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SECTION 8

Removing and R e p l a c i n g Pa r t s
Overview Recommended Tools Preparing to Work Inside Your Computer Screw Identification ZIF Connectors System Components Hard Drive Keyboard Bezel Display Assembly Display Assembly Bezel Display Assembly Latch LCD Panel Display Assembly Hinges Keyboard Assembly Memory Module Palm Rest Assembly Touch Pad Assembly
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Bottom Case Assembly

Overview
NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform the procedures for removing and replacing parts. The warranty on the computer becomes void if anyone other than a certified technician performs these procedures.

This section provides instructions for removing and replacing fieldreplaceable components, assemblies, and subassemblies in your Dell computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure in this document assumes the following conditions:
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The computer and any attached peripherals are turned off, and the peripherals are disconnected from the I/O panel on the back and right side of the computer. A part can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in reverse order unless otherwise noted.

When the display assembly is open nearly 180 degrees, use a book or something similar to support it. The angle of the display assembly with respect to the bottom case should never exceed 180 degrees. When performing the procedures in this manual, the directions relative to the computer are as shown in the following figure, unless otherwise specified.

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back of computer

left side

right side

front of computer

Recommended Tools
Most of the procedures in this document require the use of one or more of the following tools: #0 and #1 magnetized Phillips-head screwdrivers Small flat-blade screwdriver 5-mm socket wrench Small plastic scribe Needle-nose pliers

Preparing to Work Inside Your Computer

NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage or inoperability due to servicing not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.

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NOTICE: Unless otherwise noted, each procedure in this manual assumes that a part can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in reverse order. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer. 1 2

Save any work in progress and close all open programs. Turn off the computer and any attached peripherals.
NOTICE: Make sure that the computer is turned off and not in hibernate mode. If you cannot shut down the computer using its operating system, press the power button for 4 seconds.

Disconnect the computer and any attached peripherals from their electrical outlets to reduce the potential for personal injury or shock. Also disconnect any telephone or telecommunications lines from the computer. Remove the power cable. Disconnect all other external cables from the computer. Remove any installed PC Cards.
NOTICE: Make sure that the work surface is clean to prevent scratching the computer cover. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer.

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Turn the computer over and remove the main battery assembly from the battery bay. Slide the battery bay latch toward the right side of the computer to push the back side of the battery up and out of the battery bay.

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battery latch

battery

Ground yourself by touching the unpainted metal surface of an I/O connector on the back of the computer.
NOTICE: While you work, periodically touch the I/O panel to dissipate any static electricity that might harm components.

Screw Identification
NOTICE: When reinstalling a screw, you must use a screw of the correct length. Otherwise, you could damage the hardware. Make sure that the screw is properly aligned with its corresponding hole, and avoid overtightening.

When you remove and replace components, use the screw placemat as a tool to lay out and keep track of the component screws.

Screw Placemat

Hard Drive Assembly: M3 x 3 mm (2 each)

Display Assembly Hinge to Base: M2 x 4 mm (2 each) M2 x 5 mm (2 each)

Display Assembly Bezel: M2 x 3.5 mm (6 each) Rubber Screw Covers (4 each)

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LCD Panel and Inverter: M2 x 3.5 mm (5 each)

Display Assembly Hinges: M2.6 x 4 mm (4 each)

Keyboard Assembly: M2 x 4 mm (4 each)

Palm Rest Assembly:

Touch Pad:

Modem Retainer Bracket: M2 x 9.5 mm (2 each)

M2.6 x 1.6 mm (6 each [battery M2 x 3.5 mm (3 each) bay]) M2 x 4 mm (4 each [black]) M2 x 6 mm (3 each [silver]) VGA and Parallel Connector: 5 mm socket (4 each) Media Bay (IDE) Connector: Media bay connector screws (2 each) Audio I/O Cover: M2 x 4 mm (2 each)

Fan: M2 x 8 mm (2 each, with two rubber washers apiece) System Board Assembly: M2 x 3.5 mm (6 each)

Speaker: M2 x 5 mm (2 each)

ZIF Connectors
Some of the computer's interface connectors are ZIF connectors. These connectors are not removable, but they must be released to disconnect a cable from them.

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movable part of connector (do not remove)

NOTICE: The ZIF connectors are fragile. To avoid damage, do not apply too much pressure to the movable part of the connector.

To disconnect an interface cable from a ZIF connector:

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Insert a small flat-blade screwdriver under the movable part of the connector. Pull gently upward on the movable part of the connector until it releases the interface cable. Grasp the interface cable and pull it out of the connector.

To reconnect an interface cable to a ZIF connector:

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Use a small flat-blade screwdriver to open the movable part of the ZIF connector. Orient the end of the interface cable with the ZIF connector, and insert the end of the cable into the connector. While holding the cable in place, close the ZIF connector.

To ensure a firm connection, make sure the ZIF connector is completely closed.

System Components
Field-replaceable parts and assemblies are illustrated below.

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display assembly left hinge cover

keyboard

keyboard bezel right hinge cover

palm rest assembly

audio EMI shield

hard drive

modem audio I/O port cover speaker system board assembly

fan APR docking doors

bottom case assembly main battery

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Hard Drive
M3 x 3-mm screws (2) hard drive

bottom of computer

NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. NOTICE: The hard drive is very sensitive to shock. Handle the assembly by its edges (do not squeeze the top of the hard drive case), and avoid dropping it. NOTICE: Read Preparing to Work Inside Your Computer before performing the following procedure. 1

Turn the computer over, and remove the two M3 x 3-mm screws from the bottom of the hard drive door. The hard drive is located on the right side of the computer.

Pull the drive out of the computer.

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Keyboard Bezel
keyboard bezel microphone hole

keyboard bezel release hole

NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. NOTICE: Read Preparing to Work Inside Your Computer before performing the following procedure. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the microphone, do not put any objects into the microphone hole. 1

Place the point of a paper clip, a very small flat-blade screwdriver, or a tool of similar size in the keyboard bezel release hole and carefully push down. While pushing down, slide the keyboard bezel to the left until it releases. Lift the keyboard bezel.

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Display Assembly
M2 x 9.5-mm screw left hinge cover display assembly

LCD flex-cable hold-down clip LCD flex cable right hinge cover

M2 x 5-mm screws (2)

M2 x 4-mm screws (2)

NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. 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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NOTICE: Read Preparing to Work Inside Your Computer before performing the following procedure.

Removing the Display Assembly

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Remove the keyboard bezel. Close the display. Remove the two M2 x 5-mm screws at the back of the computer that secure the display assembly to the bottom case. Turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface. Remove the two M2 x 4-mm screws at the bottom of the computer that secure the display assembly to the bottom case. Turn the computer right-side up. Open the display. Remove the left and right hinge covers.
NOTICE: When replacing the display assembly, the left hinge cover must go over the left hinge and the right hinge cover must go over the right hinge. They are not interchangeable. An L is stamped on the bottom of the left hinge cover and an R is stamped on the bottom of the right hinge cover.

Remove the M2 x 9.5-mm screw that secures the LCD flex-cable holddown clip and the LCD flex-cable connector to the system board assembly. The M2 x 9.5-mm screw also secures the left side of the modem retainer bracket to the system board assembly.

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Carefully disconnect the LCD flex-cable connector from the system board. Lift the display assembly from the bottom case assembly.

Replacing the Display Assembly

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Place the display assembly on the bottom case assembly. Insert the left and right hinge posts into the holes at the top of the palm rest.

Carefully connect the LCD flex cable to the connector on the system board.

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Place the LCD flex-cable hold-down clip over the LCD flex-cable connector. The word up is stamped on the top of the clip. The tab at the left of the clip should go under the palm rest, and the screw hole on the right side of the clip should line up with the holes in the connector ground strip and the threaded hole in the system board.

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Reinstall the M2 x 9.5-mm screw that secures the LCD flex-cable hold-down clip to the system board. Close the display. You may have to press down on the back end of the display (above the hinges) while closing the display to get the display to close completely.

Reinstall the two M2 x 4-mm screws that secure the display assembly to the bottom case. You may have to squeeze the display assembly and the bottom case assembly together, so the screw holes align in the base assembly and the hinge posts. Do not completely tighten the screws.

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Reinstall the two M2 x 5-mm screws in the back of the computer that secure the display assembly to the back of the bottom case. Tighten the two screws that you installed in step 6. Open the display and reinstall the left and right hinge covers. An L is stamped on the bottom of the left hinge cover and an R is stamped on the bottom of the right hinge cover.

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Display Assembly Bezel

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large rubber screw covers (6) M2 x 3.5-mm screws (6)

display assembly bezel

LCD panel back light plug LCD flex cable left hinge latch

M2 x 3.5-mm screw M2.6 x 4-mm screws (4) inverter EMI sponges (2)

display-assembly top cover

right hinge

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NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. NOTICE: Read Preparing to Work Inside Your Computer before performing the following procedure. 1

Use a scribe to carefully pry the six rubber screw covers out of the six screw holes located along the top and bottom of the bezel on the front of the display assembly. Remove the six M2 x 3.5-mm screws located at the top and bottom of the bezel on the front of the display assembly. Separate the bezel from the display-assembly top cover. The bezel is secured by slot openings that snap into the displayassembly top cover. Carefully lift the inside edge of the bezel, working your way around the inside perimeter, to unsnap and remove the bezel from the display assembly.

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Display Assembly Latch

latch spring display assembly latch display assembly top cover

post

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. NOTICE: Read Preparing to Work Inside Your Computer before performing the following procedure.

Removing the Display Assembly Latch

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Remove the display assembly bezel. Lift the display assembly latch off of the display-assembly top cover. Slide the latch spring off of the post on the display-assembly top cover. You may need to use a small flat-blade screwdriver to separate the latch spring from the post.

Replacing the Display Assembly Latch

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Carefully place the latch spring over the post on the display-assembly top cover. You may need to use a small flat-blade screwdriver to place the spring over the post. Hold the spring on the post with the screwdriver while performing the next step.

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Holding the latch, stretch the spring slightly and set the displayassembly latch in place in the display assembly top cover. Reinstall the bezel.

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LCD Panel
LCD panel back light plug LCD flex cable (wide)

M2 x 3.5-mm screws (4) narrow flex cable M2 x 3.5-mm screw

ZIF connector

inverter

EMI sponges (2)

inverter

back light plug

LCD flex cable (narrow)

NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. NOTICE: Read Preparing to Work Inside Your Computer before performing the following procedure.

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Removing the LCD Panel

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Ground yourself by touching the unpainted metal surface of the I/O panel on the back of the computer. Remove the keyboard bezel. Remove the display assembly. Remove the display assembly bezel. Remove the four M2 x 3.5-mm screws on the left and right sides of the display assembly that secure the LCD panel to the top cover. Remove the M2 x 3.5-mm screw that secures the inverter to the top cover. Lift and roll the inverter over (toward you), so that you can view the component (non-Mylar) side of the inverter. Disconnect the narrow flex cable from the ZIF connector on the left side of the inverter. Disconnect the two-wire back-light plug from the connector on the right side of the inverter. Remove the inverter. Lift the LCD panel from the bottom edge, giving enough room to fit your hand between the LCD panel and the top cover. Carefully peel the LCD flex cable away from the top cover. Lift the LCD panel out of the top cover. Lift up on the tape that is covering the wide flex-cable connector on the back of the LCD panel.
NOTICE: Keep the tape for when you replace the LCD panel.

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Disconnect the wide flex cable from the connector on the back of the LCD panel.

Replacing the LCD Panel

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Connect the LCD flex cable to the connector on the back of the LCD panel. Reinstall the tape that covers the LCD flex-cable connector on the back of the LCD panel.

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If you are installing a new LCD flex cable, peel off the backing tapes that are on the LCD flex-cable EMI sponges. Reinstall the LCD panel in the top cover:
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Holding the LCD flex cable against the back of the LCD panel, insert the right edge of the LCD panel into the right end of the top cover. The right edge of the LCD panel should press against the EMI sponge on the right side of the top cover. The LCD panel should not rest on top of the EMI sponge.

Lower the bottom end of the LCD panel into the top cover, making sure the LCD flex cable lines up with the opening that is to the right of the left hinge. Make sure the inverter flex cable is visible at the bottom edge of the LCD panel. Press the LCD panel into the top cover.

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Connect the inverter flex cable to the ZIF connector on the inverter. With the component side of the inverter facing up, connect the twowire back-light plug to the connector on the right side of the inverter. When the plug is all the way in the connector, the key slot in the center of the plug should not be visible. If you can see the key slot, the plug is not in the connector correctly. Pull the plug out, turn the plug over, and reinsert it into the connector.

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Roll the inverter over (away from you), so that you can view the back side of the inverter. Place the inverter into the top cover, aligning the posts in the top cover with the alignment holes in the inverter. Holding the inverter in place, reinstall the M2 x 3.5-mm screw that secures the inverter to the top cover. Reinstall the four M2 x 3.5-mm screws, in the left and right ends of the top cover, that secure the LCD panel to the top cover. Reinstall the display assembly latch. Reinstall the display assembly bezel.

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Display Assembly Hinges

NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. NOTICE: Read Preparing to Work Inside Your Computer before performing the following procedure. 1 2 3 4 5

Remove the keyboard bezel. Remove the display assembly. Remove the display assembly bezel. Remove the two M2.6 x 4-mm screws that secure the left hinge to the top cover. Remove the two M2.6 x 4-mm screws that secure the right hinge to the top cover.

When replacing the left and right hinges, make sure they are installed correctly. An L is stamped on the left hinge and an R is stamped on the right hinge.

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Keyboard Assembly
keyboard assembly M2 x 4-mm screws (4)

keyboard cable

NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. NOTICE: Read Preparing to Work Inside Your Computer before performing the following procedure.

Removing the Keyboard Assembly

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Remove the keyboard bezel. Remove the four M2 x 4-mm screws located across the top of the keyboard assembly.

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NOTICE: Five metal tabs retain the bottom of the keyboard in the palm rest assembly. 3

Release the keyboard assembly from the palm rest assembly by lifting the top edge of the keyboard assembly up and sliding it toward the back of the computer. Rotate the keyboard up so it is perpendicular to the computer. Carefully disconnect the keyboard cable from the connector on the system board.
NOTICE: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and timeconsuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard.

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Remove the keyboard assembly.

Replacing the Keyboard Assembly

NOTICE: Position the keyboard cable so it is not twisted when it is connected to the system board. 1

Connect the keyboard cable to the connector on the system board.

NOTICE: Five metal tabs retain the bottom of the keyboard in the palm rest assembly.

Fit the keyboard into place by sliding the five tabs on the bottom of the keyboard into the palm rest assembly. It is important that the two tabs on the bottom right edge of the keyboard assembly fit correctly into the slotted holes in the palm rest assembly. To help align the tabs with the slotted holes, you can temporarily insert the hard drive into the hard drive bay before you place the keyboard assembly in the palm rest assembly. By resting the keyboard assembly on the hard drive, the tabs are at the correct height to enter the slotted holes. When the keyboard assembly is seated in the palm rest assembly, remove the hard drive and look through the hard drive bay to make sure the tabs are seated in the slot holes.

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Ensure that the top screw-hole tabs rest correctly in the screw slots on the palm rest assembly. Verify that the keyboard is correctly installed. The keys should be flush with the left and right surfaces of the palm rest.

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Reinstall the four M2 x 4-mm screws that secure the top of the keyboard assembly to the bottom case assembly. Reinstall the keyboard bezel.

Memory Module
inner tabs (2)

memory module

NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. NOTICE: Read Preparing to Work Inside Your Computer before performing the following procedure.

Removing Memory Modules

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Remove the keyboard bezel. Remove the keyboard assembly. Ground yourself by touching the unpainted metal surface of an I/O connector on the computer's back panel.

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To release the memory module from its connector, carefully spread apart the inner tabs of the memory module connector just far enough for the memory module to disengage from the connector (it should pop up slightly). Lift the memory module out of its connector.

Replacing Memory Modules

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Align the memory module's edge connector with the slot in the center of the memory module connector. The memory module is keyed, or designed to fit into the connector in only one direction. The slot on the system board is notched so that the memory module can be firmly seated only one way. With the module at a 45-degree angle, press the memory module's edge connector firmly into the memory module connector. Pivot the memory module down until it clicks into place. If you do not hear a click as each end of the memory module snaps into the tabs, remove the memory module and reinstall it.

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Palm Rest Assembly

M2.6 x 1.6-mm screws (6)

The palm rest assembly consists of the palm rest, status lights, and touch pad assembly.
NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. NOTICE: Read Preparing to Work Inside Your Computer before performing the following procedure.

Removing the Palm Rest Assembly

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Remove the keyboard bezel. Remove the display assembly. Remove the keyboard assembly.

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4 5

Turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface. Remove the six M2.6 x 1.6-mm screws located in the battery bay.
NOTICE: Make sure that the work surface is clean to prevent scratching the computer cover.

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Turn the computer right-side up. Remove the four black M2 x 4-mm screws across the top of the computer.

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M2 x 6-mm screws (3 silver) status lights flex cable palm rest assembly M2 x 4-mm screws (4 black)

Remove the three silver M2 x 6-mm screws in the keyboard-assembly area that secure the middle of the palm rest assembly to the bottom case. Disconnect the status lights flex cable from the ZIF connector on the system board. Disconnect the touch pad flex cable from the ZIF connector on the system board.

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Carefully remove the palm rest assembly from the bottom case assembly.

Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly

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Place the palm rest assembly on the bottom case assembly. Reinstall the three silver M2 x 6-mm screws in the keyboard-assembly area that secure the middle of the palm rest assembly to the bottomcase assembly. Reinstall the four black M2 x 4-mm screws that secure the top of the palm rest assembly to the bottom-case assembly. Connect the touch pad flex cable to the ZIF connector on the system board. Connect the status lights flex cable to the ZIF connector on the system board. Turn the computer upside down. Reinstall the six M2.6 x 1.6-mm screws in the battery bay that secure the bottom of the palm rest assembly to the bottom-case assembly. Turn the computer right-side up. Reinstall the keyboard assembly. Reinstall the display assembly. Reinstall the keyboard bezel.

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Touch Pad Assembly

M2 x 3.5-mm screws (3)

touch pad holder assembly

touch pad

ZIF connector

flex cable

NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. NOTICE: Read Preparing to Work Inside Your Computer before performing the following procedure. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Remove the keyboard bezel. Remove the display assembly. Remove the keyboard assembly. Remove the palm rest assembly. Remove the three M2 x 3.5-mm screws that secure the touch pad assembly to the palm rest assembly. Slide the touch pad assembly out from under the two hold-down tabs. Remove the touch pad assembly from the palm rest assembly. Disconnect the flex cable from the ZIF connector on the back of the touch pad.

The flex cable remains attached to the touch pad holder assembly.

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Bottom Case Assembly

The bottom case assembly consists of the following field-replaceable components: Reserve battery RTC battery Main battery Modem Fan Speaker System board assembly Main battery release latch

fan speaker (shown with audio EMI shield removed) modem main battery release latch location

main battery compartment system board assembly bottom case cover

reserve battery

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NOTICE: The reserve battery provides power to the computer's nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM) when the computer is turned off. Removing the battery causes the computer to lose the parameters set by the user in NVRAM. If possible, make a copy of this information before you remove the reserve battery.

Reserve Battery
reserve battery

reserve battery cable

NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. NOTICE: Read Preparing to Work Inside Your Computer before performing the following procedure. 1 2 3

Remove the keyboard bezel. Remove the keyboard assembly. Peel the reserve battery away from the foam pad on the system board. The reserve battery is located between the memory module and the PC Card bay, and it is attached to the system board with an adhesive foam pad.

Disconnect the reserve battery cable from the connector on the system board.

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Remove the remnants of the foam pad from the system board.

RTC Battery
NOTICE: Removing the RTC battery causes the computer to lose its date and time settings, which are used to identify when files are created or modified. You must enter the date and time settings after you replace the RTC battery. NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. NOTICE: Read Preparing to Work Inside Your Computer before performing the following procedure. 1 2 3

Remove the keyboard bezel. Remove the keyboard assembly. Grasp the RTC battery and pull it out of the holder. You man need to use a small flat-blade screwdriver to carefully pry the battery out of the holder.

Main Battery
See Preparing to Work Inside Your Computer for detailed instructions for removing the battery.

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Modem

modem

M2 x 9.5-mm screw

modem retainer bracket

NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. NOTICE: Read Preparing to Work Inside Your Computer before performing the following procedure.

Removing the Modem

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Remove the keyboard bezel. Remove the display assembly. Remove the keyboard assembly. Remove the palm rest assembly.

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Use a 5-mm socket wrench to remove the four 5-mm socket screws for the video and parallel connectors located on the back of the bottom case assembly. Use a small flat-blade screwdriver to remove the two media bay connector screws at both ends of the media bay connector located on the back of the bottom case assembly. Remove the M2 x 9.5-mm screw that secures the modem retainer bracket and modem to the system board. The screw is located by the video connector.

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Remove the modem retainer bracket from the system board. Pull the modem straight up to disconnect it from the system board. Disconnect the modem cable from the connector on the system board.

Replacing the Modem

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Connect the modem cable to the connector on the system board. Align the connector on the bottom of the modem with the connector on the system board, and carefully press the modem onto the system board. Put the modem retainer bracket in place. Reinstall the M2 x 9.5-mm screw to secure the modem retainer bracket and modem to the system board. Reinstall the two media bay connector screws at both ends of the media bay (IDE) connector located on the back of the bottom case assembly. Reinstall the four 5-mm socket screws for the video and parallel connectors located on the back of the bottom case assembly. Reinstall the palm rest assembly. Reinstall the keyboard assembly. Reinstall the display assembly. Reinstall the keyboard bezel.

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Fan

fan

M2 x 8-mm screws (2)

connector

NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. NOTICE: Read Preparing to Work Inside Your Computer before performing the following procedure.

Removing the Fan

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Remove the keyboard bezel. Remove the display assembly. Remove the keyboard assembly. Remove the palm rest assembly. Carefully disconnect the fan wire connector from the system board. The male connector on the fan wire is keyed to fit into the female connector one way only.

Remove the two M2 x 8-mm screws, with two rubber washers each, that secure the fan to the bottom case assembly.

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Remove the fan from the bottom case assembly.

Replacing the Fan

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Place the fan in the bottom case. Make sure that the arrow that is stamped on top of the fan is pointing towards the thermal cooling solution.

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Reinstall the M2 x 8-mm screws with rubber washers to secure the fan to the bottom case assembly. Reconnect the fan wire to the connector on the system board assembly. Reinstall the palm rest assembly. Reinstall the keyboard assembly. Reinstall the display assembly. Reinstall the keyboard bezel.

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Speaker

audio EMI shield EMI adhesive sponge

M2 x 5-mm screws (2)

speaker wire

speaker connector

NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. NOTICE: Read Preparing to Work Inside Your Computer before performing the following procedure.

Removing the Speaker

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Remove the keyboard bezel. Remove the display assembly. Remove the keyboard assembly. Remove the palm rest assembly.

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Peel up the EMI adhesive sponge that connects the audio EMI shield to the thermal cooling solution. You only need to peel up the part of the sponge that lays on the thermal cooling solution. The end of the sponge that lays on the audio EMI shield can remain.
NOTICE: The audio EMI shield is attached to the USB connector housing with two-sided tape. To avoid bending the audio EMI shield, care must be taken when separating the audio EMI shield from the USB connector housing.

Using a small flat-blade screwdriver, carefully separate the audio EMI shield away from the USB connector housing. Place the edge of the screwdriver between the audio EMI shield and the USB connector housing, and slowly pry the two apart.

Carefully disconnect the speaker wire connector from the system board. The male connector on the speaker wire is keyed to fit into the female connector one way only.

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Remove the two M2 x 5-mm screws that secure the speaker to the bottom case assembly. Remove the speaker from the bottom case assembly. Remove the rubber speaker gasket from the bottom case assembly.

Replacing the Speaker

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Reinstall the rubber speaker gasket in the bottom case. The gasket is keyed, so it will fit in the bottom case one way only.

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Place the speaker in the bottom case. The wire end of the speaker should face towards the center of the bottom case assembly. Reinstall the two M2 x 5-mm screws to secure the speaker to the bottom case assembly. Carefully connect the speaker wire to the connector in the system board assembly.

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The male connector on the speaker wire is keyed to fit into the female connector one way only.
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Reinstall the audio EMI shield:

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Carefully position the audio EMI shield so that the section with the two-sided tape is over the USB connector housing. Press the audio EMI shield down so it attaches to the USB connector housing. Reattach the EMI adhesive sponge across the thermal cooling solution.

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Reinstall the palm rest assembly. Reinstall the keyboard assembly. Reinstall the display assembly. Reinstall the keyboard bezel.

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System Board Assembly

EMI adhesive sponge audio EMI shield USB connector M2 x 9.5-mm screw

modem retainer bracket

system board modem M2 x 3.5-mm screws (6)

thermal cooling solution fan assembly fan wire connector speaker EMI clip location PC Card cover reserve battery

bottom case assembly M2 x 4-mm screws (2) audio I/O port cover

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. NOTICE: Read Preparing to Work Inside Your Computer before performing the following procedure. NOTICE: The processor is not replaceable. Do not attempt to remove the thermal cooling solution.

Removing the System Board Assembly

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Remove the keyboard bezel. Remove the display assembly. Remove the keyboard assembly. Remove the palm rest assembly. Use a 5-mm socket wrench to remove the four 5-mm socket screws for the video and parallel connectors located on the back of the bottom case assembly. Use a small flat-blade screwdriver to remove the two media bay connector screws at both ends of the media bay connector located on the back of the bottom case assembly.
NOTICE: To ensure maximum cooling for the microprocessor, do not touch the glue side of the thermal conductive tape. The oils in your skin reduce the heat transfer capability on the glue side of the tape.

Peel up the thermal conductive tape that connects the audio EMI shield to the thermal cooling solution. You only need to peel up the part of the tape that lays on the thermal cooling solution. The end of the tape that lays on the audio EMI shield can remain.
NOTICE: The audio EMI shield is attached to the USB connector housing with two-sided tape. To avoid bending the audio EMI shield, care must be taken when separating the audio EMI shield from the USB connector housing.

Using a small flat-blade screwdriver, carefully separate the audio EMI shield away from the USB connector housing. Place the edge of the screwdriver between the audio EMI shield and the USB connector housing, and slowly pry the two apart. Remove the two M2 x 4-mm screws that secure the audio I/O cover to the bottom case assembly.

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Remove the audio I/O cover. Remove the six M2 x 3.5-mm screws that secure the system board to the bottom case assembly. White arrows on the system board assembly point to the M2 x 3.5-mm screws. Remove the M2 x 9.5-mm screw that secures the modem retainer bracket. Remove the modem retainer bracket from the bottom case assembly. Disconnect the speaker wire from the connector on the system board assembly. Disconnect the fan wire from the connector on the system board assembly. Lift the system board assembly out of the bottom case assembly.

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Replacing the System Board Assembly

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Transfer the memory module(s) to the replacement system board assembly. Place the new hard drive EMI clip on the system board assembly.
M2 x 3.5-mm screw

hard drive EMI clip

Place the system board assembly in the bottom case assembly. The I/O ports should protrude comfortably through the openings at the back of the bottom case assembly

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Reconnect the fan wire to the connector on the system board assembly. Reconnect the speaker wire to the connector on the system board assembly. Replace the modem retainer bracket around the I/O ports and on top of the modem. Reinstall the M2 x 9.5-mm screw on the right side of the modem to secure the modem retainer bracket to the system board assembly. The hole for the M2 x 9.5-mm screw is located by the video connector. Reinstall the six M2 x 3.5-mm screws that secure the system board assembly to the bottom case assembly. White arrows on the system board assembly point to the screw holes. One of the M2 x 3.5-mm screws passes through the hard drive EMI clip. Reinstall the audio EMI shield:
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Carefully position the audio EMI shield so the section with the two-sided tape is over the USB connector housing. Press the audio EMI shield down so it attaches to the USB connector housing. Reattach the thermal conductive tape across the thermal cooling solution.

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Reinstall the two media bay connector screws at both ends of the media bay connector located on the back of the bottom case assembly. Reinstall the four 5-mm socket screws for the video and parallel connectors located on the back of the bottom case assembly Replace the audio I/O cover. Replace the two M2 x 4-mm screws to secure the audio I/O cover to the bottom case assembly. Reinstall the palm rest assembly. Reinstall the keyboard assembly. Reinstall the display assembly. Reinstall the keyboard bezel.

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Main Battery Release Latch

bottom case assembly

main battery release latch

tension spring

release button

NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. NOTICE: Read Preparing to Work Inside Your Computer before performing the following procedure. 1 2 3 4 5

Remove the keyboard bezel. Remove the display assembly. Remove the keyboard assembly. Remove the palm rest assembly. Remove the system board assembly.
NOTICE: The tabs on the release button are plastic. Care should be taken when squeezing the tabs to avoid breaking them.

Using needle-nose pliers, gently squeeze the two tabs on the back of the release button together and grasp the top of the battery release latch and gently pull up to free it from the release button assembly.

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To remove the battery release latch, unhook the small tension spring located on the metal post next to the hard drive.

APR Docking Doors

NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries. NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. NOTICE: Read Preparing to Work Inside Your Computer before performing the following procedure.

Removing the APR Docking Doors

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Turn the computer upside down. The APR docking doors should be at the top.

Carefully insert a small flat-blade screwdriver in the opening between the door edges and the edge of the door opening on the right side. There is a small slot at the right edge of the door opening to show where the screwdriver is placed.

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Gently push the screwdriver against the right edge of the back door to cause the door to bow up at the center. Grasp the back door as it bows up while still pressing the door edge with the screwdriver. Carefully slip the right-edge hinge of the back door off its right hinge pin.
NOTICE: The doors are attached to each other by a tension spring at the left end of the doors. Do not try to separate the doors from each other. They must be removed together.

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Gently push the screwdriver against the right edge of the front door to cause the door to bow up at the center. Grasp the front door as it bows up while still pressing the door edge with the screwdriver. Carefully slip the right-edge hinge of the front door off its right hinge pin.

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Grasping both doors together, carefully slip the left side of each door off their left hinge pins.

Replacing the APR Docking Doors

NOTICE: On the under side of the doors, a small F is printed on the front door and a small B is printed on the back door. As you hold the doors for installation, the front door is near you, the back door is away from you, and the tension spring is to the left. 1

Turn the computer upside down. The docking connector door opening should be at the top.

Holding the two doors together at their right edges, insert the left hinges of the doors (at the end with the tension spring) onto the left, front, and back hinge pins. Carefully bow the doors in the center. Slip the right hinge of the back door on to the right, back hinge pin. Slip the right hinge of the front door on to the right, front hinge pin. Release the doors so that they set into place.

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