Dell Vostro 1450 User manual

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Dell™Studio™1450/1457/1458ServiceManual
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
IfyoupurchasedaDell™nSeriescomputer,anyreferencesinthisdocumenttoMicrosoft®Windows®operating systems are not applicable.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
©2009DellInc.Allrightsreserved.
Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden.
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ModelP03GseriesRegulatorytypeP03G001
November2009Rev.A00
Before You Begin
Battery
Base Cover
Memory
Hard Drive
Wireless Mini-Cards
Keyboard
Palm Rest 
I/O Board
Speaker Module
Optical Drive
System Board
Processor Heat Sink Assembly
Processor
Coin-Cell Battery
WWAN Module
Display
Camera Module
Internal Module With Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
Flashing the BIOS
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

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I/O Board
Removing the I/O Board
Replacing the I/O Board
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Removing the I/O Board
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).
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3. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Base Cover).
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4. Remove the memory modules (see Removing the Memory Module(s)).
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5. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Hard Drive).
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6. Remove any installed Mini-Cards (see Removing the Mini-Card).
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7. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).
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8. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest).
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9. Lift the black tab to disconnect the I/O board cable from the connectors on the I/O board and the system board.
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10. Remove the two screws that secure the I/O board to the computer base.
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11. Lift the I/O board out of the computer base.
Replacing the I/O Board
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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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.
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screws (2)
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I/O board
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I/O board cable
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2. Place the I/O board on the computer base.
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3. Replace the two screws that secure the I/O board to the computer base.
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4. Connect the I/O board cable to the connectors on the I/O board and the system board.
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5. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest).
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6. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard).
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7. Replace the memory modules (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)).
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8. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Hard Drive).
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9. Replace the Mini-Cards, if applicable (see Replacing the Mini-Card).
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10. Replace the base cover (see Replacing the Base Cover).
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11. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).
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Battery
Removing the Battery
Replacing the Battery
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Removing the Battery
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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2. Turn the computer over.
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3. Slide the battery release latch until it clicks into place.
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4. Slide the battery out of the battery bay.
Replacing the Battery
To replace the battery, slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place.
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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.
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battery
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battery release latch

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Before You Begin
Recommended Tools
Turning Off Your Computer
Before Working Inside Your Computer
This manual provides instructions 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 that shipped with your computer.
l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:
lSmall flat screwdriver
lPhillips screwdriver
lPlastic scribe
lHex nut driver
lBIOS upgrade CD or the BIOS executable update program available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com
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. 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.
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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.
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1. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched.
CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer.
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.
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2. Turn off your computer (see Turning Off Your Computer) and all attached devices.
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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 ExpressCard slot or the 8-in--1 Media Card Reader.
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5. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
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6. Disconnect all attached devices from your computer.
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7. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).
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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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CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device.
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the
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Flashing the BIOS
Flashing the BIOS From a CD
Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive
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
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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 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.
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3. Press <F2> during POST to enter the system setup program.
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4. Press <Esc> and then select Load Setup Defaults and select Yes in the pop-up window to reset the computer defaults.
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5. Remove the BIOS upgrade CD from the drive.
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6. Select Exit Saving Changes and select Yes in the pop-up window to save configuration changes.
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7. The BIOS upgrade finishes and the computer restarts automatically.
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. Go to the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.
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4. Click Drivers & Downloads®Select Model.
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5. Select the type of product in the Select Your Product Family list.
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6. Select the product brand in the Select Your Product Line list.
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7. Select the product model number in the Select Your Product Model list.
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8. Click Confirm.
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9. A list of results appear on the screen. Click BIOS.
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10. Click Download Now to download the latest BIOS file.
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11. The File Download window appears.
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12. Click Save to save the file on your desktop. The file downloads to your desktop.
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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.
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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.
NOTE: If you have selected a different model and want to start over again, click Start Over on the top right of the menu.

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14. Double-click the file on the desktop and follow the procedures on the screen.
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Internal Module With Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
Bluetooth Card
Bluetooth Board
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Bluetooth Card
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Removing the Bluetooth Card
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the system board (see Removing the System Board).
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3. Remove the WWAN module (see Removing the WWAN Module).
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4. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly).
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5. Remove the display bezel (see Removing the Display Bezel).
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6. Remove the screw that secures the bluetooth card to the bluetooth board.
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7. Lift and slide the bluetooth card off the bluetooth board.
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Replacing the Bluetooth Card
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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2. Slide the bluetooth card below the tab.
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3. Replace the screw that secures the bluetooth card to the bluetooth board.
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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.
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screw
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bluetooth card
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tab
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4. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Display Bezel).
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5. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly).
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6. Replace the WWAN module (see Replacing the WWAN Module).
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7. Replace the system board (see Replacing the System Board).
Bluetooth Board
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Removing the Bluetooth Board
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the bluetooth card (see Removing the Bluetooth Card).
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3. Disconnect the bluetooth board cable from the bluetooth board cable connector.
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4. Using the pull-tab, lift and slide the bluetooth board away from the display cover.
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Replacing the Bluetooth Board
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1. Slide the bluetooth board until it is firmly seated under the tabs.
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2. Connect the bluetooth board cable to the connector on the bluetooth board.
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3. Replace the bluetooth card (see Replacing the Bluetooth Card).
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pull-tab
2
bluetooth board cable connector
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tabs (2)
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Camera Module
Removing the Camera Module
Replacing the Camera Module
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Removing the Camera Module
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the system board (see Removing the System Board).
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3. Remove the WWAN module (see Removing the WWAN Module).
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4. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly).
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5. Remove the display bezel (see Removing the Display Bezel).
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6. Remove the display panel (see Removing the Display Panel).
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7. Disconnect the camera module cable from the camera module cable connector.
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8. Remove the two screws securing the camera module to the display cover.
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9. Lift the camera module off the display cover.
Replacing the Camera Module
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Align the camera module over the screw holes on the display 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: 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.
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screws (2)
2
camera module
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camera module cable connector
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3. Replace the two screws that secure the camera module to the display cover.
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4. Connect the camera module cable to the connector on the camera module.
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5. Replace the display panel (see Replacing the Display Panel).
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6. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Display Bezel).
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7. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly).
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8. Replace the WWAN module (see Replacing the WWAN Module).
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9. Replace the system board (see Replacing the System Board).
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Coin-Cell Battery
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
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Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the system board (see Removing the System Board).
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3. Turn the system board over.
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4. Use a plastic scribe to push the coin-cell battery upward to release it from the slot.
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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2. Replace the coin-cell battery with the positive (+) side facing upwards.
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3. Replace the system board (see Replacing the System Board).
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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.
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system board
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coin-cell battery
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plastic scribe
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Base Cover
Removing the Base Cover
Replacing the Base Cover
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Removing the Base Cover
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).
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3. Turn the computer over and loosen the six captive screws on the base cover.
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4. Lift the base cover off the computer.
Replacing the Base Cover
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Align the base cover tabs to the base.
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3. Slide the base cover tabs under the base.
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4. Tighten the six captive screws that secure the base cover to the computer.
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5. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery) or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet.
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6. Turn on the computer.
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.
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captive screws (6)
2
base cover
3
base cover tabs (5)
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CAUTION: If the base cover is difficult to close, remove the cover and replace it. Forcing the cover to close may damage your computer.

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Processor
Removing the Processor
Replacing the Processor
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Removing the Processor
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the system board (see Removing the System Board).
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3. Remove the processor heat sink assembly (see Removing the Processor Heat Sink Assembly).
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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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5. Use a processor extraction tool to remove the processor.
Replacing the 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.
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.
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processor
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pin-1 corner of processor
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ZIF socket
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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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.
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3. Tighten the ZIF socket by turning the cam screw clockwise to secure the processor to the system board.
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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.
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5. Replace the processor heat sink assembly (see Replacing the Processor Heat Sink Assembly).
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6. Replace the system board (see Replacing the System Board).
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7. Update the BIOS using a flash BIOS-update program CD (see Flashing the BIOS).
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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.
CAUTION: To prevent intermittent contact between the ZIF-socket cam screw and the processor when removing or replacing the processor, press
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Processor Heat Sink Assembly
Removing the Processor Heat Sink Assembly
Replacing the Processor Heat Sink Assembly
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Removing the Processor Heat Sink Assembly
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the system board (see Removing the System Board).
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3. Turn the system board over and loosen the seven captive spring screws that secure the processor heat sink assembly to the system board.
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4. Lift the processor heat sink assembly off the system board.
Replacing the Processor Heat Sink Assembly
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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.
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is not covered by your warranty.
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captive spring screws (7)
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processor heat sink
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.

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2. Peel the backing off the thermal cooling pad and adhere the pad to the portion of the heat sink that covers the processor.
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3. Place the processor heat sink assembly on the system board.
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4. Tighten the seven captive spring screws that secure the processor heat sink assembly to the system board.
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5. Replace the system board (see Replacing the System Board).
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Display
Display Assembly
Display Bezel
Display Panel
Display Panel Bracket
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Display Assembly
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Removing the Display Assembly
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the system board (see Removing the System Board).
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3. Remove the WWAN module (see Removing the WWAN Module).
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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.
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.
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screws (2)