Dell Inspiron 6000 User manual

DellInspiron™6000ServiceManual
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
Abbreviations and Acronyms
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Model PP12L
December 2004 Rev. A00
Before You Begin
System Components
Internal Card With Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
Hard Drive
Optical Drive
Memory Module and Modem
Hinge Cover
Keyboard
Coin-Cell Battery
Mini PCI Card
Display Assembly and Display Latch
Palm Rest
Video Card/Thermal-Cooling Assembly
MCH Heat Sink
Fan
Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Microprocessor Module
System Board
Speakers
Flashing the BIOS
Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors
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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Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
Recommended Tools
Computer Orientation
Screw Identification
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
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1. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent scratching the computer cover.
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2. Save any work in progress and exit all open programs.
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3. Turn off the computer and all attached devices.
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4. If the computer is connected to a docking device, undock it.
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5. Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet.
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6. To avoid possible damage to the system board, wait 10 to 20 seconds and then disconnect any attached devices.
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7. Disconnect all other external cables from the computer.
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8. Close the display and turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface.
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9. Slide the battery-bay latch release on the bottom of the computer, and then remove the battery from the bay.
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. Read and follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide that came with the 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.
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 microprocessor by its edges, not by its pins.
NOTICE: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain-relief loop, not on the cable itself. Some cables have a connector 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.
NOTE: Ensure that the computer is off and not in a power management mode. If you cannot shut down the computer using the operating system, press
and hold the power button for 4 seconds.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer.
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battery-bay latch release

Recommended Tools
The procedures in this document require the following tools:
l#1 Phillips screwdriver
l¼-inch flat-blade screwdriver
lSmall plastic scribe
lFlash BIOS update program (see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com)
Computer Orientation
Screw Identification
When you are removing and replacing components, print "Screw Identification" as a tool to lay out and keep track of the screws. The placemat provides the
number of screws and their sizes.
2
battery
1
front
2
left
3
back
4
right
Hard Drive:
(2 each)
Optical Drive:
(1 each)
Keyboard:
(2 each)
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Modem:
Display Assembly:
Display Bezel:

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(1 each)
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(4 each)
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(rubber bumpers —6 each)
(screws —6 each)
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Display Panel:
(8 each)
Palm Rest: (top)
(1 each)
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Palm Rest: (bottom)
(13 each)
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MCH Heat Sink
(2 each)
(1 each)—for a computer with a video card/thermal-cooling assembly
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Fan:
(2 each)
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Speakers:
(2 total —1 per speaker)
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System Board:
(3 each)
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Flashing the BIOS
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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 floppy disk or CD, and turn on 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 <Alt> and <f> 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 flash BIOS update program floppy disk or CD from the drive and restart the computer.
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NOTICE: Plug the AC adapter into a known good power source to prevent a loss of power. Failure to do so may cause system damage.
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.
NOTICE: Do not interrupt this process once it begins. Doing so may cause system damage.

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Internal Card With Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
DellInspiron™6000ServiceManual
Removing the Card
Replacing the Card
Removing the Card
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1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."
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2. Remove the battery.
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3. Use a plastic scribe to pry the card door open.
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4. Disconnect the card from the card door ribbon.
CAUTION: Before you perform the following procedures, see the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such
as the back panel) on the computer.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer.
NOTE: If you ordered an internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer, the card is already installed.
NOTICE: The card door has a ribbon that is connected to the internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology attached. Be careful when removing the
card door. Failure to do so could damage the ribbon cable and the Bluetooth card.
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card door ribbon
2
internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology
3
card door

Replacing the Card
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1. To replace the card, connect the card to the cable and insert it into the compartment.
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2. Replace the card door by inserting the small center tab into the notch at the base of the compartment, and snap the door into place.
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3. Replace the battery.
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card connector
2
internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology

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Coin-Cell Battery
DellInspiron™6000ServiceManual
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
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1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."
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2. Remove the hinge cover.
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3. Remove the keyboard.
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4. Remove the tape that secures the coin-cell battery into place.
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5. Use your finger or a plastic scribe to pry the battery from the system board.
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
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1. When you replace the battery, insert it into the circular socket with the positive side up, and then push it into place.
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CAUTION: Before you perform the following procedures, see the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such
as the back panel) on the computer.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer.
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tape
2
coin-cell battery

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Microprocessor Module
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Removing the Microprocessor Module
Replacing the Microprocessor Module
Removing the Microprocessor Module
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1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."
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2. Remove the Mini PCI card (if applicable) and the optical drive.
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3. Remove the hard drive.
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4. Remove the hinge cover.
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5. Remove the keyboard.
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6. Remove the display assembly.
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7. Remove the palm rest.
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8. Remove the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly.
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9. 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.
CAUTION: Before you perform the following procedures, see the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such
as the back panel) on the computer.
NOTICE: Do not touch the processor die. Press and hold the microprocessor down on the substrate on which the die is mounted while turning the cam
screw to prevent intermittent contact between the cam screw and microprocessor.
NOTICE: To avoid damage to the microprocessor, hold the screwdriver so that it is perpendicular to the microprocessor when turning the cam screw.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer.
NOTICE: To ensure maximum cooling for the microprocessor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly. The
oils in your skin reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal pads.
NOTICE: When removing the microprocessor module, pull the module straight up. Be careful not to bend the pins on the microprocessor module.
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ZIF socket
2
screwdriver (perpendicular
to microprocessor)

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10. Lift the microprocessor module from the ZIF socket.
Replacing the Microprocessor Module
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1. Align the pin-1 corner of the microprocessor module with the pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket, and insert the microprocessor module.
When the microprocessor module is correctly seated, all four corners are aligned at the same height. If one or more corners of the module are higher
than the others, the module is not seated correctly.
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2. Tighten the ZIF socket by turning the cam screw clockwise to secure the microprocessor module to the system board.
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3. Perform the steps in "Removing the Microprocessor Module" in reverse order.
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4. Update the BIOS using a flash BIOS update program floppy disk or CD. For instructions on how to flash the BIOS, see "Flashing the BIOS."
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3
ZIF-socket cam screw
4
pin-1 corner
NOTE: The ZIF-socket cam screw secures the microprocessor to the system board. Take note of the arrow on the ZIF-socket cam screw, which indicates
the direction to turn the cam screw.
NOTICE: Ensure that the cam lock is in the fully open position before seating the microprocessor module. Seating the microprocessor module properly in
the ZIF socket does not require force.
NOTICE: A microprocessor module that is not properly seated can result in an intermittent connection or permanent damage to the microprocessor and
ZIF socket.
NOTE: The pin-1 corner of the microprocessor module has a triangle that aligns with the triangle on the pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket.
NOTICE: You must position the microprocessor module correctly in the ZIF socket to avoid permanent damage to the module and the socket.

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Display Assembly and Display Latch
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Display Assembly
Display Bezel
Display Panel
Display Latch
Display Assembly
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Removing the Display Assembly
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1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."
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2. Remove the hinge cover.
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3. Remove the keyboard.
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4. Open the display all the way (180 degrees) so that it lies flat against your work surface.
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5. Remove the four M2.5 x 5-mm screws (two on each side) that connect the display assembly to the computer.
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6. Loosen the screw that connects the grounding wire to the system board.
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7. Use the pull-tab to disconnect the display cable from the system board.
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8. If a wireless Mini PCI card is installed, disconnect the antenna cables from the card.
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9. Lift the display assembly from the computer.
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CAUTION: Before you perform the following procedures, see the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such
as the back panel) on the computer.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer.
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grounding wire screw
5
routing channel for antenna cables
2
display cable connector
6
system board connector
3
antenna cables (2)
7
routing channel for display cable
4
M2.5 x 5-mm screws (4)
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Replacing the Display Assembly
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1. Align the display assembly over the screw holes in the base of the computer.
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2. Replace the four M2.5 x 5-mm screws.
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3. Connect the display cable to the system board connector, and route the display cable in the cable-routing channel.
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4. Tighten the screw that connects the grounding wire to the system board.
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5. If a wireless Mini PCI card is installed, re-route the antenna cables and connect them to the card.
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6. Replace the keyboard.
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7. Replace the hinge cover.
Display Bezel
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Removing the Display Bezel
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1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."
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2. Remove the hinge cover.
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3. Remove the keyboard.
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4. Remove the display assembly.
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5. Remove the six rubber bumpers.
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6. Remove the six M2.5 x 5-mm screws from around the display assembly, and remove the display bezel.
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7. Use your fingers to separate the bezel from the display assembly by lifting the inside edge of the bezel away from the display assembly. Pull the bezel
from the top edge toward the center of the panel to open the snaps.
CAUTION: Before you perform the following procedures, see the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such
as the back panel) on the computer.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer.
NOTICE: Carefully separate the bezel from the display assembly to avoid damage to the bezel.

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Replacing the Display Bezel
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1. Starting at the hinge end of the bezel (the end with the DELL label), use your fingers to snap the bezel to the display panel.
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2. Replace the six M2.5 x 5-mm screws on the front of the bezel.
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3. Replace the six rubber bumpers around the display assembly.
Display Panel
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Removing the Display Panel
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1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."
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2. Remove the hinge cover.
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3. Remove the keyboard.
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4. Remove the display assembly.
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5. Remove the display bezel.
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6. Starting with the screw labeled "1," remove the eight M2 x 3-mm screws in order (four on each side) from the display panel.
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7. Lift the display panel out of the display cover.
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display bezel
2
M2.5 x 5-mm screws (6)
3
rubber bumpers (6)
CAUTION: Before you perform the following procedures, see the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer.

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8. Press in both sides of the top flex-cable connector, and pull the top flex-cable connector away from the display connector.
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9. Use the pull-tab to disconnect the bottom flex-cable connector from the inverter connector.
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Replacing the Display Panel
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1. Reconnect the top flex-cable connector to the top display connector.
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display panel screw #1
2
display panel
3
display cover
4
display panel screw #5
5
M2 x 3-mm screws (8)
1
pull-tab on bottom flex-cable connector
2
top flex-cable connector
3
display connector
4
inverter connector

2. Reconnect the bottom flex-cable connector to the inverter connector.
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3. Place the display panel inside the display cover.
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4. Replace the eight M2 x 3-mm screws (four on each side) around the display panel.
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5. Replace the display bezel.
Display Latch
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Removing the Display Latch
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1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."
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2. Remove the hinge cover.
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3. Remove the keyboard.
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4. Remove the display.
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5. Remove the display bezel.
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6. Slide the latch to the right and lift up.
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7. Remove the spring that attaches the latch to the display panel.
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Replacing the Display Latch
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1. Replace the spring that attaches the latch to the display cover.
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2. Align the latch with the display cover and slide the latch to the left to secure it into place.
CAUTION: Before you perform the following procedures, see the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer.
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spring
2
display latch

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Fan
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Removing the Fan
Replacing the Fan
Removing the Fan
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1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."
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2. Remove the Mini PCI card (if applicable) and the optical drive.
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3. Remove the hard drive.
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4. Remove the hinge cover.
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5. Remove the keyboard.
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6. Remove the display assembly.
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7. Remove the palm rest.
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8. Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws, and disconnect the connector that connects the fan to the system board.
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9. Lift the fan out of the computer.
CAUTION: Before you perform the following procedures, see the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such
as the back panel) on the computer.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer.
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fan
2
M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2)
3
fan cable
4
system board connector

Replacing the Fan
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1. Align the fan and system board screw holes and place the fan on the system board.
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2. Replace the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws.
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3. Connect the fan cable to the system board.
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Hard Drive
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Removing the Hard Drive
Replacing the Hard Drive
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
Removing the Hard Drive
Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell.
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1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."
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2. Turn the computer over and remove the two M3 x 3-mm screws.
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3. Slide the hard drive out of the computer.
Replacing the Hard Drive
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1. Slide the drive into the bay until it is fully seated.
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2. Replace and tighten the screws.
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3. If the new hard drive is not already pre-imaged, install the operating system and device drivers for your computer.
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.
CAUTION: Before you perform the following procedures, see the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer.
NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer before removing the hard drive. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is on, in
standby mode, or in hibernate mode.
NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile; even a slight bump can damage the drive.
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M3 x 3-mm screws (2)
2
hard drive
NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in your
Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to slide the drive into place. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector.

Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
Return your old hard drive to Dell in its original or comparable foam packaging. Otherwise, the hard drive may be damaged in transit.
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NOTE: The old hard drive should be inserted in the replacement drive's anti-static bag before packing in foam.
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hard drive
2
foam packaging