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Display Assembly

Removing the Display Assembly

Follow the instructions in

Before You Begin

Remove the center control cover (see

Removing the Center Control Cover

Remove the base cover (see

Removing the Base Cover

Disconnect the Mini-Card cables from the Mini-Card, if applicable.

Make note of the cable routing and carefully dislodge the Mini-Card antenna cables from their routing guides.

ATI Mobility Radeon:

Mobile Intel

GMA:

CAUTION:

Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best

practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

NOTICE:

To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such

as a connector on the back of the computer).

NOTICE:

To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see

Before Working Inside Your Computer

) before working inside the

computer.

NOTICE:

Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not

covered by your warranty.

NOTE:

The location of the Mini-Card may change according to the display adapter supported by your computer. To find the type of display adapter on

your computer, click

Start

Control Panel

System

Device Manager

Display adapters

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Page 1: ... names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products Dell Inc disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own Model PP41L March 2009 Rev A01 Before You Begin Base Cover Hard Drive Memory Optical Drive Processor Heat Sink Processor Center Control Cover Keyboard Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Tec...

Page 2: ...age CAUTION Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance NOTICE To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as a connector on...

Page 3: ...rmation see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION Before performing this procedures turn off the computer disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer disconnect the modem from the wall connector and the computer and remove any other external cables from the computer NOTICE To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using...

Page 4: ...oard see Replacing the System Board Back to Contents Page CAUTION Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance NOTICE To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touc...

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Page 6: ...afety 1 Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched 2 Turn off your computer see Turning Off Your Computer 3 If the computer is connected to a docking device docked undock it See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions NOTICE To avoid losing data save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you t...

Page 7: ...he computer over 8 Slide and hold the battery release latch 9 Slide the battery out of the battery bay 10 Press the power button to ground the system board Back to Contents Page NOTICE To help prevent damage to the system board you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you service the computer NOTICE To avoid damage to the computer use only the battery designed for this particular De...

Page 8: ...and click Yes in the pop up window to save configuration changes 7 The BIOS upgrade finishes and the computer restarts automatically Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive 1 Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in the main battery is properly installed and a network cable is attached 2 Turn on the computer 3 Locate the latest BIOS update file for your computer at support dell com 4 Click Download ...

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Page 10: ...puter CAUTION Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance NOTICE To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as a connector ...

Page 11: ...ting guides 3 Connect the cable to the system board connector 4 Replace the screw that secures the Bluetooth card 5 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard 6 Replace the center control cover see Replacing the Center Control Cover 7 Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place Back to Contents Page ...

Page 12: ...rackets to the display frame 4 Connect the camera cable to the connector on the camera board 5 Replace the display panel see Replacing the Display Panel CAUTION Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance NOTICE To avoid e...

Page 13: ...Great user manuals database on UserManuals info 6 Replace the display bezel see Replacing the Display Bezel 7 Replace the display assembly see Replacing the Display Assembly Back to Contents Page ...

Page 14: ...cover in place CAUTION Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance NOTICE To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as a c...

Page 15: ...base on UserManuals info 2 Turn the computer over and replace the two screws that secure the center control cover to the computer base 3 Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place Back to Contents Page ...

Page 16: ...lacing the System Board Back to Contents Page CAUTION Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance NOTICE To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpa...

Page 17: ...System Board Back to Contents Page CAUTION Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance NOTICE To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal...

Page 18: ...e ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as a connector on the back of the computer NOTICE To 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 NOTICE To avoid damage to...

Page 19: ... and adhere the pad to the portion of the processor heat sink that covers the processor 4 Replace the processor heat sink see Replacing the Processor Heat Sink 5 Replace the base cover see Replacing the Base Cover 6 Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place 7 Update the BIOS using the BIOS upgrade CD see Flashing the BIOS Back to Contents Page NOTICE A processor that is not...

Page 20: ...r read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance NOTICE To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as a connector on the back of the computer NOTICE To help preve...

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Page 22: ...r computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance NOTICE To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as the back panel on the computer NOTICE To help preve...

Page 23: ...ion that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance NOTICE To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as a connector on the back of the computer NOTICE To help prevent damage to the system bo...

Page 24: ...rd so that they are clear of the computer base 10 Pull the display cable pull tab to disconnect the display cable from the connector on the system board 11 Disconnect the optional camera cable from the system board connector 12 Make note of the cable routing and carefully dislodge the cables from their routing guides 13 Remove the four screws two on either side that secure the display assembly 14 ...

Page 25: ...Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the Mini Card The following table provides the antenna cable color scheme for the Mini Card supported by your computer 9 Replace the base cover see Replacing the Base Cover 10 Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place Display Bezel Removing the Display Bezel 1 Remove the display assembly see Removing the Display Assembly 1 Mini Card...

Page 26: ... the display panel and gently snap into place 2 Replace the five screws and tighten the captive screw 3 Replace the six rubber screw covers 4 Replace the display assembly see Replacing the Display Assembly Display Panel Removing the Display Panel 1 Remove the display assembly see Removing the Display Assembly 2 Remove the display bezel see Display Bezel 3 Remove the two screws securing the display...

Page 27: ...ws three on either side 2 Replace the display panel cable see Replacing the Display Panel Cable 3 Connect the cables to the connectors on either side of the inverter board 4 Align the display panel and the inverter board with the display frame 5 Replace the two screws securing the display panel 6 Replace the two screws securing the inverter board 7 Replace the display bezel see Replacing the Displ...

Page 28: ...op 2 Replace the display panel see Replacing the Display Panel 3 Replace the display bezel see Replacing the Display Bezel 4 Replace the display assembly see Replacing the Display Assembly Display Inverter Removing the Display Inverter 1 Remove the display assembly see Removing the Display Assembly 2 Remove the display bezel see Removing the Display Bezel 3 Remove the display panel see Removing th...

Page 29: ...play Inverter 1 Connect the cables to the connectors on either side of the inverter board 2 Replace the display panel see Replacing the Display Panel 3 Replace the display bezel see Replacing the Display Bezel 4 Replace the display assembly see Replacing the Display Assembly Back to Contents Page 1 inverter board ...

Page 30: ...e Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance NOTICE To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as a connector on the back of the computer NOTICE To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Before Working Inside Your Computer before working inside the computer NOTICE Onl...

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Page 32: ...data loss turn off your computer see Turning Off Your Computer before removing the hard drive Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is on or in Sleep state NOTICE Hard drives are extremely fragile Exercise care when handling the hard drive NOTICE To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Before Working Inside Your Computer before working inside the computer N...

Page 33: ... assembly to the computer base 6 Slide the battery into the bay until it clicks into place 7 Install the operating system for your computer as needed see Dell Technology Guide 8 Install the drivers and utilities for your computer as needed see Dell Technology Guide Back to Contents Page 1 hard drive cage 2 screws 2 3 hard drive 4 hard drive bezel NOTICE Use firm and even pressure to slide the driv...

Page 34: ...puter read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance NOTICE To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as a connector on the back of the computer NOTICE To help p...

Page 35: ...UserManuals info 3 Replace the two screws at the top of the keyboard 4 Replace the center control cover see Replacing the Center Control Cover 5 Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place Back to Contents Page ...

Page 36: ... down until it clicks into place If you do not hear the click remove the module and reinstall it CAUTION Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance NOTICE To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist ...

Page 37: ...n on the computer As the computer boots it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer click Start Help and Support Dell System Information Back to Contents Page 1 tab 2 notch NOTICE If the cover is difficult to close remove the memory module and reinstall it Forcing the cover to close may da...

Page 38: ... practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance NOTICE To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as a connector on the back of the computer NOTICE To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Before Working Inside Your Com...

Page 39: ...y until it clicks into place 8 Install the drivers and utilities for your computer as required For more information see the Dell Technology Guide Back to Contents Page NOTICE When the Mini Card is not in the computer store it in protective antistatic packaging For more information see Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge in the safety information that shipped with your computer NOTE The loca...

Page 40: ...s into place Back to Contents Page CAUTION Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance NOTICE To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal...

Page 41: ...ter base ATI Mobility Radeon Mobile Intel GMA CAUTION Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance NOTICE To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpa...

Page 42: ...touch pad cable Bluetooth card cable and power board cable to the system board connectors 3 Replace the five screws on the top of the palm rest 4 Turn the computer and replace the eleven screws in the computer base 5 Replace the display assembly see Replacing the Display Assembly 6 Replace the processor heat sink and the processor see Replacing the Processor Heat Sink and Installing the Processor ...

Page 43: ...board 10 Replace the center control cover see Replacing the Center Control Cover 11 Replace the optical drive see Replacing the Optical Drive 12 Replace the hard drive see Replacing the Hard Drive 13 Reinstall the ExpressCards in the ExpressCard slot if any 14 Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place Back to Contents Page ...

Page 44: ...e system board connector 3 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard CAUTION Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance NOTICE To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by ...

Page 45: ... user manuals database on UserManuals info 4 Replace the center control cover see Replacing the Center Control Cover 5 Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place Back to Contents Page ...

Page 46: ...place the four speaker screws two on each speaker that secure the speakers 5 Replace the palm rest Replacing the Palm Rest Back to Contents Page CAUTION Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance NOTICE To avoid electrost...

Page 47: ... Removing the Processor 9 Remove the display assembly see Removing the Display Assembly 10 Remove the palm rest see Removing the Palm Rest 11 Remove the daughter board see Removing the Daughter Board 12 Remove the four screws that secure the system board to the computer base CAUTION Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safet...

Page 48: ...g the Processor Heat Sink and Installing the Processor 9 Replace any installed memory modules see Replacing the Memory Module s 10 Replace the base cover see Replacing the Base Cover 11 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard 12 Replace the center control cover see Replacing the Center Control Cover 13 Replace the optical drive see Replacing the Optical Drive 14 Replace the hard drive see ...

Page 49: ...ows Vista and Windows Vista start button logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products Dell Inc disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own Febr...

Page 50: ...ng the Palm Rest Back to Contents Page CAUTION Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance NOTICE To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted m...

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