Dell Inspiron 23 (2350, Mid 2013) User Manual

Inspiron 23Service ManualComputer Model: Inspiron 2350Regulatory Model: W07CRegulatory Type: W07C002

Before Working Inside Your ComputerCAUTION: To avoid damaging the components and cards, handle them by their edges and avoid touching pins and contact

Clearing CMOS SettingsWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps i

Display-Settings ControlsUse the display settings controls to:• adjust volume• adjust screen brightness• select video source• turn off the displayThe

The display settings controls functions as describe below:• Increase display brightness: Press to increase the display brightness.• Decrease display b

NOTE: With the computer turned off, press the input source select/display-off button and the power button simultaneously to initialize display diagnos

Flashing the BIOSYou may need to flash (update) the BIOS when an update is available or when you replace the system board. To flash the BIOS:1 Turn o

Getting Help and Contacting DellSelf-Help ResourcesYou can get information and help on Dell products and services using these online self-help resourc

NOTE: If you do not have an active internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product

Safety InstructionsUse the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and ensure your personal safety.WARNING: Before

CAUTION: Press and eject any installed card from the media-card reader.Recommended ToolsThe procedures in this document may require the following tool

After Working Inside Your ComputerCAUTION: Leaving stray or loose screws inside your computer may severely damage your computer.1 Replace all screws

Technical OverviewWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Be

Computer-base Components1 heat sink 2 fan3 coin-cell battery 4 hard-drive assembly5 USB board 6 speakers (2)7 mSATA card 8 memory modules (2)9 process

Display Panel With Stand Assembly1 auxiliary antenna 2 auxiliary antenna cable3 right microphone cable 4 camera assembly5 camera cable 6 left micropho

System Board Components 1 wireless-card slot (WLAN/WiDi) 2 display-cable connector (LVDS)3 camera-cable connector 4 display-backlight cable connector

Removing the Memory Module(s)WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the

2 Slide and lift the memory-module cover off the base cover.1 base cover 2 memory-module cover3 captive screwNOTE: If the memory module accidentally

Notes, Cautions, and WarningsNOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates

4 Remove the memory module from the memory-module slot.1 memory-module slot 2 securing clips (2)3 memory module20

Replacing the Memory Module(s)WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the

2 Insert the memory module into the memory-module slot, and press the memory module down until it clicks into place.NOTE: If you do not hear the clic

Removing the Base CoverWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps

4 Lift the base cover off the computer base.1 plastic scribe 2 base cover24

Replacing the Base CoverWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps

Removing the Computer BaseWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the ste

3 Remove the screws that secure the computer base to the stand assembly.4 Lift the computer base slightly and slide the display cables and antenna c

Replacing the Computer BaseWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the st

Removing the Hard DriveWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps

ContentsBefore Working Inside Your Computer...10Before You Begin ...

4 Slide and lift the hard-drive assembly off the computer base.1 screws (4) 2 hard-drive assembly3 computer base 4 system board5 speaker cable5 Remo

7 Remove the interposer from the hard drive.1 hard drive 2 screws (4)3 interposer 4 hard-drive bracket31

Replacing the Hard DriveWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps

Removing the Wireless CardWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the ste

2 Slide and remove the wireless card from the wireless-card slot on the system board.1 screws (2) 2 wireless-card slot3 wireless card34

Replacing the Wireless CardWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the st

Removing the mSATA CardWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps

2 Slide and remove the mSATA card from the mSATA-card slot on the system board.1 mSATA-card slot 2 mSATA card3 screw 4 system board37

Replacing the mSATA CardWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps

3 Press the other end of the mSATA card down and replace the screw that secures the mSATA card to the system board.1 mSATA card 2 mSATA-card slot3 ta

Replacing the Computer Base... 28Procedure...

Removing the SpeakersWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in

4 Lift the speakers along with the cable off the computer base.1 speaker cable 2 screws (4)3 speakers (2) 4 computer base41

Replacing the SpeakersWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps i

Removing the USB BoardWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps i

5 Lift the USB board off the computer base.1 USB-board cable 2 clip3 screw 4 computer base5 USB board 6 tape7 pull-tab44

Replacing the USB BoardWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps

Removing the Coin-Cell BatteryWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the

3 Lift the coin-cell battery, along with its cable, off the system board.1 system board 2 coin-cell battery cable3 coin-cell battery connector 4 coin

Replacing the Coin-Cell BatteryWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow th

Removing the FanWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Befo

Replacing the Speakers...42Procedure ...

ProcedureWARNING: The heat sink may become hot during normal operation. Allow sufficient time for the heat sink to cool before you touch it.1 Peel of

4 Lift the fan along with its cable off the computer base.1 system board 2 fan cable3 screws (2) 4 fan51

Replacing the FanWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Bef

Removing the Heat SinkWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps i

Procedure1 Peel off the Mylar from the heat sink and fan.1 heat sink 2 Mylar3 fan2 In sequential order (indicated on the heat sink), loosen the capt

3 Lift the heat sink off the system board.1 captive screws (8) 2 system board3 heat sink55

Replacing the Heat SinkWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps

Removing the ProcessorWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps i

Replacing the ProcessorWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps

2 Tighten the ZIF socket cam-screw to secure the processor to the system board.1 processor 2 pin-1 indicator3 ZIF socket 4 cam screw5 Torx T8 screwd

Replacing the Heat Sink... 56Procedure...

Removing the System BoardWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the step

4 Remove the screws that secure the system board to the computer base.5 Lift the system board out of the computer base.1 USB-board cable 2 tape3 fan

Replacing the System BoardWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the ste

Removing the Back CoverWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps

Replacing the Back CoverWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps

Removing the CameraWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in B

2 Remove the screws that secure the camera assembly to the display bezel.3 Carefully lift the camera assembly and turn it over.4 Slide and remove t

Replacing the CameraWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in

Removing the MicrophoneWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps

2 Disconnect the microphone cables from the microphones.1 microphone cable 2 right microphone3 left microphone69

Replacing the Camera... 67Procedure...

Replacing the MicrophoneWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps

Removing the Converter BoardWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the s

4 Lift the converter board off the display assembly.1 converter-board cable 2 screws (2)3 converter board 4 display-backlight cable5 display bracket

Replacing the Converter BoardWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the

Removing the Power-Button ModuleWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow t

5 Lift the power button off the display bezel.1 screw 2 power-button cable3 routing guides 4 power button5 Mylar 6 control-buttons board cable75

Replacing the Power-Button ModuleWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow

Removing the Stand AssemblyWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the st

4 Remove the screws that secure the cables to the display bracket.1 converter-board cable 2 converter board3 display-backlight cable 4 alignment post

7 Disconnect the power-button cable from the control-buttons board cable.1 control-buttons board cable2 power-button cable3 securing clips (2) 4 disp

Replacing the Stand Assembly...82Procedure...

9 Remove the screws that secure the stand assembly to the display bracket.1 stand assembly 2 screws (8)3 display assembly10 Slide and release the ta

11 Peel off the Mylar that covers the touchscreen cable and disconnect the touchscreen cable from the display panel.1 touchscreen cable 2 Mylar12 Li

Replacing the Stand AssemblyWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the s

5 Replace the base cover.83

Removing the Display PanelWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the ste

2 Lift the display-panel bracket off the display-panel assembly.1 screws (18) 2 display-panel bracket3 display bezel3 Remove the screws that secure

5 Lift the display-panel assembly off the display bezel and place it on a clean surface.1 screws (6) 2 display panel3 display bezel 4 latches (3)5 fl

7 Remove the display-panel side-brackets from the display panel.1 display panel 2 screws (4)3 display-panel side-brackets (2)8 Place the display pan

Replacing the Display PanelWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the st

Removing the Control-Buttons BoardWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow

Getting Help and Contacting Dell...105Self-Help Resources...

2 Carefully pry and lift the control-buttons board away from the display bezel.1 control-buttons board 2 plastic scribe3 control-buttons bracket 4 di

Replacing the Control-Buttons BoardWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follo

System Setup OptionsNOTE: Depending on your computer and its installed devices, the items listed in this section may or may not appear.NOTE: For infor

Main — Memory InformationMemory Installed Indicates the amount of memory installed in MB.Memory AvailableIndicates the amount of memory available in M

Advanced — Processor ConfigurationLimit CPUID ValueAllows you to limit the maximum value the processor standard CPUID function supports — Enabled or D

BootLoad Legacy OPROMAllows you to load the legacy OPROM when in the UEFI boot mode. (Never by default).Keyboard Errors Allows you to enable or disabl

PowerAuto Power On Allows you to enable or disable the computer from turning on automatically — Enabled or Disabled (Disabled by default).Auto Power O

SecuritySet Supervisor PasswordAllows you to set, change, or delete the supervisor password. The supervisor password controls access to the system set

• Change the system configuration information.• Set or change a user-selectable option, such as the user password, type of hard drive installed, enabl

Clearing Forgotten PasswordsWARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the s