Dell 5720 Owner's Manual

Dell Inspiron 17R Owner’s ManualComputer model: Inspiron 17R-5720/17R-7720 Regulatory model: P15E Regulatory type: P15E001b

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Flashing the BIOS | 10126Flashing the BIOSThe BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board. To flash th

102 | Flashing the BIOSbook.book Page 102 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM

Switch | 113Switch WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps

12 | SwitchReplacing the Switch1 Align the tabs at the bottom of the switch with the slots on the display cover and snap the switch into place. NOT

Battery | 134Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the step

14 | Batterybook.book Page 14 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM

Keyboard | 155Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the st

16 | KeyboardProcedure CAUTION: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. Be careful when removing

Keyboard | 173 Carefully turn the keyboard over and place it on the palm rest.4 Lift the connector latch and pull the pull-tab to disconnect the ke

18 | KeyboardReplacing the KeyboardProcedure1 Slide the keyboard cable into the system-board connector and press down on the connector latch to secu

Base Cover | 196Base Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow th

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

20 | Base CoverReplacing the Base CoverProcedure1 Slide the tabs on the base cover into the slots on the computer base and snap the base cover into

Memory Module(s) | 217Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer a

22 | Memory Module(s)Replacing the Memory Module(s)Procedure CAUTION: If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory mod

Hard Drive(s) | 238Hard Drive(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and fol

24 | Hard Drive(s)Procedure1 Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer base.2 Slide the hard-drive assembly toward the

Hard Drive(s) | 254 Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive.5 Lift the hard-drive bracket off the hard drive.Inspiron

26 | Hard Drive(s)Replacing the Hard Drive(s)Procedure1 Remove the new hard drive from its packaging. Save the original packaging for storing or shi

Optical Drive | 279Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and fol

28 | Optical Drive3 Carefully pry the optical-drive bezel and remove it from the optical-drive assembly.4 Remove the screws that secure the optical

Optical Drive | 29Replacing the Optical DriveProcedure1 Align the screw holes on the optical-drive bracket with the screw holes on the optical drive

Contents | 3Contents1 Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices . . . 7Safet

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Wireless Mini-Card | 3110Wireless Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your compu

32 | Wireless Mini-CardProcedure1 Disconnect the antenna cables from the connectors on the Mini-Card.2 Remove the screw that secures the Mini-Card t

Wireless Mini-Card | 33Replacing the Wireless Mini-CardProcedure1 Remove the new Mini-Card from its packaging.2 Align the notch on the Mini-Card wit

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mSATA Card (Optional) | 3511mSATA Card (Optional) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your

36 | mSATA Card (Optional)Procedure1 Remove the screw that secures the mSATA card to the system-board connector.2 Lift the mSATA card out of the sy

mSATA Card (Optional) | 37Replacing the mSATA CardProcedure1 Remove the new mSATA card from its packaging.2 Align the notch on the mSATA card with t

38 | mSATA Card (Optional)book.book Page 38 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM

Palm Rest | 3912Palm Rest WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the

4 | Contents10 Wireless Mini-Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Removing the Wireless Mini-Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Replac

40 | Palm Rest2 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible.3 Remove the screws that secure the palm rest to the computer base.4

Palm Rest | 41Replacing the Palm RestProcedure1 Align the palm rest with the computer base and gently snap the palm rest into place.2 Slide the hot-

42 | Palm Restbook.book Page 42 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM

Coin-Cell Battery | 4313Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your compute

44 | Coin-Cell BatteryProcedure CAUTION: Removing the coin-cell battery resets the BIOS settings to default. It is recommended that you note the

Coin-Cell Battery | 45Replacing the Coin-Cell BatteryProcedureWith the positive-side facing up, snap the coin-cell battery into the battery socket

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Fan | 4714Fan WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in &

48 | FanReplacing the FanProcedure1 Align the screw holes on the fan with the screw holes on the computer base.2 Replace the screws that secure the

LAN Board | 4915LAN Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the

Contents | 519 Camera Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71Removing the Camera Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71Replac

50 | LAN BoardProcedure1 Remove the screws that secure the LAN board to the computer base.2 Carefully turn the LAN board over.3 Pull the pull-tab to

LAN Board | 51Replacing the LAN BoardProcedure1 Connect the LAN-board cable to the LAN-board connector.2 Carefully turn the LAN board over and align

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LAN-USB Cable | 5316LAN-USB Cable WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and fo

54 | LAN-USB CableProcedure1 Pull the pull-tab to disconnect the USB-board cable from the USB-board connector.2 Pull the pull-tab to disconnect the

LAN-USB Cable | 55Replacing the LAN-USB CableProcedure1 Adhere the LAN-USB cable to the computer base.2 Route the LAN-USB cable through the routing

56 | LAN-USB Cablebook.book Page 56 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM

USB Board | 5717USB Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the

58 | USB BoardProcedure1 Pull the pull-tab to disconnect the USB-board cable from the USB-board connector.2 Remove the screw that secures the USB b

USB Board | 59Replacing the USB BoardProcedure1 Align the screw hole on the USB board with the screw hole on the computer base.2 Replace the screw

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Display | 6118Display WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the ste

62 | DisplayProcedure1 Close the display and turn the computer over.2 Disconnect the antenna cables from the connectors on the Mini-Card. See "

Display | 63Replacing the Display AssemblyProcedure1 Place the display assembly in position and replace the screws that secure the display assembly

64 | DisplayRemoving the Display BezelPrerequisites1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13.2 Remove the keyboard. See

Display | 65Replacing the Display BezelProcedureAlign the display bezel over the display panel and gently snap it into place.Postrequisites1 Replace

66 | DisplayRemoving the Display PanelPrerequisites1 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13.2 Remove the keyboard. See

Display | 673 Peel and lift the tape that secures the display cable to the display-board connector and then disconnect the display cable.4 Peel the

68 | Display5 Turn the display panel over and place it on a clean surface.6 Remove the screws that secure the display-panel brackets to the display

Display | 69Replacing the Display PanelProcedure1 Align the screw holes on the display-panel brackets with the screw holes on the display panel and

Before You Begin | 71Before You BeginTurn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and

70 | Displaybook.book Page 70 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM

Camera Module | 7119Camera Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and fo

72 | Camera ModuleProcedure1 Remove the screws that secure the display panel to the display cover.2 Carefully lift the display panel and turn it ove

Camera Module | 733 Pry the camera module from the display cover.4 Turn the camera module over.5 Peel and lift the tape that secures the camera cabl

74 | Camera ModuleReplacing the Camera ModuleProcedure1 Connect the camera cable to the camera-module connector and secure it with the tape.2 Use th

System Board | 7520System Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and foll

76 | System BoardProcedure NOTE: Your computer’s Service Tag is stored in the system board. You must enter the Service Tag in the BIOS after you r

System Board | 773 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible.4 Pull the pull-tab to disconnect the display cable and LAN-USB ca

78 | System Board9 Turn the system-board assembly over along with the power-adapter port cable.10 Disconnect the power-adapter port cable from the

System Board | 79Replacing the System BoardProcedure1 Replace the processor. See "Replacing the Processor" on page 87.2 Replace the heat s

8 | Before You Begin CAUTION: Only a certified service technician is authorized to remove the computer cover and access any of the components insid

80 | System BoardEntering the Service Tag in the BIOS1 Turn on the computer.2 Press <F2> during POST to enter the system setup program.3 Navig

Heat Sink | 8121Heat Sink WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the

82 | Heat SinkProcedure1 In sequential order (indicated on the heat sink), loosen the captive screws that secure the heat sink to the system board.2

Heat Sink | 83Replacing the Heat SinkProcedure NOTE: The original thermal grease can be reused, if the original system board and heat sink are rein

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Processor | 8522Processor WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the

86 | ProcessorProcedure1 To loosen the ZIF socket, use a small, flat-blade screwdriver and rotate the ZIF-socket cam screw counterclockwise until it

Processor | 87Replacing the ProcessorProcedure NOTE: If you install a new processor, a new thermal assembly including an affixed thermal pad or a n

88 | Processorbook.book Page 88 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:17 PM

Power-Adapter Port | 8923Power-Adapter Port WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your compu

After Working Inside Your Computer | 112After Working Inside Your ComputerAfter you complete replacement procedures, ensure the following:• Repl

90 | Power-Adapter PortProcedureDisconnect the power-adapter port cable from the system-board connector.1 power-adapter port 2 power-adapter port ca

Power-Adapter Port | 91Replacing the Power-Adapter PortProcedureConnect the power-adapter port cable to the system-board connector.Postrequisites1 F

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Speakers | 9324Speakers WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the s

94 | SpeakersProcedure1 Make a note of the speakers cable routing and remove it from the routing guides on the computer base.2 Lift the speakers al

Speakers | 95Replacing the SpeakersProcedure1 Route the speakers cable through the routing guides on the computer base.2 Use the alignment posts on

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Subwoofer | 9725Subwoofer WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the

98 | SubwooferProcedure1 Make a note of the subwoofer cable routing and remove it from the routing guides on the computer base.2 Lift the subwoofer

Subwoofer | 99Replacing the SubwooferProcedure1 Use the alignment posts on the computer base to place the subwoofer in position.2 Route the subwoof