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1. 3 keyboard 4 palm rest 18 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 Slide the keyboard cable into the keyboard cable connector and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable 2 Slide the tabs at the bottom of the keyboard into the slots on the palm rest and place the keyboard on the palm rest 3 Gently press around the edges of the keyboard to secure the keyboard under the tabs on the palm rest 4 Replace the screws that secure the keyboard to the computer base Postrequisites Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 13 Replacing the Keyboard 19 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 Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites
2. 70 Prerequisites se ea er em KE 70 Procede aia debts cus egt tU e Ale 71 Replacing the Camera Module 72 Brocedute s a E edes eo rd n aM A 72 Postrequisites Si cic Kx etum ad a Y E 72 Removing the Power Adapter Port 73 Prerequisites cidad aa ud hes 73 Procedure s vu as a a a ed 74 Replacing the Power Adapter Port 75 Proceduren id sa iet ee daten rs eie 75 Postregulsites S e oi 75 Flashing the BIOS 76 Contents Contents Before You Begin Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices VAN CAUTION To avoid losing data save and close all open files and exit all open 1 programs before you turn off your computer Save and close all open files and exit all open programs Shut down your computer Windows 8 a Point your mouse pointer to the upper right or lower right corner of the screen to open the Charms sidebar b Inthe Charms sidebar click Settings Power Shut down Windows 7 Click Start and click Shut down Microsoft Windows shuts down and then the computer turns off K NOTE If you are using a different operating system see the documentation of your operating system for shut down instructions Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets Disconnect all telephone cables network cables and attached devices from your computer After you unplug all the cables from the computer press and hold the power butt
3. Procedure 1 Using your fingertips carefully pry up the inside edge of the display bezel 2 Remove the display bezel off the display back cover 1 display bezel Removing the Display Bezel 61 Replacing the Display Bezel AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure Align the display bezel with the display back cover and gently snap the display bezel into place Postrequisites 1 Replace the display assembly See Replacing the Display Assembly on page 59 2 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 10 in Replacing the System Board on page 43 3 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 33 4 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 19 5 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 21 6 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 4 in Replacing the Optical Drive on page 16 7 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 5 in Replacing the Hard Drive on page 27 8 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 13 62 Replacing the Display Bezel Removing the Display Hinges AN WARNIN
4. Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that LA shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance NOTE Your computer s Service Tag is stored in the system board You must enter the Service Tag in the system setup after you replace the system board Procedure 1 Replace the cooling assembly See Replacing the Cooling Assembly on page 50 2 Replace the fan See Replacing the Fan on page 47 3 Turn the system board over 4 Replace the hard drive interposer board See Replacing the Hard Drive Interposer Board on page 53 5 Ease the system board ports into the slots on the computer base and align the screw holes on the system board with the screw holes on the computer base 6 Replace the screw that secures the system board to the computer base 7 Adhere the mylar sleeve to the system board 8 Connect the display cable to the system board and adhere the tape to the system board 9 Slide the l O board cable into the l O board cable connector and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable 10 Connect the power adapter port cable and the speaker cable to the system board
5. Replacing the System Board 43 Postrequisites 1 Bb Nu nn ON A Ui 44 Replace the wireless Mini Card See Replacing the Wireless Mini Card on page 36 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 33 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 19 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 5 in Replacing the Hard Drive on page 27 Replace the coin cell battery See Replacing the Coin Cell Battery on page 29 Replace the memory module s See Replacing the Memory Module s on page 23 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 21 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 4 in Replacing the Optical Drive on page 16 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 13 Replacing the System Board 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 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 12 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Optical Drive on page 14 3 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 5 in Removing the Hard Driv
6. es Proceduren t s auos tut este ys m ae Mmm at Replacing the Hard Drive Interposer Board Procedute n oa detur de SERI e teu ia a Postredgulsites ad sis Enc Mo a d m da RE e Removing the Speakers Prerequisites oidor ERN Procedure sz EA ems deh dete iB EE Replacing the Speakers Pr cedute us x e oa LY Ee I RR ERES Postrequisites Sow esi a BA usq Lo es Removing the Display Assembly BrerequisitesSs e ed sm Eun bro tac acm Ue n aM dr Procedure Soon ER Son eee ee e a Replacing the Display Assembly Procedure s x eie Rise quus Postrequisites cuore a a eS Removing the Display Bezel Prerequisites o md quedas Ir Gard qe Procedure i ao he E ee Replacing the Display Bezel Procedures s yo eap eet e eet SO Postrequisites coc REPERI ANS Contents Removing the Display Hinges 63 Prer quisitesi vaa rota o a 63 ProcedUfe cucuta edo eee PUE e E 64 Replacing the Display Hinges 65 Procedure x neea Boas ped e Seb de eeu ER Ds 65 Postredgblisites ies mm be ctam E E Lie ta thuat 65 Removing the Display Panel 66 Prerequisitesz gt tata teda eo eds 66 REOCEQUISS tc aem sue beau xta dm Main RE e 67 Replacing the Display Panel 69 Procedure oo suc ee eda eee P ERE ES 69 Postrequisites uiae Rd v eth dere c Img mE a 69 Removing the Camera Module
7. 1 to step 3 in Removing the Hard Drive on page 24 7 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 17 8 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 30 9 Remove the wireless Mini Card See Removing the Wireless Mini Card on page 34 Removing the System Board 39 Procedure 1 Disconnect the power adapter port cable and the speaker cable from the system board 2 Peel the mylar sleeve from the system board 1 power adapter port cable 2 speaker cable 3 mylar sleeve 40 Removing the System Board 3 Peel the tape that secures the display cable to the system board and disconnect the display cable from the system board 4 Lift the connector latch and using the pull tab disconnect the l O board cable from the system board 1 Display cable 2 tape 1 O board cable 4 pull tab 5 connector latch Removing the System Board 41 9 10 11 42 Remove the screws that secure the system board to the computer base Lift the system board at an angle and release the system board ports from the slots on the computer base Lift the system board assembly off the computer base Remove the hard drive interposer board See Removing the Hard Drive Interposer Board on page 51 ih screws 5 2 system board Turn the system board over Remove the fan See Removing the Fan on page 45 Remove the cooling assembly See Removing the Cooling Assembly on page 48
8. aa 30 Replacing the Palm Rest 33 Procedures xoc ae du eei RI TAL SE 33 Postrequisites cout a e a toi SOUL 33 Contents Removing the Wireless Mini Card 34 Prerequisites 5 26 4 a eds da a a 34 Procedure agas ea erue te de ni 34 Replacing the Wireless Mini Card 36 Procedure i sedeat eec a a M De 36 Postredgblisites 2 us mm iec atan E te e de e uk 36 Removing the I O Board 37 Prerequisites c ida ta eee Le das 37 REOCEQUIE A quse fac a am da RAE Oe 37 Replacing the I O Board 38 Procedure gg xe a RP ERE 58 Postrequlsites sz ru ias rd 38 Removing the System Board 39 Prerequisites 2 cs eR y aen eed ER ee 39 Procede be lhe a BR a ayes toe Bk 40 Replacing the System Board 43 Procedures tec tado oa de ol ala a a a 43 Postrequisites a to PRES 44 Removing the Fan 45 Prerequisites 2 x v Lou e em ds dt 45 Procedure s cud ER DAR Po enu Y Gad 46 Replacing the Fan 47 Procedule e 2 usd te eo det ae Hal ir 47 Postregulsites i excita Ries ee ti 47 Removing the Cooling Assembly 48 PrerequisiteS s Jahr we waa APRs S 48 Procedure a ono d Kee pe MR AA 49 Contents Replacing the Cooling Assembly Proceduren x iue aa a a a Boe ids Postrequisites 24 00 6646 ceo um EE Removing the Hard Drive Interposer Board Prerequisites 0
9. components CAUTION When you disconnect a cable pull on its connector or on its pull tab not on the cable itself Some cables have connectors with locking tabs or thumb screws that you must disengage before disconnecting the cable When disconnecting cables keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins When connecting cables ensure that the connectors and ports are correctly oriented and aligned CAUTION To disconnect a network cable first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device CAUTION Press and eject any installed card from the media card reader Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools 10 Phillips screwdriver Plastic scribe Before You Begin After Working Inside Your Computer After you complete the replacement procedures ensure the following e Replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer e Connect any external devices cables cards and any other part s you removed before working on your computer e Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets AN CAUTION Before turning on your computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer Failure to do so may damage your computer After Working Inside Your Computer 11 Removing the Battery AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the saf
10. 6 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 30 7 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 7 in Removing the System Board on page 39 Removing the Display Assembly 57 Procedure 1 Note the antenna cable routing and remove the cable from its routing guides 2 Remove the screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base 3 Liftthe display assembly off the computer base i display assembly 2 screws 9 5 routing guides 58 Removing the Display Assembly Replacing the Display Assembly AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Place the display assembly on the computer base and align the screw holes on the display assembly with the screw holes on the computer base 2 Replace the screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base 3 Route the antenna cable through the routing guides on the computer base Postrequisites 1 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 10 in Replacing the System Board on page 43 2 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 33 3 Replace the keyboard See Replac
11. 9 9 Remove the display assembly See Removing the Display Assembly on page 57 Removing the Power Adapter Port 73 Procedure 1 Note the routing of the power adapter port cable and remove the power adapter port cable from the routing guides on the computer base 2 Lift the power adapter port along with its cable off the computer base l power adapter port cable 2 routing guides 3 power adapter port 74 Removing the Power Adapter Port Replacing the Power Adapter Port AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 After working inside your 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 power adapter port into position 2 Route the power adapter port cable through the routing guides on the computer base Postrequisites 1 Replace the display assembly See Replacing the Display Assembly on page 59 2 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 10 in Replacing the System Board on page 43 3 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 33 4 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 19 5 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 21 6 Follow the instructions f
12. 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 hard drive interposer board to the system board 2 Replace screws that secure the hard drive interposer board to the system board Postrequisites 1 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 10 in Replacing the System Board on page 43 2 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 33 3 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 19 4 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 21 5 Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 4 in Replacing the Optical Drive on page 16 6 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 5 in Replacing the Hard Drive on page 27 7 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 13 Replacing the Hard Drive Interposer Board 53 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 1 Remove the ba
13. G Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 12 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Optical Drive on page 14 3 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 5 in Removing the Hard Drive on page 24 4 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 20 5 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 17 6 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 30 7 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 7 in Removing the System Board on page 39 8 Remove the display assembly See Removing the Display Assembly on page 57 9 Remove the display bezel See Removing the Display Bezel on page 60 Removing the Display Hinges 63 Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the display hinges to the display back cover 2 Lift the display hinges off the display back cover 1 screws 2 2 display hinges 2 3 display back cover 64 Removing the Display Hinges Replacing the Display Hinges AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read th
14. Inspiron 17 17R Owner s Manual Computer model Inspiron 3721 5721 Regulatory model P17E Regulatory type P17E001 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 ZN WARNING A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage personal injury or death O 2012 Dell Inc Trademarks used in this text Dell the DELL logo and Inspiron are trademarks of Dell Inc Microsoft Windows and the Windows start button logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and is used by Dell under license 2012 12 Rev A00 Contents Before You Begin 9 Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices 9 Safety Instructions oo o ooo ooo 10 Recommended Tools aana aaa oo 10 After Working Inside Your Computer 11 Removing the Battery 12 Procedure it a e tee ee ee 12 Replacing the Battery 13 Procedure sd 9 a Pew a ae Y 13 Removing the Optical Drive 14 Prerequisites s e td dada dete be 14 Procedure sa E RS ea Ee a E WE 14 Replacing the Optical Drive 16 Proced
15. NG Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance A CAUTION To avoid data loss do not remove the hard drive while the computer is in Sleep or On state 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 12 2 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 20 24 Removing the Hard Drive Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the hard drive assembly to the computer base 2 Using the pull tab slide the hard drive assembly towards the side of the computer to disconnect the hard drive assembly from the system board 3 Using the pull tab lift the hard drive assembly off the computer base 1 pull tab 2 hard drive assembly screws 3 Removing the Hard Drive 25 4 Remove the screws that secure the hard drive bracket to the hard drive 5 Using the pull tab lift the hard drive bracket off the hard drive 1 screws 4 2 hard drive bracket 3 hard drive 26 Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive AN WARNING Before working i
16. Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 12 Procedure 1 Loosen the captive screws that secure the base cover to the computer base 2 Using your fingertips lift the base cover out of the slots on the computer base 1 captive screws 2 2 base cover 20 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 best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Slide the tabs on the base cover into the slots on the computer base and snap the base cover into place 2 Tighten the captive screws that secure the base cover to the computer base Postrequisites Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 13 Replacing the Base Cover 21 Removing the Memory Module s AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory comp
17. See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 33 2 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 19 3 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 21 4 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 13 38 Replacing the I O Board Removing the System Board AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that K Es shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance NOTE Your computer s Service Tag is stored in the system board You must enter the Service Tag in system setup after you replace the system board NOTE Before disconnecting the cables from the system board note the location of the connectors so that you can reconnect them correctly after you replace the system board Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 12 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Optical Drive on page 14 3 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 20 4 Remove the memory module s See Removing the Memory Module s on page 22 5 Remove the coin cell battery See Removing the Coin Cell Battery on page 28 6 Follow the instructions from step
18. battery See Removing the Battery on page 12 2 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 20 3 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 17 4 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 30 Procedure 1 Remove the screw that secures the I O board to the computer base 2 Lift the connector latch and using the pull tab disconnect the I O board cable from the system board 3 Peel the I O board cable from the computer base 4 Lift the I O board along with its cable off the computer base 1 connector latch 2 pull tab 3 O board cable 4 screw 5 O board Removing the I O Board 37 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 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Use the alignment posts on the computer base to place the I O board in position 2 Replace the screw that secures the I O board to the computer base 3 Adhere the I O board cable to the computer base 4 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 palm rest
19. cing the Base Cover on page 21 9 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 4 in Replacing the Optical Drive on page 16 10 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 5 in Replacing the Hard Drive on page 27 11 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 13 Replacing the Display Panel 69 Removing the Camera Module AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 12 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Optical Drive on page 14 3 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 5 in Removing the Hard Drive on page 24 4 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 20 5 Remove the memory module s See Removing the Memory Module s on page 22 6 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 17 7 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 30 8 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 7 in Removing the System Board on page 39 9 Remove the display assembly See Removing the Display Assembly on page 57 10 Remove the displa
20. e on page 24 4 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 20 5 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 17 6 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 30 7 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 9 in Removing the System Board on page 39 Removing the Fan 45 Procedure 1 Disconnect the fan cable from the system board 2 Remove the screw that secures the fan to the system board 3 Lift the fan along with the cable off the computer base 1 fan cable 2 screw 3 fan 46 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 computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Place the fan on the computer base and replace the screw that secures the fan to the computer base 2 Connect the fan cable to the system board Postrequisites 1 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 10 in Replacing the System Board on page 43 2 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 33 3 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 19 4 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cove
21. e 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 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 62 2 Replace the display assembly See Replacing the Display Assembly on page 59 3 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 10 in Replacing the System Board on page 43 4 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 33 5 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 19 6 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 21 7 Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 4 in Replacing the Optical Drive on page 16 8 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 3 in Removing the Hard Drive on page 24 9 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 13 Replacing the Display Hinges 65 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 Be
22. e the screws that secure the speakers to the computer base Postrequisites 1 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 10 in Replacing the System Board on page 43 2 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 33 3 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 19 4 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 21 5 Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 4 in Replacing the Optical Drive on page 16 6 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 5 in Replacing the Hard Drive on page 27 7 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 13 56 Replacing the Speakers Removing the Display Assembly AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 12 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Optical Drive on page 14 3 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 5 in Removing the Hard Drive on page 24 4 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 20 5 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 17
23. er follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 12 2 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 20 3 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 17 4 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 30 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 1 screw 2 antenna cables 2 3 wireless mini card 34 Removing the Wireless Mini Card 3 Slide and remove the wireless mini card out of the mini card connector 1 wireless mini card 2 mini card connector Removing the Wireless Mini Card 35 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 A CAUTION To avoid damage to the wireless mini card ensure that no cables are 1 placed under the wirel
24. ess mini card Align the notch on the wireless mini card with the tab on the mini card connector Insert the wireless mini card at a 45 degree angle into the mini card connector Press the other end of the wireless mini card down and replace the screw that secures the wireless mini card to the system board Connect the antenna cables to the wireless mini card The following table provides the antenna cable color schemes for the wireless mini card supported by your computer Connectors on the wireless mini card Antenna cable color schemes WLAN Bluetooth 2 cables Main WLAN Bluetooth white triangle white Auxiliary WLAN Bluetooth black triangle black Postrequisites A WU Ne 36 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 33 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 19 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 21 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 13 Replacing the Wireless Mini Card Removing the I O Board AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the
25. ety 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 Close the display and turn the computer over 2 Slide the battery latches to the unlock position You hear a click when the battery is unlocked 3 Liftand remove the battery off the computer base l battery latches 2 2 battery 12 Removing the Battery Replacing the Battery AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure Align the tabs on the battery with the slots on the battery bay and snap the battery into place Replacing the Battery 13 Removing the Optical Drive 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 Yo
26. gin on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 12 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Optical Drive on page 14 3 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 5 in Removing the Hard Drive on page 24 4 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 20 5 Remove the memory module s See Removing the Memory Module s on page 22 6 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 17 7 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 30 8 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 7 in Removing the System Board on page 39 9 Remove the display assembly See Removing the Display Assembly on page 57 10 Remove the display bezel See Removing the Display Bezel on page 60 11 Remove the display hinges See Removing the Display Hinges on page 63 66 Removing the Display Panel Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the display panel to the display back cover 2 Gently lift the display panel and turn it over 1 display back cover 2 display panel 3 screws 12 Removing the Display Panel 67 3 Peel the tape adhered over the display cable 4 Disconnect the display cable from the d
27. he computer base 1 screws 5 2 palm rest plastic scribe 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 Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Align the palm rest to the computer base 2 Press down on the edges of the palm rest to snap it into place 3 Replace the screws that secure the palm rest to the computer base 4 Slide the touchpad cable and the power button cable into the system board connectors and press down on the connector latches to secure the cables 5 Close the display and turn the computer over 6 Replace the screws that secure the palm rest to the computer base Postrequisites 1 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 19 2 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 21 3 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 13 Replacing the Palm Rest 33 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 comput
28. ing the Keyboard on page 19 4 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 21 5 Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 4 in Replacing the Optical Drive on page 16 6 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 5 in Replacing the Hard Drive on page 27 7 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 13 Replacing the Display Assembly 59 Removing the Display Bezel AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 12 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Optical Drive on page 14 3 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 5 in Removing the Hard Drive on page 24 4 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 20 5 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 17 6 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 30 7 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 7 in Removing the System Board on page 39 8 Remove the display assembly See Removing the Display Assembly on page 57 60 Removing the Display Bezel
29. isplay panel cable connector 1 tape 2 display cable 68 Removing the Display Panel Replacing the Display Panel AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 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 Connect the display cable to the display panel connector 2 Adhere the tape that secures the display cable 3 Gently place the display panel on the display back cover and align the screw holes on the display panel with the screw holes on the display back cover 4 Replace the screws that secure the display panel to the display back cover Postrequisites 1 Replace the display hinges See Replacing the Display Hinges on page 65 2 Replace the display bezel See Replacing the Display Bezel on page 62 3 Replace the display assembly See Replacing the Display Assembly on page 59 4 Follow the instructions from step 35 to step 10 in Replacing the System Board on page 43 5 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 33 6 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 19 7 Replace the memory module s See Replacing the Memory Module s on page 23 8 Replace the base cover See Repla
30. liance Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 12 2 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 20 Procedure 1 Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the memory module pops up 2 Remove the memory module from the memory module connector 1 securing clips 2 2 memory module connector memory module 22 Removing the Memory Module s Replacing the Memory Module s AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on the memory module connector 2 Slide the memory module firmly at a 45 degree angle into the connector and press the memory module down until it clicks into place LA NOTE If you do not hear the click remove the memory module and reinstall it Postrequisites 1 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 21 2 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 13 Replacing the Memory Module s 23 Removing the Hard Drive AN WARNI
31. ng the Base Cover on page 21 8 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 4 in Replacing the Optical Drive on page 16 9 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 5 in Replacing the Hard Drive on page 27 10 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 13 72 Replacing the Camera Module Use the alignment posts on the display back cover to place the camera module in position Removing the Power Adapter Port AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 12 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Optical Drive on page 14 3 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 5 in Removing the Hard Drive on page 24 4 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 20 5 Remove the memory module s See Removing the Memory Module s on page 22 6 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 17 7 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 30 8 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 7 in Removing the System Board on page 3
32. nside your computer read the safety information that A shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION Hard drives are extremely fragile Exercise care when handling the hard drive Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the hard drive bracket with the screw holes on the hard drive 2 Replace the screws that secure the hard drive bracket to the hard drive 3 Place the hard drive assembly in the hard drive bay 4 Slide the hard drive assembly towards the connector 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 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 21 2 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 13 Replacing the Hard Drive 27 Removing the Coin Cell Battery AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance H
33. omepage at dell com regulatory compliance A 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 12 2 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 20 Procedure Using a plastic scribe gently pry out the coin cell battery out of the battery socket on the system board 1 plastic scribe 2 coin cell battery battery socket 28 Removing the Coin Cell Battery Replacing the Coin Cell Battery AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance AN WARNING The battery may explode if installed incorrectly Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Procedure With the positive side facing up snap the coin cell battery into the battery socket on the system board Postrequisites 1 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 21 2 Replace the battery See Replacing the Ba
34. on for 5 seconds to ground the system board Before You Begin Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and ensure your personal safety AN A gt bl D EN 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
35. r on page 21 5 Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 4 in Replacing the Optical Drive on page 16 6 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 5 in Replacing the Hard Drive on page 27 7 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 13 Replacing the Fan 47 Removing the Cooling Assembly AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 12 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Optical Drive on page 14 3 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 5 in Removing the Hard Drive on page 24 4 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 20 5 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 17 6 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 30 7 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 9 in Removing the System Board on page 39 48 Removing the Cooling Assembly Procedure 1 In sequential order indicated on the heat sink remove the screws that secure the cooling assembly to the system board 2 Lift the cooling assembl
36. 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 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 12 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Optical Drive on page 14 3 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 5 in Removing the Hard Drive on page 24 4 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 20 5 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 17 6 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 30 7 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 9 in Removing the System Board on page 39 Removing the Hard Drive Interposer Board 51 Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the hard drive interposer board to the system board 2 Disconnect the hard drive interposer board from the system board 1 screws 2 2 hard drive interposer board 52 Removing the Hard Drive Interposer Board Replacing the Hard Drive Interposer Board AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You
37. rom step 3 to step 4 in Replacing the Optical Drive on page 16 7 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 5 in Replacing the Hard Drive on page 27 8 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 13 Replacing the Power Adapter Port 75 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 4 10 11 76 Turn on the computer Go to dell com support Click Start Here under Support for Home Users Ifyou have your computer s Service Tag type your computer s Service Tag and click Submit If you do not have your computers service tag click Detect Service Tag to allow automatic detection of your computer s service tag LA NOTE If the Service Tag cannot be detected automatically select your product under the product categories Click Drivers amp Downloads tab 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
38. ttery See Removing the Battery on page 12 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Optical Drive on page 14 3 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 5 in Removing the Hard Drive on page 24 4 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 20 5 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 17 6 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 30 7 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 7 in Removing the System Board on page 39 54 Removing the Speakers Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the speakers to the computer base 2 Note the speaker cable routing and remove the cable from its routing guides 3 Liftthe speakers along with the speaker cable off the computer base 1 screws 4 2 speaker cable 3 speakers 2 Removing the Speakers 55 Replacing the Speakers AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Using the alignment posts on the computer base place the speakers in position 2 Route the speakers cable through the routing guides on the computer base 3 Replac
39. ttery on page 13 Replacing the Coin Cell Battery 29 Removing the Palm Rest A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 12 2 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 20 3 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 17 Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the palm rest to the computer base 1 screws 12 30 Removing the Palm Rest 2 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible 3 Lift the connector latches and using the pull tabs disconnect the power button cable and touchpad cable from the system board T power button cable 2 connector latches 2 pull tab 4 touchpad cable Removing the Palm Rest 31 32 Remove the screws that secure the palm rest to the computer base Using a plastic scribe gently lift and release the tabs on the palm rest from the slots on the computer base CAUTION Separate the palm rest from the display assembly carefully to avoid damage to the display assembly Lift the palm rest off t
40. ur Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 12 Procedure 1 Remove the 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 AS pe 1 optical drive assembly 2 screw 14 Removing the Optical Drive 3 Remove the screw that secures the optical drive bracket to the optical drive assembly and remove the optical drive bracket 4 Carefully pull the optical drive bezel and remove it from the optical drive 2 1 optical drive bezel 2 optical drive 5 optical drive bracket 4 screw Removing the Optical Drive 15 Replacing the Optical Drive AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Align the tabs on the optical drive bezel with the slots on the optical drive and snap the optical drive bezel into place 2 Align the screw hole on the optical drive bracket with the scre
41. ures s ser a pt S De 16 Postrequisites iuc a e SEL AAA 16 Removing the Keyboard 17 Prerequisites tov 2S nee Lec EE Gers es 17 Procedures iaa tees a qmi 17 Replacing the Keyboard 19 Procedure epee ak Eee GEE Pe ER E P RS 19 Postrequisites cles 19 Removing the Base Cover 20 Prerequisitesi vd de dv li a 20 Procede cora qe 20 Contents Replacing the Base Cover 21 PrOCEQU Sas o a deudas n uus 21 Postrequisites o es 21 Removing the Memory Module s 22 Prer quisiteS 3 Vers ms cala eee ac di d 22 Brocedurez tx de eoim buo hake E E v C ie m t t 22 Replacing the Memory Module s 23 Procedilet 2 ess donum e a fir dts 23 Postredgulsites adenda ds a dm ds ALI ie 23 Removing the Hard Drive 24 Prerequisites s o a e ES 24 Proceduren rr 5x 4 E eme d Se os is EN 25 Replacing the Hard Drive 27 Procedures sa use xxx PESOS EY EU 27 Postrequisites bowing hn s Dem ERR BHA scq to s 27 Removing the Coin Cell Battery 28 Brerequisitess X zeiten to den tara Ue no aae d 28 Procedures sos eed eme eed sS L DSTI Y E 28 Replacing the Coin Cell Battery 29 Procedure c x ra tank edt te DEN da a a 29 Postrequisites cens 29 Removing the Palm Rest 350 Prerequisites 3 3 4 sore Sedem RE hath os 30 Procedure xt a eios NV
42. w hole on the optical drive assembly and replace the screw that secures the optical drive bracket to the optical drive assembly 3 Slide the optical drive assembly into the optical drive bay and ensure that the screw hole on the optical drive bracket aligns with the screw hole on computer base 4 Replace the screw that secures the optical drive assembly to the computer base Postrequisites Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 13 16 Replacing the Optical Drive Removing the Keyboard 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 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 12 Procedure 1 Open the display as far as possible 2 Using a plastic scribe pry the keyboard from the tabs on the palm rest 1 tabs 4 2 plastic scribe 3 keyboard Removing the Keyboard 17 3 Turn the keyboard over and place it on the palm rest 4 Liftthe connector latch and disconnect the keyboard cable from the keyboard cable connector 5 Lift the keyboard off the palm rest dl keyboard cable 2 connector latch
43. y bezel See Removing the Display Bezel on page 60 70 Removing the Camera Module Procedure 1 Disconnect the camera cable from the camera module 2 Remove the screw that secures the camera module to the display back cover 3 Lift camera module off the display back cover 1 screw 2 Camera module 3 camera cable Removing the Camera Module 71 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 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 2 Replace the screw that secures the camera module to the display back cover 3 Connect the camera cable to the camera module connector Postrequisites 1 Replace the display bezel See Replacing the Display Bezel on page 62 2 Replace the display assembly See Replacing the Display Assembly on page 59 3 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 10 in Replacing the System Board on page 43 4 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 33 5 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 19 6 Replace the memory module s See Replacing the Memory Module s on page 23 7 Replace the base cover See Replaci
44. y off the system board 1 cooling assembly 2 screws 6 Removing the Cooling Assembly 49 Replacing the Cooling Assembly AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Clean the grease from the bottom of the cooling assembly and reapply it 2 Align the screw holes on the cooling assembly with the screw holes on the system board 3 In sequential order indicated on the heat sink replace the screws that secure the cooling assembly to the system board Postrequisites 1 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 10 in Replacing the System Board on page 43 2 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 33 3 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 19 4 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 21 5 Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 4 in Replacing the Optical Drive on page 16 6 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 5 in Replacing the Hard Drive on page 27 7 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 13 50 Replacing the Cooling Assembly Removing the Hard Drive Interposer Boa

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