Inspiron 17/17R Owner’s ManualComputer model: Inspiron 3721/5721Regulatory model: P17E Regulatory type: P17E001book.book Page 1 Friday, December 14,
10 | Before You BeginSafety InstructionsUse the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and ensure your personal
After Working Inside Your Computer | 11After Working Inside Your ComputerAfter you complete the replacement procedures, ensure the following:• R
12 | Removing the BatteryRemoving the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your com
Replacing the Battery | 13Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your c
14 | Removing the Optical DriveRemoving the Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped w
Removing the Optical Drive | 153 Remove the screw that secures the optical-drive bracket to the optical-drive assembly and remove the optical-drive
16 | Replacing the Optical DriveReplacing the Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped
Removing the Keyboard | 17Removing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your c
18 | Removing the Keyboard3 Turn the keyboard over and place it on the palm-rest.4 Lift the connector latch and disconnect the keyboard cable from t
Replacing the Keyboard | 19Replacing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indic
20 | Removing the Base CoverRemoving the Base Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with yo
Replacing the Base Cover | 21Replacing the Base Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped w
22 | Removing the Memory Module(s)Removing the Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shi
Replacing the Memory Module(s) | 23Replacing the Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that s
24 | Removing the Hard DriveRemoving the Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped wit
Removing the Hard Drive | 25Procedure1 Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer base.2 Using the pull tab, slide th
26 | Removing the Hard Drive4 Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive.5 Using the pull-tab, lift the hard-drive brack
Replacing the Hard Drive | 27Replacing the Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with
28 | Removing the Coin-Cell BatteryRemoving the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that s
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery | 29Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that
Contents | 3ContentsBefore You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices. . . . .
30 | Removing the Palm-RestRemoving the Palm-Rest WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your
Removing the Palm-Rest | 312 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible.3 Lift the connector latches and, using the pull-tabs, d
32 | Removing the Palm-Rest4 Remove the screws that secure the palm-rest to the computer base. 5 Using a plastic scribe, gently lift and release the
Replacing the Palm-Rest | 33Replacing the Palm-Rest WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with yo
34 | Removing the Wireless Mini-CardRemoving the Wireless Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that
Removing the Wireless Mini-Card | 353 Slide and remove the wireless mini-card out of the mini-card connector.1 wireless mini-card 2 mini-card co
36 | Replacing the Wireless Mini-CardReplacing the Wireless Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information th
Removing the I/O Board | 37Removing the I/O Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your
38 | Replacing the I/O BoardReplacing the I/O Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with yo
Removing the System Board | 39Removing the System Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped
4 | ContentsReplacing the Base Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
40 | Removing the System BoardProcedure1 Disconnect the power-adapter-port cable and the speaker cable from the system board.2 Peel the mylar sleeve
Removing the System Board | 413 Peel the tape that secures the display cable to the system board and disconnect the display cable from the syste
42 | Removing the System Board5 Remove the screws that secure the system board to the computer base.6 Lift the system board at an angle and release
Replacing the System Board | 43Replacing the System Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped w
44 | Replacing the System BoardPostrequisites1 Replace the wireless Mini-Card. See "Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card" on page 36.2 Replace
Removing the Fan | 45Removing the Fan WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer an
46 | Removing the FanProcedure1 Disconnect the fan cable from the system board.2 Remove the screw that secures the fan to the system board.3 Lift th
Replacing the Fan | 47Replacing the Fan WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer
48 | Removing the Cooling AssemblyRemoving the Cooling Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shi
Removing the Cooling Assembly | 49Procedure1 In sequential order (indicated on the heat-sink), remove the screws that secure the cooling assembly to
Contents | 5Removing the Wireless Mini-Card . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Prerequisites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34P
50 | Replacing the Cooling AssemblyReplacing the Cooling Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that s
Removing the Hard-Drive Interposer Board | 51Removing the Hard-Drive Interposer Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safet
52 | Removing the Hard-Drive Interposer BoardProcedure1 Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive interposer board to the system board.2 Disconn
Replacing the Hard-Drive Interposer Board | 53Replacing the Hard-Drive Interposer Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the
54 | Removing the SpeakersRemoving the Speakers WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your c
Removing the Speakers | 55Procedure1 Remove the screws that secure the speakers to the computer base.2 Note the speaker-cable routing and remove
56 | Replacing the SpeakersReplacing the Speakers WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your
Removing the Display Assembly | 57Removing the Display Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shi
58 | Removing the Display AssemblyProcedure1 Note the antenna cable routing and remove the cable from its routing guides.2 Remove the screws tha
Replacing the Display Assembly | 59Replacing the Display Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that s
6 | ContentsReplacing the Cooling Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50P
60 | Removing the Display BezelRemoving the Display Bezel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped w
Removing the Display Bezel | 61Procedure1 Using your fingertips, carefully pry up the inside edge of the display bezel.2 Remove the display beze
62 | Replacing the Display BezelReplacing the Display Bezel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped
Removing the Display Hinges | 63Removing the Display Hinges WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped
64 | Removing the Display HingesProcedure1 Remove the screws that secure the display hinges to the display back-cover.2 Lift the display hinges off
Replacing the Display Hinges | 65Replacing the Display Hinges WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipp
66 | Removing the Display PanelRemoving the Display Panel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped w
Removing the Display Panel | 67Procedure1 Remove the screws that secure the display panel to the display back-cover.2 Gently lift the display panel
68 | Removing the Display Panel3 Peel the tape adhered over the display cable.4 Disconnect the display cable from the display-panel cable connector.
Replacing the Display Panel | 69Replacing the Display Panel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped
Contents | 7Removing the Display Hinges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Prerequisites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
70 | Removing the Camera ModuleRemoving the Camera Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped w
Removing the Camera Module | 71Procedure1 Disconnect the camera cable from the camera module.2 Remove the screw that secures the camera module to th
72 | Replacing the Camera ModuleReplacing the Camera Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped
Removing the Power-Adapter Port | 73Removing the Power-Adapter Port WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
74 | Removing the Power-Adapter PortProcedure1 Note the routing of the power-adapter-port cable and remove the power-adapter-port cable from the ro
Replacing the Power-Adapter Port | 75Replacing the Power-Adapter Port WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information th
76 | Flashing the BIOSFlashing the BIOSThe BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board. To flash the BI
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Before You Begin | 9Before You BeginTurn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and e
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