Dell Inspiron M431R User Manual

Inspiron 14/14R/M431R
Owner’s Manual
Computer model: Inspiron 3421/5421/5435
Regulatory model: P37G
Regulatory type: P37G001/P37G002
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Dell Inspiron M431R Specifications

General

Display Size	14 inches
Display Resolution	1366 x 768
Graphics	AMD Radeon HD 8400
Optical Drive	DVD±RW
Wireless	802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 4.0
Operating System	Windows 8
Display Type	LED Backlit Display
RAM	4GB DDR3
Storage	Up to 1TB HDD
Ports	2 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 2.0, HDMI, Ethernet, Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
Webcam	720p Webcam
Battery	6-cell Lithium Ion
CPU	AMD Quad-Core A6-5200 APU
Dimensions	13.5 x 9.6 x 1.2 inches (343 x 244 x 30.5 mm)

Summary

Before You Begin

Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices

Safety Instructions

Essential guidelines to protect against hardware damage and ensure personal safety during use.

Removing the Battery

Replacing the Battery

Removing the Keyboard

Replacing the Keyboard

Removing the Memory Module(s)

Replacing the Memory Module(s)

Removing the Hard Drive

Replacing the Hard Drive

Removing the Wireless Mini-Card

Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card

Removing the Palm-Rest

Replacing the Palm-Rest

Removing the Coin-Cell Battery

Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery

Removing the Power-Adapter Port

Replacing the Power-Adapter Port

Removing the System Board

Replacing the System Board

Removing the Thermal-Cooling Assembly

Replacing the Thermal-Cooling Assembly

Procedure

Removing the Display Assembly

Replacing the Display Assembly

Removing the Display Panel

Replacing the Display Panel

Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for installing the display panel.