Dell Inspiron 7706, Service Manual

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2. Replace the screws (M2x3.5) that secures the system board to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Replace the screws (M2x2) that secures the system board to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
4. Connect the display cable to the connector on the system board and close the latch to secure the cable.
5. Adhere the tape that secures the display cable to the system board.
6. Connect the power-adapter port cable to the connector on the system board.
7. Connect the keyboard cable to the connector on the system board and close the latch to secure the cable.
8. Connect the keyboard-backlit cable into the connector on the system board and close the latch to secure the cable.
9. Connect the touchpad cable to the connector on the system board and close the latch to secure the cable.
10. Connect the speaker cable to the system board.
11. Connect the I/O-board cable to the connector on the system board and close the latch to secure the cable.
12. Adhere the tape that secures the I/O-board cable to the system board.
13. Connect the fan cable to the system board.
14. Align the screw holes on the USB Type-C port bracket with the screw holes on the system board.
15. Replace the two screws (M2x3.5) that secure the USB Type-C port bracket to the system board.
16. Adhere the tape that secures the USB Type-C port bracket to the system board.
17. Close the right display hinge.
18. Replace the three screws (M2.5x4.5) that secure the right display hinge to the system board.
1. Install the heat sink .
2. Install the wireless card .
3. Install the display assembly .
4. Install the M.2 2230 solid-state drive or M.2 2280 solid-state drive , as applicable.
5. Install the memory modules .
6. Install the base cover .
7. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer .
Keyboard
Removing the keyboard
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer .
2. Remove the base cover .
3. Remove the battery .
4. Remove the memory module .
5. Remove the wireless card .
6. Remove the heat sink .
7. Remove the M.2 2230 solid-state drive or M.2 2280 solid-state drive , as applicable.
8. Remove the fan .
9. Remove the I/O board .
10. Remove the display assembly .
11. Remove the power-adapter port .
12. Remove the power-button board .
13. Remove the system board .
NOTE: The system board can be removed or installed together with the heat sink attached. This simplifies the
procedure and avoids breaking the thermal bond between the system board and the heat sink.
The following image indicates the location of the palm-rest and keyboard assembly and provides a visual representation of the
removal procedure of the keyboard.
50 Removing and installing components