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2 Note the routing and remove the I/O-board cable and the antenna cables from

the routing guides on the fan.

3 Disconnect the fan cable from the system board.

4 Remove the two screws (M2x3) that secure the fan to the palm rest and

keyboard assembly.

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Table of Contents3
Before Working Inside Your Computer10
Before You Begin10
Safety Instructions10
Recommended Tools11
Screw List12
After Working Inside Your Computer14
Removing the Base Cover15
Procedure15
Replacing the Base Cover17
Procedure17
Removing the Battery18
Prerequisites18
Procedure18
Replacing the Battery20
Procedure20
Post-Requisites20
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery21
Prerequisites21
Procedure22
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery23
Procedure23
Post-Requisites23
Removing the Fan - for Computer with Integrated Graphics Card24
Prerequisites24
Procedure24
Replacing the Fan - for Computer with Integrated Graphics Card27
Procedure27
Post-Requisites27
Removing the Hard Drive28
Prerequisites28
Procedure28
Replacing the Hard Drive31
Procedure31
Post-Requisites31
Removing the Heat Sink - for Computer with Integrated Graphics Card32
Prerequisites32
Procedure32
Replacing the Heat Sink - for Computer with Integrated Graphics Card34
Procedure34
Post-Requisites34
Removing the Heat-Sink Assembly - for Computer with Discrete Graphics Card35
Prerequisites35
Procedure35
Replacing the Heat-Sink Assembly - for Computer with Discrete Graphics Card38
Procedure38
Post-Requisites39
Removing the Wireless Card40
Prerequisites40
Procedure40
Replacing the Wireless Card42
Procedure42
Post-Requisites43
Removing the Display Assembly44
Prerequisites44
Procedure44
Replacing the Display Assembly48
Procedure48
Post-Requisites48
Removing the I/O Board49
Prerequisites49
Procedure49
Replacing the I/O Board51
Procedure51
Post-Requisites51
Removing the Memory Module52
Prerequisites52
Procedure53
Replacing the Memory Module54
Procedure54
Post-Requisites54
Removing the Speakers55
Prerequisites55
Procedure55
Replacing the Speakers57
Procedure57
Post-Requisites57
Removing the Status-Light Board58
Prerequisites58
Procedure58
Replacing the Status-Light Board60
Procedure60
Post-Requisites60
Removing the Solid-State Drive61
Prerequisites61
Procedure61
Replacing the Solid-State Drive63
Procedure63
Post-Requisites64
Removing the Touchpad65
Prerequisites65
Procedure65
Replacing the Touchpad69
Procedure69
Post-Requisites69
Removing the System Board70
Prerequisites70
Procedure70
Replacing the System Board73
Procedure73
Post-Requisites74
Removing the Power-Adapter Port75
Prerequisites75
Procedure75
Replacing the Power-Adapter Port77
Procedure77
Post-Requisites77
Removing the Palm Rest and Keyboard Assembly78
Prerequisites78
Procedure79
Replacing the Palm Rest and Keyboard Assembly80
Procedure80
Post-Requisites80
Downloading Drivers82
Downloading the Audio Driver82
Downloading the Graphics Driver82
Downloading the USB 3.0 Driver83
Downloading the Wi-Fi Driver83
Downloading the Media-Card Reader Driver83
Downloading the Chipset Driver84
Downloading the Network Driver84
System Setup86
Boot Sequence86
Navigation Keys86
BIOS Overview87
Entering BIOS Setup Program87
System Setup Options88
System and Setup Password94
Assigning a System Password and Setup Password95
Deleting or Changing an Existing System and or Setup Password95
Clearing CMOS Settings96
Clearing Forgotten Passwords96
Troubleshooting97
Flashing the BIOS97
Flashing BIOS (USB Key)97
Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (Epsa) Diagnostics98
Running the Epsa Diagnostics98
System Diagnostic Lights99
Flea Power Release100
Wi-Fi Power Cycle101
Getting Help and Contacting Dell102
Self-Help Resources102
Contacting Dell103

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