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Regulatory model: P18G Regulatory type: P18G002
2012 - 04 Rev. A00
Contents
1 Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices . . . . 11
CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open
programs before you turn off your computer.
1
Save and close all open files and exit all open programs.
2
3
4
5
Click
Start
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.
Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical
outlets.
Disconnect all telephone cables, network cables, and attached devices
from your computer.
After the computer is unplugged, press and hold the power button for
about 5 seconds to ground the system board.
and click
Shut Down
.
Before You Begin 11
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.
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.
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: 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.
Recommended Tools
The procedures in this document may require the following tools:
• Small flat-blade screwdriver
• Phillips screwdriver
• Plastic scribe
Before You Begin 12
2
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
13
After Working Inside Your Computer 14
Base Cover
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 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Removing the Base Cover
Procedure
1
Turn the computer over.
2
Loosen the captive screws that secure the base cover to the computer base.
3
Slide and lift the base cover off the computer base.
3
1 captive screws (2) 2 base cover
Base Cover
15
Replacing the Base Cover
Procedure
1
Align the tabs on the base cover with the slots on the computer base and
slide the base cover until it snaps into place.
2
Tighten the captive screws that secure the base cover to
the computer base.
Postrequisites
1
Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13.
Base Cover 16
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 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Removing the Battery
Prerequisites
1
Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 15.
Procedure
1
Disconnect the battery cable from the connector on the system board.
2
Loosen the captive screws that secure the battery to the computer base.
4
Battery 17
3
1
2
3
4
Using the pull-tab, lift the battery off the computer base.
1 3 battery
captive screws (2)
2 4 pull-tab
battery cable
Replacing the Battery
Procedure
1
Place the battery in the battery bay and tighten the captive screws that
secure the battery to the computer base.
2
Connect the battery cable to the connector on the system board.
Postrequisites
1
Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 16.
2
Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13.
Battery 18
Optical Drive
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 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Removing the Optical Drive
Prerequisites
1
Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 15.
2
Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 17.
Procedure
1
Lift the connector latch and use the pull-tab to disconnect the
optical-drive cable from the connector on the system board.
5
Optical Drive 19
2
1
3
4
5
2
Loosen the four captive screws that secure the optical drive to
the computer base.
3
Using the pull-tab, lift the optical drive off the computer base.
1 optical-drive cable 2 connector latch
3 optical drive 4 pull tab
5 captive screws (4)
4
Remove the screws that secure the optical-drive cable connector to
the optical drive.
5
Disconnect the optical-drive cable connector from the connector on
the optical drive.
Optical Drive 20
6
1
2
3
Gently peel the optical-drive cable from the optical-drive bracket.
1 screws (2) 2 optical-drive cable connector
3 optical-drive cable
Optical Drive 21
7
1
2
3
Remove the screws that secure the optical-drive bracket to
the optical drive.
8
Using the pull-tab, lift the optical-drive bracket off the optical drive.
1 screws (4) 2 optical-drive bracket
3 pull tab
Replacing the Optical Drive
Procedure
1
Place the optical-drive bracket on the optical drive and then align the
screw holes on the optical-drive bracket with the screw holes on
the optical drive.
2
Replace the screws that secure the optical-drive bracket to
the optical drive.
3
Connect the optical-drive cable connector to the connector on
the optical drive.
Optical Drive 22
4
Replace the screws that secure the optical-drive cable connector to the
optical drive.
5
Adhere the optical-drive cable to the optical-drive bracket.
6
Place the optical drive in the optical-drive bay.
7
Tighten the captive screws that secure the optical drive to the computer
base.
8
Slide the optical-drive cable into the connector on the system board, and
press down on the connector latch to secure the cable.
Postrequisites
1
Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 18.
2
Replace the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 15.
3
Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13.
Optical Drive 23
24 Optical Drive
Hard Drive
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 11. 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
On or in Sleep state.
CAUTION: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when handling the
hard drive.
NOTE: Dell or Alienware does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for
hard drives from sources other than Dell or Alienware.
NOTE: If you are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell or Alienware,
you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive.
Removing the Hard Drive
Procedure
1
Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 15.
2
Remove the battery pack. See "Removing the Battery" on page 17.
3
Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 3 in "Removing the Optical
Drive" on page 19.
6
Procedure
1
Loosen the three captive screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to
the computer base.
2
Using the pull-tab, gently lift the hard-drive assembly and then disconnect
the hard-drive interposer.
Hard Drive 25
3
1
2
3
4
Lift the hard-drive assembly off the computer base.
1 hard-drive interposer 2 captive screws (3)
3 pull-tab 4 hard-drive assembly
26
Hard Drive
4
1
3
2
Remove the four screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to
the hard drive.
5
Lift the hard-drive bracket off the hard drive.
1 pull-tab 2 screws (4)
3 hard-drive bracket
CAUTION: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it in protective
antistatic packaging. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the
safety instructions that shipped with your computer.
Replacing the Hard Drive
Procedure
1
Place the hard drive in the hard-drive bracket.
2
Replace the four screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard
drive.
3
Connect the interposer to the hard drive.
4
Place the hard-drive assembly in the computer base.
5
Tighten the three captive screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the
computer base.
Hard Drive 27
Postrequisites
1
Follow the instructions from step 6 to step 8 in "Replacing the Optical
Drive" on page 22.
2
Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 18.
3
Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 16.
4
Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13.
Hard Drive 28
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 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell or Alienware are covered under your
computer warranty.
Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM connectors.
Removing the Memory Module(s)
Prerequisites
1
Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 15.
2
Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 17.
7
Memory Module(s) 29
Procedure
1
2
1
Loosen the captive screws that secure the memory-module cover to
the computer base.
2
Lift and slide the tabs on the memory-module cover out of the slots on
the computer base.
1 captive screws (2) 2 memory-module cover
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory-module connector, do not use tools
to spread the memory module securing clips.
3
Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end
of the memory-module connector until the memory module pops up.
Memory Module(s) 30
4
3
1
Slide the memory module out of the memory-module connector.
NOTE: If you need to install memory modules in both memory-module connectors,
install a memory module in the lower connector before you install a memory module
in the upper connector.
1
Align the notch in the memory module with the tab in the memorymodule connector.
Memory Module(s) 31
2
1
2
3
4
Slide the memory module firmly into the connector at a 45-degree angle,
and then press the memory module down until it clicks into place.
If you do not hear the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it.
NOTE: Your computer may not boot if the memory module is not installed properly.
Slide the tabs on the memory-module cover into the slots on the
computer base and lower the memory-module cover into place.
4
Tighten the captive screws that secure the memory-module cover to the
computer base.
Postrequisites
1
Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 18.
2
Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 16.
3
Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page13.
Memory Module(s) 32
Center-Control Cover
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 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Removing the Center-Control Cover
Prerequisites
1
Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 15.
2
Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 17.
8
Center-Control Cover 33
Procedure
1
1
Remove the screws that secure the center-control cover to
the computer base.
1 screws (3)
2
Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible.
3
Gently pry the center-control cover and then ease the tabs on the
center-control cover out of the slots on the palm-rest assembly.
Center-Control Cover 34
4
1
Lift the center-control cover off the palm-rest assembly.
1
center-control cover
Replacing the Center-Control Cover
Procedure
1
Align the tabs on the center-control cover with the slots on the
palm-rest assembly.
2
Gently press around the edges of the center-control cover till it
snaps in place.
3
Close the display and turn the computer over.
4
Replace the screws that secure the center-control cover to
the computer base.
Center-Control Cover 35
Postrequisites
1
Replace the battery pack. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 18.
2
Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 16.
3
Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page13.
Center-Control Cover 36
Keyboard
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 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Removing the Keyboard
Prerequisites
1
Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 15.
2
Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 17.
3
Remove the center-control cover.
See "Removing the Center-Control Cover" on page 33.
Procedure
1
Remove the screws that secure the keyboard to the computer base.
CAUTION: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-
consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard.
CAUTION: Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. Failure to do so
could result in scratching the display panel.
9
Keyboard
37
2
1
2
3
4
Carefully pry the keyboard up and slide it towards the display till the tabs
on the keyboard are released from the palm-rest assembly.
3
Turn the keyboard over.
1 screws (3) 2 keyboard
3 tabs (4) 4 palm-rest assembly
38
Keyboard
4
1
2
Lift the release latches on the connectors on the system board and
disconnect the keyboard cable and keyboard-backlight cable.
5
Lift the keyboard off the palm-rest assembly.
1 keyboard cable 2 keyboard backlight cable
Replacing the Keyboard
Procedure
1
Slide the keyboard cable and keyboard backlight cable into the connectors
on the system board and press down on the connector latches to
secure the cables.
2
Slide the tabs on the keyboard into the slots on the palm-rest assembly and
lower the keyboard into place.
3
Gently press around the edges of the keyboard to secure the keyboard
under the tab on the palm-rest assembly.
4
Replace the screws that secure the keyboard to the computer base.
Keyboard 39
Postrequisites
1
Replace the center-control cover.
See "Replacing the Center-Control Cover" on page 35.
2
Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 18.
3
Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 16.
4
Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page13.
Keyboard 40
Palm-Rest 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 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly
Prerequisites
1
Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 15.
2
Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 17.
10
Palm-Rest Assembly 41
Procedure
1
Remove the screws that secure the palm-rest assembly to
the computer base.
2
Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible.
3
Remove the center-control cover (see "Removing the Center-Control
Cover" on page 33).
4
Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 37).
CAUTION: Use the pull-tabs on top of the connectors to avoid damage to the
connectors.
5
Lift the connector latches and use the pull-tabs to disconnect the
touchpad cable and power-button board cable from the connectors on the
system board.
6
Disconnect the speakers cable and status-light board cable from the
connectors on the system board.
Palm-Rest Assembly 42
7
1
2
3
4
5
6
Remove the two screws that secure the palm-rest assembly to the
computer base.
CAUTION: Carefully separate the palm-rest assembly from the computer base to
Pry out the palm-rest assembly along the rear edge and then ease the
palm-rest assembly from the computer base.
9
Lift the palm-rest assembly off the computer base.
Palm-Rest Assembly 43
Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly
Procedure
1
Align the palm-rest assembly on the computer base and gently snap the
palm-rest assembly into place.
2
Replace the two screws that secure the palm-rest assembly to the computer
base.
3
Connect the speakers cable and status-light board cable to the connectors
on the system board.
4
Slide the touch-pad cable and power-button board cable into their
connectors on the system board, and press down on their connector latches
to secure the cables.
Postrequisites
1
Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 39.
2
Replace the center-control cover.
See "Replacing the Center-Control Cover" on page 35.
3
Close the display and turn the computer over.
4
Replace the screws that secure the palm-rest assembly to the
computer base.
5
Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 18.
6
Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 16.
7
Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13.
Palm-Rest Assembly 44
11
Wireless Mini-Card(s)/WirelessHD
Card (Optional)
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 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
NOTE: Dell or Alienware does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for
Mini-Cards from sources other than Dell or Alienware.
If you ordered a wireless mini-card with your computer, the card is already
installed.
NOTE: The procedure for removing and replacing the WirelessHD card (optional) is
the same as Mini-Card(s).
Removing the Mini-Card(s)
Prerequisites
1
Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 15.
2
Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 17.
Wireless Mini-Card(s) 45
Procedure
2
1
3
1
Disconnect the antenna cables from the connectors on the mini-card.
2
Remove the screw that secures the mini-card to the system board.
1 screw 2 antenna cables (2)
3 Mini-Card
46
Wireless Mini-Card(s)
3
Slide and remove the mini-card out of the connector on the system board.
Replacing the Mini-Card(s)
Procedure
1
Remove the new Mini-Card from its packaging.
CAUTION: Use firm and even pressure to slide the mini-card into place. If you use
excessive force, you may damage the connector.
CAUTION: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel
resistance, check the connectors on the mini-card and on the system board, and
realign the mini-card.
2
Insert the mini-card connector at a 45-degree angle into the connector on
the system board.
3
Press the other end of the mini-card down into the slot on the
system board and replace the screw that secures the mini-card to
the system board.
Wireless Mini-Card(s) 47
4
Connect the mini-card cables to the connectors on the mini-card.
The following table provides the antenna cable color scheme for each
mini-card supported by your computer:
Connectors on the Mini-Card Antenna Cable Color Scheme
WLAN (2 antenna cables)
Main WLAN (white triangle) white
Auxiliary WLAN (black triangle) black
Postrequisites
1
Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 18.
2
Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 16.
3
Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page13.
Wireless Mini-Card(s) 48
Power-Button Board
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 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Removing the Power-Button Board
Prerequisites
1
Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 15.
2
Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 17.
3
Remove the center-control cover.
See "Removing the Center-Control Cover" on page 33.
4
Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 37.
5
Remove the palm-rest assembly.
See "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 41.
Procedure
1
Gently peel the power-button board cable from the palm-rest assembly.
2
Remove the screws that secure the power-button board to the
palm-rest assembly.
12
Power-Button Board 49
3
1
2
3
Carefully lift the power-button board and release its cable from the slot on
the palm-rest assembly.
1 power-button board 2 screws (2)
3 power-button board cable
Replacing the Power-Button Board
Procedure
1
Slide the power-button board cable through the slot on the
palm-rest assembly.
2
Use the alignment posts on the palm-rest assembly to place the
power-button board in place.
3
Replace the screws that secure the power-button board to the
palm-rest assembly.
4
Adhere the power-button board cable to the palm-rest assembly.
Power-Button Board 50
Postrequisites
1
Replace the palm-rest assembly.
See "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 44.
2
Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 39.
3
Replace the center-control cover.
See "Replacing the Center-Control Cover" on page 35.
4
Replace the battery pack. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 18.
5
Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 16.
6
Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page13.
Power-Button Board 51
52 Power-Button Board
13
Status-Lights Board
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 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Removing the Status-Lights Board
Prerequisites
1
Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 15.
2
Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 17.
3
Remove the center-control cover.
See "Removing the Center-Control Cover" on page 33.
4
Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 37.
5
Remove the palm-rest assembly.
See "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 41.
Procedure
1
Turn the palm-rest assembly over.
2
Note the routing of status-light board cable and remove the cable from the
routing guides.
NOTE: If the status-light board cable is under the speakers cable, remove the
speakers cable first and then remove the status-light board cable.
Status-Lights Board
53
3 1 Turn the palm-rest assembly over.
1
status-light board cable
54
Status-Lights Board
4
11
2
Remove the screw that secures the status-light board to the palmrest assembly.
5
Carefully lift the status-light board and release its cable from the slot on
the palm-rest assembly.
1 status-light board 2 screw
Replacing the Status-Lights Board
Procedure.
1
Slide the status-light board cable through the slot in the
palm-rest assembly.
2
Align the slot on the status-light board with the alignment post on the
palm-rest assembly.
3
Replace the screw that secures the status-light board to the
palm-rest assembly.
4
Turn the palm-rest assembly over.
5
Route the status-light board cable through the routing guides on the
palm-rest assembly.
Status-Lights Board 55
Postrequisites
6
Replace the palm-rest assembly.
See "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 44.
7
Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 39.
8
Replace the center-control cover.
See "Replacing the Center-Control Cover" on page 35.
9
Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 18.
10
Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 16.
11
Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page13.
Status-Lights Board 56
14
Speakers
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 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Removing the Speakers
Prerequisites
1
Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 15.
2
Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 17.
3
Remove the center-control cover.
See "Removing the Center-Control Cover" on page 33.
4
Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 37.
5
Remove the palm-rest assembly.
See "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 41.
Procedure
1
Turn the palm-rest assembly over.
2
Note the routing of speakers cable and remove the cable from the routing
guides.
NOTE: If the speakers cable is under the status-light board cable, remove the
status-light board cable first and then remove the speakers cable.
Speakers
57
3
1
2
3
Remove the four screws that secure the speakers to the palm-rest assembly.
4
Lift the speakers along with the cable away from the palm-rest assembly.
1 speakers (2) 2 screws (4)
3 speakers cable
Replacing the Speakers
Procedure
1
Align the screw holes on the speakers with the screw holes on the palm-rest
assembly and route the speakers cable through the routing guides.
2
Replace the screws that secure the speakers to the palm-rest assembly.
3
Turn the palm-rest assembly over.
Speakers 58
Postrequisites
1
Replace the palm-rest assembly.
See "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 44.
2
Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 39.
3
Replace the center-control cover.
See "Replacing the Center-Control Cover" on page 35.
4
Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 18.
5
Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 16.
6
Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page13.
Speakers 59
60 Speakers
15
Subwoofer
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 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Removing the Subwoofer
Prerequisites
1
Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 15.
2
Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 17.
3
Remove the center-control cover.
See "Removing the Center-Control Cover" on page 33.
4
Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 37.
5
Remove the palm-rest assembly.
See "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 41.
Procedure
1
Disconnect the subwoofer cable from the connector on the system board.
2
Note the routing of subwoofer cable and remove the cable from
the routing guides.
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3
1
2
Lift the subwoofer along with the cable off the computer base.
1 subwoofer cable 2 subwoofer
Replacing the Subwoofer
Procedure
1
Align the slots on the subwoofer with the alignment posts on
the computer base.
2
Route the subwoofer cable through the routing guides.
3
Connect the subwoofer cable to the connector on the system board.
Postrequisites
1
Replace the palm-rest assembly.
See "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 44.
2
Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 39.
3
Replace the center-control cover.
See "Replacing the Center-Control Cover" on page 35.
Subwoofer 62
4
Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 18.
5
Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 16.
6
Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page13.
Subwoofer 63
64 Subwoofer
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Internal Card with Bluetooth
Wireless Technology
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 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
If you ordered a card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer,
it is already installed.
Removing the Bluetooth Card
Prerequisites
1
Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 15.
2
Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 17.
3
Remove the center-control cover.
See "Removing the Center-Control Cover" on page 33.
4
Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 37.
5
Remove the palm-rest assembly.
See "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 41.
Procedure
1
Disconnect the Bluetooth-card cable from the connector on the system
board.
2
Remove the screw that secures the Bluetooth card to the computer base.
3
Note the routing of Bluetooth-card cable and remove the cable from the
routing guides.
4
Lift the Bluetooth card along with the cable off the computer base.
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1
2
3
1
Bluetooth-card cable connector
3 screw
2 Bluetooth card
Replacing the Bluetooth Card
Procedure
1
Align the screw hole on the Bluetooth card with the screw hole on
the system board.
2
Replace the screw that secures the Bluetooth card to the computer base.
3
Connect the Bluetooth-card cable to the connector on the system board.
Postrequisites
1
Replace the palm-rest assembly.
See "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 44.
2
Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 39.
3
Replace the center-control cover.
See "Replacing the Center-Control Cover" on page 35.
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4
Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 18.
5
Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 16.
6
Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page13.
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Internal Card with Bluetooth Wireless Technology 68
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Coin-Cell 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 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
WARNING: The battery may explode if installed incorrectly. Replace the battery
only with the same or equivalent type. Discard used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
CAUTION: Removing the coin-cell battery resets the BIOS settings to default. It is
recommended that you note the BIOS settings before removing the
coin-cell battery.
Prerequisites
1
Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 15.
2
Remove the battery pack. See "Removing the Battery" on page 17.
3
Remove the center-control cover.
See "Removing the Center-Control Cover" on page 33.
4
Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 37.
5
Remove the palm-rest assembly.
See "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 41.
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Procedure
2
1
1
Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable from the connector on
the system board.
2
Gently pry out the coin-cell battery from the slot on the computer base.
1 coin-cell battery cable 2 coin-cell battery
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
Procedure
1
Use the adhesive on the coin-cell battery and adhere it to slot on
the computer base.
2
Connect the coin-cell battery cable to the connector on the system board.
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Coin-Cell Battery
Postrequisites
1
Replace the palm-rest assembly.
See "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 44).
2
Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 39).
3
Replace the center-control cover.
See "Replacing the Center-Control Cover" on page 35.
4
Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 18.
5
Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 16.
6
Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page13.
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72 Coin-Cell Battery
Display 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 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Removing the Display Assembly
Prerequisites
1
Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 15.
2
Remove the battery pack. See "Removing the Battery" on page 17.
3
Disconnect the antenna cables from the mini-card(s).
See "Removing the Mini-Card(s)" on page 45.
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4
1
Note the routing of the WirelessHD card (optional) and mini-card
antenna cables and remove them from the routing guides on the computer
base.
NOTE: The WirelessHD card is optional and may not be present in your computer.
1 Mini-Card antenna cables
5
Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible.
6
Remove the center-control cover.
See "Removing the Center-Control Cover" on page 33.
7
Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 37.
8
Remove the palm-rest assembly.
See "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 41.
Display Assembly 74
Procedure
1
2
3
4
1
Using the pull-tab, disconnect the display cable from the connector on
the system board.
2
Disconnect the logo-board cable from the connector on the system board.
3
Gently peel the display cable and the logo-board cable from the
system board.
4
Remove the screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base.
5
Gently slide the WirelessHD (optional) and mini-card antenna cables out
through the slot on the computer base.
6
Lift the display assembly off the computer.
1 display assembly 2 screws (4)
3 display cable 4 logo-board cable
Display Assembly 75
Replacing the Display Assembly
Procedure
1
Slide the WirelessHD (optional) and mini-card antenna cables through
the slot on the computer base.
2
Place the display assembly in position and replace the screws that secure
the display assembly to the computer base.
NOTE: Ensure that no cables lie between the display assembly and the computer
base.
3
Connect the display cable and the logo-board cable to the connectors on
the system board.
Postrequisites
1
Replace the palm-rest assembly.
See "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 44.
2
Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 39.
3
Replace the center-control cover.
See "Replacing the Center-Control Cover" on page 35.
4
Turn the computer over and route the WirelessHD card and mini-card
antenna cables through the routing guides on the computer base.
5
Connect the Mini-Card antenna cables to the mini-card(s).
See "Replacing the Mini-Card(s)" on page 47.
6
Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 18.
7
Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 16.
8
Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page13.
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Mini-Card Board
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 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Removing the Mini-Card Board
Prerequisites
1
Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 15.
2
Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 17.
3
Remove the mini-card(s). See "Removing the Mini-Card(s)" on page 45.
4
Remove the center-control cover.
See "Removing the Center-Control Cover" on page 33.
5
Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 37.
6
Remove the palm-rest assembly.
See "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 41.
Mini-Card Board 77
Procedure
1
2
1
Remove the screws that secure the mini-card board to the computer base.
2
Lift the mini-card board to disconnect the connector on the
mini-card board from the connector on the system board.
1 screws (3) 2 Mini-Card board
Replacing the Mini-Card Board
Procedure
1
Align the connector on the mini-card board with the connector on the
system board and press gently.
2
Replace the three screws that secure the mini-card board to the computer
base.
Mini-Card Board 78
Postrequisites
3
Replace the palm-rest assembly.
See "Lift the palm-rest assembly off the computer base." on page 43.
4
Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 39.
5
Replace the center-control cover.
See "Replacing the Center-Control Cover" on page 35.
6
Replace the mini-card(s). See "Replacing the Mini-Card(s)" on page 47.
7
Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 18.
8
Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 16.
9
Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13.
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80 Mini-Card Board
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System Board
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 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
The system board’s BIOS chip contains the Service Tag, which is also visible
on a barcode label at the bottom of the computer.
Removing the System Board
Prerequisites
1
Remove any installed card or blank from the 9-in-1 Media Card reader.
2
Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 15.
3
Remove the battery pack. See "Removing the Battery" on page 17.
4
Remove the mini-card(s). See "Removing the Mini-Card(s)" on page 45.
5
Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 3 in "Removing the Optical
Drive" on page 19.
6
Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 3 in Removing the Hard Drive.
7
Remove the memory module(s).
See "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 29.
8
Remove the center-control cover.
See "Removing the Center-Control Cover" on page 33.
9
Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 37.
10
Remove the palm-rest assembly.
See "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 41.
11
Remove the Mini-Card board.
See "Removing the Mini-Card Board" on page 77.
System Board 81
Procedure
1
Using the pull-tab, disconnect the display cable and the hard-drive cable
from the connectors on the system board.
2
Disconnect the logo-board cable, Bluetooth-card cable, coin-cell
battery cable, and subwoofer cable from the connectors on the
system board.
3
Remove the screws that secure the system board to the computer base.
System Board 82
4
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Lift and ease the connectors on the system board out of the slots on
the computer base.
Remove the thermal fan. See "Removing the Thermal Fan" on page 87.
7
Remove the thermal cooling assembly.
See "Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly" on page 89.
8
Remove the processor module.
See "Removing the Processor Module" on page 93.
System Board 83
Replacing the System Board
Procedure
1
Replace the processor module.
See "Replacing the Processor Module" on page 95.
2
Replace the thermal cooling assembly.
See "Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly" on page 90.
3
Replace the thermal fan. See "Replacing the Thermal Fan" on page 88.
4
Turn the system board over.
5
Align the connectors on the system board with the slots on the computer
base and place it on the computer base.
NOTE: Ensure that no cables lie between the system board and the computer base.
6
Replace the screws that secure the system board to the computer base.
7
Connect the display cable, logo-board cable, Bluetooth-card cable,
hard-drive cable, coin-cell battery cable, and subwoofer cable to the
connectors on the system-board.
Postrequisites
8
Replace the mini-card board.
See "Replacing the Mini-Card Board" on page 78.
9
Replace the palm-rest assembly.
See "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 44.
10
Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 39.
11
Replace the center-control cover.
See "Replacing the Center-Control Cover" on page 35.
12
Replace the memory module(s).
See "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 31.
13
Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 5 in Replacing the Hard Drive.
14
Follow the instructions from step 6 to step 8 in "Replacing the Optical
Drive" on page 22.
15
Replace the mini-card(s). See "Replacing the Mini-Card(s)" on page 47.
16
Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 18.
System Board 84
17
Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 16)
18
Replace any cards or blank that you removed from the 9-in-1 Media Card
reader.
19
Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page13.
Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS
1
Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is
installed properly.
2
Turn on the computer.
3
Press <F2> during POST to enter the system setup program.
4
Navigate to the
Set Service Tag
Security
field.
tab and enter the service tag in the
System Board 85
86 System Board
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Thermal Fan
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 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Removing the Thermal Fan
Prerequisites
1
Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 4 in "Removing the System
Board" on page 81.
Procedure
1
Disconnect the thermal-fan cable from the connector on the system board.
2
Remove the screws that secure the thermal fan to the system board.
Thermal Fan 87
3
1
2
3
4
Lift the thermal fan and gently peel the tape that secures the thermal fan
to the thermal cooling assembly.
1 screws (3) 2 thermal fan cable connector
3 thermal fan 4 tape
Replacing the Thermal Fan
Procedure
1
Align the screw holes on the thermal fan with the screw holes on
the system board.
2
Adhere the tape to secure the thermal fan to the thermal cooling assembly.
3
Replace the screws that secure the thermal fan to the system board.
4
Connect the thermal-fan cable to the connector on the system board.
Postrequisites
1
Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 18 in "Replacing the System
Board" on page 84.
2 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page13.
Thermal Fan 88
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Thermal Cooling 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 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
WARNING: If you remove the thermal cooling assembly from the computer when
the thermal cooling assembly is hot,
cooling assembly.
Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly
Prerequisites
1
Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 6 in "Removing the System
Board" on page 81.
Procedure
1
In sequential order (indicated on the thermal cooling assembly), loosen
the captive screws that secure the thermal cooling assembly to the
system board.
do not touch
the metal housing of the thermal
Thermal Cooling Assembly 89
2
2
1
Carefully lift thermal cooling assembly away from the system board.
1 thermal cooling assembly 2 captive screws (7)
NOTE: The appearance of the thermal cooling assembly may differ based on
your computer model.
Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly
NOTE: The original thermal grease can be reused if the original processor and
thermal cooling assembly are reinstalled together. If either the processor or the
thermal cooling assembly is replaced, use the thermal pad provided in the kit to
ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved.
Procedure
1
Clean the thermal grease from the bottom of the thermal cooling
assembly and reapply it.
2
Align the captive screws on the thermal cooling assembly with the screw
holes on the system board and tighten the screws in sequential order
(indicated on the thermal cooling assembly).
Thermal Cooling Assembly 90
Postrequisites
1
Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 18 in "Replacing the System
Board" on page 84.
2
Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page13.
Thermal Cooling Assembly 91
Thermal Cooling Assembly 92
23
Processor Module
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 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Removing the Processor Module
Prerequisites
1
Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 7 in "Removing the System
Board" on page 81.
Procedure
CAUTION: To prevent intermittent contact between the ZIF-socket and the
processor when removing or replacing the processor, press to apply slight
pressure to the centre of the processor while turning the cam screw.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor, hold the screwdriver so that it is
perpendicular to the processor when turning the cam screw.
1
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.
Processor Module 93
1
2
3
4
1 ZIF socket 2 processor module
3 pin-1 corner 4 ZIF-socket cam screw
CAUTION: To ensure maximum cooling for the processor module, do not touch the
heat transfer areas on the processor thermal-cooling assembly. The oils in your
skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal pads.
CAUTION: When removing the processor module, pull the module straight up. Be
careful not to bend the pins on the processor module.
2
Lift the processor module off the ZIF socket.
Processor Module 94
Replacing the Processor Module
NOTE: If a new processor module is installed, you will receive a new thermal
cooling assembly, which will include an affixed thermal pad, or you will receive a
new thermal pad along with documentation to illustrate proper installation.
Procedure
1
Align the pin-1 corner of the processor module with the pin-1 corner of
the ZIF socket.
NOTE: The pin-1 corner of the processor module has a triangle that aligns with the
triangle on the pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket.
2
Place the processor module lightly in the ZIF socket and ensure that the
processor module is positioned correctly.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor module, hold the screwdriver
perpendicular to the processor module when turning the cam screw.
3
Tighten the ZIF socket by turning the cam screw clockwise to secure the
processor module to the system board.
Postrequisites
1
Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 18 in "Replacing the System
Board" on page 84.
2
Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page13.
Processor Module 95
96 Processor Module
System Setup
Overview
24
Use the system setup to:
• Get information about the hardware installed in your computer, such as
the amount of RAM, the size of the hard drive, and so on
• Change the system configuration information
• Set or change a user-selectable option, such as the user password, type of
hard drive installed, enabling or disabling base devices, and so on
CAUTION: Unless you are an expert computer user, do not change the settings for this
program. Certain changes can make your computer work incorrectly.
NOTE: Before you change system setup, it is recommended that you write down
the system setup screen information for future reference.
Entering System Setup
1
Turn on (or restart) your computer.
2
During POST, when the DELL logo is displayed, watch for the F2 prompt
to appear and then press <F2> immediately.
NOTE: The F2 prompt indicates that the keyboard has initialized. This prompt
can appear very quickly, so you must watch for it, and then press <F2>. If you
press <F2> before the F2 prompt, this keystroke is lost. If you wait too long and
the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the
Microsoft Windows desktop. Then, turn off your computer and try again. See
"Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices" on page 11.
System Setup Screens
The system setup screen displays current or changeable configuration
information for your computer. Information on the screen is divided into
three areas: the setup item, active help screen, and key functions.
System Setup 97
Setup Item — This field appears on Help Screen — This field appears on the
the left side of the system setup right side of the system setup window and
window. The field is a scrollable list contains information about each option
containing features that define the listed in the Setup Item. In this field you
configuration of your computer, can view information about your computer
including installed hardware, power and make changes to your current settings.
conservation, and security features.
Scroll up and down the list with the highlight an option. Press <Enter> to
up- and down-arrow keys. As an option make that selection active and return to
is highlighted, the Help Screen the Setup Item.
displays more information about that
option and available settings.
Key Functions — This field appears below the Help Screen and lists keys and their
functions within the active system setup field.
Press the up- and down-arrow keys to
NOTE: Not all settings listed in the Setup
Item are changeable.
System Setup Options
NOTE: Depending on your computer and installed devices, the items listed in this
section may not appear, or may not appear exactly as listed.
Main
System Time (hh:mm:ss) Displays the system time.
System Date (mm/dd/yy) Displays the system date.
BIOS Version Displays the BIOS version.
Product Name Displays the product name.
Service Tag Displays the service tag of your computer.
Asset Tag Displays the asset tag of the computer.
CPU Type Displays the type of processor installed.
CPU Speed Displays the speed of the processor.
CPU ID Displays the processor identification
code.
CPU Cache
L1 Cache Displays the processor L1 cache size.
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L2 Cache Displays the processor L2 cache size.
L3 Cache Displays the processor L3 cache size.
Integrated Graphics
Discrete Graphics 1
Fixed HDD
SATA ODD Displays the device name and size.
mSATA Device Displays the device name and size.
AC Adapter Type
Total Memory
Memory Bank 0 Displays the memory size installed in
Memory Bank 1 Displays the memory size installed in
Advanced
Intel(R)SpeedStep Allows you to enable or disable the Intel
Virtualization Allows you to enable or disable the Intel
Integrated NIC Allows you to enable or disable the on-
Displays the integrated graphics.
Displays the discrete graphics.
Displays the device name and size.
Displays the device name and type.
Displays the total memory available in
your computer.
DIMM 0.
DIMM 1.
SpeedStep technology. Disabling this
feature may improve performance, but
will greatly reduce battery life.
Virtualization technology.
board LAN controller.
• Disabled: Internal LAN is disabled and
is not visible to the operating system.
• Enabled: Internal LAN is enabled.
System Setup 99
USB EmulationAllows you to enable or disable the USB
emulation feature. This feature defines
how the BIOS, in the absence of a USBaware operating system, handles USB
devices. USB emulation is always enabled
during POST.
NOTE: You cannot boot any type of USB
device (floppy, hard drive, or memory key)
when this option is off.
USB PowershareAllows you to charge USB devices when
the computer is turned off or in standby
mode.
•AC Only: Charge USB devices when
connected to AC adapter only.
• AC and Battery: Charge USB devices
when connected to AC adapter and
when the computer is running on
battery.
•Disabled: Disables USB Powershare.
USB Wake SupportAllows you to enable USB devices to wake
the computer from standby or to disable
the USB wake support feature.
NOTE: If USB Powershare is enabled, a
device connected to the USB Powershare
connector may not wake the computer.
SATA OperationAllows you to configure the operating
mode of the integrated SATA hard drive
controller.
• ATA: SATA is configured for ATA mode.
• AHCI: SATA is configured for AHCI
mode.
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Adapter WarningsAllows you to choose if the computer
should display warning messages when
you use certain power adapters. The
computer displays these messages if you
attempt to use a power adapter that has
too little capacity for your configuration.
• Disabled: BIOS will not detect
• Enabled: BIOS will detect unsupported
Function Key BehaviorIf enabled, you can use the multimedia
keys directly without using the function
key combination.
Battery HealthDisplays the battery health of your
computer.
Miscellanoues Devices
External USB Ports Allows you to enable or disable external
USB ports.
USB debugThis feature supports only USB 3.0
devices.
Performance Option
CPU Turbo Mode Allows you to enable or disable the Intel
CPU turbo mode performance option.
Overclocking FeaturesAllows you to enable or disable the global
overclocking feature.
• Disabled: The overclocking feature is
• Enabled: Displays additional
Wireless
BluetoothAllows you to enable or disable the
internal Bluetooth device.
unsupported AC adapters and will not
display any message on the screen.
AC adapters and display an error on the
screen.
disabled.
overclocking options.
System Setup
101
Wireless Network Allows you to enable or disable the
internal wireless device.
DMC Allows you to enable or disable the
internal DMC device
Security
Admin Password Displays the admin account password.
System Password Displays the system password.
Admin Password Allows you to set the admin password.
System Password Allows you to set the system password.
Password Change Displays whether you have access to
change passwords.
Computrace(R) Allows you to enable or disable
Computrace security feature.
Boot
Boot Device Priority: Use F5 or F6 keys to change the boot device priority. You can
choose from:
• Hard Drive
• CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive
• Network
Exit Menu
Exit Saving Changes Allows you to exit System Setup and save
your changes to CMOS.
Save Change Without Exit Allows you remain in System Setup and
save your changes to CMOS.
Exit Discarding Changes Allows you to exit System Setup and load
previous values from CMOS for all Setup
items.
Load Optimal Defaults Allows you to load default values for all
Setup items.
Discard Changes Allows you to load previous values from
CMOS for all Setup items.
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