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1. 1 Slide the LED board into the tabs on the computer base 2 Adhere the LED board cable on the computer base and fan 3 Slidethe LED board cable into the system board connector and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable Postrequisites 1 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 6 in Replacing the Hard Drive on page 55 2 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 33 3 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 29 4 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 25 5 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 19 6 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 Replacing the LED Board 73 74 Replacing the LED Board 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 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 17 2 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 21 3 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 27 4 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 31 5 Remove the memory module s See Removing the Memory Module s on page 55 6 Remove the wireless Mini Card s See Removing
2. 19 uk WN Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 42 Replacing the Wireless Mini Card s AN AN A Removing the Coin Cell Battery 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 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 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 2 3 4 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 17 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 21 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 27 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 51 43 Removing the Coin Cell Battery Procedure 1 Close the display and turn the computer over 2 Using a plastic scribe gently pry the coin cell battery out of the battery socket on the system board 1 battery socket 2 coin cell battery plastic scribe 44 Removing the Coin Cell Battery Replacing the Coin Cell Battery AN WARN
3. After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 Replacing the Base Cover 19 20 Replacing the Base Cover I Removing the Keyboard A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 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 Close the display if it is open and turn the computer over Remove the screw that secures the keyboard to the computer base Removing the Keyboard 21 3 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible Using a plastic scribe release the keyboard from the tabs on the palm rest and ease the keyboard up until it clears off the palm rest 5 Carefully turn the keyboard over and place it on the palm rest A CAUTION Be extremely careful when removing and handling the keyboard Failure to do so could result in scratching the display panel 1 tabs 3 2 plastic scribe 3 keyboard 4 palm rest 22 Removing the Keyboard 6 Lift the connector latch and disconnect the keyboard cable from the system board connector 7 Liftthe keyboard away from the computer 1 connector latch 2 keyboard cable 3 tabs 4 R
4. Drive 55 56 Replacing the Hard Drive 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 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 17 2 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 21 3 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 27 4 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 31 Removing the I O Board 57 Procedure 1 Disconnect the speakers cable from the O board connector 2 Remove the screws that secure the I O board to the computer base 3 Carefully turn the I O board over to the left and place it on the system board assembly 1 1 O board 2 speakers cable 3 screws 3 58 Removing the I O Board 4 Lift the connector latch and pull the pull tab to disconnect the ribbon cable from the O board connector 5 UY the I O board away from the computer base 1 l O board 2 connector latch 3 pull tab 4 ribbon cable Removing the I O Board 59 60 Removing the I O Board Replacing the I O Board AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page
5. Module on page 101 8 Remove the display panel See Removing the Display Panel on page 93 Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the display hinges to the display cover 2 UY the display hinges off the display cover 1 display cover 2 screws 6 3 display hinges 2 Removing the Display Hinges 97 98 Removing the Display Hinges Replacing the Display Hinges AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 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 cover 2 Replace the screws that secure the display hinges to the display cover Ensure that the display cable and antenna cables are routed through the slot on the display hinges Postrequisites 1 WQ AN ADH FW DN Rep Rep ace the display panel See Replacing the Display Panel on page 95 ace the camera module See Replacing the Camera Module on page 103 Replace the display bezel See Replacing the Display Bezel on page 91 Rep Rep Rep Rep Rep ace the display assembly See Replacing the Display Assembly on page 87 ace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 33 ace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 29 ace the keyboard
6. Postrequisites 2 dudum Eu 19 Removing the Keyboard 21 Rroced re a 5 tee d eiui A re rtc M Lp M Te do E 21 Replacing the Keyboard 25 Procedut e vu ewe ey eR ee Ree 25 POStrEQUISITES 3 4 og ede ho sere eo hy wake 25 Removing the Palm Rest 27 Prerequisites 0 ee ee 27 Proc dure t user Ae pt eee et thy E T 27 Replacing the Palm Rest 29 RFOCCOUNER Sf tee sende art era E de Lu ET Ae NE 29 Postredqulsltes t o does do hee USES 29 Contents 3 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Removing the Battery 31 Prerequisit S cs ea at s eee Eve eden dene E 31 Procedur 2 222298450000 eS Boe Rea ee 32 Replacing the Battery 33 PrOGEOUIE sari go tion Sete eed oe wie Eu She Wal 33 POStrEQUISILES 4 2 eee ts Meus Zouk ee 33 Removing the Memory Module s 35 Prerequisites ax d 9 ubl ed PR as FA 35 PrOCeQUEG d te oe p an xd 35 Replacing the Memory Module s 37 Procedur EEG xw be ee CORERUY ee 37 Postrequisites 22e 38 Removing the Wireless Mini Card s 39 PREREQUISITES e te ol ce As eor ti s A ty ont he md E 39 Procedure ac ava tye dep he bk BE Y oe ea 40 Replacing the Wireless Mini Card s 41 Procedures es aia i tto bcd een t 0 eins H 41 Postrequisites lel lees 42 Removing the Coin Cell Battery 43 Prereq
7. See Replacing the Keyboard on page 25 ace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 19 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 Replacing the Display Hinges 99 100 Replacing the Display Hinges 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 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 17 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 21 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 27 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 31 Remove the display assembly See Removing the Display Assembly on page 85 Remove the display bezel See Removing the Display Bezel on page 89 oU E UN Procedure 1 Peelthe camera module from the display cover 2 Disconnect the camera cable from the connector on the camera module 3 UY the camera module off the display cover 1 camera cable 2 camera module 3 display cover Removing the Camera Module 101 102 Removing the Camera Module Replacing the Camera Module AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the
8. battery See Removing the Battery on page 31 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 3 in Removing the Hard Drive on page 51 Removing the Fan 63 Procedure 1 Remove the screw that secures the fan to the computer base 2 Liftthe connector latch and pull the pull tab to disconnect the LED board cable from the system board connector 3 Peel the LED board cable from the fan 4 Disconnect the fan cable from the system board connector 5 UY the fan along with its cable away from the computer base 1 fan cable 2 screw 3 fan 4 LED board cable 5 pull tab 6 connector latch 64 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 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 connector 2 Align the screw holes on the fan with the screw holes on the computer base 3 Replace the screw that secures the fan to computer base 4 Adhere the LED board cable over the fan 5 Slide the LED board cable into the system board connector and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable Postrequisites 1 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 6 in Replacing the Hard Drive on page 55 2 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on p
9. page 27 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 31 Remove the display assembly See Removing the Display Assembly on page 85 Remove the display bezel See Removing the Display Bezel on page 89 N OW 5 UN Remove the camera module See Removing the Camera Module on page 101 Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the display panel to the display cover 2 Carefully lift the display panel and turn it over 1 screws 4 2 display panel 3 display cover Removing the Display Panel 93 3 Peel and lift the tape that secures the display cable to the display board connector and then disconnect the display cable 4 Peel the display cable from the back of the display panel 1 display cable 2 display board connector 3 tape 94 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 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Adhere the display cable to the back of the display panel 2 Connect the display cable to the display board connector and secure it with the tape 3 Align the screw holes on the display panel with the screw holes on the display cover and replace the screws that secure the display panel to the display cov
10. step 5 in Removing the System Board on page 75 Procedure 1 In sequential order indicated on the heat sink loosen the captive screws that secure the processor heat sink to the system board 2 Liftthe processor heat sink off the system board 1 captive screws 4 2 processor heat sink Removing the Processor Heat Sink 81 82 Removing the Processor Heat Sink 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 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 Clean the thermal grease from the bottom of the processor heat sink and reapply it 2 Align the screw holes on the processor heat sink with the screw holes on the system board 3 In sequential order indicated on the heat sink tighten the captive screws that secure the processor heat sink to the system board Postrequisites 1 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 7 in Replacing the System Board on page 79 2 Replace the fan See Replacing the Fan on page 6
11. steps in Before You Begin on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Connect the camera cable to the connector on the camera module 2 Use the alignment posts on the display cover to place the camera module in position and adhere the camera module to the display cover Postrequisites Replace the display bezel See Replacing the Display Bezel on page 91 Replace the display assembly See Replacing the Display Assembly on page 87 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 33 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 29 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 25 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 19 N Own E WN HL Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 Replacing the Camera Module 103 104 Replacing the Camera Module 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 YOU 10 Turn on the computer Go to support dell com support downloads Locate the BIOS update file for your computer Z NOTE The Service Tag for your computer is located on a label at the back of your computer For more information see the Quick Start Guide that shipped with your computer If you have your computer s Ser
12. the Wireless Mini Card s on page 39 7 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 3 in Removing the Hard Drive on page 51 8 Remove the fan See Removing the Fan on page 63 9 Remove the power adapter port See Removing the Power Adapter Port on page 47 Removing the System Board 75 Procedure K NOTE Your computer s Service Tag is stored in the system board You must enter the Service Tag in the BIOS after you replace the system board assembly K NOTE Before disconnecting the cables from the system board assembly note the location of the connectors so that you can reconnect them correctly after you replace the system board assembly 1 Pull the pull tab to disconnect the display cable from the system board connector Remove the screws that secure the system board assembly to the computer base 3 Turn the system board assembly over along with the hard drive cable 1 system board assembly 2 display cable 3 pull tab 4 screws 4 76 Removing the System Board 4 Pull the pull tab to disconnect the hard drive cable from the system board connector 5 Lt the connector latch and pull the pull tab to disconnect the ribbon cable from the system board connector 1 connector latch 2 ribbon cable 3 pull tab 4 system board assembly 5 hard drive cable 6 Remove the processor heat sink See Removing the Processor Heat Sink on page 81 Removing the System Board 77 78 Removing th
13. 1 Procedure 1 Close the display and turn the computer over 2 Remove the screws that secure the palm rest to the computer base Removing the Palm Rest 27 3 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible 4 Remove the screws that secure the palm rest to the computer base 5 LI the connector latches and pull the pull tabs to disconnect the hot key board cable power button board cable and touchpad cable from the system board connectors VAN CAUTION Carefully separate the palm rest from the display assembly to avoid damage to the display assembly 6 Using a plastic scribe carefully pry out the palm rest and then ease the palm rest from the computer base 1 power button board cable 2 touchpad cable 3 pull tab 4 connector latch 5 hot key board cable 6 screws 4 7 palm rest 8 plastic scribe 28 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 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Align the palm rest with the computer base and gently snap the palm rest into place 2 Slide the hot key board cable power button board cable and touchpad cable into the system board connectors and press down on the connector latches to sec
14. 5 3 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 6 in Replacing the Hard Drive on page 55 4 Replace the wireless Mini Card s See Replacing the Wireless Mini Card s on page 41 5 Replace the memory module s See Replacing the Memory Module s on page 37 6 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 33 7 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 29 8 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 25 9 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 19 10 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 Replacing the Processor Heat Sink 83 84 Replacing the Processor Heat Sink 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 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 17 2 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 21 3 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 27 4 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 31 Removing the Display Assembly 85 Procedure 1 Disconnect the antenna cables from the connectors on the wireless Mini Card s See Removing the Wireless Mini Card s on page 3
15. 69 Procedure 06x ur ae RI A dictse te decis 69 Postrequlsltes cS ERU GRADU ER 69 Removing the LED Board 71 Prerequisites 27d de A eee ee tod ls ie s 71 Procedures xs dnm ese xai ern tense Adis 72 Replacing the LED Board 73 Procedure a begs dee ee EAE be bee ee 73 Postrequisites es 73 Contents 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 Removing the System Board 75 Prerequisitess sas sce ee werden dense Es 75 Procedur se 43k RE E ete bs wey ed 76 Replacing the System Board 79 Procedure scudo 22 da eb hk es whl ee OS eu Wats 79 POStrEQUISITES miraion oa Ble abe ctos dtum ss 79 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 80 Removing the Processor Heat Sink 81 Prerequisit s 5 4 Bite Dum bc EAS 81 Procedure oss nodu RR ERE ee hae eS 81 Replacing the Processor Heat Sink 835 Procedures dad eter t deese ea Weed 6 83 POStrEQUISITES rrearen eee Re ed 83 Removing the Display Assembly 85 Prerequisites x enone tod Bi A R adis 85 Procedure scie bte etr Dod 86 Replacing the Display Assembly 87 Procedure i lide REY rue ee Y vv 87 Postrequisites u ss ein ep reunen Soe Fo SKS 87 Removing the Display Bezel 89 Prerequisites 22232844 RE EG eb ede Yu 89 Procedure sedeo ouo P mA Ia LEE 89 Replacing the Display Bezel 91 EGISTES xu ag sty eR D RR CU int ake Eod 91 Postrequls
16. 7 Click Start eo 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 Press and hold the power button for about 5 seconds after the computer is unplugged to ground the system board Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and ensure your personal safety A A A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance WARNING Disconnect all power sources before opening the computer cover or panels After you finish working inside the computer replace all covers panels and screws before connecting to the power source CAUTION To avoid damaging the computer ensure that the work surface is flat and clean CAUTION To avoid damaging the components and cards handle them by their edges and avoid touching pins and contacts Before You Begin 9 A A A CAUTION Only a certified service technician is authorized to remove the computer cover and access any of the co
17. 9 2 Make a note of the antenna cables routing and remove the cables from the routing guides Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible Pull the antenna cables up through the slot on the computer base Pull the pull tab to disconnect the display cable from the system board connector Remove the screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base NO uU BW Lift the display assembly off the computer base 1 display assembly 2 screws 4 3 display cable 4 pull tab 86 l 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 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Place the display assembly in position and replace the screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base 2 Connect the display cable to the system board connector 3 Route the antenna cables through the routing guides and slide the cables through the slot on the computer base 4 Close the display and turn the computer over 5 Route the antenna cables through the routing guides at the bottom of the computer 6 Connect the antenna cables to the connectors on the wireless Mini Card s See Replacing the Wireless Mini Card s on page 41 Postre
18. 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Slide the ribbon cable into the I O board connector and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable 2 Carefully turn the I O board over and align the screw holes on the I O board with the screw holes on the computer base 3 Replace the screws that secure the I O board to the computer base 4 Connect the speakers cable to the I O board connector Postrequisites 1 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 33 2 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 29 3 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 25 4 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 19 5 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 Replacing the I O Board 61 62 Replacing the I O 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 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Wn W N Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 17 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 21 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 27 Remove the
19. Dell Inspiron 13z Owner s Manual uter model Inspiron 5323 latory model P31G latory type P31G001 Notes Cautions and Warnings LA NOTE A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer N CAUTION A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed Z N WARNING A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage personal injury or death 2012 Dell Inc All rights reserved Trademarks used in this text Dell the DELL logo and Inspiron are trademarks of Dell Inc Microsoft Windows and the Windows start button logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft corporation in the United States and or other countries Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and is used by Dell under license 2012 10 Rev A01 Contents 1 10 Before You Begin 9 Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices 9 Safety Instructions 2 e A a a 9 Recommended Tools naaa aa a 10 After Working Inside Your Computer 11 Removing the Switch 13 Procedure antra e ah eR cee bane Se SD 15 Replacing the Switch 15 Procedure ieceri 4 eb beh ee eke bee ee 15 Removing the Base Cover 17 Procedure iod he Bait doa o Se Eas 17 Replacing the Base Cover 19 Procedure ts ns ei atte Ae E EAT E 19
20. ING 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 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 1 With the positive side facing up snap the coin cell battery into the battery socket on the system board 2 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible Postrequisites 1 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 33 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 29 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 25 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 19 QU 4 W N Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 45 Replacing the Coin Cell Battery 46 Replacing the Coin Cell Battery 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 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 2 3 4 Remove t
21. age 33 3 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 29 4 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 25 5 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 19 6 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 Replacing the Fan 65 66 Replacing the Fan 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 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Wn W N Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 17 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 21 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 27 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 31 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 3 in Removing the Hard Drive on page 51 Removing the Speakers 67 Procedure 1 Disconnect the speakers cable from the I O board connector 2 Liftthe connector latch and pull the pull tab to disconnect the LED board cable from the system board connector 3 Make a note of the LED board cable routing and peel it from the fan and computer base 4 Remove the speakers from the alignment posts on the computer base 5 Make a note of the speakers cable routing a
22. ation that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the battery with the screw holes on the computer base 2 Replace the screws that secure the battery to the computer base 3 Connect the battery cable to the system board connector Postrequisites 1 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 29 2 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 25 3 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 19 4 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 Replacing the Battery 33 34 Replacing the Battery 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 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 17 2 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 21 3 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 27 4 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 31 Procedure ZN CAUTION To prevent damage to the memory module connec
23. e you may damage the connector CAUTION The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion If you feel resistance check the connectors on the Mini Card and on the system board and realign the Mini Card CAUTION To avoid damage to the Mini Card never place cables under the Mini Card Insert the Mini Card s connector at a 45 degree angle into the system board connector D D gt Dre 4 Press the other end of the Mini Card s down into the slot on the system board and replace the screw that secures the Mini Card s to the system board connector Replacing the Wireless Mini Card s 41 5 Connect the antenna cables to the connectors on the Mini Card s The following table provides the antenna cable color scheme for the Mini Cards supported by your computer Connectors on the Mini Card Antenna Cable Color Scheme WLAN Bluetooth 2 antenna cables Main WLAN Bluetooth white triangle white Auxiliary WLAN Bluetooth black black triangle WWAN 2 antenna cables Main WWAN white triangle white with gray stripe Auxiliary WWAN black triangle black with gray stripe 6 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible Postrequisites 1 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 33 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 29 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 25 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page
24. e 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 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Replace the processor heat sink See Replacing the Processor Heat Sink on page 83 2 Slide the ribbon cable into the system board connector and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable 3 Connect the hard drive cable to the system board connector 4 Turn the system board assembly over along with the hard drive cable 5 Align the screw holes on the system board assembly with the screw holes on the computer base 6 Replace the screws that secure the system board assembly to the computer base 7 Connect the display cable to the system board connector Postrequisites 1 Replace the power adapter port See Replacing the Power Adapter Port on page 49 2 Replace the fan See Replacing the Fan on page 65 3 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 6 in Replacing the Hard Drive on page 55 4 Replace the wireless Mini Card s See Replacing the Wireless Mini Card s on page 41 5 Replace the memory module s See Replacing the Memory Module s on page 37 6 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 33 7 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Pal
25. emoving the Keyboard 23 24 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 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Slide the keyboard cable into the system board connector and press down on the connector latch to secure the keyboard 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 Close the display and turn the computer over 5 Replace the screw that secures the keyboard to the computer base Postrequisites Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 Replacing the Keyboard 25 26 Replacing the Keyboard 9 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 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 17 2 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 2
26. er Postrequisites 1 Replace the camera module See Replacing the Camera Module on page 103 2 Replace the display bezel See Replacing the Display Bezel on page 91 3 Replace the display assembly See Replacing the Display Assembly on page 87 4 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 33 5 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 29 6 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 25 7 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 19 8 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 Replacing the Display Panel 95 96 Replacing the Display Panel Removing the Display Hinges AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 17 2 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 21 3 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 27 4 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 31 5 Remove the display assembly See Removing the Display Assembly on page 85 6 Remove the display bezel See Removing the Display Bezel on page 89 7 Remove the camera module See Removing the Camera
27. ers 69 70 Replacing the Speakers Removing the 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 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 17 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 21 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 27 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 31 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 3 in Removing the Hard Drive on page 51 Wn WN Removing the LED Board 71 Procedure 1 Liftthe connector latch and pull the pull tab to disconnect the LED board cable from the system board connector 2 Make a note of the LED board cable routing and peel it from the fan and computer base 3 UY the LED board along with its cable away from the computer base 1 connector latch 2 pull tab 3 LED board cable 4 LED board 72 Removing the LED Board Replacing the 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 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure
28. g the Display Bezel Replacing the Display Bezel AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure Align the display bezel with the display cover and gently snap it into place Postrequisites 1 Oo U 43 UN Replace the display assembly See Replacing the Display Assembly on page 87 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 33 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 29 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 25 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 19 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 Replacing the Display Bezel 91 92 Replacing the Display Bezel Removing the Display Panel AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 17 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 21 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on
29. he base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 17 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 21 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 27 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 31 Removing the Power Adapter Port 47 Procedure 1 Remove the screw that secures the power adapter port to the computer base 2 Disconnect the power adapter port cable from the system board connector 3 Liftthe power adapter port along with its cable away from the computer base 1 power adapter port 2 screw 3 power adapter port cable 48 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 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Connect the power adapter port cable to the system board connector 2 Align the screw hole on the power adapter port with the screw hole on the computer base 3 Replace the screw that secures the power adapter port to the computer base Postrequisites 1 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 33 2 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 29 3 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 25 4 Replace the base cover See Replacing
30. ices cables cards and any other part s you removed before working on your computer Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets 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 12 After Working Inside Your Computer 5 Removing the Switch 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 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Slide the switch release latch to the side The switch pops up 2 Liftthe switch off the computer 1 display cover 2 switch 3 switch release latch Removing the Switch 13 14 Removing the Switch Replacing the Switch 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 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Align the tabs at the bottom of the switch with the slots on the display cover and snap the switch into place K NOTE Ensure that the tabs on the switch are secured in the sl
31. ites vss 6c uerb eee eiu P a S 91 Removing the Display Panel 93 Prerequisitess saa spe E REVO ES ES Es 93 Proced r re sg RR PS RR REWSXYU 95 Replacing the Display Panel 95 Procedure xo acd ev a eal VR o rab 95 Postrequisites 4 u rm tebe ay Yee oak ek 95 Contents 41 Removing the Display Hinges 97 Prerequisit S aae erem ESO O48 97 Procedur rs sg e er SR Boe Rea ee 97 42 Replacing the Display Hinges 99 Procedure xod scd tine be edly X ied sue xe 99 POStrEQUISILES 4 xi Le eL bo dE RS 99 43 Removing the Camera Module 101 Prerequisites tede t te espe oU P odds 101 Procedure raei td dig hei E aoe ye musei 101 44 Replacing the Camera Module 103 Procedur 225 844 ee y ogg ERI YS 103 POStrEQUISITES xu police a aoe gin wheats bow a ed 103 45 Flashing the BIOS 105 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 Follow the instructions to shut down your computer based on the operating system installed on your computer e Windows 8 Move your mouse pointer to the upper right or lower right corner of the screen to open the Charms sidebar and then click Settings Power Shut down e Windows
32. m Rest on page 29 8 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 25 9 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 19 10 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 Replacing the System Board 79 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press F2 during POST to enter the system setup program 3 Navigate to the Security tab and enter the Service Tag in the Set Service Tag field 80 Replacing the System Board 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 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 17 2 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 21 3 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 27 4 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 31 5 Remove the memory module s See Removing the Memory Module s on page 55 6 Remove the wireless Mini Card s See Removing the Wireless Mini Card s on page 39 7 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 3 in Removing the Hard Drive on page 51 8 Remove the fan See Removing the Fan on page 63 9 Follow the instructions from step 1 to
33. mponents inside the computer See the safety instructions for complete information about safety precautions working inside your computer and protecting against electrostatic discharge CAUTION Before touching anything inside your computer ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface such as the metal at the back of the computer While you work periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate static electricity which could harm internal components CAUTION When you disconnect a cable pull on its connector or on its pull tab not on the cable itself Some cables have connectors with locking tabs or thumb screws that you must disengage before disconnecting 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 8 in 1 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 replacement procedures ensure the following A Replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer Connect any external dev
34. nd remove it from the routing guides on the computer base 6 Lift the speakers along with its cable away from the computer base 1 connector latch 2 pull tab 3 LED board cable 4 speakers 2 5 speakers cable routing 6 speakers cable 7 I O board 68 Removing the Speakers Replacing the Speakers AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Route the speakers cable through the routing guides on the computer base 2 Use the alignment posts on the computer base to place the speakers in position 3 Adhere the LED board cable on the computer base and fan 4 Slide the LED board cable into the system board connector and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable 5 Connect the speakers cable to the l O board connector Postrequisites 1 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 6 in Replacing the Hard Drive on page 55 2 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 33 3 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 29 4 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 25 5 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 19 6 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 Replacing the Speak
35. ors on the Mini Card s 3 Remove the screw that secures the Mini Card s to the connector on the system board 1 antenna cables 2 2 Mini Card 3 screw 4 Jsystem board connector 4 Liftthe Mini Card s out of the system board connector XX CAUTION When the Mini Card is not in the computer store it in protective antistatic packaging For more information see Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge in the safety information that shipped with your computer 40 Removing the Wireless Mini Card s Replacing the Wireless Mini Card 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 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance K NOTE Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Mini Cards from sources other than Dell Your computer supports connectors for the following Mini Cards e One half Mini Card Wireless Local Area Network WLAN Bluetooth combo card Wi Fi and Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access WiMax e One full Mini Card WWAN or mSATA card Procedure Remove the new Mini Card s from its packaging Align the notch on the Mini Card s with the tab on the system board connector CAUTION Use firm and even pressure to slide the Mini Card into place If you use excessive forc
36. ossible Replacing the Memory Module s 37 Postrequisites 1 Ou RW N 38 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 33 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 29 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 25 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 19 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 Turn on your computer Replacing the Memory Module s Removing the Wireless Mini Card s AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that E shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance NOTE Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Mini Cards from sources other than Dell If you ordered a wireless Mini Card with your computer the card is already installed Prerequisites 1 2 3 4 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 17 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 21 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 27 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 31 Removing the Wireless Mini Card s 39 Procedure 1 Close the display if it is open and turn the computer over 2 Disconnect the antenna cables from the connect
37. ots on the display cover switch 2 tabs 3 slots 2 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 Replacing the Switch 15 16 Replacing the Switch 5 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 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Close the display if it is open and turn the computer over 2 Loosen the captive screw that secures the base cover to the computer base 3 Using your fingertips pry the base cover from the computer base 4 Lift the base cover off the computer base 1 tabs 2 base cover captive screw Removing the Base Cover 17 18 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 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 screw that secures the base cover to the computer base Postrequisites Follow the instructions in
38. quisites 1 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 33 2 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 29 3 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 25 4 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 19 5 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 Replacing the Display Assembly 87 88 Replacing the Display Assembly Removing the Display Bezel AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 17 2 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 21 3 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 27 4 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 31 5 Remove the display assembly See Removing the Display Assembly on page 85 Procedure A CAUTION The display bezel is extremely fragile Be careful when removing it to prevent damaging the display bezel 1 Using your fingertips carefully pry up the inside edge of the display bezel 2 Lift the display bezel off the display assembly 1 display bezel Removing the Display Bezel 89 90 Removin
39. rive 1 screws 4 2 hard drive 3 hard drive bracket Removing the Hard Drive 53 54 Removing the Hard Drive Replacing 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 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 Remove the new hard drive from its packaging Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive 2 Align the screw holes on the hard drive bracket with the screw holes on the hard drive 3 Replace the screws that secure the hard drive bracket to the hard drive 4 Connect the hard drive cable connector to the hard drive assembly 5 Align the screw holes on the hard drive assembly with the screw holes on the computer base 6 Replace the screws that secure the hard drive assembly to the computer base Postrequisites 1 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 33 2 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 29 3 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 25 4 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 19 5 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 Replacing the Hard
40. the Base Cover on page 19 5 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 Replacing the Power Adapter Port 49 50 Replacing the Power Adapter Port 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 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 CAUTION Hard drives are extremely fragile Exercise care when handling the hard drive Prerequisites 1 2 3 4 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 17 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 21 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 27 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 31 Removing the Hard Drive 51 Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the hard drive assembly to the computer base 2 Disconnect the hard drive cable connector from the hard drive assembly 3 Liftthe hard drive assembly away from the computer base 1 screws 4 2 hard drive assembly 3 hard drive cable connector 52 Removing the Hard Drive 4 Remove the screws that secure the hard drive bracket to the hard drive 5 Lift the hard drive bracket off the hard d
41. tor do not use tools to spread the memory module securing clips 1 Close the display and turn the computer over Use your fingertips to 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 Removing the Memory Module s 35 36 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 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 723 CAUTION If you need to install memory modules in two connectors install a memory module in the connector labeled DIMM A before you install a memory module in the connector labeled DIMM B 1 Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on the memory module connector 2 Slide the memory module firmly into the connector at a 45 degree angle and press the memory module down until it clicks into place 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 1 tab 2 notch 3 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as p
42. uisites nuda re a ee es 43 Procedure 2 prii aaa oe had aces Fb eae ee 44 Replacing the Coin Cell Battery 45 Proc dure 6 ama Ms oer eng to BA abc Ee te deis 45 POStrEQUISILES was s Saale AT ERREUR ES 45 Removing the Power Adapter Port 47 Prerequisites me rinor ei DERE Lectus 47 Procedures sece nb exitu Veg 48 Replacing the Power Adapter Port 49 Procedure igi d PGeler Ee R e 49 Postrequisites aa 49 Contents 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Removing the Hard Drive 51 Prerequisit S c ats ZA KE rn Ee ek Se eee Sas 51 Procedur re cssc RE tE RW ed 52 Replacing the Hard Drive 55 Procedure sn da A ad pu Ese ped dun gud 55 Postrequisites n sets te Po ber bo dT E EAE 55 Removing the I O Board 57 Prerequisites 5 2 eem pue oU MURIS IE 57 PrOCeQUEG uu aed edet KE on ote ho xp 58 Replacing the I O Board 61 Procedur re g RE eg utn ER RERIAY S 61 Postrequisites lees 61 Removing the Fan 63 Prereq lsltes t en f as om bie te s E A 65 Procedure a curso e e sut t Y eee LSU rats 64 Replacing the Fan 65 Procedure x6 ta ias ette fo ete R s 65 Postrequisites eee 65 Removing the Speakers 67 Prerequisites dee Rada Red ee Eumenes 67 Procedure c rzguisu ume ERR ES 68 Replacing the Speakers
43. ure the cables 3 Replace the screws that secure the palm rest to the computer base 4 Close the display and turn the computer over 5 Replace the screws that secure the palm rest to the computer base Postrequisites 1 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 25 2 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 19 3 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 Replacing the Palm Rest 29 30 Replacing the Palm Rest Removing the Battery AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 17 2 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 21 3 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 27 Removing the Battery 31 Procedure 1 Pull the pull tab on the battery cable to disconnect the battery cable from the system board connector 2 Remove the screws that secure the battery to the computer base 3 Liftthe battery off the computer base 1 battery cable 2 pull tab screws 6 4 battery 32 Removing the Battery Replacing the Battery AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety inform
44. vice 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 e Choose from a list of all Dell products b Click Continue and follow the instructions on the screen A list of results appears on the screen Click BIOS Click Download File to download the latest BIOS file In the Please select your download method below window click 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 The file icon appears in the folder and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file Double click the BIOS update file icon and follow the instructions that appear on the screen Flashing the BIOS 105 106 Flashing the BIOS

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