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NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the
problem.
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Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Table of Contents
1 TROUBLESHOOTING.....................................................................................................................................................7
1.1 TROUBLESHOOTING TOOLS.......................................................................................................................................................7
1.1.1 Diagnostic Lights............................................................................................................................................................7
1.1.2 Hardware Troubleshooter...........................................................................................................................................8
1.1.3 Dell Diagnostics............................................................................................................................... ...............................8
1.1.4 Error Messages.............................................................................................................................................................12
1.2 SOLVING PROBLEMS.................................................................................................................................................................12
1.2.1 Battery Problems.........................................................................................................................................................13
1.2.2 Drive Problems..............................................................................................................................................................13
1.2.3 IEEE 1394 Device Problems............................................................................................................................... ......14
1.2.4 Lockups and Software Problems............................................................................................................................ 14
1.2.5 Memory Problems........................................................................................................................................................16
1.2.6 Power Problems............................................................................................................................................................16
1.2.7 Sound and Speaker Problems.................................................................................................................................16
1.2.8 Video and Display Problems....................................................................................................................................17
1.3 DELL TECHNICAL UPDATE SERVICE........................................................................................................................................17
1.4 DELL SUPPORT UTILITY...........................................................................................................................................................17
1.4.1 Clicking the Dell Support Icon................................................................................................................................18
1.4.2 Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon.................................................................................................................18
2 WORKING ON YOUR COMPUTER..........................................................................................................................18
2.1 RECOMMENDED TOOLS............................................................................................................................................................18
2.2 BEFORE WORKING ON YOUR COMPUTER...............................................................................................................................18
2.3 AFTER WORKING ON YOUR COMPUTER.................................................................................................................................20
3 SCREW CHART..............................................................................................................................................................21
4 BOTTOM ACCESS PANEL...........................................................................................................................................22
4.1 REMOVING THE BOTTOM ACCESS PANEL...............................................................................................................................22
4.2 REPLACING THE BOTTOM ACCESS PANEL...............................................................................................................................23
5 WLAN/WIMAX CARD.................................................................................................................................................23
5.1 REMOVING THE WLAN/WIMAX CARD............................................................................................................................... ....24
5.2 REPLACING THE WLAN/WIMAX CARD............................................................................................................................... ...24
6 WWAN CARD.................................................................................................................................................................25
6.1 REMOVING A WWAN CARD....................................................................................................................................................25
6.2 REPLACING A WWAN CARD...................................................................................................................................................26
7 WPAN (UWB/BT) CARD............................................................................................................................................26
7.1 REMOVING A WPAN (UWB/BT) CARD................................................................................................................................26
7.2 REPLACING A WPAN (UWB/BT) CARD................................................................................................................................27
8 FCM....................................................................................................................................................................................28
8.1 REMOVING A FCM FROM THE WWAN/FCM SLOT...............................................................................................................28
8.2 REMOVING A FCM FROM THE WPAN/UWB/FCM SLOT.....................................................................................................28
8.3 REPLACING A FCM............................................................................................................................... ....................................29
9 RF PASSTHRU BOARD...............................................................................................................................................30
9.1 REMOVING THE RF PASSTHRU BOARD...................................................................................................................................30
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9.2 REPLACING THE RF PASSTHRU BOARD..................................................................................................................................30
10 FAN ASSEMBLY.........................................................................................................................................................31
10.1 REMOVING THE FAN ASSEMBLY...........................................................................................................................................31
10.2 REPLACING THE FAN ASSEMBLY..........................................................................................................................................32
11 PROCESSOR HEATSINK ASSEMBLY..................................................................................................................32
11.1 REMOVING THE PROCESSOR HEATSINK ASSEMBLY...........................................................................................................32
11.2 REPLACING THE PROCESSOR HEATSINK ASSEMBLY..........................................................................................................33
12 PROCESSOR MODULE............................................................................................................................... ..............33
12.1 REMOVING THE PROCESSOR MODULE.................................................................................................................................33
12.2 REPLACING THE PROCESSOR MODULE................................................................................................................................34
13 MEMORY.......................................................................................................................................................................35
13.1 REMOVING A MEMORY MODULE..........................................................................................................................................36
13.2 REPLACING A MEMORY MODULE..........................................................................................................................................36
14 COIN-CELL BATTERY..............................................................................................................................................37
14.1 REMOVING THE COIN-CELL BATTERY.................................................................................................................................37
14.2 REPLACING THE COIN-CELL BATTERY.................................................................................................................................37
15 LED COVER..................................................................................................................................................................38
15.1 REMOVING THE LED COVER................................................................................................................................................38
15.2 REPLACING THE LED COVER...............................................................................................................................................39
16 PALM REST OVERLAY.............................................................................................................................................39
16.1 REMOVING THE PALM REST OVERLAY.................................................................................................................................39
16.2 REPLACING THE PALM REST OVERLAY................................................................................................................................40
17 KEYBOARD..................................................................................................................................................................40
17.1 REMOVING THE KEYBOARD..................................................................................................................................................40
17.2 REPLACING THE KEYBOARD..................................................................................................................................................41
18 GPS CARD (OPTIONAL).........................................................................................................................................41
18.1 REMOVING THE GPS CARD..................................................................................................................................................41
18.2 REPLACING THE GPS CARD.................................................................................................................................................42
19 LCD CABLE CHANNEL COVERS...........................................................................................................................42
19.1 REMOVING THE LCD CABLE CHANNEL COVERS.................................................................................................................43
19.2 REPLACING THE LCD CABLE CHANNEL COVERS................................................................................................................43
20 DISPLAY ASSEMBLY...............................................................................................................................................43
20.1 REMOVING THE DISPLAY ASSEMBLY...................................................................................................................................43
20.2 REPLACING THE DISPLAY ASSEMBLY............................................................................................................................... ....45
21 PALM REST..................................................................................................................................................................46
21.1 REMOVING THE PALM REST.................................................................................................................................................46
21.2 REPLACING THE PALM REST.................................................................................................................................................48
22 MODEM.........................................................................................................................................................................48
22.1 REMOVING THE MODEM........................................................................................................................................................48
22.2 REPLACING THE MODEM.......................................................................................................................................................49
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23 SMARTCARD ASSEMBLY........................................................................................................................................49
23.1 REMOVING THE SMARTCARD ASSEMBLY.............................................................................................................................49
23.2 REPLACING THE SMARTCARD ASSEMBLY............................................................................................................................50
24 HARD DRIVE...............................................................................................................................................................50
24.1 REMOVING THE HARD DRIVE...............................................................................................................................................51
24.2 REPLACING THE HARD DRIVE..............................................................................................................................................51
25 MODULAR DRIVE......................................................................................................................................................52
25.1 REMOVING THE MODULAR DRIVE........................................................................................................................................52
25.2 REPLACING THE MODULAR DRIVE.......................................................................................................................................52
26 SYSTEM BOARD ASSEMBLY.................................................................................................................................53
26.1 REMOVING THE SYSTEM BOARD ASSEMBLY.......................................................................................................................53
26.2 REPLACING THE SYSTEM BOARD ASSEMBLY......................................................................................................................54
27 CARD CAGE.................................................................................................................................................................55
27.1 REMOVING THE CARD CAGE................................................................................................................................................55
27.2 REPLACING THE CARD CAGE............................................................................................................................... .................56
28 1394 CARD..................................................................................................................................................................56
28.1 REMOVING THE 1394 CARD................................................................................................................................................57
28.2 REPLACING THE 1394 CARD...............................................................................................................................................57
29 SIM CARD....................................................................................................................................................................57
29.1 REMOVING THE SIM CARD ASSEMBLY...............................................................................................................................57
29.2 REPLACING THE SIM CARD ASSEMBLY...............................................................................................................................58
30 WI-FI SNIFFER CARD.............................................................................................................................................58
30.1 REMOVING THE WI-FI SNIFFER CARD............................................................................................................................... .58
30.2 REPLACING THE WI-FI SNIFFER CARD............................................................................................................................... 59
31 I/O CARD.....................................................................................................................................................................59
31.1 REMOVING THE I/O CARD...................................................................................................................................................60
31.2 REPLACING THE I/O CARD..................................................................................................................................................60
32 RJ-11 MODEM CONNECTOR.................................................................................................................................60
32.1 REMOVING THE RJ-11 MODEM CONNECTOR.....................................................................................................................60
32.2 REPLACING THE RJ-11 MODEM CONNECTOR....................................................................................................................60
33 DC POWER CABLE....................................................................................................................................................61
33.1 REMOVING THE DC POWER CABLE.....................................................................................................................................61
33.2 REPLACING THE DC POWER CABLE.....................................................................................................................................62
34 BASE ASSEMBLY.......................................................................................................................................................62
34.1 REMOVING THE BASE ASSEMBLY.........................................................................................................................................62
34.2 REPLACING THE BASE ASSEMBLY........................................................................................................................................62
35 STYLUS.........................................................................................................................................................................62
35.1 REMOVING THE STYLUS........................................................................................................................................................62
35.2 REPLACING THE STYLUS.......................................................................................................................................................63
36 HANDLE........................................................................................................................................................................63
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36.1 REMOVING THE HANDLE............................................................................................................................... ........................63
36.2 REPLACING THE HANDLE............................................................................................................................... .......................64
37 DOORS..........................................................................................................................................................................64
37.1 REMOVING MEDIA BAY DOOR.............................................................................................................................................64
37.2 REPLACING MEDIA BAY DOOR.............................................................................................................................................65
37.3 REMOVING THE AV DOOR....................................................................................................................................................65
37.4 REPLACING THE AV DOOR...................................................................................................................................................66
37.5 REMOVING THE AV PANEL COVER......................................................................................................................................66
37.6 REPLACING THE AV PANEL COVER......................................................................................................................................66
37.7 REMOVING THE RJ11 DOOR................................................................................................................................................67
37.8 REPLACING THE RJ11 DOOR...............................................................................................................................................67
37.9 REMOVING THE BATTERY DOOR..........................................................................................................................................68
37.10 REPLACING THE BATTERY DOOR.........................................................................................................................................68
37.11 REMOVING THE POWER DOOR.............................................................................................................................................68
37.12 REPLACING THE POWER DOOR............................................................................................................................................69
37.13 REMOVING THE VGA DOOR.................................................................................................................................................69
37.14 REPLACING THE VGA DOOR................................................................................................................................................70
37.15 REMOVING THE VGA PANEL COVER...................................................................................................................................70
37.16 REPLACING THE VGA PANEL COVER...................................................................................................................................71
37.17 REMOVING THE HDD DOOR............................................................................................................................... .................71
37.18 REPLACING THE HDD DOOR...............................................................................................................................................71
37.19 REMOVING THE SD CARD DOOR............................................................................................................................... ..........72
37.20 REPLACING THE SD CARD DOOR............................................................................................................................... .........72
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1 Troubleshooting
1.1 Troubleshooting Tools
1.1.1 Diagnostic Lights
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
instructions that shipped with your computer.
Your computer has three keyboard status lights located above the keyboard. During normal operation, the keyboard
status lights display the current status (on or off) of the Num Lock, Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock features. If the
computer starts without error, the lights flash, and then turn off. If the computer malfunctions, however, you can use
the status of the lights to help identify the problem.
NOTE: After the computer completes POST, the Num Lock light may remain on, depending on
your BIOS settings. For more information on using the system setup program, see the Dell™
Technology Guide on your computer or at support.dell.com.
Diagnostic Light Codes During POST
To troubleshoot a problem with your computer, read the sequence of the keyboard status lights in order from left to
right (Num Lock, Caps Lock, and then Scroll Lock). If the computer malfunctions, the individual lights display a status
of either On , Off , or Flashing .
Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution
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No memory Modules are
detected
Memory modules are
detected, but a memory
failure has occurred.
Memory failed to initialize
or memory is unsupported.
If two or more memory modules are installed,
remove the modules (see Removing a Memory
Module), then reinstall one module (see Replacing a
Memory Module) and restart the computer. If the
computer starts normally, continue to install
additional memory modules (one at a time) until you
have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all
modules without error.
If available, install working memory of the same
type into your computer (see Memory
If the problem persists, contact Dell Support.
If two or more memory modules are installed,
remove the modules (see Removing a Memory
Module), then reinstall one module (see Replacing a
Memory Module) and restart the computer. If the
computer starts normally continue to install
additional memory modules (one at a time) until you
have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all
modules without error.
If available, install working memory of the same
type into your computer (see Memory
If the problem persists, contact Dell Support.
If two or more memory modules are installed,
remove the modules (see Removing a Memory
Module), then reinstall one module (see Replacing a
Memory Module) and restart the computer. If the
computer starts normally, continue to install
additional memory modules (one at a time) until you
have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all
modules without error.
If available, install working memory of the same
type into your computer (see Memory
If the problem persists, contact Dell Support.
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System board failure has
occurred.
A possible processor failure
has occurred.
A possible graphics
card/video failure has
occurred.
A possible LCD failure has
occurred.
System failed on hard drive
initialization.
System failed in
Option ROM initialization.
A possible modem failure
has occurred.
Contact Dell Support.
Reseat the processor (see Processor Module).
If the problem persists, contact Dell Support.
Reseat any installed graphics cards.
If available, install a working graphics card into your
computer.
If the problem persists, contact Dell Support.
Reseat the LCD cable (see Display
Assembly
If the problem persists, contact Dell Support.
Reseat the hard drive (see Hard Drive).
If the problem persists, contact Dell Support.
If you have added any plug-in hardware with an
option ROM, try removing or reseating it.
If the problem persists, contact Dell Support.
If available, install a working modem into your
computer.
If the problem persists, contact Dell Support.
).
1.1.2 Hardware Troubleshooter
If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected, but incorrectly configured, you can
use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility.
Microsoft® Windows® XP:
1. Click Start→ Help and Support.
2. Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press <Enter> to start the search.
3. In the Fix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter.
4. In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, select the option that best describes the problem and click Next to
follow the remaining troubleshooting steps.
Microsoft Windows Vista®:
1. Click the Windows Vista start button , and click Help and Support.
2. Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press <Enter> to start the search.
3. In the search results, select the option that best describes the problem and follow the remaining
troubleshooting steps.
1.1.3 Dell Diagnostics
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
instructions that shipped with your computer.
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in Solving Problems
Diagnostics before contacting Dell for assistance.
Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media provided with your computer.
NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is optional and may not ship with your computer.
NOTE: The Dell Diagnostics only operate on Dell computers.
, and then run the Dell
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Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
Before running the Dell Diagnostics, enter system setup to review your computer’s configuration information, and
ensure that the device you want to test is displayed in system setup and is active. For more information on using the
system setup program, see the Dell™ Technology Guide on your computer or at support.dell.com.
The Dell Diagnostics is located on a separate diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive.
NOTE: If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the
documentation that came with your docking device for instructions.
NOTE: If your computer does not display a screen image, contact Dell Support.
1. Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that is known to be working properly.
2. Press and hold the <Fn> key or the mute button then turn on your computer.
NOTE: Alternatively, you can select Diagnostics from the one-time boot menu at startup to boot
to the diagnostic utility partition and run the Dell Diagnostics.
The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of your system board, keyboard,
display, memory, hard drive, etc.
• During the assessment, answer any questions that appear.
• If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell
Support.
• If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, the following message appears: "Booting Dell
Diagnostic Utility Partition. Press any key to continue."
NOTE: If you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the
Dell Diagnostics from your Drivers and Utilities media (see
Drivers and Utilities Media
3. Press any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive.
4. Press <Tab> to select Test System and then press <Enter>.
NOTE: It is recommended that you select Test System to run a complete test on your
computer. Selecting Test Memory initiates the extended memory test which can take up to
thirty minutes or more to complete. When the test completes, record the test results and then
press any key to return to the previous menu.
5. At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, left-click with the touch pad/mouse, or press <Tab> and then <Enter>, to
select the test you want to run (see Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
).
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the
).
NOTE: Write down any error codes and problem descriptions exactly as they appear and follow
the instructions on the screen.
6. After all tests have completed, close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu.
7. Close the Main Menu window to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer.
NOTE: If you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the
Dell Diagnostics from your Drivers and Utilities media (see Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the
Drivers and Utilities Media
).
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media
Before running the Dell Diagnostics, enter system setup to review your computer’s configuration information, and
ensure that the device you want to test is displayed in system setup and is active. For more information on using the
system setup program, see the Dell™ Technology Guide on your computer or at support.dell.com.
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1. Insert the Drivers and Utilities media into the optical drive.
2. Restart your computer.
3. When the DELL logo appears, press <F12> immediately.
NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key is held down for extended periods of time. To
avoid possible keyboard failure, press and release <F12> in even intervals to open the Boot
Device Menu.
If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft
Windows desktop, then shut down your computer and try again.
4. When the boot device list appears, use the up- and down-arrow keys to highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive,
and then press <Enter>.
NOTE: Using the one-time boot menu changes the boot sequence for the current boot only. Upon
restart, the computer boots according to the boot sequence specified in system setup.
5. Press any key to confirm that you want to start from the CD/DVD
If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft
Windows desktop, then shut down your computer and try again.
6. Type 1 to Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics.
7. At the Dell Diagnostics Menu, type 1 to select Dell 32-bit Diagnostics for Resource CD (graphical user
interface).
8. Press <Tab> to select Test System and the press <Enter>.
NOTE: It is recommended that you select Test System to run a complete test on your
computer. Selecting Test Memory initiates the extended memory test which can take up to
thirty minutes or more to complete. When the test completes, record the test results and then
press any key to return to the previous menu.
9. At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, left-click with the touch pad/mouse, or press <Tab> and then <Enter>, to
select the test you want to run (see
NOTE: Write down any error codes and problem descriptions exactly as they appear and follow
the instructions on the screen.
10. After all tests have completed, close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu.
11. Close the Main Menu window to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer.
12. Remove the Drivers and Utilities media from the optical drive.
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
).
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
After the Dell Diagnostics loads, the following menu appears:
Option Function
Test Memory Run the stand-alone memory test
Test System Run system diagnostics
Exit Exit the diagnostics
Press <Tab> to select the test you want to run and then press <Enter>.
NOTE: It is recommended that you select Test System to run a complete test on your
computer. Selecting Test Memory initiates the extended memory test which can take up to
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thirty minutes or more to complete. When the test completes, record the test results and then
press any key to return to the previous menu.
After Test System is selected, the following menu appears:
Option Function
Express Test
Custom Test
Symptom Tree
NOTE: It is recommended that you select Extended Test to perform a more thorough check of
devices in the computer.
For any problem encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of the problem.
Write down the error code and problem description exactly as it appears and follow the instructions on the screen. If
you cannot resolve the problem, contact Dell Support.
NOTE: When contacting Dell Support, have your Service Tag ready. The Service Tag for your
computer is located at the top of each test screen.
The following tabs provide additional information for tests run from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option:
Tab Function
Results
Errors
Help
Configuration
Parameters
Performs a quick test of devices in the system. This typically
can take 10 to 20 minutes.
NOTE: The Express Test requires no interaction on your part.
Run Express Test first to increase the possibility of tracing a
problem quickly.
Use to test a specific device or customize the tests to be run.
This option allows you to select tests based on a symptom of
the problem you are having. This option lists the most
common symptoms.
Displays the results of the test and any error conditions
encountered.
Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the
problem description.
Describes the test and any requirements for running the test.
Displays the hardware configuration for the selected device.
The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all
devices from System Setup, memory, and various internal
tests, and displays the information in the device list in the left
pane of the screen.
NOTE: The device list may not display the names of all
components installed on your computer or all devices attached
to your computer.
Allows you to customize the test, if applicable, by changing the
test settings.
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1.1.4 Error Messages
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
instructions that shipped with your computer.
If the error message is not listed, see the documentation for the operating system or the program that was running
when the message appeared.
A FILENAME CANNOT CONTAIN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERS: \ / : * ? “ <
> | — Do not use these characters in filenames.
A REQUIRED .DLL FILE WAS NOT FOUND — The program that you are trying to open
is missing an essential file. To remove and then reinstall the program:
Windows XP:
1. Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs→ Programs and Features.
2. Select the program you want to remove.
3. Click Uninstall.
4. See the program documentation for installation instructions.
Windows Vista:
1. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features.
2. Select the program you want to remove.
3. Click Uninstall.
4. See the program documentation for installation instructions.
drive letter :\ IS NOT ACCESSIBLE. THE DEVICE IS NOT READY — The drive cannot read the disk. Insert a disk
into the drive and try again.
INSERT BOOTABLE MEDIA — Insert a bootable floppy disk, CD, or DVD.
NON-SYSTEM DISK ERROR — Remove the floppy disk from the floppy drive and restart your computer.
NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. CLOSE SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY
AGAIN — Close all windows and open the program that you want to use. In some cases, you may have to restart
your computer to restore computer resources. If so, run the program that you want to use first.
OPERATING SYSTEM NOT FOUND — Contact Dell Support.
1.2 Solving Problems
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
instructions that shipped with your computer.
Follow these tips when troubleshooting your computer:
• If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that
the part is correctly installed.
• If a peripheral device does not work, ensure that the device is properly connected.
• If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. This message may help support
personnel diagnose and fix the problem(s).
• If an error message occurs in a program, see the program’s documentation.
NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may
not apply if you set your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view.
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1.2.1 Battery Problems
CAUTION: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed.
Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.
1.2.2 Drive Problems
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
instructions that shipped with your computer.
ENSURE THAT MICROSOFT WINDOWS RECOGNIZES THE DRIVE —
Windows XP:
• Click Start and click My Computer.
Windows Vista:
• Click the Windows Vista Start button and click Computer.
If the drive is not listed, perform a full scan with your antivirus software to check for and remove viruses. Viruses can
sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive.
TEST THE DRIVE —
• Insert another disc to eliminate the possibility that the original drive is defective.
• Insert a bootable floppy disk and restart the computer.
CLEAN THE DRIVE OR DISK — For information on cleaning your computer, see the Dell™ Technology Guide on your
computer or at support.dell.com.
CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS
RUN THE HARDWARE TROUBLESHOOTER — See
RUN THE DELL DIAGNOSTICS — See Dell Diagnostics
Optical Drive Problems
NOTE: High-speed optical drive vibration is normal and may cause noise, which does not indicate
a defect in the drive or the media.
Hardware Troubleshooter
.
.
NOTE: Because of different regions worldwide and different disc formats, not all DVD titles work
in all DVD drives.
ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL —
• Click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of your screen.
• Ensure that the volume is turned up by clicking the slidebar and dragging it up.
• Ensure that the sound is not muted by clicking any boxes that are checked.
CHECK THE SPEAKERS AND SUBWOOFER — See Sound and Speaker Problems
Problems writing to an optical drive
CLOSE OTHER PROGRAMS — The optical drive must receive a steady stream of data during the writing process. If
the stream is interrupted, an error occurs. Try closing all programs before you write to the optical.
TURN OFF STANDBY MODE IN WINDOWS BEFORE WRITING TO A DISC — For information about setting power
options, see the Dell™ Technology Guide on your computer or at support.dell.com. You can also search for the
keyword standby in Windows Help and Support for information on power management modes.
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Hard Drive Problems
RUN CHECK DISK —
Windows XP:
1. Click Start and click My Computer.
2. Right-click Local Disk C:.
3. Click Properties→ Tools→ Check Now.
4. Click Scan for and at tempt recovery of bad sectors and click Start.
Windows Vista:
1. Click Start and click Computer.
2. Right-click Local Disk C:.
3. Click Properties→ Tools→ Check Now.
The User Account Control window may appear. If you are an administrator on the computer, click
Continue; otherwise, contact your administrator to continue the desired action.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen.
1.2.3 IEEE 1394 Device Problems
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
instructions that shipped with your computer.
NOTE: Your computer supports only IEEE 1394a standard.
ENSURE THAT THE CABLE FOR THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS PROPERLY INSERTED INTO
THE DEVICE AND INTO THE CONNECTOR ON THE COMPUTER
ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS ENABLED IN SYSTEM SETUP — For more information on using the
system setup program, see the Dell™ Technology Guide on your computer or at support.dell.com.
ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS —
Windows XP:
5. Click Start and click Control Panel.
6. Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance→ System→ System Properties →
Hardware→ Device Manager.
Windows Vista:
Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound.
Click Device Manager. If your IEEE 1394 device is listed, Windows recognizes the device.
IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH A DELL IEEE 1394 DEVICE — Contact Dell Support.
IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH AN IEEE 1394 DEVICE NOT PROVIDED BY DELL — Contact the IEEE 1394
device manufacturer.
1.2.4 Lockups and Software Problems
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
instructions that shipped with your computer.
The Computer Does Not Start Up
CHECK THE DIAGNOSTIC LIGHTS — See Power Problems
ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL
OUTLET
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The computer stops responding
NOTICE: You may lose data if you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown.
TURN THE COMPUTER OFF — If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving
your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then
restart your computer.
A Program Stops Responding
END THE PROGRAM —
1. Press <Ctrl><Shift><Esc> simultaneously to access the Task Manager.
2. Click the Applications tab.
3. Click to select the program that is no longer responding.
4. Click End Task.
A Program Crashes Repeatedly
NOTE: Most software includes installation instructions in its documentation or on a floppy disk,
CD, or DVD.
CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION — If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.
A Program is Designed for an Earlier Windows Operating System
RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD —
Windows XP:
The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar to non-XP operating
system environments.
1. Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility Wizard→ Next.
2. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Windows Vista:
The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar to non-Windows
Vista operating system environments.
1. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older program with this version of Windows.
2. In the welcome screen, click Next.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
A Solid Blue Screen Appears
TURN THE COMPUTER OFF — If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key onyour keyboard or moving
your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then
restart your computer.
Ot
her Software Problems
CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR
TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION —
• Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer.
• Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software. See the
software documentation for information.
• Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly.
• Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program.
• If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.
BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY
USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, FLOPPY DISKS, CDS, OR DVDS
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SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE
START MENU
1.2.5 Memory Problems
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
instructions that shipped with your computer.
IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE —
Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you are not using to see if that resolves the problem.
• See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. If necessary, install additional memory
(see Replacing a Memory Module
• Reseat the memory modules (see Memory
the memory.
• Run the Dell Diagnostics (see Dell Diagnostics
IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS —
• Reseat the memory modules (see Memory
the memory.
• Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see Replacing a Memory Module
• Ensure that the memory you are using is supported by your computer. For more information about the type of
memory supported by your computer, see the Setup and Features Information Guide for your computer at
support.dell.com.
• Run the Dell Diagnostics (see Dell Diagnostics
).
) to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with
).
) to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with
).
).
1.2.6 Power Problems
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
instructions that shipped with your computer.
IF THE POWER LIGHT IS BLUE AND THE COMPUTER IS NOT RESPONDING — See Diagnosti c Lights
IF THE POWER LIGHT IS OFF — The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power.
• Reseat the power cable in the power connector on the back of the computer and the electrical outlet.
• Bypass power strips, power extension cables, and other power protection devices to verify that the computer
turns on properly.
• Ensure that any power strips being used are plugged into an electrical outlet and are turned on.
• Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
ELIMINATE INTERFERENCE — Some possible causes of interference are:
• Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables
• Too many devices connected to the same power strip
• Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet
.
1.2.7 Sound and Speaker Problems
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
instructions that shipped with your computer.
NOTE: The volume control in MP3 and other media players may override the Windows volume
setting. Always check to ensure that the volume on the media player(s) has not been turned
down or off.
ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL — Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of
your screen. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted.
DISCONNECT HEADPHONES FROM THE HEADPHONE CONNECTOR — Sound from the speakers is automatically
disabled when headphones are connected to the computer’s front-panel headphone connector.
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ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE — Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to check for
interference.
RUN THE HARDWARE TROUBLESHOOTER — See Hardware Troubl eshooter
No Sound From Headphones
CHECK THE HEADPHONE CABLE CONNECTION — Ensure that the headphone cable is securely inserted into the
headphone connector. See the Setup and Features Information Guide for your computer at support.dell.com.
ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL — Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of
your screen. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the sound is not muted.
.
1.2.8 Video and Display Problems
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
instructions that shipped with your computer.
NOTICE: If your computer came with a PCI graphics card installed, removal of the card is not
necessary when installing additional graphics cards; however, the card is required for
troubleshooting purposes. If you remove the card, store it in a safe and secure location. For
information about your graphics card, go to support.dell.com.
CHECK THE DIAGNOSTIC LIGHTS — See Diagnostic Lights
CHECK THE DISPLAY SETTINGS — See the Dell™ Technology Guide on your computer or at support.dell.com.
ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS —
Windows XP:
1. Click Start→ Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes.
2. Click the area you want to change or click the Display icon.
3. Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution.
Windows Vista:
1. Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Personalization→ Display Settings.
2. Adjust Resolution and Colors settings, as needed.
Only Part of the Display is Readable
CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR —
1. Shut down your computer and connect an external monitor to the computer.
2. Turn on the computer and the monitor and adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls.
If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may be defective. Contact Dell Support.
.
1.3 Dell Technical Update Service
The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of software and hardware updates for your
computer. The service is free and can be customized for content, format, and how frequently you receive notifications.
To enroll for the Dell Technical Update service, go to support.dell.com.
1.4 Dell Support Utility
The Dell Support Utility is installed on your computer and available from the Dell Support, , icon on the taskbar or
from the Start button. Use this support utility for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of your
computing environment.
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Accessing the Dell Support Utility
Access the Dell Support Utility from the icon on the taskbar or from the Start menu.
If the Dell Support icon does not appear in your taskbar:
1. Click Start→ All Programs→ Dell Support→ Dell Support Settings.
2. Ensure that the Show icon on the taskbar option is checked.
NOTE: If the Dell Support Utility is not available from the Start menu, go to support.dell.com
and download the software.
The Dell Support Utility is customized for your computing environment. The icon in the taskbar functions
differently when you click, double-click, or right-click the icon.
1.4.1 Clicking the Dell Support Icon
Click or right-click the icon to perform the following tasks:
• Check your computing environment.
• View the Dell Support Utility settings.
• Access the help file for the Dell Support Utility.
• View frequently asked questions.
• Learn more about the Dell Support Utility.
• Turn the Dell Support Utility off.
1.4.2 Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon
Double-click the icon to manually check your computing environment, view frequently asked questions, access
the help file for the Dell Support Utility, and view Dell Support settings.
For more information about the Dell Support Utility, click the question mark (?) at the top of the Dell™ Support
screen.
2 Working on Your Computer
This document provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer.
Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following:
• You have performed the steps in
• You have read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
NOTE: The color of your system and certain system components may appear differently than
shown in this document.
2.1 Recommended Tools
The procedures in this document may require the following tools:
• Small flat-blade scre wdriver
• Phillips screwdriver
• Small plastic scribe
• 5-mm hex nut driver (for VGA posts)
• Flash BIOS update (see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com)
1
Before Working On Your Computer.
2.2 Before Working On Your Computer
Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help ensure your own
personal safety.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
instructions that shipped with your computer.
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NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage
due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by
periodically touching an unpainted metal surface, such as a connector on the back of the
computer.
NOTICE: 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.
NOTICE: When disconnecting a cable, pull on the cable’s connector or on its strain-relief loop,
not on the cable itself. For cable connectors with locking tabs, press inward on the locking tabs to
release the connector. When connecting a cable, ensure that the connectors are correctly
oriented and aligned to avoid damage to the connector and/or the connector’s pins.
1. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched.
2. Shut down your computer.
• In Windows XP, click Start→ Shutdown→ Shutdown.
• In Windows Vista, click Start , click the arrow icon, and then click Shut Down to turn off your
computer.
NOTE: Ensure that the computer is off and not in a power management mode. If you cannot shut
down the computer using the operating system, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds.
3. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then
unplug it from the network device.
4. Disconnect any telephone, network, and USB cables from the computer.
NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the
battery bay before you service the computer.
NOTE: See the battery removal instructions adhered to the edge of the battery.
5. Open the rear battery door by sliding the latch to the right and then downward.
6. Turn the computer upside down.
7. Slide the battery release latches toward each other to place them in the unlocked position.
8.
Open door fully and pull the battery tab to sl
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9. Disconnect any external devices and remove any installed cards before working on your computer:
• To remove any installed cards, such as an ExpressCard Card, see the Dell™ Technology Guide on your
computer or at support.dell.com.
• To undock from a docking station, see the E-Port User’s Guide or the E-Port Plus User’s Guide on
support.dell.com.
• To remove the docking adapter, see the documentation that shipped with your E-Port Adapter or see
the E-Port Adapter Quick Setup Guide on support.dell.com.
• To remove a battery slice, see the documentation that shipped with your battery slice or on
support.dell.com.
10. Turn the computer topside up, open the display, and press the power button to ground the system board.
2.3 After Working On Your Computer
After you have completed the replacement procedures, ensure you connect the external devices, cards, cables, etc.
before turning on your computer.
NOTE: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell
computer. Do not use batteries designed for other Dell computers.
1. Connect any external devices, such as a port replicator, or battery slice, and replace any cards, such as an
ExpressCard.
2. Connect any telephone or network cables to your computer.
3. Replace the battery. Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place and close the battery door.
4. Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets.
5. Turn on your computer.
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21056 ASSY,PCBA,FPR,2810,CYN 3
21040‐01 ASSY,BZL,BTM,BLK,CYN 8
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ASSY,DOOR,DVD,PCMCIA,BLK,
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ASSY,DOORS,CHASSIS,BASE,
BLK,CYN 17
ASSY,CHASSIS,BASE,DSC,PRC,
PCMCIA,BLK,CYN 4 53
ASSY,LCD,NONTOUCH,
CMRA+MIC,BLK,CYN 6
SCR,PHH,PNH,M2.5X5,STL,BLK
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BASE,DSC,PCMCIA,FPR,BLK,
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ASSY,CHASSIS,BASE,DSC,PRC,
21000‐03
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ASSY,DOORS,CHASSIS,BASE,
BLK,CYN 4
ASSY,DOOR,HNG,LIVING,RJ11,
BLK,CYN 2
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21025‐01 ASSY,PALMREST,FPR,BLK,CYN 2
21044‐01
21040‐01 ASSY,BZL,BTM,BLK,CYN 2
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SUBASSY,HEATSTAKE,
PALMREST,FPR,BLK,CYN 6
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BASE,DSC,PCMCIA,FPR,BLK,
21900‐10
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21000‐03
PCMCIA,BLK,CYN 2
21106‐02 21030‐01 ASSY,HDL,BLK,CYN 3 57
ASSY,LCD,NONTOUCH,
21902‐03
CMRA+MIC,BLK,CYN 24
21051‐01 SUBASSY,LCDOUTER,BLK,CYN 8
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4 Bottom Access Panel
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
instructions that shipped with your computer.
4.1 Removing the Bottom Access Panel
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer.
2. Close the display and turn the computer upside down.
3. Remove the twenty-one M2.5 x 5-mm screws that secure the bottom access panel as indicated in the figure
below.
4. Lift the bottom access panel to remove it from the base assembly.
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NOTE: No snaps are used to attach the bottom access panel to the base. There is a gasket
attached to the perimeter of the bottom access panel, and this gasket might provide some
resistance during removal.
2
1
1 M2.5 x 5mm screws (21) 2
3 Battery release slider latches (2)
Bottom of computer
4.2 Replacing the Bottom Access Panel
1. Position the Bottom Access Panel into place.
NOTE: Ensure the battery release slider latches on the bottom access panel are in their locked
positions. See photo below for correct slider latches positions.
Battery release latches in locked position
2. Replace and tighten the twenty-one M2.5 x 5-mm screws
3. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer
.
5 WLAN/WiMax Card
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
instructions that shipped with your computer.
NOTICE: Insert a WLAN or WiMax card only into the slot labeled WLAN/WiMax.
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5.1 Removing the WLAN/WiMax Card
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer.
2. Remove the Bottom Access Panel (see Removing the Bottom Access Panel
3. Disconnect the antenna cables from the card.
4. Remove the M2 x 3-mm screw. The card will pop up at a 45-degree angle.
).
1 Antenna cables (3) 2 WLAN/WiMax card
3 M2 x 3-mm screw
5. Slide the card out of the card connector on the system board.
1 WLAN/WiMax card
Card connector
5.2 Replacing the WLAN/WiMax Card
NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the
connectors on the card and on the system board, and realign the card.
NOTICE: To avoid damage to the WLAN or WiMax card, ensure the cables are not under the card
when you replace it.
NOTICE: Insert a WLAN or WiMax card only into the slot labeled WLAN/WiMax.
1. Slide the card into the connector labeled WLAN/WiMax.
2. Press the card down and hold it in place.
3. Replace the M2 x 3-mm screw.
4. Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the card you are installing: If the card has two triangles on the
label (white and black), connect the white antenna cable to the connector labeled "main" (white triangle), and
connect the black antenna cable to the connector labeled "aux" (black triangle). Secure the gray antenna
cable in the plastic holder next to the card.
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1 WLAN card 2
3 Holder by card 4 White antenna cable
5 Black antenna cable
If the card has three triangles on the label (white, black, and gray), connect the white antenna cable to the
white triangle, connect the black antenna cable to the black triangle, and connect the gray antenna cable to
the gray triangle.
5. Replace the Bottom Access Panel (see Replacing the Bottom Access Panel
6. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer.
Grey antenna cable
).
6 WWAN Card
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
instructions that shipped with your computer.
NOTICE: Insert a WWAN card or FCM only into the slot shown in the picture below.
6.1 Removing a WWAN Card
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer.
2. Remove the Bottom Access Panel (see Removing the Bottom Access Panel
3. Disconnect the antenna cables from the card.
4. Remove the M2 x 3-mm screw. The card pops up at a 45-degree angle.
).
1 Antenna cables (2)
3 M2 x 3-mm screw
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5. Slide the card out of the card connector on the system board.
1 WWAN card
Card connector
6.2 Replacing a WWAN Card
NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the
connectors on the card and on the system board, and realign the card.
NOTICE: To avoid damage to the WWAN card, ensure the cables are not under the card when
you replace it.
NOTICE: Insert a WWAN card or FCM only into the slot labeled WWAN/WiMax.
1. Slide the card into the connector labeled WWAN/FCM.
2. Press the card down and hold it in place.
3. Replace the M2 x 3-mm screw.
4. Connect the white antenna cable to the connector labeled "main" (white triangle), and connect the black
antenna cable to the connector labeled "aux" (black triangle).
5. Replace the Bottom Access Panel (see Replacing the Bottom Access Panel
6. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer
.
).
7 WPAN (UWB/BT) Card
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
instructions that shipped with your computer.
NOTICE: WPAN is a generic name for Ultra Wide Band (UWB) and Bluetooth® (BT). Insert a
WPAN card only into the slot labeled WPAN/UWB/FCM.
7.1 Removing a WPAN (UWB/BT) Card
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer.
2. Remove the Bottom Access Panel (see Removing Bottom Access Panel).
3. Disconnect the blue antenna cable from the card.
4. Remove the M2 x 3-mm screw. The card pops up at a 45-degree angle.
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3 M2 x 3-mm screw
5. Slide the card out of the card connector on the system board.
1 WPAN card 2 Card connector
WPAN card
7.2 Replacing a WPAN (UWB/BT) Card
NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the
connectors on the card and on the system board, and realign the card.
NOTICE: To avoid damage to the WPAN card, ensure the cables are not under the card when
you replace it.
NOTICE: Insert a WPAN card only into the slot labeled WPAN/UWB/FCM.
1. Slide the card into the connector labeled WPAN/UWB/FCM.
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NOTE: The insertion of the card is considered a blind insert since the connector is not visible.
Please take proper precautions during assembly to verify connection is set before securing the
card.
2. Press the card down and hold it in place.
3. Replace the M2 x 3-mm screw.
4. Connect the blue antenna cable to the WPAN card.
5. Replace the Bottom Access Panel (see Replacing the Bottom Access Panel
6. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer
.
).
8 FCM
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
instructions that shipped with your computer.
The FCM is also known as Intel
in either the WWAN/FCM card connector or the WPAN/UWB/FCM card connector.
NOTE: This module is only compatible with the Microsoft® Windows Vista® operating system.
8.1 Removing a FCM from the WWAN/FCM Slot
®
Turbo Memory and the Intel Flash Cache Logic Chip Mini-card. You can install an FCM
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer.
2. Remove the bottom access panel (see Removing the Bottom Access Panel
3. Remove the M2 x 3-mm screw. The FCM pops up at a 45-degree angle.
4. Slide the FCM out of the card connector on the system board.
1 M2 x 3-mm screw
3 FCM
Card connector
).
8.2 Removing a FCM from the WPAN/UWB/FCM Slot
1. Follow the procedures in Working on Your Computer.
2. Remove the bottom access panel (see Removing the Bottom Access Panel
3. Remove the M2 x 3-mm screw. The FCM pops up at a 45-degree angle.
4. Slide the FCM out of the card connector on the system.
).
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4
1 M2 x 3-mm screw
3 FCM
Card connector
8.3 Replacing a FCM
NOTICE: When installing this module, ensure that the antenna cables are not under the card.
Place the antenna cables in the holder next to the module. Installing the module on top of these
antenna cables may cause damage to your system.
NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the
connectors on the card and on the system board, and realign the card.
NOTICE: An FCM can be installed in the WWAN/FCM card connector or the WPAN/UWB/FCM card
connector. Use whichever card connector is available. If both are available, use the WWAN/FCM
card connector, which is easier to access.
1. Slide the FCM into the card connector on the system board.
2. Press the FCM down and hold it in place.
3. Replace the M2 x 3-mm screw.
4. Secure the wireless cables. If you are installing the FCM in the WWAN/FCM slot, place the gray/black and
gray/white antenna cables in the holder next to the module.
3
2
1
1 FCM/WWAN Card 2
3 Gray/white antenna cable
5. Replace the bottom access panel (see Replacing the Bottom Access Panel
6. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer.
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Holder by module
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9 RF Passthru Board
9.1 Removing the RF Passthru Board
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
instructions that shipped with your computer.
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer
2. Remove the bottom access panel (see Removing the Bottom Access Panel
3. Disconnect the 5 antenna connections from the RF Passthru board.
.
).
4. Gently lift the lower-right corner of the RF Passthru board, and remove the RF Passthru board by sliding it out
of the chassis socket.
9.2 Replacing the RF Passthru Board
1. Slide the RF Passthru into the chassis socket as shown.
2. Gently press the edge of the RF Passthru board to ensure a secure fit to the base assembly.
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J5
J2 J1
3. Connect the antenna connections to the RF Passthru board.
J3
J1 Black – WLAN (to WLAN card)
J2 Black/Red Sleeve – GPS (to GPS card)
J3 Black/Grey Sleeve – WWAN (to WWAN card)
J4
J4 Black – WLAN (from LC D panel antenna)
J5 Black/Grey – WWAN (from LCD panel antenna
4. Replace the bottom access panel (see Replacing the Bottom Access Panel).
5. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer
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10 Fan Assembly
10.1 Removing the Fan Assembly
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
instructions that shipped with your computer.
1. Follow the instructions in Before Working on Your Computer
2. Remove the bottom access panel (see Removing the Bottom Access Panel).
3. Remove the three M2.5 x 5-mm screws that secure the fan to the base assembly.
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4. Disconnect the fan cable from the system board.
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5. Lift the fan straight up to remove it.
Fan 2 Fan cable
1
10.2 Replacing the Fan Assembly
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
instructions that shipped with your computer.
1. Insert the fan.
2. Align the screws holes in the fan with the screw holes in the base assembly.
3. Replace the three M2.5 x 5-mm screws to secure the fan to the base assembly.
4. Align the gasket on the fan cable to the cutout in the base chassis and slide into place.
5. Connect the fan cable to the system board.
6. Replace the bottom access panel (see Replacing the Bottom Access Panel
7. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer
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11 Processor Heatsink Assembly
11.1 Removing the Processor Heatsink Assembly
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
instructions that shipped with your computer.
1. Follow the instructions in Before Working on Your Computer
2. Remove the bottom access panel and fan assembly (see Removing the Fan Assembly
3. In sequential order, loosen the four captive screws that secure the processor heatsink assembly to the system
board.
4. Carefully lift the processor plate of the assembly up at an angle.
5. Remove the radiator from the computer.
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3
2
1 Captiv e screws (4)
3 Processor plate
Radiator
11.2 Replacing the Processor Heatsink Assembly
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
instructions that shipped with your computer.
1. Place the radiator into the computer at an angle and set the processor plate in place.
2. Align the four captive screws on the processor plate with the screw holes on the system board.
3. In sequential order, tighten the four captive screws to secure the processor plate to the system board.
4. Replace the fan and bottom access panel (see Replacing the Fan Assembly
5. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer.
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12 Processor Module
12.1 Removing the Processor Module
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
instructions that shipped with your computer.
1. Follow the instructions in Before Working on Your Computer
2. Remove the bottom access panel, fan assembly and processor heatsink assembly (see Removing the
Processor Heatsink Assembly).
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Processor module
NOTICE: To avoid damage to the processor module, hold the screwdriver so that it is
perpendicular to the processor when turning the cam screw.
3. 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.
1 ZIF socket
NOTICE: To ensure maximum cooling for the processor module, do not touch the heat transfer
areas on the processor heatsink assembly. The oils in your skin can reduce the heat transfer
capability of the thermal pads.
ZIF-socket cam screw
NOTICE: When removing the processor, pull the processor straight up. Be careful not to bend
the pins on the processor module.
4. Lift the processor module from the ZIF socket.
12.2 Replacing the Processor Module
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
instructions that shipped with your computer.
NOTICE: Do not touch the processor die. Press and hold the processor module down on the
substrate on which the die is mounted while turning the cam screw to prevent intermittent
contact between the cam screw and processor.
NOTICE: Ensure that the cam lock is in the fully open position before seating the processor
module. Seating the processor module properly in the ZIF socket does not require force. A
processor module that is not properly seated can result in an intermittent connection or
permanent damage to the microprocessor and ZIF socket.
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NOTE: If a new processor is installed, you will receive a new thermal grease kit along with a tech
sheet to illustrate proper installation.
1. Align the pin-1 corner of the processor with the pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket, and then insert the processor.
NOTE: The pin-1 corner of the processor has a triangle that aligns with the triangle on
the pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket, then insert the processor.
When the processor is properly seated, all four corners are aligned at the same height. If one or more corners
of the processor are higher than the others, the processor is not seated properly.
1 ZIF socket 2
3 ZIF-socket cam screw
NOTICE: To avoid damage to the processor, hold the screwdriver so that it is
perpendicular to the processor when turning the cam screw.
2. Tighten the ZIF socket by turning the cam screw clockwise to secure the processor to the system board.
3. Clean the heatsink. Use the cleaning pad provided with the processor kit to remove any old thermal grease
between the 3 captive screws.
4. Apply the thermal grease. Follow the instructions provided with the processor kit, use the syringe to apply
thermal grease in a spiral pattern to the processor thermal-cooling assembly.
5. Replace the processor heatsink assembly (see Replacing the Processor Heatsink Assembly
6. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer.
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13 Memory
Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM sockets. You can increase your computer memory by installing
memory modules on the system board. See "Specifications" in your Setup and Features Information Guide for
information on the memory supported by your computer. Install only memory modules that are intended for your
computer.
NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are covered under your computer warranty.
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13.1 Removing a Memory Module
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
instructions that shipped with your computer.
NOTICE: If two memory modules are installed, you must remove the top memory module first
to access the bottom memory module.
5. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer
6. Remove the bottom access panel (see Removing the
NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the
memory module securing clips.
7. Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector
until the memory module pops up.
8. Remove the memory module from the connector.
Bottom
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Access Panel).
1 Securing clips (2)
Memory module
13.2 Replacing a Memory Module
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
instructions that shipped with your computer.
NOTICE: If you are installing two memory modules, you must install the bottom memory
module first.
1. Place the module at a 45-degree angle, and align the notch in the module with the tab on the connector.
NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot. No error
message indicates this failure.
2. Press down on the module until it clicks into place. If the module does not click into place, remove the
module and reinstall it.
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Tab 2 Notch
3. Replace the bottom access panel (see Replacing the Bottom Access Panel
4. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer
memory and automatically updates the system configuration information. To confirm the amount of
memory installed in the computer:
• In Windows XP, right-click the My Computer icon on your desktop. Click Properties → General.
• In Windows Vista, click Start → Help and Support→ Dell System Information.
. As the computer boots, it detects the additional
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14 Coin-Cell Battery
14.1 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
instructions that shipped with your computer.
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer
2. Remove the bottom access panel (see Removing the Bottom Access Panel
3. Pry up the coin-cell battery to release the double-stick adhesive tape on the bottom of the coin-cell battery,
and then lift it out of the computer.
4. Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable from the system board.
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1 Coin-cell battery
Coin-cell battery cable
14.2 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
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CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
instructions that shipped with your computer.
1. Connect the coin-cell battery cable to the system board.
2. Insert the coin-cell battery into the computer:
If you are installing the same coin-cell battery you removed, slide the battery under the tab, then press down
to seal the tape on bottom.
If you are installing a new coin-cell battery, first remove the adhesive backing paper from the coin-cell
battery. Slide the battery under the tab, then press down to seal the tape on bottom.
2
1
1 Coin-cell battery
3. Replace the bottom access panel (see Replacing the Bottom Access Panel).
4. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer
Coin-cell battery cable
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15 LED Cover
15.1 Removing the LED Cover
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
instructions that shipped with your computer.
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer
2. Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws from the top of the LED cover.
3. There are 5 hooks on the bottom of the LED cover.
1
4. To release hook 1, gently push the LED cover from right to the left.
2
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5
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5. While still applying pressure to the left, use a plastic scribe to pry up on the left corner of the LED cover.
2
1
3
1 Scribe 2
3 M2.5 x 5-mm screw (2)
6. Hooks 2and 3 are released individually by using a left and upward motion.
7. Hook 4 is released by using a right and upward motion.
8. Hook 5 is released by placing light left pressure on the assembly, then rotating the back edge slightly while
prying with the plastic scribe.
LED cover
15.2 Replacing the LED Cover
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
instructions that shipped with your computer.
1. Working at an angle, snap the LED cover into place one hook at a time.
2. Add the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws to secure the LED cover.
3. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer
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16 Palm Rest Overlay
16.1 Removing the Palm Rest Overlay
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
instructions that shipped with your computer.
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer
2. Starting from the middle of the palm rest overlay, carefully peel the overlay away from the base.
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3. After the middle is separated from the palm rest, peel the overlay from middle to left.
4. With the left half of the overlay removed, begin to work your way from middle to right.
16.2 Replacing the Palm Rest Overlay
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
instructions that shipped with your computer.
1. Remove the palm rest overlay adhesive protector.
2. Align the right side of the palm rest overlay in the palm rest groove ensuring the finger print reader (optional)
is properly aligned.
3. Working your way from right to left, continuously press the overlay into place and ensure that it stays in the
palm rest groove.
4. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer
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17 Keyboard
17.1 Removing the Keyboard
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
instructions that shipped with your computer.
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer
2. Remove the LED cover (see Removing the LED Cover
3. Remove the palm rest overlay (see Removing the Palm Rest Overlay
4. Loosen the two M2.5 x 9.85-mm captive screws along the bottom of the keyboard in the keyboard bracket.
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1 Keyboard bracket
5. Remove the keyboard bracket.
NOTICE: The key caps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to
replace. Exercise care when removing and handling the keyboard.
6. Using the pull tab, gently lift the top of the keyboard and then pull back to disconnect the keyboard.
Pull tab
17.2 Replacing the Keyboard
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
instructions that shipped with your computer.
NOTICE: The key caps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to
replace. Exercise care when removing and handling the keyboard.
1. Holding the top of the keyboard slightly above the computer, slide the bottom of the keyboard in at an angle,
and fit the tabs and keyboard connector along the bottom of the keyboard beneath the front-inside edge of
the palm rest.
2. Carefully press each side to snap the keyboard into place.
3. Replace the keyboard bracket.
4. Tighten the two M2.5 x 9.85-mm screws on the keyboard bracket. Do not over-tighten these screws. This
causes the gasket to push out on the sides of the bracket and the palmrest overlay will not fit properly in the
next step.
5. Replace the palm rest overlay (see Replacing the Palm Rest Overlay
6. Replace the LED cover (see Replacing the LED Cover).
7. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer
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18 GPS Card (Optional)
18.1 Removing the GPS Card
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
instructions that shipped with your computer.
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer
2. Remove the palm rest overlay (see Removing the Palm Rest Overlay
3. Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws securing the GPS door and remove the door.
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1 USB cable 2 GPS passthru antenna
3 GPS module 4 GPS antenna
4. Detach the black and red RF Passthru antenna cable and the grey GPS antenna cable.
5. Using a scribe, gently detach the GPS card at the upper right corner of the card
6. Using a scribe, gently detach the GPS antenna at the upper left corner of the antenna.
1 Removal point for GPS card 2 Removal point for GPS antenna
7. Lift and move the GPS card to detach the USB data cable.
18.2 Replacing the GPS Card
1. Connect the GPS data cable to the GPS card.
2. Place the GPS card in the GPS bay of the palm rest.
3. Place the GPS antenna in the antenna bay.
4. Connect the Passthru cable to antenna connection (J2) and route properly.
5. Connect the GPS antenna to antenna connection (J1) and route properly.
6. Replace the GPS door to the palm rest using two 2.5 x 5-mm screws.
7. Replace the palm rest overlay (see Replacing the Palm Rest Overlay
8. Follow the procedures in (After Working On Your Computer
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19 LCD Cable Channel Covers
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19.1 Removing the LCD Cable Channel Covers
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
instructions that shipped with your computer.
NOTE: The cable covers are not interchangeable.
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer
2. Close the display and turn the computer upside down.
3. Remove the M2 x 3-mm screw from each cable cover.
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4. Slide each cable cover up to remove.
1
M2 x 3-mm screws (2)
1
19.2 Replacing the LCD Cable Channel Covers
1. Remove the bottom access panel (see Removing the Bottom Access Panel).
2. Slide the cable covers on while holding the LCD wires taught.
3. Replace the bottom access panel (see Replacing the Bottom Access Panel
4. Replace the M2x3-mm screw in each cable cover.
5. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer
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20 Display Assembly
20.1 Removing the Display Assembly
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
instructions that shipped with your computer.
1. Follow the instructions in Before Working on Your Computer
2. Remove the bottom access panel (see Removing the Bottom Access Panel
3. Remove the LCD cable channel covers (see Removing the LCD Cable Channel Covers
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4. Disconnect and unroute the display cable and the wireless cables (WLAN, WWAN, and WPAN). Position all
cables to the rear of the laptop after unrouting.
2
1
4
3
1 LVDS connector & cable
3 WLAN cable 4 WWAN cable
5. Disconnect the LVDS cable from the motherboard.
6. Disconnect the antenna cables from the top side connectors (J4 & J5) of the RF Passthru board.
J5
J4 Black – WLAN (from LC D panel antenna)
WPAN cable
J4
J5 Black/Grey – WWAN (from LCD panel antenna
7. Remove the display gaskets using your plastic scribe. Use an in-out motion altering sides on an individual
gasket until the gasket is completely removed from the base. Once the gasket is pushed out of the base,
route the rest of the cables thru the chassis bridge to remove LCD cables and antennas from the base.
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On the LVDS connector, rotate the blue pull-tab used to disconnect the cable from the system board to wrap
the cable-side of the connector when routing through the chassis bridge.
8. Remove the three M2.5 x 8-mm screws from each hinge.
9. Turn the computer topside up.
10. Open the display to 90 degrees and lift the display assembly off the base assembly.
1
2
1 Display assembly
Base assembly
20.2 Replacing the Display Assembly
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
instructions that shipped with your computer.
1. Position the cables on the display assembly away from the base assembly.
2. Align the display hinges with the holes in the base of the computer, and lower the display into place.
3. Close the display and turn the computer upside down.
4. Replace the three M2.5 x 8-mm screws on each hinge. For each hinge, install the bottom side screw first,
then install the two rear screws.
5. Route the cables through each chassis bridge.
6. On the LVDS connector, rotate the blue pull-tab used to disconnect the cable from the system board to wrap
the cable-side of the connector when routing through the chassis bridge.
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7. Install the display gaskets using your plastic scribe. Use a push motion altering sides on an individual gasket
until the gasket is completely inserted into the chassis bridge.
8. Route the display cable and wireless (WLAN, WWAN, and WPAN) cables. Fit the cables under each tab in their
respective routing channel.
9. Depending on the cards in your computer configuration, connect the antenna cables to their respective card:
For WWAN, see Replacing a WWAN Card
For WLAN, see Replacing the WLAN/WiMax Card
Place any unused antenna cables in the base assembly cable holders next to the card slot.
10. If the system has the optional USB cable in the LCD assembly, reconnect the cable to the I/O board.
. For WPAN, see Replacing a WPAN (UWB/BT) Card.
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11. Connect the display cable to the display cable connector on the system board.
12. Connect the RF Passthru antenna cables (see Replacing the RF Passthru Board
13. Replace the LCD cable channel covers (see Replacing the LCD Cable Channel Covers
14. Replace the bottom access panel (see Replacing the Bottom Access Panel
15. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer.
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21 Palm Rest
21.1 Removing the Palm Rest
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
instructions that shipped with your computer.
1. Follow the instructions in Before Working on Your Computer
2. Remove the bottom access panel (see Removing the Bottom Access Panel
3. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly).
4. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard
5. Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws on each cable access panel. Remove the two cable access panels from
the palm rest.
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6. Disconnect the finger print reader cable (optional), the speaker cable, and the touch pad cable from the
system board.
7. Lift the touch pad cable to reveal the contactless smart card cable underneath. Disconnect the contactless
smartcard cable from the system board.
8. Disconnect the GPS antenna and USB connector (optional, see Removing the GPS Card
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9. Unroute the GPS antenna and USB connector from the palm rest.
10. Turn the computer over and remove the four M2.5 x 8-mm screws on the bottom of the computer.
11. Remove the one M2.5 x 5-mm screw on the motherboard between the fan and the fan connector.
12. Turn the computer topside and remove the sixteen M2.5 x 8-mm screws on the top of the palm rest.
NOTE: There are four snap hooks located in front of the mouse touchpad as part of the base
assembly. These snap hooks may provide resistance during removal. To release the snaps,
lift the LCD edge, of the palm rest, until the snap release.
13. Lift the palm rest from the computer.
NOTE: The handle will fall off when the palm rest is removed.
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21.2 Replacing the Palm Rest
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
instructions that shipped with your computer.
NOTE: If this is a new palm rest, remove the two cable access panels, the GPS access panel and
the keyboard bracket before installation.
1. Route the GPS antenna and USB connector through the channel guides in the GPS tray.
1
2
1 USB cable channel guide
2. Align the handle on the computer chassis (see Replacing the Handle).
3. Align the palm rest on the computer chassis.
4. Replace the 16 M2.5 x 8-mm screws on the top of the palm rest.
5. Apply slight pressure to the edge of the palm rest in front of the mousepad buttons until the snaps located
below snap into place.
GPS passthru antenna cable guide
6. Turn the computer over and replace the four M2.5 x 8-mm screws on the bottom of the computer.
7. Replace the one M.2.5 x 5-mm screw on the motherboard between the fan and the fan connector.
8. Reconnect the GPS antenna and USB connector (optional: see Replacing the GPS Card
9. Connect the contactless smartcard cable, the touchpad cable, the speaker cable, and the Finger print reader
cable (optional) to the system board.
10. Replace the two cable access panels and secure each with two M2.5 x 5-mm screws.
11. Replace the keyboard, LED cover and palm rest overlay (see Replacing the Keyboard
12. Replace the display assembly, LCD cable channel covers and bottom access panel (see Replaci n g the Display
Assembly).
13. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer
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22 Modem
22.1 Removing the Modem
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
instructions that shipped with your computer.
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer
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2. Remove the bottom access panel, LCD cable channel covers, display assembly, led cover, palm rest overlay,
keyboard and palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest
3. Remove the M2 x 3-mm screw from the modem.
4. Use the pull tab to remove the modem from the I/O card.
5. Disconnect the modem cable from the modem.
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4
3
1 M2 x 3-mm screw
3 Modem 4 Pull tab
Modem cable
2
22.2 Replacing the Modem
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
instructions that shipped with your computer.
1. Connect the modem cable to the modem.
2. Use the screw hole on the modem to align it with the connector on the I/O card.
3. Press the area on the modem marked "Press Here" to connect the modem to the I/O card.
4. Replace the M2 x 3-mm screw to secure the modem to the I/O card.
5. Replace the palm rest, keyboard, palm rest overlay, LED cover, display assembly, LCD cable channel covers
and bottom access panel (see Replacing the Palm Rest
6. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer
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23 Smartcard Assembly
23.1 Removing the Smartcard Assembly
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
instructions that shipped with your computer.
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer
2. Remove the bottom access panel, LCD cable channel covers, display assembly, LED cover, palm rest overlay,
keyboard and palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest
3. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Hard Drive
4. With the hard drive door open, carefully peel the smartcard gasket from the ceiling of the chamber opening.
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5. Remove the smartcard connector from the system board.
6. Remove the two M2 x 3-mm screws from the smartcard housing.
3
1 Smartcard connector
3 Chassis hooks (5)
7. Slide the smartcard housing to the right to disengage from the five chassis hooks.
8. Lift up to remove the smartcard housing from the base assembly.
9. Clean the surface of the hard drive chamber ceiling to remove contaminants or adhesive material.
M2 x 3-mm screws (2)
1
2
23.2 Replacing the Smartcard Assembly
1. Set the smartcard assembly in place by aligning the rectangle openings with the tabs on the base assembly.
2. Place the smartcard gasket tongue into the hard drive chamber first, and then seat the smartcard assembly by
aligning the rectangle openings with the chassis hooks.
3. Slide the smartcard housing left until the screw holes are aligned with the screw embossments.
4. Replace the two M2 x 3-mm screws.
5. Reconnect the smartcard cable into the system board.
6. Remove the tape backing from the smartcard gasket and adhere to the chamber ceiling.
NOTICE: If improperly installed, the Smartcard gasket may not allow a card to be inserted or
removed from the smartcard reader. ALWAYS test insertion and removal after replacement.
7. Replace the palm rest, keyboard, palm rest overlay, LED cover, display assembly, LCD cable channel covers
and bottom access panel (see Replacing the Palm Rest
8. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer
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24 Hard Drive
NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives obtained from
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24.1 Removing the Hard Drive
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
instructions that shipped with your computer.
CAUTION: Do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive if you remove the hard
drive from the computer while the drive is hot.
NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer before removing the hard drive. Do not
remove the hard drive while the computer is on or in Sleep state.
NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard drive.
1. While following the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer
the left side panel by pushing the latch towards the rear of the computer, and then rotating the door down.
, open the hard disk drive door located on
NOTE: See hard drive removal instructions adhered to the edge of the hard drive.
2. Press in the blue locking button on the right side of the compartment.
3. While pressing in the blue locking button, use the tab on the edge of the hard drive to pull the hard drive from
the compartment.
24.2 Replacing the Hard Drive
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CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
instructions that shipped with your computer.
NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard drive.
NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to slide the hard drive into place. Excessive force may
result in damage to the connector.
1. Orient the hard drive to the computer. With the computer in its upright position, the text on the hard drive
pull tab will be readable.
2. Slide the hard drive into the hard drive bay until you hear a click and a mechanical stop.
3. Close the hard disk drive door by rotating it up until it clicks into its locked position.
4. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer
5. Install the operating system, drivers, and utilities for your computer, as needed. For more information, see
the Setup and Features Information Guide that shipped with your computer or at support.dell.com.
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25 Modular Drive
The modular drive supports either a second hard drive, an optical drive, or an air bay for travel.
25.1 Removing the Modular Drive
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
instructions that shipped with your computer.
NOTE: The security screw on the modular drive is optional and may not be installed on your
computer.
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer
2. Open the modular (XBay) drive door located on the right side panel by pushing the latch towards the rear of
the computer, and then rotating the door down.
3. Use the release latch to slide the drive out of the modular bay.
1
1 Modular bay 2
3 Release latch
2
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3
Modular drive
25.2 Replacing the Modular Drive
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
instructions that shipped with your computer.
NOTE: The security screw on the modular drive is optional and may not be installed on your computer.
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1. Slide the drive in the modular bay.
2. Close the modular (XBay) disk drive door by rotating it up until it clicks into its locked position.
3. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer
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26 System Board Assembly
The system board’s BIOS chip contains the Service Tag, which is also visible on a barcode label on the bottom of the
computer. The replacement kit for the system board includes media that provides a utility for transferring the Service
Tag to the replacement system board.
NOTE: The replacement kit for the system board also includes media that provides a utility to set the
system board as XFR, and a tech sheet for running this utility.
26.1 Removing the System Board Assembly
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
instructions that shipped with your computer.
1. Follow the instructions in Before Working on Your Computer
2. Remove the bottom access panel, LCD cable channel covers, display assembly, LED cover, palm rest overlay,
keyboard, and palm rest and smartcard assembly (see Removing the Palm Rest
3. Remove the VGA panel cover (see Removing the VGA Panel Cover).
4. Remove the coin-cell battery (see Removing the Coin Cell Battery
5. Remove any mini-pci cards from the WWAN/FCM card slot, WLAN/WiMax card slot, and from the
WPAN/UWB/FCM card slot, if present (see Chapter 5, 6, 7 and 8
6. Remove the memory modules (see Removing a Memory Module
Remove the fan, processor heatsink assembly and processor (see Removing the Processor Module
7. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Hard Drive
8. Remove the modular drive (see Removing the Modular Drive).
9. Disconnect the Wi-Fi sniffer cable from the system board.
10. Disconnect the SIM card assembly from the system board (see Removing the SIM Card Assembly
11. Disconnect the 1394 cable from the system board.
12. Disconnect the smartcard ribbon cable from the system board.
13. Remove the two M2 x 3-mm screws that secure the card cage to the chassis.
14. Remove eight M2.5 x 5-mm screws from the system board.
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NOTE: Smartcard assembly removed to clarify screw locations and pinpoint system board connectors.
The smartcard assembly should not be removed for system board or base assembly replacement.
15. Lift the back-right corner of the base assembly to release the I/O board connector. Gently lift the right side of
board up while lifting the gasket at the multi-mode display port.
16. Remove the gasket from the multi-mode display port.
17. Slide the system board to the right to disengage it from the chassis.
18. Disconnect the DC cable, which is connected to the bottom of the system board.
M2 x 3-mm screws (2)
19. Lift the system board out of the base assembly.
20. Remove the card cage (see Removing the Card Cage
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2 JTP1 Touchpad connector 6
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J1394 1394 cable connector
Multi-mode HD video connector
26.2 Replacing the System Board Assembly
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
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instructions that shipped with your computer.
NOTICE: Ensure that any loose cables do not get caught beneath the system board.
1. Replace the card cage to the system board, before installing into the computer (see Replacing the Card Cage
2. Replace the gasket for the multi-mode display port.
3. Place the left-edge (VGA connector and USB/E-SATA Port) of the system board into the base of the computer,
ensuring the system board fits through the VGA Panel, the gasket for the multi-mode HD video connector is
set properly, and the cable for the smartcard assembly is not interfering.
4. Connect the DC power cable to the bottom of the system board.
5. Lay the system board into place and push down on the back-right corner of the system board to connect it to
the I/O card.
6. Replace the eight M2.5 x 5-mm screws to the system board.
7. Replace the two M2 x 3-mm screws for the card cage.
8. Route and connect the 1394 card cable to the connector on the system board. Press down on the flat area of
the cable to adhere it to the system board.
9. Install the Wi-Fi sniffer cable to the system board.
10. Connect the smartcard cable to the connector on the system board.
11. Replace the SIM card assembly (see Replacing the SIM Card Assembly
12. Replace the palm rest, keyboard, palm rest overlay and LED cover (see Replacing the Palm Rest
13. Replace the modular drive (see Replacing the Modular Drive
14. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Hard Drive).
15. Replace the processor, heatsink assembly, and fan (see Replacing the Processor Module
16. Replace the memory modules (see Replacing a Memory Module
17. Replace the mini-pci cards in the WPAN/UWB/FCM card slot, WLAN/WiMax card slot, and/or WWAN/FCM card
slot, if applicable (see Chapters 5, 6, 7 and 8
18. Replace the coin cell battery (see Replacing the Coin Cell Battery
19. If you are installing a new system board, make a note of the number on the yellow label, located on the inside
of the bottom access panel. You will need this number when you first power on the computer for AMT
provisioning.
20. Replace the display assembly, LCD cable channel covers and bottom access panel (see Replaci n g the Display
Assembly).
21. Follow the procedures in After Working On Your Computer
22. At first power on, the AMT provisioning menu appears. See the instructions in the tech sheet that was
shipped with your replacement system board.
23. Enter the system setup program to update the BIOS on the new system board with the computer Service Tag.
For information on the system setup program, see the ™ Technology Guide on your computer or at
support.dell.com.
24. Run the SetXFR utility to allow the system board to operate as an E6400 XFR computer. See the instructions
in the tech sheet that was shipped with your replacement system board.
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27.1 Removing the Card Cage
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
instructions that shipped with your computer.
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer
2. Remove any PC-card or Express-card inserted.
3. Remove the system board (see Removing the System Board
4. Slide the scribe under the cage then press outward to unhook the clips on both sides of the cage housing.
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NOTE: Do NOT remove the two screws on the upper back corners of the card cage. They are
used for retaining the card cage to the card extender board.
5. Detach the card extender board from the card socket by lifting the detached clips to clear the card socket and
sliding the card cage from the card socket.
27.2 Replacing the Card Cage
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
instructions that shipped with your computer.
1. Insert the card extender into the card connector on the system board.
2. Rotate the retainer clips over the card connector and press the extender card into the socket. The extender is
inserted properly if the white line on the PCB lines up with the metal cage of the system board connector.
3. Seat the retainer clips.
4. Replace the system board (see Replacing the System Board
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28.1 Removing the 1394 Card
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
instructions that shipped with your computer.
1. Follow the instructions in Before Working on Your Computer
2. Remove the card cage (see Removing the Card Cage
3. Remove the two M2 x 3-mm screws.
4. Lift the 1394 card up at an angle to remove it.
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3 1394 card 4
1394 cable
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28.2 Replacing the 1394 Card
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
instructions that shipped with your computer.
1. Insert the 1394 card at a 45-degree angle to fit the connector into the base assembly. Use the alignment pins
to seat into position.
2. Replace the two M2 x 3 screws.
3. Replace the card cage (see Replacing the Card Cage
4. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer
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29 SIM Card
29.1 Removing the SIM Card Assembly
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
instructions that shipped with your computer.
1. Follow the instructions in Before Working on Your Computer
2. Remove the bottom access panel, LCD cable channel covers, display assembly, led cover, palm rest overlay,
keyboard and palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest
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3. Detach the tape and SIM card extension cable from the original SIM slot located on the left side of the battery
bay, and place it out of the way.
4. Detach the Wi-Fi sniffer cable from the system board.
5. Using a scribe, gently place the edge under the SIM board and pry up.
NOTE: Light force may be required as this board is taped to the base.
6. Lift the SIM card slot up at an angle and remove it.
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3 SIM card board
Wi-Fi sniffer cable connection
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29.2 Replacing the SIM Card Assembly
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
instructions that shipped with your computer.
1. Remove the tape backing from the bottom of the SIM card assembly.
2. Insert the SIM card slot at a slight angle to fit the connector into the base assembly. Use the alignment planes
to seat into position. The back of the board should fit against the planes.
3. Route the SIM extension cable and reconnect the SIM extension board into the original SIM slot located in the
battery bay.
4. Install the Wi-Fi sniffer cable to the system board.
5. Replace the palm rest, keyboard, palm rest overlay, led cover, display assembly, LCD cable channel covers
and bottom access panel (see Replacing the Palm Rest
6. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer.
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30.1 Removing the Wi-Fi Sniffer Card
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer.
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2. Remove the bottom access panel, LCD cable channel covers, display assembly, led cover, palm rest overlay,
keyboard and palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest
3. Detach the Wi-Fi Sniffer cable from the motherboard.
4. Remove the M2 x 3-mm screw from the modem.
5. Detach the modem, and then rotate the modem and RJ-11 cable out of the way.
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6. Remove the sniffer card by removing the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws that secure the card to its bracket.
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30.2 Replacing the Wi-Fi Sniffer Card
1. Align the sniffer card with its bracket and secure it using the 2 M2.5 x 5-mm screws.
2. Connect the Wi-Fi sniffer cable to the motherboard.
3. Reseat the RJ-11 cable and replace the modem (see Replacing the Modem
4. Replace the palm rest, keyboard, palm rest overlay, led cover, display assembly, LCD cable channel covers
and bottom access panel (see Replacing the Palm Rest
5. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer
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31.1 Removing the I/O Card
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
instructions that shipped with your computer.
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer
2. Remove the system board (see Removing the System Board Assembly
3. Remove the modem (see Removing the Modem
4. Remove the RJ-11 modem connector (see Removing the RJ-11 Modem Connector).
5. Remove the M2.5 x 5-mm screw from the I/O card.
6. Remove the sniffer card (see Removing the Wi-Fi Sniffer Card
7. Remove the 2 M2.5 x 8-mm screws holding the sniffer card bracket, and remove the bracket.
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M2.5 x 8-mm screw (2)
31.2 Replacing the I/O Card
1. Replace the I/O card.
2. Replace the sniffer card bracket.
3. Replace the sniffer card (see Replacing the Wi-Fi Sniffer Card
4. Replace the M2.5 x 5-mm screw from the I/O card.
5. Replace the RJ-11 modem connector (See Replacing the RJ-11 Modem Connector
6. Replace the modem (see Replacing the Modem
7. Replace the system board (see Replacing the System Board Assembly
8. Follow the procedure for After Working on Your Computer
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32.1 Removing the RJ-11 Modem Connector
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
instructions that shipped with your computer.
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer
2. Remove the bottom access panel, LCD cable channel covers, display assembly, led cover, palm rest overlay,
keyboard and palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest
3. Remove the modem (see Removing the Modem
4. Pry up the RJ-11 modem connector to release the double-stick adhesive tape on the bottom of the connector,
and then lift the RJ-11 modem connector out of the base assembly.
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32.2 Replacing the RJ-11 Modem Connector
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CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
instructions that shipped with your computer.
1. Place the RJ-11 modem connector into the base assembly, aligning the guides on the connector sides with the
base. Once installed, press down firmly on top of the RJ-11 connector to seal the adhesive to the base.
2. Replace the modem (see Replacing the Modem
3. Replace the palm rest, keyboard, palm rest overlay, led cover, display assembly, LCD cable channel covers
and bottom access panel (see Replacing the Palm Rest
4. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer
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33.1 Removing the DC Power Cable
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
instructions that shipped with your computer.
1. Follow the instructions in Before Working on Your Computer
2. Remove the system board (see Removing the System Board Assembly
NOTE: Do not remove the mini-pci wireless or FCM cards, memory modules, or processor from
the system board.
3. Unroute the DC power cable from the base assembly. Pry up the DC power connector to release the doublestick adhesive tape on the bottom of the connector, and then lift the DC power connector out of the base
assembly.
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33.2 Replacing the DC Power Cable
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
instructions that shipped with your computer.
1. Place the DC power cable in the base assembly, aligning the guides on the connector sides with the base.
Once installed, press down firmly on top of the DC power connector to seal the adhesive to the base.
2. Route the DC power cable in the base assembly.
3. Replace the system board (see Replacing the System Board Assembly
4. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer
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34 Base Assembly
34.1 Removing the Base Assembly
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer.
2. Remove the system board (see Removing the System Board Assembly
NOTE: Do not remove the mini-pci wireless or FCM cards, memory modules, or processor from
the system board.
3. Remove the SIM card assembly (see Removing the SIM Card Assembly
4. Remove the modem (see Removing the Modem
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34.2 Replacing the Base Assembly
1. Replace the modem (see Replacing the Modem).
2. Replace the system board (see Replacing the System Board Assembly
3. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer
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35 Stylus
35.1 Removing the Stylus
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer.
2. Remove the stylus from the stylus bay of the handle.
3. Close the display and turn the computer upside down.
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4. Run the stylus and tether through the tether loop, slide the lanyard from the loop then remove from unit.
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35.2 Replacing the Stylus
1. Pinch the end of the tether loop to a point.
2. Place the tether loop, pointed end first, through the tether anchor at the edge of the system.
3. Run the stylus and tether through the tether loop.
4. Once the stylus and tether are completely through the tether loop, pull the stylus to secure the tether loop
onto the tether anchor.
5. Insert stylus in stylus bay of the handle
6. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer
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36 Handle
36.1 Removing the Handle
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
instructions that shipped with your computer.
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer
2. Remove the six M2.5 x 8-mm screws from the front of the palm rest.
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3. Turn the system over and remove the four M2.5 x 8-mm palm rest retainer screws.
4. Place a scribe against the handle socket on the side, press in 1 inch and rotate to the front to lift the palm rest
area slightly.
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5. Remove the carry handle from the sockets and slide out of the notebook.
36.2 Replacing the Handle
1. Insert the carry handle pinion into the sockets on the base of the notebook.
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NOTICE: Image above has palm rest removed to show tab socket close-up. During installation,
verify handle pinions are inserted into the tab sockets properly during reassembly.
2. Replace the four M2.5 x 8-mm bottom retaining screws.
3. Replace the six M2.5 x 8-mm palm rest retaining screws.
4. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer
Tab socket
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37 Doors
37.1 Removing Media Bay Door
Parts Location
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1 Media bay door 2
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety
instructions that shipped with your computer.
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer
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2. Open the door to relieve hinge pressure.
3. Remove the three M3 x 3-mm screws from the bottom of the base assembly
37.2 Replacing Media Bay Door
1. Insert door hinge onto assembly and align the hinge divots.
2. Insert the three M3 x 3-mm screws and fit securely.
3. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer
37.3 Removing the AV Door
Parts Location
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1 Door 2 M3 x 3 mm (2)
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer
2. Open the door to relieve hinge pressure.
3. Remove the two M3 x 3-mm screws from the bottom of the base assembly.
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37.4 Replacing the AV Door
1. Insert door hinge onto assembly and align the hinge divots.
2. Replace the two M3 x 3-mm screws.
3. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer
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37.5 Removing the AV Panel Cover
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer
2. Open the AV door.
3. Place a scribe in the lower USB slot where there is a small opening on the side.
4. Pulling the scribe forward will disengage the cover snaps, remove the cover.
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37.6 Replacing the AV Panel Cover
1. Place the AV Panel Cover on the guide pin.
2. Slide AV Panel Cover and lightly press in all four corners to snap the cover in place.
3. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer
NOTE: Failure to verify the Wi-Fi switch and sniffer button may leave the unit unable to power on
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the wireless circuit. It is advised to check these options as soon as possible. See Replacing the
Wi-Fi Sniffer Card for details.
37.7 Removing the RJ11 Door
Parts Location
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer
2. Open the door to relieve hinge pressure.
3. Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws from the bottom of the base assembly
1 Door 2 M2.5 x 5-mm (2)
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37.8 Replacing the RJ11 Door
1. Insert door hinge onto assembly and align the hinge divots.
2. Replace the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws.
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3. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer
37.9 Removing the Battery Door
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer.
2. Open the door to relieve hinge pressure.
3. Remove the four M3 x 3-mm screws from the bottom of the base assembly.
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37.10 Replacing the Battery Door
1. Insert door hinge onto assembly and align the hinge divots.
2. Replace the four M3 x 3-mm screws.
3. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer
37.11 Removing the Power Door
Parts Location
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1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer
2. Open the door to relieve hinge pressure.
3. Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws from the bottom of the base assembly
1 Door 2 M2.5 x 5-mm (2)
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37.12 Replacing the Power Door
1. Insert door hinge onto assembly and align the hinge divots.
2. Replace the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws.
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3. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer
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37.13 Removing the VGA Door
Parts Location
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1 Door 2 M3 x 3 mm (2)
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer.
2. Open the door to relieve hinge pressure.
3. Remove the two M3 x 3-mm screws from the bottom of the base assembly.
37.14 Replacing the VGA Door
1. Insert door hinge onto assembly and align the hinge divots.
2. Replace the two M3 x 3-mm screws.
3. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer
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37.15 Removing the VGA Panel Cover
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer.
2. Open the VGA door.
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3. Remove the two VGA Connector socket screws.
4. Place a scribe in the small opening and pull to remove.
37.16 Replacing the VGA Panel Cover
1. Place the VGA Panel Cover in place over the VGA port.
2. Replace the two VGA connector socket screws.
3. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer
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37.17 Removing the HDD Door
Parts Location
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1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer
2. Open the door to relieve hinge pressure.
3. Remove the two M3 x 3-mm screws from the bottom of the base assembly
1 Door 2 M3 x3 mm (2)
37.18 Replacing the HDD Door
1. Insert door hinge onto assembly and align the hinge divots.
2. Replace the two M3 x 3-mm screws.
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3. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer.
37.19 Removing the SD Card Door
Parts Location
2
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer
2. Open the door to relieve hinge pressure.
3. Remove the handle (see Removing the Handle)
4. Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws from the base assembly
1 Door 2 M2.5 x 5-mm (2)
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37.20 Replacing the SD Card Door
1. Insert door hinge onto assembly and align the hinge screws to the screw embossments.
2. Replace the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws.
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3. Replace the handle (see Replacing the Handle)
4. Follow the procedures in After Working on Your Computer
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