Dell Inspiron Cs Service Guide

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on the back of the computer. 
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When you are removing and replacing components, photocopy the Table 1 
placement mat as a tool to lay out and keep track of the component screws.
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Memory Module 
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Display Assembly 
Hinge to Bottom 
Case Assembly:
M2.6 x 6 mm (4 each)
Display Assembly, 
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Some of the computer’s interface connectors are zero insertion force (ZIF) 
connectors. These connectors are not removable, but they must be released 
to disconnect a cable from them (see Figure 4).
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The following subsections provide instructions for removing and replacing 
field-replaceable parts and assemblies.
display 
assembly
keyboard
palmrest 
assembly
system board
hard-disk drive
main batterybottom case assembly
status indicator panel
right hinge cover
left hinge cover
thermal cooling 
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To remove the bottom memory module, perform the following steps.
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1. Remove the memory module cover.
2. Ground yourself by touching the unpainted metal surface of an I/O 
connector on the computer’s...

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1. Remove the status indicator panel. 
Use a flat-blade screwdriver to press in on the three tabs that secure the 
status indicator panel to the back panel of the computer (see Figure 9).
2. Remove the keyboard (see Figure 13).
3. Remove the thermal cooling solution (see Figure 18).
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6. Lift the memory module out of its socket.
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To replace a memory module, perform the following steps.
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the memory module socket. 
Memory modules are keyed, or designed to fit into their sockets in only 
one direction. The slots on the system board are notched so...

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1. Remove the status indicator panel.
2. Remove the right plastic hinge cover by sliding it to the right of the display 
assembly.
3. Remove the two M2.6 x 6-mm hinge screws that secure the right hinge to 
the bottom case (see Figure 10).
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5. Remove the two M2.6 x 6-mm hinge screws that secure the left hinge to 
the bottom case.
6. Carefully disconnect the display-assembly interface wire connector, 
located on the left side of the display assembly, from the system board.
The female connector attached to the display-assembly interface wire is 
keyed to fit into the male connector one way only.
On some models, the interface wire is routed under the left hinge. To 
remove the wire from...