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Dell Vostro 3450
Owner's Manual
Regulatory Model P19G
Regulatory Type P19G001
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Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your
computer.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if
instructions are not followed.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or
death.
Information in this publication is subject to change without notice.
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Contents
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings..................................................................2
1 Working on Your Computer......................................................................7
Before Working Inside Your Computer.............................................................................7
Recommended Tools.........................................................................................................9
Turning Off Your Computer................................................................................................9
After Working Inside Your Computer................................................................................9
2 Battery........................................................................................................11
Removing The Battery.....................................................................................................11
Installing The Battery......................................................................................................12
3 Memory Card............................................................................................13
Removing The Memory Card...........................................................................................13
Installing The Memory Card............................................................................................14
4 ExpressCard..............................................................................................15
Removing The ExpressCard............................................................................................15
Installing The ExpressCard..............................................................................................16
5 Memory Door............................................................................................17
Removing The Memory Door...........................................................................................17
Installing The Memory Door............................................................................................18
6 Memory......................................................................................................19
Removing The Memory Module......................................................................................19
Installing The Memory Module.......................................................................................20
7 Optical Drive..............................................................................................21
Removing The Optical Drive............................................................................................21
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Installing The Optical Drive.............................................................................................23
8 Keyboard....................................................................................................25
Removing The Keyboard.................................................................................................25
Installing The Keyboard..................................................................................................28
9 Palm Rest...................................................................................................29
Removing The Palm Rest.................................................................................................29
Installing The Palm Rest..................................................................................................35
10 Hinge Cover.............................................................................................37
Removing The Hinge Cover.............................................................................................37
Installing The Hinge Cover..............................................................................................38
11 Display Assembly...................................................................................41
Removing The Display Assembly....................................................................................41
Installing The Display Assembly.....................................................................................44
12 Display Bezel...........................................................................................47
Removing The Display Bezel...........................................................................................47
Installing The Display Bezel............................................................................................48
13 Camera.....................................................................................................51
Removing The Camera....................................................................................................51
Installing The Camera.....................................................................................................52
14 Display Panel..........................................................................................55
Removing The Display Panel...........................................................................................55
Installing The Display Panel............................................................................................58
15 Display Cable..........................................................................................61
Removing The Display Cable...........................................................................................61
Installing The Display Cable............................................................................................62
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16 Display Brackets and Hinges...............................................................65
Removing The Display Brackets And Hinges..................................................................65
Installing The Display Brackets And Hinges...................................................................67
17 VGA Board...............................................................................................69
Removing the VGA Board................................................................................................69
Installing The VGA Board................................................................................................70
18 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card.....................................73
Removing The Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card...........................................73
Installing The Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card............................................74
19 System Fan..............................................................................................75
Removing The System Fan..............................................................................................75
Installing The System Fan...............................................................................................76
20 System Board..........................................................................................79
Removing The System Board..........................................................................................79
Installing The System Board...........................................................................................81
21 DC-in Jack...............................................................................................83
Removing The DC-in Port................................................................................................83
Installing The DC-in Port.................................................................................................85
22 Input/Output Board................................................................................87
Removing The Input/Output Panel..................................................................................87
Installing The Input/Output Panel....................................................................................88
23 Speaker....................................................................................................91
Removing The Speakers..................................................................................................91
Installing The Speakers...................................................................................................93
24 Hard Drive................................................................................................95
Removing The Hard Drive................................................................................................95
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Installing The Hard Drive.................................................................................................98
25 Heat Sink................................................................................................101
Removing The Heat Sink...............................................................................................101
Installing The Heat Sink................................................................................................102
26 Processor..............................................................................................105
Removing The Processor..............................................................................................105
Installing The Processor...............................................................................................106
27 Coin-Cell Battery..................................................................................109
Removing The Coin-Cell Battery...................................................................................109
Installing The Coin-Cell Battery.....................................................................................110
28 System Setup........................................................................................113
System Setup Overview................................................................................................113
System Setup Enter.......................................................................................................113
System Setup Screens..................................................................................................113
System Setup Options...................................................................................................115
29 Diagnostics............................................................................................119
Device Status Lights......................................................................................................119
Battery Status Lights.....................................................................................................119
Diagnostic Beep Codes.................................................................................................119
30 Specifications.......................................................................................121
31 Contacting Dell.....................................................................................131
Contacting Dell..............................................................................................................131
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Working on Your Computer
Before Working Inside Your Computer
Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage
and to help to ensure your personal safety. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure
included in this document assumes that the following conditions exist:
• You have performed the steps in Working on Your Computer.
• You have read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
• A component can be replaced or--if purchased separately--installed by performing
the removal procedure in reverse order.
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that
shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see
the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You
should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your
product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and
support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered
by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the
product.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist
grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface, such as a
connector on the back of the computer.
CAUTION: Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components
or contacts on a card. Hold a card by its edges or by its metal mounting bracket.
Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by its pins.
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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.
To avoid damaging your computer, perform the following steps before you begin working
inside the computer.
1. Ensure that your work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from
being scratched.
2. Turn off your computer (see
3. If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked) such as the optional
Media Base or Battery Slice, undock it.
CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your
computer and then unplug the cable from the network device.
4. Disconnect all network cables from the computer.
5. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
6. Close the display and turn the computer upside-down on a flat work surface.
NOTE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery
before you service the computer.
7. Remove the main battery.
8. Turn the computer top-side up.
9. Open the display.
10. Press the power button to ground the system board.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the
electrical outlet before opening the display.
CAUTION: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by
touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the
computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to
dissipate static electricity, which could harm internal components.
Turning Off Your Computer
).
11. Remove any installed ExpressCards or Smart Cards from the appropriate slots.
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Recommended Tools
The procedures in this document may require the following tools:
• Small flat-blade screwdriver
• #0 Phillips screwdriver
• #1 Phillips screwdriver
• Small plastic scribe
• Flash BIOS update program CD
Turning Off Your Computer
CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open
programs before you turn off your computer.
1. Shut down the operating system:
• In Windows Vista :
Click Start , then click the arrow in the lower-right corner of the Start menu
as shown below, and then click Shut Down.
• In Windows XP:
Click Start → Turn Off Computer → Turn Off . The computer turns off after the
operating system shutdown process is complete.
2. Ensure that the computer and all attached devices are turned off. If your computer
and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your
operating system, press and hold the power button for about 4 seconds to turn them
off.
After Working Inside Your Computer
After you complete any replacement procedure, ensure you connect any external
devices, cards, and cables before turning on your computer.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this
particular Dell computer. Do not use batteries designed for other Dell computers.
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1. Connect any external devices, such as a port replicator, battery slice, or media
base, and replace any cards, such as an ExpressCard.
2. Connect any telephone or network cables to your computer.
CAUTION: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device
and then plug it into the computer.
3. Replace the battery.
4. Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets.
5. Turn on your computer.
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Battery
Removing The Battery
2
1. Follow the procedures in
2. Slide the left and the right battery release latches to the unlock position.
3. Slide the battery and remove it from the computer.
Before Working On Your Computer
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Installing The Battery
1. Slide the battery into its slot until it clicks into place.
2. Follow the procedures in
After Working Inside Your Computer
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Memory Card
Removing The Memory Card
3
1. Follow the procedures in
2. Press in on the memory card to release it from the computer.
3. Slide the memory card out of the computer.
Before Working On Your Computer
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Installing The Memory Card
1. Push the memory card into the compartment until it is fully engaged with a click
sound.
2. Follow the procedures in
After Working Inside Your Computer
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ExpressCard
Removing The ExpressCard
4
1. Follow the procedures in
2. Press the ExpressCard to release it from the computer.
3. Slide the ExpressCard out of the computer.
Before Working On Your Computer
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Installing The ExpressCard
1. Push the ExpressCard into the compartment slot until it clicks into place.
2. Install the
3. Follow the procedures in
battery
.
After Working Inside Your Computer
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Memory Door
Removing The Memory Door
5
1. Follow the procedures in
2. Loosen the screw that secures the memory door.
3. Pry up the memory door near the screw hole, lift and remove it.
Before Working On Your Computer
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Installing The Memory Door
1. Place the memory door on the back of the computer.
2. Tighten the screw securing the memory door.
3. Install the
4. Follow the procedures in
battery
.
After Working Inside Your Computer
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Memory
Removing The Memory Module
6
1. Follow the procedures in
2. Remove the
3. Remove the
4. Pry the retention clips away from the memory module until it pops up.
5. Remove the memory module from its connector on the system board.
battery
memory door
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Installing The Memory Module
1. Insert the memory module into the memory socket.
2. Press down on the memory module until the retention clip secures the memory in
place.
3. Install the
4. Install the
5. Follow the procedures in
memory door
battery
.
.
After Working Inside Your Computer
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Optical Drive
Removing The Optical Drive
7
1. Follow the procedures in
2. Remove the
3. Remove the
4. Remove the screw that secures the optical drive to the computer.
5. Use a screwdriver to gently pry the optical drive out of the computer.
battery
memory door
Before Working On Your Computer
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6. Remove the screws that secure the optical drive bracket.
7. Remove the optical drive bracket from the optical drive module.
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Installing The Optical Drive
1. Tighten the screws to secure the optical-drive bracket.
2. Slide the optical drive into the compartment on the chassis.
3. Tighten the screw to secure the optical drive to the computer.
4. Install the
5. Install the
6. Follow the procedures in
memory door
battery
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After Working Inside Your Computer
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Keyboard
Removing The Keyboard
8
1. Follow the procedures in
2. Remove the
3. Press the keyboard down. Pry the keyboard with the use of a flat-head screwdriver
towards the display to reveal the first keyboard retainer.
4. Pry up the second keyboard retainer.
battery
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5. Pry up the third keyboard retainer.
6. Pry up the fourth keyboard retainer.
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7. Pull up the keyboard from the palm rest.
8. Release the latch on the system board connector, then disconnect the keyboard
cable.
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Installing The Keyboard
1. Push the keyboard down to engage the keyboard retainers.
2. Install the
3. Follow the procedures in
battery
.
After Working Inside Your Computer
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Palm Rest
Removing The Palm Rest
9
1. Follow the procedures in
2. Remove the
3. Remove the
4. Remove the
5. Remove the
6. Remove the screws in the battery compartment
7. Remove the screws in the optical drive compartment.
battery
keyboard
memory door
optical drive
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8. Remove the rubber from the bottom base on the right side.
9. Remove the rubber from the bottom base on the left side.
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10. Remove all the screws from the bottom base.
11. Flip the computer around and remove the screws that secures the palm rest.
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12. Release the latches on the system board connector, then disconnect the touch pad
cable and the finger printer cable.
13. Release the latch on the system board connector and then disconnect the power
button cable.
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14. Release the latch on the system board connector and then disconnect the hot key
cable.
15. Pry up the right side of the palm rest.
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16. Pry up the left side of the palm rest.
17. Pry up the sides of the palm rest and remove it from the computer.
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Installing The Palm Rest
1. Starting from the right edge of the palm rest, press downwards on the system to
engage the tabs.
2. Work your way around the edges and ensure the tabs are fully engaged.
3. Connect all cables to the system board.
4. Tighten the screws to secure the palm rest in place.
5. Tighten the screws on the bottom of the system to secure the palm rest in place.
6. Install the
7. Install the
8. Install the
9. Install the
10. Follow the procedures in
optical drive
memory door
keyboard
battery
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After Working Inside Your Computer
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Hinge Cover
Removing The Hinge Cover
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1. Follow the procedures in
2. Remove the
3. Remove the
4. Remove the
5. Remove the
6. Remove the
7. Remove the screws that secure the hinge cover.
8. Press down on the hooks highlighted in the image.
battery
keyboard
memory door
optical drive
palm rest
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9. Flip the computer around and remove the hinge cover from the side.
Installing The Hinge Cover
1. Align the hinge cover to the computer.
2. Tighten the screws securing the hinge cover to the computer.
3. Install the
4. Install the
5. Install the
6. Install the
7. Install the
palm rest
optical drive
memory door
keyboard
battery
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8. Follow the procedures in
After Working Inside Your Computer
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Display Assembly
Removing The Display Assembly
11
1. Follow the procedures in
2. Remove the
3. Remove the
4. Remove the
5. Remove the
6. Remove the
7. Remove the screws that secure the display hinge.
8. Loosen the screw that secures the low-voltage differential signaling (LVDS) cable.
battery
keyboard
memory door
optical drive
palm rest
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9. Disconnect the LVDS cable from the system board.
10. Disconnect the wireless local area network (WLAN) antenna cable.
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11. Remove the screws that secure the left hinge.
12. Remove the screws that secure the right hinge.
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13. Lift the display assembly and remove it from the computer.
Installing The Display Assembly
1. Attach the display assembly to the base of the computer.
2. Tighten the screws on the display assembly securing it in place.
3. Connect antennae to installed wireless solutions.
4. Install the LVDS cable and tighten the LVDS cable screw.
5. Install the
6. Install the
7. Install the
palm rest
optical drive
memory door
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8. Install the
9. Install the
10. Follow the procedures in
keyboard
battery
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After Working Inside Your Computer
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Display Bezel
Removing The Display Bezel
12
1. Follow the procedures in
2. Remove the
3. Remove the
4. Remove the
5. Remove the
6. Remove the
7. Remove the
8. Pry up the upper side of the display bezel.
battery
keyboard
memory door
optical drive
palm rest
display assembly
Before Working On Your Computer
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9. Pry up the sides of the display bezel.
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10. Remove the display bezel.
Installing The Display Bezel
1. Place the display bezel on the computer.
2. Starting from the bottom edge, press downward on the display bezel to engage the
tabs.
3. Work your way around the sides and top edge.
4. Install the
5. Install the
6. Install the
display Assembly
palm rest
optical drive
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7. Install the
8. Install the
9. Install the
10. Follow the procedures in
memory door
keyboard
battery
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After Working Inside Your Computer
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Camera
Removing The Camera
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1. Follow the procedures in
2. Remove the
3. Remove the
4. Remove the
5. Remove the
6. Remove the
7. Remove the
8. Remove the
9. Lift the display camera from the display cover.
battery
keyboard
memory door
optical drive
palm rest
display assembly
display bezel
Before Working On Your Computer
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10. Peel off the tape from the display camera.
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11. Disconnect the camera cable and remove the display camera.
Installing The Camera
1. Connect the camera cable and the camera to the display assembly.
2. Affix the tape to secure the camera.
3. Install the
4. Install the
5. Install the
6. Install the
7. Install the
display bezel
display Assembly
palm rest
optical drive
memory door
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8. Install the
9. Install the
10. Follow the procedures in
keyboard
battery
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After Working Inside Your Computer
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Display Panel
Removing The Display Panel
14
1. Follow the procedures in
2. Remove the
3. Remove the
4. Remove the
5. Remove the
6. Remove the
7. Remove the
8. Remove the
9. Remove the
10. Remove the screw that secures the left display bracket assembly.
battery
keyboard
memory door
optical drive
palm rest
display assembly
display bezel
display camera
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11. Remove the screws that secure the left display bracket.
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12. Remove the screw that secures the right display bracket assembly.
13. Remove the screws that secure the right display bracket.
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14. Release the display cable from the trough.
15. Release the wireless local area network (WLAN) antenna from the trough.
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16. Lift and remove the display panel module from the display cover.
Installing The Display Panel
1. Install the wireless local area network (WLAN) antenna cables.
2. Install the screws that secure the right and the left display brackets.
3. Install the
4. Install the
5. Install the
6. Install the
7. Install the
display camera
display bezel
display Assembly
palm rest
optical drive
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8. Install the
9. Install the
10. Install the
11. Follow the procedures in
memory door
keyboard
battery
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After Working Inside Your Computer
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Display Cable
Removing The Display Cable
15
1. Follow the procedures in
2. Remove the
3. Remove the
4. Remove the
5. Remove the
6. Remove the
7. Remove the
8. Remove the
9. Remove the
10. Remove the
11. Peel off the tape affixing the display cable.
battery
keyboard
memory door
optical drive
palm rest
display assembly
display bezel
display camera
display panel
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12. Peel off the tape from the display cable.
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13. Disconnect the display cable from the display panel.
Installing The Display Cable
1. Connect the display cable to the display panel.
2. Attach the tape affixing the display cable.
3. Install the
4. Install the
5. Install the
6. Install the
7. Install the
display panel
display camera
display bezel
display Assembly
palm rest
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8. Install the
9. Install the
10. Install the
11. Install the
12. Follow the procedures in
optical drive
memory door
keyboard
battery
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After Working Inside Your Computer
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Display Brackets and Hinges
Removing The Display Brackets And Hinges
16
1. Follow the procedures in
2. Remove the
3. Remove the
4. Remove the
5. Remove the
6. Remove the
7. Remove the
8. Remove the
9. Remove the
10. Remove the
11. Remove the screws that secure the left display bracket.
battery
keyboard
memory door
optical drive
palm rest
display assembly
display bezel
display camera
display panel
Before Working On Your Computer
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12. Remove the left display bracket.
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13. Remove the screws that secure the right display bracket.
14. Remove the right display bracket.
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Installing The Display Brackets And Hinges
1. Install the screws that secure the right and the left display brackets.
2. Install the
3. Install the
4. Install the
5. Install the
6. Install the
7. Install the
8. Install the
9. Install the
10. Install the
11. Follow the procedures in
display panel
display camera
display bezel
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display Assembly
palm rest
optical drive
memory door
keyboard
battery
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After Working Inside Your Computer
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VGA Board
Removing the VGA Board
17
1. Follow the procedures in
2. Remove the
3. Remove the
4. Remove the
5. Remove the
6. Remove the
7. Remove the
8. Remove the
9. Release the latch on the system board and then disconnect the VGA cable.
battery
keyboard
memory door
optical drive
palm rest
hinge cover
display assembly
Before Working On Your Computer
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10. Remove the screw that secures the VGA board.
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11. Remove the VGA board from the chassis.
Installing The VGA Board
1. Install the VGA Board.
2. Install the screw that secures the VGA board.
3. Connect the VGA cable.
4. Install the
5. Install the
6. Install the
7. Install the
display assembly
hinge cover
palm rest
optical drive
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8. Install the
9. Install the
10. Install the
11. Follow the procedures in
memory door
keyboard
battery
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After Working Inside Your Computer
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Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card
Removing The Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card
18
1. Follow the procedures in
2. Remove the
3. Remove the
4. Remove the
5. Remove the
6. Remove the
7. Remove the screw that secures the WLAN card.
battery
keyboard
memory door
optical drive
palm rest
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8. Pull the WLAN card straight out of its socket and remove it.
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Installing The Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card
1. Slide the WLAN card into its slot.
2. Tighten the screw to secure the WLAN card in place.
3. Connect the antennae according to the color code on the WLAN card.
4. Install the
5. Install the
6. Install the
7. Install the
8. Install the
9. Follow the procedures in
palm rest
optical drive
memory door
keyboard
battery
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After Working Inside Your Computer
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System Fan
Removing The System Fan
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1. Follow the procedures in
2. Remove the
3. Remove the
4. Remove the
5. Remove the
6. Remove the
7. Remove the
8. Remove the
9. Remove the
10. Disconnect the system fan cable from the system board.
battery
keyboard
optical drive
memory door
palm rest
display assembly
hinge cover
VGA board
Before Working On Your Computer
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11. Remove the screw that secures the system fan.
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12. Remove the system fan from the bottom base module.
Installing The System Fan
1. Install the screw that secures the system fan.
2. Connect the system fan cable to the system board.
3. Install the
4. Install the
5. Install the
6. Install the
7. Install the
VGA board
hinge cover
display assembly
palm rest
memory door
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8. Install the
9. Install the
10. Install the
11. Follow the procedures in
optical drive
keyboard
battery
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After Working Inside Your Computer
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System Board
Removing The System Board
20
1. Follow the procedures in
2. Remove the
3. Remove the
4. Remove the
5. Remove the
6. Remove the
7. Remove the
8. Remove the
9. Remove the
10. Remove the
11. Remove the
12. Remove the
13. Disconnect the DC-in cable connector from the system board.
battery
ExpressCard
keyboard
memory door
optical drive
palm rest
hinge cover
display assembly
WLAN card
VGA board
system fan
Before Working On Your Computer
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14. Disconnect the speaker cable from the system board.
15. Remove the screws that secures the system board.
16. Disconnect the system board from the Input/Output panel.
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17. Lift and remove system board from the chassis.
Installing The System Board
1. Connect the system board to the Input/Output panel.
2. Tighten the screws that secures the system board.
3. Install the
4. Install the
5. Install the
6. Install the
7. Install the
system fan
VGA board
WLAN mini-card
display assembly
hinge cover
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8. Install the
9. Install the
10. Install the
11. Install the
12. Install the
13. Install the
14. Follow the procedures in
palm rest
optical drive
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memory door
keyboard
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express dummy card
battery
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After Working Inside Your Computer
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DC-in Jack
Removing The DC-in Port
21
1. Follow the procedures in
2. Remove the
3. Remove the
4. Remove the
5. Remove the
6. Remove the
7. Remove the
8. Remove the
9. Remove the
10. Remove the
11. Remove the
12. Remove the
13. Remove the
14. Release the DC-in cable from the trough.
battery
express dummy card
keyboard
memory door
optical drive
palm rest
hinge cover
display assembly
WLAN mini-card
VGA board
system fan
system board
Before Working On Your Computer
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15. Remove the screw securing the DC-in Port.
16. Remove the DC-in Port from the bottom base.
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Installing The DC-in Port
1. Install DC-in port, screws, and route the cables.
2. Install the
3. Install the
4. Install the
5. Install the
6. Install the
7. Install the
8. Install the
9. Install the
10. Install the
11. Install the
12. Install the
13. Install the
14. Follow the procedures in
system board
system fan
VGA board
WLAN card
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display assembly
hinge cover
palm rest
optical drive
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memory door
keyboard
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express dummy card
battery
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After Working Inside Your Computer
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Input/Output Board
Removing The Input/Output Panel
22
1. Follow the procedures in
2. Remove the
3. Remove the
4. Remove the
5. Remove the
6. Remove the
7. Remove the
8. Remove the
9. Remove the
10. Remove the
11. Remove the
12. Remove the
13. Remove the
14. Remove the screws that secures the I/O panel.
battery
express dummy card
keyboard
memory door
optical drive
palm rest
hinge cover
display assembly
WLAN mini-card
VGA board
system fan
system board
Before Working On Your Computer
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15. Remove the I/O panel from the bottom base.
Installing The Input/Output Panel
1. Install The Input/Output Panel.
2. Install the screws that secures the I/O panel.
3. Install the
4. Install the
5. Install the
6. Install the
7. Install the
system board
system fan
VGA board
WLAN mini-card
display assembly
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8. Install the
9. Install the
10. Install the
11. Install the
12. Install the
13. Install the
14. Install the
15. Follow the procedures in
hinge cover
palm rest
optical drive
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memory door
keyboard
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express dummy card
battery
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After Working Inside Your Computer
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Speaker
Removing The Speakers
23
1. Follow the procedures in
2. Remove the
3. Remove the
4. Remove the
5. Remove the
6. Remove the
7. Remove the
8. Remove the
9. Remove the
10. Remove the
11. Remove the
12. Remove the
13. Remove the
14. Remove the screws that secure the left speaker.
battery
express dummy card
keyboard
memory door
optical drive
palm rest
hinge cover
display assembly
WLAN mini-card
VGA board
system fan
system board
Before Working On Your Computer
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15. Lift the left speaker from the bottom base.
16. Remove the screws that secure the right speaker.
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17. Lift the right speaker and remove the speaker module.
Installing The Speakers
1. Insert the right and left speakers in their compartment.
2. Replace the screws securing the right and left speakers.
3. Install the
4. Install the
5. Install the
6. Install the
7. Install the
system board
system fan
VGA board
WLAN mini-card
display assembly
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8. Install the
9. Install the
10. Install the
11. Install the
12. Install the
13. Install the
14. Install the
15. Follow the procedures in
hinge cover
palm rest
optical drive
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memory door
keyboard
.
express dummy card
battery
.
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After Working Inside Your Computer
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Hard Drive
Removing The Hard Drive
24
1. Follow the procedures in
2. Remove the
3. Remove the
4. Remove the
5. Remove the
6. Remove the
7. Remove the
8. Remove the
9. Remove the
10. Remove the
11. Remove the
12. Remove the
13. Remove the
14. Remove the screws that secures the hard drive bracket.
battery
express dummy card
keyboard
memory door
optical drive
palm rest
hinge cover
display assembly
WLAN mini-card
VGA board
system fan
system board
Before Working On Your Computer
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15. Slide the hard-drive module to release it from the system board
16. Remove the hard drive module from the system board.
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17. Remove the screws that secures the hard-drive bracket on one side.
18. Remove the screws that secures the hard-drive bracket on the other side.
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19. Slide the hard drive from the hard-drive bracket.
Installing The Hard Drive
1. Tighten the screws to secure the hard-drive bracket.
2. Slide the hard-drive module into the system board compartment.
3. Tighten the screws to secure the hard drive.
4. Install the
5. Install the
6. Install the
7. Install the
8. Install the
9. Install the
10. Install the
system board
system fan
VGA board
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WLAN mini-card
display assembly
hinge cover
palm rest
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11. Install the
12. Install the
13. Install the
14. Install the
15. Install the
16. Follow the procedures in
optical drive
.
memory door
keyboard
.
express dummy card
battery
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After Working Inside Your Computer
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