Section |
Page |
Contents |
3 |
Before You Begin |
9 |
Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices |
9 |
Safety Instructions |
10 |
Recommended Tools |
10 |
After Working Inside Your Computer |
11 |
Base Cover |
13 |
Removing the Base Cover |
13 |
Procedure |
13 |
1 Turn the computer over. |
13 |
2 Loosen the captive screws that secure the base cover to the computer base. |
13 |
3 Slide and lift the base cover off the computer base. |
13 |
Replacing the Base Cover |
14 |
Procedure |
14 |
1 Align the tabs on the base cover with the slots on the computer base and slide the base cover until it snaps into place. |
14 |
2 Tighten the captive screws that secure the base cover to the computer base. |
14 |
Postrequisites |
14 |
1 Follow the instructions in \ |
14 |
4 |
15 |
Battery |
15 |
Removing the Battery |
15 |
Prerequisites |
15 |
1 Remove the base cover. See \ |
15 |
Procedure |
15 |
1 Disconnect the battery cable from the connector on the system board. |
15 |
2 Loosen the captive screws that secure the battery to the computer base. |
15 |
3 Using the pull-tab, lift the battery off the computer base. |
16 |
Replacing the Battery |
16 |
Procedure |
16 |
1 Place the battery in the battery bay and tighten the captive screws that secure the battery to the computer base. |
16 |
2 Connect the battery cable to the connector on the system board. |
16 |
Postrequisites |
16 |
1 Replace the base cover. See \ |
16 |
2 Follow the instructions in \ |
16 |
Optical Drive |
17 |
Removing the Optical Drive |
17 |
Prerequisites |
17 |
Procedure |
17 |
Replacing the Optical Drive |
20 |
Procedure |
20 |
Postrequisites |
21 |
6 |
23 |
Hard Drive |
23 |
Removing the Hard Drive |
23 |
Procedure |
23 |
1 Remove the base cover. See \ |
23 |
2 Remove the battery pack. See \ |
23 |
3 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 3 in \ |
23 |
Procedure |
23 |
1 Loosen the three captive screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer base. |
23 |
2 Using the pull-tab, gently lift the hard-drive assembly and then disconnect the hard-drive interposer. |
23 |
3 Lift the hard-drive assembly off the computer base. |
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4 Remove the four screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive. |
25 |
5 Lift the hard-drive bracket off the hard drive. |
25 |
Replacing the Hard Drive |
25 |
Procedure |
25 |
1 Place the hard drive in the hard-drive bracket. |
25 |
2 Replace the four screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive. |
25 |
3 Connect the interposer to the hard drive. |
25 |
4 Place the hard-drive assembly in the computer base. |
25 |
5 Tighten the three captive screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer base. |
25 |
Postrequisites |
26 |
1 Follow the instructions from step 6 to step 8 in \ |
26 |
2 Replace the battery. See \ |
26 |
3 Replace the base cover. See \ |
26 |
4 Follow the instructions in \ |
26 |
7 |
27 |
Memory Module(s) |
27 |
Removing the Memory Module(s) |
27 |
Prerequisites |
27 |
1 Remove the base cover. See \ |
27 |
2 Remove the battery. See \ |
27 |
Procedure |
28 |
1 Loosen the captive screws that secure the memory-module cover to the computer base. |
28 |
2 Lift and slide the tabs on the memory-module cover out of the slots on the computer base. |
28 |
3 Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory-module connector until the memory module pops up. |
28 |
4 Slide the memory module out of the memory-module connector. |
29 |
Replacing the Memory Module(s) |
29 |
Procedure |
29 |
1 Align the notch in the memory module with the tab in the memory- module connector. |
29 |
2 Slide the memory module firmly into the connector at a 45-degree angle, and then press the memory module down until it clicks into place. If you do not hear the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it. |
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3 Slide the tabs on the memory-module cover into the slots on the computer base and lower the memory-module cover into place. |
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4 Tighten the captive screws that secure the memory-module cover to the computer base. |
30 |
Postrequisites |
30 |
1 Replace the battery. See \ |
30 |
2 Replace the base cover. See \ |
30 |
3 Follow the instructions in \ |
30 |
8 |
31 |
Center-Control Cover |
31 |
Removing the Center-Control Cover |
31 |
Prerequisites |
31 |
1 Remove the base cover. See \ |
31 |
2 Remove the battery. See \ |
31 |
Procedure |
32 |
1 Remove the screws that secure the center-control cover to the computer base. |
32 |
2 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible. |
32 |
3 Gently pry the center-control cover and then ease the tabs on the center-control cover out of the slots on the palm-rest assembly. |
32 |
4 Lift the center-control cover off the palm-rest assembly. |
33 |
Replacing the Center-Control Cover |
33 |
Procedure |
33 |
1 Align the tabs on the center-control cover with the slots on the palm-rest assembly. |
33 |
2 Gently press around the edges of the center-control cover till it snaps in place. |
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3 Close the display and turn the computer over. |
33 |
4 Replace the screws that secure the center-control cover to the computer base. |
33 |
Postrequisites |
34 |
1 Replace the battery pack. See \ |
34 |
2 Replace the base cover. See \ |
34 |
3 Follow the instructions in \ |
34 |
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35 |
Keyboard |
35 |
Removing the Keyboard |
35 |
Prerequisites |
35 |
1 Remove the base cover. See \ |
35 |
2 Remove the battery. See \ |
35 |
3 Remove the center-control cover. See \ |
35 |
Procedure |
35 |
1 Remove the screws that secure the keyboard to the computer base. |
35 |
2 Carefully pry the keyboard up and slide it towards the display till the tabs on the keyboard are released from the palm-rest assembly. |
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3 Turn the keyboard over. |
36 |
4 Lift the release latches on the connectors on the system board and disconnect the keyboard cable and keyboard-backlight cable. |
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5 Lift the keyboard off the palm-rest assembly. |
37 |
Replacing the Keyboard |
37 |
Procedure |
37 |
1 Slide the keyboard cable and keyboard backlight cable into the connectors on the system board and press down on the connector latches to secure the cables. |
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2 Slide the tabs on the keyboard into the slots on the palm-rest assembly and lower the keyboard into place. |
37 |
3 Gently press around the edges of the keyboard to secure the keyboard under the tab on the palm-rest assembly. |
37 |
4 Replace the screws that secure the keyboard to the computer base. |
37 |
Postrequisites |
38 |
1 Replace the center-control cover. See \ |
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2 Replace the battery. See \ |
38 |
3 Replace the base cover. See \ |
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4 Follow the instructions in \ |
38 |
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39 |
Palm-Rest Assembly |
39 |
Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly |
39 |
Prerequisites |
39 |
1 Remove the base cover. See \ |
39 |
2 Remove the battery. See \ |
39 |
Procedure |
40 |
1 Remove the screws that secure the palm-rest assembly to the computer base. |
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2 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible. |
40 |
3 Remove the center-control cover (see \ |
40 |
4 Remove the keyboard (see \ |
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5 Lift the connector latches and use the pull-tabs to disconnect the touchpad cable and power-button board cable from the connectors on the system board. |
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6 Disconnect the speakers cable and status-light board cable from the connectors on the system board. |
40 |
7 Remove the two screws that secure the palm-rest assembly to the computer base. |
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8 Pry out the palm-rest assembly along the rear edge and then ease the palm-rest assembly from the computer base. |
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9 Lift the palm-rest assembly off the computer base. |
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Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly |
42 |
Procedure |
42 |
1 Align the palm-rest assembly on the computer base and gently snap the palm-rest assembly into place. |
42 |
2 Replace the two screws that secure the palm-rest assembly to the computer base. |
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3 Connect the speakers cable and status-light board cable to the connectors on the system board. |
42 |
4 Slide the touch-pad cable and power-button board cable into their connectors on the system board, and press down on their connector latches to secure the cables. |
42 |
Postrequisites |
42 |
1 Replace the keyboard. See \ |
42 |
2 Replace the center-control cover. See \ |
42 |
3 Close the display and turn the computer over. |
42 |
4 Replace the screws that secure the palm-rest assembly to the computer base. |
42 |
5 Replace the battery. See \ |
42 |
6 Replace the base cover. See \ |
42 |
7 Follow the instructions in \ |
42 |
11 |
43 |
Wireless Mini-Card(s)/WirelessHD Card (Optional) |
43 |
Removing the Mini-Card(s) |
43 |
Prerequisites |
43 |
1 Remove the base cover. See \ |
43 |
2 Remove the battery. See \ |
43 |
Procedure |
44 |
1 Disconnect the antenna cables from the connectors on the mini-card. |
44 |
2 Remove the screw that secures the mini-card to the system board. |
44 |
3 Slide and remove the mini-card out of the connector on the system board. |
45 |
Replacing the Mini-Card(s) |
45 |
Procedure |
45 |
1 Remove the new Mini-Card from its packaging. |
45 |
2 Insert the mini-card connector at a 45-degree angle into the connector on the system board. |
45 |
3 Press the other end of the mini-card down into the slot on the system board and replace the screw that secures the mini-card to the system board. |
45 |
4 Connect the mini-card cables to the connectors on the mini-card. The following table provides the antenna cable color scheme for each mini-card supported by your computer: |
46 |
Postrequisites |
46 |
1 Replace the battery. See \ |
46 |
2 Replace the base cover. See \ |
46 |
3 Follow the instructions in \ |
46 |
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47 |
Power-Button Board |
47 |
Removing the Power-Button Board |
47 |
Prerequisites |
47 |
1 Remove the base cover. See \ |
47 |
2 Remove the battery. See \ |
47 |
3 Remove the center-control cover. See \ |
47 |
4 Remove the keyboard. See \ |
47 |
5 Remove the palm-rest assembly. See \ |
47 |
Procedure |
47 |
1 Gently peel the power-button board cable from the palm-rest assembly. |
47 |
2 Remove the screws that secure the power-button board to the palm-rest assembly. |
47 |
3 Carefully lift the power-button board and release its cable from the slot on the palm-rest assembly. |
48 |
Replacing the Power-Button Board |
48 |
Procedure |
48 |
1 Slide the power-button board cable through the slot on the palm-rest assembly. |
48 |
2 Use the alignment posts on the palm-rest assembly to place the power-button board in place. |
48 |
3 Replace the screws that secure the power-button board to the palm-rest assembly. |
48 |
4 Adhere the power-button board cable to the palm-rest assembly. |
48 |
Postrequisites |
49 |
1 Replace the palm-rest assembly. See \ |
49 |
2 Replace the keyboard. See \ |
49 |
3 Replace the center-control cover. See \ |
49 |
4 Replace the battery pack. See \ |
49 |
5 Replace the base cover. See \ |
49 |
6 Follow the instructions in \ |
49 |
13 |
51 |
Status-Lights Board |
51 |
Removing the Status-Lights Board |
51 |
Prerequisites |
51 |
1 Remove the base cover. See \ |
51 |
2 Remove the battery. See \ |
51 |
3 Remove the center-control cover. See \ |
51 |
4 Remove the keyboard. See \ |
51 |
5 Remove the palm-rest assembly. See \ |
51 |
Procedure |
51 |
1 Turn the palm-rest assembly over. |
51 |
2 Note the routing of status-light board cable and remove the cable from the routing guides. |
51 |
3 Turn the palm-rest assembly over. |
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4 Remove the screw that secures the status-light board to the palm- rest assembly. |
53 |
5 Carefully lift the status-light board and release its cable from the slot on the palm-rest assembly. |
53 |
Replacing the Status-Lights Board |
53 |
Procedure. |
53 |
1 Slide the status-light board cable through the slot in the palm-rest assembly. |
53 |
2 Align the slot on the status-light board with the alignment post on the palm-rest assembly. |
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3 Replace the screw that secures the status-light board to the palm-rest assembly. |
53 |
4 Turn the palm-rest assembly over. |
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5 Route the status-light board cable through the routing guides on the palm-rest assembly. |
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Postrequisites |
54 |
6 Replace the palm-rest assembly. See \ |
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7 Replace the keyboard. See \ |
54 |
8 Replace the center-control cover. See \ |
54 |
9 Replace the battery. See \ |
54 |
10 Replace the base cover. See \ |
54 |
11 Follow the instructions in \ |
54 |
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55 |
Speakers |
55 |
Removing the Speakers |
55 |
Prerequisites |
55 |
1 Remove the base cover. See \ |
55 |
2 Remove the battery. See \ |
55 |
3 Remove the center-control cover. See \ |
55 |
4 Remove the keyboard. See \ |
55 |
5 Remove the palm-rest assembly. See \ |
55 |
Procedure |
55 |
1 Turn the palm-rest assembly over. |
55 |
2 Note the routing of speakers cable and remove the cable from the routing guides. |
55 |
3 Remove the four screws that secure the speakers to the palm-rest assembly. |
56 |
4 Lift the speakers along with the cable away from the palm-rest assembly. |
56 |
Replacing the Speakers |
56 |
Procedure |
56 |
1 Align the screw holes on the speakers with the screw holes on the palm-rest assembly and route the speakers cable through the routing guides. |
56 |
2 Replace the screws that secure the speakers to the palm-rest assembly. |
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3 Turn the palm-rest assembly over. |
56 |
Postrequisites |
57 |
1 Replace the palm-rest assembly. See \ |
57 |
2 Replace the keyboard. See \ |
57 |
3 Replace the center-control cover. See \ |
57 |
4 Replace the battery. See \ |
57 |
5 Replace the base cover. See \ |
57 |
6 Follow the instructions in \ |
57 |
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59 |
Subwoofer |
59 |
Removing the Subwoofer |
59 |
Prerequisites |
59 |
1 Remove the base cover. See \ |
59 |
2 Remove the battery. See \ |
59 |
3 Remove the center-control cover. See \ |
59 |
4 Remove the keyboard. See \ |
59 |
5 Remove the palm-rest assembly. See \ |
59 |
Procedure |
59 |
1 Disconnect the subwoofer cable from the connector on the system board. |
59 |
2 Note the routing of subwoofer cable and remove the cable from the routing guides. |
59 |
3 Lift the subwoofer along with the cable off the computer base. |
60 |
Replacing the Subwoofer |
60 |
Procedure |
60 |
1 Align the slots on the subwoofer with the alignment posts on the computer base. |
60 |
2 Route the subwoofer cable through the routing guides. |
60 |
3 Connect the subwoofer cable to the connector on the system board. |
60 |
Postrequisites |
60 |
1 Replace the palm-rest assembly. See \ |
60 |
2 Replace the keyboard. See \ |
60 |
3 Replace the center-control cover. See \ |
60 |
4 Replace the battery. See \ |
61 |
5 Replace the base cover. See \ |
61 |
6 Follow the instructions in \ |
61 |
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63 |
Internal Card with Bluetooth Wireless Technology |
63 |
Removing the Bluetooth Card |
63 |
Prerequisites |
63 |
1 Remove the base cover. See \ |
63 |
2 Remove the battery. See \ |
63 |
3 Remove the center-control cover. See \ |
63 |
4 Remove the keyboard. See \ |
63 |
5 Remove the palm-rest assembly. See \ |
63 |
Procedure |
63 |
1 Disconnect the Bluetooth-card cable from the connector on the system board. |
63 |
2 Remove the screw that secures the Bluetooth card to the computer base. |
63 |
3 Note the routing of Bluetooth-card cable and remove the cable from the routing guides. |
63 |
4 Lift the Bluetooth card along with the cable off the computer base. |
63 |
Replacing the Bluetooth Card |
64 |
Procedure |
64 |
1 Align the screw hole on the Bluetooth card with the screw hole on the system board. |
64 |
2 Replace the screw that secures the Bluetooth card to the computer base. |
64 |
3 Connect the Bluetooth-card cable to the connector on the system board. |
64 |
Postrequisites |
64 |
1 Replace the palm-rest assembly. See \ |
64 |
2 Replace the keyboard. See \ |
64 |
3 Replace the center-control cover. See \ |
64 |
4 Replace the battery. See \ |
65 |
5 Replace the base cover. See \ |
65 |
6 Follow the instructions in \ |
65 |
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67 |
Coin-Cell Battery |
67 |
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery |
67 |
Prerequisites |
67 |
1 Remove the base cover. See \ |
67 |
2 Remove the battery pack. See \ |
67 |
3 Remove the center-control cover. See \ |
67 |
4 Remove the keyboard. See \ |
67 |
5 Remove the palm-rest assembly. See \ |
67 |
Procedure |
68 |
1 Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable from the connector on the system board. |
68 |
2 Gently pry out the coin-cell battery from the slot on the computer base. |
68 |
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery |
68 |
Procedure |
68 |
1 Use the adhesive on the coin-cell battery and adhere it to slot on the computer base. |
68 |
2 Connect the coin-cell battery cable to the connector on the system board. |
68 |
Postrequisites |
69 |
1 Replace the palm-rest assembly. See \ |
69 |
2 Replace the keyboard. See \ |
69 |
3 Replace the center-control cover. See \ |
69 |
4 Replace the battery. See \ |
69 |
5 Replace the base cover. See \ |
69 |
6 Follow the instructions in \ |
69 |
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71 |
Display Assembly |
71 |
Removing the Display Assembly |
71 |
Prerequisites |
71 |
1 Remove the base cover. See \ |
71 |
2 Remove the battery pack. See \ |
71 |
3 Disconnect the antenna cables from the mini-card(s). See \ |
71 |
4 Note the routing of the WirelessHD card (optional) and mini-card antenna cables and remove them from the routing guides on the computer base. |
72 |
5 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible. |
72 |
6 Remove the center-control cover. See \ |
72 |
7 Remove the keyboard. See \ |
72 |
8 Remove the palm-rest assembly. See \ |
72 |
Procedure |
73 |
1 Using the pull-tab, disconnect the display cable from the connector on the system board. |
73 |
2 Disconnect the logo-board cable from the connector on the system board. |
73 |
3 Gently peel the display cable and the logo-board cable from the system board. |
73 |
4 Remove the screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base. |
73 |
5 Gently slide the WirelessHD (optional) and mini-card antenna cables out through the slot on the computer base. |
73 |
6 Lift the display assembly off the computer. |
73 |
Replacing the Display Assembly |
74 |
Procedure |
74 |
1 Slide the WirelessHD (optional) and mini-card antenna cables through the slot on the computer base. |
74 |
2 Place the display assembly in position and replace the screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base. |
74 |
3 Connect the display cable and the logo-board cable to the connectors on the system board. |
74 |
Postrequisites |
74 |
1 Replace the palm-rest assembly. See \ |
74 |
2 Replace the keyboard. See \ |
74 |
3 Replace the center-control cover. See \ |
74 |
4 Turn the computer over and route the WirelessHD card and mini-card antenna cables through the routing guides on the computer base. |
74 |
5 Connect the Mini-Card antenna cables to the mini-card(s). See \ |
74 |
6 Replace the battery. See \ |
74 |
7 Replace the base cover. See \ |
74 |
8 Follow the instructions in \ |
74 |
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75 |
Mini-Card Board |
75 |
Removing the Mini-Card Board |
75 |
Prerequisites |
75 |
1 Remove the base cover. See \ |
75 |
2 Remove the battery. See \ |
75 |
3 Remove the mini-card(s). See \ |
75 |
4 Remove the center-control cover. See \ |
75 |
5 Remove the keyboard. See \ |
75 |
6 Remove the palm-rest assembly. See \ |
75 |
Procedure |
76 |
1 Remove the screws that secure the mini-card board to the computer base. |
76 |
2 Lift the mini-card board to disconnect the connector on the mini-card board from the connector on the system board. |
76 |
Replacing the Mini-Card Board |
76 |
Procedure |
76 |
1 Align the connector on the mini-card board with the connector on the system board and press gently. |
76 |
2 Replace the three screws that secure the mini-card board to the computer base. |
76 |
Postrequisites |
77 |
3 Replace the palm-rest assembly. See \ |
77 |
4 Replace the keyboard. See \ |
77 |
5 Replace the center-control cover. See \ |
77 |
6 Replace the mini-card(s). See \ |
77 |
7 Replace the battery. See \ |
77 |
8 Replace the base cover. See \ |
77 |
9 Follow the instructions in \ |
77 |
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79 |
System Board |
79 |
Removing the System Board |
79 |
Prerequisites |
79 |
1 Remove any installed card or blank from the 9-in-1 Media Card reader. |
79 |
2 Remove the base cover. See \ |
79 |
3 Remove the battery pack. See \ |
79 |
4 Remove the mini-card(s). See \ |
79 |
5 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 3 in \ |
79 |
6 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 3 in Removing the Hard Drive. |
79 |
7 Remove the memory module(s). See \ |
79 |
8 Remove the center-control cover. See \ |
79 |
9 Remove the keyboard. See \ |
79 |
10 Remove the palm-rest assembly. See \ |
79 |
11 Remove the Mini-Card board. See \ |
79 |
Procedure |
80 |
1 Using the pull-tab, disconnect the display cable and the hard-drive cable from the connectors on the system board. |
80 |
2 Disconnect the logo-board cable, Bluetooth-card cable, coin-cell battery cable, and subwoofer cable from the connectors on the system board. |
80 |
3 Remove the screws that secure the system board to the computer base. |
80 |
4 Lift and ease the connectors on the system board out of the slots on the computer base. |
81 |
5 Turn the system board over. |
81 |
6 Remove the thermal fan. See \ |
81 |
7 Remove the thermal cooling assembly. See \ |
81 |
8 Remove the processor module. See \ |
81 |
Replacing the System Board |
82 |
Procedure |
82 |
1 Replace the processor module. See \ |
82 |
2 Replace the thermal cooling assembly. See \ |
82 |
3 Replace the thermal fan. See \ |
82 |
4 Turn the system board over. |
82 |
5 Align the connectors on the system board with the slots on the computer base and place it on the computer base. |
82 |
6 Replace the screws that secure the system board to the computer base. |
82 |
7 Connect the display cable, logo-board cable, Bluetooth-card cable, hard-drive cable, coin-cell battery cable, and subwoofer cable to the connectors on the system-board. |
82 |
Postrequisites |
82 |
8 Replace the mini-card board. See \ |
82 |
9 Replace the palm-rest assembly. See \ |
82 |
10 Replace the keyboard. See \ |
82 |
11 Replace the center-control cover. See \ |
82 |
12 Replace the memory module(s). See \ |
82 |
13 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 5 in Replacing the Hard Drive. |
82 |
14 Follow the instructions from step 6 to step 8 in \ |
82 |
15 Replace the mini-card(s). See \ |
82 |
16 Replace the battery. See \ |
82 |
17 Replace the base cover. See \ |
83 |
18 Replace any cards or blank that you removed from the 9-in-1 Media Card reader. |
83 |
19 Follow the instructions in \ |
83 |
Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS |
83 |
1 Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is installed properly. |
83 |
2 Turn on the computer. |
83 |
3 Press <F2> during POST to enter the system setup program. |
83 |
4 Navigate to the Security tab and enter the service tag in the Set Service Tag field. |
83 |
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85 |
Thermal Fan |
85 |
Removing the Thermal Fan |
85 |
Prerequisites |
85 |
1 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 4 in \ |
85 |
Procedure |
85 |
1 Disconnect the thermal-fan cable from the connector on the system board. |
85 |
2 Remove the screws that secure the thermal fan to the system board. |
85 |
3 Lift the thermal fan and gently peel the tape that secures the thermal fan to the thermal cooling assembly. |
86 |
Replacing the Thermal Fan |
86 |
Procedure |
86 |
1 Align the screw holes on the thermal fan with the screw holes on the system board. |
86 |
2 Adhere the tape to secure the thermal fan to the thermal cooling assembly. |
86 |
3 Replace the screws that secure the thermal fan to the system board. |
86 |
4 Connect the thermal-fan cable to the connector on the system board. |
86 |
Postrequisites |
86 |
1 Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 18 in \ |
86 |
2 Follow the instructions in \ |
86 |
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87 |
Thermal Cooling Assembly |
87 |
Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly |
87 |
Prerequisites |
87 |
1 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 6 in \ |
87 |
Procedure |
87 |
1 In sequential order (indicated on the thermal cooling assembly), loosen the captive screws that secure the thermal cooling assembly to the system board. |
87 |
2 Carefully lift thermal cooling assembly away from the system board. |
88 |
Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly |
88 |
Procedure |
88 |
1 Clean the thermal grease from the bottom of the thermal cooling assembly and reapply it. |
88 |
2 Align the captive screws on the thermal cooling assembly with the screw holes on the system board and tighten the screws in sequential order (indicated on the thermal cooling assembly). |
88 |
Postrequisites |
89 |
1 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 18 in \ |
89 |
2 Follow the instructions in \ |
89 |
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91 |
Processor Module |
91 |
Removing the Processor Module |
91 |
Prerequisites |
91 |
1 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 7 in \ |
91 |
Procedure |
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1 To loosen the ZIF socket, use a small, flat-blade screwdriver and rotate the ZIF-socket cam screw counterclockwise until it comes to the cam stop. |
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2 Lift the processor module off the ZIF socket. |
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Replacing the Processor Module |
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Procedure |
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1 Align the pin-1 corner of the processor module with the pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket. |
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2 Place the processor module lightly in the ZIF socket and ensure that the processor module is positioned correctly. |
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3 Tighten the ZIF socket by turning the cam screw clockwise to secure the processor module to the system board. |
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Postrequisites |
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1 Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 18 in \ |
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2 Follow the instructions in \ |
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System Setup |
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Overview |
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Entering System Setup |
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1 Turn on (or restart) your computer. |
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2 During POST, when the DELL logo is displayed, watch for the F2 prompt to appear and then press <F2> immediately. |
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System Setup Screens |
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Boot Sequence |
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Boot Options |
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Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot |
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1 If you are booting from a USB device, connect the USB device to a USB connector. |
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2 Turn on (or restart) your computer. |
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3 When F2 Setup, F12 Boot Options appears in the lower-right corner of the screen, press <F12>. |
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4 On the Boot Device Menu choose the device you want to boot from and press <Enter>. |
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Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots |
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1 Enter system setup. See \ |
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2 Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot menu option and press <Enter> to access the menu. |
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3 Press the up- and down-arrow keys to move through the list of devices. |
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4 Press plus (F5) or minus (F6) to change the boot priority of the device. |
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