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Dell™ XPS™ L702X Service
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Regulatory model: P09E series
Regulatory type: P09E002

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  • Page 1 Dell™ XPS™ L702X Service Manual Regulatory model: P09E series Regulatory type: P09E002...
  • Page 2 © 2010 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, and XPS™ are trademarks of Dell Inc.; ® ®...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before You Begin ....Recommended Tools ....Turning Off Your Computer .
  • Page 4 Replacing the Mini-Card(s) ....Hard Drive(s) ..... Removing the Hard Drive(s) .
  • Page 5 11 Coin-Cell Battery ....Removing the Coin-Cell Battery ... . . Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery .
  • Page 6 Replacing the IR Emitter Board ... . . 14 Camera Module ....Removing the Camera Module .
  • Page 7 19 Heat Sink ......Removing the Heat Sink ....Replacing the Heat Sink .
  • Page 8 Replacing the System Board ....Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS ..25 Speakers ......Removing the Speakers .

  • Page 9: Before You Begin

    • Phillips screwdriver • Plastic scribe • BIOS executable update program available at support.dell.com Turning Off Your Computer CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer.

  • Page 10: Before Working Inside Your Computer

    Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by its pins. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, not on the cable itself.
  • Page 11 6 Disconnect all attached devices from your computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13) before working inside the computer. 7 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13). 8 Turn the computer top-side up, open the display, and press the power button to ground the system board.
  • Page 12 Before You Begin...

  • Page 13: Battery

    CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: 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 your computer).

  • Page 14: Replacing The Battery

    CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the tabs on the battery with the slots in the battery bay and press the battery down until it clicks into place.

  • Page 15: Module Cover

    CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: 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 your computer).

  • Page 16: Replacing The Module Cover

    base cover tabs module cover captive screw Replacing the Module Cover 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the tabs on the module cover with the slots on the base cover and snap the module cover into place. 3 Tighten the captive screw that secures the module cover to the base cover.

  • Page 17: Memory Module(S)

    CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: 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 your computer).

  • Page 18: Replacing The Memory Module(S)

    memory-module connector securing clips (2) memory module 5 Remove the memory module from the memory-module connector. Replacing the Memory Module(s) 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. CAUTION: Install memory modules in the memory-module connectors as indicated in the following table depending on the number of memory modules you are installing.
  • Page 19 Memory-Module Connector Number of Memory DIMM A DIMM B DIMM C DIMM D Modules 2 Align the notch in the memory module with the tab in the memory-module connector. 3 Slide the memory module firmly into the memory-module connector at a 45-degree angle, and press the memory module down until it clicks into place.
  • Page 20 notch memory-module connector 4 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 16). 5 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 14). 6 Connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer.

  • Page 21: Wireless Mini-Card(S)

    CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: 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 your computer).
  • Page 22 4 Remove the optical drive (see "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 33). 5 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 37). 6 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 43). 7 Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini-Card(s). 8 Remove the screw that secures the Mini-Card to the system board.

  • Page 23: Replacing The Mini-Card(S)

    CAUTION: When the Mini-Card is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging. For more information, see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety information that shipped with your computer. Replacing the Mini-Card(s) 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the new Mini-Card from its packaging.
  • Page 24 Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer. 11 Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as required. NOTE: If you are installing a communication card from a source other than Dell, you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. Wireless Mini-Card(s)
  • Page 25 Wireless Mini-Card(s)
  • Page 26 Wireless Mini-Card(s)

  • Page 27: Hard Drive(S)

    Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell. NOTE: If you are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell, you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive. Removing the Hard Drive(s) 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin"...
  • Page 28 • Remove the four screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer base. • Using the pull-tab, slide the hard-drive assembly to disconnect it from the connector on the system board. • Lift the hard-drive assembly out of the computer base. CAUTION: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging (see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge"...
  • Page 29 pull-tab hard-drive assembly screws (4) 5 Remove the four screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive. 6 Lift the hard-drive bracket off the hard drive. Hard Drive(s)

  • Page 30: Replacing The Hard Drive(S)

    hard drive hard-drive bracket screws (4) Replacing the Hard Drive(s) 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the new hard drive from its packaging. Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive. 3 Place the hard-drive bracket on the hard drive.
  • Page 31 7 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 14). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer. Hard Drive(s)
  • Page 32 Hard Drive(s)

  • Page 33: Optical Drive

    CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: 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 your computer).

  • Page 34: Replacing The Optical Drive

    screw optical drive base cover Replacing the Optical Drive 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide the optical drive into the optical-drive bay until it is fully seated. 3 Replace the screw that secures the optical drive to the base cover. 4 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover"...
  • Page 35 Optical Drive...
  • Page 36 Optical Drive...

  • Page 37: Palm-Rest Assembly

    CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: 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 your computer).
  • Page 38 6 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible. 7 Using your fingertip, gently push the tab to release the palm-rest assembly from the top cover. Palm-Rest Assembly...
  • Page 39 palm-rest assembly top cover CAUTION: Carefully separate the palm-rest assembly from the top cover to avoid damage to the palm-rest assembly. 8 Using your fingertips, gently ease the palm-rest assembly from the top cover. 9 Without pulling hard on the palm-rest assembly, turn the palm-rest assembly over and place it on the top cover.

  • Page 40: Replacing The Palm-Rest Assembly

    control-strip cable connector touch-pad cable connector top cover palm-rest assembly Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide the touch-pad cable into the system-board connector and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable. 3 Slide the control-strip cable into the system-board connector and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable.
  • Page 41 8 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 16). 9 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 14). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer.
  • Page 42 Palm-Rest Assembly...

  • Page 43: Keyboard

    CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: 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 your computer).
  • Page 44 keyboard tabs (6) top cover 7 Turn the keyboard over and place it on the top cover. 8 Lift the connector latch and pull the pull-tab to disconnect the keyboard backlight cable from the system-board connector. 9 Lift the connector latch and pull the pull-tab to disconnect the keyboard cable from the system-board connector.

  • Page 45: Replacing The Keyboard

    top cover keyboard keyboard backlight cable connector 4 keyboard cable connector 10 Lift the keyboard off the top cover. Replacing the Keyboard 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide the keyboard cable into the system-board connector and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable.
  • Page 46 5 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 40). 6 Replace the optical drive (see "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 34). 7 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 16). 8 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 14). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer.

  • Page 47: Power-Button Board

    CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: 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 your computer).

  • Page 48: Replacing The Power-Button Board

    screws (2) palm-rest assembly power-button board power-button board cable connector Replacing the Power-Button Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Use the alignment posts to place the power-button board on the palm-rest assembly. 3 Replace the two screws that secure the power-button board to the palm-rest assembly.
  • Page 49 CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer. Power-Button Board...
  • Page 50 Power-Button Board...

  • Page 51: Coin-Cell Battery

    CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: 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 your computer).

  • Page 52: Replacing The Coin-Cell Battery

    coin-cell battery plastic scribe Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 With the positive side facing up, snap the coin-cell battery into the battery socket on the system board. 3 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 40).
  • Page 53 Coin-Cell Battery...
  • Page 54 Coin-Cell Battery...

  • Page 55: Display

    CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: 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 your computer).
  • Page 56 5 Remove the optical drive (see "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 33). 6 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 37). 7 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 43). 8 Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini-Card(s) (see "Removing the Mini-Card(s)"...
  • Page 57 12 Loosen the captive screw that secures the display grounding cable to the top cover. 13 Pull the pull-tab to disconnect the display cable from the system-board connector. 14 Note the routing of the display cable and remove the cable from the routing guides.

  • Page 58: Replacing The Display Assembly

    15 Remove the four screws that secure the display assembly to the top cover. 16 Lift the display assembly off the computer base. Replacing the Display Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Place the display assembly in position and replace the four screws that secure the display assembly to the top cover.

  • Page 59: Display Bezel

    Display Bezel Removing the Display Bezel CAUTION: The display bezel is extremely fragile. Be careful when removing it to prevent damaging the bezel. 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 55).

  • Page 60: Replacing The Display Bezel

    Replacing the Display Bezel 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the display bezel with the display back cover, and gently snap it into place. 3 Replace the display assembly (see "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 58).
  • Page 61 touch-screen board touch-screen board cable display panel Remove the eight screws that secure the display panel to the display back cover. Display...
  • Page 62 screws (8) hinges (2) display panel NOTE: The IR emitter board is optional and may not be present in your computer. 6 Remove the IR emitter board, if applicable: Pull the pull-tab to disconnect the IR emitter board cable from the connector on the IR emitter board.

  • Page 63: Replacing The Display Panel

    display panel screws (6) IR emitter board cable IR emitter board Remove the six screws that secure the display panel to the display back cover. 7 Note the routing of the antenna cables and remove them from the routing guide on the right display hinge. 8 Note the routing of the display cable and remove it from the routing guide on the left display hinge.

  • Page 64: Display Cable

    2 Place the display panel over the display back cover. 3 Route the display cable through the routing guide on the left display hinge. 4 Route the antenna cables through the routing guide on the right display hinge. 5 Replace the touch-screen board, if applicable: Connect the touch-screen board cable to the connector on the touch- screen board.
  • Page 65 5 Remove the display panel (see "Removing the Display Panel" on page 60). 6 Turn the display panel over and place it on a clean surface. 7 Gently peel off the tape from the display panel. 8 Pull the pull-tab to disconnect the display cable from the connector on the display panel.

  • Page 66: Replacing The Display Cable

    2 Adhere the display cable along the edge of the display panel. 3 Connect the display cable to the connector on the display panel. 4 Replace the display panel (see "Replacing the Display Panel" on page 63). 5 Replace the camera module (see "Replacing the Camera Module" on page 80).

  • Page 67: Replacing The Display-Panel Brackets

    display panel brackets (2) screws (8) Replacing the Display-Panel Brackets 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Place the display-panel brackets in position. 3 Replace the eight screws (four on each side) that secure the display-panel brackets to the display panel.

  • Page 68: Display Hinges

    CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer. Display Hinges Removing the Display Hinges 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly"...

  • Page 69: Replacing The Display Hinges

    display back cover screws (4) Replacing the Display Hinges 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Place the display hinges in position. 3 Replace the four screws (two on each side) that secure the display hinges to the display back cover.
  • Page 70 CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer. Display...

  • Page 71: Ir Emitter Board

    CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: 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 your computer).

  • Page 72: Replacing The Ir Emitter Board

    IR emitter board cable IR emitter board Replacing the IR Emitter Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Connect the IR emitter board cable to the connector on the IR emitter board. 3 Use the alignment posts to place the IR emitter board on the display back cover.
  • Page 73 10 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 14). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer. IR Emitter Board...
  • Page 74 IR Emitter Board...
  • Page 75 IR Emitter Board...
  • Page 76 IR Emitter Board...

  • Page 77: Camera Module

    CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: 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 your computer).
  • Page 78 camera module 10 Gently peel the tape that secures the camera cable to the camera module. Camera Module...
  • Page 79 tape camera module 11 Pull the pull-tab to disconnect the camera cable from the connector on the camera module. 12 Lift the camera module off the display back cover. Camera Module...

  • Page 80: Replacing The Camera Module

    camera-cable connector camera module Replacing the Camera Module 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Connect the camera cable to the connector on the camera module. 3 Adhere the tape that secures the camera cable to the camera module. 4 Use the alignment posts to place the camera module on the display back cover.
  • Page 81 8 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 40). 9 Replace the optical drive (see "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 34). 10 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 16). 11 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 14). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer.
  • Page 82 Camera Module...

  • Page 83: Top Cover

    CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: 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 your computer).
  • Page 84 10 Turn the computer over. 11 Remove the ten screws that secure the top-cover assembly to the base cover. 12 Disconnect the subwoofer cable from the system-board connector. Top Cover...
  • Page 85 subwoofer cable 13 Using your fingertips, gently ease the top-cover assembly from the base cover. 14 Lift the top cover assembly off the base cover. Top Cover...
  • Page 86 top-cover assembly 15 Remove the AC-adapter connector (see "Removing the AC-Adapter Connector" on page 95). 16 Remove the USB board (see "Removing the USB Board" on page 123). 17 Remove the fan (see "Removing the Fan" on page 99). 18 Remove the heat sink (see "Removing the Heat Sink" on page 105). 19 Remove the processor module (see "Removing the Processor Module"...

  • Page 87: Replacing The Top Cover

    Replacing the Top Cover 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Replace the speakers (see "Replacing the Speaker" on page 135). 3 Replace the system board (see "Replacing the System Board" on page 129) 4 Replace the TV antenna connector (see "Replacing the TV Antenna Connector"...
  • Page 88 CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer. Top Cover...
  • Page 89 Top Cover...
  • Page 90 Top Cover...

  • Page 91: Subwoofer

    CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: 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 your computer).

  • Page 92: Replacing The Subwoofer

    11 Follow the instructions from step 9 to step 14 in "Removing the Top Cover" on page 83. 12 Remove the four screws that secure the subwoofer to the base cover. 13 Lift the subwoofer along with the cable off the base cover. screws (4) subwoofer base cover...
  • Page 93 5 Replace the Mini-Card(s) (see "Replacing the Mini-Card(s)" on page 23). 6 Replace the display assembly (see "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 58). 7 Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 45). 8 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 40).
  • Page 94 Subwoofer...

  • Page 95: Ac-Adapter Connector

    CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: 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 your computer).

  • Page 96: Replacing The Ac-Adapter Connector

    11 Follow the instructions from step 9 to step 14 in "Removing the Top Cover" on page 83. 12 Turn the top-cover assembly over. 13 Make note of the AC-adapter connector cable routing and remove the cable from the routing guides. 14 Disconnect the AC-adapter connector cable from the system-board connector.
  • Page 97 2 Align the screw hole on the AC-adapter connector with the screw hole on the top cover. 3 Replace the screw that secures the AC-adapter connector to the top cover. 4 Route the AC-adapter connector cable through the routing guides. 5 Connect the AC-adapter connector cable to the system-board connector.
  • Page 98 AC-Adapter Connector...

  • Page 99: Fan

    CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: 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 your computer).
  • Page 100 9 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 55). 10 Remove the Mini-Card(s) (see "Removing the Mini-Card(s)" on page 21). 11 Follow the instructions from step 9 to step 14 in "Removing the Top Cover" on page 83. 12 Turn the top-cover assembly over.

  • Page 101: Replacing The Fan

    Replacing the Fan 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the screw holes on the fan with the screw holes on the top cover. 3 Replace the two screws that secure the fan to the top cover. 4 Connect the fan cable to the system-board connector.

  • Page 105: Heat Sink

    CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: 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 your computer).
  • Page 106 9 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 55). 10 Remove the Mini-Card(s) (see "Removing the Mini-Card(s)" on page 21). 11 Follow the instructions from step 9 to step 14 in "Removing the Top Cover" on page 83. 12 Turn the top-cover assembly over.

  • Page 107: Replacing The Heat Sink

    Replacing the Heat Sink NOTE: The original thermal grease can be reused if the original processor and heat sink are reinstalled together. If either the processor or the heat sink is replaced, use the thermal pad provided in the kit to ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved. 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin"...
  • Page 108 Heat Sink...
  • Page 109 Heat Sink...
  • Page 110 Heat Sink...

  • Page 111: Processor Module

    CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: 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 your computer).
  • Page 112 11 Follow the instructions from step 9 to step 14 in "Removing the Top Cover" on page 83. 12 Turn the top-cover assembly over. 13 Remove the heat sink (see "Removing the Heat Sink" on page 105). CAUTION: To prevent intermittent contact between the ZIF-socket cam screw and the processor when removing or replacing the processor, press to apply slight pressure to the centre of the processor while turning the cam screw.

  • Page 113: Replacing The Processor Module

    ZIF socket processor module pin-1 corner ZIF-socket cam screw CAUTION: To ensure maximum cooling for the processor module, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the processor thermal-cooling assembly. The oils in your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal pads. CAUTION: When removing the processor module, pull the module straight up.
  • Page 114 10 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 40). 11 Replace the optical drive (see "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 34). 12 Follow the instructions in step 5 in "Replacing the Hard Drive(s)" on page 30. 13 Replace the memory module(s) (see "Replacing the Memory Module(s)"...

  • Page 115: O Board

    CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: 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 your computer).
  • Page 116 11 Follow the instructions from step 9 to step 14 in "Removing the Top Cover" on page 83. 12 Disconnect the speaker cable from the connector on the I/O board. speaker cable connector 13 Turn the top-cover assembly over. 14 Remove the three screws that secure the I/O board to the top cover. 15 Carefully ease the connectors on the I/O board out of the slots in the top cover, and lift the I/O board off the top cover.

  • Page 117: Replacing The I/O Board

    screws (3) I/O board top cover Replacing the I/O Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the connectors on the I/O board with the slots on the top cover and place the I/O board on the top cover. 3 Press the I/O board down to connect it to the system-board connector.
  • Page 118 9 Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 45). 10 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 40). 11 Replace the optical drive (see "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 34). 12 Follow the instructions in step 5 in "Replacing the Hard Drive(s)" on page 30.

  • Page 119: Tv Antenna Connector

    CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: 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 your computer).

  • Page 120: Replacing The Tv Antenna Connector

    11 Follow the instructions from step 9 to step 14 in "Removing the Top Cover" on page 83. 12 Remove the I/O board (see "Removing the I/O Board" on page 115). 13 Make note of the TV antenna connector cable routing and remove the cable from the routing guides.
  • Page 121 2 Align the TV antenna connector with the slot on the top cover and place the TV antenna connector on the top cover. 3 Replace the two screws that secure the TV antenna connector to the top cover. 4 Route the TV antenna connector cable through the routing guides. 5 Replace the I/O board (see "Replacing the I/O Board"...
  • Page 122 TV Antenna Connector...

  • Page 123: Usb Board

    CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: 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 your computer).

  • Page 124: Replacing The Usb Board

    11 Follow the instructions from step 9 to step 14 in "Removing the Top Cover" on page 83. 12 Turn the top-cover assembly over. 13 Lift the connector latch and disconnect the USB-board cable from the connector on the USB board. 14 Remove the screw that secures the USB board to the top cover.
  • Page 125 3 Replace the screw that secures the USB board to the top cover. 4 Slide the USB-board cable into the connector on the USB board and press the connector latch down to secure the cable. 5 Follow the instructions from step 11 to step 15 in "Replacing the Top Cover"...
  • Page 126 USB Board...

  • Page 127: System Board

    CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: 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 your computer).
  • Page 128 10 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 55). 11 Remove the Mini-Card(s) (see "Removing the Mini-Card(s)" on page 21). 12 Remove the coin-cell battery (see "Removing the Coin-Cell Battery" on page 51). 13 Lift the connector latch and pull the pull-tab to disconnect the USB-board cable from the system-board connector.

  • Page 129: Replacing The System Board

    18 Disconnect the fan cable and AC-adapter connector cable from their connectors on the system board. 19 Lift the system board off the top cover. AC-adapter connector cable system board fan cable Replacing the System Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Place the system board on the top cover.
  • Page 130 6 Replace the heat sink (see "Replacing the Heat Sink" on page 107). 7 Follow the instructions from step 11 to step 15 in "Replacing the Top Cover" on page 87. 8 Slide the USB-board cable into the system-board connector and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable.

  • Page 131: Entering The Service Tag In The Bios

    Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 1 Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is installed properly. 2 Turn on the computer. 3 Press <F2> during POST to enter the system setup program. 4 Navigate to the security tab and enter the service tag in the Set Service Tag field.
  • Page 132 System Board...

  • Page 133: Speakers

    CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: 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 your computer).
  • Page 134 speaker cable 4 Remove the system board (see "Removing the System Board" on page 127). 5 Make note of the speakers cable routing and remove the cable from the routing guides. 6 Remove the four screws (two on each speaker) that secure the speakers to the top cover.

  • Page 135: Replacing The Speaker

    speakers (2) screws (4) speaker cable Replacing the Speaker 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Route the speakers cable through the routing guides 3 Align the screw holes on the speakers with the screw holes on the top cover. 4 Replace the four screws (two on each speaker) that secure the speakers to the base cover.
  • Page 136 CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer. Speakers...

  • Page 137: Flashing The Bios

    The BIOS may require 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 at the bottom of your computer.
  • Page 138 8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. Flashing the BIOS...

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