on the palm rest assembly with the screw holes on the display hinges 2 Replace the screws that secure the display hinges to the palm rest assembly 3 Close the palm rest assembly 4 Route the display cable through the routing guides on the palm rest assembly 5 Route the camera cable through the routing guides on the air vent Postrequisites Replace the system board See Replacing the System Board on page 57 Replace the processor heat sink See Replacing the Processor Heat Sink on page 48 3 Replace the fan See Replacing the Fan on page 46 4 Replace the Mini Card See Replacing the Wireless Mini Card on page 33 5 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 8 in Replacing the Hard Drive on page 39 6 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 26 7 Replace the
28. module with the tab on the memory module connector 2 Slide the memory module firmly into the slot at a 45 degree angle and press the memory module down until it clicks into place If you do not hear the click remove the memory module and reinstall it K NOTE If the memory module is not installed properly the computer may not boot 3 Adhere the mylar on the system board assembly 1 tab 2 notch Replacing the Memory Module l 29 Postrequisites 30 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 26 Replace the speakers See Replacing the Speakers on page 24 Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 6 in Replacing the Base Cover on page 15 Turn on the computer As the computer boots it detects the memory module s and automatically updates the system configuration information To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer Click Start Control Panel System and Security System Replacing the Memory Module 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 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 Follow the instructions fr
29. nding any connector pins When connecting cables ensure that the connectors and ports are correctly oriented and aligned A CAUTION To disconnect a network cable first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device A CAUTION Press and eject any installed card from the media card reader Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools e Phillips screwdriver s Torx 5 T5 screwdriver 10 Before You Begin After Working Inside Your Computer After you complete 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 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 Com
30. om step 1 to step 7 in Removing the Base Cover on page 12 2 Remove the speakers See Removing the Speakers on page 22 3 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 25 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 1 screw 2 wireless mini card 3 antenna cables 2 Removing the Wireless Mini Card 31 3 Slide and remove the wireless mini card from the system board 1 wireless mini card connector 2 wireless mini card 32 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 1 Align the notch on the Mini Card with the tab on the mini card connector A CAUTION Use firm and even pressure to slide the mini card into place If you use excessive force you may damage the connector A CAUTION The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion If you feel resistance check the connectors on the mini card and on the mini card connector and realign the mini card A CAUTION
31. omputer 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 Usethe alignment posts on the palm rest assembly to place the speakers in position K NOTE Ensure that the speakers are secured by the alignment posts 2 Replace the screws that secure the speakers to the palm rest assembly 3 Adhere the mylar on the speakers 4 Connect the speaker cable to the I O board connector 5 Adhere the tape that secures the speaker cable to the battery Postrequisites 1 Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 6 in Removing the Base Cover on page 12 24 Replacing the Speakers 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 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 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 7 in Removing the Base Cover on page 12 2 Remove the speakers See Removing t
32. our 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 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 7 in Removing the Base Cover on page 12 2 Remove the speakers See Removing the Speakers on page 22 3 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 25 4 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 5 in Removing the Hard Drive on page 56 5 Remove the memory module s See Removing the Memory Module on page 27 6 Remove the mini card See Removing the Wireless Mini Card on page 31 7 Remove the fan See Removing the Fan on page 45 8 Remove the processor heat sink See Removing the Processor Heat Sink on page 47 9 Remove the system board See Removing the System Board on page 52 Procedure 1 Note the camera cable routing and remove the cable from the routing guides on the air vent 2 Remove the screws that secure the air vent to the palm rest assembly 3 Liftthe air vent off the palm rest assembly 2 ee PS v 4 1 screws 4 2 air vent 58 Removing the Air Vent Replacing the Air Vent AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety info
33. pliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Close the display and turn the computer over 2 Place your fingertip at the indicator on the base cover assembly 3 Turn the system badge over and place it on the base cover assembly 1 System badge 2 base cover assembly 4 Remove the screws under the system badge that secure the base cover assembly 12 Removing the Base Cover 5 Remove the screws that secure the base cover assembly to the palm rest assembly 6 Starting from the back of the computer carefully pry the base cover assembly turn the base cover assembly over and place it on the palm rest assembly 1 screws 2 2 T5 screws 6 3 base cover assembly 4 Labs 2 Removing the Base Cover 13 7 Liftthe connector latch and using the pull tab disconnect the battery LED board cable from the system board 1 connector latch 2 pull tab 3 battery LED board cable 4 base cover assembly 5 battery LED board 8 Remove the battery LED board from the base cover assembly See Removing the Battery LED Board on page 19 14 Removing the Base Cover 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 b
34. puter 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 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 7 in Removing the Base Cover on page 12 2 Remove the speakers See Removing the Speakers on page 22 3 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 25 Procedure A CAUTION To prevent damage to the memory module connector do not use tools to spread the memory module securing clips 1 Peelthe mylar from the system board assembly A p 27 Removing the Memory Module 2 Using your fingertips carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the memory module pops up 3 Remove the memory module from the memory module connector 1 memory module connector 2 securing clips 2 3 memory module 28 Removing the Memory Module Replacing the Memory 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 Procedure 1 Align the notch on the memory
35. re A CAUTION The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile easily dislodged and time consuming to replace Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard 1 Note the location of the mylars and peel them from the keyboard bracket 1 mylars 3 2 Remove the screws that secure the keyboard bracket to the palm rest assembly 64 Removing the Keyboard 3 Liftthe keyboard bracket off the keyboard 1 keyboard bracket 4 Remove the screws that secure the keyboard to the palm rest assembly A Removing the Keyboard 65 5 UY the keyboard off the palm rest assembly 1 keyboard 66 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 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 screw holes on the keyboard with the screw holes on the palm rest assembly 2 Replace the screws that secure the keyboard to the palm rest assembly 3 Align the screw holes on the keyboard bracket with the screw holes on the palm rest assembly 4 Replace the screws that secure the keyboard bracket to the palm rest assembly 5 Adhere the myla
36. rmation 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 screw holes on the air vent with the screw holes on the palm rest assembly 2 Replace the screws that secure the air vent to the palm rest assembly 3 Route the camera cable through the routing guides on the air vent Postrequisites 1 Replace the system board See Replacing the System Board on page 57 Replace the processor heat sink See Replacing the Processor Heat Sink on page 48 3 Replace the fan See Replacing the Fan on page 46 4 Replace the Mini Card See Replacing the Wireless Mini Card on page 33 5 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 8 in Replacing the Hard Drive on page 39 6 Replace the memory module s See Replacing the Memory Module on page 29 7 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 26 8 Replace the speakers See Replacing the Speakers on page 24 9 Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 6 in Replacing the Base Cover on page 15 Replacing the Air Vent 59 Removing the Display AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You B
37. rs to the keyboard bracket Postrequisites 1 Replace the system board See Replacing the System Board on page 57 2 Replace the processor heat sink See Replacing the Processor Heat Sink on page 48 3 Replace the fan See Replacing the Fan on page 46 4 Replace the Mini Card See Replacing the Wireless Mini Card on page 33 5 Replace the I O board See Replacing the I O Board on page 51 6 Replace the mSATA WWAN card See Replacing the mSATA WWAN Card on page 35 7 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 8 in Replacing the Hard Drive on page 39 8 Replace the memory module s See Replacing the Memory Module on page 29 9 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 26 10 Replace the speakers See Replacing the Speakers on page 24 11 Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 6 in Replacing the Base Cover on page 15 Replacing the Keyboard 67 Removing the Palm Rest AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 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 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 7 in Removing the Base Cover on page 12 2 Remove the speakers See
38. screw holes on the battery LED board bracket with the screw holes on the base cover 4 Replace the screws that secure the battery LED board bracket to the base cover 5 Adhere the mylar on the battery LED board Postrequisites 1 Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 6 in Removing the Base Cover on page 12 Replacing the Battery LED Board 21 Removing the Speakers AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 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 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 7 in Removing the Base Cover on page 12 Procedure 1 Peelthe mylar from the speakers 22 Removing the Speakers Disconnect the speaker cable from the I O board connector Note the location of the tape that secures the speaker cable to the battery and peel the tape off Remove the screws that secure the speakers to the palm rest assembly Lift the speakers along with the speaker cable away from the palm rest assembly 5 1 O board 2 speaker cable screws 4 4 speakers 2 5 tape Removing the Speakers 23 Replacing the Speakers AN WARNING Before working inside your c
39. sor heat sink to the system board 2 Liftthe processor heat sink off the system board 1 processor heat sink 2 captive screws 4 Removing the Processor Heat Sink 47 Replacing the Processor 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 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 K NOTE The original thermal grease can be reused if the original system board and heat sink are reinstalled together If either the system board or the heat sink is replaced use the thermal pad provided in the kit to ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved 1 Align the captive screws on the processor heat sink with the screw holes on the system board 2 In sequential order indicated on the processor heat sink tighten the captive screws that secure the processor heat sink to the system board Postrequisites 1 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 26 2 Replace the speakers See Replacing the Speakers on page 24 3 Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 6 in Replacing the Base Cover on page 15 48 Replacing the Processor Heat Sink Removing the I O Board AN WARNING Before
40. ter 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 palm rest under the display hinges and align the screw holes on the palm rest with the screw holes on the display hinges 2 Replace the screws that secure the palm rest to the display 3 Close the palm rest Postrequisites 1 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 67 2 Replace the air vent See Replacing the Air Vent on page 59 3 Replace the system board See Replacing the System Board on page 57 4 Replace the processor heat sink See Replacing the Processor Heat Sink on page 48 5 Replace the fan See Replacing the Fan on page 46 6 Replace the Mini Card See Replacing the Wireless Mini Card on page 33 7 Replace the I O board See Replacing the I O Board on page 51 8 Replace the mSATA WWAN card See Replacing the mSATA WWAN Card on page 35 9 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 8 in Replacing the Hard Drive on page 39 10 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 26 11 Replace the speakers See Replacing the Speakers on page 24 12 Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 6 in Replacing the Base Cover on page 15 Replacing the Palm Rest 71 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
41. ty 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 I O board under the tab on the palm rest assembly 2 Align the screw holes on the I O board with the screw holes on the palm rest assembly and replace the screws that secure the I O board to the palm rest assembly 3 Slide the l O board ribbon cable into the connector on the I O board and slide the latches to secure the cable 4 Slide the l O board cable into the connector on the I O board and slide the latches to secure the cable 5 Connect the coin cell battery cable to the l O board connector Postrequisites 1 Replace the mSATA WWAN card See Replacing the mSATA WWAN Card on page 35 2 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 26 3 Replace the speakers See Replacing the Speakers on page 24 4 Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 6 in Replacing the Base Cover on page 15 Replacing the I O Board 51 Removing the System 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
42. uisites sa su dis s EADE Gel PA Ea 65 Procedure 454 WEM LII NAT LT ILL 64 Replacing the Keyboard 67 ProCedurer ox das tea b RE VIE Eta ia 67 Postregulsites z erd dez pP at oe Dei Ee ee M 67 Removing the Palm Rest 68 PrereguisiteS c 2 lt 2 cuts eA ea Baten ees EG ea 8 68 Procedure xau sdb Ry RETE Be eS WRIT 69 Replacing the Palm Rest 71 Procedu E soe ix dose twist vex als 71 POStrEQUISILGS i eae BAe ees vba eae EA 71 Contents Flashing the BIOS 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 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 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets Disconnect all telephone cables network cables and attached devices from your computer Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and ensure your personal safety AN AN gt b gt Db gt WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that sh
43. ves are extremely fragile Exercise care when handling the hard drive Procedure 1 Slide the hard drive into the hard drive bracket 2 Align the screw holes on the hard drive with the screw holes on the hard drive bracket and replace the screws that secure the hard drive bracket to the hard drive 3 Connect the interposer to the hard drive assembly K NOTE Ensure that there are no cables under the hard drive 4 Align the screw holes on the hard drive assembly with the screw holes on the palm rest assembly 5 Replace the screws that secure the hard drive assembly to the palm rest assembly 6 Adhere the mylar on the hard drive assembly 7 Connect the hard drive cable to the system board 8 Slide the l O board cable into the O board cable connector and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable Postrequisites 1 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 26 2 Replace the speakers See Replacing the Speakers on page 24 3 Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 6 in Replacing the Base Cover on page 15 Replacing the Hard Drive 39 Removing the Power Battery Status Light 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 t

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