Dell PGJT2 User Guide
Dell Vostro 3591 (With optical drive)
Service Manual
Regulatory Model: P75F
Regulatory Type: PP75F013
Notes, cautions, and warnings
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the
problem.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
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subsidiaries. Other trademarks may be trademarks of their respective owners.
2020 - 02
Rev. A00
Contents
1 Working on your computer............................................................................................................ 6
Safety instructions.................................................................................................................................................................6
Before working inside your computer........................................................................................................................... 6
Electrostatic discharge—ESD protection.................................................................................................................... 7
ESD field service kit ........................................................................................................................................................ 7
Transporting sensitive components.............................................................................................................................. 8
After working inside your computer.............................................................................................................................. 8
2 Removing and installing components............................................................................................. 9
Recommended tools..............................................................................................................................................................9
Screw list................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Micro Secure Digital Card................................................................................................................................................... 10
Removing the Micro Secure Digital card.....................................................................................................................10
Installing the Micro Secure Digital card........................................................................................................................11
Optical drive assembly.........................................................................................................................................................12
Removing the optical drive assembly...........................................................................................................................12
Installing the optical drive assembly.............................................................................................................................13
Base cover.............................................................................................................................................................................14
Removing the base cover..............................................................................................................................................14
Installing the base cover................................................................................................................................................16
Battery................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Lithium-ion battery precautions....................................................................................................................................17
Removing the battery.................................................................................................................................................... 18
Installing the battery...................................................................................................................................................... 18
Memory modules..................................................................................................................................................................19
Removing the memory module.....................................................................................................................................19
Installing the memory module...................................................................................................................................... 20
WLAN card............................................................................................................................................................................21
Removing the WLAN card............................................................................................................................................ 21
Installing the WLAN card.............................................................................................................................................. 22
Solid-state drive/Intel Optane (Optional)........................................................................................................................ 23
Removing the M.2 2230 Solid-state drive................................................................................................................. 23
Installing the M.2 2230 Solid-state drive....................................................................................................................24
Removing the M.2 2280 Solid-state drive or Intel Optane memory - Optional.....................................................26
Installing the M.2 2280 Solid-state drive or Intel Optane memory - Optional.......................................................26
Coin-cell battery.................................................................................................................................................................. 27
Removing the coin-cell..................................................................................................................................................27
Installing the coin-cell battery...................................................................................................................................... 28
Hard drive.............................................................................................................................................................................29
Removing the hard drive assembly............................................................................................................................. 29
Installing the hard drive assembly.................................................................................................................................31
System fan........................................................................................................................................................................... 33
Removing the system fan.............................................................................................................................................33
Installing the system fan............................................................................................................................................... 34
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Heat sink...............................................................................................................................................................................36
Removing the heatsink................................................................................................................................................. 36
Installing the heatsink.................................................................................................................................................... 37
Removing the heatsink..................................................................................................................................................37
Installing the heatsink....................................................................................................................................................38
Speakers............................................................................................................................................................................... 39
Removing the speakers................................................................................................................................................ 39
Installing the speakers...................................................................................................................................................40
IO board.................................................................................................................................................................................41
Removing the IO board..................................................................................................................................................41
Installing the IO board................................................................................................................................................... 43
Touchpad..............................................................................................................................................................................44
Removing the touch pad assembly............................................................................................................................. 44
Installing the touch pad assembly................................................................................................................................46
Display assembly..................................................................................................................................................................48
Removing the display assembly................................................................................................................................... 48
Installing the display assembly...................................................................................................................................... 51
Display bezel.........................................................................................................................................................................53
Removing the display bezel..........................................................................................................................................53
Installing the display bezel ........................................................................................................................................... 53
Power-button board........................................................................................................................................................... 54
Removing the power button board............................................................................................................................. 54
Installing the power button board............................................................................................................................... 55
System board.......................................................................................................................................................................56
Removing the system board........................................................................................................................................ 56
Installing the system board...........................................................................................................................................58
Power-adapter port............................................................................................................................................................ 60
Removing the power adapter port..............................................................................................................................60
Installing the power adapter port................................................................................................................................. 61
Camera..................................................................................................................................................................................62
Removing the camera................................................................................................................................................... 62
Installing the camera..................................................................................................................................................... 63
Display panel.........................................................................................................................................................................64
Removing the display panel..........................................................................................................................................64
Installation display panel................................................................................................................................................66
Display hinges.......................................................................................................................................................................68
Removing the display hinges........................................................................................................................................68
Installing the display hinges.......................................................................................................................................... 69
Display cable.........................................................................................................................................................................70
Removing the display cable.......................................................................................................................................... 70
Installing the display cable............................................................................................................................................. 71
Display back-cover and antenna assembly.......................................................................................................................72
Removing the display back-cover................................................................................................................................72
Installing the display back-cover.................................................................................................................................. 74
Palm-rest and keyboard assembly.....................................................................................................................................75
Removing the palmrest and keyboard assembly....................................................................................................... 75
3 System setup............................................................................................................................. 77
Boot menu............................................................................................................................................................................ 77
Navigation keys.................................................................................................................................................................... 77
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Contents
System setup options..........................................................................................................................................................78
General options.............................................................................................................................................................. 78
System information....................................................................................................................................................... 78
Video................................................................................................................................................................................79
Security........................................................................................................................................................................... 79
Secure boot....................................................................................................................................................................80
Intel Software Guard Extensions..................................................................................................................................81
Performance................................................................................................................................................................... 81
Power management...................................................................................................................................................... 82
POST behavior...............................................................................................................................................................83
Virtualization support.................................................................................................................................................... 84
Wireless...........................................................................................................................................................................84
Maintenance screen......................................................................................................................................................84
System logs.................................................................................................................................................................... 85
SupportAssist System Resolution............................................................................................................................... 85
System and setup password..............................................................................................................................................85
Assigning a system setup password........................................................................................................................... 85
Deleting or changing an existing system setup password........................................................................................86
4 Troubleshooting......................................................................................................................... 87
Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) diagnostics......................................................................................87
Running the ePSA diagnostics..................................................................................................................................... 87
System diagnostic lights..................................................................................................................................................... 87
Flashing BIOS (USB key)....................................................................................................................................................88
Flashing the BIOS................................................................................................................................................................ 88
Backup media and recovery options.................................................................................................................................89
WiFi power cycle................................................................................................................................................................. 89
Flea power release...............................................................................................................................................................89
5 Getting help.............................................................................................................................. 90
Contacting Dell.................................................................................................................................................................... 90
Contents
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Working on your computer
Safety instructions
Prerequisites
Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and to ensure your personal safety. Unless otherwise
noted, each procedure included in this document assumes that the following conditions exist:
• You have read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
• A component can be replaced or, if purchased separately, installed by performing the removal procedure in reverse order.
About this task
NOTE: Disconnect all power sources before opening the computer cover or panels. After you finish working inside the
computer, replace all covers, panels, and screws before connecting to the power source.
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For
additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and
simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and
support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow
the safety instructions that came with the product.
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CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching
an unpainted metal surface at the same time as touching a connector on the back of the computer.
CAUTION: Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components or contacts on a card. Hold a card by
its edges or by its metal mounting bracket. Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by its pins.
CAUTION: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, not on the cable itself. Some cables
have connectors with locking tabs; if you are disconnecting this type of cable, press in on the locking tabs before you
disconnect the cable. As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Also,
before you connect a cable, ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.
NOTE: The color of your computer and certain components may appear differently than shown in this document.
Before working inside your computer
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To avoid damaging your computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer.
Steps
1. Ensure that you follow the Safety Instruction.
2. Ensure that your work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched.
3. Turn off your computer.
4. Disconnect all network cables from the computer.
CAUTION:
the network device.
5. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from
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6. Press and hold the power button while the computer is unplugged to ground the system board.
NOTE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching
an unpainted metal surface at the same time as touching a connector on the back of the computer.
Electrostatic discharge—ESD protection
ESD is a major concern when you handle electronic components, especially sensitive components such as expansion cards, processors,
memory DIMMs, and system boards. Very slight charges can damage circuits in ways that may not be obvious, such as intermittent
problems or a shortened product life span. As the industry pushes for lower power requirements and increased density, ESD protection is
an increasing concern.
Due to the increased density of semiconductors used in recent Dell products, the sensitivity to static damage is now higher than in
previous Dell products. For this reason, some previously approved methods of handling parts are no longer applicable.
Two recognized types of ESD damage are catastrophic and intermittent failures.
• Catastrophic – Catastrophic failures represent approximately 20 percent of ESD-related failures. The damage causes an immediate
and complete loss of device functionality. An example of catastrophic failure is a memory DIMM that has received a static shock and
immediately generates a "No POST/No Video" symptom with a beep code emitted for missing or nonfunctional memory.
• Intermittent – Intermittent failures represent approximately 80 percent of ESD-related failures. The high rate of intermittent failures
means that most of the time when damage occurs, it is not immediately recognizable. The DIMM receives a static shock, but the
tracing is merely weakened and does not immediately produce outward symptoms related to the damage. The weakened trace may
take weeks or months to melt, and in the meantime may cause degradation of memory integrity, intermittent memory errors, etc.
The more difficult type of damage to recognize and troubleshoot is the intermittent (also called latent or "walking wounded") failure.
Perform the following steps to prevent ESD damage:
• Use a wired ESD wrist strap that is properly grounded. The use of wireless anti-static straps is no longer allowed; they do not provide
adequate protection. Touching the chassis before handling parts does not ensure adequate ESD protection on parts with increased
sensitivity to ESD damage.
• Handle all static-sensitive components in a static-safe area. If possible, use anti-static floor pads and workbench pads.
• When unpacking a static-sensitive component from its shipping carton, do not remove the component from the anti-static packing
material until you are ready to install the component. Before unwrapping the anti-static packaging, ensure that you discharge static
electricity from your body.
• Before transporting a static-sensitive component, place it in an anti-static container or packaging.
ESD field service kit
The unmonitored Field Service kit is the most commonly used service kit. Each Field Service kit includes three main components: antistatic mat, wrist strap, and bonding wire.
Components of an ESD field service kit
The components of an ESD field service kit are:
• Anti-Static Mat – The anti-static mat is dissipative and parts can be placed on it during service procedures. When using an antistatic mat, your wrist strap should be snug and the bonding wire should be connected to the mat and to any bare metal on the system
being worked on. Once deployed properly, service parts can be removed from the ESD bag and placed directly on the mat. ESDsensitive items are safe in your hand, on the ESD mat, in the system, or inside a bag.
• Wrist Strap and Bonding Wire – The wrist strap and bonding wire can be either directly connected between your wrist and bare
metal on the hardware if the ESD mat is not required, or connected to the anti-static mat to protect hardware that is temporarily
placed on the mat. The physical connection of the wrist strap and bonding wire between your skin, the ESD mat, and the hardware is
known as bonding. Use only Field Service kits with a wrist strap, mat, and bonding wire. Never use wireless wrist straps. Always be
aware that the internal wires of a wrist strap are prone to damage from normal wear and tear, and must be checked regularly with a
wrist strap tester in order to avoid accidental ESD hardware damage. It is recommended to test the wrist strap and bonding wire at
least once per week.
• ESD Wrist Strap Tester – The wires inside of an ESD strap are prone to damage over time. When using an unmonitored kit, it is a
best practice to regularly test the strap prior to each service call, and at a minimum, test once per week. A wrist strap tester is the
best method for doing this test. If you do not have your own wrist strap tester, check with your regional office to find out if they have
one. To perform the test, plug the wrist-strap's bonding-wire into the tester while it is strapped to your wrist and push the button to
test. A green LED is lit if the test is successful; a red LED is lit and an alarm sounds if the test fails.
• Insulator Elements – It is critical to keep ESD sensitive devices, such as plastic heat sink casings, away from internal parts that are
insulators and often highly charged.
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• Working Environment – Before deploying the ESD Field Service kit, assess the situation at the customer location. For example,
deploying the kit for a server environment is different than for a desktop or portable environment. Servers are typically installed in a
rack within a data center; desktops or portables are typically placed on office desks or cubicles. Always look for a large open flat work
area that is free of clutter and large enough to deploy the ESD kit with additional space to accommodate the type of system that is
being repaired. The workspace should also be free of insulators that can cause an ESD event. On the work area, insulators such as
Styrofoam and other plastics should always be moved at least 12 inches or 30 centimeters away from sensitive parts before physically
handling any hardware components
• ESD Packaging – All ESD-sensitive devices must be shipped and received in static-safe packaging. Metal, static-shielded bags are
preferred. However, you should always return the damaged part using the same ESD bag and packaging that the new part arrived in.
The ESD bag should be folded over and taped shut and all the same foam packing material should be used in the original box that the
new part arrived in. ESD-sensitive devices should be removed from packaging only at an ESD-protected work surface, and parts
should never be placed on top of the ESD bag because only the inside of the bag is shielded. Always place parts in your hand, on the
ESD mat, in the system, or inside an anti-static bag.
• Transporting Sensitive Components – When transporting ESD sensitive components such as replacement parts or parts to be
returned to Dell, it is critical to place these parts in anti-static bags for safe transport.
ESD protection summary
It is recommended that all field service technicians use the traditional wired ESD grounding wrist strap and protective anti-static mat at all
times when servicing Dell products. In addition, it is critical that technicians keep sensitive parts separate from all insulator parts while
performing service and that they use anti-static bags for transporting sensitive components.
Transporting sensitive components
When transporting ESD sensitive components such as replacement parts or parts to be returned to Dell, it is critical to place these parts in
anti-static bags for safe transport.
Lifting equipment
Adhere to the following guidelines when lifting heavy weight equipment:
CAUTION: Do not lift greater than 50 pounds. Always obtain additional resources or use a mechanical lifting device.
1. Get a firm balanced footing. Keep your feet apart for a stable base, and point your toes out.
2. Tighten stomach muscles. Abdominal muscles support your spine when you lift, offsetting the force of the load.
3. Lift with your legs, not your back.
4. Keep the load close. The closer it is to your spine, the less force it exerts on your back.
5. Keep your back upright, whether lifting or setting down the load. Do not add the weight of your body to the load. Avoid twisting your
body and back.
6. Follow the same techniques in reverse to set the load down.
After working inside your computer
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After you complete any replacement procedure, ensure that you connect any external devices, cards, and cables before turning on your
computer.
Steps
1. Connect any telephone or network cables to your computer.
CAUTION:
computer.
2. Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets.
3. Turn on your computer.
4. If required, verify that the computer works correctly by running ePSA diagnostics.
To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the
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Recommended tools
The procedures in this document require the following tools:
• Phillips #0 screwdriver
• Phillips #1 screwdriver
• Plastic scribe
NOTE: The #0 screw driver is for screws 0-1 and the #1 screw driver is for screws 2-4.
Screw list
The table provides the list of screws that are used for securing different components.
Table 1. Screw list
Component Screw type Quantity Screw image
Base cover
M2.5x7
M2x4
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1
2
Battery M2x3 4
Display panel M2x2 4
System Fan M2x5 3
Hard-drive assembly M2x3 4
Hard-drive bracket M3x3 4
Heat sink M2x3 3
Hinges
M2.5x2.5
M2x2
NOTE: Screw color may vary
depending on the
configuration ordered.
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2
I/O board M2x4 1
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Component Screw type Quantity Screw image
Optical-drive assembly M2x4
Optical-drive bracket M2x3 2
Optical-drive connector board M2x2 Big Head 1
Power-adapter port M2x3 1
Power-button board M2x2 Big Head 1
Power button with fingerprint
reader (optional)
Solid-state drive to thermal plate M2x2 Big Head 1
Solid-state drive M2x0.8x2.2 1
System board M2x4 1
Touchpad M2x2 4
Touch pad bracket M2x2 2
Wireless-card bracket M2x3 1
M2x2 Big Head 1
Micro Secure Digital Card
Removing the Micro Secure Digital card
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer
Steps
1. Push the micro secure digital card to release it from the computer.
2. Slide the micro secure digital card out of the computer.
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Installing the Micro Secure Digital card
Steps
Slide the micro secure digital into the slot until it clicks into place.
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Next steps
1. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer
Optical drive assembly
Removing the optical drive assembly
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer
2. Remove the micro SD card
Steps
1. Remove the single (M2x4) screw that secures the optical drive to the system [1].
2. Slide the optical drive out of the computer [2].
3. Remove the two (M2x3) screws that secure the optical drive bracket to the optical drive [1].
4. Remove the optical drive bracket from the optical drive [2].
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Installing the optical drive assembly
Steps
1. Align the optical drive bracket to the screw holes on the optical drive [1].
2. Replace the two (M2x3) screws that secure the optical drive bracket to the optical drive [2].
3. Insert the optical drive into the slot until it clicks into place [1].
4. Replace the single (M2x4) screw that secures the optical drive to the system [2].
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Next steps
1. Replace the micro SD card
2. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer
Base cover
Removing the base cover
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer
2. Remove the SD memory card
3. Remove the optical drive assembly
Steps
1. Loosen the three captive screws [1].
2. Remove the single (M2x4) screw, two (M2x2) screws, and six (M2.5x7) screws that secure the base cover to the palmrest and
keyboard assembly [2, 3, 4].
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3. Use a prying tool and remove the base cover from the system [5].
4. Lift the left side of the base cover and remove it off the system [1].
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Installing the base cover
Steps
1. Replace the base cover on the palmrest and keyboard assembly [1].
2. Replace the two (M2x2) screws, and six (M2.5x7) screws that secure the base cover to the palmrest and keyboard assembly [3, 4].
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Next steps
1. Replace the optical drive assembly
2. Replace the SD memory card
3. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer
Battery
Lithium-ion battery precautions
CAUTION:
• Exercise caution when handling Lithium-ion batteries.
• Discharge the battery as much as possible before removing it from the system. This can be done by disconnecting
the AC adapter from the system to allow the battery to drain.
• Do not crush, drop, mutilate, or penetrate the battery with foreign objects.
• Do not expose the battery to high temperatures, or disassemble battery packs and cells.
• Do not apply pressure to the surface of the battery.
• Do not bend the battery.
• Do not use tools of any kind to pry on or against the battery.
• Ensure any screws during the servicing of this product are not lost or misplaced, to prevent accidental puncture or
damage to the battery and other system components.
• If the battery gets stuck inside your computer as a result of swelling, do not try to release it as puncturing, bending,
or crushing a lithium-ion battery can be dangerous. In such an instance, contact Dell technical support for
assistance. See www.dell.com/contactdell.
• Always purchase genuine batteries from www.dell.com or authorized Dell partners and resellers.
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Removing the battery
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer
2. Remove the SD memory card
3. Remove the optical drive assembly
4. Remove the base cover
Steps
1. Disconnect the battery cable from the system board [1].
2. Remove the four (M2x3) screws that secure the battery to the palmrest and keyboard assembly [2].
3. Lift the battery off the palmrest and keyboard assembly [3].
Installing the battery
Steps
1. Align the screw holes on the battery with the screw holes on the palmrest and keyboard assembly [1].
2. Replace the four (M2x3) screws that secure the battery to the palmrest and keyboard assembly [2].
3. Connect the battery cable to the system board [3].
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Next steps
1. Replace the base cover
2. Replace the optical drive assembly
3. Replace the SD memory card
4. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer
Memory modules
Removing the memory module
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer
2. Remove the SD memory card
3. Remove the base cover
4. Disconnect the battery cable from the connector on the system board.
Steps
1. Pry the clips securing the memory module until the memory module pops-up [1].
2. Remove the memory module from the memory module slot [2].
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Installing the memory module
Steps
1. Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on the memory module slot and slide the memory module firmly into the slot at an
angle [1].
2. Press the memory module down until the clips secure it [2].
NOTE: If you do not hear the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it.
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Next steps
1. Connect the battery cable to the connector on the system board.
2. Replace the base cover
3. Replace the optical drive assembly
4. Replace the SD memory card
5. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer
WLAN card
Removing the WLAN card
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer
2. Remove the SD memory card
3. Remove the optical drive assembly
4. Remove the base cover
5. Disconnect the battery cable from the connector on the system board.
Steps
1. Remove the single (M2x3) screw that secures the WLAN card bracket to the system board [1].
2. Slide and remove the WLAN card bracket that secures the WLAN cables [2].
3. Disconnect the WLAN cables from the connectors on the WLAN card [3].
4. Lift the WLAN card away from the connector [4].
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Installing the WLAN card
About this task
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the WLAN card, do not place any cables under it.
Steps
1. Replace the WLAN card into the connector on the system board [1].
2. Connect the WLAN cables to the connectors on the WLAN card [2].
3. Place the WLAN card bracket to secure the WLAN cables to the WLAN card [3].
4. Replace the single (M2x3) screw to secure the WLAN bracket to the WLAN card [4].
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Next steps
1. Connect the battery cable to the connector on the system board.
2. Replace the base cover
3. Replace the optical drive assembly
4. Replace the SD memory card
5. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer
Solid-state drive/Intel Optane (Optional)
Removing the M.2 2230 Solid-state drive
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer
2. Remove the SD memory card
3. Remove the optical drive assembly
4. Remove the base cover
5. Disconnect the battery cable from the connector on the system board.
Steps
1. Loosen the captive screw that secures the thermal plate to the palmrest and keyboard assembly [1].
2. Remove the single (M2x3) screw that secures the thermal plate to the palmrest and keyboard assembly [2].
3. Slide and remove the thermal plate from the solid-state drive [3].
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4. Turn the thermal plate over.
5. Remove the single (M2x2) screw that secures the solid-state drive to the thermal plate [1].
6. Lift the solid-state drive off the thermal plate [2].
Installing the M.2 2230 Solid-state drive
Steps
1. Place the solid-state drive into the thermal plate slot [1].
2. Replace the single (M2x2) screw that secures the solid-state drive to the thermal plate [2].
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3. Align the notch on the solid-state drive with the tab on the solid-state drive slot.
4. Slide and insert the tab of the solid-state drive into the solid-state drive slot [1,2].
5. Tighten the captive screw that secures the thermal plate to the palmrest and keyboard assembly [2].
6. Replace the single (M2x3) screw that secures the thermal plate to the palmrest and keyboard assembly [3].
Next steps
1. Connect the battery cable to the connector on the system board.
2. Replace the base cover
3. Replace the optical drive assembly
4. Replace the SD memory card
5. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer
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Removing the M.2 2280 Solid-state drive or Intel Optane memory - Optional
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer
2. Remove the SD memory card
3. Remove the optical drive assembly
4. Remove the base cover
5. Disconnect the battery cable from the connector on the system board.
Steps
1. Loosen the captive screw that secures the thermal plate to the palmrest and keyboard assembly [1].
2. Remove the single (M2x3) screw that secures the thermal plate to the palmrest and keyboard assembly [2].
3. Slide and remove the thermal plate from the solid-state drive/Intel Optane slot [3].
4. Slide and lift the solid-state drive/Intel Optane off the palmrest and keyboard assembly [4].
Installing the M.2 2280 Solid-state drive or Intel Optane memory - Optional
Steps
1. Slide and insert the tab of the solid-state drive/Intel Optane into the solid-state drive/Intel Optane slot [1, 2].
2. Align the thermal plate on the solid-state drive and tighten the captive screw that secures the thermal plate to the palmrest and
keyboard assembly [3].
3. Replace the single (M2x3) screw that secures the thermal plate to the palmrest and keyboard assembly [4].
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Next steps
1. Connect the battery cable to the connector on the system board.
2. Replace the base cover
3. Replace the optical drive assembly
4. Replace the SD memory card
5. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer
Coin-cell battery
Removing the coin-cell
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer
2. Remove the SD memory card
3. Remove the optical drive assembly
4. Remove the base cover
5. Disconnect the battery cable from the connector on the system board.
Steps
1. Using a plastic scribe, gently pry the coin-cell battery out of the slot on the I/O board [1].
2. Remove the coin-cell battery away from the system [2].
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