Dell P143G 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 #1
● 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 Screw type Quantity Screw image
Base cover Palm-rest and keyboard
assembly
M2x4 5
Base cover Palm-rest and keyboard
assembly
M2x7 (captive) 2
Battery Palm-rest and keyboard
assembly
M2x3
● 3-cell: 4
● 4-cell: 5
Solid-state drive Palm-rest and keyboard
assembly
M2x3 1 per solid-state
drive
Fan Palm-rest and keyboard
assembly
M2x2 2
Wireless-card bracket System board M2x4 1
Touchpad Palm-rest and keyboard
assembly
M2x1.8 2
Touchpad bracket Palm-rest and keyboard
assembly
M1.6x2 3
Power-button with
optional fingerprint
reader
Palm-rest and keyboard
assembly
M2x3 1
2
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Dell P143G Specifications

General

Category	Laptop
Storage	500GB HDD
Display Resolution	1366 x 768
Model	P143G
RAM	8GB
Display Size	14 inches