Dell Inspiron 1210 User manual

Dell™Inspiron™1210ServiceManual
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Model PP40S
September 2008 Rev. A00
Before You Begin
Replacing the Hinge Cover
Replacing the Keyboard
Replacing the Palm Rest
Replacing the Display
Replacing the Internal Card With Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
Replacing the Hard Drive
Replacing the Power Button Board
Replacing the Speaker
Communication Cards
Replacing the Power Cable
Replacing the 2-in-1 Processor and Memory Board
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
Replacing the CRT Board
Replacing the Camera
Replacing the Inverter Board
Replacing the USB Board
Replacing the System Board
Flashing the BIOS
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

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Before You Begin
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Recommended Tools
Turning Off Your Computer
Before Working Inside Your Computer
This section provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the
following conditions exist:
lYou have performed the steps in Turning Off Your Computer and Before Working Inside Your Computer.
lYou have read the safety information shipped with your computer.
lA component can be replaced or—if purchased separately—installed by performing the removal procedure in the reverse order.
Recommended Tools
The procedures in this document may require the following tools:
lSmall flat-blade screwdriver
lPhillips screwdriver
lPlastic scribe
lFlash BIOS update program CD
Turning Off Your Computer
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1. Save and close all open files and exit all open programs.
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2. Shut down the operating system:
Windows®Vista:
Click Start , click the arrow , and then click Shut Down.
Ubuntu®Dell Desktop:
Click ®Quit ®Shut down.
Ubuntu®Classic Desktop:
Click ®Shut down.
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3. Ensure that the computer and all attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut
down your operating system, press and hold the power button 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.
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NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer.
CAUTION: 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.
NOTICE: 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.
NOTICE: 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.
NOTICE: 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.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer.

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1. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched.
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2. Turn off your computer. See Turning Off Your Computer.
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3. Disconnect all telephone or network cables from the computer.
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4. Press and eject any installed cards from the 3-in-1 memory card reader.
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5. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
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6. Close the display and turn the computer over on a flat work surface.
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7. Remove the main battery:
a. Unlock the battery by sliding the battery-lock latch towards the outer edge.
b. Slide the battery-bay release latch and hold it.
c. Remove the battery from the battery bay.
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8. Turn the computer top-side up, open the display, and press the power button to ground the system board.
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NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer.
NOTICE: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. Do not use batteries designed for other Dell
computers.
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battery
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battery-lock latch
3
battery-bay release latch
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Flashing the BIOS
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Flashing the BIOS From a CD
Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive
Flashing the BIOS in Ubuntu
If a BIOS-update program CD is provided with the new system board, flash the BIOS from the CD. If you do not have a BIOS-update program CD, flash the
BIOS from the hard drive.
Flashing the BIOS From a CD
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1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is installed properly.
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2. Insert the BIOS-update program 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.
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3. Press <F2> during POST to enter the system setup program.
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4. Press <F9> to reset the computer defaults.
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5. Press <Esc>, select Save changes and reboot, and press <Enter> to save configuration changes.
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6. Remove the BIOS-update program CD from the drive and restart the computer.
Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive
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1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in, the main battery is properly installed, and a network cable is attached.
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2. Turn on the computer.
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3. Locate the latest BIOS update file for your computer at support.dell.com.
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4. Click Download Now to download the file.
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5. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this Agreement.
The File Download window appears.
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6. Click Save this program to disk and then click OK.
The Save In window appears.
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7. Click the down arrow to view the Save In menu, select Desktop, and then click Save.
The file downloads to your desktop.
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8. 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.
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9. Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen.
Flashing the BIOS in Ubuntu
NOTE: Your computer does not ship with an external optical drive. Use an external optical drive or any external storage device for the procedures that
involve discs.
NOTE: If you use a BIOS-update program CD to flash the BIOS, set up the computer to boot from a CD before inserting the CD.

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1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in, the main battery is properly installed, and a network cable is attached.
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2. Turn on the computer.
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3. Select ®Places®Documents.
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4. Create a new folder and name it BIOS.
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5. Locate the latest BIOS update file for your computer at support.dell.com.
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6. Click Download Now to download the file.
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7. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this Agreement.
The File Download window appears.
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8. Click Save this program to disk and then click OK.
The Save In window appears.
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9. Click the down arrow to view the Save In menu, select Documents®BIOS, and then click Save.
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10. 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.
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11. Open the terminal command line application and proceed as follows:
a. Type sudo -s
b. Type your password
c. Type cd Documents
d. Type cd BIOS
e. Type ./1210a00
flash start... string appears.
The computer will restart automatically once the BIOS flash is complete.
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Replacing the Internal Card With Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
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If you ordered a card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer, it is already installed.
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the palm rest. See Replacing the Palm Rest.
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3. Turn the palm rest over.
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4. Pry the card out of the securing tabs that hold the card to the palm rest.
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5. Lift the card out of the palm rest.
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6. To replace the card, snap the card into its place on the palm rest.
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7. Replace the palm rest. See Replacing the Palm Rest.
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8. Slide the battery into the battery bay, until it clicks in place and slide the battery-lock latch towards the lock position.
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CAUTION: 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.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such
as a connector on the back of the computer).
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bluetooth card cable
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bluetooth card
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securing tabs
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Replacing the Camera
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the display assembly. See Followtheinstructionsin"BeforeYouBegin"onpage9..
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3. Remove the display bezel. See Replacing the Display Bezel.
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4. Remove the display panel. See Replacing the Display Panel.
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5. Remove the camera board out of the protrusions that secure it firmly to the display frame.
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6. Disconnect the 2-in-1 camera and LVDS cable from its connector on the display frame.
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7. Remove the camera board.
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8. To replace the camera, connect 2-in-1 camera and LVDS cable to its connector.
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9. Align the camera board with the protrusions on the display frame.
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10. Press the board gently until it sits firmly in the display frame.
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11. Replace the display panel. See Replacing the Display Panel.
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12. Replace the display bezel. See Replacing the Display Bezel.
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13. Replace the display assembly. See Followtheinstructionsin"BeforeYouBegin"onpage9..
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14. Slide the battery into the battery bay, until it clicks into place.
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CAUTION: 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.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such
as a connector on the back of the computer).
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2-in1 camera and LVDS cable connector
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camera board

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Replacing the Power Cable
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the palm rest. See Replacing the Palm Rest.
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3. Remove the power cable from the power cable connector on the system board.
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4. Lift the power unit up and out of the securing tabs away from the base of the computer.
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5. To replace the power cable, gently press the power unit into the tabs on the base of the computer so that the unit sits firmly.
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6. Attach the power cable to the power cable connector on the system board.
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7. Replace the palm rest. See Replacing the Palm Rest.
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8. Slide the battery into the battery bay, until it clicks in place and slide the battery-lock latch towards the lock position.
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CAUTION: 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.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching a connector on the back panel of
the computer.
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AC adapter port
2
power cable
3
power cable connector
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Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the palm rest. See Replacing the Palm Rest.
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3. The battery is glued to the computer, use a plastic scribe to pry the coin-cell battery from the slot.
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4. Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable from the system board connector.
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5. To replace the coin-cell battery, connect the coin-cell battery cable to the system board connector.
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6. Peel off the adhesive on the coin-cell battery and adhere it to the system board.
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7. Replace the palm rest. See Replacing the Palm Rest.
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8. Slide the battery into the battery bay, until it clicks into place and slide the battery-lock latch towards the lock position.
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CAUTION: 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.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such
as a connector on the back of the computer).
NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you begin working inside the
computer.
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coin-cell battery
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Replacing the 2-in-1 Processor and Memory Board
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the palm rest. See Replacing the Palm Rest.
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3. Remove the two thermal pads on the processor.
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4. Place the thermal pads on the new 2-in-1 memory and processor board.
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5. Remove the two M2x4-mm screws that secure the 2-in-1 memory and processor board.
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6. Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on either side of 2-in-1 memory and processor board connector until the board pops up.
CAUTION: 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.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such
as a connector on the back of the computer).
NOTICE: When the 2-in-1 memory and processor board 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).
NOTE: The thermal pads may stick to the bottom of the palm rest. Remove the thermal pads from the bottom of the palm rest.
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M2x4-mm screw (2)
2
thermal pads (2)
3
tab in the connector slot
4
securing clips (2)

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7. Lift the 2-in-1 memory and processor board out of its system board connector.
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8. To replace the 2-in-1 memory and processor board, align the notch in the 2-in-1 memory and processor edge connector with the tab in the connector
slot.
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9. Slide the 2-in-1 memory and processor board firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and gently press the 2-in-1 memory and processor board down
until it clicks into place. If you do not hear the click, remove the module and reinstall it.
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10. Replace the two M2x4-mm screws that secure the processor.
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11. Replace the palm rest. See Replacing the Palm Rest.
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12. Slide the battery into the battery bay, until it clicks into place and slide the battery-lock latch towards the lock position.
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13. Update the BIOS using a flash BIOS-update program CD. See Flashing the BIOS".
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NOTICE: 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.

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Processor Heat Sink
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Removing the Processor Heat Sink
Replacing the Processor Heat Sink
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Removing the Processor Heat Sink
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the module cover (see Base Cover).
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3. Loosen the five captive screws that secure the processor heat sink to the system board.
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4. Disconnect the fan connector from the system board connector.
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5. Lift the processor heat sink out of the computer by sliding it away from the bracket.
Replacing the Processor Heat Sink
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1. Peel the backing off the thermal pad and adhere the pad to the portion of the processor heat sink that covers the processor.
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2. Slide the processor heat sink under the bracket and align the five captive screws with the screw holes on the system board.
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3. Tighten the five captive screws.
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4. Connect the fan connector to the system board connector.
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5. Replace the module cover (see Base Cover).
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6. Slide the battery into the battery bay, until it clicks into place.
CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such
as a connector on the back of the computer).
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processor heat sink
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captive screws (5)
3
fan connector
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NOTE: The fan is a part of the processor heat sink.
NOTE: The original thermal pad can be reused if the original processor and processor heat sink are reinstalled together. If either the processor or the
processor 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.

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Replacing the Display
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Replacing the Display Assembly
Replacing the Display Bezel
Replacing the Display Panel
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Replacing the Display Assembly
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1. Followtheinstructionsin"BeforeYouBegin"onpage9.
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2. Remove the palm rest. See Replacing the Palm Rest.
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3. Pull the display cable tab to disconnect the display cable from the system board connector.
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4. Disconnect the 2-in-1 camera and LVDS cable from the system board connector.
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5. Remove the four M2.5 x 3-mm screws from the display hinges.
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6. Lift and remove the display assembly from the computer base.
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CAUTION: 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.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such
as a connector on the back of the computer).
NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you begin working inside the
computer.
NOTE: Note how the display cable and the 2-in-1 camera and LVDS cable have been connected on the system board.
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display
2
M2.5 x 3-mm screws (4)
3
2-in-1 cable: camera end
4
2-in-1 cable: LVDS end

7. To replace the display assembly, route and connect the display cable to the connector on the system board.
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8. Route and connect the 2-in-1 camera and LVDS cable to the connector on the system board.
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9. Replace the four M2.5 x 3-mm screws on each side of the display assembly.
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10. Replace the palm rest. See Replacing the Palm Rest.
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11. Slide the battery into the battery bay, until it clicks in place and slide the battery-lock latch towards the lock position.
Replacing the Display Bezel
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1. Remove the display assembly (see Followtheinstructionsin"BeforeYouBegin"onpage9.).
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2. Remove the two rubber bumpers at the bottom of the display bezel on either side.
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3. Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws at the bottom of the display bezel on either side.
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4. Using your fingertips, carefully pry up the inside edge of the display bezel.
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5. Remove the display bezel.
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6. To replace the display bezel, align the display bezel over the display panel, and gently snap into place.
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7. Replace the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws at the bottom of the display bezel on either side.
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NOTICE: The display bezel is extremely fragile. Be careful when removing it to prevent damaging the bezel.
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M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2)
2
rubber bumpers(2)
3
display bezel
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8. Replace the two rubber bumpers at the bottom of the display bezel on either side.
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9. Replace the display assembly (see Followtheinstructionsin"BeforeYouBegin"onpage9.).
Replacing the Display Panel
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1. Remove the display assembly (see Followtheinstructionsin"BeforeYouBegin"onpage9.).
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2. Remove the display bezel (see Replacing the Display Bezel).
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3. Remove the six M2.5 x 3-mm screws securing the display panel.
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4. Disconnect the cables from the connectors on either side of the inverter board and the 2-in-1 camera and LVDS cable from the connector on the camera
board.
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5. Remove the display panel.
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M2.5 x 3-mm screws (6)
2
inverter board connectors (2)
3
connector on the camera board
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NOTE: Note how the cables have been routed to the display panel.
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2-in-1 camera and LVDS cable

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6. Remove the 2-in-1 camera and LVDS cable.
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7. Remove the four M2 x 2.5-mm screws (two on each side) that secure the display panel bracket to the display panel.
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8. To replace the display panel, align the display panel bracket with the display panel.
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9. Replace the four M2 x 2.5-mm screws that secure the display panel brackets to each side of the display panel.
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10. Replace the 2-in-1 camera and LVDS cable.
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11. Align the display panel with the display panel frame and replace the six M2.5 x 3-mm screws.
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12. Route the cables back through their routing channels.
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13. Replace the cables from the connectors on either side of the inverter board and the 2-in-1 camera and LVDS cable from the connector on the camera
board.
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14. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Display Bezel).
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15. Replace the display assembly (see Followtheinstructionsin"BeforeYouBegin"onpage9.).
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display panel bracket
2
M2 x 2.5-mm screws (4)

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Replacing the Hard Drive
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the palm rest. See Replacing the Palm Rest.
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3. Remove the hard drive cable from the hard-drive system board connector.
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4. Lift the hard drive out of the hard drive compartment.
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5. Detach the hard drive cable from the hard drive cable connector.
CAUTION: 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: If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive.
NOTICE: 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.
NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard drive.
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.
NOTICE: 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).
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hard-drive cable
2
hard-drive system board connector
3
hard drive
4
hard-drive compartment
5
hard-drive cable connector
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6. Remove the hard drive from the rubber case.
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7. To replace the hard drive, replace the rubber case onto the hard drive.
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8. Attach the hard drive cable to the hard drive cable connector.
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9. Place the hard drive in the hard drive compartment.
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10. Attach the hard drive cable to the hard-drive system board connector.
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11. Replace the palm rest. See Replacing the Palm Rest.
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12. Slide the battery into the battery bay, until it clicks into place and slide the battery-lock latch towards the lock position.
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13. Install the operating system for your computer, as needed. See "Restoring Your Operating System" in your computer Setup Guide or Ubuntu Quick Start
Guide.
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14. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as needed. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" in your Dell Technology Guide.
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Replacing the Hinge Cover
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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2. Open the display as far as possible.
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3. Pry out the hinge cover from side to side.
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4. Remove the hinge cover.
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5. To replace the hinge cover, align the tabs on the hinge cover to the top of the keyboard and press the hinge cover back in place.
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6. Slide the battery into the battery bay, until it clicks in place and slide the battery-lock latch towards the lock position.
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CAUTION: 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.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such
as a connector on the back of the computer).
NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you begin working inside the
computer.
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hinge cover
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securing tabs