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Dell Inspiron 14z-N411z Owner's Manual FILE LOCATION: C:\Users\v_kumaran\Desktop\Edoc\Shakira\English Source\Root\Shakira\SM\A00\EN\Source\title.fm DELL CONFIDENTIAL - PRELIMINARY 4/27/12 - FOR PROOF ONLY Template Last Updated -03/06/2010 Regulatory Model: P23G Regulatory Type: P23G001 - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 2
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 permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, and Inspiron™ are trademarks of Dell Inc; - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 3
Working Inside Your Computer 10 2 Battery 13 Removing the Battery 13 Replacing the Battery 14 3 Module Cover 15 Removing the Module Cover 15 Replacing the Module Cover 16 4 Coin-Cell Battery 17 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 17 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 18 5 Hard-Drive Assembly - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 4
Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly 21 6 Optical Drive 23 Removing the Optical Drive 23 Replacing the Optical Drive 25 7 Memory Module(s 27 Upgrading System Memory 27 Removing the Memory Module(s 27 Replacing the Memory Module(s 28 8 Keyboard 31 Removing the Keyboard 31 Replacing the - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 5
11 Display 45 Display Assembly 45 Removing the Display Assembly 45 Replacing the Display Assembly 47 Hinge Cover 48 Removing the Hinge Cover 48 Replacing the Hinge Cover 49 Display Bezel 50 Removing the Display Bezel 50 Replacing the Display Bezel 51 Display Panel 51 Removing the Display - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 6
the Thermal Fan 69 Replacing the Thermal Fan 70 16 System Board 73 Removing the System Board 73 Replacing the System Board 75 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 77 17 Heat-Sink Assembly 79 Removing the Heat-Sink Assembly 79 Replacing the Heat-Sink Assembly 80 18 Media-Card - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 7
19 Speakers 87 Removing the Speakers 87 Replacing the Speakers 88 20 System Setup 91 Entering System Setup 91 System Setup Options 92 Boot Sequence 96 Boot Options 96 Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot . . 97 Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots . . . . 97 21 Flashing the BIOS - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 8
8 Contents - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 9
1 Before You Begin This manual provides instructions for removing and installing components in your computer. • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Plastic scribe • BIOS executable update program available at support.dell.com Turning Off Your Computer CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 10
safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: To avoid - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 11
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13) before working inside the computer. 7 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 8 Turn the computer top-side up, open the computer, and press the power button to - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 12
12 Before You Begin - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 13
on your computer). CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. Do not use batteries designed for other Dell computers. Removing the Battery 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Turn off the computer and turn the - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 14
battery 2 battery-release latches (2) Replacing the Battery 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Place the battery in the battery bay and press down until the battery clicks into place. 3 Ensure that both the battery-release latches are in the locked position. 14 Battery - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 15
dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell Cover 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 16
module cover 3 tabs 2 captive screw 4 computer base Replacing the Module Cover 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the tabs on the module cover the module cover to the computer base. 4 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 14. 16 Module Cover - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 17
Coin-Cell Battery 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. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 18
1 2 1 plastic scribe 2 coin-cell battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 With the positive side facing up, snap the coin-cell battery into the battery socket on the system board. 3 Replace the module cover. See "Replacing the Module - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 19
from a source other than Dell, you must install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive. See Me and My Dell. Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 3 Remove - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 20
5 Using the pull-tab, slide the hard-drive assembly to disconnect it from the connector on the system board. 6 Lift the hard-drive assembly off the computer base. 1 2 3 1 screws (4) 3 hard-drive assembly 2 pull tab 7 Remove the four screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive. 8 - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 21
1 2 3 1 hard drive 3 screws (4) 2 hard-drive bracket Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the replacement hard drive from its packaging. Save the packaging for storing or shipping the old hard drive. 3 - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 22
9 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 14. CAUTION: Before turning on the drivers and utilities for your computer, as needed. NOTE: For more information on installing the operating system, drivers, and utilities for your computer, see Me and My Dell at support.dell.com\manuals - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 23
dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell Drive 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 24
3 2 1 1 optical-drive assembly 3 screw 2 computer base 6 Remove the two screws that secure the optical-drive bracket to the optical drive. 7 Remove the optical-drive bracket from the optical drive. 8 Gently pry out the tabs on the optical-drive bezel and remove the bezel from the optical-drive - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 25
1 2 3 4 1 optical-drive bezel 3 optical-drive bracket 2 optical drive 4 screws (2) Replacing the Optical Drive 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the tabs on the optical-drive bezel with the slots on the optical drive and snap the optical- - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 26
8 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 14. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer. 26 Optical Drive - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 27
your computer model at support.dell.com/manuals. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are covered under your computer warranty. NOTE: If you ordered one memory module with your system, it is installed in the DIMM A connector. Removing the Memory Module(s) 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 28
module pops up. 3 2 1 1 securing clips (2) 3 memory module 2 memory-module connector 6 Remove the memory module from the memory-module connector. Replacing the Memory Module(s) 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 28 Memory - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 29
. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 33. b Turn the computer over. 6 Replace the module cover. See "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 16. 7 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 14. Memory 29 - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 30
Connect your computer and all attached devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 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 - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 31
dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell Keyboard 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 32
2 1 3 4 1 tabs (4) 3 keyboard 2 plastic scribe 4 palm-rest assembly CAUTION: Exercise caution while lifting up the keyboard to avoid pulling the keyboard connector from the system board forcefully. 6 Carefully lift the keyboard and slide the keyboard tabs out of the slots on the palm-rest - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 33
connector 9 Lift the keyboard off the palm-rest assembly. Replacing the Keyboard 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide the keyboard cable into the connector on to secure the keyboard in place. 5 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 14. Keyboard 33 - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 34
34 Keyboard - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 35
due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13) before working inside the computer. Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 36
6 Turn the computer over. 7 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 31. CAUTION: Pull on the plastic tab on top of the connectors to avoid damaging the connectors. 8 Lift the securing latches and disconnect the power button, touchpad, and hot-key board cables from their connectors - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 37
1 2 5 4 3 1 screws (7) 3 hot-key board cable connector 5 palm-rest assembly 2 power-button cable connector 4 touchpad-cable connector CAUTION: Separate the palm-rest assembly from the computer base carefully to avoid damage to the palm-rest assembly and the display. 10 Lift the palm-rest - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 38
Keyboard" on page 33. 6 Turn the computer over and replace the nine screws that secure the palm-rest assembly to the computer base. 7 Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 6 in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 25. 8 Replace the module cover. See "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 16 - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 39
9 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 14. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer. Palm-Rest Assembly 39 - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 40
40 Palm-Rest Assembly - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 41
system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13) before instructions that shipped with your computer. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for mini-cards from sources other than Dell. Your computer has one half mini-card slot that supports - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 42
2 screw 10 Lift the mini-card out of the connector on the system board. Replacing the Mini-Card 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. NOTE: Your computer can support either one Wi-Fi+WiMax mini-card or one Wi-Fi+Bluetooth combo card at a time. 2 Remove the replacement mini - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 43
11 Replace the module cover. See "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 16. 12 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 14. 13 Install the drivers and utilities for your mini-card as required. For more information, see Me and My Dell on support.dell.com/manuals. Wireless Mini-Card 43 - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 44
44 Wireless Mini-Card - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 45
dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 46
Camera Module" on page 65. 13 Note the routing of the display, camera, and mini-card antenna cables, and remove the cables from their routing guides. 14 Remove the two screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base. 46 Display - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 47
connector 15 Lift the display assembly off the computer base. Replacing the Display Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Place the display assembly in position and replace the display, camera, and mini-card antenna cables through their routing guides. Display 47 - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 48
caps are extremely fragile. Be careful when removing the hinge caps to prevent damaging them. 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 3 Remove the module cover. See "Removing the Module Cover" on page 15. 4 Remove the - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 49
the hinge cover to the computer base and remove the hinge cover from the computer base. 1 2 1 screws (2) 2 tabs (6) Replacing the Hinge Cover 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the tabs on the hinge cover to the slots on the computer base and snap the hinge cover - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 50
. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 14. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer. Display Bezel Removing the Display Bezel 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 51
1 1 display bezel Replacing the Display Bezel 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the display bezel with the display cover and in damage to the computer. Display Panel Removing the Display Panel 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. Display 51 - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 52
2 Remove the display assembly. See "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 45. 3 Remove the display bezel. See "Removing the Display Bezel" on page 50. 4 Remove the four screws that secure the display panel to the display cover. 2 1 1 screws (4) 2 display panel 5 Lift the display panel off the - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 53
1 2 1 display-cable connector 2 tape Replacing the Display Panel 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Connect the display cable to the display-board connector and adhere the display cable with the tape. 3 Align the - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 54
display assembly. See "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 45. 3 Remove the display bezel. See "Removing the Display Bezel" on page 50. 4 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in "Removing the Display Panel" on page 51. 5 Remove the six screws that secure the hinge assembly to the display - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 55
2 Place the hinge assembly on the display cover. 3 Replace the six screws that secure the hinge assembly to the display cover. 4 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 4 in "Replacing the Display Panel" on page 53. 5 Replace the display bezel. See "Replacing the Display Bezel" on page 51. 6 - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 56
56 Display - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 57
to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13) before working inside the computer. Removing the DC-in Connector Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 3 Remove the module - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 58
from the connector on the system board. 11 Lift the DC-in connector off the computer base. Replacing the DC-in Connector Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Place the DC-in connector on the computer base. 3 Connect the DC-in connector cable to the connector on - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 59
9 Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 6 in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 25. 10 Replace the module cover. See "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 16. 11 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 14. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 60
60 DC-in Connector Assembly - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 61
dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 62
1 1 USB-board cable 10 Remove the screw that secures the USB board to the computer base. 62 USB Board - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 63
1 2 1 screw 2 USB board 11 Lift the USB board off the computer base. Replacing the USB Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the screw hole on the USB board with the screw hole on the system board. 3 Replace the screw - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 64
Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 33. 9 Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 6 in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 25. Replacing the Module Cover" on page 16. 11 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 14. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 65
damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13) before working inside the computer. Removing the Camera Module 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 3 Remove the module cover - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 66
2 1 1 camera module 2 camera cable 11 Lift the camera module from the alignment posts and remove the camera module from the display cover. 12 Remove the tape that secures the camera cable to the camera module. 66 Camera Module - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 67
cable 3 adhesive tape 2 camera module 13 Disconnect the camera cable from the connector on the camera module. Replacing the Camera Module 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Connect the camera cable to the camera module, and adhere the tape that secures the cable to - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 68
Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 33. 10 Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 6 in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 25 Replacing the Module Cover" on page 16. 12 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 14. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 69
dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell Fan 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 70
palm-rest assembly. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 38. 6 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 33. 7 Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 6 in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 25. 8 Replace the module cover. See "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 16 - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 71
9 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 14. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer. Thermal Fan 71 - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 72
72 Thermal Fan - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 73
damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13) before working inside the computer. Removing the System Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 3 Remove the module cover - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 74
12 Disconnect the DC-in connector cable and the speaker cable from the connectors on the system board. 13 Lift the securing latches and disconnect the USB-board cable from the connectors on the system board and the USB board. 14 Lift the securing latch and disconnect the media-card reader board - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 75
board assembly over. 18 Remove the heat-sink assembly. See "Removing the Heat-Sink Assembly" on page 79. Replacing the System Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Replace the heat-sink assembly. See "Replacing the Heat-Sink Assembly" on page 80. 3 Turn the system-board - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 76
assembly. See "Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 21. 17 Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 6 in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 25. Replacing the Module Cover" on page 16. 19 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 14. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 77
into the BIOS of the replacement system board. 21 Enter the service tag. See "Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS" on page 77. Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 1 Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is installed properly. 2 Turn on the computer. 3 Press during - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 78
78 System Board - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 79
to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13) before working inside the computer. Removing the Heat-Sink Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 3 Remove the module cover - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 80
assembly. See "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 45. 11 Remove the thermal fan. See "Removing the Thermal Fan" on page 69. 12 Follow the instructions from step 12 to step 17 in "Removing the System Board" on page 73. 13 In the sequential order, as indicated on the heat sink - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 81
assembly. See "Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 21. 12 Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 6 in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 25. Replacing the Module Cover" on page 16. 14 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 14. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 82
82 Heat-Sink Assembly - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 83
Removing the Media-Card Reader Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 3 Remove the module cover. See "Removing the Module Cover" on page 15. 4 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in "Removing the Optical - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 84
reader board cable connectors (2) 9 Lift the media-card reader board away from the computer base. Replacing the Media-Card Reader Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the media-card reader board with the alignment poles on the computer base. 3 Replace the screw - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 85
See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 33. 7 Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 6 in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 25. 8 Replace the module cover. See "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 16. 9 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 14. CAUTION: Before turning on the - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 86
86 Media-Card Reader Board - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 87
damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13) before working inside the computer. Removing the Speakers 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 3 Remove the module cover. See - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 88
the speakers, along with the speaker cable, off the computer base. Replacing the Speakers 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Route the speaker cables through the routing guides. 3 Align the speakers with the alignment posts on the computer base and place the speakers in - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 89
the System Board" on page 75. 8 Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 6 in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 25. 9 Replace the module cover. See "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 16. 10 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 14. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 90
90 Speakers - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 91
is recommended that you note the system-setup screen information for future reference. Entering System Setup 1 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the DELL logo is displayed, watch for the F2 prompt to appear and then press immediately. NOTE: The F2 prompt indicates that the keyboard has - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 92
exactly as listed. Setup System Time System Date BIOS Version Product Name Service Tag Asset Tag CPU Type CPU Speed CPU ID Displays the current time format Displays the BIOS version number Displays the product name Displays the service tag of the computer Displays the asset tag of the computer when - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 93
CPU Cache L1 Cache size L2 Cache size L3 Cache size Fixed HDD SATA ODD AC Adapter Type Memory Information System Memory Extended Memory Memory Speed Displays the L1 cache size Displays the L2 cache size Displays the L3 cache size Displays the hard drive information Displays the optical drive - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 94
- Enables/disables charging USB devices when system is off. • USB Wake Support - Allows you to enable USB devices to wake the system from standby. standby, the BIOS will remove power from all of the USB ports to conserve battery power. • SATA Operation - Two modes are available: AHCI Mode ATA Mode • - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 95
Set Admin Password Set System Password Set HDD Password Password on Boot Password ByPass Computrace Boot 1st Boot Priority 2nd Boot Priority 3rd Boot Priority Allows to set, change, or delete the administrator password NOTE: Deleting administrator password deletes the system password. Hence, set - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 96
4th Boot Priority 5th Boot Priority Exit Exit Options Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices Removable Drive; Hard Drive; USB Storage Device; CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive; Network; Disabled (Network by default) Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices Removable Drive; Hard Drive - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 97
You can use this feature to change the current boot sequence, for example, to boot from the CD/DVD/CD-RW drive to run Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. On completion of diagnostic tests, the previous boot sequence is restored. 1 If you are booting from a USB device, connect the - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 98
98 System Setup Utility - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 99
System Setup Utility 99 - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 100
100 System Setup Utility - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 101
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. If you have your - Dell Inspiron 14z 1470 | Inspiron 14z 1470 Owners Manual - Page 102
8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions that appear on the screen. 102 Flashing the BIOS
FILE LOCATION:
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Dell Inspiron 14z-N411z
Owner’s Manual
Regulatory Model: P23G
Regulatory Type: P23G001