Dell P36F, 7537 owner manual Before Working Inside Your Computer, Before You Begin

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Before Working Inside Your Computer

Before You Begin

CAUTION: To avoid data loss, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before turning off your computer.

1Save and close all open files, exit all open programs, and turn off your computer.

Point to the lower or upper-right corner of the screen to open the Charms sidebar and click Settings→ Power→ Shut down.

NOTE: If you use a different operating system, see the documentation of your operating system for shut-down instructions.

2After the computer shuts down, disconnect it from the electrical outlet.

3Disconnect all cables — such as power and USB cables — from your computer.

4Disconnect all peripherals connected to your computer.

Recommended Tools

The procedures in this document require the following tools:

Phillips screwdriver

Torx #5 (T5) screwdriver

Plastic scribe

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Contents Inspiron Rev. A00 Contents Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Thermal-Cooling Assembly Contents Before You Begin Before Working Inside Your ComputerSafety Instructions After Working Inside Your Computer Removing the Base Cover ProcedureReplacing the Base Cover Removing the Battery Replacing the Battery Removing the Memory Modules Replacing the Memory Modules Removing the Hard Drive Hard-drive bracket Replacing the Hard Drive Removing the Wireless Card Replacing the Wireless Card Removing the Keyboard Plastic scribe Keyboard Keyboard-backlit cable Replacing the Keyboard Removing the Bottom Cover Screws Palm-rest assembly Bottom cover Replacing the Bottom Cover Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Speakers Tabs Left speaker Routing guide Right speaker Speaker cable Replacing the Speakers Removing the Thermal-Cooling Assembly Captive screws Thermal-cooling assembly Fan cable Replacing the Thermal-Cooling Assembly Removing the USB Board Replacing the USB Board Removing the Power-Adapter Port Palm-rest assembly Power-button board Screw Power-adapter port cable routing Tape Replacing the Power-Adapter Port Removing the System Board Procedure Removing the System Board Screws System board Replacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in the Bios Removing the Display Assembly Screws Tape Latch Display cable Display hinges Camera cable Display assembly Lift the palm-rest assembly away from the display assembly Replacing the Display Assembly Removing the Display Bezel Display assembly Display-hinge cover Display bezel Replacing the Display Bezel Removing the Display Panel Display panel Display cable Replacing the Display Panel Removing the Display Hinges Display back-cover Replacing the Display Hinges Removing the Palm Rest Palm rest Display assembly Remove the palm rest Replacing the Palm Rest Flashing the Bios