Chapter 2: Removing And Installing Components; Recommended Tools; Screw List - Dell P90F Service Manual

Removing and installing components
NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered.

Recommended tools

The procedures in this document may require the following tools:
● Phillips screwdriver #0 (use for M1.6, M2 screw types)
● Phillips screwdriver #1 (use for M2.5 screw types)
● Plastic scribe

Screw list

NOTE: When removing screws from a component, it is recommended to note the screw type, the quantity of screws, and
then place them in a screw storage box. This is to ensure that the correct number of screws and correct screw type is
restored when the component is replaced.
NOTE: Some computers have magnetic surfaces. Ensure that the screws are not left attached to such surfaces when
replacing a component.
NOTE: Screw color may vary with the configuration ordered.
Table 1. Screw list
Component Secured to
Base cover Palm-rest and keyboard
assembly
Base cover Palm-rest and keyboard
assembly
Battery Palm-rest and keyboard
assembly
Display panel Display assembly
Display panel Display assembly
Fan Palm-rest and keyboard
assembly
Hard-drive assembly Palm-rest and keyboard
assembly
Hard-drive bracket Hard drive
Heat sink (integrated System board
graphics)
Screw type Quantity
M2.5x6 7
M2.5x2.5+5L 2
(captive screw)
M2x3 3
M2x2.5 2
M2.5x2.5 6
M2.5x5 2
M2x3 3
M3x3 4
M2x5.2 (captive 4
screw)
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