Dell™ Studio™ 1450/1457/1458 Service Manual
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
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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.
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Model P03G series
November 2009
Regulatory type P03G001
Rev. A00
2. Place the I/O board on the computer base.
3. Replace the two screws that secure the I/O board to the computer base.
4. Connect the I/O board cable to the connectors on the I/O board and the system board.
Battery
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: 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 your computer).
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you begin working inside the
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.
Removing the Battery
2. Turn the computer over.
3. Slide the battery release latch until it clicks into place.
4. Slide the battery out of the battery bay.
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battery
2
battery release latch
Replacing the Battery
To replace the battery, slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place.
Before You Begin
This manual provides instructions for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the
following conditions exist:
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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.
Recommended Tools
The instructions in this document may require the following tools:
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Small flat screwdriver
Phillips screwdriver
Plastic scribe
Hex nut driver
BIOS upgrade CD or the BIOS executable update program available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com
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. Save and close all open files and exit all open programs.
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2. In Microsoft Windows Vista , click Start
, click the arrow
, and then click Shut Down.
The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process finishes.
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
Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to ensure your own personal safety.
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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 your computer).
CAUTION: Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components or contacts on a card. Hold a card by its edges or by its metal
mounting bracket. Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by its pins.
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™
is not covered by your warranty.
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.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer.
1. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched.
CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device.
3. Disconnect all telephone or network cables from the computer.
4. Press and eject any installed cards from the ExpressCard slot or the 8-in--1 Media Card Reader.
5. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
6. Disconnect all attached devices from your computer.
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the
computer.
8. Turn the computer top-side up, open the display, and press the power button to ground the system board.
Flashing the BIOS
If a BIOS upgrade CD is provided with the new processor or new system board, flash the BIOS from the CD. If you do not have a BIOS upgrade CD, flash the
BIOS from the hard drive.
Flashing the BIOS From a CD
1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is installed properly.
NOTE: If you use a BIOS upgrade CD to flash the BIOS, set up the computer to boot from a CD before inserting the CD.
2. Insert the BIOS upgrade CD, and restart the computer.
Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. The computer continues to boot and updates the new BIOS. When the flash update is complete, the
computer will automatically reboot.
3. Press <F2> during POST to enter the system setup program.
4. Press <Esc> and then select Load Setup Defaults and select Yes in the pop-up window to reset the computer defaults.
5. Remove the BIOS upgrade CD from the drive.
6. Select Exit Saving Changes and select Yes in the pop-up window to save configuration changes.
7. The BIOS upgrade finishes and the computer restarts automatically.
Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive
1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in, the main battery is properly installed, and a network cable is attached.
2. Turn on the computer.
3. Go to the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.
4. Click Drivers & Downloads® Select Model.
5. Select the type of product in the Select Your Product Family list.
6. Select the product brand in the Select Your Product Line list.
7. Select the product model number in the Select Your Product Model list.
NOTE: If you have selected a different model and want to start over again, click Start Over on the top right of the menu.
8. Click Confirm.
9. A list of results appear on the screen. Click BIOS.
10. Click Download Now to download the latest BIOS file.
11. The File Download window appears.
12. Click Save to save the file on your desktop. The file downloads to your desktop.
13. Click Close if the Download Complete window appears.
The file appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file.
14. Double-click the file on the desktop and follow the procedures on the screen.
Internal Module With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
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: 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 your computer).
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the
computer.
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™
is not covered by your warranty.
Bluetooth Card
Removing the Bluetooth Card
6. Remove the screw that secures the bluetooth card to the bluetooth board.
7. Lift and slide the bluetooth card off the bluetooth board.
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screw
tab
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bluetooth card
Replacing the Bluetooth Card
2. Slide the bluetooth card below the tab.
3. Replace the screw that secures the bluetooth card to the bluetooth board.
Bluetooth Board
Removing the Bluetooth Board
3. Disconnect the bluetooth board cable from the bluetooth board cable connector.
4. Using the pull-tab, lift and slide the bluetooth board away from the display cover.
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pull-tab
tabs (2)
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bluetooth board cable connector
Replacing the Bluetooth Board
1. Slide the bluetooth board until it is firmly seated under the tabs.
2. Connect the bluetooth board cable to the connector on the bluetooth board.
Camera Module
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: 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 your computer).
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the
computer.
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™
is not covered by your warranty.
Removing the Camera Module
7. Disconnect the camera module cable from the camera module cable connector.
8. Remove the two screws securing the camera module to the display cover.
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screws (2)
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camera module
camera module cable connector
9. Lift the camera module off the display cover.
Replacing the Camera Module
2. Align the camera module over the screw holes on the display cover.
3. Replace the two screws that secure the camera module to the display cover.
4. Connect the camera module cable to the connector on the camera module.
Coin-Cell Battery
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: 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 your computer).
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the
computer.
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™
is not covered by your warranty.
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
3. Turn the system board over.
4. Use a plastic scribe to push the coin-cell battery upward to release it from the slot.
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system board
plastic scribe
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coin-cell battery
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
2. Replace the coin-cell battery with the positive (+) side facing upwards.
Base Cover
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: 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 your computer).
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™
is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the
computer.
Removing the Base Cover
3. Turn the computer over and loosen the six captive screws on the base cover.
4. Lift the base cover off the computer.
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captive screws (6)
base cover tabs (5)
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base cover
Replacing the Base Cover
CAUTION: If the base cover is difficult to close, remove the cover and replace it. Forcing the cover to close may damage your computer.
2. Align the base cover tabs to the base.
3. Slide the base cover tabs under the base.
4. Tighten the six captive screws that secure the base cover to the computer.
5. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery) or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet.
6. Turn on the computer.
Processor
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: 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 your computer).
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™
is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the
computer.
CAUTION: To prevent intermittent contact between the ZIF-socket cam screw and the processor when removing or replacing the processor, press
to apply slight pressure to the center of the processor while turning the cam screw.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor, hold the screwdriver such that it is perpendicular to the processor when turning the cam screw.
Removing the Processor
CAUTION: When removing the processor, pull it straight up. Be careful not to bend the pins on the processor.
CAUTION: To prevent intermittent contact between the ZIF-socket cam screw and the processor when removing or replacing the processor, press
to apply slight pressure to the center of the processor while turning the cam screw.
4. 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.
The ZIF-socket cam screw secures the processor to the system board. Take note of the arrow on the ZIF-socket cam screw.
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processor
ZIF socket
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pin-1 corner of processor
ZIF-socket cam screw
5. Use a processor extraction tool to remove the processor.
Replacing the Processor
CAUTION: Ensure that the cam lock is in the fully open position before seating the processor. Seating the processor properly in the ZIF socket
does not require force.
CAUTION: A processor that is not properly seated can result in an intermittent connection or permanent damage to the processor and ZIF socket.
2. Align the pin-1 corner of the processor so that it points to the triangle on the ZIF socket, and insert the processor into the ZIF socket.
When the processor is correctly seated, all four corners are aligned at the same height. If one or more corners of the processor are higher than the
others, the processor is not seated correctly.
CAUTION: To prevent intermittent contact between the ZIF-socket cam screw and the processor when removing or replacing the processor, press
to apply slight pressure to the center of the processor while turning the cam screw.
3. Tighten the ZIF socket by turning the cam screw clockwise to secure the processor to the system board.
4. Peel the backing off the thermal cooling pad and adhere the pad to the portion of the processor heat sink that covers the processor.
Processor Heat Sink Assembly
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.
WARNING: If you remove the processor heat sink from the computer when the heat sink is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the heat sink.
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 your computer).
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the
computer.
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™
is not covered by your warranty.
Removing the Processor Heat Sink Assembly
3. Turn the system board over and loosen the seven captive spring screws that secure the processor heat sink assembly to the system board.
4. Lift the processor heat sink assembly off the system board.
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processor heat sink
Replacing the Processor Heat Sink Assembly
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer.
CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of
your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface.
NOTE: The original thermal pad can be reused if the original processor and heat sink are reinstalled together. If either the processor or heat sink is
replaced, use the thermal pad provided in the kit to ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved.
NOTE: This procedure assumes that you have already removed the processor heat sink and are ready to replace it.
2. Peel the backing off the thermal cooling pad and adhere the pad to the portion of the heat sink that covers the processor.
3. Place the processor heat sink assembly on the system board.
4. Tighten the seven captive spring screws that secure the processor heat sink assembly to the system board.
Display
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: 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 your computer).
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™
is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the
computer.
Display Assembly
Removing the Display Assembly
4. Remove the two screws at the base of the computer.
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5. Remove the four screws (two on each side) that secure the display assembly to the computer base.
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6. Make note of the cable routing and carefully dislodge the cables from their routing guides.
7. Lift the display assembly away from the computer base.
Replacing the Display Assembly
2. Place the display assembly in position and replace the four screws (two on each side) that secure the display assembly to the computer base.
3. Route the cables through the routing guides.
Display Bezel
Removing the Display Bezel
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: The display bezel is extremely fragile. Be careful when removing it to prevent damaging the bezel.
3. Using your fingertips, carefully pry up the inside edge of the display bezel.
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4. Lift the display bezel off the display assembly.
Replacing the Display Bezel
2. Realign the display bezel over the display panel, and gently snap it into place.
Display Panel
Removing the Display Panel
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display panel
4. Remove the four screws that secure the display panel to the display cover.
5. Turn the display panel over and place it on a clean surface.
6. Lift the tape that secures the display panel cable to the connector and remove the cable from the connector.
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display panel connector
7. Lift the display panel off the display cover.
Replacing the Display Panel
2. Connect the display panel cable to the connector on the display panel and secure it with the tape.
3. Align the display panel with the display cover and replace the four screws that secure the display panel to the display cover.
Display Panel Bracket
Removing the Display Panel Bracket
5. Remove the six screws (three on each side) that secure the display panel brackets to the display panel.
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display panel
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screws (6)
display panel bracket (2)
Replacing the Display Panel Bracket
2. Replace the six screws (three on each side) that secure the display panel brackets to the display panel.
Hard Drive
WARNING: If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive.
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: 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 your computer).
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the
computer.
CAUTION: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer (see Turning Off Your Computer) before removing the hard drive. Do not remove the hard
drive while the computer is On or in Sleep state.
CAUTION: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard drive.
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™
is not covered by your warranty.
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: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell.
NOTE: If you are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell, you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard
drive (see the Dell Technology Guide).
Removing the Hard Drive
4. Remove the two screws that secure the hard drive to the computer base.
5. Slide the hard drive away from the connector using the pull-tab.
NOTE: The pull-tab on your hard drive may vary in appearance.
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hard drive
screws (2)
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pull-tab
6. Tilt the hard drive by 45-degrees and lift it out of the computer base.
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hard drive
7. Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive bracket.
8. Lift the hard drive off the hard drive bracket.
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hard drive
screws (4)
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hard drive bracket
CAUTION: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging (see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge"
in the safety instructions that shipped with your computer).
Replacing the Hard Drive
2. Remove the new drive from its packaging.
Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive.
3. Place the hard drive in the hard drive bracket.
4. Replace the four screws that secure the hard drive bracket to the hard drive.
5. Slide the hard drive into the computer base.
6. Slide the hard drive towards the connector using the pull-tab.
7. Replace the two screws that secure the hard drive to the computer base.
CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may
result in damage to the computer.
10. Install the operating system for your computer, as needed (see "Restoring Your Operating System" in the Setup Guide).
11. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as needed. For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide.
Keyboard
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: 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 your computer).
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™
is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the
computer.
Removing the Keyboard
3. Remove the three screws in the battery bay.
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battery bay
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screws (3)
4. Turn the computer over and open the display.
5. Ease the keyboard surround up using your fingers or a plastic scribe. Lift the edges to separate the keyboard surround from the keyboard.
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plastic scribe
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keyboard surround
6. Lift the keyboard surround off the computer.
CAUTION: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the
keyboard.
7. Remove the screw at the top of the keyboard.
CAUTION: Be extremely careful when removing and handling the keyboard. Failure to do so could result in damaging the keyboard cable.
8. Carefully slide the keyboard away from the computer as shown in the following illustration.
9. Push the keyboard connector tabs to release the keyboard cable.
10. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the keyboard connector.
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screw
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keyboard
keyboard cable connector tabs (2)
keyboard cable
keyboard cable connector
palm rest slots (5)
keyboard tabs (5)
11. Lift the keyboard off the computer.
Replacing the Keyboard
2. Slide the keyboard cable into the keyboard cable connector and push the tabs to secure the keyboard cable.
3. Align the tabs along the bottom of the keyboard with the slots on the palm rest.
4. Slide the keyboard tabs under the palm rest.
CAUTION: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the
keyboard.
5. Replace the screw at the top of the keyboard.
6. Align the keyboard surround with the palm rest and snap it into place.
7. Replace the three screws in the battery bay.
Memory
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: 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 your computer).
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™
is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the
computer.
You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. See "Specifications" in your Setup Guide for information on the
type of memory supported by your computer. Install only memory modules that are compatible with your computer.
NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are covered under your computer warranty.
Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM sockets that can be accessed from the bottom of the computer.
Removing the Memory Module(s)
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the memory module securing clips.
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.
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memory module connector
securing clips (2)
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memory module
Replacing the Memory Module(s)
2. Align the notch in the memory module edge connector with the tab in the memory module connector slot.
3. Slide the module firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and press the module down until it clicks into place. If you do not hear the click, remove the
module and reinstall it.
NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot.
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tab
2
notch
memory module edge connector
CAUTION: If the base cover is difficult to close, remove the module and reinstall it. Forcing the base cover to close may damage your computer.
5. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery), or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet.
6. Turn on the computer.
As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information.
To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer, click Start
® Help and Support® Dell System Information.
Wireless Mini-Cards
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: 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 your computer).
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the
computer.
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™
is not covered by your warranty.
NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Mini-Cards from sources other than Dell.
If you ordered a wireless Mini-Card with your computer, the card is already installed.
Your computer supports two Mini-Card slots:
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one full Mini-Card slot – for WWAN
one half Mini-Card slot – for WLAN
The types of Mini-Cards supported are:
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Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) — Half Mini-Card
Mobile broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) — Full Mini-Card
NOTE: Your computer can only support one full Mini-Card and one half Mini-Card at a time.
NOTE: The WLAN slot supports a half Mini-Card.
NOTE: Depending on the configuration of the computer when it was sold, one or more of the Mini-Card slots may not have Mini-Cards installed in them.
Removing the Mini-Card
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.
3. Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini-Card.
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Mini-Card
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screws (2)
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antenna cables (2)
4. Remove the two screws that secure the Mini-Card to the system board.
5. Lift the Mini-Card out of the system board connector.
CAUTION: When the Mini-Card is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging. For more information, see "Protecting Against
Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety information that shipped with your computer.
Replacing the Mini-Card
2. Remove the new Mini-Card from its packaging.
CAUTION: Use firm and even pressure to slide the card into place. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector.
3. Insert the Mini-Card connector at a 45-degree angle into the appropriate system board connector. For example, the WLAN card connector is labeled
WLAN and so on.
4. Press the other end of the Mini-Card down into the slot on the system board.
5. Replace the two screws that secure the Mini-Card to the system board.
6. Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the Mini-Card you are installing. The following table provides the antenna cable color scheme for each Mini-
Card supported by your computer.
Connectors on the Mini-Card
WWAN (2 antenna cables)
Antenna Cable Color Scheme
Main WWAN (white triangle)
white with gray stripe
Auxiliary WWAN (black triangle) black with gray stripe
WLAN (2 or 3 antenna cables)
Main WLAN (white triangle)
white
black
Auxiliary WLAN (black triangle)
7. Secure the unused antenna cables in the protective mylar sleeve.
10. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as required. For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide.
NOTE: If you are installing a Mini-Card from a source other than Dell, you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. For more generic driver
information, see the Dell Technology Guide.
Optical Drive
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: 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 your computer).
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™
is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the
computer.
Removing the Optical Drive
7. Remove the screw that secures the optical drive to the computer base.
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10. Remove the screw that secures the optical drive to the system board.
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optical drive
11. Lift the optical drive away from the computer base.
Replacing the Optical Drive
2. Place the optical drive on the computer base.
3. Replace the screw that secures the optical drive to the system board.
6. Turn the computer over and replace the screw that secures the optical drive to the computer base.
Palm Rest
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: 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 your computer).
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™
is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you begin working inside the
computer.
Removing the Palm Rest
2. Remove any installed cards from the ExpressCard slot or the 8-in-1 Media Card Reader.
9. Turn the computer over.
10. Remove the ten screws from the base of the computer.
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CAUTION: Pull on the plastic tab on top of the connectors to avoid damaging the connectors.
NOTE: Make note of the cable routing before disconnecting the cables.
11. Disconnect the following cables from their corresponding connectors on the system board:
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power button cable — pull the cable away from the connector
battery indicator cable — pull the cable away from the connector
speaker module cable — pull the cable away from the connector
touch pad cable — lift the black tab to disconnect the cable
display cable — pull the black pull-tab to disconnect the cable
camera/microphone cable— pull the cable away from the connector
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power button cable connector
speaker module cable connector
display cable connector
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battery indicator cable connector
touch pad cable connector
camera/microphone cable connector
12. Remove the four screws from the top of the palm rest.
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palm rest
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screws (4)
CAUTION: Press and eject any installed cards from the ExpressCard slot or the 8-in--1 Media Card Reader before attempting to remove the palm
rest.
13. Starting at the back of the palm rest, use your fingers to gently ease the palm rest from the computer base by lifting the inside of the palm rest while
pulling on the outside.
CAUTION: Carefully separate the palm rest from the computer base to avoid damage to the palm rest.
14. Lift the palm rest off the computer base.
Replacing the Palm Rest
2. Route the following cables through the palm rest and connect them to the corresponding connectors on the system board:
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power button cable
battery indicator cable
speaker module cable
touch pad cable
display cable
camera/microphone
3. Align the palm rest with the computer base and gently snap the palm rest into place.
4. Replace the four screws on the top of the palm rest.
5. Turn the computer over.
6. Replace the ten screws on the computer base.
13. Replace any removed cards in the ExpressCard slot or 8-in-1 Media Card Reader.
Speaker Module
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: 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 your computer).
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™
is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the
computer.
Removing the Speaker Module
4. Remove the two screws that secure the speaker module to the computer base.
5. Make note of the speaker module cable routing.
6. Disconnect the speaker module cable from the connector on the system board.
7. Lift the speaker module off the computer base.
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screws (2)
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speaker module
speaker module cable connector
Replacing the Speaker Module
2. Replace the speaker module on the computer base and route the speaker module cable along the routing guides.
3. Replace the two screws that secure the speaker module to the computer base.
4. Connect the speaker module cable to its connector on the system board.
System Board
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: 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 your computer).
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the
computer.
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™
is not covered by your warranty.
The system board's BIOS chip contains the Service Tag, which is also visible on a barcode label on the bottom of the computer. The replacement kit for the
system board includes a CD that provides a utility for transferring the Service Tag to the replacement system board.
CAUTION: Handle components and cards by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts.
Removing the System Board
2. Remove any installed cards from the ExpressCard slot or the 8-in-1 Media Card Reader.
8. Disconnect the camera cable from the connector on the system board.
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13. Disconnect the following cables from their corresponding connectors on the system board:
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Fan cable — pull the cable away from the connector
AC adapter cable — pull the cable away from the connector
WWAN module cable — lift the black tab and pull the cable away from the connector
I/O board cable — lift the black tab and pull the cable away from the connector
Network cable — pull the cable away from the connector
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5
Fan cable connector
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AC adapter cable connector
I/O board cable connector
WWAN module cable connector
Network cable connector
14. Remove the five screws that secure the system board to the computer base.
15. Lift the system board at an angle toward the side of the computer and out of the computer base.
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system board
Replacing the System Board
2. Place the system board on the computer base.
3. Replace the five screws that secure the system board to the computer base.
4. Connect the following cables to their corresponding connectors on the system board:
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Fan cable
AC adapter cable
WWAN module cable
I/O board cable
Network cable
9. Connect the camera cable to the connector on the system board.
15. Replace any installed cards from the ExpressCard slot or 8-in-1 Media Card Reader.
CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may
result in damage to the computer.
16. Turn on the computer.
NOTE: After you have replaced the system board, enter the computer Service Tag into the BIOS of the replacement system board.
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.
WWAN Module
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: 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 your computer).
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the
computer.
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™
is not covered by your warranty.
Removing the WWAN Module
11. Lift the black tab to disconnect the WWAN module cable from the connector on the system board.
12. Remove the three screws that secure the WWAN module to the computer base
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WWAN connector
13. Turn the WWAN module over and disconnect the WWAN module cable from the connector on the WWAN module.
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