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2016 -04
Rev. A02
Contents
1 Working on your computer.................................................................................6
Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to
ensure your personal safety. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure included in this document assumes
that the following conditions exist:
•You have read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
•A component can be replaced or--if purchased separately--installed by performing the removal
procedure in reverse order.
WARNING: Disconnect all power sources before opening the computer cover or panels. After you
finish working inside the computer, replace all covers, panels, and screws before connecting to
the power source.
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with
your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance
Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or
by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface, such as a connector on the back of the
computer.
CAUTION: Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components or contacts
on a card. Hold a card by its edges or by its metal mounting bracket. Hold a component such as a
processor by its edges, not by its pins.
CAUTION: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, not on the cable
itself. Some cables have connectors with locking tabs; if you are disconnecting this type of cable,
press in on the locking tabs before you disconnect the cable. As you pull connectors apart, keep
them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Also, before you connect a cable,
ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.
NOTE: The color of your computer and certain components may appear differently than shown in
this document.
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Before working inside your computer
To avoid damaging your computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the
computer.
1.Ensure that you follow the Safety instructions.
2.Ensure that your work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched.
3.Turn off your computer, see Turning off your computer.
CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and
then unplug the cable from the network device.
4.Disconnect all the network cables from the computer.
5.Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from the electrical outlets.
6.Press and hold the power button while the computer is unplugged to ground the system board.
7.Remove the cover.
CAUTION: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an
unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the computer. While you work,
periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate static electricity, which could
harm internal components.
Turning off your computer
CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before
you turn off your computer.
1.Turning off your computer:
•In Windows 10 (using a touch enabled device or mouse):
1.Click or tap .
2.Click or tap and then click or touch Shut down.
•In Windows 8 (using a touch enabled device):
1.Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, opening the Charms menu and select Settings.
2.Tap and then tap Shut down
•In Windows 8 (using a mouse):
1.Point to upper-right corner of the screen and click Settings.
2.Click and then click Shut down.
•In Windows 7:
1.Click Start.
2.Click Shut Down.
or
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1.Click Start.
2.Click the arrow in the lower-right corner of the Start menu and then click Log off.
2.Ensure that the computer and all attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached
devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your operating system, press and hold
the power button for about 6 seconds to turn them off.
After working inside your computer
After you complete any replacement procedure, ensure you connect any external devices, cards, and
cables before turning on your computer.
CAUTION: 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 media base, and replace any cards, such as
an ExpressCard.
2.Connect any telephone or network cables to your computer.
CAUTION: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then
plug it into the computer.
3.Replace the battery.
4.Replace the base cover.
5.Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets.
6.Turn on your computer.
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Removing and installing components
This section provides detailed information on how to remove or install the components from your
computer.
Recommended tools
The procedures in this document require the following tools:
•Small flat blade screwdriver
•Phillips screwdriver
•Small plastic scribe
Installing the Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) card
1.Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
2.Insert a paperclip or a SIM card removal tool into the pinhole to remove the SIM card tray [1].
3.Place the SIM card on the SIM card tray [2].
4.Push the SIM card tray into the slot until it clicks into place.
Removing the Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) card
CAUTION: Removing the SIM card when the computer is on may cause data loss or damage the
card. Ensure your computer is turned off or the network connections are disabled.
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1.Insert a paperclip or a SIM card removal tool into the pinhole on the SIM card tray.
2.Remove the SIM card from the SIM card tray.
3.Push the SIM card tray into the slot until it clicks into place.
Removing the Secure Digital (SD) Card
1.Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer
2.Press in on the SD card to release it from the computer. Slide the SD card out of the computer.
Installing the Secure Digital (SD) Card
1.Slide the SD card into its slot until it clicks into place.
2.Follow the procedures in .After working inside your computer
Removing the base cover
1.Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2.To remove the base cover:
a. Loosen the screws that secure the base cover to the computer [1].
b. Lift the base cover from the edge and remove it from the computer [2, 3].
NOTE: You may need a plastic scribe to lift the base cover from the edges.
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Installing the base cover
1.Align the tabs on the base cover with the slots on the computer.
2.Press the edges of the cover until it clicks into place.
3.Tighten the screws to secure the base cover to the computer.
4.Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Removing the battery
1.Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2.Remove the base cover.
3.To remove the battery:
a. Disconnect the battery cable from the connector on the system board [1].
b. Remove the screws that secure the battery to the computer [2].
c. Lift the battery away from the computer [3].
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Installing the battery
1.Align the tabs on the battery with the slots on the plamrest.
2.Tighten the screws to secure the battery to the computer.
3.Connect the battery cable to the connector on the system board.
4.Install the base cover.
5.Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Removing the heat sink assembly
1.Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2.Remove the:
a. base cover
b. battery
3.Disconnect the fan cable and remove the screws that secure the heat sink assembly to the computer
[1, 2].
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4.To remove the heat sink:
a. Remove the screws that secure the heat sink assembly to the system board [1, 2, 3, 4].
b. Lift the heat sink assembly from the system board [5].
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Installing the heat sink assembly
1.Place the heat sink assembly on the system board and align it with the screw holders.
2.Tighten the screws to secure the heat sink assembly to the system board.
3.Connect the fan cable to the connector on the system board.
4.Install the:
a. battery
b. base cover
5.Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Removing the Solid State Drive (SSD)
1.Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2.Remove the:
a. base cover
b. battery
3.To remove the SSD:
a. Remove the screw that secures the SSD to the computer [1].
b. Remove the SSD from the computer [2].
Installing the Solid State Drive (SSD)
1.Insert the SSD into the connector on the computer.
2.Tighten the screw to secure the SSD to the computer.
3.Install the:
a. battery
b. base cover
4.Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
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Removing the optional PCIe SSD
1.Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2.Remove the:
a. base cover
b. battery
3.To remove the PCIe SSD:
a. Remove the screws that secure the SSD bracket to the SSD [1].
b. Remove the SSD bracket [2].
c. Remove the SSD from the computer [3].
Installing the optional PCIe SSD
1.Insert the SSD clip into the slot on the computer.
2.Tighten the screw to secure the SSD clip to the computer.
3.Insert the SSD into the connector on the computer.
4.Place the SSD bracket over the SSD and tighten the screws to secure it to the computer.
5.Install the:
a. battery
b. base cover
6.Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Removing the memory module
1.Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2.Remove the:
a. base cover
b. battery
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3.Pull the clips securing the memory module until the memory module pops up [1].
4.Remove the memory module from the system board [2].
Installing the memory module
1.Insert the memory module into the memory module socket until the clips secure the memory
module.
2.Install the:
a. battery
b. base cover
3.Follow the procedures in After working inside your computer.
Removing the smart card cage
1.Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2.Remove the:
a. base cover
b. battery
3.To remove the smart card cage:
a. Disconnect the touchpad cable [1,2].
b. Remove the screws that secure the smart card cage to the system board [3].
c. Lift the smart card cage from the system board [4].
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Installing the smart card cage
1.Place the smart card cage on the system board.
2.Tighten the screw to secure the smart card cage to the computer.
3.Connect the touchpad cable to the system board.
4.Install the:
a. battery
b. base cover
5.Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Removing the speakers
1.Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2.Remove the:
a. base cover
b. battery
3.To remove the speaker:
a. Disconnect the speaker cable [1].
b. Unroute the speaker cable [2].
c. Remove the screws that connect the speaker to the computer [3].
d. Remove the speaker from the computer [4] .
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Installing the speakers
1.Place the speakers into the slots on the computer.
2.Tighten the screws to secure the speaker to the computer.
3.Route the speaker cable through the retention clips on the dock frame.
4.Connect the speaker cable to its connector on the system board.
5.Install the:
a. battery
b. base cover
6.Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Removing the dock frame
1.Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2.Remove the:
a. base cover
b. battery
3.To remove the dock frame connectors:
a. Remove the screws that secure the dock frame to the computer [1].
b. Lift the dock frame from the computer [2].
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Installing the dock frame
1.Place the dock frame on the computer.
2.Tighten the screws to secure the dock frame to the computer.
3.Install the:
a. battery
b. base cover
4.Follow the procedure in After working inside your system.
Removing the coin cell battery
1.Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2.Remove the:
a. base cover
b. battery
3.To remove the coin cell battery:
a. Disconnect the coin cell battery cable from the connector on the system board [1].
b. Lift the coin cell battery to release it from the adhesive and remove it from the system board [2].
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