<p>Display Assembly (top):</p> <p>(2 each)</p> <p>&#160;</p > <p>&#160;</p> <p>&#160;</p> <p>This section provides proc edures for

removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless other wise noted, each procedure assumes that the following conditions exist:</p> <p>The procedures in this document may require the following tools:</p> <tabl e border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> To avoid losing data, save and close any open files and exi t any open programs before you turn off your computer. </td> </tr> </table> <p>Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your compu ter from potential damage and to help ensure your own personal safety.</p> <tabl e border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="caution.gif" align="top"> </td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> CAUTION: </span> <b>Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. </b></td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the com ponents or contacts on a card. Hold a card by its edges or by its metal mounting brac et. Hold a component such as a p rocessor by its edges, not by its pins. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on it

s pull-tab, not on the cable itself. Some cables have a connector with loc ing tabs; if you are disconnecting this type of cable, press in on the loc ing tabs before you disconnect the cable. As you pull connectors apart, eep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that both connectors are correctl y oriented and aligned. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> To help prevent damage to the computer, perform the followi ng steps before you begin wor ing inside the computer. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> To disconnect a networ cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the networ device. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery before wor ing inside the computer. </td> </tr> </table> <p>When you are removing and replacing components, print the scre w identification chart as a tool to lay out and eep trac of the screws. The ch art provides the number of screws and their sizes.</p> <p></p> <table bor der=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td>

<td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> Unless otherwise noted, each procedure in this document ass umes that a part can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in reverse order. </td> </tr> </table> <p></p> <p>Your computer ships with a fixed optical drive installed.</p> <table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="caution.gif" align="top"> </td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> CAUTION: </span> <b>Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product&nbsp;Information Guide. </b></td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> To help prevent damage to drives, store them in a safe, dry place when they are not installed in the computer. Avoid pressing down on them or placing heavy objects on top of them. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="caution.gif" align="top"> </td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> CAUTION: </span> <b>If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive. </b></td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="caution.gif" align="top"> </td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> CAUTION: </span> <b>Before you begin the following procedure, follow the saf ety instructions in the Product Information Guide. </b></td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see <a href="begin.htm#wp1437086">Before Wor ing Inside

Your Computer</a>) before wor ing inside the computer. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> To prevent data loss, turn off your computer before removin g the hard drive. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is on, in standby mode, or in hibernate mode. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> Hard drives are extremely fragile; even a slight bump can d amage the drive. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="note.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTE: </span> Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it in pro tective antistatic pac aging. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in your Product Information Guide. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> Use firm and even pressure to slide the drive into place. I f you use excessive force, you may damage the connector. </td> </tr> </table> <p>Return your old hard drive to Dell in its original or comparab le foam pac aging. Otherwise, the hard drive may be damaged in transit.</p> <p></p> <table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr>

<td valign="top" align="left"><img src="caution.gif" align="top"> </td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> CAUTION: </span> <b>Before you begin the following procedure, follow the saf ety instructions in the Product Information Guide. </b></td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> To prevent static damage to components inside your computer , discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the main battery (see <a href="begin.htm#wp1437086">Before Wor ing Inside Your Computer</a>) before you begin wor ing inside the computer. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="note.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTE: </span> Memory modules purchased from Dell are covered under your com puter warranty. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="note.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTE: </span> To get maximum performance/dual-channel memory bandwidth capa bility, both memory module connectors must contain memory modules and the modules must be of the same size and configuration. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left">

<span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not us e tools to spread the securing clips that secure the memory module. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> Handle memory modules by their edges, and do not touch the components on a module. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="note.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTE: </span> To get maximum performance/dual-channel memory bandwidth capa bility, both memory module connectors must contain memory modules and the modules must be of the same size and configuration. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="note.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTE: </span> If a memory module is not installed properly, the computer do es not boot. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> If the memory module cover is difficult to close, remove th e module and reinstall it. Forcing the cover to close may damage your computer. </td> </tr> </table> <p>As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and au tomatically updates the system configuration information.</p> <table border=0 ce llpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="caution.gif" align="top"> </td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> CAUTION: </span> <b>Before you begin the following procedure, follow the saf ety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

</b></td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the bac panel) on the computer. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the main battery (see <a href="begin.htm#wp1437086">Before Wor ing Inside Your Computer</a>) before you begin wor ing inside the computer. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> Do not disconnect the modem cable from the system board. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> Ensure that the modem cable is routed correctly when you re place the modem. </td> </tr> </table> <p>If you ordered a Mini-Card with your computer, the card is alr eady installed.</p> <table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="caution.gif" align="top"> </td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> CAUTION: </span> <b>Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product&nbsp;Information Guide. </b></td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left">

<span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you begin wor ing inside the computer. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> The connectors are eyed to ensure correct insertion. If yo u feel resistance, chec the connectors on the card and on the system board, and realign the card. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> To avoid damage to the Mini-Card, never place cables under the card. </td> </tr> </table> <p></p> <table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="caution.gif" align="top"> </td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> CAUTION: </span> <b>Before you perform the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. </b></td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the bac panel) on the computer. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the mai n battery (see <a href="begin.htm#wp1437086">Before Wor ing Inside Your Computer</a>) before you begin wor ing inside the computer. </td>

</tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="note.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTE: </span> Ensure that you have removed the main battery for access to t he card. </td> </tr> </table> <p></p> <table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="caution.gif" align="top"> </td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> CAUTION: </span> <b>Before you begin the following procedure, follow the saf ety instructions in the Product Information Guide. </b></td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the bac panel) on the computer. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see <a href="begin.htm#wp1437086">Before Wor ing Inside Your Computer</a>) before wor ing inside the computer. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> The hinge cover is fragile and can be damaged if extreme fo rce is used. Be careful when removing the hinge cover. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left">

<span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> To help avoid damage to the hinge cover, ensure that it is snapped securely into place before you rotate the display open to 180 degrees. </td> </tr> </table> <p>With the display open all the way (180 degrees) so that it lie s flat against the wor surface, snap the cover bac into place, starting from l eft to right.</p> <table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="caution.gif" align="top"> </td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> CAUTION: </span> <b>Before you begin the following procedure, follow the saf ety instructions in the Product Information Guide. </b></td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the bac panel) on the computer. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see <a href="begin.htm#wp1437086">Before Wor ing Inside Your Computer</a>) before wor ing inside the computer. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> The eycaps on the eyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the eyboard. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> To avoid scratching the palm rest when replacing the eyboa rd, hoo the tabs along the front edge of the

eyboard into the palm rest, and then press on the right edge near the top to sn ap the eyboard into place before replacing the two screws. </td> </tr> </table> <p></p> <table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="caution.gif" align="top"> </td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> CAUTION: </span> <b>Before you begin the following procedure, follow the saf ety instructions in the Product Information Guide. </b></td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the bac panel) on the computer. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see <a href="begin.htm#wp1437086">Before Wor ing Inside Your Computer</a>) before wor ing inside the computer. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> The standby switch is fragile and easily bro en. Avoid noc ing the switch when removing and replacing the display. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="note.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTE: </span> Ensure the antenna cables are not twisted and that they are l ying flat in the antenna cable&nbsp;clip. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4">

<tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="caution.gif" align="top"> </td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> CAUTION: </span> <b>Before you begin the following procedure, follow the saf ety instructions in the Product Information Guide. </b></td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the bac panel) on the computer. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the main battery (see <a href="begin.htm#wp1437086">Before Wor ing Inside Your Computer</a>) before you begin wor ing inside the computer. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> Removal of the bezel from the display bac cover requires e xtreme care to avoid damage to the bezel. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="caution.gif" align="top"> </td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> CAUTION: </span> <b>Before you begin the following procedure, follow the saf ety instructions in the Product Information Guide. </b></td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using

a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the main battery (see <a href="begin.htm#wp1437086">Before Wor ing Inside Your Computer</a>) before you begin wor ing inside the computer. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="note.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTE: </span> The eight screw locations are numbered. Replace the screws in sequential order. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="caution.gif" align="top"> </td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> CAUTION: </span> <b>Before you begin the following procedure, follow the saf ety instructions in the Product Information Guide. </b></td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the main battery (see <a href="begin.htm#wp1437086">Before Wor ing Inside Your Computer</a>) before you begin wor ing inside the computer. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr>

<td valign="top" align="left"><img src="caution.gif" align="top"> </td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> CAUTION: </span> <b>Before you begin the following procedure, follow the saf ety instructions in the Product Information Guide. </b></td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the bac panel) on the computer. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see <a href="begin.htm#wp1437086">Before Wor ing Inside Your Computer</a>) before wor ing inside the computer. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="note.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTE: </span> The screw locations may vary slightly from the image shown be low. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="caution.gif" align="top"> </td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> CAUTION: </span> <b>Before you begin the following procedure, follow the saf ety instructions in the Product Information Guide. </b></td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically

touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the bac panel) on the computer. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see <a href="begin.htm#wp1437086">Before Wor ing Inside Your Computer</a>) before wor ing inside the computer. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="caution.gif" align="top"> </td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> CAUTION: </span> <b>Before you begin the following procedure, follow the saf ety instructions in the Product Information Guide. </b></td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the bac panel) on the computer. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see <a href="begin.htm#wp1437086">Before Wor ing Inside Your Computer</a>) before wor ing inside the computer. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> Handle the spea ers with care to help prevent damage to the m. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="caution.gif" align="top">

</td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> CAUTION: </span> <b>Before you begin the following procedure, follow the saf ety instructions in the Product Information Guide. </b></td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the bac panel) on the computer. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see <a href="begin.htm#wp1437086">Before Wor ing Inside Your Computer</a>) before wor ing inside the computer. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="caution.gif" align="top"> </td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> CAUTION: </span> <b>Before you begin the following procedure, follow the saf ety instructions in the Product Information Guide. </b></td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the bac panel) on the computer. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> Do not touch the processor die. Press and hold the processo r down on the substrate on which the

die is mounted while turning the cam screw to prevent intermittent contact betwe en the cam screw and processor. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> To avoid damage to the processor, hold the screwdriver so t hat it is perpendicular to the processor when turning the cam screw. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see <a href="begin.htm#wp1437086">Before Wor ing Inside Your Computer</a>) before wor ing inside the computer. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> To ensure maximum cooling for the processor, do not touch t he heat transfer areas on the processor thermal-cooling assembly. The oils in your s in reduce the heat transfer capabil ity of the thermal pads. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> When removing the processor module, pull the module straigh t up. Be careful not to bend the pins on the processor module. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="note.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTE: </span> The ZIF-soc et cam screw secures the processor to the system board. Ta e note of the arrow on the ZIFsoc et cam screw, which indicates the direction to turn the cam screw. </td>

</tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> Ensure that the cam loc is in the fully open position befo re seating the processor module. Seating the processor module properly in the ZIF soc et does not require force. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> A processor module that is not properly seated can result i n an intermittent connection or permanent damage to the processor and ZIF soc et. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="note.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTE: </span> If a new microprocessor is installed, you will receive one of the following: a new thermal-cooling assembly which will include an affixed thermal pad; or, you will receive a new thermal pa d along with a tech sheet to illustrate proper installation. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="note.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTE: </span> The pin-1 corner of the processor module has a triangle that aligns with the triangle on the pin-1 corner of the ZIF soc et. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> You must position the processor module correctly in the ZIF soc et to avoid permanent damage to the module and the soc et. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr>

<td valign="top" align="left"><img src="note.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTE: </span> A removable video card is optional and present only if ordere d by the customer. Standard video is integrated on the system board and is not customer removable. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="caution.gif" align="top"> </td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> CAUTION: </span> <b>Before you begin the following procedure, follow the saf ety instructions in the Product Information Guide. </b></td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the bac panel) on the computer. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see <a href="begin.htm#wp1437086">Before Wor ing Inside Your Computer</a>) before wor ing inside the computer. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="note.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTE: </span> Remove the video card/thermal-cooling assembly as a single un it. Do not separate the thermal-cooling assembly from the video card. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="caution.gif" align="top"> </td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> CAUTION: </span> <b>Before you begin the following procedure, follow the saf

ety instructions in the Product Information Guide. </b></td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the bac panel) on the computer. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see <a href="begin.htm#wp1437086">Before Wor ing Inside Your Computer</a>) before wor ing inside the computer. </td> </tr> </table> <p></p> <table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="caution.gif" align="top"> </td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> CAUTION: </span> <b>Before you begin the following procedure, follow the saf ety instructions in the Product Information Guide. </b></td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the bac panel) on the computer. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see <a href="begin.htm#wp1437086">Before Wor ing Inside Your Computer</a>) before wor ing inside the computer. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4">

<tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="note.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTE: </span> You can remove the hard drive bay without removing the Expres sCard cage. The only reason for removing the ExpressCard Cage from the hard drive bay is if you are replacing an existing ExpressCard cage or hard drive bay. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="caution.gif" align="top"> </td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> CAUTION: </span> <b>Before you begin the following procedure, follow the saf ety instructions in the Product Information Guide. </b></td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the bac panel) on the computer. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see <a href="begin.htm#wp1437086">Before Wor ing Inside Your Computer</a>) before wor ing inside the computer. </td> </tr> </table> <p>The system board's BIOS chip contains the Service Tag, which i s also visible on a barcode label on the bottom of the computer. The replacement it for the system board includes a CD that provides a utility for transferring the Service Tag to the replacement system board.</p> <table border=0 cellpaddin g="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="note.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTE: </span> It is not required but is highly recommended that you remove the system fan (see <a href="fans.htm#wp1000550">System Fan</a>) to allow easier access to the system board. </td> </tr>

</table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensu re that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="note.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTE: </span> If you use a BIOS update program CD to flash the BIOS, press &lt;F12&gt; before inserting the CD so that you can set up the computer to boot from a CD this one time only. Otherwise, you must en ter the system setup program to change the default boot order. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="caution.gif" align="top"> </td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> CAUTION: </span> <b>Before you begin the following procedure, follow the saf ety instructions in the Product Information Guide. </b></td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the bac panel) on the computer. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see <a href="begin.htm#wp1437086">Before Wor ing Inside Your Computer</a>) before wor ing inside the computer. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif"

align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> Plug the AC adapter into a nown good power source to preve nt a loss of power. Failure to do so may cause system damage. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="note.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTE: </span> If you use a BIOS update program CD to flash the BIOS, press &lt;F12&gt; before inserting the CD so that you can set up the computer to boot from a CD this one time only. Otherwise, you must enter the system setup program to change the default boot order. </td> </tr> </table><table border=0 cellpadding="4"> <tr> <td valign="top" align="left"><img src="notice.gif" align="top"></td> <td valign="top" align="left"> <span class="notes"> NOTICE: </span> Do not interrupt this process once it begins. Doing so may cause system damage. </td> </tr> </table> <p></p>