Replacing the Magnesium Cover

1.Follow the instructions in “Before You Begin” on page 6.

2.Replace the magnesium cover on the computer base.

3.Replace the twelve screws that secure the magnesium cover to the computer base.

4.Replace any cards that were ejected from the ExpressCard slot and the 8-in-1 Media Card Reader.

5.Connect the ExpressCard cable to the system board connector and push down the ExpressCard connector latch to secure the ExpressCard cable.

6.Replace the display assembly (see “Replacing the Display Assembly” on page 75).

7.Replace the palm rest (see “Replacing the Palm Rest” on page 39).

8.Replace the keyboard (see “Replacing the Keyboard” on page 35).

9.Replace the center control cover (see “Replacing the Center Control Cover” on page 31).

CHAPTER 18: MAGNESIUM COVER

10.Replace the four screws that secure the magnesium cover to the computer base.

11.Replace the graphics card fan (see “Replacing the Graphics Card Fan” on page 62).

12.Replace the memory module(s) (see “Replacing the Memory Module(s)” on page 23).

13.Replace the hard drive (see “Replacing the Hard Drive” on page 18).

14.Replace the compartment door (see “Replacing the Compartment Door” on page 14).

15.Replace the battery pack (see “Replacing the Battery Pack” on page 11).

CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer.

085/085

Page 85
Image 85
Dell M15x service manual Replacing the Magnesium Cover