Dell Inspiron 14 3473 Inspiron 14 3000 Service Manual - Page 3

Contents

Before working inside your computer

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11

Before you begin

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11

Safety instructions

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11

Recommended tools

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12

Screw list

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13

After working inside your computer

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15

Removing the battery

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16

Procedure

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16

Replacing the battery

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17

Procedure

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17

Removing the optical drive

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18

Prerequisites

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18

Procedure

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18

Replacing the optical drive

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Procedure

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Post-requisites

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Removing the keyboard

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22

Prerequisites

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Procedure

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Section	Page
Inspiron 14 3000 Service Manual	3
Before working inside your computer	11
Before you begin	11
Safety instructions	11
Recommended tools	12
Screw list	13
After working inside your computer	15
Removing the battery	16
Procedure	16
Replacing the battery	17
Procedure	17
Removing the optical drive	18
Prerequisites	18
Procedure	18
Replacing the optical drive	21
Procedure	21
Post-requisites	21
Removing the keyboard	22
Prerequisites	22
Procedure	22
Replacing the keyboard	25
Procedure	25
Post-requisites	25
Removing the base cover	26
Prerequisites	26
Procedure	26
Replacing the base cover	31
Procedure	31
Post-requisites	33
Removing the memory module	34
Prerequisites	34
Procedure	34
Replacing the memory module	36
Procedure	36
Post-requisites	37
Removing the hard drive	38
Prerequisites	38
Procedure	38
Replacing the hard drive	41
Procedure	41
Post-requisites	41
Removing the wireless card	42
Prerequisites	42
Procedure	42
Replacing the wireless card	44
Procedure	44
Post-requisites	45
Removing the I/O board	46
Prerequisites	46
Procedure	46
Replacing the I/O board	48
Procedure	48
Post-requisites	48
Removing the coin-cell battery	49
Prerequisites	49
Procedure	49
Replacing the coin-cell battery	51
Procedure	51
Post-requisites	51
Removing the speakers	52
Prerequisites	52
Procedure	52
Replacing the speakers	54
Procedure	54
Post-requisites	54
Removing the heat sink	55
Prerequisites	55
Procedure	55
Replacing the heat sink	57
Procedure	57
Post-requisites	57
Removing the power-button board	58
Prerequisites	58
Procedure	58
Replacing the power-button board	60
Procedure	60
Post-requisites	60
Removing the display assembly	61
Prerequisites	61
Procedure	61
Replacing the display assembly	64
Procedure	64
Post-requisites	64
Removing the display bezel	65
Prerequisites	65
Procedure	65
Replacing the display bezel	67
Procedure	67
Post-requisites	67
Removing the display panel	68
Prerequisites	68
Procedure	68
Replacing the display panel	71
Procedure	71
Post-requisites	71
Removing the camera	72
Prerequisites	72
Procedure	72
Replacing the camera	74
Procedure	74
Post-requisites	74
Removing the display hinges	75
Prerequisites	75
Procedure	75
Replacing the display hinges	77
Procedure	77
Post-requisites	77
Removing the display cable	78
Prerequisites	78
Procedure	78
Replacing the display cable	81
Procedure	81
Post-requisites	81
Removing the system board	82
Prerequisites	82
Procedure	82
Replacing the system board	86
Procedure	86
Post-requisites	87
Removing the touchpad	88
Prerequisites	88
Procedure	88
Replacing the touchpad	92
Procedure	92
Post-requisites	92
Removing the power-adapter port	94
Prerequisites	94
Procedure	94
Replacing the power-adapter port	96
Procedure	96
Post-requisites	96
Removing the display back-cover and antenna assembly	97
Prerequisites	97
Procedure	97
Replacing the display back-cover and antenna assembly	99
Procedure	99
Post-requisites	99
Removing the palm rest	100
Prerequisites	100
Procedure	101
Replacing the palm rest	102
Procedure	102
Post-requisites	102
Downloading drivers	103
Downloading the audio driver	103
Downloading the graphics driver	103
Downloading the USB 3.0 driver	104
Downloading the Wi-Fi driver	104
Downloading the media-card reader driver	104
Downloading the chipset driver	105
System setup	106
Boot Sequence	106
Navigation keys	106
BIOS overview	107
Entering BIOS setup program	107
System setup options	108
Troubleshooting	114
Flashing the BIOS	114
Flashing BIOS (USB key)	114
Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) diagnostics	115
Running the ePSA diagnostics	115
Diagnostics	116
Flea power release	117
Wi-Fi power cycle	118
Getting help and contacting Dell	119
Self-help resources	119

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