Post-requisites
1. Replace the power button with fingerprint reader (optional).
2. Replace the system board.
3. Replace the I/O board.
4. Replace the display assembly.
5. Replace the power-adapter port.
6. Replace the touchpad.
7. Replace the hard drive.
8. Replace the speakers.
9. Replace the wireless card.
10. Replace the solid-state drive.
11. Replace the fan.
12. Replace the optical-drive connector board (applicable only to computers shipped with optical drive).
13. Replace the battery.
14. Replace the base cover.
15. Replace the optical drive (applicable only to computers shipped with optical drive).
Display bezel
Removing the display bezel
NOTE:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow
the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After
working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1. Remove the optical drive (applicable only to computers shipped with optical drive).
2. Remove the base cover.
3. Remove the wireless card.
4. Remove the display assembly.
Removing and installing components
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