Dell 3320, P146G Service Manual

Latitude 3320

Service Manual

Reg ula tor y M ode l: P14 6G Reg ula tor y T ype : P 146 G00 1 Apr il 202 1 Rev . A 00

Notes, cautions, and warnings

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product.

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid

the problem.

WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

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Contents

Chapter 1: Working inside your computer...................................................................................... 6

Safety instructions.............................................................................................................................................................. 6

Before working inside your computer....................................................................................................................... 6

Entering Service Mode................................................................................................................................................. 7

Exiting Service Mode.................................................................................................................................................... 7

Safety precautions.........................................................................................................................................................7

Electrostatic discharge—ESD protection............................................................................................................... 8

ESD field service kit ..................................................................................................................................................... 8

Transporting sensitive components.......................................................................................................................... 9

After working inside your computer..........................................................................................................................9

Chapter 2: Removing and installing components.......................................................................... 10

Recommended tools.......................................................................................................................................................... 10

Screw List............................................................................................................................................................................ 10

Major components of your system................................................................................................................................ 12

MicroSD-card......................................................................................................................................................................13

Removing the microSD-card..................................................................................................................................... 13

Installing the MicroSD-card....................................................................................................................................... 14

Base cover........................................................................................................................................................................... 14

Removing the base cover...........................................................................................................................................14

Installing the base cover.............................................................................................................................................16

Solid-state drive................................................................................................................................................................. 17

Removing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive.............................................................................................................. 17

Installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive................................................................................................................ 18

Removing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive............................................................................................................. 20

Installing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive............................................................................................................... 20

Speakers............................................................................................................................................................................... 21

Removing the speakers...............................................................................................................................................21

Installing the speakers................................................................................................................................................ 22

WLAN card..........................................................................................................................................................................23

Removing the WLAN card.........................................................................................................................................23

Installing the WLAN card........................................................................................................................................... 24

Coin-cell battery................................................................................................................................................................ 26

Removing the coin-cell battery................................................................................................................................26

Installing the coin-cell battery.................................................................................................................................. 26

Battery cable...................................................................................................................................................................... 27

Installing the battery cable........................................................................................................................................ 27

Removing the battery cable......................................................................................................................................28

Battery................................................................................................................................................................................. 29

Removing the 3-cell battery..................................................................................................................................... 29

Installing the 3-cell battery....................................................................................................................................... 30

Removing the 4-cell battery......................................................................................................................................31

Installing the 4-cell battery....................................................................................................................................... 32

System fan.......................................................................................................................................................................... 33

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Removing the left system fan.................................................................................................................................. 33

Installing the left system fan.................................................................................................................................... 34

Removing the right system fan................................................................................................................................35

Installing the right system fan.................................................................................................................................. 36

Display assembly................................................................................................................................................................38

Removing the display assembly............................................................................................................................... 38

Installing the display assembly..................................................................................................................................40

Input Output board........................................................................................................................................................... 42

Removing the Input Output board.......................................................................................................................... 42

Installing the Input Output board.............................................................................................................................43

Heatsink assembly............................................................................................................................................................. 44

Removing the heatsink assembly.............................................................................................................................44

Installing the heatsink assembly...............................................................................................................................45

Touchpad ........................................................................................................................................................................... 46

Removing the touchpad.............................................................................................................................................46

Installing the touchpad............................................................................................................................................... 47

Power-button board......................................................................................................................................................... 48

Removing the power-button board.........................................................................................................................48

Installing the power-button board...........................................................................................................................49

System board..................................................................................................................................................................... 50

Removing the system board.....................................................................................................................................50

Installing the system board....................................................................................................................................... 53

Power adapter port.......................................................................................................................................................... 56

Removing the power adapter port..........................................................................................................................56

Installing the power adapter port............................................................................................................................ 57

Palmrest assembly............................................................................................................................................................ 58

Removing the palmrest assembly............................................................................................................................58

Chapter 3: Drivers and downloads............................................................................................... 60

Chapter 4: System setup............................................................................................................. 61

Boot menu........................................................................................................................................................................... 61

Boot Sequence................................................................................................................................................................... 61

Navigation keys..................................................................................................................................................................62

System setup options.......................................................................................................................................................62

Updating the BIOS in Windows ..................................................................................................................................... 71

Updating BIOS on systems with BitLocker enabled.............................................................................................71

Updating your system BIOS using a USB flash drive..........................................................................................72

System and setup password...........................................................................................................................................72

Assigning a system setup password....................................................................................................................... 73

Deleting or changing an existing system setup password................................................................................. 73

Chapter 5: Troubleshooting......................................................................................................... 74

Built-in self-test (BIST)................................................................................................................................................... 74

LCD Built-in Self Test (BIST)......................................................................................................................................... 74

Dell SupportAssist Pre-boot System Performance Check diagnostics................................................................75

Running the SupportAssist Pre-Boot System Performance Check................................................................ 75

Diagnostic LED behavior..................................................................................................................................................75

Diagnostic error messages.............................................................................................................................................. 77

Contents

System error messages................................................................................................................................................... 80

Recovering the operating system................................................................................................................................. 80

Real-Time Clock (RTC Reset)........................................................................................................................................ 81

Flashing the BIOS...............................................................................................................................................................81

Backup media and recovery options..............................................................................................................................81

WiFi power cycle................................................................................................................................................................ 81

Flea power release............................................................................................................................................................ 82

Chapter 6: Getting help and contacting Dell................................................................................ 83

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Working inside your computer

Safety instructions

Prerequisites

Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and to ensure your personal safety. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure included in this document assumes that the following conditions exist:

● You have read the safety information that shipped with your computer.

● A component can be replaced or, if purchased separately, installed by performing the removal procedure in reverse order.

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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

CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform

troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or

telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by

your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically

touching an unpainted metal surface at the same time as touching a connector on the back of the computer.

CAUTION: Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components or contacts on a card. Hold a

card by its edges or by its metal mounting bracket. Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by

its pins.

CAUTION: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, not on the cable itself. Some

cables have connectors with locking tabs; if you are disconnecting this type of cable, press in on the locking

tabs before you disconnect the cable. As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending

any connector pins. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented and

aligned.

NOTE: Disconnect all power sources before opening the computer cover or panels. After you finish working inside the

computer, replace all covers, panels, and screws before connecting to the power source.

NOTE: The color of your computer and certain components may appear differently than shown in this document.

Before working inside your computer

Steps

1. Save and close all open files and exit all open applications.

2. Shut down your computer. Click Start >

If you are using a different operating system, see the documentation of your operating system for shut-down

NOTE:

instructions.

Power > Shut down.

3. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.

4. Disconnect all attached network devices and peripherals, such as keyboard, mouse, and monitor from your computer.

5. Remove any media card and optical disc from your computer, if applicable.

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6. After the computer is unplugged, press and hold the power button for 5 seconds to ground the system board.

CAUTION: Place the computer on a flat, soft, and clean surface to avoid scratches on the display.

7. Place the computer face down.

Entering Service Mode

Service Mode allows users to immediately cut off electricity from the computer and conduct repairs without disconnecting the

battery cable from the system board.

To enter Service Mode:

1. Shut down your computer and disconnect the AC adapter.

2. Hold <B> key on the keyboard and press the power button for 3 seconds or until the Dell logo appears on the screen.

3. Press any key to continue.

NOTE: If the power adapter has not been disconnected, a message prompting you to remove the AC adapter appears

on the screen. Remove the AC adapter and then press any key to continue the Service Mode procedure.

NOTE: The Service Mode procedure automatically skips the following step if the Owner Tag of the computer is not

set up in advance by the manufacturer.

4. When the ready-to-proceed message appears on the screen, press any key to proceed. The computer emits three short beeps and shuts down immediately.

Once the computer shuts down, you may perform the replacement procedures without disconnecting the battery cable from the system board.

Exiting Service Mode

Service Mode allows users to immediately cut off electricity from the computer and conduct repairs without disconnecting the

battery cable from the system board.

To exit Service Mode:

1. Connect the AC adapter to the power-adapter port on your computer.

2. Press the power button to turn on the computer. Your computer will automatically return to normal functioning mode.

Safety precautions

The safety precautions chapter details the primary steps to be taken before performing any disassembly instructions.

Observe the following safety precautions before you perform any installation or break/fix procedures involving disassembly or reassembly:

●

Turn off the system and all attached peripherals.

● Disconnect the system and all attached peripherals from AC power.

● Disconnect all network cables, telephone, and telecommunications lines from the system.

● Use an ESD field service kit when working inside any notebook to avoid electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage.

● After removing any system component, carefully place the removed component on an anti-static mat.

● Wear shoes with non-conductive rubber soles to reduce the chance of getting electrocuted.

Standby power

Dell products with standby power must be unplugged before you open the case. Systems that incorporate standby power are essentially powered while turned off. The internal power enables the system to be remotely turned on (wake on LAN) and suspended into a sleep mode and has other advanced power management features.

Unplugging, pressing and holding the power button for 20 seconds should discharge residual power in the system board. Remove the battery from notebooks.

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Bonding

Bonding is a method for connecting two or more grounding conductors to the same electrical potential. This is done through the use of a field service electrostatic discharge (ESD) kit. When connecting a bonding wire, ensure that it is connected to bare metal and never to a painted or non-metal surface. The wrist strap should be secure and in full contact with your skin, and ensure that you remove all jewelry such as watches, bracelets, or rings prior to bonding yourself and the equipment.

Electrostatic discharge—ESD protection

ESD is a major concern when you handle electronic components, especially sensitive components such as expansion cards, processors, memory DIMMs, and system boards. Very slight charges can damage circuits in ways that may not be obvious, such as intermittent problems or a shortened product life span. As the industry pushes for lower power requirements and increased density, ESD protection is an increasing concern.

Due to the increased density of semiconductors used in recent Dell products, the sensitivity to static damage is now higher than in previous Dell products. For this reason, some previously approved methods of handling parts are no longer applicable.

Two recognized types of ESD damage are catastrophic and intermittent failures.

● Catastrophic – Catastrophic failures represent approximately 20 percent of ESD-related failures. The damage causes an immediate and complete loss of device functionality. An example of catastrophic failure is a memory DIMM that has received a static shock and immediately generates a "No POST/No Video" symptom with a beep code emitted for missing or nonfunctional memory.

● Intermittent – Intermittent failures represent approximately 80 percent of ESD-related failures. The high rate of intermittent failures means that most of the time when damage occurs, it is not immediately recognizable. The DIMM receives a static shock, but the tracing is merely weakened and does not immediately produce outward symptoms related to the damage. The weakened trace may take weeks or months to melt, and in the meantime may cause degradation of memory integrity, intermittent memory errors, etc.

The more difficult type of damage to recognize and troubleshoot is the intermittent (also called latent or "walking wounded") failure.

Perform the following steps to prevent ESD damage:

● Use a wired ESD wrist strap that is properly grounded. The use of wireless anti-static straps is no longer allowed; they do not provide adequate protection. Touching the chassis before handling parts does not ensure adequate ESD protection on parts with increased sensitivity to ESD damage.

● Handle all static-sensitive components in a static-safe area. If possible, use anti-static floor pads and workbench pads.

● When unpacking a static-sensitive component from its shipping carton, do not remove the component from the anti-static

packing material until you are ready to install the component. Before unwrapping the anti-static packaging, ensure that you discharge static electricity from your body.

● Before transporting a static-sensitive component, place it in an anti-static container or packaging.

ESD field service kit

The unmonitored Field Service kit is the most commonly used service kit. Each Field Service kit includes three main components: anti-static mat, wrist strap, and bonding wire.

Components of an ESD field service kit

The components of an ESD field service kit are:

● Anti-Static Mat – The anti-static mat is dissipative and parts can be placed on it during service procedures. When using an anti-static mat, your wrist strap should be snug and the bonding wire should be connected to the mat and to any bare metal on the system being worked on. Once deployed properly, service parts can be removed from the ESD bag and placed directly on the mat. ESD-sensitive items are safe in your hand, on the ESD mat, in the system, or inside a bag.

● Wrist Strap and Bonding Wire – The wrist strap and bonding wire can be either directly connected between your wrist and bare metal on the hardware if the ESD mat is not required, or connected to the anti-static mat to protect hardware that is temporarily placed on the mat. The physical connection of the wrist strap and bonding wire between your skin, the ESD mat, and the hardware is known as bonding. Use only Field Service kits with a wrist strap, mat, and bonding wire. Never use wireless wrist straps. Always be aware that the internal wires of a wrist strap are prone to damage from normal wear and tear, and must be checked regularly with a wrist strap tester in order to avoid accidental ESD hardware damage. It is recommended to test the wrist strap and bonding wire at least once per week.

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● ESD Wrist Strap Tester – The wires inside of an ESD strap are prone to damage over time. When using an unmonitored kit, it is a best practice to regularly test the strap prior to each service call, and at a minimum, test once per week. A wrist strap tester is the best method for doing this test. If you do not have your own wrist strap tester, check with your regional office to find out if they have one. To perform the test, plug the wrist-strap's bonding-wire into the tester while it is strapped to your wrist and push the button to test. A green LED is lit if the test is successful; a red LED is lit and an alarm sounds if the test fails.

● Insulator Elements – It is critical to keep ESD sensitive devices, such as plastic heat sink casings, away from internal parts that are insulators and often highly charged.

● Working Environment – Before deploying the ESD Field Service kit, assess the situation at the customer location. For example, deploying the kit for a server environment is different than for a desktop or portable environment. Servers are typically installed in a rack within a data center; desktops or portables are typically placed on office desks or cubicles. Always look for a large open flat work area that is free of clutter and large enough to deploy the ESD kit with additional space to accommodate the type of system that is being repaired. The workspace should also be free of insulators that can cause an ESD event. On the work area, insulators such as Styrofoam and other plastics should always be moved at least 12 inches or 30 centimeters away from sensitive parts before physically handling any hardware components

● ESD Packaging – All ESD-sensitive devices must be shipped and received in static-safe packaging. Metal, static-shielded bags are preferred. However, you should always return the damaged part using the same ESD bag and packaging that the new part arrived in. The ESD bag should be folded over and taped shut and all the same foam packing material should be used in the original box that the new part arrived in. ESD-sensitive devices should be removed from packaging only at an ESD-protected work surface, and parts should never be placed on top of the ESD bag because only the inside of the bag is shielded. Always place parts in your hand, on the ESD mat, in the system, or inside an anti-static bag.

● Transporting Sensitive Components – When transporting ESD sensitive components such as replacement parts or parts to be returned to Dell, it is critical to place these parts in anti-static bags for safe transport.

ESD protection summary

It is recommended that all field service technicians use the traditional wired ESD grounding wrist strap and protective anti-static mat at all times when servicing Dell products. In addition, it is critical that technicians keep sensitive parts separate from all insulator parts while performing service and that they use anti-static bags for transporting sensitive components.

Transporting sensitive components

When transporting ESD sensitive components such as replacement parts or parts to be returned to Dell, it is critical to place these parts in anti-static bags for safe transport.

After working inside your computer

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NOTE: Leaving stray or loose screws inside your computer may severely damage your computer.

Steps

1. Replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer.

2. Connect any external devices, peripherals, or cables you removed before working on your computer.

3. Replace any media cards, discs, or any other parts that you removed before working on your computer.

4. Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets.

5. Turn on your computer.

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NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered.

Recommended tools

The procedures in this document may require the following tools:

● Phillips #0 screwdriver

● Plastic scribe

Screw List

The following table shows the screw list and the image of the screws.

Table 1. Screw list

Component Screw type Quantity Image

Base cover Captive screws 7

3-cell battery M2x3 3

4-cell battery M2x3 5

Solid-state drive bracket M2x3 1

WLAN M2x3 1

Left system Fan M2x3 2

Right system Fan M2x3 2

Display cable bracket M2x2.5 1

Display hinge bracket M2x2.5

M2x3

Input Output board M2x2.5 1

Touchpad bracket M2x2 3

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Table 1. Screw list

Component Screw type Quantity Image

Touchpad M2x2 2

Heatsink assembly Captive screws 4

Power button with fingerprint reader M2x3 1

System board M2x2.5 1

Type-C bracket M2x3 1

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Major components of your system

1. Base cover

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2. Heatsink assembly

3. Right system fan

4. Left system fan

5. Solid-state drive

6. System board

7. Battery

8. Speaker

9. Palmrest and keyboard assembly

10. Display assembly

11. Input Output board

12. Coin-cell battery

13. WLAN card

14. Power button with fingerprint reader

NOTE: Dell provides a list of components and their part numbers for the original system configuration purchased. These

parts are available according to warranty coverages purchased by the customer. Contact your Dell sales representative for

purchase options.

MicroSD-card

Removing the microSD-card

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.

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The following image provides a visual representation of the microSD-card removal procedure.

Steps

1. Push the microSD-card to eject it from the slot.

2. Remove the microSD-card from the system.

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Installing the MicroSD-card

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

The following image provides a visual representation of the MicroSD-card installation procedure.

Steps

Insert the microSD-card into its slot until it clicks into place.

Next steps

1. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.

Base cover

Removing the base cover

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.

2. Remove the microSD-card.

3. Enter the service mode.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the base cover, and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.

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Steps

1. Loosen the seven captive screws that secure the base cover to the chassis.

2. Using a plastic scribe, pry open the base cover starting from the recesses located in the U-shaped indents near the hinges at the top edge of the base cover.

3. Pry open the left, right, and bottom sides of the base cover.

4. Carefully lift and remove the base cover from the chassis.

NOTE: Be careful of the latches while removing the base cover as the latches may break.

Installing the base cover

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the base cover, and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.

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Steps

1. Align and place the base cover on the chassis, and snap the base cover into place.

2. Tighten the seven captive screws to secure the base cover to the chassis.

Next steps

1. Exit the service mode.

2. Install the microSD-card.

3. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.

Solid-state drive

Removing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.

2. Remove the microSD-card.

3. Enter the service mode.

4. Remove the base cover.

About this task

The following image indicates the location of the solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.

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Steps

1. Open the solid-state drive mylar sheet that covers the solid-state drive.

NOTE:

There is a protective mylar sheet covering the solid-state drive. This mylar sheet must be opened in order to

proceed with the removal procedure.

2. Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the solid-state drive bracket to the system board.

3. Remove the solid-state drive bracket from the system board.

4. Slide and remove the solid-state drive from the M.2 card connector on the system board.

Installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

The following image indicates the location of the solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

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Steps

1. Align the notch on the solid-state drive with the tab on the M.2 card connector.

2. Slide the solid-state drive into the M.2 card connector on the system board.

3. Align and place the solid-state drive bracket.

4. Install the screw (M2x3) that secures the solid-state drive bracket to the system board.

5. Close the solid-state drive mylar sheet to cover the solid-state drive.

There is a protective mylar sheet covering the solid-state drive. This mylar sheet must be closed after the

NOTE:

installation procedure.

Next steps

1. Install the base cover.

2. Exit the service mode.

3. Install the microSD-card.

4. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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Removing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.

2. Remove the microSD-card.

3. Enter the service mode.

4. Remove the base cover.

About this task

The following image indicates the location of the solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Steps

1. Open the solid-state drive mylar sheet that covers the solid-state drive.

NOTE:

There is a protective mylar sheet covering the solid-state drive. This mylar sheet must be opened in order to

proceed with the removal procedure.

2. Remove the single screw (M2x3) that secures the solid-state drive to the system board.

3. Slide and remove the solid-state drive from the M.2 card connector on the system board.

Installing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

The following image indicates the location of the solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

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Steps

1. Align the notch on the solid-state drive with the tab on the M.2 card connector.

2. Slide the solid-state drive into the M.2 card connector on the system board.

3. Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the solid-state drive to the system board.

4. Close the solid-state drive mylar sheet to cover the solid-state drive.

NOTE:

There is a protective mylar sheet covering the solid-state drive. This mylar sheet must be closed after the

installation procedure.

Next steps

1. Install the base cover.

2. Exit the service mode.

3. Install the microSD-card.

4. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

Speakers

Removing the speakers

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.

2. Remove the microSD-card.

3. Enter the service mode.

4. Remove the base cover.

About this task

The following image indicates the location of the speakers and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.

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Steps

1. Disconnect the speaker cable from the connector on the system board.

2. Unroute the speaker cable from the routing guide.

3. Peel the adhesive tapes that secure the speakers in place.

4. Remove the speakers from the chassis.

Installing the speakers

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

The following image indicates the location of the speakers and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

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Steps

1. Align and place the speakers in the slot on the chassis.

2. Route the speaker cables through the routing guide.

3. Connect the speaker cable to the connector.

4. Adhere the adhesive tapes to secure the speakers in place.

Next steps

1. Install the battery.

2. Install the base cover.

3. Install the microSD-card.

4. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.

WLAN card

Removing the WLAN card

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.

2. Remove the microSD-card.

3. Enter the service mode.

4. Remove the base cover.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the WWAN card and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.

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Steps

1. Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures WLAN card bracket to the system board.

2. Lift the WLAN card bracket out of the system.

3. Disconnect the antenna cables from the connectors on the WLAN card.

4. Lift and remove the WLAN card from the WLAN card slot.

Installing the WLAN card

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

The following image indicates the location of the WWAN card and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

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Steps

1. Align the notch on the WLAN card with the tab on the WLAN card slot.

2. Slide the WLAN card at an angle into the WLAN card slot.

3. Connect the antenna cables to the connectors on the WLAN card.

NOTE: The antenna cable connectors are fragile and utmost care should be taken while replacing them.

Table 2. Antenna cable guide

Cable color Connector

White cable (Main) White triangle (△) on the WLAN module of the system board

Black cable (Aux) Solid triangle (▲) on the WLAN module of the system board

4. Align and place the WLAN card bracket on the WLAN card.

5. Install the screw (M2x3) to secure the WLAN card bracket to the system board.

Next steps

1. Install the base cover.

2. Exit the service mode.

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