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book.book Page 2 Tuesday, October 23, 2012 12:44 AM Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. ____________________ © 2012 Dell Inc. Trademarks used in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, and XPS™ are trademarks of Dell Inc.
book.book Page 3 Tuesday, October 23, 2012 12:44 AM Contents Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices . Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recommended Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . After Working Inside Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . 9 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Replacing the Base Cover Procedure . . . . 7 7 8 . . . . . . . . . . . .
book.book Page 4 Tuesday, October 23, 2012 12:44 AM Removing the Speakers . Prerequisites. Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacing the Speakers . Procedure . . . Postrequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
book.book Page 5 Tuesday, October 23, 2012 12:44 AM Removing the Power-Adapter Port Prerequisites. Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacing the Power-Adapter Port Procedure . . . Postrequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the System Board .
book.book Page 6 Tuesday, October 23, 2012 12:44 AM Removing the Windows-Button Board Prerequisites. Procedure . . . . . . . . . . 54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacing the Windows-Button Board Procedure . . . Postrequisites . . . . . . . . . 56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the Display Panel Prerequisites.
book.book Page 7 Tuesday, October 23, 2012 12:44 AM Before You Begin Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer. 1 Save and close all open files and exit all open programs. 2 Follow the instructions to shut down your computer based on the operating system installed on your computer.
book.book Page 8 Tuesday, October 23, 2012 12:44 AM CAUTION: Only a certified service technician is authorized to remove the computer cover and access any of the components inside the computer. See the safety instructions for complete information about safety precautions, working inside your computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge. CAUTION: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the computer.
book.book Page 9 Tuesday, October 23, 2012 12:44 AM After Working Inside Your Computer After you complete replacement procedures, ensure the following: • Replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer. • Connect any external devices, cables, cards, and any other part(s) you removed before working on your computer. • Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets.
book.book Page 10 Tuesday, October 23, 2012 12:44 AM Removing the Base Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
book.book Page 11 Tuesday, October 23, 2012 12:44 AM 1 2 1 screws (11) 2 base cover 4 Starting from the side of the computer, carefully pry the base cover. 5 Carefully lift the base cover at an angle and slide the base cover to release the power-switch slot from the power switch.
book.book Page 12 Tuesday, October 23, 2012 12:44 AM Replacing the Base Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
book.book Page 13 Tuesday, October 23, 2012 12:44 AM Removing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites Remove the base cover.
book.book Page 14 Tuesday, October 23, 2012 12:44 AM Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
book.book Page 15 Tuesday, October 23, 2012 12:44 AM Removing the Wireless Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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book.book Page 17 Tuesday, October 23, 2012 12:44 AM Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
book.book Page 18 Tuesday, October 23, 2012 12:44 AM 3 18 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9.
book.book Page 19 Tuesday, October 23, 2012 12:44 AM Removing the mSATA Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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book.book Page 21 Tuesday, October 23, 2012 12:44 AM Replacing the mSATA Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
book.book Page 22 Tuesday, October 23, 2012 12:44 AM Removing the Speakers WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover.
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book.book Page 24 Tuesday, October 23, 2012 12:44 AM Replacing the Speakers WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
book.book Page 25 Tuesday, October 23, 2012 12:44 AM Removing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
book.book Page 26 Tuesday, October 23, 2012 12:44 AM 4 Peel the coin-cell battery off the keyboard. 5 Lift the coin-cell battery along with its cable off the keyboard.
book.book Page 27 Tuesday, October 23, 2012 12:44 AM Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
book.book Page 28 Tuesday, October 23, 2012 12:44 AM Removing the Fan WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover.
book.book Page 29 Tuesday, October 23, 2012 12:44 AM 5 Slide and lift the fan, along with its cable, away from the keyboard.
book.book Page 30 Tuesday, October 23, 2012 12:44 AM Replacing the Fan WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
book.book Page 31 Tuesday, October 23, 2012 12:44 AM Removing the Processor Heat-Sink WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
book.book Page 32 Tuesday, October 23, 2012 12:44 AM Replacing the Processor Heat-Sink WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
book.book Page 33 Tuesday, October 23, 2012 12:44 AM Removing the I/O Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover.
book.book Page 34 Tuesday, October 23, 2012 12:44 AM 3 Remove the screws that secure the I/O board to the palm-rest assembly. 4 Lift the I/O board away from the palm-rest assembly.
book.book Page 35 Tuesday, October 23, 2012 12:44 AM Replacing the I/O Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
book.book Page 36 Tuesday, October 23, 2012 12:44 AM Removing the Power-Adapter Port WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
book.book Page 37 Tuesday, October 23, 2012 12:44 AM Replacing the Power-Adapter Port WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
book.book Page 38 Tuesday, October 23, 2012 12:44 AM Removing the System Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
book.book Page 39 Tuesday, October 23, 2012 12:44 AM Procedure NOTE: Your computer’s Service Tag is located under the system badge. You must enter the Service Tag in the BIOS after you replace the system board. NOTE: Before disconnecting the cables from the system board, note the location of the connectors so that you can reconnect them correctly after you replace the system board. 1 Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable. See"Removing the Coin-Cell Battery" on page 25.
book.book Page 40 Tuesday, October 23, 2012 12:44 AM 7 Carefully lift the system board and turn it over. 1 1 8 screws (4) Lift the connector latch and disconnect the keyboard cable from the system-board connector.
book.book Page 41 Tuesday, October 23, 2012 12:44 AM 1 9 keyboard cable Lift the system board off the palm-rest assembly.
book.book Page 42 Tuesday, October 23, 2012 12:44 AM Replacing the System Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
book.book Page 43 Tuesday, October 23, 2012 12:44 AM Removing the Display Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
book.book Page 44 Tuesday, October 23, 2012 12:44 AM 4 1 power-adapter port cable 3 antenna cables 2 display cables Remove the screws that secure the display assembly to the palm-rest assembly. 1 2 1 5 44 screws (6) 2 palm-rest assembly Carefully lift the palm-rest assembly at an angle and slide the palm-rest assembly to release the tabs on the palm-rest assembly from the display hinges.
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book.book Page 46 Tuesday, October 23, 2012 12:44 AM Replacing the Display Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
book.book Page 47 Tuesday, October 23, 2012 12:44 AM Removing the Display Back-Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
book.book Page 48 Tuesday, October 23, 2012 12:44 AM 1 screws (8) 2 display back-cover 1 2 1 4 48 screws (8) 2 display back-cover Carefully pry the display back-cover off the display panel.
book.book Page 49 Tuesday, October 23, 2012 12:44 AM Replacing the Display Back-Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
book.book Page 50 Tuesday, October 23, 2012 12:44 AM Removing the Camera Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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book.book Page 52 Tuesday, October 23, 2012 12:44 AM Replacing the Camera Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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book.book Page 54 Tuesday, October 23, 2012 12:44 AM Removing the Windows-Button Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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book.book Page 56 Tuesday, October 23, 2012 12:44 AM Replacing the Windows-Button Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
book.book Page 57 Tuesday, October 23, 2012 12:44 AM Removing the Display Panel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
book.book Page 58 Tuesday, October 23, 2012 12:44 AM 2 58 Peel off the display cable from the display panel.
book.book Page 59 Tuesday, October 23, 2012 12:44 AM 3 Remove the screws that secure the display panel to the display bezel. 4 Slide and lift the display panel off the display bezel.
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book.book Page 61 Tuesday, October 23, 2012 12:44 AM Replacing the Display Panel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
book.book Page 62 Tuesday, October 23, 2012 12:44 AM Removing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the I/O board.
book.book Page 63 Tuesday, October 23, 2012 12:44 AM Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the WLAN bracket and mSATA bracket to the palm-rest assembly. 2 Lift the WLAN bracket and mSATA bracket off the keyboard. 2 1 3 1 mSATA bracket 3 WLAN bracket 2 screws (3) CAUTION: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. 3 Remove the screws that secure the keyboard to the palm-rest assembly.
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book.book Page 65 Tuesday, October 23, 2012 12:44 AM Replacing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
book.book Page 66 Tuesday, October 23, 2012 12:44 AM Flashing the BIOS The BIOS requires flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board. To flash the BIOS: 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Go to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer: NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located on a label beneath the system badge at the back of your computer.
