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Wednesday, July 15, 2009 |
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Adding and Replacing Parts
Dell™ Inspiron™ 6400/E1505 Owner's Manual
Before You Begin
This chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the
components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure
assumes that the following conditions exist:
- You have performed the steps in "Turning Off Your Computer" and "Before Working Inside Your Computer" (see Before Working Inside Your Computer).
- You have read the safety information in your Dell™ Product Information Guide.
- 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:
- Small flat-blade screwdriver
- Phillips screwdriver
- Small plastic scribe
- Flash BIOS update (see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com)
Turning Off Your Computer
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NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close any open files and exit any open programs before you turn off your computer. |
- Shut down the operating system:
- Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, click the Start button, and then click
Turn Off Computer.
- In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off.
The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process finishes.
- Ensure that the computer and any attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached
devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your operating system, press and hold
the power button for several seconds 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 ensure your own personal safety.
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CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. |
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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. |
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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. |
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NOTICE: When
you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain-relief
loop, not on the cable itself. Some cables have a connector 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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NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer. |
- Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched.
- Turn off your computer. See Turning Off Your Computer.
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NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall jack. |
- Disconnect any telephone or network cables from the computer.
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NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you service the computer. |
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NOTE: To avoid
damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this
particular Dell computer. Do not use other batteries designed for other
Dell computers. |
- Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, slide and hold the
battery-bay latch release on the bottom of the computer, and then lift the battery from the bay.
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battery-bay latch release
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battery
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- Remove the optical drive, if installed, from the optical drive bay. See Optical Drive.
- Press the power button to ground the system board.
- Remove any installed cards from the ExpressCard slot (see Removing an ExpressCard or Blank) and the
5-in-1 media memory card reader (see Removing a Media Memory Card).
- Close the display and turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface.
- Remove the hard drive (see Hard Drive).
Optical Drive
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CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. |
- Turn the computer over.
- Remove the optical-drive security screw.
- Insert a scribe into the notch and push it to the side to release the drive from the bay.
- Slide the drive out of the bay.
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optical drive
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optical-drive security screw
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notch
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Hard Drive
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CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive. |
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CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. |
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NOTICE: To prevent 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, in standby mode, or in hibernate mode. |
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NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile; even a slight bump can damage the drive. |
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NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell. |
To replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay:
- Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
- Turn the computer over, and remove the hard drive screws.
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hard drive
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NOTICE: When
the hard drive is not in the computer, store it in protective
antistatic packaging. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge"
in the Product Information Guide. |
- Slide the hard drive out of the computer.
- Remove the new drive from its packaging.
Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive.
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NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to slide the drive into place. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector. |
- Slide the hard drive into the bay until it is fully seated.
- Replace and tighten the screws.
- Install the operating system for your computer. See Restoring Your Operating System.
- Install the drivers and utilities for your computer. See Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities.
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
Return your old hard drive to Dell in its original or comparable
foam packaging. Otherwise, the hard drive may be damaged in transit.
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hard drive
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Memory
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CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. |
You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. See Specifications for information on the memory supported by your computer. Install only memory modules that are intended for your computer.
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NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are covered under your computer warranty. |
- Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
- Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screws on the memory module cover, and then remove the
memory module cover.
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NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the memory-module securing clips. |
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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). |
- If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module:
- Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module
connector until the module pops up.
- Remove the module from the connector.
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memory module
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securing clips
(2 per connector)
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NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot properly. No error message indicates this failure. |
- Ground yourself and install the new memory module:
- Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the connector slot.
- Slide the module firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and rotate the module down until it
clicks into place. If you do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it.
- Replace the memory module cover.
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NOTICE: If the cover is difficult to close, remove the module and reinstall it. Forcing the cover to close may damage your computer. |
- Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an
electrical outlet.
- Reinstall the hard drive. See Hard Drive.
- 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 the Start button, click Help and Support, and then click Dell System Information.
Modem
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CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. |
If you ordered the optional modem at the same time that you ordered your computer, the modem is already installed.
- Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
- Turn the computer over, loosen the captive screws on the modem cover, and then remove the
modem cover.
- Remove the existing modem:
- Remove the screw securing the modem to the system board, and set it aside.
- Pull straight up on the attached pull-tab to lift the modem out of its connector on the system
board, and disconnect the modem cable.
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modem pull-tab
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modem connector on system board
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modem
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modem cable
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- Install the replacement modem:
- Connect the modem cable to the modem.
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NOTICE: The connector is keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the connector and realign the card. |
- Align the modem with the screw holes and press the modem down into the connector on the
system board.
- Replace the screw that secures the modem to the system board.
- Replace the modem cover.
Hinge Cover
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CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. |
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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). |
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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. |
- Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
- Remove the hinge cover.:
- Open the display all the way (180 degrees) so that it lies flat against your work surface.
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NOTICE: To avoid damage to the hinge cover, do not lift the cover on both sides simultaneously. |
- Insert a scribe into the indent to lift the hinge cover on the right side.
- Ease the hinge cover up, moving from right to left, and remove it.
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NOTE: When replacing the hinge cover, first insert the left edge and then press from left to right until the cover snaps into place. |
Keyboard
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CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. |
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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). |
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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. |
- Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
- Open the display.
- Remove the hinge cover. See Hinge Cover.
- Remove the keyboard:
- Remove the two screws at the top of the keyboard.
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NOTICE: The
keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and
time-consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the
keyboard. |
- Lift the keyboard only enough to hold it up and slightly forward to allow access to the keyboard
connector.
- To release the keyboard cable from the keyboard connector on the system board, rotate the plastic
bar on the keyboard connector to the front of the computer.
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keyboard cable
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plastic bar on keyboard connector
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tabs
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keyboard
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NOTICE: To
avoid scratching the palm rest when replacing the keyboard, hook the
tabs along the front edge of the keyboard into the palm rest, and then
press on the right edge near the top to snap the keyboard into place
before replacing the two screws. |
Wireless Mini-Card
If you ordered a Mini-Card with your computer, the card is already installed.
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CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. |
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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. |
- Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
- Remove the hinge cover. See Hinge Cover.
- Remove the keyboard. See Keyboard.
- If a Mini-Card is not already installed, go to step 5. If you are replacing a Mini-Card, remove the
existing card:
- Disconnect the two antenna cables from the Mini-Card.
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antenna cables (2)
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antenna cable connectors (2)
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- Release the Mini-Card by pushing the metal securing tabs toward the back of the computer until
the card pops up slightly.
- Lift the Mini-Card out of its system board connector.
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system board connector
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metal securing tabs (2)
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NOTICE: The
connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel
resistance, check the connectors on the card and on the system board,
and realign the card. |
- Install the replacement Mini-Card:
- Insert the Mini-Card connector into the system board connector at a 45-degree angle, and then
press the other end of the Mini-Card down into the securing tabs until the card clicks into place.
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NOTICE: To avoid damage to the Mini-Card, never place cables under the card. |
- Connect the two antenna cables to the Mini-Card (black cable to the connector labeled "aux" and
the white cable to the connector labeled "main").
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antenna cable connectors (2)
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Coin-Cell Battery
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CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. |
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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). |
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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. |
- Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
- Remove the hinge cover. See Hinge Cover.
- Remove the keyboard. See Keyboard.
- Insert a plastic scribe into the guide on the side of the coin-cell battery compartment, and pop the
battery out.
When you replace the battery, insert it at a 30-degree angle under
the clip with the positive (identified by a plus [+] symbol) side up,
and then push it into place.
Display
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CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. |
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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). |
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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. |
- Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
- Remove the hinge cover. See Hinge Cover.
- Remove the six screws securing the display (two on the top, two on the bottom, and two on the back).
- Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini-Card.
- Loosen the captive grounding-wire screw.
- Disconnect the display cable, using the pull-tab.
- Dislodge the display cable from the display cable channel.
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- Lift the display up and away from the computer.
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NOTICE: The standby switch is fragile and easily broken. Avoid knocking the switch when removing and replacing the display. |
When you replace the display, ensure that the display cable is lying
flat in the display cable channel and securely tucked underneath the
tabs.
Also, ensure that the antenna cables are not twisted and that they are lying flat in the antenna cable clip.
Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
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CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. |
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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). |
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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. |
If you ordered a card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer, it is already installed.
- Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
- If you have not already removed the battery, do so now.
Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release on the bottom of the computer, and then remove the battery from the bay.
- Open the card door and remove it from the computer.
- Pull the card out of the compartment so that you can disconnect the card from its cable and remove it
from the computer.
- To replace the card, connect the card to the cable and then carefully insert it into the compartment.
- Replace the card door by inserting the small center tab into the notch at the base of the compartment
and snapping the card into place.
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Thursday, July 02, 2009 |
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Dell™ Latitude™ C610/C510
Service Manual
 Display Assembly
Display Latch
Hinge Covers
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NOTICE: You must remove the display assembly before you remove the palm
rest.
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NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical
outlets, and remove any installed batteries.
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NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or
by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.
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Display Assembly
1 | M2 x 3-mm screws (4) |
2 | top cover |
3 | center control cover |
4 | M2.5 x 5-mm screws (5) |
5 | bottom case |
6 | EMI shield bracket |
- Remove the hard drive.
- Remove the center control cover.
- Remove the keyboard.
- Close the display.
- From the back of the computer, remove the five M2.5 x 5-mm screws
labeled "circle D."
- Open the display assembly approximately 180 degrees and support the
display assembly so that it does not open past this position.
- Remove the two M2 x 3-mm screws on the EMI shield bracket, which
is attached to the display-feed flex cable (see "Display Assembly").
- Remove the two M2 x 3-mm screws that secure the display-feed flex
cable to the system board (see "Display-Feed Flex Cable Connector").
Display-Feed Flex Cable Connector
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NOTICE: When reconnecting the display-feed flex cable connector to the
system board, push down on the top left and right ends of the connector.
Pressing on the center of the connector may damage resistors and compromise
EMI protection in the computer.
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- Pull up on the pull tab that is attached to the display-feed flex cable
connector to remove it from the interface connector on the system
board.
- Lift the display assembly up and out of the bottom case.
14.1-Inch Display Bezel and Panel
1 | rubber screw covers (6) | 5 | M2 x 4-mm screws (5) |
2 | M2.5 x 5-mm screws (6) | 6 | display-feed flex cable |
3 | display bezel | 7 | flex-cable retention bracket |
4 | top cover | 8 | display panel |
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NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical
outlets, and remove any installed batteries.
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NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or
by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.
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- Remove the hard drive.
- Remove the display assembly.
- Use a plastic scribe to pry the six rubber screw covers out of the screw
holes located on the front of the bezel.
- Remove the six M2.5 x 5-mm screws located on the front of the bezel.
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NOTICE: Carefully separate the bezel from the top cover to avoid damage to
the bezel.
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- Starting at the bottom of the display panel (by the Dell™ logo), use
your fingers to separate the bezel from the top cover by lifting up the
inside of the bezel while pushing in on the outside.
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NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical
outlets, and remove any installed batteries.
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NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or
by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.
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- Remove the hard drive.
- Remove the display assembly.
- Remove the display bezel.
- Remove the hinge covers.
- Remove the two M2 x 4-mm screws on the left side of the display
panel and the two M2 x 4-mm screws on the right side of the display
panel.
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NOTE: If you have a Hitachi display panel, remove the two M2 x 4-mm
screws from the center of the left side of the display panel.
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- Remove the M2 x 4-mm screw that secures the display-feed flex cable
to the display assembly through the black plastic flex-cable retention
bracket (see "14.1-Inch Display Bezel and Panel").
- Lift from the top and rotate the display panel out of the top cover.
- Disconnect the bottom flex cable connector from the inverter
connector by pulling straight up on the attached pull tab (see
"Display-Feed Flex Cable Connections").
Display-Feed Flex Cable Connections
1 | display panel connector |
2 | top flex cable connector |
3 | pull tab |
4 | bottom flex cable connector |
5 | inverter connector |
- Remove the tape that secures the display panel connector and the tape
that secures the middle of the display-feed flex cable to the display
panel.
- Pull the top flex cable connector down and away to remove it from the
display panel connector.
- Reconnect the top flex cable connector to the display panel connector.
- Reconnect the bottom flex cable connector to the inverter connector.
- Replace the tape that secures the display panel connector and the tape
that secures the middle of the display-feed flex cable to the display
panel.
- Place the bottom edge of the display panel in the bottom of the top
cover and elevate the top of the panel with your hand.
- Lay the display panel in the top cover.
- Reinstall the five M2 x 4-mm screws that secure the display panel to
the top cover.
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NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical
outlets, and remove any installed batteries.
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NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or
by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.
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- Remove the hard drive.
- Remove the display assembly.
- Remove the display bezel.
- Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws and the two M1.7 x 3.5-mm
screws that secure the display latch and bracket to the top cover.
- Lift the display latch and bracket up and out of the top cover.
Display Latch Removal (14.1-Inch XGA Panel Shown)
1 | M1.7 x 3.5-mm screws (2) |
2 | M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2) |
3 | display latch |
4 | bracket |
- On 14.1-inch XGA panels, place the display latch on top of its screw
holes, and then place the bracket on top of the display latch, aligning
the bracket and display latch screw holes.
On 14.1-inch SXGA+ panels, align the screw holes and place the display latch and attached bracket in the top cover.
- Replace the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws and the two M1.7 x 3.5-mm
screws that secure the display latch and bracket to the top cover.
- Remove the display assembly.
- Rotate the hinges forward at an angle of approximately 90 degrees to
the front of the display assembly.
- To remove the hinge covers, slide them off the hinges.
Hinge Cover Removal
- Attach the display assembly to the bottom case.
- Close the display assembly.
- Snap the hinge covers in place over the hinges.
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NOTE: The right plastic hinge cover label includes an "R," and the left
plastic hinge cover label includes an "L." The hinge cover labels face the
back of the computer.
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Hinge Cover Replacement
1 | right hinge cover |
2 | left hinge cover |
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Sunday, June 21, 2009 |
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1. Remove Battery
2. Remove DVD drive by removing 2 screws on bottom of the laptop. The two screws will have a lock next to the screws.
3. Remove screw on bottom of laptop labeled M. Lay the screw and memory cover aside.
4. Remove Hard Drive cover by removing 2 screws labeled H. Lay the screws and Hard Drive cover aside.
5. Remove 2 screws labeled H which are located under the Hard Drive
cover. Gently pull on the Hard Drive removal tab and place screws and
Hard Drive aside.
6. Remove 2 screws labeled D from bottom of laptop. These screws are located directly under screen.
7. Gently remove plastic keyboard retainer strip by opening the screen
to a horizontal position and gently prying the plastic strip containing
the power switch.
8. Carefully remove keyboard, unplugging the ribbon cable from the motherboard by lifting the outermost edges of the keyboard ribbon cable connector. This should allow the keyboard and ribbon cable to slide out easily.
9. Remove silver motherboard cover by removing 7 retaining screws.
10. Remove Fan by removing screws labeled TH7 & TH9
11. Unplug and remove fan.
12 Remove processor
heat sink by loosing the 4 strange looking screws that have springs
attached to them and are labeled 1 through 4. Loosen screws a couple of
turns at a times starting at 1 and working through 4.
13. Unplug screen cable from mother board.
14. Remove screw attaching the screen ground to the mother board ground.
15. Hold on to the screen and Remove 2 screws from back of laptop
labeled D. Screen is now loose. Remove and set aside carefully.
16. Remove 4 short screws from top of laptop. Screws are located close to the back of the laptop, under where the screen was.
17. Remove 8 long screws labeled P from back of laptop
18. Remove 2 short screws labeled P from hard drive slot.
19. Remove 2 silver screws labeled P from the top of the laptop. The
screws are close to the power switch and to the right of where the fan
was located.
20. Lift off laptop cover by unplugging the Mouse ribbon cable from the motherboard by lifting the outermost edges of the Mouse ribbon cable connector.
21. Remove motherboard screw labeled TH15
22 Remove Hard Drive Caddy by removing 4 screws.
23. Remove 2 silver VGA output screw/nuts
24. Unplug Speakers
25. Unplug screen switch by disconnecting CON4
26. The Mother Board is free to be removed. Remove the motherboard. De-solder the old power connector from the board. Resolder new power connector to board. Reverse steps to re-assemble. |
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