Table of Contents
- Before You Begin
- After Working Inside Your Computer
- Switch
- Battery
- Keyboard
- Base Cover
- Memory Module(s)
- Hard Drive
- Optical Drive
- Palm Rest
- Power-Adapter Port
- Display Assembly
- Camera Module
- System Board
- Thermal-Cooling Assembly
- Processor
- Coin-Cell Battery
- Speakers
- Media Card Reader
- Daughter Board
- Mini-Card
- Flashing the BIOS
DELL 15R SE User Manual
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Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make
better use of your computer.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss
of data if instructions are not followed.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage,
personal injury, or death.
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Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2012 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
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2012 - 04 Rev. A00
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Contents | 3
Contents
1Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices . . . 7
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Recommended Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2 After Working Inside Your Computer . . . . . . . . 9
3Switch
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Removing the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Replacing the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Removing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Replacing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6 Base Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Removing the Base Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Replacing the Base Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
7 Memory Module(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Removing the Memory Module(s). . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Replacing the Memory Module(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
8Hard Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Removing the Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Replacing the Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
9 Optical Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Removing the Optical Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Replacing the Optical Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
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10 Palm Rest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Removing the Palm Rest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Replacing the Palm Rest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
11 Power-Adapter Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Removing the Power-Adapter Port . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Replacing the Power-Adapter Port . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
12 Display Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Removing the Display Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Replacing the Display Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Removing the Display Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Replacing the Display Bezel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Removing the Hinge Caps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Replacing the Hinge Caps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Removing the Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Replacing the Display Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
13 Camera Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Removing the Camera Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Replacing the Camera Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
14 System Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Removing the System Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Replacing the System Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . 53
15 Thermal-Cooling Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Removing the Thermal-Cooling Assembly . . . . . . . 55
Replacing the Thermal-Cooling Assembly . . . . . . . 57
16 Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Removing the Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Replacing the Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
17 Coin-Cell Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
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18 Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Removing the Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Replacing the Speakers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
19 Media Card Reader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Removing the Media Card Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Replacing the Media Card Reader. . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
20 Daughter Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Removing the Daughter Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Replacing the Daughter Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
21 Mini-Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Removing the Mini-Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Replacing the Mini-Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
22 Flashing the BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
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6 | Contents
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Before You Begin | 7
1Before You Begin
Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices
CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open
programs before you turn off your computer.
1Save and close all open files and exit all open programs.
2Click Start and click Shut down.
Microsoft Windows shuts down and then the computer turns off.
NOTE: If you are using a different operating system, see the documentation of
your operating system for shut-down instructions.
3Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
4Disconnect all telephone cables, network cables, and attached devices from your
computer.
5Press and hold the power button for about 5 seconds, after the computer is
unplugged, to ground the system board.
Safety Instructions
Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and
ensure your personal safety.
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices
information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
WARNING: Disconnect all power sources before opening the computer cover or
panels. After you finish working inside the computer, replace all covers, panels,
and screws before connecting to the power source.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer, ensure that the work surface is flat
and clean.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the components and cards, handle them by their
edges and avoid touching pins and contacts.
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician is authorized to remove the
computer cover and access any of the components inside the computer. See the
safety instructions for complete information about safety precautions, working
inside your computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.
CAUTION: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by
touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the
computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to
dissipate static electricity, which could harm internal components.
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8 | Before You Begin
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.
Recommended Tools
The procedures in this document may require the following tools:
•Phillips screwdriver
•Plastic scribe
•Small flat-blade screwdriver
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After Working Inside Your Computer | 9
2After Working Inside Your Computer
After you complete replacement procedures, ensure the following:
•Replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer
•Connect any external devices, cables, cards, and any other part(s) you removed
before working on your computer
•Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets
CAUTION: Before turning on your computer, replace all screws and ensure that
no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may damage your
computer.
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10 | After Working Inside Your Computer
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Switch | 11
3Switch
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. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Removing the Switch
1Slide the switch release latch to the side.
The switch pops up.
2Lift the switch off the computer.
1 display cover 2 switch release latch
3switch
12
3
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12 | Switch
Replacing the Switch
Procedure
1Align the tabs at the bottom of the switch with the slots on the display cover and
snap the switch into place.
2Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9.
1display cover 2slots
3tabs 4switch
4
1
2
3
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Battery | 13
4Battery
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. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Removing the Battery
1Close the display and turn the computer over.
2Slide the battery release latches to the unlock position.
3Lift the battery out of the battery bay.
Replacing the Battery
1Align the tabs on the battery with the slots on the battery bay and snap the battery
until it clicks into place.
2Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9.
1 battery release latches (2) 2 battery
1
2
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14 | Battery
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Keyboard | 15
5Keyboard
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. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Removing the Keyboard
Prerequisites
1Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13.
Procedure
CAUTION: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and
time-consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard.
1Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible.
2Using a plastic scribe, release the keyboard from the tabs on the palm rest and ease
the keyboard up until it clears off the palm rest.
CAUTION: Be extremely careful when removing and handling the keyboard.
Failure to do so could result in scratching the display panel.
1 tabs (4) 2 plastic scribe
3 keyboard 4 palm rest
1
2
3
4
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16 | Keyboard
3Carefully turn the keyboard over and place it on the palm rest.
4Lift the connector latch and pull the pull-tab to disconnect the keyboard cable
from the connector on the system board.
5Lift the keyboard away from the computer.
Replacing the Keyboard
Procedure
1Slide the keyboard cable into the connector on the system board and press down
on the connector latch to secure the cable.
2Slide the tabs at the bottom of the keyboard into the slots on the palm rest and
place the keyboard on the palm rest.
3Gently press around the edges of the keyboard to secure the keyboard under the
tabs on the palm rest.
4Close the display and turn the computer over.
Postrequisites
1Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13.
2Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9.
1 keyboard cable 2 connector latch
3tabs (5)
2
1
3
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Base Cover | 17
6Base Cover
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. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Removing the Base Cover
Prerequisites
1Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13.
Procedure
1Loosen the captive screws that secure the base cover to the computer base.
2Using your fingertips, pry the base cover from the computer base.
3Lift the base cover off the computer base.
1 base cover 2 captive screws (3)
1
2
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18 | Base Cover
Replacing the Base Cover
Procedure
1Slide the tabs on the base cover into the slots on the computer base and snap the
base cover into place.
2Tighten the captive screws that secure the base cover to the computer base.
Postrequisites
1Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13.
2Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9.
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Memory Module(s) | 19
7Memory Module(s)
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. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Removing the Memory Module(s)
Prerequisites
1Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13.
2Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 17.
Procedure
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory-module connector, do not use
tools to spread the memory-module securing clips.
1Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the
memory-module connector until the memory module pops up.
2Remove the memory module from the memory-module connector.
1 memory-module connector 2 securing clips (2)
3 memory module
1
2
3
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20 | Memory Module(s)
Replacing the Memory Module(s)
Procedure
1Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on the memory-module
connector.
2Slide the memory module firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and press the
memory module down until it clicks into place. If you do not hear the click, remove
the memory module and reinstall it.
NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not
boot.
Postrequisites
1Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 18.
2Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13.
3Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9.
4Turn on the computer.
As the computer boots, it detects the memory module(s) and automatically updates the
system configuration information.
To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer:
Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Security→ System.
1tab 2notch
1
2
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Hard Drive | 21
8Hard Drive
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. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the hard drive while the computer is
On or in Sleep state.
CAUTION: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when handling the
hard drive.
Removing the Hard Drive
Prerequisites
1Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13.
2Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 17.
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22 | Hard Drive
Procedure
1Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer base.
2Using the pull-tab, slide the hard-drive assembly toward the back of the computer
to disconnect the hard-drive assembly from the connector on the system board.
3Lift the hard-drive assembly out of the computer base.
1pull-tab 2screws (4)
3 hard-drive assembly
3
2
1
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Hard Drive | 23
4Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive.
5Lift the hard drive off the hard-drive bracket.
Replacing the Hard Drive
Procedure
1Remove the new hard drive from its packaging.
Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive.
2Align the screw holes on the hard drive-bracket with the screw holes on the hard
drive.
3Replace the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the
hard drive.
4Place the hard-drive assembly on the computer base.
5Using the pull-tab, slide the hard-drive assembly toward the front of the computer,
to connect the hard-drive assembly to the connector on the system board.
6Replace the screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer base.
1screws (4) 2hard drive
3 hard-drive bracket
1
2
3
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Optical Drive | 25
9Optical Drive
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. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Removing the Optical Drive
Prerequisites
1Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13.
2Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 17.
Procedure
1Remove the screw that secures the optical-drive assembly to the computer base.
2Using your fingertips, slide the optical-drive assembly out of the optical-drive bay.
1 optical-drive assembly 2 screw
2
1
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26 | Optical Drive
3Carefully pry the optical-drive bezel and remove it from the optical-drive assembly.
4Remove the screws that secure the optical-drive bracket to the optical drive.
5Remove the optical-drive bracket.
Replacing the Optical Drive
Procedure
1Align the screw holes on the optical-drive bracket with the screw holes on the
optical drive.
2Replace the screws that secure the optical-drive bracket to the optical drive.
3Align the tabs on the optical-drive bezel with the slots on the optical-drive
assembly and snap the optical-drive bezel into place.
4Slide the optical-drive assembly into the optical-drive bay until it is fully seated.
5Replace the screw that secures the optical-drive assembly to the computer base.
Postrequisites
1Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 18.
2Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13.
3Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9.
1 optical-drive bezel 2 optical drive
3 optical-drive bracket 4 screws (2)
1
2
4
3
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Palm Rest | 27
10 Palm Rest
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. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Removing the Palm Rest
Prerequisites
1Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13.
2Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 15.
3Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 17.
Procedure
1Remove the screws that secure the palm rest to the computer base.
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28 | Palm Rest
2Turn the computer over.
3Lift the connector latches and pull the pull-tabs to disconnect the power-button
board cable, touchpad cable, and hot-key board cable from the connectors on the
system board.
1 power-button board cable 2 pull-tab
3 connector latch 4 touchpad cable
5 hot-key board cable
1235
4
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Palm Rest | 29
4Remove the screws that secure the palm rest to the computer base.
5Using your fingertips, pry out the palm rest from the computer base.
CAUTION: Carefully separate the palm rest from the display assembly to avoid
damage to the display assembly.
1 screws (6) 2 palm rest
1
2
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30 | Palm Rest
6Without pulling hard on the palm-rest assembly, place it away from the display as
shown in the illustration below.
7Lift the connector latch and pull the pull-tab to disconnect the status-lights cable
from the connector on the system board.
8Lift the palm-rest assembly off the computer base.
1 connector latch 2 pull-tab
3 status-lights cable
123
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Palm Rest | 31
Replacing the Palm Rest
Procedure
1Slide the status-lights cable into the connector on the system board and press
down on the connector latch to secure the cable.
2Align the palm rest with the computer base and gently snap the palm rest into
place.
3Slide the hot-key board cable, power-button board cable, and touchpad cable into
the connectors on the system board and press down on the connector latches to
secure the cables.
4Replace the screws that secure the palm rest to the computer base.
5Turn the computer over and replace the screws that secure the palm rest to the
computer base.
Postrequisites
1Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 18.
2Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 16.
3Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13.
4Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9.
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Power-Adapter Port | 33
11 Power-Adapter Port
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. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Removing the Power-Adapter Port
Prerequisites
1Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13.
2Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 15.
3Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 17.
4Remove the palm rest. See "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 27.
Procedure
1Remove the screws that secure the power-adapter port bracket to the computer
base.
2Lift the power-adapter port bracket off the computer base.
1 screws (2) 2 power-adapter port bracket
1
2
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34 | Power-Adapter Port
3Disconnect the power-adapter port cable from the connector on the system board.
4Lift the power-adapter port off the computer base.
Replacing the Power-Adapter Port
Procedure
1Place the power-adapter port in the slot on the computer base.
2Connect the power-adapter port cable to the connector on the system board.
3Align the screw holes on the power-adapter port bracket with the screw holes on
the computer base.
4Replace the screws that secure the power-adapter port bracket to the computer
base.
Postrequisites
1Replace the palm rest. See "Replacing the Palm Rest" on page 31.
2Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 18.
3Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 16.
4Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13.
5Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9.
1 power-adapter port cable 2 system-board connector
3 power-adapter port
1
2
3
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Display Assembly | 35
12 Display Assembly
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. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Removing the Display Assembly
Prerequisites
1Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13.
2Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 15.
3Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 17.
4Remove the palm rest. See "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 27.
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Procedure
1Disconnect the antenna cables from the connectors on the Mini-Card.
2Peel the tape that secures the display cable to the system board and then
disconnect the display cable from the connector on the system board.
3Make a note of the display cable routing and remove the cable from the routing
guides.
4Remove the screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base.
5Lift the display assembly off the computer base.
1 display assembly 2 screws (6)
3 tape 4 display cable
5 antenna cables (2)
5
1
2
3
4
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Display Assembly | 37
Replacing the Display Assembly
Procedure
1Place the display assembly in position and replace the screws that secure the
display assembly to the computer base.
2Route the display cable through the routing guides and connect the display cable
to the connector on the system board.
3Adhere the tape that secures the display cable to the system board.
4Connect the antenna cables to the connectors on the Mini-Card.
Postrequisites
1Replace the palm rest. See "Replacing the Palm Rest" on page 31.
2Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 18.
3Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 16.
4Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13.
5Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9.
Removing the Display Bezel
Prerequisites
1Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13.
2Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 15.
3Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 17.
4Remove the palm rest. See "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 27.
5Remove the display assembly. See "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 35.
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Procedure
CAUTION: The display bezel is extremely fragile. Be careful when removing it to
prevent damaging the display bezel.
1Using your fingertips, carefully pry up the inside edge of the display bezel.
2Remove the display bezel.
Replacing the Display Bezel
Procedure
Align the display bezel with the display cover and gently snap the display bezel into place.
Postrequisites
1Replace the display assembly. See "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 37.
2Replace the palm rest. See "Replacing the Palm Rest" on page 31.
3Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 18.
4Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 16.
5Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13.
6Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9.
1 display bezel
1
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Removing the Hinge Caps
Prerequisites
1Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13.
2Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 15.
3Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 17.
4Remove the palm rest. See "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 27.
5Remove the display assembly. See "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 35.
6Remove the display bezel. See "Removing the Display Bezel" on page 37.
Procedure
1Remove the screws that secure the hinge caps to the display cover.
2Lift the hinge cap, and slide the antenna cables through the slot on the hinge cap.
1 hinge caps (2) 2 screws (4)
3display cover
2
1
3
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Replacing the Hinge Caps
Procedure
1Slide the antenna cables through the slot on the hinge cover
2Align the screw holes on the hinge caps with the screw holes on the display cover.
3Replace the screws that secure the hinge caps to the display cover.
Postrequisites
1Replace the display bezel. See "Replacing the Display Bezel" on page 38.
2Replace the display assembly. See "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 37.
3Replace the palm rest. See "Replacing the Palm Rest" on page 31.
4Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 18.
5Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 16.
6Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13.
Removing the Display Panel
Prerequisites
1Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13.
2Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 15.
3Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 17.
4Remove the palm rest. See "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 27.
5Remove the display assembly. See "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 35.
6Remove the display bezel. See "Removing the Display Bezel" on page 37.
7Remove the hinge caps. See "Removing the Hinge Caps" on page 39.
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Procedure
1Remove the screws that secure the display panel to the display cover.
2Carefully lift the display panel and turn it over.
1 display cover 2 display panel
3screws (8)
1
3
2
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42 | Display Assembly
3Peel and lift the tape that secures the display cable to the display-board connector
and disconnect the display cable.
4Peel the display cable from the back of the display panel.
1 display cable 2 display-board connector
3tape
3
2
1
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5Turn the display panel over and place it on a clean surface.
6Remove the screws that secure the display-panel brackets to the display panel.
7Remove the display-panel brackets off the display panel.
Replacing the Display Panel
Procedure
1Align the screw holes on the display-panel bracket with the screw holes on the
display panel and replace the screws that secure the display-panel bracket to the
display panel.
2Turn the display panel over.
3Adhere the display cable to the back of the display panel.
4Connect the display cable to the display-board connector and secure it with the
tape.
5Align the screw holes on the display panel with the screw holes on the display cover
and replace the screws that secure the display panel to the display cover.
1 screws (8) 2 display-panel brackets (2)
3 display panel
1
2
3
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44 | Display Assembly
Postrequisites
1Replace the hinge caps. See "Replacing the Hinge Caps" on page 40.
2Replace the display bezel. See "Replacing the Display Bezel" on page 38.
3Replace the display assembly. See "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 37.
4Replace the palm rest. See "Replacing the Palm Rest" on page 31.
5Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 18.
6Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 16.
7Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13.
8Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9.
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Camera Module | 45
13 Camera Module
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. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Removing the Camera Module
Prerequisites
1Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13.
2Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 15.
3Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 17.
4Remove the palm rest. See "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 27.
5Remove the display assembly. See "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 35.
6Remove the display bezel. See "Removing the Display Bezel" on page 37.
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46 | Camera Module
Procedure
1Remove the screws that secure the display panel to the display cover.
2Carefully lift the display panel and turn it over.
1 display cover 2 display panel
3screws (8)
1
3
2
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3Disconnect the camera cable from the connector on the camera module.
.
4Remove the screw that secures the camera module to the display cover.
5Lift the camera module off the display cover.
1 camera module 2 camera cable
1 tab 2 display cover
3 camera module 4 screw
1
2
3
4
1
2
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48 | Camera Module
Replacing the Camera Module
Procedure
1Use the alignment posts on the display cover to place the camera module
in position.
Ensure that the camera module is secured under the tab on the display cover.
2Connect the camera cable to the connector on the camera module.
3Replace the screw that secures the camera module to the display cover.
4Turn the display panel over and place it on the display cover.
5Align the screw holes on the display panel with the screw holes on the
display cover.
6Replace the screws that secure the display panel to the display cover.
Postrequisites
1Replace the display bezel. See "Replacing the Display Bezel" on page 38.
2Replace the display assembly. See "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 37.
3Replace the palm rest. See "Replacing the Palm Rest" on page 31.
4Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 18.
5Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 16.
6Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13.
7Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9.
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System Board | 49
14 System Board
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. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Removing the System Board
Prerequisites
1Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13.
2Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 17.
3Remove the memory module(s). See "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on
page 19.
4Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 3 in "Removing the Hard Drive" on
page 21.
5Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in "Removing the Optical Drive" on
page 25.
6Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 15.
7Remove the palm rest. See "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 27.
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50 | System Board
Procedure
NOTE: Your computer’s Service Tag is stored in the system board. You must enter
the Service Tag in the BIOS after you replace the system-board assembly.
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 assembly.
1Remove the screws that secure the power-adapter port bracket to the computer
base.
2Lift the power-adapter port bracket off the computer base.
1 screws (2) 2 power-adapter port bracket
1
2
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3Disconnect the power-adapter port cable, fan cable, and speakers cable from the
connectors on the system board.
4Peel the tape that secures the display cable to the system board and then
disconnect the display cable from the connector on the system board.
5Lift the connector latch and pull the pull-tab to disconnect the Media Card Reader
cable from the connector on the system board.
.
1 power-adapter port cable 2 fan cable
3 system-board assembly 4 speakers cable
5 connector latch 6 pull-tab
7 Media Card Reader cable 8 display cable
9tape
1
3
4
5
8
2
6
7
9
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52 | System Board
6Remove the screws that secure the system board to the computer base.
7Lift the system board to disconnect the connector on the system board from the
connector on the daughter board.
8Lift the system board at an angle and release the connectors on the system board
from the slots on the computer base.
9Remove the thermal-cooling assembly. See "Removing the Thermal-Cooling
Assembly" on page 55.
10 Remove the processor. See "Removing the Processor" on page 59.
Replacing the System Board
Procedure
1Replace the processor. See "Replacing the Processor" on page 61.
2Replace the thermal-cooling assembly. See "Replacing the Thermal-Cooling
Assembly" on page 57.
3Slide the connectors on the system board into the slots on the computer base.
4Gently press the system board to connect the connector on the system board to
the connector on the daughter board.
5Replace the screws that secure the system board to the computer base.
1 system-board assembly 2 screws (6)
1
2
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6Slide the Media Card Reader cable into the connector on the system board and
press down on the connector latch to secure the cable.
7Connect the display cable to the connector on the system board and adhere the
tape that secures the cable to the system board.
8Connect the power-adapter port cable, fan cable, and speakers cable to the
connectors on the system board.
9Align the screw holes on the power-adapter port bracket with the screw holes on
the computer base.
10 Replace the screws that secure the power-adapter port bracket to the computer
base.
Postrequisites
1Replace the palm rest. See "Replacing the Palm Rest" on page 31.
2Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 16.
3Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on
page 26.
4Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 6 in "Replacing the Hard Drive" on
page 23.
5Replace the memory module(s). See "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on
page 20.
6Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 18.
7Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13.
8Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9.
Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS
1Turn on the computer.
2Press <F2> during POST to enter the system setup program.
3Navigate to the main tab and enter the Service Tag in the Service Tag Setting field.
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Thermal-Cooling Assembly | 55
15 Thermal-Cooling Assembly
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. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Removing the Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Prerequisites
1Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13.
2Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 17.
3Remove the memory module(s). See "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on
page 19.
4Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 3 in "Removing the Hard Drive" on
page 21.
5Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in "Removing the Optical Drive" on
page 25.
6Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 15.
7Remove the palm rest. See "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 27.
8Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 8 in "Removing the System Board" on
page 49.
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56 | Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Procedure
1In sequential order (indicated on the thermal-cooling assembly), remove the
screws that secure the thermal-cooling assembly to the system board.
2Lift the thermal-cooling assembly off the system board.
1 thermal-cooling assembly 2 screws (7)
1
2
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Replacing the Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Procedure
1Align the screw holes on the thermal-cooling assembly with the screw holes on the
system board.
2In sequential order (indicated on the thermal-cooling assembly), replace screws
that secure the thermal-cooling assembly to the system board.
Postrequisites
1Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 10 in "Replacing the System Board" on
page 52.
2Replace the palm rest. See "Replacing the Palm Rest" on page 31.
3Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 16.
4Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on
page 26.
5Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 6 in "Replacing the Hard Drive" on
page 23.
6Replace the memory module(s). See "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on
page 20.
7Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 18.
8Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13.
9Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9.
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58 | Thermal-Cooling Assembly
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Processor | 59
16 Processor
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. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Removing the Processor
Prerequisites
1Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13.
2Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 17.
3Remove the memory module(s). See "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on
page 19.
4Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 3 in "Removing the Hard Drive" on
page 21.
5Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in "Removing the Optical Drive" on
page 25.
6Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 15.
7Remove the palm rest. See "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 27.
8Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 8 in "Removing the System Board" on
page 49.
9Remove the thermal-cooling assembly. See "Removing the Thermal-Cooling
Assembly" on page 55.
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60 | Processor
Procedure
1To loosen the ZIF socket, use a small, flat-blade screwdriver and rotate the
ZIF-socket cam screw counterclockwise until it comes to the cam stop.
CAUTION: To ensure maximum cooling for the processor, do not touch the heat
transfer areas on the processor thermal cooling assembly. The oils in your skin
can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal pads.
CAUTION: When removing the processor module, pull the module straight up.
Be careful not to bend the pins on the processor module.
2Lift the processor module from the ZIF socket.
1 processor 2 ZIF socket
3 pin-1 corner 4 ZIF-socket cam screw
2
4
1
3
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Replacing the Processor
Procedure
NOTE: If you install a new processor, a new thermal cooling assembly including an
affixed thermal pad or a new thermal pad along with documentation to illustrate
proper installation is shipped.
1Align the pin-1 corner of the processor module with the pin-1 corner of the ZIF
socket, then insert the processor module.
NOTE: The pin-1 corner of the processor module has a triangle that aligns with the
triangle on the pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket.
When the processor module is properly seated, all four corners are aligned at the
same height. If one or more corners of the module are higher than the others, the
module is not seated properly.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor, hold the screwdriver perpendicular
to the processor when turning the cam screw.
2Tighten the ZIF socket by turning the cam screw clockwise to secure the processor
module to the system board.
Postrequisites
1Replace the thermal-cooling assembly. See "Replacing the Thermal-Cooling
Assembly" on page 57.
2Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 10 in "Replacing the System Board" on
page 52.
3Replace the palm rest. See "Replacing the Palm Rest" on page 31.
4Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 16.
5Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on
page 26.
6Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 6 in "Replacing the Hard Drive" on
page 23.
7Replace the memory module(s). See "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on
page 20.
8Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 18.
9Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13.
10 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9.
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62 | Processor
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Coin-Cell Battery | 63
17 Coin-Cell Battery
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on
page 7. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
WARNING: The battery may explode if installed incorrectly. Replace the battery
only with the same or equivalent type. Discard used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
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
1Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13.
2Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 17.
3Remove the memory module(s). See "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on
page 19.
4Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 3 in "Removing the Hard Drive" on
page 21.
5Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in "Removing the Optical Drive" on
page 25.
6Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 15.
7Remove the palm rest. See "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 27.
8Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 8 in "Removing the System Board" on
page 49.
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Procedure
Using a plastic scribe, gently pry the coin-cell battery out of the battery socket on the
system board.
1 battery socket 2 coin-cell battery
3 plastic scribe
12
3
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Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
Procedure
With the positive-side facing up, snap the coin-cell battery into the battery socket on the
system board.
Postrequisites
1Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 10 in "Replacing the System Board" on
page 52.
2Replace the palm rest. See "Replacing the Palm Rest" on page 31.
3Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 16.
4Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on
page 26.
5Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 6 in "Replacing the Hard Drive" on
page 23.
6Replace the memory module(s). See "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on
page 20.
7Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 18.
8Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13.
9Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9.
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66 | Coin-Cell Battery
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18 Speakers
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. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Removing the Speakers
Prerequisites
1Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13.
2Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 17.
3Remove the memory module(s). See "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on
page 19.
4Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 3 in "Removing the Hard Drive" on
page 21.
5Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in "Removing the Optical Drive" on
page 25.
6Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 15.
7Remove the palm rest. See "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 27.
8Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 8 in "Removing the System Board" on
page 49.
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Procedure
1Remove the screws that secure the speakers to the computer base.
2Lift the speakers along with its cable away from the computer base.
1 screws (4) 2 speakers
2
1
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Replacing the Speakers
Procedure
1Align the screw holes on the speakers with the screw holes on the computer base
and place the speakers on the computer base.
2Replace the screws that secure the speakers to the computer base.
Postrequisites
1Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 10 in "Replacing the System Board" on
page 52.
2Replace the palm rest. See "Replacing the Palm Rest" on page 31.
3Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 16.
4Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on
page 26.
5Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 6 in "Replacing the Hard Drive" on
page 23.
6Replace the memory module(s). See "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on
page 20.
7Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 18.
8Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13.
9Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9.
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70 | Speakers
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Media Card Reader | 71
19 Media Card Reader
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. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Removing the Media Card Reader
Prerequisites
1Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13.
2Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 17.
3Remove the memory module(s). See "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on
page 19.
4Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 3 in "Removing the Hard Drive" on
page 21.
5Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in "Removing the Optical Drive" on
page 25.
6Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 15.
7Remove the palm rest. See "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 27.
8Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 8 in "Removing the System Board" on
page 49.
9Remove the speakers. See "Removing the Speakers" on page 67.
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72 | Media Card Reader
Procedure
1Remove the screw that secures the Media Card Reader to the computer base.
2Make note of the Media Card Reader cable routing.
3Lift the Media Card Reader along with its cable away from the computer base.
1 Media Card Reader 2 screw
1
2
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Replacing the Media Card Reader
Procedure
1Align the screw holes on the Media Card Reader with the screw holes on the
computer base and place the Media Card Reader on the computer base.
2Replace the screw that secures the Media Card Reader to the computer base.
Postrequisites
1Replace the speakers. See "Replacing the Speakers" on page 69.
1Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 10 in "Replacing the System Board" on
page 52.
2Replace the palm rest. See "Replacing the Palm Rest" on page 31.
3Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 16.
4Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on
page 26.
5Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 6 in "Replacing the Hard Drive" on
page 23.
6Replace the memory module(s). See "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on
page 20.
7Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 18.
8Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13.
9Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9.
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74 | Media Card Reader
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20 Daughter Board
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. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Removing the Daughter Board
Prerequisites
1Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13.
2Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 17.
3Remove the memory module(s). See "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on
page 19.
4Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 3 in "Removing the Hard Drive" on
page 21.
5Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in "Removing the Optical Drive" on
page 25.
6Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 15.
7Remove the palm rest. See "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 27.
8Remove the Mini-Card. See "Removing the Mini-Card" on page 79.
9Remove the display assembly. See "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 35.
10 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 8 in "Removing the System Board" on
page 49.
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Procedure
1Remove the screws that secure the daughter board to the computer base.
2Lift the daughter board away from the computer base.
1 daughter board 2 screws (4)
1
2
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Replacing the Daughter Board
Procedure
1Align the screw holes on the daughter board with the screw holes on the computer
base.
2Replace the screws that secure the daughter board to the computer base.
Postrequisites
1Replace the display assembly. See "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 37.
2Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 10 in "Replacing the System Board" on
page 52.
3Replace the Mini-Card. See "Replacing the Mini-Card" on page 80.
4Replace the palm rest. See "Replacing the Palm Rest" on page 31.
5Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 16.
6Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on
page 26.
7Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 6 in "Replacing the Hard Drive" on
page 23.
8Replace the memory module(s). See "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on
page 20.
9Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 18.
10 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13.
11 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9.
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21 Mini-Card
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. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Mini-Cards
from sources other than Dell.
If you ordered a wireless Mini-Card with your computer, the card is already installed.
Your computer has one half Mini-Card slot which supports a Wireless Local Area
Network (WLAN) + Bluetooth combo card, Wi-Fi, and Worldwide Interoperability for
Microwave Access (WiMax) cards.
Removing the Mini-Card
Prerequisites
1Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13.
2Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 15.
3Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 17.
4Remove the palm rest. See "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 27.
Procedure
1Disconnect the antenna cables from the connectors on the Mini-Card.
2Remove the screw that secures the Mini-Card to the connector on the daughter
board.
1 screw 2 Mini-Card
3 antenna cables (2)
3
2
1
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3Lift the Mini-Card out of the connector on the daughter board.
CAUTION: When the Mini-Card is not in the computer, store it in protective
antistatic packaging. For more information, see "Protecting Against Electrostatic
Discharge" in the safety information that shipped with your computer.
Replacing the Mini-Card
Procedure
1Remove the new Mini-Card from its packaging.
2Align the notch on the Mini-Card with the tab on the connector on the daughter
board.
CAUTION: Use firm and even pressure to slide the Mini-Card into place. If you use
excessive force, you may damage the connector.
CAUTION: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel
resistance, check the connectors on the Mini-Card and on the daughter board,
and realign the Mini-Card.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the Mini-Card, never place cables under the
wireless Mini-Card.
3Insert the Mini-Card connector at a 45-degree angle into the connector on the
daughter board.
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4Press the other end of the Mini-Card down into the slot on the daughter board and
replace the screw that secures the Mini-Card to the daughter board.
5Connect the antenna cables to the connectors on the Mini-Card.
The following table provides the wireless antenna cable color scheme for the
Mini-Cards supported by your computer.
Postrequisites
1Replace the palm rest. See "Replacing the Palm Rest" on page 31.
2Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 18.
3Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 16.
4Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13.
5Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9.
Connectors on the Mini-Card Antenna Cable Color Scheme
WLAN + Bluetooth (2 cables)
Main WLAN + Bluetooth (white triangle)
Auxiliary WLAN + Bluetooth
(black triangle)
white
black
WWAN (2 antenna cables)
Main WWAN (white triangle)
Auxiliary WWAN (black triangle)
white
black
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22 Flashing the BIOS
The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when
replacing the system board.
To flash the BIOS:
1Turn on the computer.
2Go to support.dell.com/support/downloads.
3Locate the BIOS update file for your computer:
NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located on a label at the bottom
of your computer. For more information, see the Quick Start Guide that
shipped with your computer.
If you have your computer’s Service Tag or Express Service Code:
aEnter your computer’s Service Tag or Express Service Code in the Service Tag
or Express Service Code field.
bClick Submit and proceed to step 4.
If you do not have your computer’s Service Tag or Express Service Code:
aSelect one of the following options:
• Automatically detect my Service Tag for me
• Choose from My Products and Services List
• Choose from a list of all Dell products
bClick Continue and follow the instructions on the screen.
4A list of results appears on the screen. Click BIOS.
5Click Download File to download the latest BIOS file.
6In the Please select your download method below window, click
For Single File Download via Browser, and then click Download Now.
7In the Save As window, select an appropriate location to download the file on your
computer.
8If the Download Complete window appears, click Close.
9Navigate to the folder where you downloaded the BIOS update file.
The file icon appears in the folder and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS
update file.
10 Double-click the BIOS update file icon and follow the instructions that appear on
the screen.
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