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14 Open the latch and disconnect the keyboard back-light cable from the system board.

15 Remove the six screws (M2x3) that secure the system board to the palm-rest assembly.

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Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
Before Working Inside Your Computer9
- Before You Begin9
After Working Inside Your Computer10
Safety Instructions11
- Electrostatic Discharge-ESD Protection11
- ESD Field Service Kit12
  - Components of an ESD Field Service Kit12
  - ESD Protection Summary12
- Transporting Sensitive Components13
  - Lifting Equipment13
Recommended Tools14
Screw List15
Removing the Base Cover17
- Procedure17
Replacing the Base Cover20
- Procedure20
Removing the Battery (Half-Length)23
- Prerequisites23
- Procedure23
Replacing the Battery (Half-Length)24
- Procedure24
- Post-Requisites24
Removing the Battery (Full-Length)25
- Prerequisites25
- Procedure25
Replacing the Battery (Full-Length)26
- Procedure26
- Post-Requisites26
Removing the Hard Drive27
- Prerequisites27
- Procedure27
Replacing the Hard Drive29
- Procedure29
- Post-Requisites31
Removing the Memory Modules32
- Prerequisites32
- Procedure32
Replacing the Memory Modules33
- Procedure33
- Post-Requisites33
Removing the Wireless Card34
- Prerequisites34
- Procedure34
Replacing the Wireless Card36
- Procedure36
- Post-Requisites37
Removing the Solid-State Drive/Intel Optane Memory Module38
- Prerequisites38
- Procedure to Remove M.2 2230 Card38
- Procedure to Remove M.2 2280 Card39
Replacing the Solid-State Drive/Intel Optane Memory Module41
- Procedure to Replace M.2 2230 Card41
- Procedure to Replace M.2 2280 Card43
- Post-Requisites44
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery45
- Prerequisites45
- Procedure45
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery46
- Procedure46
- Post-Requisites46
Removing the Touchpad47
- Prerequisites47
- Procedure47
Replacing the Touchpad48
- Procedure48
- Post-Requisites48
Removing the Heat Sink49
- Prerequisites49
- Procedure49
Replacing the Heat Sink51
- Procedure51
- Post-Requisites52
Removing the Fans53
- Prerequisites53
- Procedure53
Replacing the Fans55
- Procedure55
- Post-Requisites56
Removing the I/O Board57
- Prerequisites57
- Procedure57
- Procedure58
Replacing the I/O Board61
- Procedure61
- Post-Requisites62
Removing the Speakers63
- Prerequisites63
- Procedure63
Replacing the Speakers64
- Procedure64
- Post-Requisites64
Removing the Display Assembly65
- Prerequisites65
- Procedure65
Replacing the Display Assembly67
- Procedure67
- Post-Requisites68
Removing the Display Bezel69
- Prerequisites69
- Procedure69
Replacing the Display Bezel70
- Procedure70
- Post-Requisites70
Removing the Camera71
- Prerequisites71
- Procedure71
Replacing the Camera72
- Procedure72
- Post-Requisites72
Removing the Display Hinges73
- Prerequisites73
- Procedure73
Replacing the Display Hinges74
- Procedure74
- Post-Requisites74
Removing the Display Panel75
- Prerequisites75
- Procedure75
Replacing the Display Panel77
- Procedure77
- Post-Requisites78
Removing the Display Back-Cover and Antenna Assembly79
- Prerequisites79
- Procedure79
Replacing the Display Back-Cover and Antenna Assembly80
- Procedure80
- Post-Requisites80
Removing the System Board81
- Prerequisites81
- Procedure81
Replacing the System Board84
- Procedure84
- Post-Requisites85
- Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS Setup Program86
Removing the Power-Button Board87
- Prerequisites87
- Procedure87
Replacing the Power-Button Board88
- Procedure88
- Post-Requisites88
Removing the Power-Adapter Port89
- Prerequisites89
- Procedure89
Replacing the Power-Adapter Port91
- Procedure91
- Post-Requisites91
Removing the Keyboard92
- Prerequisites92
- Procedure92
Replacing the Keyboard94
- Procedure94
- Post-Requisites94
Removing the Palm Rest96
- Prerequisites96
- Procedure96
Replacing the Palm Rest98
- Procedure98
- Post-Requisites98
Device Drivers100
- Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility100
- Video Drivers100
- Intel Serial IO Driver100
- Intel Trusted Execution Engine Interface100
- Intel Virtual Button Driver100
- Wireless and Bluetooth Drivers100
System Setup101
- Entering BIOS Setup Program101
- Navigation Keys101
- Boot Sequence101
- System Setup Options102
- Clearing CMOS Settings105
- Clearing BIOS (System Setup) and System Passwords106
Troubleshooting107
- Flashing the BIOS107
- Flashing BIOS (USB Key)107
- Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (Epsa) Diagnostics107
  - Running the Epsa Diagnostics108
- System Diagnostic Lights108
- Enabling Intel Optane Memory109
- Disabling Intel Optane Memory109
- Wifi Power Cycle109
- Flea Power Release110
Getting Help and Contacting Dell111
- Self-Help Resources111
- Contacting Dell111

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