Dell XPS L701X User manual

Dell™XPS™L701XServiceManual
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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October 2010 Rev. A00
Regulatorymodel:P09EseriesRegulatorytype:P09E001
Before You Begin
Battery
Module Cover
Memory Module(s)
Wireless Mini-Card(s)
Hard Drive(s)
Optical Drive
Palm-Rest Assembly
Keyboard
Power-Button Board
Coin-Cell Battery
Display
Internal Card With Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
Camera Module
Top Cover
Subwoofer
AC-Adapter Connector
Fan
Heat Sink
Processor Module
I/O Board
TV Antenna Connector
USB Board
System Board
Speakers
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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TV Antenna Connector
Dell™XPS™L701XServiceManual
Removing the TV Antenna Connector
Replacing the TV Antenna Connector
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Removing the TV Antenna Connector
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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 module cover (see Removing the Module Cover).
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4. Remove the memory module(s) (see Removing the Memory Module(s)).
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5. Follow the instructions in step 5 in Removing the Hard Drive(s).
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6. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Optical Drive).
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7. Remove the palm-rest assembly (see Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly).
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8. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).
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9. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly).
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10. Remove the Mini-Card(s) (see Removing the Mini-Card(s)).
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11. Remove the bluetooth card (see Removing the Bluetooth Card).
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12. Follow the instructions from step 13 to step 18 in Removing the Top Cover.
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13. Disconnect the speaker cable from the connector on the I/O board.
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: 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 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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14. Turn the top-cover assembly over.
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15. Remove the I/O board (see Removing the I/O Board).
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16. Make note of the TV antenna connector cable routing and remove the cable from the routing guides.
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17. Remove the two screws that secure the TV antenna connector to the top cover.
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18. Carefully ease the TV antenna connector off the slot in the top cover and lift it off the top cover.
Replacing the TV Antenna Connector
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Align the TV antenna connector with the slot on the top cover and place the TV antenna connector on the top cover.
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3. Replace the two screws that secure the TV antenna connector to the top cover.
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4. Route the TV antenna connector cable through the routing guides.
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5. Replace the I/O board (see Replacing the I/O Board).
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6. Connect the speaker cable to the connector on the I/O board.
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7. Follow the instructions from step 11 to step 15 in Replacing the Top Cover.
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8. Replace the bluetooth card (see Replacing the Bluetooth Card).
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9. Replace the Mini-Card(s) (see Replacing the Mini-Card(s)).
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10. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly).
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11. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard).
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12. Replace the palm-rest assembly (see Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly).
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13. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive).
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14. Follow the instructions in step 5 in Replacing the Hard Drive(s).
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15. Replace the memory module(s) (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)).
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speaker cable
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TV antenna connector
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TV antenna connector cable
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top cover

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16. Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Module Cover).
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17. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).
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CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may
result in damage to the computer.

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Audio Video Board
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Removing the Audio Video (AV) Board
Replacing the Audio Video (AV) Board
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Removing the Audio Video (AV) Board
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the back cover (see Removing the Back Cover).
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3. Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 5 in Removing the Front Stand.
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4. Remove the AV board shield (see Removing the Audio Video (AV) Board Shield).
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5. Disconnect the AV board cables from the connectors on the AV board.
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6. Remove the five screws that secure the AV board to the chassis.
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7. Lift the AV board away from the chassis.
Replacing the Audio Video (AV) Board
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Align the screw holes on the AV board with the screw holes on the chassis.
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3. Replace the five screws that secure the AV board to the chassis.
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4. Connect the AV board cables to the connectors on the AV board.
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5. Replace the AV board shield (see Replacing the Audio Video (AV) Board Shield).
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6. Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in Replacing the Front Stand.
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7. Replace the back cover (see Replacing the Back 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: 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 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).
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AV board
2
screws (5)

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8. Connect your computer and all attached devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
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CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may
result in damage to the computer.

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Audio Video Board Shield
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Removing the Audio Video (AV) Board Shield
Replacing the Audio Video (AV) Board Shield
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Removing the Audio Video (AV) Board Shield
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the back cover (see Removing the Back Cover).
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3. Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 5 in Removing the Front Stand.
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4. Remove the three screws that secure the AV board shield to the chassis.
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5. Lift the AV board shield away from the chassis.
Replacing the Audio Video (AV) Board Shield
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Align the screw holes on the AV board shield with the screw holes on the chassis.
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3. Replace the three screws that secure the AV board shield to the chassis.
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4. Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in Replacing the Front Stand.
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5. Replace the back cover (see Replacing the Back Cover).
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6. Connect your computer and all attached devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
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: 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 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).
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AV-board shield
2
screws (3)
CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may
result in damage to the computer.

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Audio Video Board Cable
Dell™Inspiron™One2305/2310ServiceManual
Removing the Audio Video (AV) Board Cable
Replacing the Audio Video (AV) Board Cable
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Removing the Audio Video (AV) Board Cable
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the back cover (see Removing the Back Cover).
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3. Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 5 in Removing the Front Stand.
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4. Remove the AV board shield (see Removing the Audio Video (AV) Board Shield).
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5. Disconnect the AV board cable from the connector on the AV Board.
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6. Remove the AV board (see Removing the Audio Video (AV) Board).
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7. Remove the system board (see Removing the System Board).
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8. Remove the display panel (see Removing the Display Panel).
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9. Make note of the AV board cable routing and release the cable from the securing tapes.
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10. Remove the AV board cable from the routing guide.
Replacing the Audio Video (AV) Board Cable
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Route the AV board cable through the routing guide and secure it with the tapes.
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3. Replace the system board (see Replacing the System Board).
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4. Replace the display panel (see Replacing the Display Panel).
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: 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 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).
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AV board cable

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5. Replace the AV board (see Replacing the Audio Video (AV) Board).
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6. Connect the AV board cable to the connector on the AV board.
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7. Replace the AV board shield (see Replacing the Audio Video (AV) Board Shield).
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8. Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in Replacing the Front Stand.
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9. Replace the back cover (see Replacing the Back Cover).
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10. Connect your computer and all attached devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
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CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may
result in damage to the computer.

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Audio Video Button Board
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Removing the Audio Video (AV) Button Board
Replacing the Audio Video (AV) Button Board
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Removing the Audio Video (AV) Button Board
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the back cover (see Removing the Back Cover).
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3. Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 5 in Removing the Front Stand.
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4. Disconnect the AV button board cable from the connector on the AV button board.
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5. Remove the two screws that secure the AV button board to the chassis.
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6. Carefully slide and lift the AV button board away from the computer.
Replacing the Audio Video (AV) Button Board
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Gently slide the AV button board into the slot on the middle frame.
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3. Align the screw holes on the AV button board with the screw holes on the chassis
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4. Replace the two screws that secure the AV button board to the chassis.
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5. Connect the AV button board cable to the connector on the AV button board.
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6. Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in Replacing the Front Stand.
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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: 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 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).
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AV button board cable
2
AV button board
3
screws (2)

7. Replace the back cover (see Replacing the Back Cover).
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8. Connect your computer and all attached devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
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CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may
result in damage to the computer.

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Back Cover
Dell™Inspiron™One2305/2310ServiceManual
Removing the Back Cover
Replacing the Back Cover
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Removing the Back Cover
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Place the computer face down on a flat surface.
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3. Remove the two screws that secure the back cover to the computer.
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4. Slide and lift the back cover off the computer.
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5. Place the back cover in a secure location.
Replacing the Back Cover
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Align the tabs on the back cover with the slots on the middle frame and then slide the back cover into place.
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3. Replace the two screws that secure the back cover to the computer.
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4. Place the computer in an upright position.
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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: 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 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: Ensure that sufficient space exists to support the computer with the computer cover removed—at least 30 cm (1 ft.) of desk top space.
CAUTION: Before opening your computer, ensure that you place the computer on a soft cloth or clean surface to avoid any scratches on the
display.
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middle frame
2
back cover
3
screws (2)

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5. Connect your computer and all attached devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
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CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may
result in damage to the computer.

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Battery
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Removing the Battery
Replacing the Battery
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Removing the Battery
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Turn the computer over.
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3. Slide the battery release latch to the side.
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4. Lift the battery up at an angle and remove it from the battery bay.
Replacing the Battery
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Align the tabs on the battery with the slots in the battery bay and press the battery down until it clicks into place.
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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: 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 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 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
2
battery release latch
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer.

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B-CAS Card (Optional)
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Removing the B-CAS Card
Replacing the B-CAS Card
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Removing the B-CAS Card
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the back cover (see Removing the Back Cover).
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3. Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 5 in Removing the Front Stand.
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4. Remove the system-board shield (see Removing the System-Board Shield).
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5. Remove the two screws that secure the B-CAS card to the chassis.
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6. Carefully slide the B-CAS card out of the B-CAS card location.
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7. Disconnect the B-CAS-card cable from the connector on the TV tuner card.
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8. Lift the B-CAS card away from the computer.
Replacing the B-CAS Card
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Connect the B-CAS-card cable to the connector on the TV tuner card.
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3. Carefully slide the B-CAS card into the B-CAS card location.
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4. Align the screw holes on the B-CAS card with the screw holes on the chassis.
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5. Replace the two screws that secure the B-CAS card to the chassis.
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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: 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 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).
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B-CAS-card cable
2
B-CAS card
3
screws (2)

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6. Replace the system-board shield (see Removing the System-Board Shield).
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7. Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in Replacing the Front Stand.
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8. Replace the back cover (see Replacing the Back Cover).
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9. Connect your computer and all attached devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
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CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may
result in damage to the computer.

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Before You Begin
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Recommended Tools
Turning Off Your Computer
Before Working Inside Your Computer
This manual 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 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 procedures in this document may require the following tools:
lSmall flat-blade screwdriver
lPhillips screwdriver
lPlastic scribe
lBIOS executable update program available 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. To shut down the operating system, click Start and then click Shut Down.
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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.
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2. Turn off your computer (see Turning Off Your Computer) and all attached devices.
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.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the 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 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
computer.
CAUTION: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back
of the computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate static electricity, which could harm internal
components.

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Flashing the BIOS
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The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board. To flash the BIOS:
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1. Turn on the computer.
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2. Go to support.dell.com/support/downloads.
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3. Locate the BIOS update file for your computer:
If you have your computer's Service Tag:
a. Click Enter a Tag.
b. Enter your computer's Service Tag in the Enter a service tag: field, click Go, and proceed to step 4.
If you do not have your computer's Service Tag:
a. Click Select Model.
b. Select the type of product in the Select Your Product Family list.
c. Select the product brand in the Select Your Product Line list.
d. Select the product model number in the Select Your Product Model list.
e. Click Confirm.
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4. A list of results appear on the screen. Click BIOS.
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5. Click Download Now to download the latest BIOS file.
The File Download window appears.
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6. Click Save to save the file on your desktop. The file downloads to your desktop.
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7. Click Close if the Download Complete window appears.
The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file.
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8. Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen.
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NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located on a label at the bottom of your computer.
NOTE: If you have selected a different model and want to start over again, click Start Over on the top right of the menu.