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book.book Page 2 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM 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. ____________________ © 2012 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
book.book Page 3 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM Contents 1 Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recommended Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 After Working Inside Your Computer . 3 Switch . 4 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 13 . . . . . . . . . . . .
book.book Page 4 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM 10 Wireless Mini-Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the Wireless Mini-Card . Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card . 11 mSATA Card (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Removing the mSATA Card Replacing the mSATA Card 12 Palm Rest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 13 Coin-Cell Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
book.book Page 5 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM 19 Camera Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the Camera Module. Replacing the Camera Module . 20 System Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 74 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the System Board . . . . . . Replacing the System Board . . . . . . Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS . 21 Heat Sink . . . . . . . . . . . 75 79 80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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book.book Page 7 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM 1 Before 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. 1 Save and close all open files and exit all open programs. 2 Follow the instructions to shut down your computer based on the operating system installed on your computer.
book.book Page 8 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM 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.
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book.book Page 11 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM 3 Switch 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 1 Slide the switch release latch to the side. The switch pops up. 2 Lift the switch off the computer.
book.book Page 12 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM Replacing the Switch 1 Align the tabs at the bottom of the switch with the slots on the display cover and snap the switch into place. NOTE: Ensure that the tabs on the switch are secured in the slots on the display cover. 1 2 1 tabs 2 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.
book.book Page 13 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM 4 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. Removing the Battery 1 Close the display and turn the computer over. 2 Slide the battery release latches to the unlock position.
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book.book Page 15 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM 5 Keyboard 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 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13.
book.book Page 16 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM Procedure CAUTION: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. 1 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible. 2 Using a plastic scribe, release the keyboard from the tabs on the palm rest and ease the keyboard up until it clears off the palm rest. CAUTION: Be extremely careful when removing and handling the keyboard.
book.book Page 17 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM 3 Carefully turn the keyboard over and place it on the palm rest. 4 Lift the connector latch and pull the pull-tab to disconnect the keyboard cable from the system-board connector. 5 Lift the keyboard away from the computer.
book.book Page 18 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM Replacing the Keyboard Procedure 1 Slide the keyboard cable into the system-board connector and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable. 2 Slide the tabs at the bottom of the keyboard into the slots on the palm rest and place the keyboard on the palm rest. 3 Gently press around the edges of the keyboard to secure the keyboard under the tabs on the palm rest. 4 Close the display and turn the computer over.
book.book Page 19 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM 6 Base 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 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13.
book.book Page 20 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM Replacing the Base Cover Procedure 1 Slide the tabs on the base cover into the slots on the computer base and snap the base cover into place. 2 Tighten the captive screws that secure the base cover to the computer base. Postrequisites 1 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13. 2 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.
book.book Page 21 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM 7 Memory 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 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 2 Remove the base cover.
book.book Page 22 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM Replacing the Memory Module(s) Procedure CAUTION: If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the connector labeled "DIMM A" before you install a memory module in the connector labeled "DIMM B." 1 Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on the memory-module connector. 2 Slide the memory module firmly into the connector at a 45-degree angle, and press the memory module down until it clicks into place.
book.book Page 23 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM 8 Hard Drive(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. 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.
book.book Page 24 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer base. 2 Slide the hard-drive assembly toward the side of the computer to disconnect it from the system-board connector. 3 Lift the hard-drive assembly off the computer base.
book.book Page 25 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM 4 Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive. 5 Lift the hard-drive bracket off the hard drive.
book.book Page 26 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM Replacing the Hard Drive(s) Procedure 1 Remove the new hard drive from its packaging. Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive. 2 Align the screw holes on the hard drive-bracket with the screw holes on the hard drive. 3 Replace the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive. 4 Place the hard-drive assembly on the computer base. 5 Slide the hard-drive assembly to connect it to the system-board connector.
book.book Page 27 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM 9 Optical 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 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 2 Remove the base cover.
book.book Page 28 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM 3 Carefully pry the optical-drive bezel and remove it from the optical-drive assembly. 4 Remove the screws that secure the optical-drive bracket to the optical drive. 5 Remove the optical-drive bracket.
book.book Page 29 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM Replacing the Optical Drive Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the optical-drive bracket with the screw holes on the optical drive. 2 Replace the screws that secure the optical-drive bracket to the optical drive. 3 Align the tabs on the optical-drive bezel with the slots on the optical-drive assembly and snap the optical-drive bezel into place. 4 Slide the optical-drive assembly into the optical-drive bay until it is fully seated.
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book.book Page 31 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM 10 Wireless 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 wireless Mini-Cards from sources other than Dell.
book.book Page 32 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM Procedure 1 Disconnect the antenna cables from the connectors on the Mini-Card. 2 Remove the screw that secures the Mini-Card to the system-board connector. 4 3 2 1 3 1 antenna cables (2) 2 Mini-Card 3 screw 4 system-board connector Lift the Mini-Card out of the system-board connector. CAUTION: When the Mini-Card is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging.
book.book Page 33 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card Procedure 1 Remove the new Mini-Card from its packaging. 2 Align the notch on the Mini-Card with the tab on the system-board connector. CAUTION: Use firm and even pressure to slide the Mini-Card into place. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector. CAUTION: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion.
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book.book Page 35 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM 11 mSATA Card (Optional) 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 mSATA cards from sources other than Dell.
book.book Page 36 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM Procedure 1 Remove the screw that secures the mSATA card to the system-board connector. 2 Lift the mSATA card out of the system-board connector. 2 3 1 1 mSATA card 2 3 system-board connector screw CAUTION: When the mSATA 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.
book.book Page 37 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM Replacing the mSATA Card Procedure 1 Remove the new mSATA card from its packaging. 2 Align the notch on the mSATA card with the tab on the system-board connector. CAUTION: Use firm and even pressure to slide the mSATA card into place. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the mSATA card, never place cables under the mSATA card.
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book.book Page 39 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM 12 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 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 2 Remove the keyboard.
book.book Page 40 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM 2 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible. 3 Remove the screws that secure the palm rest to the computer base. 4 Lift the connector latches and pull the pull-tabs to disconnect the hot-key board cable, power-button board cable, and touch-pad cable from the connectors on the system board. CAUTION: Carefully separate the palm rest from the display assembly to avoid damage to the display assembly.
book.book Page 41 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM Replacing the Palm Rest Procedure 1 Align the palm rest with the computer base and gently snap the palm rest into place. 2 Slide the hot-key board cable, power-button board cable, and touch-pad cable into the connectors on the system board and press down on the connector latches to secure the cables. 3 Replace the screws that secure the palm rest to the computer base. 4 Close the display and turn the computer over.
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book.book Page 43 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM 13 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.
book.book Page 44 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM Procedure 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. Using a plastic scribe, gently pry out the coin-cell battery out of the battery socket on the system board.
book.book Page 45 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM 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 1 Replace the palm rest. See "Replacing the Palm Rest" on page 41. 2 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 29. 3 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 20. 4 Replace the keyboard.
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book.book Page 47 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM 14 Fan 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 Fan Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 2 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 19.
book.book Page 48 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM Replacing the Fan Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the fan with the screw holes on the computer base. 2 Replace the screws that secure the fan to computer base. 3 Connect the fan cable to the system-board connector. Postrequisites 1 Replace the palm rest. See "Replacing the Palm Rest" on page 41. 2 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 29. 3 Replace the base cover.
book.book Page 49 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM 15 LAN 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 LAN Board Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 2 Remove the keyboard.
book.book Page 50 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the LAN board to the computer base. 2 Carefully turn the LAN board over. 3 Pull the pull-tab to disconnect the LAN-board cable from the LAN-board connector. 4 Remove the LAN board away from the computer base.
book.book Page 51 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM Replacing the LAN Board Procedure 1 Connect the LAN-board cable to the LAN-board connector. 2 Carefully turn the LAN board over and align the screw holes on the LAN board with the screw holes on the computer base. 3 Replace the screws that secure the LAN board to the computer base. Postrequisites 1 Replace the palm rest. See "Replacing the Palm Rest" on page 41.
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book.book Page 53 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM 16 LAN-USB Cable 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 LAN-USB Cable Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 2 Remove the keyboard.
book.book Page 54 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM Procedure 1 Pull the pull-tab to disconnect the USB-board cable from the USB-board connector. 2 Pull the pull-tab to disconnect the LAN-USB cable from the system-board connector. 3 Make a note of the LAN-USB cable routing and remove the cable from the routing guides on the computer base. 4 Peel off the LAN-USB cable from the computer base.
book.book Page 55 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM Replacing the LAN-USB Cable Procedure 1 Adhere the LAN-USB cable to the computer base. 2 Route the LAN-USB cable through the routing guides on the computer base. 3 Connect the LAN-USB cable to the system-board connector. 4 Connect the USB-board cable to the USB-board connector. Postrequisites 1 Replace the LAN board. See "Replacing the LAN Board" on page 51. 2 Replace the palm rest. See "Replacing the Palm Rest" on page 41.
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book.book Page 57 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM 17 USB 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 USB Board Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 2 Remove the keyboard.
book.book Page 58 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM Procedure 1 Pull the pull-tab to disconnect the USB-board cable from the USB-board connector. 2 Remove the screw that secures the USB board to the computer base. 3 Lift the USB board away from the computer base.
book.book Page 59 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM Replacing the USB Board Procedure 1 Align the screw hole on the USB board with the screw hole on the computer base. 2 Replace the screw that secures the USB board to the computer base. 3 Connect the USB-board cable to the USB-board connector. Postrequisites 1 Replace the palm rest. See "Replacing the Palm Rest" on page 41. 2 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 29. 3 Replace the base cover.
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book.book Page 61 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM 18 Display 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 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 2 Remove the keyboard.
book.book Page 62 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM Procedure 1 Close the display and turn the computer over. 2 Disconnect the antenna cables from the connectors on the Mini-Card. See "Removing the Wireless Mini-Card" on page 31. 3 Make a note of the antenna cables routing and remove the cables from the routing guides. 4 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible. 5 Pull the antenna cables up through the slot on the computer base.
book.book Page 63 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM Replacing the Display Assembly Procedure 1 Place the display assembly in position and replace the screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base. 2 Route the display cable through the routing guides and connect the display cable to the system-board connector. 3 Route the antenna cables through the routing guides and slide the cables through the slot on the computer base. 4 Close the display and turn the computer over.
book.book Page 64 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM Removing the Display Bezel Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 2 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 15. 3 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 19. 4 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 27. 5 Remove the palm rest. See "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 39. 6 Remove the display assembly.
book.book Page 65 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM Replacing the Display Bezel Procedure Align the display bezel over the display panel and gently snap it into place. Postrequisites 1 Replace the display assembly. See "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 63. 2 Replace the palm rest. See "Replacing the Palm Rest" on page 41. 3 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 29. 4 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 20.
book.book Page 66 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM Removing the Display Panel Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 2 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 15. 3 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 19. 4 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 27. 5 Remove the palm rest. See "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 39. 6 Remove the display assembly.
book.book Page 67 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM 3 Peel and lift the tape that secures the display cable to the display-board connector and then disconnect the display cable. 4 Peel the display cable from the back of the display panel.
book.book Page 68 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM 5 Turn the display panel over and place it on a clean surface. 6 Remove the screws that secure the display-panel brackets to the display panel.
book.book Page 69 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM Replacing the Display Panel Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the display-panel brackets with the screw holes on the display panel and replace the screws that secure the display-panel brackets to the display panel. 2 Turn the display panel over. 3 Adhere the display cable to the back of the display panel. 4 Connect the display cable to the display-board connector and secure it with the tape.
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book.book Page 71 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM 19 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 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 2 Remove the keyboard.
book.book Page 72 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the display panel to the display cover. 2 Carefully lift the display panel and turn it over.
book.book Page 73 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM 3 Pry the camera module from the display cover. 4 Turn the camera module over. 5 Peel and lift the tape that secures the camera cable to the camera module. 6 Disconnect the camera cable from the camera-module connector. 7 Lift the camera module off the display cover.
book.book Page 74 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM Replacing the Camera Module Procedure 1 Connect the camera cable to the camera-module connector and secure it with the tape. 2 Use the alignment posts on the display cover to place the camera module in position and adhere the camera module to the display cover. 3 Align the screw holes on the display panel with the screw holes on the display cover. 4 Replace the screws that secure the display panel to the display cover.
book.book Page 75 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM 20 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 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 2 Remove the keyboard.
book.book Page 76 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM 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. 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. 1 Close the display and turn the computer over. 2 Disconnect the subwoofer cable from the system-board connector.
book.book Page 77 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM 3 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible. 4 Pull the pull-tab to disconnect the display cable and LAN-USB cable from the connectors on the system board. 5 Disconnect the speakers cable from the system-board connector. 6 Remove the screws that secure the system-board assembly to the computer base. 7 Remove the screw that secures the power-adapter port to the computer base.
book.book Page 78 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM 9 10 Turn the system-board assembly over along with the power-adapter port cable. Disconnect the power-adapter port cable from the system-board connector. 1 1 power-adapter port 2 2 power-adapter port cable 11 Remove the heat sink. See "Removing the Heat Sink" on page 81. 12 Remove the processor. See "Removing the Processor" on page 85.
book.book Page 79 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM Replacing the System Board Procedure 1 Replace the processor. See "Replacing the Processor" on page 87. 2 Replace the heat sink. See "Replacing the Heat Sink" on page 83. 3 Connect the power-adapter port cable to the system-board connector. 4 Turn the system-board assembly over. 5 Slide the connectors on the system-board assembly into the slots on the computer base. 6 Replace the screws that secure the system-board assembly to the computer base.
book.book Page 80 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press during POST to enter the system setup program. 3 Navigate to the main tab and enter the Service Tag in the Service Tag Setting field.
book.book Page 81 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM 21 Heat Sink 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 Heat Sink Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 2 Remove the keyboard.
book.book Page 82 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM Procedure 1 In sequential order (indicated on the heat sink), loosen the captive screws that secure the heat sink to the system board. 2 Lift the heat sink off the system board.
book.book Page 83 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM Replacing the Heat Sink Procedure NOTE: The original thermal grease can be reused, if the original system board and heat sink are reinstalled together. If either the system board or the heat sink is replaced, use the thermal pad provided in the kit to ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved. 1 Clean the thermal grease from the bottom of the heat sink and reapply it. 2 Align the screw holes on the heat sink with the screw holes on the system board.
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book.book Page 85 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM 22 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 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 2 Remove the keyboard.
book.book Page 86 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM Procedure 1 To loosen the ZIF socket, use a small, flat-blade screwdriver and rotate the ZIFsocket 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.
book.book Page 87 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM Replacing the Processor Procedure NOTE: If you install a new processor, a new thermal assembly including an affixed thermal pad or a new thermal pad along with documentation to illustrate proper installation is shipped. 1 Align the pin-1 corner of the processor module with the pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket, then insert the processor module.
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book.book Page 89 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM 23 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 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 2 Remove the keyboard.
book.book Page 90 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM Procedure Disconnect the power-adapter port cable from the system-board connector.
book.book Page 91 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM Replacing the Power-Adapter Port Procedure Connect the power-adapter port cable to the system-board connector. Postrequisites 1 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 11 in "Replacing the System Board" on page 79. 2 Replace the fan. See "Replacing the Fan" on page 48 3 Replace the palm rest. See "Replacing the Palm Rest" on page 41. 4 Replace the wireless Mini-Card. See "Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card" on page 33. 5 Replace the mSATA card.
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book.book Page 93 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM 24 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 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 2 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 15.
book.book Page 94 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM Procedure 1 Make a note of the speakers cable routing and remove it from the routing guides on the computer base. 2 Lift the speakers along with its cable away from the computer base.
book.book Page 95 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM Replacing the Speakers Procedure 1 Route the speakers cable through the routing guides on the computer base. 2 Use the alignment posts on the computer base to place the speakers in position. Postrequisites 1 Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 11 in "Replacing the System Board" on page 79. 2 Replace the fan. See "Replacing the Fan" on page 48. 3 Replace the palm rest. See "Replacing the Palm Rest" on page 49.
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book.book Page 97 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM 25 Subwoofer 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 Subwoofer Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 2 Remove the keyboard.
book.book Page 98 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM Procedure 1 Make a note of the subwoofer cable routing and remove it from the routing guides on the computer base. 2 Lift the subwoofer along with its cable away from the computer base.
book.book Page 99 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM Replacing the Subwoofer Procedure 1 Use the alignment posts on the computer base to place the subwoofer in position. 2 Route the subwoofer cable through the routing guides on the computer base. Postrequisites 1 Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 11 in "Replacing the System Board" on page 79. 2 Replace the fan. See "Replacing the Fan" on page 48. 3 Replace the palm rest. See "Replacing the Palm Rest" on page 41.
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book.book Page 101 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM 26 Flashing the BIOS The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board. To flash the BIOS: 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Go to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3 Locate 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.
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