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3Update the BIOS using a flash BIOS update program diskette or CD.

NOTE: For instructions to update or flash the BIOS, see the

Dell

Portable Computer BIOS Update Guide

.

Reserve Battery

NOTICE: The reserve battery provides power to the computer’s RTC and

NVRAM when the computer is turned off. Removing the battery causes the

computer to lose the date and time information as well as all user-specified

parameters in the BIOS. If possible, make a copy of this information before

you remove the reserve battery.

Removing the Reserve 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 the Computer" before performing

the following procedure.

Reserve Batt ery

reserve battery

reserve battery

connector

reserve battery

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Contents

Main Page Page Notes, Notices, and Cautions Windows Microsoft Intel DellWare Contents 1Before You Begin 2Removing and Replacing Parts Page Page Page Page Preparing to Work Inside the Computer Recommended Tools Screw Identification Page Page Removing and Replacing Parts Components Hard Drive Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive Memory Module Removing the Memory Module Cover Removing the Memory Modules Replacing the Memory Modules Mini-PCI Card Assembly Page Removing the Mini-PCI Card Assembly Replacing the Mini-PCI Card Assembly Keyboard Assembly Removing the Keyboard Assembly Page Replacing the Keyboard Assembly with the left and right surfaces of the palmrest. Removing the Display Assembly Page Page Page Removing the 14.1-Inch Display Assembly Bezel Removing the 14.1-Inch Display Panel Replacing the 14.1-Inch Display Panel Removing the Display-Feed Flex Cable (14.1-Inch Display Panel) Page Removing the 12.1-Inch Display Assembly Bezel Removing the 12.1-Inch Display Panel Replacing the Display-Assembly Top Cover Replacing the 12.1-Inch Display Panel Removing the Display-Feed Flex Cable (12.1-Inch Display Panel) Display Assembly Latch Removing the Display Assembly Latch Page Removing the Hinge Covers Replacing the Hinge Covers hinges. Palmrest Assembly Removing the Palmrest Assembly Page Page Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly Removing the Microprocessor Thermal Cooling Assembly Hybrid Cooling Fan Removing the Hybrid Cooling Fan Microprocessor Module Removing the Microprocessor Module Replacing the Microprocessor Module Dell Portable Computer BIOS Update Guide Reserve Battery Removing the Reserve Battery Replacing the Reserve Battery Speaker Assemblies Removing the Speaker Assemblies Page Replacing the Speaker Assembly System Board Assembly Removing the System Board Page Replacing the System Board Battery and Modular Bay Latch Assemblies Removing the Battery and Modular Bay Latch Assemblies Page Index B D H K T