Document Outline

• Dell™ XPS™ L701X Service Manual
• Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
• Contents
  • 1
• Before You Begin
  • Recommended Tools
  • Turning Off Your Computer
    • 1 Save and close all open files and exit all open programs.
    • 2 To shut down the operating system, click Start and then click Shut Down.
    • 3 Ensure that the computer is turned off. If your computer did not automatically turn off when you shut down the operating system, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off.
  • Before Working Inside Your Computer
    • 1 Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched.
    • 2 Turn off your computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 9) and all attached devices.
    • 3 Disconnect all telephone or network cables from the computer.
    • 4 Press and eject any installed cards from the Media Card Reader.
    • 5 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
    • 6 Disconnect all attached devices from your computer.
    • 7 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13).
    • 8 Turn the computer top-side up, open the display, and press the power button to ground the system board.
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• Battery
  • Removing the Battery
    • 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
    • 2 Turn the computer over.
    • 3 Slide the battery release latch to the side.
    • 4 Lift the battery up at an angle and remove it from the battery bay.
  • Replacing the Battery
    • 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
    • 2 Align the tabs on the battery with the slots in the battery bay and press the battery down until it clicks into place.
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• Module Cover
  • Removing the Module Cover
    • 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
    • 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13).
    • 3 Loosen the captive screw that secures the module cover to the base cover.
    • 4 Use your fingertips to release the tabs on the module cover from the slots on the base cover and lift it off the base cover.
  • Replacing the Module Cover
    • 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
    • 2 Align the tabs on the module cover with the slots on the base cover and snap the module cover into place.
    • 3 Tighten the captive screw that secures the module cover to the base cover.
    • 4 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 14).
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• Memory Module(s)
  • Removing the Memory Module(s)
    • 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
    • 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13).
    • 3 Remove the module cover (see "Removing the Module Cover" on page 15).
    • 4 Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory-module connector until the memory module pops up.
    • 5 Remove the memory module from the memory-module connector.
  • Replacing the Memory Module(s)
    • 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
    • 2 Align the notch in the memory module with the tab in the memory-module connector.
    • 3 Slide the memory module firmly into the memory-module connector at a 45-degree angle, and press the memory module down until it clicks into place. If you do not hear the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it.
    • 4 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 16).
    • 5 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 14).
    • 6 Connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet.
    • 7 Turn on the computer.
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• Wireless Mini-Card(s)
  • Removing the Mini-Card(s)
    • 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
    • 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13).
    • 3 Remove the module cover (see "Removing the Module Cover" on page 15).
    • 4 Remove the memory module(s) (see "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 17).
    • 5 Follow the instructions in step 5 in "Removing the Hard Drive(s)" on page 27.
    • 6 Remove the optical drive (see "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 33).
    • 7 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 37).
    • 8 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 43).
    • 9 Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini-Card(s).
    • 10 Remove the screw that secures the Mini-Card to the system board.
    • 11 Lift the Mini-Card(s) out of the system-board connector.
  • Replacing the Mini-Card(s)
    • 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
    • 2 Remove the new Mini-Card from its packaging.
    • 3 Insert the Mini-Card connector at a 45-degree angle into the system-board connector.
    • 4 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.
    • 5 Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the Mini-Card(s) you are installing. The following table provides the antenna cable color scheme for the Mini-Cards supported by your computer.
    • 6 Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 45).
    • 7 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 40).
    • 8 Replace the optical drive (see "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 34).
    • 9 Follow the instructions in step 5 in "Replacing the Hard Drive(s)" on page 30.
    • 10 Replace the memory module(s) (see "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 18).
    • 11 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 16).
    • 12 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 14).
    • 13 Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as required.
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• Hard Drive(s)
  • Removing the Hard Drive(s)
    • 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
    • 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13).
    • 3 Remove the module cover (see "Removing the Module Cover" on page 15).
    • 4 Remove the memory module(s) (see "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 17).
    • 5 Remove hard drive 1 and/or hard drive 2 from the computer base:
    • 6 Remove the four screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive.
    • 7 Lift the hard-drive bracket off the hard drive.
  • Replacing the Hard Drive(s)
    • 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
    • 2 Remove the new hard drive from its packaging.
    • 3 Place the hard-drive bracket on the hard drive.
    • 4 Replace the four screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive.
    • 5 Replace hard drive 1 and/or hard drive 2 in the computer base:
    • 6 Replace the memory module(s) (see "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 18).
    • 7 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 16).
    • 8 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 14).
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• Optical Drive
  • Removing the Optical Drive
    • 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
    • 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13).
    • 3 Remove the module cover (see "Removing the Module Cover" on page 15).
    • 4 Remove the memory module(s) (see "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 17).
    • 5 Remove the screw that secures the optical drive to the base cover.
    • 6 Slide the optical drive out of the optical-drive bay.
  • Replacing the Optical Drive
    • 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
    • 2 Slide the optical drive into the optical-drive bay until it is fully seated.
    • 3 Replace the screw that secures the optical drive to the base cover.
    • 4 Replace the memory module(s) (see "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 18).
    • 5 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 16).
    • 6 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 14).
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• Palm-Rest Assembly
  • Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly
    • 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
    • 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13).
    • 3 Remove the module cover (see "Removing the Module Cover" on page 15).
    • 4 Remove the memory module(s) (see "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 17).
    • 5 Follow the instructions in step 5 in "Removing the Hard Drive(s)" on page 27.
    • 6 Remove the optical drive (see "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 33).
    • 7 Remove the three screws that secure the palm-rest assembly to the base cover.
    • 8 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible.
    • 9 Using your fingertip, gently push the tab to release the palm-rest assembly from the top cover.
    • 10 Using your fingertips, gently ease the palm-rest assembly from the top cover.
    • 11 Without pulling hard on the palm-rest assembly, turn the palm-rest assembly over and place it on the top cover.
    • 12 Lift the connector latch and pull the pull-tab to disconnect the control-strip cable from the system-board connector.
    • 13 Lift the connector latch and pull the pull-tab to disconnect the touch-pad cable from the system-board connector.
    • 14 Lift the palm-rest assembly off the top cover.
  • Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly
    • 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
    • 2 Slide the touch-pad cable into the system-board connector and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable.
    • 3 Slide the control-strip cable into the system-board connector and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable.
    • 4 Place the palm-rest assembly on the top cover and gently snap the palm-rest assembly into place.
    • 5 Close the display and turn the computer over.
    • 6 Replace the three screws that secure the palm-rest assembly to the base cover.
    • 7 Replace the optical drive (see "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 34).
    • 8 Follow the instructions in step 5 in "Replacing the Hard Drive(s)" on page 30.
    • 9 Replace the memory module(s) (see "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 18).
    • 10 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 16).
    • 11 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 14).
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• Keyboard
  • Removing the Keyboard
    • 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
    • 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13).
    • 3 Remove the module cover (see "Removing the Module Cover" on page 15).
    • 4 Remove the memory module(s) (see "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 17).
    • 5 Follow the instructions in step 5 in "Removing the Hard Drive(s)" on page 27.
    • 6 Remove the optical drive (see "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 33).
    • 7 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 37).
    • 8 Remove the four screws that secure the keyboard to the top cover.
    • 9 Without pulling hard on the keyboard, carefully lift the keyboard and slide the keyboard tabs out of the slots on the top cover.
    • 10 Turn the keyboard over and place it on the top cover.
    • 11 Lift the connector latch and pull the pull-tab to disconnect the keyboard backlight cable from the system-board connector.
    • 12 Lift the connector latch and pull the pull-tab to disconnect the keyboard cable from the system-board connector.
    • 13 Lift the keyboard off the top cover.
  • Replacing the Keyboard
    • 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
    • 2 Slide the keyboard cable into the system-board connector and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable.
    • 3 Slide the keyboard backlight cable into the system-board connector and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable.
    • 4 Slide the tabs on the keyboard into the slots on the top cover and lower the keyboard into place.
    • 5 Replace the four screws that secure the keyboard to the top cover.
    • 6 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 40).
    • 7 Replace the optical drive (see "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 34).
    • 8 Follow the instructions in step 5 in "Replacing the Hard Drive(s)" on page 30.
    • 9 Replace the memory module(s) (see "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 18).
    • 10 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 16).
    • 11 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 14).
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• Power-Button Board
  • Removing the Power-Button Board
    • 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
    • 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13).
    • 3 Remove the module cover (see "Removing the Module Cover" on page 15).
    • 4 Remove the memory module(s) (see "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 17).
    • 5 Follow the instructions in step 5 in "Removing the Hard Drive(s)" on page 27.
    • 6 Remove the optical drive (see "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 33).
    • 7 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 37).
    • 8 Turn the palm-rest assembly over.
    • 9 Lift the connector latch and pull the pull-tab to disconnect the power-button board cable from the connector on the power-button board.
    • 10 Remove the two screws that secure the power-button board to the palm-rest assembly.
    • 11 Lift the power-button board off the palm-rest assembly.
  • Replacing the Power-Button Board
    • 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
    • 2 Use the alignment post to place the power-button board on the palm-rest assembly.
    • 3 Replace the two screws that secure the power-button board to the palm-rest assembly.
    • 4 Slide the power-button board cable into the connector on the power-button board and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable.
    • 5 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 40).
    • 6 Replace the optical drive (see "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 34).
    • 7 Follow the instructions in step 5 in "Replacing the Hard Drive(s)" on page 30.
    • 8 Replace the memory module(s) (see "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 18).
    • 9 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 16).
    • 10 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 14).
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• Coin-Cell Battery
  • Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
    • 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
    • 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13).
    • 3 Remove the module cover (see "Removing the Module Cover" on page 15).
    • 4 Remove the memory module(s) (see "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 17).
    • 5 Follow the instructions in step 5 in "Removing the Hard Drive(s)" on page 27.
    • 6 Remove the optical drive (see "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 33).
    • 7 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 37).
    • 8 Using a plastic scribe, gently pry the coin-cell out of the battery socket on the system board.
  • Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
    • 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
    • 2 With the positive side facing up, snap the coin-cell battery into the battery socket on the system board.
    • 3 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 40).
    • 4 Replace the optical drive (see "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 34).
    • 5 Follow the instructions in step 5 in "Replacing the Hard Drive(s)" on page 30.
    • 6 Replace the memory module(s) (see "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 18).
    • 7 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 16).
    • 8 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 14).
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• Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
  • Removing the Bluetooth Card
    • 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
    • 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13).
    • 3 Remove the module cover (see "Removing the Module Cover" on page 15).
    • 4 Remove the memory module(s) (see "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 17).
    • 5 Follow the instructions in step 5 in "Removing the Hard Drive(s)" on page 27.
    • 6 Remove the optical drive (see "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 33).
    • 7 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 37).
    • 8 Disconnect the Bluetooth-card cable from the system-board connector.
    • 9 Lift the Bluetooth card along with the cable off the computer base.
  • Replacing the Bluetooth Card
    • 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
    • 2 Slide the Bluetooth card into the slot on the computer base and secure it in place.
    • 3 Connect the Bluetooth-card cable to the system-board connector.
    • 4 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 40).
    • 5 Replace the optical drive (see "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 34).
    • 6 Follow the instructions in step 5 in "Replacing the Hard Drive(s)" on page 30.
    • 7 Replace the memory module(s) (see "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 18).
    • 8 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 16).
    • 9 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 14).
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• Display
  • Display Assembly
    • Removing the Display Assembly
      • 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
      • 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13).
      • 3 Remove the module cover (see "Removing the Module Cover" on page 15).
      • 4 Remove the memory module(s) (see "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 17).
      • 5 Follow the instructions in step 5 in "Removing the Hard Drive(s)" on page 27.
      • 6 Remove the two screws that secure the display assembly to the base cover.
      • 7 Remove the optical drive (see "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 33).
      • 8 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 37).
      • 9 Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini-Card(s).
      • 10 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible.
      • 11 Note the routing of the Mini-Card antenna cables and remove the cables from the routing guides.
      • 12 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 43).
      • 13 Pull the pull-tab to disconnect the touch-screen cable from the system-board connector.
      • 14 Remove the screw that secures the display grounding cable to the top cover.
      • 15 Pull the pull-tab to disconnect the display cable from the system-board connector.
      • 16 Note the routing of the display cable and remove the cable from the routing guides.
      • 17 Remove the four screws that secure the display assembly to the top cover.
      • 18 Lift the display assembly off the computer base.
    • Replacing the Display Assembly
      • 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
      • 2 Place the display assembly in position and replace the four screws that secure the display assembly to the top cover.
      • 3 Route the display cable through the routing guides.
      • 4 Connect the display cable to the system-board connector.
      • 5 Replace the screw that secures the display grounding cable to the top cover.
      • 6 Connect the touch screen cable to the system-board connector.
      • 7 Route the Mini-Card antenna cables through the routing guides.
      • 8 Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the Mini-Cards(s) on your computer (see "Replacing the Mini-Card(s)" on page 23).
      • 9 Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 45).
      • 10 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 40).
      • 11 Replace the optical drive (see "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 34).
      • 12 Replace the two screws that secure the display assembly to the base cover.
      • 13 Follow the instructions in step 5 in "Replacing the Hard Drive(s)" on page 30.
      • 14 Replace the memory module(s) (see "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 18).
      • 15 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 16).
      • 16 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 14).
  • Display Bezel
    • Removing the Display Bezel
      • 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
      • 2 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 59).
      • 3 Push the display bezel outwards to release it from the tabs that secure the display bezel to the back cover.
      • 4 Using your fingertips gently pry the outside edge of the display bezel off the back cover.
      • 5 Lift the display bezel off the display assembly.
    • Replacing the Display Bezel
      • 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
      • 2 Align the display bezel with the display back cover, and gently snap it into place.
      • 3 Replace the display assembly (see "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 62).
  • Display Panel
    • Removing the Display Panel
      • 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
      • 2 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 59).
      • 3 Remove the display bezel (see "Removing the Display Bezel" on page 63).
      • 4 Remove the camera module (see "Removing the Camera Module" on page 73).
      • 5 Pull the pull-tab to disconnect the touch-screen board cable from the connector on the touch-screen board.
      • 6 Remove the 12 screws that secure the display panel to the display back cover.
      • 7 Note the routing of the antenna cables and remove them from the routing guide on the right display hinge.
      • 8 Note the routing of the display cable and remove it from the routing guide on the left display hinge.
      • 9 Lift the display panel off the display back cover.
    • Replacing the Display Panel
      • 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
      • 2 Place the display panel over the display back cover.
      • 3 Route the display cable through the routing guide on the left display hinge.
      • 4 Route the antenna cables through the routing guide on the right display hinge.
      • 5 Use the alignment posts to place the touch-screen board on the display back cover.
      • 6 Connect the touch-screen board cable to the connector on the touch-screen board.
      • 7 Replace the 12 screws that secure the display panel to the display back cover.
      • 8 Replace the camera module (see "Replacing the Camera Module" on page 76).
      • 9 Replace the display bezel (see "Replacing the Display Bezel" on page 64).
      • 10 Replace the display assembly (see "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 62).
  • Display Cable
    • Removing the Display Cable
      • 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
      • 2 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 59).
      • 3 Remove the display bezel (see "Removing the Display Bezel" on page 63).
      • 4 Remove the camera module ("Removing the Camera Module" on page 73).
      • 5 Remove the display panel (see "Removing the Display Panel" on page 64).
      • 6 Turn the display panel over and place it on a clean surface.
      • 7 Pull the pull-tab to disconnect the display cable from the connector on the display panel.
      • 8 Gently peel off the display cable from the display panel.
    • Replacing the Display Cable
      • 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
      • 2 Adhere the display cable along the edge of the display panel.
      • 3 Connect the display cable to the connector on the display panel.
      • 4 Replace the display panel (see "Replacing the Display Panel" on page 66).
      • 5 Replace the camera module (see "Replacing the Camera Module" on page 76).
      • 6 Replace the display bezel (see "Replacing the Display Bezel" on page 64).
      • 7 Replace the display assembly ("Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 62).
  • Display-Panel Brackets
    • Removing the Display-Panel Brackets
      • 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
      • 2 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 59).
      • 3 Remove the display bezel (see "Removing the Display Bezel" on page 63).
      • 4 Remove the camera module ("Removing the Camera Module" on page 73).
      • 5 Remove the display panel (see "Removing the Display Panel" on page 64).
      • 6 Remove the eight screws (four on each side) that secure the display-panel brackets to the display panel.
      • 7 Remove the display-panel brackets off the display panel.
    • Replacing the Display-Panel Brackets
      • 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
      • 2 Place the display-panel brackets in position.
      • 3 Replace the eight screws (four on each side) that secure the display-panel brackets to the display panel.
      • 4 Replace the display panel (see "Replacing the Display Panel" on page 66).
      • 5 Replace the camera module (see "Replacing the Camera Module" on page 76).
      • 6 Replace the display bezel (see "Replacing the Display Bezel" on page 64).
      • 7 Replace the display assembly ("Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 62).
  • Camera Module
    • Removing the Camera Module
    • Replacing the Camera Module
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• Top Cover
  • Removing the Top Cover
    • 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
    • 2 Press and eject any installed cards from the Media Card Reader.
    • 3 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13).
    • 4 Remove the module cover (see "Removing the Module Cover" on page 15).
    • 5 Remove the memory module(s) (see "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 17).
    • 6 Follow the instructions in step 5 in "Removing the Hard Drive(s)" on page 27.
    • 7 Remove the optical drive (see "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 33).
    • 8 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 37).
    • 9 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 43).
    • 10 Remove the Mini-Card(s) (see "Removing the Mini-Card(s)" on page 21).
    • 11 Remove the bluetooth card (see "Removing the Bluetooth Card" on page 55).
    • 12 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 59).
    • 13 Remove the ten screws that secure the top-cover assembly to the base cover.
    • 14 Turn the computer over.
    • 15 Remove the ten screws that secure the top-cover assembly to the base cover.
    • 16 Disconnect the subwoofer cable from the system-board connector.
    • 17 Using your fingertips, gently ease the top-cover assembly from the base cover.
    • 18 Lift the top cover assembly off the base cover.
    • 19 Remove the AC-adapter connector (see "Removing the AC-Adapter Connector" on page 91).
    • 20 Remove the USB board (see "Removing the USB Board" on page 119).
    • 21 Remove the fan (see "Removing the Fan" on page 95).
    • 22 Remove the heat sink (see "Removing the Heat Sink" on page 101).
    • 23 Remove the processor module (see "Removing the Processor Module" on page 107).
    • 24 Remove the I/O board (see "Removing the I/O Board" on page 111).
    • 25 Remove the TV antenna connector (see "Removing the TV Antenna Connector" on page 115).
    • 26 Remove the system board (see "Removing the System Board" on page 123).
    • 27 Remove the speakers (see "Removing the Speakers" on page 129).
  • Replacing the Top Cover
    • 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
    • 2 Replace the speakers (see "Replacing the Speaker" on page 131).
    • 3 Replace the system board (see "Replacing the System Board" on page 125)
    • 4 Replace the TV antenna connector (see "Replacing the TV Antenna Connector" on page 117).
    • 5 Replace the I/O board (see "Replacing the I/O Board" on page 113).
    • 6 Replace the processor module (see "Replacing the Processor Module" on page 109).
    • 7 Replace the heat sink (see "Replacing the Heat Sink" on page 103).
    • 8 Replace the fan (see "Replacing the Fan" on page 97).
    • 9 Replace the AC-adapter connector (see "Replacing the AC-Adapter Connector" on page 93).
    • 10 Replace the USB board (see "Replacing the USB Board" on page 120).
    • 11 Route the subwoofer cable through the slot on the top cover.
    • 12 Connect the subwoofer cable to the system-board connector.
    • 13 Align the tabs on the top cover with the slots on the base cover and snap the top-cover assembly onto the base cover.
    • 14 Replace the ten screws that secure the top-cover assembly to the base cover.
    • 15 Turn the computer over and replace the ten screws that secure the top-cover assembly to the base cover.
    • 16 Replace the Bluetooth-card (see "Replacing the Bluetooth Card" on page 56).
    • 17 Replace the Mini-Card(s) (see "Replacing the Mini-Card(s)" on page 23).
    • 18 Replace the display assembly (see "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 62).
    • 19 Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 45).
    • 20 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 40).
    • 21 Replace the optical drive (see "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 34).
    • 22 Follow the instructions in step 5 in "Replacing the Hard Drive(s)" on page 30.
    • 23 Replace the memory module(s) (see "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 18).
    • 24 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 16).
    • 25 Replace any blank or card you removed from the Media Card Reader slot.
    • 26 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 14).
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• Subwoofer
  • Removing the Subwoofer
    • 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
    • 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13).
    • 3 Remove the module cover (see "Removing the Module Cover" on page 15).
    • 4 Remove the memory module(s) (see "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 17).
    • 5 Follow the instructions in step 5 in "Removing the Hard Drive(s)" on page 27.
    • 6 Remove the optical drive (see "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 33).
    • 7 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 37).
    • 8 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 43).
    • 9 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 59).
    • 10 Remove the Mini-Card(s) (see "Removing the Mini-Card(s)" on page 21).
    • 11 Remove the bluetooth card (see "Removing the Bluetooth Card" on page 55).
    • 12 Follow the instructions from step 13 to step 18 in "Removing the Top Cover" on page 79.
    • 13 Remove the four screws that secure the subwoofer to the base cover.
    • 14 Lift the subwoofer along with the cable off the base cover.
  • Replacing the Subwoofer
    • 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
    • 2 Align the screw holes on the subwoofer with the screw holes on the base cover.
    • 3 Replace the four screws that secure the subwoofer to the base cover.
    • 4 Follow the instructions from step 11 to step 15 in "Replacing the Top Cover" on page 84.
    • 5 Replace the bluetooth card (see "Replacing the Bluetooth Card" on page 56).
    • 6 Replace the Mini-Card(s) (see "Replacing the Mini-Card(s)" on page 23).
    • 7 Replace the display assembly (see "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 62).
    • 8 Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 45).
    • 9 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 40).
    • 10 Replace the optical drive (see "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 34).
    • 11 Follow the instructions in step 5 in "Replacing the Hard Drive(s)" on page 30.
    • 12 Replace the memory module(s) (see "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 18).
    • 13 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 16).
    • 14 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 14).
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• AC-Adapter Connector
  • Removing the AC-Adapter Connector
    • 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
    • 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13).
    • 3 Remove the module cover (see "Removing the Module Cover" on page 15).
    • 4 Remove the memory module(s) (see "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 17).
    • 5 Follow the instructions in step 5 in "Removing the Hard Drive(s)" on page 27.
    • 6 Remove the optical drive (see "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 33).
    • 7 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 37).
    • 8 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 43).
    • 9 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 59).
    • 10 Remove the Mini-Card(s) (see "Removing the Mini-Card(s)" on page 21).
    • 11 Remove the bluetooth card (see "Removing the Bluetooth Card" on page 55).
    • 12 Follow the instructions from step 13 to step 18 in "Removing the Top Cover" on page 79.
    • 13 Turn the top-cover assembly over.
    • 14 Make note of the AC-adapter connector cable routing and remove the cable from the routing guides.
    • 15 Disconnect the AC-adapter connector cable from the system-board connector.
    • 16 Remove the screw that secures the AC-adapter connector to the top cover.
    • 17 Lift the AC-adapter connector off the top cover.
  • Replacing the AC-Adapter Connector
    • 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
    • 2 Align the screw hole on the AC-adapter connector with the screw hole on the top cover.
    • 3 Replace the screw that secures the AC-adapter connector to the top cover.
    • 4 Route the AC-adapter connector cable through the routing guides.
    • 5 Connect the AC-adapter connector cable to the system-board connector.
    • 6 Follow the instructions from step 11 to step 15 in "Replacing the Top Cover" on page 84.
    • 7 Replace the bluetooth card (see "Replacing the Bluetooth Card" on page 56).
    • 8 Replace the Mini-Card(s) (see "Replacing the Mini-Card(s)" on page 23).
    • 9 Replace the display assembly (see "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 62).
    • 10 Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 45).
    • 11 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 40).
    • 12 Replace the optical drive (see "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 34).
    • 13 Follow the instructions in step 5 in "Replacing the Hard Drive(s)" on page 30.
    • 14 Replace the memory module(s) (see "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 18).
    • 15 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 16).
    • 16 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 14).
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• Fan
  • Removing the Fan
    • 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
    • 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13).
    • 3 Remove the module cover (see "Removing the Module Cover" on page 15).
    • 4 Remove the memory module(s) (see "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 17).
    • 5 Follow the instructions in step 5 in "Removing the Hard Drive(s)" on page 27.
    • 6 Remove the optical drive (see "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 33).
    • 7 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 37).
    • 8 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 43).
    • 9 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 59).
    • 10 Remove the Mini-Card(s) (see "Removing the Mini-Card(s)" on page 21).
    • 11 Remove the bluetooth card (see "Removing the Bluetooth Card" on page 55).
    • 12 Follow the instructions from step 13 to step 18 in "Removing the Top Cover" on page 79.
    • 13 Turn the top-cover assembly over.
    • 14 Disconnect the fan cable from the system-board connector.
    • 15 Remove the two screws that secure the fan to the top cover.
    • 16 Disconnect the AC-adapter connector cable from the system-board connector.
    • 17 Move the AC-adapter cable away from the fan.
    • 18 Lift the fan away from the top cover.
  • Replacing the Fan
    • 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
    • 2 Align the screw holes on the fan with the screw holes on the top cover.
    • 3 Replace the two screws that secure the fan to the top cover.
    • 4 Connect the fan cable to the system-board connector.
    • 5 Connect the AC-adapter connector cable to the system-board connector.
    • 6 Follow the instructions from step 11 to step 15 in "Replacing the Top Cover" on page 84.
    • 7 Replace the bluetooth card (see "Replacing the Bluetooth Card" on page 56).
    • 8 Replace the Mini-Card(s) (see "Replacing the Mini-Card(s)" on page 23).
    • 9 Replace the display assembly (see "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 62).
    • 10 Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 45).
    • 11 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 40).
    • 12 Replace the optical drive (see "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 34).
    • 13 Follow the instructions in step 5 in "Replacing the Hard Drive(s)" on page 30.
    • 14 Replace the memory module(s) (see "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 18).
    • 15 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 16).
    • 16 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 14).
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• Heat Sink
  • Removing the Heat Sink
    • 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
    • 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13).
    • 3 Remove the module cover (see "Removing the Module Cover" on page 15).
    • 4 Remove the memory module(s) (see "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 17).
    • 5 Follow the instructions in step 5 in "Removing the Hard Drive(s)" on page 27.
    • 6 Remove the optical drive (see "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 33).
    • 7 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 37).
    • 8 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 43).
    • 9 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 59).
    • 10 Remove the Mini-Card(s) (see "Removing the Mini-Card(s)" on page 21).
    • 11 Remove the bluetooth card (see "Removing the Bluetooth Card" on page 55).
    • 12 Follow the instructions from step 13 to step 18 in "Removing the Top Cover" on page 79.
    • 13 Turn the top-cover assembly over.
    • 14 In sequential order (indicated on the heat sink), loosen the six captive screws that secure the heat sink to the system board.
    • 15 Lift the heat sink away from the top cover.
  • Replacing the Heat Sink
    • 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
    • 2 Clean the thermal grease from the bottom of the heat sink and reapply it.
    • 3 Align the six captive screws on the heat sink with the screw holes on the system board and tighten the screws in sequential order (indicated on the heat sink).
    • 4 Follow the instructions from step 11 to step 15 in "Replacing the Top Cover" on page 84.
    • 5 Replace the bluetooth card (see "Replacing the Bluetooth Card" on page 56).
    • 6 Replace the Mini-Card(s) (see "Replacing the Mini-Card(s)" on page 23).
    • 7 Replace the display assembly (see "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 62).
    • 8 Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 45).
    • 9 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 40).
    • 10 Replace the optical drive (see "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 34).
    • 11 Follow the instructions in step 5 in "Replacing the Hard Drive(s)" on page 30.
    • 12 Replace the memory module(s) (see "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 18).
    • 13 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 16).
    • 14 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 14).
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• Processor Module
  • Removing the Processor Module
    • 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
    • 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13).
    • 3 Remove the module cover (see "Removing the Module Cover" on page 15).
    • 4 Remove the memory module(s) (see "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 17).
    • 5 Follow the instructions in step 5 in "Removing the Hard Drive(s)" on page 27.
    • 6 Remove the optical drive (see "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 33).
    • 7 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 37).
    • 8 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 43).
    • 9 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 59).
    • 10 Remove the Mini-Card(s) (see "Removing the Mini-Card(s)" on page 21).
    • 11 Remove the bluetooth card (see "Removing the Bluetooth Card" on page 55).
    • 12 Follow the instructions from step 13 to step 18 in "Removing the Top Cover" on page 79.
    • 13 Turn the top-cover assembly over.
    • 14 Remove the heat sink (see "Removing the Heat Sink" on page 101).
    • 15 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.
    • 16 Lift the processor module off the ZIF socket.
  • Replacing the Processor Module
    • 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
    • 2 Align the pin-1 corner of the processor module with the pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket.
    • 3 Place the processor module lightly in the ZIF socket and ensure that the processor module is positioned correctly.
    • 4 Tighten the ZIF socket by turning the cam screw clockwise to secure the processor module to the system board.
    • 5 Replace the heat sink (see "Replacing the Heat Sink" on page 103).
    • 6 Follow the instructions from step 11 to step 15 in "Replacing the Top Cover" on page 84.
    • 7 Replace the bluetooth card (see "Replacing the Bluetooth Card" on page 56).
    • 8 Replace the Mini-Card(s) (see "Replacing the Mini-Card(s)" on page 23).
    • 9 Replace the display assembly (see "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 62).
    • 10 Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 45).
    • 11 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 40).
    • 12 Replace the optical drive (see "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 34).
    • 13 Follow the instructions in step 5 in "Replacing the Hard Drive(s)" on page 30.
    • 14 Replace the memory module(s) (see "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 18).
    • 15 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 16).
    • 16 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 14).
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• I/O Board
  • Removing the I/O Board
    • 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
    • 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13).
    • 3 Remove the module cover (see "Removing the Module Cover" on page 15).
    • 4 Remove the memory module(s) (see "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 17).
    • 5 Follow the instructions in step 5 in "Removing the Hard Drive(s)" on page 27.
    • 6 Remove the optical drive (see "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 33).
    • 7 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 37).
    • 8 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 43).
    • 9 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 59).
    • 10 Remove the Mini-Card(s) (see "Removing the Mini-Card(s)" on page 21).
    • 11 Remove the bluetooth card (see "Removing the Bluetooth Card" on page 55).
    • 12 Follow the instructions from step 13 to step 18 in "Removing the Top Cover" on page 79.
    • 13 Disconnect the speaker cable from the connector on the I/O board.
    • 14 Turn the top-cover assembly over.
    • 15 Remove the three screws that secure the I/O board to the top cover.
    • 16 Carefully ease the connectors on the I/O board out of the slots in the top cover, and lift the I/O board off the top cover.
  • Replacing the I/O Board
    • 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
    • 2 Align the connectors on the I/O board with the slots on the top cover and place the I/O board on the top cover.
    • 3 Press the I/O board down to connect it to the system-board connector.
    • 4 Replace the three screws that secure the I/O board to the top cover.
    • 5 Connect the speaker cable to the connector on the I/O board.
    • 6 Follow the instructions from step 11 to step 15 in "Replacing the Top Cover" on page 84.
    • 7 Replace the bluetooth card (see "Replacing the Bluetooth Card" on page 56).
    • 8 Replace the Mini-Card(s) (see "Replacing the Mini-Card(s)" on page 23).
    • 9 Replace the display assembly (see "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 62).
    • 10 Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 45).
    • 11 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 40).
    • 12 Replace the optical drive (see "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 34).
    • 13 Follow the instructions in step 5 in "Replacing the Hard Drive(s)" on page 30.
    • 14 Replace the memory module(s) (see "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 18).
    • 15 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 16).
    • 16 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 14).
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• TV Antenna Connector
  • Removing the TV Antenna Connector
    • 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
    • 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13).
    • 3 Remove the module cover (see "Removing the Module Cover" on page 15).
    • 4 Remove the memory module(s) (see "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 17).
    • 5 Follow the instructions in step 5 in "Removing the Hard Drive(s)" on page 27.
    • 6 Remove the optical drive (see "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 33).
    • 7 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 37).
    • 8 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 43).
    • 9 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 59).
    • 10 Remove the Mini-Card(s) (see "Removing the Mini-Card(s)" on page 21).
    • 11 Remove the bluetooth card (see "Removing the Bluetooth Card" on page 55).
    • 12 Follow the instructions from step 13 to step 18 in "Removing the Top Cover" on page 79.
    • 13 Disconnect the speaker cable from the connector on the I/O board.
    • 14 Turn the top-cover assembly over.
    • 15 Remove the I/O board (see "Removing the I/O Board" on page 111).
    • 16 Make note of the TV antenna connector cable routing and remove the cable from the routing guides.
    • 17 Remove the two screws that secure the TV antenna connector to the top cover.
    • 18 Carefully ease the TV antenna connector off the slot in the top cover and lift it off the top cover.
  • Replacing the TV Antenna Connector
    • 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
    • 2 Align the TV antenna connector with the slot on the top cover and place the TV antenna connector on the top cover.
    • 3 Replace the two screws that secure the TV antenna connector to the top cover.
    • 4 Route the TV antenna connector cable through the routing guides.
    • 5 Replace the I/O board (see "Replacing the I/O Board" on page 113).
    • 6 Connect the speaker cable to the connector on the I/O board.
    • 7 Follow the instructions from step 11 to step 15 in "Replacing the Top Cover" on page 84.
    • 8 Replace the bluetooth card (see "Replacing the Bluetooth Card" on page 56).
    • 9 Replace the Mini-Card(s) (see "Replacing the Mini-Card(s)" on page 23).
    • 10 Replace the display assembly (see "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 62).
    • 11 Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 45).
    • 12 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 40).
    • 13 Replace the optical drive (see "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 34).
    • 14 Follow the instructions in step 5 in "Replacing the Hard Drive(s)" on page 30.
    • 15 Replace the memory module(s) (see "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 18).
    • 16 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 16).
    • 17 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 14).
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• USB Board
  • Removing the USB Board
    • 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
    • 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13).
    • 3 Remove the module cover (see "Removing the Module Cover" on page 15).
    • 4 Remove the memory module(s) (see "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 17).
    • 5 Follow the instructions in step 5 in "Removing the Hard Drive(s)" on page 27.
    • 6 Remove the optical drive (see "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 33).
    • 7 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 37).
    • 8 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 43).
    • 9 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 59).
    • 10 Remove the Mini-Card(s) (see "Removing the Mini-Card(s)" on page 21).
    • 11 Remove the bluetooth card (see "Removing the Bluetooth Card" on page 55).
    • 12 Follow the instructions from step 13 to step 18 in "Removing the Top Cover" on page 79.
    • 13 Turn the top-cover assembly over.
    • 14 Lift the connector latch and disconnect the USB-board cable from the connector on the USB board.
    • 15 Remove the screw that secures the USB board to the top cover.
    • 16 Carefully ease the connectors on the USB board out of the slots in the top cover, and lift the USB board off the top cover.
  • Replacing the USB Board
    • 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
    • 2 Align the connectors on the USB board with the slots on the top cover and place the USB board on the top cover.
    • 3 Replace the screw that secures the USB board to the top cover.
    • 4 Slide the USB-board cable into the connector on the USB board and press the connector latch down to secure the cable.
    • 5 Follow the instructions from step 11 to step 15 in "Replacing the Top Cover" on page 84.
    • 6 Replace the bluetooth card (see "Replacing the Bluetooth Card" on page 56).
    • 7 Replace the Mini-Card(s) (see "Replacing the Mini-Card(s)" on page 23).
    • 8 Replace the display assembly (see "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 62).
    • 9 Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 45).
    • 10 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 40).
    • 11 Replace the optical drive (see "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 34).
    • 12 Follow the instructions in step 5 in "Replacing the Hard Drive(s)" on page 30.
    • 13 Replace the memory module(s) (see "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 18).
    • 14 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 16).
    • 15 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 14).
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• System Board
  • Removing the System Board
    • 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
    • 2 Remove any installed card or blank from the Media Card Reader.
    • 3 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13).
    • 4 Remove the module cover (see "Removing the Module Cover" on page 15).
    • 5 Remove the memory module(s) (see "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 17).
    • 6 Follow the instructions in step 5 in "Removing the Hard Drive(s)" on page 27.
    • 7 Remove the optical drive (see "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 33).
    • 8 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 37).
    • 9 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 43).
    • 10 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 59).
    • 11 Remove the Mini-Card(s) (see "Removing the Mini-Card(s)" on page 21).
    • 12 Remove the bluetooth card (see "Removing the Bluetooth Card" on page 55).
    • 13 Remove the coin-cell battery (see "Removing the Coin-Cell Battery" on page 51).
    • 14 Lift the connector latch and pull the pull-tab to disconnect the USB-board cable from the system-board connector.
    • 15 Follow the instructions from step 13 to step 18 in "Removing the Top Cover" on page 79.
    • 16 Remove the heat sink (see "Removing the Heat Sink" on page 101).
    • 17 Remove the processor module (see "Removing the Processor Module" on page 107).
    • 18 Remove the I/O board (see "Removing the I/O Board" on page 111).
    • 19 Disconnect the fan cable and AC-adapter connector cable from their connectors on the system board.
    • 20 Remove the screw that secures the system board to the top cover.
    • 21 Lift the system board off the top cover.
  • Replacing the System Board
    • 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
    • 2 Align the screw hole on the system board with the screw hole on the top cover.
    • 3 Replace the screw that secures the system board to the top cover.
    • 4 Connect the fan cable and AC-adapter connector cable to their connectors on the system board.
    • 5 Replace the I/O board (see "Replacing the I/O Board" on page 113).
    • 6 Replace the processor module (see "Replacing the Processor Module" on page 109).
    • 7 Replace the heat sink (see "Replacing the Heat Sink" on page 103).
    • 8 Follow the instructions from step 11 to step 15 in "Replacing the Top Cover" on page 84.
    • 9 Slide the USB-board cable into the system-board connector and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable.
    • 10 Replace the coin-cell battery (see "Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery" on page 52).
    • 11 Replace the bluetooth card (see "Replacing the Bluetooth Card" on page 56).
    • 12 Replace the Mini-Card(s) (see "Replacing the Mini-Card(s)" on page 23).
    • 13 Replace the display assembly (see "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 62).
    • 14 Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 45).
    • 15 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 40).
    • 16 Replace the optical drive (see "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 34).
    • 17 Follow the instructions in step 5 in "Replacing the Hard Drive(s)" on page 30.
    • 18 Replace the memory module(s) (see "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 18).
    • 19 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 16).
    • 20 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 14).
    • 21 Replace any blank or card you removed from the Media Card Reader.
    • 22 Turn on the computer.
    • 23 Enter the service tag (see "Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS" on page 127).
  • 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 security tab and enter the service tag in the Set Service Tag field.
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• Speakers
  • Removing the Speakers
    • 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
    • 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13).
    • 3 Disconnect the speaker cable from the I/O board connector.
    • 4 Remove the system board (see "Removing the System Board" on page 123).
    • 5 Make note of the speakers cable routing and remove the cable from the routing guides.
    • 6 Remove the four screws (two on each speaker) that secure the speakers to the top cover.
    • 7 Lift the speakers along with the cable off the top cover.
  • Replacing the Speaker
    • 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
    • 2 Route the speakers cable through the routing guides
    • 3 Align the screw holes on the speakers with the screw holes on the top cover.
    • 4 Replace the four screws (two on each speaker) that secure the speakers to the base cover.
    • 5 Replace the system board (see "Replacing the System Board" on page 125).
    • 6 Connect the speaker cable to the system-board connector.
    • 7 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 14).
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• Flashing the BIOS
  • 1 Turn on the computer.
  • 2 Go to support.dell.com/support/downloads.
  • 3 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer:
    • a Click Enter a Tag.
    • b Enter your computer’s Service Tag in the Enter a service tag: field, click Go, and proceed to step 4.
    • a Click Select Model.
    • b Select the type of product in the Select Your Product Family list.
    • c Select the product brand in the Select Your Product Line list.
    • d Select the product model number in the Select Your Product Model list.
    • e Click Confirm.
  • 4 A list of results appear on the screen. Click BIOS.
  • 5 Click Download Now to download the latest BIOS file. The File Download window appears.
  • 6 Click Save to save the file on your desktop. The file downloads to your desktop.
  • 7 Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file.
  • 8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen.