Dell Inspiron 14 7437 Owner's Manual

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  • Dell Inspiron 14 7437 | Owner's Manual - Page 1
    Inspiron 14 7000 Series Owner's Manual Computer model: Inspiron 7437 Regulatory model: P42G Regulatory type: P42G001
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    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. 2013 - 09 Rev. A00
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    Tools Safety Instructions After Working Inside Your Computer Removing the Base Cover Procedure Replacing the Base Cover Procedure Removing the Battery Prerequisites Procedure Replacing the Battery Procedure Postrequisites Removing the Speakers Prerequisites Procedure Replacing the Speakers
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    Board 25 Prerequisites 25 Procedure 25 Replacing the System Board 28 Procedure 28 Postrequisites 28 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 28 Removing the mSATA Card 29 Prerequisites 29 Procedure 29 Replacing the mSATA Card 30 Procedure 30 Postrequisites 30 4 | Contents
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    Cooling Assembly 33 Procedure 33 Postrequisites 33 Removing the Keyboard 34 Prerequisites 34 Procedure 34 Replacing the Keyboard 36 Procedure 36 Postrequisites. 36 Removing the Display Assembly 37 Prerequisites 37 Procedure 37 Replacing the Display Assembly 41 Procedure 41
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    6 | Contents
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    . Point to the lower or upper-right corner of the screen to open the Charms sidebar and click Settings→ Power→ Shut down. NOTE: If you use a different operating system, see the documentation of your operating system for shut-down instructions. 2 After the computer shuts down, disconnect it from the
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    inside the computer, replace all covers, panels, and screws before connecting to the power source. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician is authorized to remove the computer cover and access any of the components inside the computer. See the safety instructions for complete information about
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    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 other parts you removed before working on your computer. 3 Connect your computer to the electrical
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    Your Computer" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Close the display, and turn the computer
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    the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Slide the tabs on the base cover into the palm-rest assembly and snap the base cover into place. 2 Replace the
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    7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 10
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    follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the battery with the screw holes on the palm-rest assembly. 2 Replace the screws
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    instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing assembly. 3 Remove the left-speaker cable from the routing guides on the palm
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    Computer" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Align the left speaker on the alignment posts
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    7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 10
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    for the wireless card supported by your computer. Connectors on the wireless card Main (white triangle) Auxiliary (black triangle) Antenna-cable color white black Postrequisites 1 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13. 2 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover
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    inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Removing the coin-cell battery resets the BIOS settings to default. It is recommended
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    the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: The battery may explode if installed incorrectly. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Procedure 1 Place the coin-cell battery
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    7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 10
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    computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Align the screws on the fan with the screw holes on the system board. 2 Replace the screws that
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    7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 10
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    the power-adapter board to the palm-rest assembly. 5 Remove the cable from the routing guides on the palm-rest assembly. 6 Lift the power-adapter port off the palm-rest assembly. 1 1 screw 3 routing guide 2 3 4 2 power-adapter port 4 power-adapter port cable Removing the Power-Adapter Port | 23
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    your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Route the power-adapter port cable through the routing guides on the palm-rest assembly
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    Wireless Card" on page 16. 4 Remove the fan. See "Removing the Fan" on page 20. 5 Remove the speakers. See "Removing the Speakers" on page 14. Procedure NOTE: Replacing the system board removes any changes you have made to the BIOS using System Setup. Enter the Service Tag of your computer in the
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    from the system board. 4 Disconnect the power-adapter port cable. 2 3 1 4 5 6 7 11 8 10 9 1 camera cable 3 touchpad cable 5 tape 7 battery and hard-drive activity status light cable 9 keyboard cable 11 coin-cell battery cable 2 touch-panel cable 4 display cable 6 power-adapter port cable
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    secure the system board to the palm-rest assembly. 6 Lift the system board off the palm-rest assembly. 7 Remove the mSATA card. See "Removing the mSATA Card" on page 29. 8 Remove the Thermal-Cooling Assembly. See "Removing the Thermal-Cooling Assembly" on page 31. 2 1 1 screws (6) 2 system board
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    battery and hard-drive activity status light cable into the system board and press down on the connector latches to secure the cables. 9 Connect the camera cable, touch-panel cable, and coin-cell battery cable to the system board. Postrequisites 1 Replace the speakers. See "Replacing the Speakers
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    7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 10
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    Replacing the mSATA 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 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your
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    7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 10
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    that secure the thermal-cooling assembly to the system board. 5 Lift the thermal-cooling assembly off the system board. 1 captive screws (3) 1 2 2 thermal-cooling assembly 32 | Removing the Thermal-Cooling Assembly
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    Computer" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Align the screws on the thermal-cooling assembly
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    7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 10
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    2 Peel off all the cables stuck on the keyboard. 1 1 cables (3) 3 Remove the screws that secure the keyboard to the palm-rest assembly. 1 1 screws (37) 4 Lift and remove the keyboard from the palm-rest assembly. Removing the Keyboard | 35
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    follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the keyboard with the screw holes on the palm-rest assembly. 2 Replace the screws
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    7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 10
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    3 Open the palm-rest assembly to an angle of 180 degrees. 38 | Removing the Display Assembly
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    CAUTION: To avoid scratching the computer display, make sure that the work surface is flat and clean. 4 Flip the computer over. 5 Remove the screws that secure the right and left display hinges to the palm-rest assembly. 6 Release the display hinges from the palm-rest assembly. 1 2 1 screws (5) 2
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    7 Remove the display assembly from the palm-rest assembly. 40 | Removing the Display Assembly
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    instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell . 3 Replace the screws that secure the display hinges to the palm-rest assembly. 4 Route the camera and touch-panel cable through the routing guides on the
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    Postrequisites 1 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13. 2 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 11. 42 | Replacing the Display Assembly
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    7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 10
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    CAUTION: To avoid scratching the computer display, make sure that the work surface is flat and clean. 2 Flip the computer over. Removing the Palm Rest | 43
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    3 Remove the screws that secure the right and left display hinges to the palm-rest assembly. 4 Release the display hinges from the palm-rest assembly. 1 2 1 screws (5) 2 display-hinges (2) 5 Remove the palm-rest assembly from the display assembly. 44 | Removing the Palm Rest
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    the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/ the screw holes on the display hinges. 3 Replace the screws that secure the display hinges to the palm-rest assembly. Replacing the Palm Rest | 45
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    on page 28. 3 Replace the speakers. See "Replacing the Speakers" on page 15. 4 Replace the fan. See "Replacing the Fan" on page 21. 5 Replace the wireless card. See "Replacing the Wireless Card" on page 17. 6 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13. 7 Replace the base cover. See
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    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. BIOS update file icon and follow the instructions on the screen. Flashing the BIOS | 47
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Inspiron 14
7000 Series
Owner’s Manual
Computer model: Inspiron 7437
Regulatory model: P42G
Regulatory type: P42G001