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Replacing the Mini-Card

Follow the instructions in

Remove the new Mini-Card from its packaging.

Insert the Mini-Card connector at a 45-degree angle into the appropriate system board connector. For example, the WLAN card connector is labeled

WLAN

and so on.

Press the other end of the Mini-Card down into the slot and replace the securing screw.

Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the Mini-Card you are installing. The following table provides the antenna cable color scheme for each Mini-
Card supported by your computer.

Secure the unused antenna cables in the protective mylar sleeve.

Replace the base cover and tighten the captive screws.

Slide the battery into the bay until it clicks into place.

Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as required. For more information, see the

Dell Technology Guide

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.

NOTICE:

Install the UWB Mini-Card in the WWAN or WPAN slot. Do not install a UWB Mini-Card in the WLAN card slot. Doing so may cause damage to

your computer.

NOTICE:

Use firm and even pressure to slide the card into place. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector.

Connectors on the Mini-Card

Antenna Cable Color Scheme

WWAN (2 antenna cables)

Main WWAN (white triangle)

Auxiliary WWAN (black triangle)

white with gray stripe

black with gray stripe

WLAN (2 or 3 antenna cables)

Main WLAN (white triangle)

Auxiliary WLAN (black triangle)

MIMO WLAN (*gray triangle)

white

black

gray

WPAN (one antenna cable)

WPAN

blue

* The MIMO WLAN is optional and may not be available in all computers.

NOTE:

The gray antenna cable may not be available in all computers. The presence of the gray antenna cable in your Mini-Card compartment

depends upon the type of display.

NOTE:

If you are installing a communication card from a source other than Dell, you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. For more

information, see the

Dell Technology Guide

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Page 1: ...ion of Dell Inc is strictly forbidden Trademarks used in this text Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Inc Microsoft Windows and Windows Vista are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and is used by Dell under license Other trademarks and trade names m...

Page 2: ...il it clicks into place Back to Contents Page CAUTION Before working inside your computer follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer 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 compu...

Page 3: ...ard reader 6 Turn the computer over 7 Slide the battery release latch until it clicks into place 8 Slide the battery out of the battery bay CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer NOTICE Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by D...

Page 4: ...eat user manuals database on UserManuals info 9 Turn the computer top side up open the display and press the power button to ground the system board Back to Contents Page 1 battery 2 battery release latch ...

Page 5: ...Turn on the computer 3 Locate the latest BIOS update file for your computer at support dell com 4 Click Download Now to download the file 5 If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears click Yes I Accept this Agreement The File Download window appears 6 Click Save this program to disk and then click OK The Save In window appears 7 Click the down arrow to view the Save In menu select Desktop ...

Page 6: ...Great user manuals database on UserManuals info 9 Double click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen Back to Contents Page ...

Page 7: ...Board 1 Connect the USB Audio board cables to the system board connectors 2 Place the USB Audio board in position and replace and tighten the screw to secure the board 3 Replace the optical drive see Replacing the Optical Drive Back to Contents Page CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer NOTICE To avoid electros...

Page 8: ...isplay cover 3 Connect the camera cable to the connector 4 Replace the display bezel see Replacing the Display Bezel Back to Contents Page CAUTION Before working inside your computer follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer CAUTION Before performing this procedures turn off the computer disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer disconnect the modem...

Page 9: ...ews from the top of the keyboard CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer 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...

Page 10: ... connector below the keyboard on the system board 3 Align the tabs along the bottom of the keyboard and slide them under the palm rest 4 Replace the keyboard surround 5 Press on the corner edges near the top to snap the keyboard into place 6 Replace the two screws on the top of the keyboard 7 Slide the center control cover into the keyboard surround and press at both the edges of the cover until i...

Page 11: ...the slot Replacing the Coin Cell Battery 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin 2 Hold the coin cell battery with the positive side up 3 Slide the coin cell battery into the slot and gently press until it snaps to the slot Back to Contents Page CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer 1 coin cell battery 2 ...

Page 12: ... maximum cooling for the processor do not touch the heat transfer areas on the processor thermal cooling assembly The oils in your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal pads NOTICE When removing the processor module pull the module straight up Be careful not to bend the pins on the processor module CAUTION Before you begin the following procedure follow the safety instruction...

Page 13: ...sor module to the system board 4 Replace the processor thermal cooling assembly see Replacing the Processor Thermal Cooling Assembly 5 Replace the base cover see Replacing the Base Cover Back to Contents Page NOTE The pin 1 corner of the processor module has a triangle that aligns with the triangle on the pin 1 corner of the ZIF socket 1 ZIF socket cam screw 2 ZIF socket 3 pin 1 corner NOTICE To a...

Page 14: ...assembly Replacing the Processor Thermal Cooling Assembly 1 Align the four captive screws on the processor thermal cooling assembly processor cover with the screw holes on the system board and tighten the screws in sequential order 2 Tighten the two captive screws securing the thermal cooling assembly sink to the system board 3 Replace and tighten the screw to secure the thermal cooling assembly f...

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Page 16: ...emoving the Base Cover 3 Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini Card 4 Lift the antenna cables from the securing tabs and release them from the routing channel 5 Remove the two screws securing the display assembly from the bottom of the computer 6 Remove the center control cover see Removing the Center Control Cover 7 Remove the keyboard see Removing the Keyboard CAUTION Before you begin the ...

Page 17: ...ter Replacing the Display Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin 2 Align the display hinges with the holes in the base of the computer and then lower the display into place 3 Replace and tighten the two display assembly hinge screws 4 Slide the antenna cables through the routing hole to the base of the computer 5 Connect the display power cable to the connectors on the system board...

Page 18: ...bezel from the display panel Replacing the Display Bezel 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin 2 Starting at any corner use your fingers to gently snap the bezel into place to secure it to the display panel 3 Replace the display assembly see Replacing the Display Assembly CAUTION Before you begin the following procedure follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer CAUTION...

Page 19: ...connect the cables from the connectors on each end of the inverter 6 Lift the display panel out of the display cover 7 Remove the four screws two on each side of the display panel securing the brackets to the display panel and remove the brackets CAUTION Before you begin the following procedure follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer CAUTION The following instructions are no...

Page 20: ... display panel 4 Connect the power cables to the connectors on both ends of the inverter 5 Align the screw holes on the display bracket with the corresponding screw holes and guide pins on the top cover and gently lower the display panel into place 6 Replace the four screws that secure the display panel to the cover 7 Replace the display bezel see Replacing the Display Bezel 8 Replace the display ...

Page 21: ...e You Begin 2 Align the holes on the inverter with the tabs on the display cover and place it in position 3 Replace the display panel See Replacing the Display Panel 4 Replace the display assembly See Replacing the Display Assembly Display Hinges Removing the Display Hinges 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin 2 Remove the display assembly See Removing the Display Assembly CAUTION Before ...

Page 22: ... Replacing the Display Hinges 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin 2 Align the holes on the hinges with the holes on the display cover and replace the screws on the hinges 3 Replace the display panel See Replacing the Display Panel 4 Replace the display assembly See Replacing the Display Assembly Back to Contents Page 1 screws 4 2 hinges 2 CAUTION Before you begin the following procedure ...

Page 23: ...ard drive cage to the hard drive 7 Lift the hard drive cage off the hard drive CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer CAUTION Do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive if you remove the hard drive from the computer while the drive is hot NOTICE To prevent data loss turn off your computer before removing t...

Page 24: ...e to the system board connector 6 Replace the base cover see Replacing the Base Cover 7 Install the operating system for your computer as needed see Restoring Your Operating System in your Quick Reference Guide 8 Install the drivers and utilities for your computer as needed see Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities in your Quick Reference Guide Back to Contents Page 1 hard drive cage NOTICE Do not di...

Page 25: ...eyboard cable out of the keyboard connector CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer 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 s...

Page 26: ...able 4 Align the tabs along the bottom of the keyboard and slide them into the slots of the palm rest 5 Press on the corner edges near the top to snap the keyboard into place 6 Replace the two screws on the top of the keyboard 7 Replace the keyboard surround 8 Replace the center control cover see Replacing the Center Control Cover Back to Contents Page 1 screws 2 2 keyboard connetor latch 3 keyboa...

Page 27: ...center control cover see Removing the Center Control Cover 9 Remove the keyboard see Removing the Keyboard 10 Remove the display assembly see Removing the Display Assembly 11 Remove the palm rest see Removing the Palm Rest 12 Remove the optical drive see Removing the Optical Drive 13 Remove the system board see Removing the System Board Assembly 14 Remove the latch spring 15 Remove the screw from ...

Page 28: ...e computer cover 3 Follow the steps in Removing the Battery Latch Assembly in the reverse order Back to Contents Page CAUTION Before you begin the following procedure follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer NOTICE Ensure the battery latch assembly is properly oriented The indent for the screw should face up when installing the assembly ...

Page 29: ...e firmly into the slot at a 45 degree angle and rotate the module down until it clicks into place If you do not hear the click remove the module and reinstall it CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer NOTE Memory modules purchased from Dell are covered under your computer warranty NOTICE If you need to install m...

Page 30: ...outlet 5 Turn 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 base cover is difficult to close remove the module and reinstall it Forcing the base cover ...

Page 31: ...m rest see Replacing the Palm Rest Back to Contents Page CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer 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 da...

Page 32: ...y of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer NOTICE To help prevent damage to the system board you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer NOTE Depending on the configuration of your system one or more of the Mini Cards might not be present NOTE Your computer can only support two Full Mini Cards...

Page 33: ...tistatic packaging For more information see Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge in the safety information that shipped with your computer NOTICE Install the UWB Mini Card in the WWAN or WPAN slot Do not install a UWB Mini Card in the WLAN card slot Doing so may cause damage to your computer NOTICE Use firm and even pressure to slide the card into place If you use excessive force you may dam...

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Page 35: ...ive from the bay Replacing the Optical Drive 1 Connect the optical drive connector to the system board 2 Replace and tighten the three screws on the optical drive 3 Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest Removing the Optical Drive Interposer 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Remove the palm rest see Removing the Palm Rest 3 Remove the three screws on the optical drive and ta...

Page 36: ...Great user manuals database on UserManuals info Back to Contents Page 1 optical drive 2 optical drive interposer ...

Page 37: ...ny ExpressCard or media card 6 Remove the display assembly see Removing the Display Assembly 7 Remove the eight screws on the palm rest 8 Remove the touch pad fingerprint reader and speaker connectors from the system board CAUTION Before you begin the following procedure follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer NOTICE Do not use force to separate the palm rest from the comput...

Page 38: ...rprint reader and speaker connectors to the system board 3 Replace the eight screws on the palm rest 4 Replace the display assembly see Replacing the Display Assembly 5 Replace the mini cards see Replacing the Mini Card 6 Replace the eight screws at the bottom of the computer 7 Replace the base cover see Replacing the Base Cover Back to Contents Page 1 screws 8 2 fingerprint reader connector 3 tou...

Page 39: ...e palm rest and take out the speaker assembly Replacing the Speaker Assembly 1 Replace and tighten the four screws securing the speaker assembly to the palm rest 2 Route the speaker cables carefully through the securing tabs on the palm rest 3 Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest Back to Contents Page CAUTION Before you begin the following procedure follow the safety instructions that...

Page 40: ...l cooling assembly see Removing the Processor Thermal Cooling Assembly 6 Remove the processor see Removing the Processor Module 7 Remove the center control cover see Removing the Center Control Cover 8 Remove the keyboard see Removing the Keyboard 9 Remove the display assembly see Removing the Display Assembly 10 Remove the palm rest see Removing the Palm Rest 11 Remove the optical drive see Remov...

Page 41: ...he system board cable 4 Follow the steps in Removing the System Board Assembly in reverse order Back to Contents Page CAUTION Before you begin the following procedure follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer NOTICE Ensure that any loose cables do not get caught beneath the system board ...

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