Dell Inspiron 24 5459 Service Manual - Page 8

Replacing the rubber feet

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83

Procedure

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83

Post-requisites

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83

Removing the display assembly

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84

Prerequisites

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84

Procedure

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84

Replacing the display assembly

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86

Procedure

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86

Post-requisites

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86

Clearing Forgotten Passwords

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87

Procedure

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87

Clearing CMOS Settings

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89

Prerequisites

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89

Procedure

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89

Post-requisites

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90

Flashing the BIOS

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91

Getting help and contacting Dell

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92

Self-help resources

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92

Contacting Dell

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93

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Section	Page
Inspiron 24 5000 Series Service Manual	3
Before working inside your computer	9
Before you begin	9
Safety instructions	10
Recommended tools	11
After working inside your computer	12
Technical overview	13
Inside view of your computer	13
System Board Components	14
Removing the stand	16
Procedure	16
Replacing the stand	18
Procedure	18
Removing the back cover	19
Prerequisites	19
Procedure	19
Replacing the back cover	20
Procedure	20
Post-requisites	20
Removing the optical drive	21
Prerequisites	21
Procedure	21
Replacing the optical drive	24
Procedure	24
Post-requisites	24
Removing the hard drive	25
Prerequisites	25
Procedure	25
Replacing the hard drive	28
Procedure	28
Post-requisites	28
Removing the memory modules	29
Prerequisites	29
Procedure	29
Replacing the memory modules	31
Procedure	31
Post-requisites	32
Removing the wireless card	33
Prerequisites	33
Procedure	33
Replacing the wireless card	35
Procedure	35
Post-requisites	36
Removing the heat sink	37
Prerequisites	37
Procedure	37
Replacing the heat sink	39
Procedure	39
Post-requisites	39
Removing the fan	40
Prerequisites	40
Procedure	40
Replacing the fan	42
Procedure	42
Post-requisites	42
Removing the coin-cell battery	43
Prerequisites	43
Procedure	43
Replacing the coin-cell battery	45
Procedure	45
Post-requisites	45
Removing the processor	46
Prerequisites	46
Procedure	46
Replacing the processor	48
Procedure	48
Post-requisites	49
Removing the microphone	50
Prerequisites	50
Procedure	50
Replacing the microphone	52
Procedure	52
Post-requisites	52
Removing the camera	53
Prerequisites	53
Procedure	53
Replacing the camera	55
Procedure	55
Post-requisites	55
Removing the system board	56
Prerequisites	56
Procedure	57
Replacing the system board	60
Procedure	60
Post-requisites	60
Removing the VESA-mount bracket	62
Prerequisites	62
Procedure	62
Replacing the VESA-mount bracket	64
Procedure	64
Post-requisites	64
Removing the speaker cover	65
Prerequisites	65
Procedure	65
Replacing the speaker cover	67
Procedure	67
Post-requisites	67
Removing the speakers	68
Prerequisites	68
Procedure	68
Replacing the speakers	70
Procedure	70
Post-requisites	70
Removing the control-buttons board	71
Prerequisites	71
Procedure	71
Replacing the control-buttons board	73
Procedure	73
Post-requisites	73
Removing the middle cover	74
Prerequisites	74
Procedure	74
Replacing the middle cover	79
Procedure	79
Post-requisites	79
Removing the rubber feet	81
Prerequisites	81
Procedure	81
Replacing the rubber feet	83
Procedure	83
Post-requisites	83
Removing the display assembly	84
Prerequisites	84
Procedure	84
Replacing the display assembly	86
Procedure	86
Post-requisites	86
Clearing Forgotten Passwords	87
Procedure	87
Clearing CMOS Settings	89
Prerequisites	89
Procedure	89
Post-requisites	90
Flashing the BIOS	91
Getting help and contacting Dell	92
Self-help resources	92

Dell Inspiron 24 5459 Service Manual - Page 8

Flashing the BIOS, Clearing CMOS Settings

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