DELL Inspiron 3537
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1. 1 connector latch 2 keyboard cable 5 keyboard 22 Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 Slide the keyboard cable into the connector on the system board and press down on the connector latch to secure it 2 Slide the tabs on the keyboard into the slots on the palm rest assembly and place the keyboard on the palm rest assembly 3 Gently press around the edges of the keyboard to secure the keyboard under the tabs on the palm rest assembly Postrequisites Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 11 Replacing the Keyboard 23 Removing the Palm Rest AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery See Rem2. Prerequisites 1 0 XJ AW BPW DN Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 10 Follow step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Memory Module s on page 12 Follow step 1 to step 3 in Removing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 18 Follow step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 15 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 21 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 24 Remove the wireless mini card See Removing the Wireless Mini Card on page 28 Remove the system board See Removing the System Board on page 33 Removing the Fan 43 Procedure 1 Turn the system board over and place it on a flat surface Disconnect the fan cable from the system board Remove the screw that secures the fan to the system board WN Lift the fan off the system board 1 screw 2 fan 5 fan cable 44 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 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 Align the screw hole on the fan with the screw hole on the system board 2 Replace the screw that secures the
3. WARNING The coin cell battery may explode if installed incorrectly Replace the coin cell battery only with the same or equivalent type Discard used coin cell batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions CAUTION Removing the coin cell battery resets the BIOS settings to default It is recommended that you note the BIOS settings before removing the coin cell battery Prerequisites 1 0 XJ AH BPW DN Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 10 Follow step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Memory Module s on page 12 Follow step 1 to step 3 in Removing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 18 Follow step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 15 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 21 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 24 Remove the wireless mini card See Removing the Wireless Mini Card on page 28 Remove the system board See Removing the System Board on page 33 Removing the Coin Cell Battery 37 Procedure 1 Turn the system board over and place it on a flat surface 2 Using a plastic scribe gently pry out the coin cell battery out of the battery socket on the system board Al plastic scribe 2 coin cell battery 38 Removing the Coin Cell Battery Replacing the Coin Cell Battery AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the st
4. on page 24 Remove the display assembly See Removing the Display Assembly on page 49 Removing the Display Bezel Procedure 1 Press and lift the hinge covers to remove them from the display assembly 1 hinge covers 2 EN CAUTION It is recommended to use fingertips to pry the display bezel to avoid damaging the display panel 2 Using your fingertips carefully pry up the inside edges of the display bezel 3 Lift the display bezel off the display back cover 1 display bezel Removing the Display Bezel 53 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 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 Align the display bezel with the display back cover and gently snap the display bezel into place Align the hinge covers with the hinges on the display assembly and snap the hinge covers into place Postrequisites N Ou PWN pp 54 Replace the display assembly See Replacing the Display Assembly on page 51 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 27 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 23 Follow step 4 to s
5. 5 Adhere the tape that secures the display cable to the system board Postrequisites 1 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 27 2 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 23 3 Replace the optical drive assembly See Replacing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 17 4 Follow step 4 to step 5 in Replacing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 17 5 Follow step 3 to step 5 in Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 20 6 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 11 Replacing the Display Assembly 51 Removing the Display Bezel AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 N AO uw BW N 52 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 10 Follow step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Memory Module s on page 12 Follow step 1 to step 3 in Removing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 18 Follow step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 15 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 21 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest
6. 7 Remove the wireless mini card See Removing the Wireless Mini Card on page 28 Removing the System Board 33 Procedure 1 Peel off the tape that secures the display cable to the system board 2 Disconnect the display cable from the system board 3 Disconnect the power adapter port cable speaker cable and the I O board cable from the system board display cable 2 tape 3 power adapter port cable 4 speaker cable 5 O board cable 34 Removing the System Board 4 Remove the screw that secures the system board to the computer base 5 Lift the system board off the computer base 1 system board 2 screw Removing the System Board 35 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 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance NOTE Your computer s Service Tag is stored in the system board You must enter the Service Tag in the system setup after you replace the system board Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the system board with the screw holes on the computer base 2 Replace the screw that secures the system board to the computer base 3 Connect the power adapte
7. 17 4 Follow step 3 and step 4 in Replacing the Memory Module s on page 14 5 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 11 32 Replacing the I O 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 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance NOTE Your computer s Service Tag is stored in the system board You must enter the Service Tag in system setup after you replace the system board For more information see Entering the Service Tag in system setup on page 36 NOTE Before disconnecting the cables from the system board note the location of the connectors so that you can reconnect the cables correctly after you replace the system board Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 10 2 Remove the memory module s See Removing the Memory Module s on page 12 3 Follow step 1 to step 3 in Removing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 18 4 Follow step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 15 5 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 21 6 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 24
8. 2 Follow step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Memory Module s on page 12 3 Follow step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 15 4 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 21 5 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 24 Procedure 1 Disconnect the antenna cables from the wireless mini card 2 Remove the screw that secures the wireless mini card to the system board NN 1 screw 2 antenna cables 2 5 wireless mini card 28 Removing the Wireless Mini Card 3 Slide and remove the wireless mini card out of the mini card connector al wireless mini card 2 mini card connector Removing the Wireless Mini Card 29 Replacing the Wireless Mini Card AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure NM CAUTION To avoid damage to the wireless mini card ensure that no cables are 1 placed under the wireless mini card Align the notch on the wireless mini card with the tab on the system board connector Insert the wireless mini card at a 45 degree angle into the mini card connector Press the other end of the
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10. Camera Module Flashing the BIOS You may need to flash update the BIOS when an update is available or when you replace the system board To flash the BIOS 1 2 3 ul WO Xx O 10 Turn on the computer Go to dell com support If you have your computer s Service Tag type your computer s Service Tag and click Submit If you do not have your computer s Service Tag click Detect Service Tag to allow automatic detection of your Service Tag 4 NOTE If the Service Tag cannot be detected automatically select your product under the product categories Click Drivers and Downloads In the Operating System drop down select the operating system installed on your computer Click BIOS Click Download File to download the latest version of the BIOS for your computer On the next page select Single file download and click Continue Save the file and once the download is complete navigate to the folder where you saved the BIOS update file Double click the BIOS update file icon and follow the instructions on the screen Flashing the BIOS 65
11. Panel AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Oo DAN AU PW DN 58 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 10 Follow step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Memory Module s on page 12 Follow step 1 to step 3 in Removing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 18 Follow step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 15 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 21 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 24 Remove the display assembly See Removing the Display Assembly on page 49 Remove the display bezel See Removing the Display Bezel on page 52 Remove the display hinges See Removing the Display Hinges on page 55 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 5 screws 4 Removing the Display Panel 59 3 Peel off the tape that secures the display cable to the display panel 4 Disconnect the display cable
12. fan to the system board 3 Connect the fan cable to the system board Postrequisites 1 Replace the system board See Replacing the System Board on page 36 2 Replace the wireless mini card See Replacing the Wireless Mini Card on page 30 3 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 27 4 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 23 5 Follow step 4 to step 5 in Replacing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 17 6 Follow step 3 to step 5 in Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 20 7 Follow step 3 and step 4 in Replacing the Memory Module s on page 14 8 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 11 Replacing the Fan 45 Removing the Speakers AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 10 2 Follow step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Memory Module s on page 12 3 Follow step 1 to step 3 in Removing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 18 4 Follow step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 15 5 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 21 6 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 24 7 Remove the wireless mini card See Removing the Wireless Mini Card on page 28 Procedure 1 Peel off the tape that secures the LED silicon tubes to the computer base 2 Lift and remove the L
13. sink replace the screws that secure the heat sink to the system board Postrequisites 1 Replace the system board See Replacing the System Board on page 36 2 Replace the wireless mini card See Replacing the Wireless Mini Card on page 30 3 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 27 4 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 23 5 Follow step 4 to step 5 in Replacing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 17 6 Follow step 3 to step 5 in Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 20 7 Follow step 3 and step 4 in Replacing the Memory Module s on page 14 8 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 11 42 Replacing the Heat Sink that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Removing the Fan AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance
14. 11 14 Replacing the Memory Module s Removing the Optical Drive Assembly AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 10 Procedure 1 Remove the screw that secures the optical drive assembly to the computer base 2 Using your fingertips slide the optical drive assembly out of the optical drive bay I optical drive assembly 2 screw Removing the Optical Drive Assembly 15 16 Remove the screws that secure the optical drive bracket to the optical drive assembly Remove the optical drive bracket from the optical drive assembly Carefully pry the optical drive bezel and remove it from the optical drive assembly 1 optical drive bezel 2 optical drive 5 screws 2 4 optical drive bracket Removing the Optical Drive Assembly Replacing the Optical Drive Assembly AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in
15. After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 Align the tabs on the optical drive bezel with the slots on the optical drive and snap the optical drive bezel into place 2 Align the screw holes on the optical drive bracket with the screw holes on the optical drive assembly 3 Replace the screws that secure the optical drive bracket to the optical drive assembly 4 Slide the optical drive assembly into the optical drive bay and align the screw hole on the optical drive bracket with the screw hole on computer base 5 Replace the screw that secures the optical drive assembly to the computer base Postrequisites Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 11 Replacing the Optical Drive Assembly 17 Removing the Hard Drive Assembly AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance AN CAUTION To avoid data loss do not remove the hard drive while the computer is in Sleep or On state EN CAUTION Hard drives are extremely fragile Exer
16. ED silicon tubes off the computer base 2 1 1 tape 2 LED silicon tubes 46 Removing the Speakers that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance 3 Remove the system board See Removing the System Board on page 33 4 Note the speaker cable routing and remove the cable from the routing guides on the computer base 5 Lift the speakers along with the speaker cable off the computer base q 1 speaker cable routing 2 speakers 2 Removing the Speakers 47 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 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 2 Route the speaker cable through the routing guides on the computer base 3 Replace the LED silicon tubes 4 Adhere the tape that secures the LED silicon tubes to the computer base Postrequisites 1 Replace the system board See Replacing the System Boar
17. Inspiron 15 15R Owner s Manual Computer model Inspiron 3521 5521 5537 3537 Regulatory model P28F Regulatory type P28F001 P28F003 Notes Cautions and Warnings K NOTE A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer NM CAUTION A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed A N WARNING A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage personal injury or death 2012 2013 Dell Inc Trademarks used in this text Dell the DELL logo and Inspiron are trademarks of Dell Inc Microsoft Windows and the Windows start button logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and is used by Dell under license 2013 06 Rev A02 Contents Before You BegiN o oo 7 Safety Instructions ostra ahh ha dd oR 8 Recommended fools toa 4 Bal So ete we ee ee ed 8 After Working Inside Your Computer 9 Removing the Battery 10 PrOCEOUIE ue rd A ide 10 Replacing the Battery 11 PLOCOQUPS si o e a o a ind 11 A AN 11 Removing the Memory Module s 12 Prerequisites cuates Eb Gk ek eee Elia 12 POCOS hea Mara a e Sete ace ay eo Boars 12 Replacing the Memory Module s 14 A hh a har ee ee ak ae
18. cing the I O Board 32 A AA E ae a et Bed 52 ROSTEQuUISITOS aa sno ey Rh tee de ic 52 Removing the System Board 33 PICKEQUISILGS 2 4 iu de he A ac 53 PIOCCOULCS a ena ros ae ae Bw wee Go ALE ld 54 Replacing the System Board 36 PIOCCOUlG aii ii a a Pe 56 POStrEQUISILES s 2 a0 dad Bue Aa ele oe OGG ee ds E 56 Entering the Service Tag in system setup 56 Contents Removing the Coin Cell Battery 37 Prerequisites oa aoao aa es 57 PROCCGUNG Le aos sels SB oe Sen Ss sb SHES ES 58 Replacing the Coin Cell Battery 39 PrOCOQUIS oe bt ye dt e dd E 39 Postrequisites o o 39 Removing the Heat Sink 40 PrEreQuisiteS 4 4 4 464 054 245 a dl da 2 bs 40 PrOCEdUTO oya dia ona o Me ea Tal es ER N 41 Replacing the Heat Sink 42 POCO A eh eee kw Me e 42 POSEGU S pos ce eh a ae hy ae cds 42 Removing the Fan 43 Prerequisites o o o AS POCONO iaa a at Do bar ds 44 Replacing the Fan 45 PROC COU taa eb Ae ee cado 45 POSteQquUISIOS iria a is a ged 45 Removing the Speakers 46 Prerequisites ko Ae eae A Ee A a ee a 46 PrOCCOUe das carr kl BAe Lew he es Seale tes 46 Replacing the Speakers 48 PROCS Cr te sais Db et erat Ae a ho eee Sear et ed 48 ROSTEQUISITOS caco Hise og e
19. cise care when handling the hard drive Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 10 2 Follow step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Memory Module s on page 12 Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the hard drive assembly to the computer base 2 Slide the hard drive assembly to disconnect it from the system board 1 screws 2 2 hard drive assembly 18 Removing the Hard Drive Assembly 3 Using the pull tab lift the hard drive assembly out of the computer base 1 hard drive assembly 2 pull tab 4 Remove the screws that secure the hard drive bracket to the hard drive 5 Lift the hard drive bracket off the hard drive 1 screws 2 2 hard drive bracket 19 Removing the Hard Drive Assembly Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information A that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION Hard drives are extremely fragile 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
20. ck cover 2 Lift the display hinges off the display back cover 1 screws 8 2 display hinges 2 5 display back cover 56 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 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 2 Align the screw holes on the display hinges with the screw holes on the display back cover Replace the screws that secure the display hinges to the display back cover Postrequisites AN AW PWD p Replace the display bezel See Replacing the Display Bezel on page 54 Replace the display assembly See Replacing the Display Assembly on page 51 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 27 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 23 Follow step 4 to step 5 in Replacing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 17 Follow step 3 to step 5 in Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 20 Follow step 3 and step 4 in Replacing the Memory Module s on page 14 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 11 Replacing the Display Hinges 57 Removing the Display
21. d on page 36 2 Replace the wireless mini card See Replacing the Wireless Mini Card on page 30 3 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 27 4 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 23 5 Follow step 4 to step 5 in Replacing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 17 6 Follow step 3 to step 5 in Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 20 7 Follow step 3 and step 4 in Replacing the Memory Module s on page 14 8 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 11 48 Replacing the Speakers Align the speakers using the alignment posts and place the speakers on the computer base 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 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 10 2 Follow step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Memory Module s on page 12 3 Follow step 1 to step 3 in Removing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 18 4 Follow step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 15 5 Remove the keyboard See Removing th
22. e computer base dl Captive screws 2 2 memory module cover 12 Removing the Memory Module s 3 Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the memory module pops up 4 Slide and remove the memory module from the memory module connector 1 securing clips 2 2 memory module connector ES memory module Removing the Memory Module s 13 Replacing the Memory Module s AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on the memory module connector 2 Slide the memory module into the connector at a 45 degree angle and press the memory module down until it clicks into place K NOTE If you do not hear the click remove the memory module and reinstall it 3 Slide the tabs on the memory module cover into the slots on the computer base and snap the memory module cover into place 4 Tighten the captive screws that secure the memory module cover to the computer base Postrequisites Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page
23. e Keyboard on page 21 6 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 24 Procedure 1 Peel off the tape that secures the display cable to the system board 2 Disconnect the display cable from the system board 3 Disconnect the antenna cables from the wireless mini card 1 display cable 2 tape 3 antenna cables 2 Removing the Display Assembly 49 4 Move the power adapter port cable away from the screws on the display hinge 5 Remove the screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base 6 Lift the display assembly off the computer base 1 display assembly 2 screws 3 5 power adapter port cable 50 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 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 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 Connect the antenna cables to the wireless mini card 4 Connect the display cable to the system board
24. eps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance 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 system board See Replacing the System Board on page 36 2 Replace the wireless mini card See Replacing the Wireless Mini Card on page 30 3 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 27 4 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 23 5 Follow step 4 to step 5 in Replacing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 17 6 Follow step 3 to step 5 in Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 20 7 Follow step 3 and step 4 in Replacing the Memory Module s on page 14 8 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 11 Replacing the Coin Cell Battery 39 Removing the Heat Sink AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your com
25. files and exit all open 1 programs before you turn off your computer Save and close all open files and exit all open programs Remove any media card and optical disc from your computer 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 lower right corner of the screen to open the Charms sidebar and then click Settings Power gt Shutdown e Windows 7 Click Start and click Shut down Microsoft Windows shuts down and then the computer turns off oa 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 NOTE The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered Before You Begin 7 Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and ensure your personal safety A A gt b gt gt gt 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 be
26. fore 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 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 To avoid damaging the computer ensure that the work surface is flat and clean 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 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 To avoid damaging the components and cards handle them by their ed
27. from the display panel 1 display cable 2 tape 60 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 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure A WU N Connect the display cable to the display panel Adhere the tape that secures the display cable to the display panel Gently place the display panel on the display back cover Align the screw holes on the display panel with the screw holes on the display back cover Replace the screws that secure the display panel to the display back cover Postrequisites WO JO Uan sp Replace the display hinges See Replacing the Display Hinges on page 57 Replace the display bezel See Replacing the Display Bezel on page 54 Replace the display assembly See Replacing the Display Assembly on page 51 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 27 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 23 Follow step 4 to step 5 in Replacing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 17 Follow step 3 to step 5 in Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 20 Follow step 3 and ste
28. ge 12 3 Follow step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 15 4 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 21 5 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 24 Procedure 1 Remove the screw that secures the I O board to the computer base 2 Liftthe connector latch and using the pull tab disconnect the O board cable from the system board 3 Gently lift and remove the I O board along with its cable off the computer base E 1 I O board 2 O board cable S screw Removing the I O Board 31 Replacing the I O Board AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 Gently slide the I O board below the tab that secures it and snap the I O board into place 2 Replace the screw that secures the I O board to the computer base 3 Connect the l O board cable to the connector on the I O board Postrequisites 1 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 27 2 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 23 3 Follow step 4 to step 5 in Replacing the Optical Drive Assembly on page
29. ges and avoid touching pins and contacts Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools Phillips screwdriver Plastic scribe Before You Begin After Working Inside Your Computer After you complete the replacement procedures ensure the following e Replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer e Connect any external devices cables cards and any other part s you removed before working on your computer e Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets EN CAUTION Before turning on your computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer Failure to do so may damage your computer After Working Inside Your Computer Removing the Battery AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best 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 on each end of the battery bay to the unlock position You hear a click when the battery is unlocked 3 Lift the battery off the computer base 1 battery latches 2 2 ba
30. hard drive 3 Place the hard drive assembly in the hard drive bay 4 Slide the hard drive assembly to connect it to the system board 5 Replace the screws that secure the hard drive assembly to the computer base Postrequisites 1 Follow step 3 to step 4 in Replacing the Memory Module s on page 14 2 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 11 20 Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly Removing the Keyboard AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 10 Procedure 1 2 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 assembly Lift and slide the keyboard towards the display to release the keyboard from the palm rest assembly Turn the keyboard over and place it on the palm rest assembly 1 plastic scribe 2 tabs 9 a keyboard Removing the Keyboard 21 5 Lift the connector latch and disconnect the keyboard cable from the system board 6 Lift the keyboard off the palm rest assembly
31. nal safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the palm rest with the screw holes on the computer base 2 Press down on the palm rest to snap it into place 3 Slide the touchpad cable and the power button cable into the connectors on the system board and press down on the connector latches to secure the cables 4 Replace the screws that secure the palm rest to the system board 5 Close the display and turn the computer over 6 Replace the screws that secure the palm rest to the computer base Postrequisites 1 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 23 2 Follow step 4 to step 5 in Replacing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 17 3 Follow step 3 and step 4 in Replacing the Memory Module s on page 14 4 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 11 Replacing the Palm Rest 27 Removing the Wireless Mini Card AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 10
32. oving the Battery on page 10 2 Follow step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Memory Module s on page 12 3 Follow step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 15 4 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 21 Procedure 1 Close the display and turn the computer over 2 Remove the screws that secure the palm rest to the computer base ws w pe 1 screws 12 24 Removing the Palm Rest 3 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible 4 Lift the connector latches and using the pull tabs disconnect the touchpad cable and the power button cable from the system board 1 touchpad cable 2 power button cable 3 connector latches 2 Removing the Palm Rest 25 26 Remove the screws that secure the palm rest to the system board CAUTION Carefully separate the palm rest assembly from the display assembly to avoid damage to the display assembly Using a plastic scribe gently lift and release the tabs on palm rest from the slots on the computer base Lift the palm rest off the computer base 1 screws 7 2 palm rest Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additio
33. p 4 in Replacing the Memory Module s on page 14 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 11 Replacing the Display Panel 61 Removing the Camera Module AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 10 2 Follow step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Memory Module s on page 12 3 Follow step 1 to step 3 in Removing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 18 4 Follow step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 15 5 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 21 6 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 24 7 Remove the display assembly See Removing the Display Assembly on page 49 8 Remove the display bezel See Removing the Display Bezel on page 52 62 Removing the Camera Module Procedure 1 Remove the screw that secures the camera module to the display back cover Disconnect the camera cable from the camera module Peel off the tape that secures the camera module to the display back cover Lift the camera module off the displa
34. puter follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 0 XJ AW BPW DN 40 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 10 Follow step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Memory Module s on page 12 Follow step 1 to step 3 in Removing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 18 Follow step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 15 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 21 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 24 Remove the wireless mini card See Removing the Wireless Mini Card on page 28 Remove the system board See Removing the System Board on page 33 Removing the Heat Sink Procedure 1 Turn the system board over and place it on a flat surface 2 In sequential order indicated on the heat sink remove the screws that secure the heat sink to the system board 3 Lift the heat sink off the system board 1 heat sink 2 screws 6 Removing the Heat Sink 41 Replacing the Heat Sink AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information Procedure 1 Clean the thermal grease from the bottom of the heat sink and reapply it 2 Align the screw holes on the heat sink with the screw holes on the system board 3 In sequential order indicated on the heat
35. r port cable speaker cable and the O board cable to the system board 4 Connect the display cable to the system board 5 Adhere the tape that secures the display cable to the system board Postrequisites 1 Replace the wireless mini card See Replacing the Wireless Mini Card on page 30 2 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 27 3 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 23 4 Follow step 4 to step 5 in Replacing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 17 5 Follow step 3 to step 5 in Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 20 6 Replace the memory module s See Replacing the Memory Module s on page 14 7 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 11 Entering the Service Tag in system setup 1 2 3 36 Turn on the computer Press lt F2 gt when you see the Dell logo to enter system setup Navigate to the Main tab and type your computer s Service Tag in the Service Tag Input field Replacing the System Board Removing the Coin Cell Battery A A A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance
36. tep 5 in Replacing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 17 Follow step 3 to step 5 in Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 20 Follow step 3 and step 4 in Replacing the Memory Module s on page 14 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 11 Replacing the Display Bezel Removing the Display Hinges AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 0 XJ AW BPW DN Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 10 Follow step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Memory Module s on page 12 Follow step 1 to step 3 in Removing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 18 Follow step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 15 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 21 Remove the palm rest See Removing the Palm Rest on page 24 Remove the display assembly See Removing the Display Assembly on page 49 Remove the display bezel See Removing the Display Bezel on page 52 Removing the Display Hinges 55 Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the display hinges to the display ba
37. ttery 4 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible 5 Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds after the computer is unplugged to ground the system board 10 Removing the Battery Replacing the Battery AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure Align the tabs on the battery with the slots on the battery bay and snap the battery into place Replacing the Battery 11 Removing the Memory Module s AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 10 Procedure 1 Loosen the captive screws that secures the memory module cover to the computer base 2 Using your fingertips lift the memory module cover out of the slots on th
38. wireless mini card down and replace the screw that secures the wireless mini card to the system board Connect the antenna cables to the wireless mini card The following table provides the antenna cable color schemes for the wireless mini card supported by your computer Connectors on the wireless mini card Antenna cable color schemes WLAN Bluetooth 2 cables Main WLAN Bluetooth white triangle white Auxiliary WLAN Bluetooth black triangle black Postrequisites 1 on bb AN N 30 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 27 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 23 Follow step 4 to step 5 in Replacing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 17 Follow step 3 and step 4 in Replacing the Memory Module s on page 14 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 11 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 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 10 2 Follow step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Memory Module s on pa
39. y Rh tee We eed teehee dere aly dp iy AP ain 48 Removing the Display Assembly 49 Prerrequisito dai rd a ac 49 PEOCOQUIS a somai a teeta ae de Bw We Se ADEA d 49 Replacing the Display Assembly 51 PrOCCOUIG aii il fate a PS 51 POSteQquisIlOS pu da aaa a eed a a ae te i 51 Contents Removing the Display Bezel 52 Prerequisites 0 o o o o 52 PROCCGUNG bs aur a oes a dos sb E E 55 Replacing the Display Bezel 54 PrOCEdUTG necio oy de o ok We eet ge we o dd E 54 Postrequisites a a a a 54 Removing the Display Hinges 55 PrSreQquIsItes ariel db e dad da e 55 PPOSSQUTS Sudan Ot ap a eh D ae es ER N 56 Replacing the Display Hinges 57 Proced ra eine katt A dE e 57 POSURE OUISIROS gt ea sa a a E ds cds 37 Removing the Display Panel 58 Prerequisites o o o 58 e A AO 59 Replacing the Display Panel 61 PO CSQUS tarada ee cado 61 POSteQquUISIOS iria Ba ee a We e ged 61 Removing the Camera Module 62 Prerequisites ko rr Ee A a ee 62 ProCeed das cariz kl BAe eee hee Sele te 63 Replacing the Camera Module 64 A Cy x he sate ed bbe aca Ae a a ee ear et ed 64 FO SUS CISC OS ae a dd tees 64 Flashing the BIOS 0 65 Contents Before You Begin AN CAUTION To avoid losing data save and close all open
40. y back cover WN A 2 2 es 4 1 screw 2 camera module 3 tape 4 camera cable Removing the Camera Module 63 Replacing the Camera Module AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 Place the camera module on the display back cover 2 Replace the screw that secures the camera module to the display back cover 3 Adhere the tape that secures the camera module to the display back cover 4 Connect the camera cable to the camera module Postrequisites 1 Replace the display bezel See Replacing the Display Bezel on page 54 2 Replace the display assembly See Replacing the Display Assembly on page 51 3 Replace the palm rest See Replacing the Palm Rest on page 27 4 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 23 5 Follow step 4 to step 5 in Replacing the Optical Drive Assembly on page 17 6 Follow step 3 to step 5 in Replacing the Hard Drive Assembly on page 20 7 Follow step 3 and step 4 in Replacing the Memory Module s on page 14 8 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 11 64 Replacing the
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