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book.book Page 2 Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:56 AM 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. ____________________ © 2013 Dell Inc. Trademarks used in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, and Inspiron™ are trademarks of Dell Inc.
book.book Page 3 Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:56 AM Contents Before Working Inside Your Computer Before You Begin . . . Recommended Tools . Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 9 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . After Working Inside Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
book.book Page 4 Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:56 AM Removing the Memory Module(s). Prerequisites. Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacing the Memory Module(s) . Procedure . . . Postrequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the Hard Drive Prerequisites.
book.book Page 5 Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:56 AM Removing the I/O Board Prerequisites. Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacing the I/O Board Procedure . . . Postrequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
book.book Page 6 Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:56 AM Removing the Speakers . Prerequisites. Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacing the Speakers . Procedure . . . Postrequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
book.book Page 7 Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:56 AM Removing the Camera Module . Prerequisites. Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacing the Camera Module Procedure . . . Postrequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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book.book Page 9 Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:56 AM Before Working Inside Your Computer Before You Begin CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer. 1 Save and close all open files, exit all open programs, and turn off your computer. • Windows 8: Point to the lower/upper-right corner of the screen to open the Charms sidebar and click Settings→ Power→ Shut down. • Windows 7: Click Start → Shut down.
book.book Page 10 Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:56 AM Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and make sure 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.
book.book Page 11 Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:56 AM After Working Inside Your Computer CAUTION: Leaving stray or loose screws inside your computer may severely damage your computer. 1 Replace all screws and make sure that no stray screws remain inside your computer. 2 Connect any cables, peripherals, and any other part(s) you removed before working on your computer. 3 Connect your computer to the electrical outlet. 4 Turn on your computer.
book.book Page 12 Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:56 AM Removing the Battery 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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
book.book Page 13 Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:56 AM Replacing the Battery 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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
book.book Page 14 Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:56 AM Removing the Optical Drive 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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
book.book Page 15 Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:56 AM 3 Remove the screw that secures the optical-drive bracket to the optical-drive assembly and remove the optical-drive bracket. 4 Carefully pull the optical-drive bezel and remove it from the optical drive.
book.book Page 16 Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:56 AM Replacing the Optical Drive 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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
book.book Page 17 Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:56 AM Removing the Keyboard 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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
book.book Page 18 Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:56 AM 3 Turn the keyboard over and place it on the palm rest. 4 Lift the connector latch and disconnect the keyboard cable from the keyboard-cable connector. 5 Lift the keyboard off the palm rest.
book.book Page 19 Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:56 AM Replacing the Keyboard 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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
book.book Page 20 Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:56 AM Removing the Base Cover 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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
book.book Page 21 Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:56 AM Replacing the Base Cover 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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
book.book Page 22 Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:56 AM Removing the Memory Module(s) 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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
book.book Page 23 Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:56 AM Replacing the Memory Module(s) 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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
book.book Page 24 Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:56 AM Removing the Hard Drive 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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
book.book Page 25 Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:56 AM 4 Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive. 5 Using the pull-tab, lift the hard-drive bracket off the hard drive.
book.book Page 26 Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:56 AM Replacing the Hard Drive 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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
book.book Page 27 Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:56 AM Removing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
book.book Page 28 Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:56 AM Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
book.book Page 29 Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:56 AM Removing the Palm Rest 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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
book.book Page 30 Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:56 AM 2 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible. 3 Lift the connector latches and, using the pull-tabs, disconnect the power-button cable and touchpad cable from the system board.
book.book Page 31 Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:56 AM 4 Remove the screws that secure the palm rest to the computer base. 5 Using a plastic scribe, gently lift and release the tabs on the palm rest from the slots on the computer base. CAUTION: Separate the palm rest from the display assembly carefully to avoid damage to the display assembly. 6 Lift the palm rest off the computer base.
book.book Page 32 Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:56 AM Replacing the Palm Rest 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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
book.book Page 33 Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:56 AM Removing the Wireless Mini-Card 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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
book.book Page 34 Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:56 AM 3 Slide and remove the wireless mini-card out of the mini-card connector.
book.book Page 35 Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:56 AM Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card 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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
book.book Page 36 Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:56 AM Removing the I/O Board 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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
book.book Page 37 Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:56 AM Replacing the I/O Board 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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
book.book Page 38 Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:56 AM Removing the System Board 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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
book.book Page 39 Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:56 AM Procedure 1 Disconnect the power-adapter-port cable and the speaker cable from the system board. 2 Peel off the Mylar sleeve from the system board.
book.book Page 40 Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:56 AM 3 Peel off the tape that secures the display cable to the system board and disconnect the display cable from the system board. 4 Lift the connector latch and, using the pull-tab, disconnect the I/O-board cable from the system board.
book.book Page 41 Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:56 AM 5 Remove the screws that secure the system board to the computer base. 6 Lift the system-board assembly at an angle and release the system-board ports from the slots on the computer base. 7 Lift the system-board assembly off the computer base. 2 1 1 screws (5) 2 system-board assembly 8 Turn the system-board assembly over. 9 Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive interposer board to the system-board assembly.
book.book Page 42 Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:56 AM Replacing the System Board 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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
book.book Page 43 Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:56 AM Postrequisites 1 Replace the wireless mini-card. See "Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card" on page 35. 2 Replace the palm rest. See "Replacing the Palm Rest" on page 32. 3 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 19. 4 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 5 in "Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 26. 5 Replace the coin-cell battery. See "Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery" on page 28. 6 Replace the memory module(s).
book.book Page 44 Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:56 AM Removing the Fan 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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
book.book Page 45 Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:56 AM Replacing the Fan 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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
book.book Page 46 Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:56 AM Removing the Heat Sink 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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
book.book Page 47 Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:56 AM Replacing the Heat Sink 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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
book.book Page 48 Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:56 AM Removing the Hard-Drive Interposer Board 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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
book.book Page 49 Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:56 AM Replacing the Hard-Drive Interposer Board 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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
book.book Page 50 Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:56 AM Removing the Speakers 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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
book.book Page 51 Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:56 AM Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the speakers to the computer base. 2 Note the speaker-cable routing and remove the cable from its routing guides. 3 Lift the speakers, along with the speaker cable, off the computer base.
book.book Page 52 Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:56 AM Replacing the Speakers 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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
book.book Page 53 Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:56 AM Removing the Display Assembly 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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
book.book Page 54 Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:56 AM Procedure 1 Note the antenna-cable routing and remove the cable from its routing guides. 2 Remove the screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base. 3 Lift the display assembly off the computer base.
book.book Page 55 Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:56 AM Replacing the Display Assembly 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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
book.book Page 56 Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:56 AM Removing the Display Bezel 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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
book.book Page 57 Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:56 AM Procedure 1 Using your fingertips, carefully pry up the inside edge of the display bezel. 2 Remove the display bezel off the display back-cover.
book.book Page 58 Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:56 AM Replacing the Display Bezel 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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
book.book Page 59 Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:56 AM Removing the Display Hinges 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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
book.book Page 60 Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:56 AM Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the display hinges to the display back-cover. 2 Lift the display hinges off the display back-cover.
book.book Page 61 Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:56 AM Replacing the Display Hinges 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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
book.book Page 62 Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:56 AM Removing the Display Panel 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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
book.book Page 63 Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:56 AM Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the display panel to the display back-cover. 2 Gently lift the display panel and turn it over. 1 2 3 1 display panel 3 display back-cover 2 screws (12) 3 Peel off the tape adhered over the display cable. 4 Disconnect the display cable from the display panel.
book.book Page 64 Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:56 AM Replacing the Display Panel 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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
book.book Page 65 Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:56 AM Removing the Camera Module 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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
book.book Page 66 Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:56 AM Procedure 1 Disconnect the camera cable from the camera module. 2 Remove the screw that secures the camera module to the display back-cover. 3 Lift the camera module off the display back-cover.
book.book Page 67 Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:56 AM Replacing the Camera Module 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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
book.book Page 68 Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:56 AM Removing the Power-Adapter Port 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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
book.book Page 69 Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:56 AM Procedure 1 Note the routing of the power-adapter port cable and remove it from the routing guides on the computer base. 2 Lift the power-adapter port, along with its cable, off the computer base.
book.book Page 70 Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:56 AM Replacing the Power-Adapter Port 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 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
book.book Page 71 Thursday, July 4, 2013 10:56 AM 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 Go to 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 your computer's service tag.