This chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your Tablet-PC. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes the following:
You have read the safety information in the Dell™ Product Information Guide.
Recommended Tools
The procedures in this document may require the following tools:
Small flat-blade screwdriver
#0 Phillips screwdriver
#1 Phillips screwdriver
Small plastic scribe
Flash BIOS update program CD
Turning Off Your Tablet-PC
NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your Tablet-PC.
Shut down the operating system:
In Windows Vista:
Click Start, then click the arrow in the lower-right corner of the Start menu as shown below, and then click Shut Down.
In Windows XP:
Click Start®Turn Off Computer®Turn Off.
The Tablet-PC turns off after the operating system shutdown process is complete.
Ensure that the Tablet-PC and all attached devices are turned off. If your
Tablet-PC and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you
shut down your operating system, press and hold the power button for
about 4 seconds to turn them off.
Before Working Inside Your Tablet-PC
Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your Tablet-PC from potential damage and to help to ensure your own personal safety.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components or contacts on a card. Hold a card by its edges or by its metal mounting bracket. Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by its pins.
NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your Tablet-PC. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.
NOTICE: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, not on the cable itself. Some cables have connectors with locking tabs; if you are disconnecting this type of cable, press in on the locking tabs before you disconnect the cable. As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the Tablet-PC, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the Tablet-PC.
Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the Tablet-PC
cover from being scratched.
Press the power button to ground the system board.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your Tablet-PC from the electrical outlet before opening the display.
NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your Tablet-PC, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the Tablet-PC. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate static electricity, which could harm internal components.
Remove any installed ExpressCards or Smart Cards from the appropriate
slots (see Removing an ExpressCard).
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your Tablet-PC. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.
NOTE: Your Tablet-PC's Service Tag and Microsoft®Windows® License labels are located under the main battery in the battery bay of your Tablet-PC
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your Tablet-PC and then unplug the cable from the network device.
Disconnect all network cables from the Tablet-PC.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the Tablet-PC.
Close the display and turn the Tablet-PC upside-down on a flat work
surface.
Slide the two battery-bay latch releases on the bottom of the Tablet-PC
outward to each side.
Slide the main battery from the battery bay.
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battery release latches (2)
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battery
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battery bay
Installing the Main Battery
Align the main battery with the sides of the battery bay.
Slide the main battery into the battery bay until you feel a click, ensuring
that the battery is firmly and properly seated.
Turn the Tablet-PC top-side up on a flat work surface and open the display.
Connect any network cables.
Turn on your Tablet-PC by pressing the power button.
Hard Drive
CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from the Tablet-PC when the drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive.
CAUTION: Before working inside your Tablet-PC, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your Tablet-PC (see Turning Off Your Tablet-PC) before removing the hard drive. Do not remove the hard drive while the Tablet-PC is on, in sleep, standby, or hibernate mode.
NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile; even a slight bump can damage the drive.
NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell.
Turn the Tablet-PC over, and loosen the two captive screws on the metal
bracket that holds the hard drive.
NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in the Tablet-PC, store it in protective antistatic packaging. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the Product Information Guide.
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captive screws (2)
2
metal bracket
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hard drive
4
securing tabs (2)
Holding the metal bracket by the sides, slide the bracket toward the back
of the Tablet-PC to dislodge the bracket from the two metal clips and set
the bracket aside.
Use the pull-tab to disconnect the hard drive cable from the system board
connector and remove the hard drive from the Tablet-PC.
NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in the Tablet-PC, store it in protective antistatic packaging. See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the Product Information Guide.
Remove the new drive from its packaging.
Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive.
NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to slide the drive into place. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector.
Place the hard drive into the hard drive bay, seating it firmly between the
hard drive alignment ribs in the base.
Connect the hard drive cable to the system board connector.
Insert the two metal tabs of the metal bracket under the metal clips in the
hard drive bay, then lower the bracket down over the hard drive.
Tighten the two captive screws on the metal bracket.
Use the Operating System media to install the operating system for your
Tablet-PC. (See Using the Operating System Media.)
NOTICE: To protect the SIM card from electrostatic discharge (ESD), do not touch the SIM card connector. Also, take care when removing the card to slide the card completely out of the metal tabs before lifting the card out of the slot. The card is brittle and may easily break.
NOTE: The SIM card is located in the battery bay. You must remove the main battery before you can access the SIM card.
Pull the SIM card from the SIM card slot and place it to one side.
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SIM card
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battery bay
NOTE: When you replace the SIM card, ensure that you insert the SIM card into the SIM card slot with the cut-off corner of the card facing toward the front of the Tablet-PC.
Installing the SIM Card
Insert the SIM card into the slot with the cut-off corner of the card facing
toward the front of the Tablet-PC.
Push the card until it is firmly seated in the connector.
NOTE: If the card extends out into the battery bay, it is not fully installed.
Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless
Technology
CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching a connector on the back panel of the Tablet-PC.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the Tablet-PC.
If you ordered an internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your Tablet-PC, it is already installed.
Remove the Internal Card Caddy
If your Tablet-PC has Bluetooth wireless technology, the Bluetooth card is installed in the internal card caddy.
NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your Tablet-PC, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of your computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate static electricity, which could harm internal components.
Close the display and turn your Tablet-PC top-down on a flat work
surface. Orient the unit so that the front is toward you.
Find the internal card caddy. It is located near the front left corner (see the
picture below).
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captive screw
2
card caddy
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cable connector
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plastic alignment tab
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plastic securing tab
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Bluetooth card
NOTICE: Be careful when removing the card to avoid damaging the card, card cable, or surrounding components.
Loosen the captive screw and, lifting the end with the captive screw first,
gently remove the card caddy from your Tablet-PC. If a card is installed in
the card caddy, ensure that excessive force is not applied to the connecting
cable.
If a card is installed in the card caddy, disconnect the cable from the card.
Remove the card from the card caddy by gently lifting the plastic securing
tab and sliding the card out of the caddy.
If no card was installed in the card caddy, find the cable in the space
opened by removing the card caddy and gently lift the connector end out
so that it is accessible.
Installing a Bluetooth Card
NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your Tablet-PC, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of your Tablet-PC. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate static electricity, which could harm internal components.
Seat the Bluetooth card into the card caddy, sliding the corner with the
hole under the plastic securing tab. The connector end of the card should
be pointing away from the card caddy end with the captive screw.
Connect the Bluetooth card cable to the card.
Fold the excess cable as shown in the picture below and hold it next to the
card.
Insert the tabbed-end of the card caddy into the base, then lower the screw
end into the base. See the picture below.
Tighten the captive screw.
Installing the Main Battery
Align the main battery with the sides of the battery bay.
Slide the main battery into the battery bay until you feel a click, ensuring
that the battery is firmly and properly seated. Verify that the battery release
tabs are positioned toward the middle of the unit.
Turn your Tablet-PC top-side up on a flat work surface and open the
display.
Dock and/or reconnect cables to your Tablet-PC as needed.
Power on your Tablet-PC by pressing the power button. Verify that the
operating system starts normally.
Memory and Mini-Card Cover
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery before you service the Tablet-PC.
Turn the Tablet-PC upside-down, fit the cover into place, and tighten the
two captive screws on the memory and Mini-Card cover.
Memory
You can increase your Tablet-PC memory by installing memory modules on the system board. See Specifications for information on the memory supported by your Tablet-PC. Install only memory modules that are intended for your Tablet-PC.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery before you service the Tablet-PC.
NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are covered under your Tablet-PC warranty.
NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the memory-module securing clips.
Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on the back of
the Tablet-PC.
Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end
of the memory module connector until the module pops up.
Remove the module from the connector and set aside.
Installing a Memory Module
Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on the back of
the Tablet-PC.
NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the Tablet-PC may not boot properly. No error message indicates this failure.
Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the
connector slot.
Slide the module firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and rotate the
module down until it clicks into place. If you do not feel the click, remove
the module and reinstall it.
NOTICE: If the cover is difficult to close, remove the module and reinstall it. Forcing the cover to close may damage your Tablet-PC.
Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your
Tablet-PC and an electrical outlet.
Turn on the Tablet-PC.
As the Tablet-PC boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information.
To confirm the amount of memory installed in the Tablet-PC:
In Windows Vista, click Start, and right-click Computer®Properties.
In Windows XP, click Start, and right-click My Computer®Properties.
Mini-Card
Your Tablet-PC supports a wireless wide area network (WWAN) card and a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) card; both Mini-Cards are installed the same way, although they have different connectors on the system board. If you ordered a Mini-Card with your Tablet-PC, the card is already installed.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery before you service the Tablet-PC.
Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on the back of
the Tablet-PC.
NOTE: If you leave the area, ground yourself again when you return to the Tablet-PC.
Disconnect the cables from the card.
NOTE: The solid black and white cables belong to the WLAN Mini-Card if you have installed one, while the white-striped gray, white-striped black, and the solid gray cables belong to the WWAN Mini-Card you may have installed.
NOTE: Depending on the type of Mini-Card you have, not all cables may be in use.
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antenna cable connectors (2)
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Mini-Card
Release the card by pushing the metal securing tab away from the card
until the card pops up slightly.
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metal securing tabs (2)
2
Mini-Card
Slide the card at a 45-degree angle out of its connector.
Installing a Mini-Card
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the Mini-Card, never place cables on top of or under the card.
NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the connectors and realign the card.
NOTE: Depending on the type of Mini-Card you have, not all cables may be in use.
NOTE: Do not insert a Mobile Broadband (WWAN) network adapter into the WLAN card connector, or vice-versa.
NOTE: The Mini-Card may have two or three connectors, depending on the type of card you ordered.
Move any cables out of the way to make space for the Mini-Card.
Align the card with the connector at a 45-degree angle, and press the card
into the connector until it clicks.
NOTE: For more specific information about which cable to connect to which connector, see the documentation that came with your Mini-Card.
Connect the cables to the Mini-Card, ensuring that you route the cables
correctly.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the Tablet-PC).
NOTICE: The hinge cover is fragile and can be damaged if extreme force is used. Be careful when removing the hinge cover.
Turn the Tablet-PC top-side up, and then open the display all the way (180
degrees) so that the display rests on your work surface.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the hinge cover, do not lift the cover on both sides simultaneously. Removing the hinge cover in a different way than described may cause the plastic to break.
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hinge cover
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plastic scribe
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indent
Starting on the right side of the Tablet-PC, use a plastic scribe to pry up
the hinge cover. Lift the cover away from the Tablet-PC going from the
right toward the left, and lay the cover aside.
Installing the Hinge Cover
Insert the left edge of the cover into place.
Press from left to right until the cover snaps into place.
Keyboard
CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the Tablet-PC.
NOTICE: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard.
Remove the two M2 x 3-mm screws to either side of the rotating hinge at
the top of the keyboard.
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screws (2)
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keyboard tabs (4)
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palm rest
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keyboard-cable pull-tab
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keyboard-cable locking arm
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track stick-cable locking arm
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track stick cable
NOTE: Lift the keyboard carefully in step 4 to ensure that you do not pull on the keyboard cable.
Rotate the keyboard up 45-degrees to gain access to the keyboard
connector.
Lift the keyboard cable locking arm up to access the keyboard cable. Pull
up on the keyboard cable pull-tab to remove the keyboard cable from the
connector. (Do not pull on the keyboard cable pull-tab to disengage the
locking arm. This will damage the connector and or the keyboard cable.)
Lift the connector locking arm up to access the track stick cable. Pull up on
the track stick cable pull-tab to remove the track stick cable from the
connector. (Do not pull on the track stick cable pull-tab to disengage the
connector locking arm. This will damage the connector and or the
keyboard cable.)
Lift the keyboard from the computer and place it to one side.
Installing the Keyboard
NOTE: When you replace the keyboard, ensure that the keyboard tabs are completely in place to avoid scratching the palm rest.
Slip the track stick cable into the track stick cable connector on the system
board and press the track stick-cable locking arm down to hold the cable in
place. Use the pull-tabs on the track stick cable to install the track stick
cable into the connector.
Insert the keyboard cable into the keyboard cable connector on the system
board and press the keyboard-cable locking arm down to hold the cable in
place. Use the pull-tabs on the keyboard cable to install the keyboard cable
into the connector.
Holding the keyboard at a slight angle, insert the four metal tabs of the
keyboard into the four metal slots of the palm rest.
Tighten the two M2 x 3-mm screws at the top of the keyboard.
CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching a connector on the back panel of the Tablet-PC.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the Tablet-PC.
CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching a connector on the back panel of the Tablet-PC.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the Tablet-PC.
Use the pull-tab to disconnect the display cable from the system board.
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display
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M2.5 x 5-mm screws (5)
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display connector pull-tab
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display cable connector
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antenna cables (3)
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antenna channel
Feed the Mini-Card antenna cables from the bottom through the cable
channel to the top of the system.
Loosen the five M2.5 x 5-mm screws.
Turn the system upside-down and remove the base grip:
Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws.
Pry the base grip from the back of the rotating hinge and set the base
grip aside.
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base grip
2
M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2)
Turn the system top-side up, and remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws
from the top of the rotating hinge.
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M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2)
Lift the display assembly from the base, and place the display assembly to
one side.
Installing the Display Assembly
Place the display assembly on the base.
Feed the Mini-Card antenna cables from the top through the antenna
channel to the bottom of the system.
Align the shrink tube that is wrapped around the antenna cables to the edge of the palm rest. Make sure the antenna cables are flat (contained within the recessed area) and do not overlap. Secure the antenna cables with the tape that was removed from the cables when removing the display assembly.
NOTE: If the cables do not lie flat in the recessed area or if they overlap the palm rest, then the keyboard will not sit flat on the palm rest.
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shrink tube
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tape
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tape recess
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palm rest
Connect the display cable to the system. When doing so, make sure that:
The pull-tab is lying flat in the recessed area. If the bale wire is not flush to the palm rest, the keyboard will not sit flat on the palm rest.
The LCD cable wires are flush to or below the palm rest surface so that the keyboard can sit flat on the palm rest.
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display
2
M2.5 x 5-mm screws (5)
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display connector pull-tab
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display cable connector
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antenna cables (3)
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antenna channel
Tighten the five M2.5 x 5-mm screws.
Close the Tablet-PC and turn it around so that you can access the back of
the rotating hinge.
Tighten the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws on the top of the rotating hinge.
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M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2)
Turn the Tablet-PC upside-down and install the base grip:
Clip the base grip onto the back of the rotating hinge.
CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching a connector on the back panel of the Tablet-PC.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the Tablet-PC.
Turn the Tablet-PC upside down and remove the eleven M2.5 x 5-mm
screws.
From the top side of the Tablet-PC, remove the four M2.5 x 5-mm screws
labeled with a "P".
Disengage the five snaps at the front of the system by using your fingers to
pry the edge of the base away from the palm rest.
Turn the Tablet-PC top-side up and, lifting the front end slightly upward
and moving in a clock-wise manner, disengage the snaps at the sides and
back of the system.
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palm rest
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base
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touch pad cable-locking arm
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touch pad cable
Installing the Palm Rest
Place the palm rest on top of the base, and engage the snaps around the
palm rest edges by pressing with your fingers in a counter-clockwise
manner.
Turn the Tablet-PC upside down and tighten the eleven M2.5 x 5-mm
bottom screws.
Turn the Tablet-PC top-side up and tighten the five M2.5 x 5-mm screws
labeled with a "P".
Connect the touch pad cable to the system board connector.
CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching a connector on the back panel of the Tablet-PC.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the Tablet-PC.
CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching a connector on the back panel of the Tablet-PC.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the Tablet-PC.
CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching a connector on the back panel of the Tablet-PC.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the Tablet-PC.
Remove the pen missing cable and whip antenna cable from their routing
channels, then lift the pen assembly and whip antenna assembly from the
base.
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pen and whip antenna assembly
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pen-missing cable
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M2 x 3-mm screws (2)
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whip antenna cable
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base
Installing the Pen and Whip Antenna Assembly
Seat the pen-missing cable and whip antenna cable into their routing
channels. Route the pen-missing cable through the base hooks by the grip
area. Use tape to hold the cable down through the base hooks.
CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in your Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching a connector on the back panel of the Tablet-PC.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the Tablet-PC.
Lift the wireless switch from the base, and set the switch aside.
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base
2
M2.5 x 5-mm screw
Installing the Wireless Switch
Set the wireless switch into the base.
Tighten the M2.5 x 5-mm screw. Slide the wireless On/Off switch to
confirm that the board is connected to the base correctly. If the switch is
too tight, then the alignment of the board to the base shifted during
assembly. Loosen the M2.5 x 5-mm screw and confirm that the alignment
of the bracket hole to the base hole is concentric.
