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CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open
programs before you turn off your computer.
1Save and close all open files and exit all open programs.
2Follow the instructions to shut down your computer based on the operating system
installed on your computer.
•Windows 8:
Move your mouse pointer to the upper-right or lower-right corner of the
screen to open the Charms sidebar, and then click Settings→ Power→
Shutdown.
•Windows 7:
Click Start and click Shut down.
Microsoft Windows shuts down and then the computer turns off.
NOTE: If you are using a different operating system, see the documentation
of your operating system for shut-down instructions.
3Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
4Disconnect all telephone cables, network cables, and attached devices from your
computer.
5Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds, after the computer is unplugged, to
ground the system board.
Before You Begin | 7
Safety Instructions
Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and
ensure your personal safety.
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
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer, ensure that the work surface is flat
and clean.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the components and cards, handle them by their
edges and avoid touching pins and contacts.
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician is authorized to remove the
computer cover and access any of the components inside the computer. See the
safety instructions for complete information about safety precautions, working
inside your computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.
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.
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 or
thumb-screws that you must disengage before disconnecting the cable.
When disconnecting cables, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any
connector pins. When connecting cables, ensure that the connectors and ports
are correctly oriented and aligned.
CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your
computer and then unplug the cable from the network device.
CAUTION: Press and eject any installed card from the media-card reader.
Recommended Tools
The procedures in this document may require the following tools:
•Phillips screwdriver
•Plastic scribe
8 | Before You Begin
After Working Inside Your Computer
After you complete the replacement procedures, ensure the following:
•Replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer.
•Connect any external devices, cables, cards, and any other part(s) you removed
before working on your computer.
•Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets.
CAUTION: Before turning on your computer, replace all screws and ensure
that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may damage
your computer.
After Working Inside Your Computer | 9
Removing the Battery
2
1
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on
page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After
Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1Close the display and turn the computer over.
2Slide the battery latches on each end of the battery bay to the unlock position. You
will hear a click when the battery is unlocked.
3Lift and remove the battery off the computer base to disconnect it from
the computer.
1battery latches (2)2battery
10 | Removing the Battery
Replacing the Battery
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on
page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After
Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
Align the tabs on the battery with the slots on the battery bay and snap the battery
into place.
Replacing the Battery | 11
Removing the Memory Module(s)
2
1
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on
page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After
Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 10.
Procedure
1Loosen the captive screw that secures the memory-module cover to
the computer base.
2Using your fingertips, lift the memory-module cover out of the slots on the
computer base.
1captive screw2memory-module cover
12 | Removing the Memory Module(s)
3Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the
1
3
2
memory-module connector until the memory module pops up.
4Remove the memory module from the memory-module connector.
1securing clips (2)2memory-module connector
3memory module
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Replacing the Memory Module(s)
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on
page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After
Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on the
memory-module connector.
2Slide the memory module firmly into the connector at a 45-degree angle
and press the memory module down until it clicks into place.
NOTE: If you do not hear the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it.
3Slide the tabs on the memory-module cover into the slots on the computer base
and snap the memory-module cover into place.
4Tighten the captive screw that secures the memory-module cover to
the computer base.
Postrequisites
Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 11.
14 | Replacing the Memory Module(s)
Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly
1
2
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on
page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After
Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 10.
Procedure
1Remove the screw that secures the optical-drive assembly to the computer base.
2Using your fingertips, slide the optical-drive assembly out of the optical-drive bay.
1optical-drive assembly2screw
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3Remove the screws that secure the optical-drive bracket to
3
1
2
4
the optical-drive assembly.
4Remove the optical-drive bracket from the optical-drive assembly.
5Carefully pry the optical-drive bezel and remove it from the optical-drive assembly.
1optical-drive bezel2optical drive
3screws (2)4optical-drive bracket
16 | Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly
Replacing the Optical-Drive Assembly
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on
page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After
Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1Align the tabs on the optical-drive bezel with the slots on the optical drive and snap
optical-drive bezel into place.
2Align the screw holes on the optical-drive bracket with the screw holes on
the optical-drive assembly.
3Replace the screws that secure the optical-drive bracket to the
optical-drive assembly.
4Slide the optical-drive assembly into position and ensure that the screw hole on the
optical-drive bracket aligns with the screw hole on computer base.
Postrequisites
Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 11.
Replacing the Optical-Drive Assembly | 17
Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly
1
2
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on
page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After
Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the hard drive while the computer is
in Sleep or On state.
CAUTION: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when handling the
hard drive.
Prerequisites
1Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 10.
2Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in "Removing the Memory Module(s)"
on page 12.
Procedure
1Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer base.
2Slide the hard-drive assembly forward to disconnect the hard-drive assembly from
the system board.
1screws (2)2 hard-drive assembly
18 | Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly
3Using the pull-tab, lift the hard-drive assembly out of the computer base.
2
1
2
1
1hard-drive assembly2pull-tab
4Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive.
5Lift the hard-drive bracket off the hard drive.
1screws (2)2hard-drive bracket
Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly | 19
Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on
page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After
Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when handling the
hard drive.
Procedure
1Align the screw holes on the hard-drive bracket with the screw holes on
the hard drive.
2Replace the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive.
3Slide and place the hard-drive assembly in the hard-drive bay.
4Slide the hard-drive assembly backward to connect the hard-drive assembly to the
system board.
5Replace the screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer base.
Postrequisites
1Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 4 in "Replacing the Memory Module(s)"
on page 14.
2Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 11.
20 | Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly
Removing the Keyboard
1
2
3
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on
page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After
Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 10.
Procedure
1Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible.
2Using a plastic scribe, release the keyboard from the tabs on the
palm-rest assembly.
1plastic scribe2tabs (9)
3keyboard
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