DELL Inspiron 15 7000
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1. NOTE The below provided instructions are applicable only for computers with non touch display Procedure 1 Connect the display cable to the display panel and adhere the tape to secure the display cable 2 Align the screw holes on the display panel with the screw holes on the display back cover 3 Replace the screws that secure the display panel to the display back cover Postrequisites 1 Replace the display bezel See Replacing the Display Bezel on page 59 2 Replace the display assembly See Replacing the Display Assembly on page 55 3 Replace the bottom cover See Replacing the Bottom Cover on page 28 4 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 24 5 Replace the wireless card See Replacing the Wireless Card on page 20 6 Replace the hard drive See Replacing the Hard Drive on page 18 7 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 13 8 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 11 Replacing the Display Panel 63 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 Working Inside Your Computer on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance2. 1 Oo DAN AU PW DN 10 11 12 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 10 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 12 Remove the memory See Removing the Memory Module s on page 14 Remove the wireless card See Removing the Wireless Card on page 19 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 21 Remove the bottom cover See Removing the Bottom Cover on page 25 Remove the coin cell battery See Removing the Coin Cell Battery on page 29 Remove the speakers See Removing the Speakers on page 31 Remove the thermal cooling assembly See Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly on page 34 Remove the USB board See Removing the USB Board on page 37 Remove the power adapter port See Removing the Power Adapter Port on page 39 Remove the system board See Removing the System Board on page 44 Removing the Palm Rest 67 Procedure 1 Open the palm rest assembly to an angle of 90 degrees to release the display hinges from the palm rest 1 palm rest 2 display assembly 68 Removing the Palm Rest 2 Remove the palm rest 1 palm rest Removing the Palm Rest 69 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 Working Inside Your Computer on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in
3. 2 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 12 Procedure 1 Remove the screw that secures the keyboard to the palm rest assembly 1 screw Removing the Keyboard 21 22 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible Using a plastic scribe release the latches that secure the keyboard to the palm rest assembly Carefully turn the keyboard over and place it on the palm rest assembly 1 plastic scribe 2 keyboard Removing the Keyboard 5 Lift the connector latches and disconnect the keyboard and keyboard backlit cables from the system board 6 Lift the keyboard off the palm rest assembly 1 keyboard backlit cable 2 connector latches 2 J keyboard cable Removing the Keyboard 23 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 Working Inside Your Computer on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 Slide the keyboard and keyboard backlit cables into the system board and press down the connector latches to secure the cables 2 Carefully turn the keyboard over slide the tabs on the keyboard into the slots on the palm rest assembly and snap the keyboard
4. After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 Place the palm rest on the display assembly 2 Align the screw holes on the palm rest with the screw holes on the display hinges and pressing down on the display hinges close the palm rest Postrequisites 1 Replace the bottom cover See Replacing the Bottom Cover on page 28 2 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 24 3 Replace the wireless card See Replacing the Wireless Card on page 20 4 Replace the hard drive See Replacing the Hard Drive on page 18 5 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 13 6 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 11 70 Replacing the Palm Rest 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 Turn on the computer 2 Goto dell com support 3 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 the Service Tag 4 NOTE If the Service Tag cannot be detected automatically select your product under the product categories 4 Click Drivers and Downloads ul In the Operating System drop down select the operating system insta
5. See Replacing the Battery on page 13 5 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 11 28 Replacing the Bottom Cover Removing the Coin Cell Battery AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information A that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION Removing the coin cell battery resets the BIOS settings to default It is recommended that you note the BIOS settings before removing the coin cell battery Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 10 2 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 12 3 Remove the hard drive See Removing the Hard Drive on page 16 4 Remove the wireless card See Removing the Wireless Card on page 19 5 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 21 6 Remove the bottom cover See Removing the Bottom Cover on page 25 Procedure Using a plastic scribe gently pry out the coin cell battery out of the battery socket on the system board 1 plastic scribe 2 coin cell battery Removing the Coin Cell Battery 29 Replacing the Coin Cell Battery A A WARNING Before working inside y
6. com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 Align the screw hole on the power adapter port with the screw hole on the palm rest assembly 2 Replace the screw that secures the power adapter port to the palm rest assembly 3 Route the power adapter port cable through the routing guides on the palm rest assembly 4 Adhere the tape to the power adapter port cable 5 Connect the power adapter port cable to the system board 6 Align the screw hole on the power button board with the screw hole on the palm rest assembly 7 Replace the screw that secures the power button board to the palm rest assembly 8 Press down the display hinge into position 9 Replace the screws that secure the display hinge to palm rest assembly Postrequisites 1 Replace the thermal cooling assembly See Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly on page 36 2 Replace the bottom cover See Replacing the Bottom Cover on page 28 3 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 24 4 Replace the wireless card See Replacing the Wireless Card on page 20 5 Replace the hard drive See Replacing the Hard Drive on page 18 6 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 13 7 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 11 Replacing the Power Adapter Port 43 Removing the System Board AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow t
7. into place 3 Close the display and turn the computer over 4 Replace the screw that secures the keyboard to the palm rest assembly Postrequisites 1 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 13 2 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 11 24 Replacing the Keyboard Removing the Bottom Cover AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 on A WUN Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 10 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 12 Remove the hard drive See Removing the Hard Drive on page 16 Remove the wireless card See Removing the Wireless Card on page 19 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 21 Removing the Bottom Cover 25 Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the bottom cover to the palm rest assembly screws 2 2 palm rest assembly 26 Removing the Bottom Cover 2 Close the display and turn the computer over W Remove the screws that secure the bottom cover to the palm rest assembly 4 Note the antenna cables
8. on the battery with the screw holes on the bottom cover and press on the battery to connect it to the system board 2 Replace the screws that secure the battery to the bottom cover Postrequisites Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 11 Replacing the Battery 13 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 Working Inside Your Computer on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 10 2 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 12 Procedure 1 Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the memory module pops up 2 Remove the memory module from the memory module connector 1 securing clips 2 2 memory module connector E memory module 14 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 Working Inside Your Computer on page 7 After working inside your computer fo
9. routing and remove them from the routing guides on the bottom cover 1 screws 8 2 antenna cables routing 5 bottom cover 5 Using a plastic scribe pry the bottom cover off the palm rest assembly 1 plastic scribe 2 bottom cover 6 Lift the bottom cover and remove the antenna cables from the slot on the bottom cover Removing the Bottom Cover 27 Replacing the Bottom Cover AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 Route the antenna cables through the guides on the bottom cover 2 Align the tabs on the bottom cover with the slots on the palm rest assembly and snap the bottom cover into place 3 Replace the screws that secure the bottom cover to the palm rest assembly 4 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible 5 Replace the screws that secure the bottom cover to the palm rest assembly Postrequisites 1 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 24 2 Replace the wireless card See Replacing the Wireless Card on page 20 3 Replace the hard drive See Replacing the Hard Drive on page 18 4 Replace the battery
10. shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure NM CAUTION Make sure that no cables are placed under the system board 1 Slide the headset port into the slot on the palm rest assembly and align the screw holes on the system board with the screw holes on the palm rest assembly 2 Press down the display hinge into position 3 Replace the screw that secures the display hinge to the palm rest assembly 4 Replace the screw that secures the system board to the palm rest assembly 5 Slide the display and USB board cables into the system board and press down on the connector latches to secure the cables 6 Adhere the tapes to the display and USB board cables 7 Connect the power adapter port cable speaker cable camera cable and hard drive cable to the system board 8 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible 9 Slide the touchpad and status lights cables into the system board and press down on the connector latches to secure the cables Postrequisites 1 Replace the thermal cooling assembly See Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly on page 36 2 Replace the coin cell battery See Replacing the Coin Cell Battery on page 30 3 R
11. wireless card See Replacing the Wireless Card on page 20 4 Replace the hard drive See Replacing the Hard Drive on page 18 5 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 13 6 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 11 38 Replacing the USB Board 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 Working Inside Your Computer on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 10 2 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 12 3 Remove the hard drive See Removing the Hard Drive on page 16 4 Remove the wireless card See Removing the Wireless Card on page 19 5 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 21 6 Remove the bottom cover See Removing the Bottom Cover on page 25 7 Remove the thermal cooling assembly See Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly on page 34 Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the display hinge to the palm rest assembly 1 screws 2 2 display hinge Removing the Power Adapter Port 39 FAN CAUTION Be careful when han
12. 5 Replace the screws that secure the hard drive assembly to the bottom cover Postrequisites 1 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 13 2 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 11 18 Replacing the Hard Drive Removing the Wireless Card AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 10 2 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 12 Procedure 1 Disconnect the antenna cables from the wireless card 2 Remove the screw that secures the wireless card to the system board 3 Remove the wireless card from the system board 1 screw 2 antenna cables 2 3 wireless card Removing the Wireless Card 19 Replacing the Wireless Card AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For more safety bes
13. Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance K NOTE The below provided instructions are applicable only for computers with non touch display Procedure 1 Align the display bezel with the display back cover and gently snap the display bezel into place 2 Press the bottom of the display hinge cover and snap it into place Postrequisites Replace the display assembly See Replacing the Display Assembly on page 55 Replace the bottom cover See Replacing the Bottom Cover on page 28 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 24 Replace the wireless card See Replacing the Wireless Card on page 20 Replace the hard drive See Replacing the Hard Drive on page 18 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 13 N Au Bb NA N Up Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 11 Replacing the Display Bezel 59 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 Working Inside Your Computer on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance NOTE The below provided instructions are applicable only for computers with non touch display Prerequisites 1 0 XJ A
14. Inspiron 15 7000 Series Owner s Manual Computer model Inspiron 7537 Regulatory model P36F Regulatory type P36F001 Notes Cautions and Warnings 4 NOTE A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer MA CAUTION A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed A WARNING A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage personal injury or death 2013 Dell Inc Trademarks used in this text Dell the DELL logo and Inspiron are trademarks of Dell Inc Microsoft and Windows are 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 08 Rev ADO Contents Before Working Inside Your Computer 7 Before You Bed oia ae As 7 Recommended fools 6 05 a A 7 Safety INS ULICIONSs 6 a AAA E A 8 After Working Inside Your Computer 9 Removing the Base Cover 10 PIOCCOURS a car a eden Ae de ee ede GE oo Ae ee A 10 Replacing the Base Cover 11 PIOCCOUlG niu wees bee We See ete SY fate Se Oe 11 Removing the Battery 12 Prerequisites cuates e a ee ica 12 PROCS Orana co e ia 12 Replacing the Battery 13 E A A ee ak Se AA 15 POStIEQUISILGS casa a do e as ia 15 Removing the Memory M
15. NOTE The below provided instructions are applicable only for computers with non touch display Prerequisites 1 Oo DOAN A Uh NN 64 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 10 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 12 Remove the memory See Removing the Memory Module s on page 14 Remove the wireless card See Removing the Wireless Card on page 19 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 21 Remove the bottom cover See Removing the Bottom Cover on page 25 Remove the display assembly See Removing the Display Assembly on page 51 Remove the display bezel See Removing the Display Bezel on page 56 Remove the display panel See Removing the Display Panel on page 60 Removing the Display Hinges Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the display hinges to the display back cover 2 Remove the display hinges off the display back cover 1 display back cover 2 display hinges 2 5 screws 6 Removing the Display Hinges 65 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 Working Inside Your Computer on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory
16. Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the hard drive assembly to the bottom cover 2 Using the pull tab carefully lift the hard drive assembly and then disconnect the hard drive cable 1 pull tab 2 hard drive assembly 5 screws 2 16 Removing the Hard Drive 3 Remove the screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive bracket 4 Lift the hard drive bracket off the hard drive 1 screws 4 2 hard drive 5 hard drive bracket Removing the Hard Drive 17 Replacing the Hard Drive AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information A A that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION To avoid data loss do not remove the hard drive while the computer is in Sleep or On state CAUTION Hard drives are extremely fragile Exercise care when handling the hard drive Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the hard drive with the screw holes on the hard drive bracket 2 Replace the screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive bracket 3 Connect the hard drive cable to the hard drive assembly 4 Align the screw holes on the hard drive assembly with the screw holes on the bottom cover
17. W BW DN 60 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 10 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 12 Remove the memory See Removing the Memory Module s on page 14 Remove the wireless card See Removing the Wireless Card on page 19 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 21 Remove the bottom cover See Removing the Bottom Cover on page 25 Remove the display assembly See Removing the Display Assembly on page 51 Remove the display bezel See Removing the Display Bezel on page 56 Removing the Display Panel Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the display panel to the display back cover 2 Lift the display panel off the display back cover and place it face down on a clean surface 1 display panel 2 display back cover 5 screws 4 Removing the Display Panel 61 3 Peel off the tape and disconnect the display cable from the display panel 1 display panel 2 display cable 3 tape 62 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 Working Inside Your Computer on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance
18. _compliance K NOTE The below provided instructions are applicable only for computers with non touch display Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the display hinges with the screw holes on the display back cover 2 Replace the screws that secure the display hinges to the display back cover Postrequisites 1 Replace the display panel See Replacing the Display Panel on page 63 Replace the display bezel See Replacing the Display Bezel on page 59 Replace the display assembly See Replacing the Display Assembly on page 55 Replace the bottom cover See Replacing the Bottom Cover on page 28 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 24 Replace the wireless card See Replacing the Wireless Card on page 20 Replace the hard drive See Replacing the Hard Drive on page 18 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 13 Oo DAN AU PW DN Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 11 66 Replacing the Display Hinges 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 Working Inside Your Computer on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites
19. ainst electrostatic discharge CAUTION To avoid damaging the computer make sure 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 make sure that the ports and connectors are correctly oriented and aligned CAUTION To avoid damaging the components and cards handle them by their edges and avoid touching pins and contacts 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 Press and eject any installed card from the media card reader Before Working Inside Your Computer After Working Inside Your Computer AN CAUTION Leaving stray or loose screws inside your computer may severely 1 damage your computer Replace all screws and make sure that no stray screws remain inside your computer Connect any cables peripherals and other parts you removed before working on your computer Connect your computer to the electrical outlet Turn on your computer After W
20. aptive screws that secure the base cover to the bottom cover Turn the computer over open the display and turn on the computer Replacing the Base Cover 11 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 Working Inside Your Computer on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 10 Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the battery to the bottom cover 2 Using the pull tab lift the battery off the bottom cover 1 screws 3 2 battery 5 pull tab 3 Turn the computer over open the display and press the power button for about five seconds to ground the system board 12 Removing the Battery Replacing the Battery AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 Align the screw holes
21. creen to open the Charms sidebar and click Settings gt Power Shut down K NOTE If you use a different operating system see the documentation of your operating system for shut down instructions 2 After the computer shuts down disconnect it from the electrical outlet 3 Disconnect all cables such as power and USB cables from your computer Disconnect all peripherals connected to your computer Recommended Tools The procedures in this document require the following tools e Phillips screwdriver e Torx 5 T5 screwdriver e Plastic scribe Before Working Inside Your Computer 7 Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and ensure your personal safety A A A TAS A A A A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page 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 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 ag
22. dling the palm rest assembly Failure to do so could result in scratching the display panel 2 Open the palm rest assembly as far as possible to release the display hinge from the palm rest assembly and close the palm rest assembly 1 palm rest assembly 40 Removing the Power Adapter Port 3 Remove the screw that secures the power button board to the palm rest assembly 4 Remove the power button board from the power adapter port cable routing 1 power button board 2 screw 3 display hinge Removing the Power Adapter Port 41 42 Note the power adapter port cable routing and remove the cable from the routing guides Remove the screw that secure the power adapter port to the palm rest assembly Peel off the tape that secures the power adapter port cable to the palm rest assembly Disconnect the power adapter port cable from the system board Lift the power adapter port off the palm rest assembly 1 screw 2 power adapter port cable routing 3 tape 4 power adapter port cable 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 Working Inside Your Computer on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell
23. eplace the bottom cover See Replacing the Bottom Cover on page 28 4 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 24 5 Replace the wireless card See Replacing the Wireless Card on page 20 6 Replace the memory See Replacing the Memory Module s on page 15 7 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 13 8 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 11 Replacing the System Board 49 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 1 Turn on the computer 2 Atthe Dell logo press lt F2 gt to enter System Setup 3 Navigate to the Main tab and type the Service Tag in the Service Tag field 50 Replacing the System Board 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 Working Inside Your Computer on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Ou bh WN N Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 10 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 12 Remove the memory See Removing the Memory Module s on page 14 Remove the wireless card See Removing the Wireless Card on page 19 Remove the keyboard See Remo
24. et ed 50 ROSTEQuUISITOS aie ate Sse od eh tend rd aa 50 Removing the Speakers 31 PrerequisiteSo ce de he ae ce 51 PROCCOULCS sr ro a e a le a e E AE ld 52 Replacing the Speakers 33 PROCCOUIG iia aa PS 53 POS tFEQUISITGS as og dm eh ae ee a ee da E 55 Contents Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly 34 Prerequisites oaoa a a a 54 PROCCOUNG be aa a aa ts dos we E E 55 Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly 36 PrOCCOUIC iau ye y deda a dd E 56 Postrequisites oo 56 Removing the USB Board 3 7 Prerequisites s 4 4 44 054 245 2440 Abe Ges 2 SS 57 PrOCEdUTO Su ao ona D E Me e ER aN 57 Replacing the USB Board 38 PIOCCOUG dE e 38 POSUROGUISIROS gt cepas put a ds cds 58 Removing the Power Adapter Port 39 Prerequisites o o o 39 e A AO 39 Replacing the Power Adapter Port 43 PROC COUN tai doktor 45 POSteQquUISIOS ruda a is e aed AS Removing the System Board 44 Prerequisites wits ico ni a a a ee 44 PROCOQUIS das sarral parra 45 Replacing the System Board 49 A A bet arate ae ho ae Sear et ed 49 ROSTEQuISItOS sarao ade daa dd eee 49 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 50 Removing the Display Assembly 51 Prerequisites oao aano es 51 Proced ra o o e La e dew ok ee A 52 Replacing the Display As
25. he steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 0 JJ AW BW DN 44 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 10 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 12 Remove the memory See Removing the Memory Module s on page 14 Remove the wireless card See Removing the Wireless Card on page 19 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 21 Remove the bottom cover See Removing the Bottom Cover on page 25 Remove the coin cell battery See Removing the Coin Cell Battery on page 29 Remove the thermal cooling assembly See Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly on page 34 Removing the System Board Procedure K NOTE Replacing the system board removes any changes you have made to the BIOS using System Setup Enter the Service Tag of your computer in the BIOS and make the desired changes again after you replace the system board For more information on entering the Service Tag in the BIOS see Replacing the System Board on page 49 K NOTE Before disconnecting the cables from the system board note the location of the connectors so that you can reconnect them correctly after you replace the system board 1 Tur
26. latory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance NOTE The below provided instructions are applicable only for computers with non touch display Prerequisites 1 N Odd uw BW KN 56 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 10 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 12 Remove the memory See Removing the Memory Module s on page 14 Remove the wireless card See Removing the Wireless Card on page 19 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 21 Remove the bottom cover See Removing the Bottom Cover on page 25 Remove the display assembly See Removing the Display Assembly on page 51 Removing the Display Bezel Procedure 1 Press the bottom of the display hinge cover and remove it off the display assembly 1 display assembly 2 display hinge cover Removing the Display Bezel 57 2 Using your fingertips carefully pry up the inside edge of the display bezel 3 Remove the display bezel off the display back cover i display bezel 58 Removing 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 Working Inside Your Computer on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For more safety best practices see the Regulatory
27. ling assembly is replaced use the thermal pad provided in the kit to make sure that thermal conductivity is achieved 1 Align the screws on the thermal cooling assembly with the screw holes on the system board 2 In sequential order indicated on the thermal cooling assembly tighten the captive screws that secure the thermal cooling assembly to the system board 3 Connect the fan cable to the system board Postrequisites 1 Replace the bottom cover See Replacing the Bottom Cover on page 28 2 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 24 3 Replace the wireless card See Replacing the Wireless Card on page 20 4 Replace the hard drive See Replacing the Hard Drive on page 18 5 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 13 6 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 11 36 Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly Removing the USB Board AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 10 2 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 12 3 Remo
28. lled 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 O An O Save the file and once the download is complete navigate to the folder where you saved the BIOS update file 10 Double click the BIOS update file icon and follow the instructions on the screen Flashing the BIOS 71
29. llow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on the memory module connector 2 Slide the memory module firmly into the connector at a 45 degree angle and press the memory module down until it clicks into place K NOTE If you do not hear the click remove the memory module and reinstall it Postrequisites 1 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 13 2 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 11 Replacing the Memory Module s 15 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 Working Inside Your Computer on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page 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 Exercise care when handling the hard drive Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 10 2 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 12
30. n page 9 For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Ou bh WN N Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 10 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 12 Remove the hard drive See Removing the Hard Drive on page 16 Remove the wireless card See Removing the Wireless Card on page 19 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 21 Remove the bottom cover See Removing the Bottom Cover on page 25 Removing the Speakers 31 Procedure 1 Using a plastic scribe release the tabs on the right speaker Release the tabs that secure the left speaker to the palm rest assembly Disconnect the speaker cable from the system board Remove the speaker cable from the routing guides on the palm rest assembly Lift the speakers along with its cable off the palm rest assembly on bb UNUN 1 tabs 2 left speaker E routing guide 4 right speaker 5 speaker cable 32 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 Working Inside Your Computer on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulator
31. n the computer over and open the display as far as possible Lift the connector latches and disconnect the touchpad cable status light cable and power button cable from the system board 1 power button cable 2 connector latches 3 3 touchpad cable 4 status lights cable Removing the System Board 45 3 Close the display and turn the computer over 4 Disconnect the power adapter port cable speaker cable camera cable and hard drive cable from the system board 5 Peel off the tapes and lift the connector latches that secure the display and USB board cables to the system board camera cable USB board cable speakers cable power adapter port cable hard drive cable connector latch J ov AIN 1 3 5 7 46 Removing the System Board display cable tape 6 Remove the screw that secures the system board to the palm rest assembly 7 Remove the screw that secures the display hinge to the palm rest assembly 1 screws 2 8 Open the palm rest assembly as far as possible to release the display hinge from the palm rest assembly 1 palm rest assembly Removing the System Board 47 9 Lift the system board at an angle and release the headset port from the slot on the palm rest assembly 10 Lift the system board off the palm rest assembly 1 system board 48 Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that
32. odule s 14 PrerequisiteS u woes eae we Se ea eit a Ps 14 PIOCCOUC ocos ra e amp eee ED ahs eas 14 Replacing the Memory Module s 15 PROCCOUle diarrea ua nes 15 Postrequisites a dada bad Baek Geshe ae Ge Be a 15 Removing the Hard Drive 16 PrerequisSItes ac a ar e f 16 PEOCOQUIS 4 25 2 ita AAA 16 Replacing the Hard Drive 18 PLFOCEQUES a coa a a we dd E 18 POStFEQUISILGS iia Soe ho ee ede ee R S 18 Contents Removing the Wireless Card 19 Prerequisites 0 o o o 19 PROCCGUNG bs aa a e Ss si SES E 19 Replacing the Wireless Card 20 ROCO A y ahd oky oh NR eh Se ed 20 Postrequisites o o 20 Removing the Keyboard 21 Prerequisites 4 404 464 0584 245 2448 dl dada 2 SS 21 PPOSSQUTS Sudan te ag dhe eects D ae es as He N 21 Replacing the Keyboard 24 Procedure ii dd e 24 POSURE O USOS mms ie ee o a ds Bean ds 24 Removing the Bottom Cover 25 Prerequisites o o o 25 ROSS OUTE ia ac at Be bar ds 26 Replacing the Bottom Cover 28 PROC COU tara ada ee cado 28 POStKEGUISILGS ui a ii e aed 28 Removing the Coin Cell Battery 29 Prerequisites 256 ar A Ee A a ee 29 PrOCCOUG das thos parra a 29 Replacing the Coin Cell Battery 30 A A tet at Ate a a ee Seay
33. orking Inside Your Computer 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 Working Inside Your Computer on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 Close the display and turn the computer over 2 Loosen the captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm rest assembly 3 Remove the screws that secure the base cover to the palm rest assembly 4 Using a plastic scribe pry the base cover out of the bottom cover 1 screws 2 2 base cover plastic scribe 4 captive screws 2 10 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 Working Inside Your Computer on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 Slide the tabs on the base cover into the bottom cover and snap the base cover into place 2 Replace the screws that secure the base cover to the bottom cover 3 lighten the c
34. our computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance WARNING The battery may explode if installed incorrectly Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Procedure With the positive side facing up snap the coin cell battery into the battery socket on the system board Postrequisites 1 Replace the bottom cover See Replacing the Bottom Cover on page 28 2 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 24 3 Replace the wireless card See Replacing the Wireless Card on page 20 4 Replace the hard drive See Replacing the Hard Drive on page 18 5 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 13 6 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 11 30 Replacing the Coin Cell Battery 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 Working Inside Your Computer on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer o
35. oving the Hard Drive on page 16 4 Remove the wireless card See Removing the Wireless Card on page 19 5 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 21 6 Remove the bottom cover See Removing the Bottom Cover on page 25 34 Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly Procedure K NOTE The number of screws and the shape of the thermal cooling assembly vary for systems shipping with integrated graphics card Disconnect the fan cable from the system board In sequential order indicated on the thermal cooling assembly loosen the captive screws that secure the thermal cooling assembly to the system board 3 Lift the thermal cooling assembly off the palm rest assembly dl captive screws 5 2 thermal cooling assembly 5 fan cable Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly 35 Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure K NOTE The original thermal grease can be reused if the original system board and thermal cooling assembly are reinstalled together If either the system board or the thermal coo
36. sembly 55 PFOCCOUIC necio ile y aio ae EA a ete i io dado E 55 Postrequisites 2 a a a a a 95 Contents Removing the Display Bezel 56 Prerequisites 0 o o o es 56 PROCCGUNG bis aur a a Bi e Ss WH SHES SS 57 Replacing the Display Bezel 59 PrOCOQUIS necio oy de o ok We eet ge we o dd E 59 Postrequisites o o 59 Removing the Display Panel 60 Prerequisites arial a dl da 2 AS 60 PPOSSQUTS Sudan ona io es a aN 61 Replacing the Display Panel 63 Procedura ae da Rod e 65 POSEGU E S cepas pes a ed cs 65 Removing the Display Hinges 64 Prerequisites o oaao a a a a a 64 e A A 65 Replacing the Display Hinges 66 PROC COU G iea acc he cado 66 POstregUIstes ruda Bi ee is a ge 66 Removing the Palm Rest 67 Prerequisites ono rs 67 7 PrOCCOUe das carr lar iria 68 Replacing the Palm Rest 70 A A 2 et ara Ae a ho ee Sear et ed 70 ROSTEQuISITOS ei a end tee Shot Bc ale Ga ete 70 Flashing the BIOS 0 0 71 Contents Before Working Inside Your Computer Before You Begin NM CAUTION To avoid data loss save and close all open files and exit all open programs before turning off your computer 1 Save and close all open files exit all open programs and turn off your computer Point to the lower or upper right corner of the s
37. t practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure NM CAUTION To avoid damage to the wireless card do not place any cables under it 1 Align the notch on the wireless card with the tab on the wireless card connector 2 Press the wireless card down into the slot on the system board and replace the screw that secures the wireless card to the system board 3 Connect the antenna cables to the wireless card K NOTE The color of the antenna cables is visible near the tip of the cables The following table provides the antenna cable color scheme for the wireless card supported by your computer Connectors on the wireless card Antenna cable color Main white triangle white Auxiliary black triangle black Postrequisites 1 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 13 2 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 11 20 Replacing the Wireless Card Removing the Keyboard DN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 10
38. the palm rest assembly on the display assembly 2 Align the screw holes on the palm rest assembly with the screw holes on the display hinges and pressing down on the display hinges close the palm rest assembly 3 Replace the screws that secure the display hinges to the palm rest assembly 4 Route the camera cable through the routing guides on the palm rest assembly 5 Adhere the tape to the camera cable 6 Connect camera cable to the system board 7 Slide the display cable into the system board and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable 8 Adhere the tape to secure the display cable Postrequisites 1 Replace the bottom cover See Replacing the Bottom Cover on page 28 2 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 24 3 Replace the wireless card See Replacing the Wireless Card on page 20 4 Replace the hard drive See Replacing the Hard Drive on page 18 5 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 13 6 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 11 Replacing the Display Assembly 55 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 Working Inside Your Computer on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For more safety best practices see the Regu
39. ve the hard drive See Removing the Hard Drive on page 16 4 Remove the wireless card See Removing the Wireless Card on page 19 5 Remove the keyboard See Removing the Keyboard on page 21 6 Remove the bottom cover See Removing the Bottom Cover on page 25 Procedure 1 Peel off the tape that secures the USB board cable to the USB board 2 Lift the latch and disconnect the USB board cable from the USB board 3 Liftthe USB board off the palm rest assembly il USB board 2 alignment post 5 connector latch 4 securing tape E USB board cable Removing the USB Board 37 Replacing the USB Board AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 Using the alignment posts place the USB board on the palm rest assembly 2 Slide the USB board cable into the USB board connector and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable 3 Adhere the tape that secures the USB board cable to the USB board Postrequisites 1 Replace the bottom cover See Replacing the Bottom Cover on page 28 2 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 24 3 Replace the
40. ving the Keyboard on page 21 Remove the bottom cover See Removing the Bottom Cover on page 25 Removing the Display Assembly 51 Procedure 1 W 52 Peel off the tape lift the latch and disconnect the display cable from the system board Disconnect the camera cable from the system board Peel the tape off the camera cable Note the camera cable routing and remove the cable from the routing guides on the palm rest assembly Remove the screws that secure the display hinges to the palm rest assembly 1 screws 3 2 tape 5 latch 4 display cable 5 tape 6 display hinges 2 7 camera cable Removing the Display Assembly 6 Open the palm rest assembly to an angle of 90 degrees to release the display hinges from the palm rest assembly 1 display hinges 2 palm rest assembly 3 display assembly Removing the Display Assembly 53 7 Lift the palm rest assembly away from the display assembly 1 palm rest assembly 54 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 Working Inside Your Computer on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 Place
41. y_compliance Procedure 1 Align the push pins on the left speaker with the slots on the palm rest assembly and snap the left speaker into place 2 Route the speaker cable through the routing guides on the palm rest assembly 3 Align the right speaker on the alignment posts and snap the right speaker into place 4 Connect the speaker cable to the system board Postrequisites 1 Replace the bottom cover See Replacing the Bottom Cover on page 28 2 Replace the keyboard See Replacing the Keyboard on page 24 3 Replace the wireless card See Replacing the Wireless Card on page 20 4 Replace the hard drive See Replacing the Hard Drive on page 18 5 Replace the battery See Replacing the Battery on page 13 6 Replace the base cover See Replacing the Base Cover on page 11 Replacing the Speakers 33 Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before Working Inside Your Computer on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover See Removing the Base Cover on page 10 2 Remove the battery See Removing the Battery on page 12 3 Remove the hard drive See Rem
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