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Advices taken here are used at your own risk. Laptop-Disassembled will not be held responsible if you break any of the hardware and lose your warranty.

NOTE: Even if your notebook is within the warranty and you want to disassemble it, as long as you do not break any of the plastics, you will not void your warranty. In fact, If your notebook becomes faulty for any reason, you will be asked by Dell tech support to do some disassembling in order for the notebook to be diagnosed properly.

Tools and Requirements before disassembly.

1) A small Phillips head scewdriver.

2) A small flat head screwdriver

3) A hex nut driver (used for certain model).

4) An ESD kit

ESD

ESD is a major concern when handling components, especially expansion cards and system boards. Very slight charges can damage circuits in ways that may not be obvious, such as intermittent problems or a shortened product lifespan.

To prevent static damage, do the following:

Use an ESD wrist strap that is properly grounded.

• If a strap is not available, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer’s electronic components, by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis. Periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to remove any static charge your body may have accumulated.

• Handle all static-sensitive components in a static-safe area. If possible, use anti-static floor pads and workbench pads.
• When handling static-sensitive components, grab them by the sides, not the top. Avoid touching pins and circuit boards.
• When unpacking a static-sensitive component from its shipping carton, do not remove the component from the anti-static packing material until you are ready to install the component. Before unwrapping the anti-static packaging, be sure to discharge static electricity from your body.
• Before transporting a static-sensitive component, place it in an anti-static container or packaging.

Pre-removal steps

Observe the following safety precautions before performing any installation or break/fix procedures involving disassembly or re-assembly:

• Turn off the system and any attached peripherals.
• Disconnect the system and any attached peripherals from AC power, and then remove the battery.
• Use a wrist grounding strap and mat when working inside any computer system to avoid electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage.
• After removing any system component, carefully place the removed component on an anti-static mat.
• Wear shoes with non-conductive rubber soles to help reduce the chance of being shocked or seriously injured in an electrical accident.

Standby Power

Dell products with standby power must be completely unplugged before opening the case. Systems that incorporate standby power are essentially powered while turned off. The internal power allows the system to be remotely turned on (wake on LAN), suspended into a sleep mode, and have other advanced power management features. After unplugging the system, allow the charge to drain from the circuits by waiting approximately 30 to 45 seconds before removing components.