Dell Mini 9 Service Manual

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 Coin - Cell Battery   
 
   Removing the Coin - Cell Battery   
   Replacing the Coin - Cell Battery   
 
   
Removing the Coin - Cell Battery   
   
1. Follow the instructions in  Before You Begin .   
 
     
2. Remove the module cover (see  Removing the Module Cover ).   
 
     
3. Remove the keyboard (see  Removing the Keyboard ).   
 
     
4. Remove the palm rest (see  Removing the Palm Rest ).   
 
     
5. Remove the display assembly (see  Display Assembly )....

 
     
8. Slide the main battery into the battery bay, until it clicks in place and slide the battery - lock latch towards the lock position.   
 
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 Display   
 
   Display Assembly   
   Display Bezel   
   Display Panel   
   Display Panel Cable   
 
   
Display Assembly   
   
Removing the Display Assembly  
   
1. Follow the instructions in  Before You Begin .   
 
     
2. Remove the module cover (see  Removing the Module Cover ).   
 
     
3. Remove the keyboard (see  Removing the Keyboard ).   
 
     
4. Remove the palm rest (see  Removing the Palm Rest ).   
 
   
   
5. Turn the computer over, make note of the...

   
   
7. Disconnect the display cables and the speaker cable from the respective system board connectors.   
 
     
8. Make note of the display cables and the speaker cable routing and carefully dislodge from their routing guides as shown in the figure.   
 
     
9. Remove the two screws from the display assembly hinges.   
 
     
10. Remove the display assembly from the computer base.   
 
   
   
Replacing the Display Assembly  
   
1. Align the display hinges with the holes in the base of the...

Display Bezel   
   
Removing the Display Bezel  
   
1. Follow the instructions in  Display Assembly .   
 
   
   
2. Using your fingertips, carefully pry up the inside edge of the display bezel.   
 
     
3. Remove the display bezel.   
 
   
Replacing the Display Bezel  
   
1. Realign the display bezel over the display panel, and gently snap into place.   
 
     
2. Follow the instructions in  Replacing the Display Assembly .   
 
Display Panel   
   
Removing the Display Panel  
   
1. Follow the...

   
   
4. Remove the six screws securing the display panel assembly to the display cover.   
 
     
5. Remove the display panel assembly.   
 
   
   
6. Remove the four screws (two on each side) that secure the display panel brackets to the display panel.   
 
   
Replacing the Display Panel  
   
1. Attach the display bracket to the display panel by replacing the two screws on each side of the display panel.   
 
     
2. Align the display panel with the display cover and replace the six screws....

Display Panel Cable   
   
Removing the Display Panel Cable  
   
1. Follow the instructions in  Display Assembly .   
 
     
2. Remove the display bezel (see  Display Bezel ).   
 
     
3. Remove the camera (see  Removing the Camera ).   
 
     
4. Remove the display panel (see  Display Panel ).   
 
     
5. Turn over the display panel and place it on a clean surface.   
 
   
   
6. Lift the conductive tape that secures the flex cable to the display board connector and disconnect the flex cable....

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 Keyboard   
 
   Removing the Keyboard   
   Replacing the Keyboard   
 
For more information about the keyboard, see the  Dell Technology Guide .  
   
Removing the Keyboard   
   
1. Follow the instructions in  Before You Begin .   
 
     
2. Turn the computer over.   
 
   
3. Remove the two screws from the base of the computer.   
 
   
   
4. Turn the computer top - side up and open the display.   
 
     
5. Carefully lift the keyboard and hold it to access the keyboard...

   
Replacing the Keyboard   
   
1. Slide the keyboard cable connector into the slot and push in the securing tabs to secure the keyboard cable to the system board.   
 
   
2. Align the tabs on the keyboard to the bottom of the palm rest and keep it in place.   
 
     
3. Close the display, turn the computer over.   
 
     
4. Replace the two screws in the base of the computer.   
 
     
5. Slide the battery into the battery bay, until it clicks into place and slide the battery - lock latch to the...

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 Memory Module   
 
   Removing the Memory Module   
   Replacing the Memory Module   
 
   
You can increase your computer memory by replacing the current memory module on the system board with a higher one. See Basic Specifications in your 
Setup Guide  for information on the memory supported by your computer. Install only memory modules that are intended for your computer.  
Your computer has a user - accessible SODIMM socket that can be accessed from the bottom of the...