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Dell Inspiron 14z-N411z Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: P23G Regulatory Type: P23G001 - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z 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 N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 3
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 19 Removing the Hard-Drive - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 4
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 Keyboard 33 - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 5
the Hinge Cover 49 Display Bezel 50 Removing the Display Bezel 50 Replacing the Display Bezel 51 Display Panel 51 Removing the Display Panel 51 Replacing the Display Panel 53 Hinge Assembly 54 Removing the Hinge Assembly 54 Replacing the Hinge Assembly 54 12 DC-in Connector Assembly 57 - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 6
Module 65 Removing the Camera Module 65 Replacing the Camera Module 67 15 Thermal Fan 69 Removing 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 - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 7
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 101 Contents 7 - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 8
8 Contents - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 9
The procedures in this document may require the following tools: • Phillips screwdriver • 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 open files and exit all - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 10
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 from their electrical outlets. 6 Disconnect all attached devices from your computer. 10 Before You Begin - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z 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 N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 12
12 Before You Begin - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 13
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 computer over. 3 Slide both the battery release latches to the unlocked positions. The battery pops out of the battery bay. 4 Lift - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z 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 N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z 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 N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 16
the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the tabs on the module cover with the slots on the computer base and snap the module cover into place. 3 Tighten the captive screw that secures the module cover to the computer base. 4 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z 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 N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 18
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 Cover" on - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 19
provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell. NOTE: If you are installing a hard drive 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 - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 20
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 Lift the hard drive away from the hard-drive bracket. 20 Hard-Drive Assembly - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 21
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 Align the screw holes on the hard-drive - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 22
the operating system for your computer, as needed. 12 Install 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. 22 Hard-Drive Assembly - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z 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 the Optical Drive 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 24
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 assembly - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z 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-drive bezel into place. - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z 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 N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 27
You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. For information on the memory supported by your computer, see the Comprehensive Specifications for your computer model at support.dell.com/manuals. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are covered under your - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 28
clips on each end of the memory-module connector until the memory 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 - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 29
go to step 6. 5 If you replaced the memory module in the DIMM A connector: a Replace the keyboard. 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 - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 30
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→ System and Security→ System. 30 - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 31
to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. CAUTION: Be extremely careful when removing and handling the keyboard. Failure to do so could result in scratching the display panel. Removing the Keyboard 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the battery - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 32
on the palm-rest assembly. 7 Turn the keyboard over and place the keyboard on the palm-rest assembly. 8 Lift the connector latches and disconnect the keyboard cable and the keyboard-backlight cable from the connectors on the system board. NOTE: The keyboard-backlight cable is available only if you - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 33
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 the system board and press down on the connector latch to secure the keyboard cable. 3 Align the tabs on the keyboard with the slots on the - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 34
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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 N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z 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 - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 37
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 assembly off the computer base. Palm-Rest Assembly 37 - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 38
base. 5 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the 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 - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z 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 N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 40
40 Palm-Rest Assembly - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 41
" 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 Drive" on page 23. 5 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 31 - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 42
that secures the mini-card to the system board. 2 1 1 mini-card 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 - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 43
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. 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 - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 44
44 Wireless Mini-Card - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 45
" 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 in step 4 to step 5 of "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 23. 5 Remove the two screws that secure the display assembly to the - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 46
system board. 12 Disconnect the camera cable. See "Removing the 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 - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 47
antenna cables 5 display-cable connector 2 display assembly 4 camera-cable 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 two screws - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 48
Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 38. 8 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 33. 9 Turn the computer over. 10 Replace the two screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base. 11 Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 6 in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 25. 12 - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 49
Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 35. 7 Remove the display assembly. See "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 45. 8 Remove the two screws that 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 - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 50
" on page 38. 6 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 33. 7 Replace the optical-drive assembly. See "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 - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z 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 snap the display bezel into place. 3 Replace the display assembly. See "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 47. CAUTION: Before turning - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 52
" 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 display cover. 6 Turn the display panel over and place the panel on - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 53
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 display panel on the display cover. 4 Replace the four screws that secure the display panel to the display cover. 5 Replace the display - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 54
step 5 in "Removing the Display Panel" on page 51. 5 Remove the six screws that secure the hinge assembly to the display cover. 1 2 1 screws (6) 2 hinge assembly 6 Lift the hinge assembly away from the display cover. Replacing the Hinge Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 55
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 Replace the display assembly. See "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 47. CAUTION - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 56
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" 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 Drive" on page 23. 5 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 31 - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 58
. See "Replacing the Hinge Cover" on page 49. 6 Replace the display assembly. See "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 47. 7 Replace the palm-rest assembly. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 38. 8 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 33. 58 DC-in Connector - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z 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 N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 60
60 DC-in Connector Assembly - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 61
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 optical-drive assembly. "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 23. 5 Remove the keyboard. See - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z 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 N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 63
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 Replace the hinge cover. See "Replacing the Hinge Cover" on page 49. 6 Replace the display assembly. See "Replacing the Display - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 64
page 38. 8 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. 10 Replace the module cover. See "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 16. 11 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 65
" 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 in step 4 to step 5 of "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 23. 5 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 31 - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z 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 N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 67
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 the camera module. 3 Align the camera module to the alignment posts in the display cover and - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 68
38. 9 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. 11 Replace the module cover. See "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 16. 12 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 69
Fan 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 optical-drive assembly. "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 23. 5 Remove the keyboard - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 70
. 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. 70 Thermal Fan - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z 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 N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 72
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on page 15. 4 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 23. 5 Remove the hard-drive assembly. See "Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 19. 6 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 31. 7 Remove the memory module(s). See "Removing the - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 74
board. 14 Lift the securing latch and disconnect the media-card reader board cable from the connector on the system board. 1 2 4 3 1 DC-in cable connector 3 speaker-cable connector 2 USB-board cable connectors (2) 4 media-card reader cable connectors (2) 15 Remove the four screws that secure - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 75
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 assembly over. System - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 76
Keyboard" on page 33. 16 Replace the hard-drive 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. 18 Replace the module cover. See "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 16. 19 Replace the battery - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 77
, type the computer's Service Tag 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 - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 78
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on page 15. 4 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 23. 5 Remove the hard-drive assembly. See "Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 19. 6 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 31. 7 Remove the memory module(s). See "Removing the - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 80
10 Remove the display 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 . 1 2 1 heat-sink assembly 2 captive screws (4) Replacing the Heat-Sink Assembly NOTE: The original thermal pad can be - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 81
the Memory Module(s)" on page 28. 9 Replace the palm-rest assembly. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 38. 10 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 33. 11 Replace the hard-drive assembly. See "Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 21. 12 Follow the instructions - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 82
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" 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 Drive" on page 23. 5 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 31 - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 84
reader board 3 media-card 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 - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 85
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. 9 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 14. - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 86
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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 Drive" on page 23. 5 Remove the hard-drive assembly. See "Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 88
1 screws (2) 3 speakers (2) 2 speaker cable 10 Lift 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 - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z 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 N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 90
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current amount of memory or set the type of hard drive installed NOTE: Before you change system setup, it 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 - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 92
Tag Asset Tag CPU Type CPU Speed CPU ID Displays the current time in hh:mm:ss format Displays the current date in mm/dd/yyyy 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 the asset tag is - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 93
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 information Displays AC adapter type Indicates the amount - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 94
LAN controller. • USB Emulation - Enables/disables the system's basic input/output system (BIOS) controls USB keyboards and mice. • USB PowerShare - Enables/disables charging USB devices when system is off. • USB Wake Support - Allows you to enable USB devices to wake the system from standby. This - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 95
password before setting the system password. Allows to set, change, or delete the system password Allows to set, change, or delete the hard drive password Enables/disables Password on Boot Allows you to bypass the system (boot) password and the internal HDD password prompts during a system restart - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 96
in the drive, or if the CD/DVD/CD-RW has no operating system, the computer generates an error message. • USB Storage Device - Insert the memory device into a USB connector and restart the computer. When F12 Boot Options appears in the lower-right corner of the screen, press . The BIOS detects - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 97
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 the screen, press . NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 98
98 System Setup Utility - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 99
System Setup Utility 99 - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 100
100 System Setup Utility - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z Owners Manual - Page 101
21 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 - Dell Inspiron 14z N411z | Inspiron 14z N411z 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
Dell Inspiron 14z-N411z
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