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Dell™ XPS™ L501X Service
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Regulatory model: P11F series
Regulatory type: P11F001

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  • Page 1 Dell™ XPS™ L501X Service Manual Regulatory model: P11F series Regulatory type: P11F001...
  • Page 2 Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2010 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks used in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, and XPS™ are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Microsoft®, Windows®, and the Windows start button logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries;...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before You Begin ....Recommended Tools ....Turning Off Your Computer .
  • Page 4 Replacing the Mini-Card(s) ....Optical Drive ..... Removing the Optical Drive .
  • Page 5 11 Keyboard ......Removing the Keyboard ....Replacing the Keyboard .
  • Page 6 14 Top Cover ......Removing the Top Cover ....Replacing the Top Cover .
  • Page 7 Replacing the USB Board ....20 TV Tuner Connector ....Removing the TV Tuner Connector .
  • Page 8 25 Flashing the BIOS ....Contents...

  • 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

    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 module cover with the slots on the base cover and snap the module cover into place.

  • 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)

    securing clip memory-module connector memory-module 5 Remove the memory module from the memory-module connector. Replacing the Memory Module(s) CAUTION: If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the lower connector before you install a memory module in the upper connector.
  • Page 19 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. If you do not hear the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it. NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot.
  • Page 20 Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Security→ System. 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. Memory Module(s)

  • 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 Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini-Card(s). 5 Remove the screw that secures the Mini-Card to the system board. NOTE: Your computer can only support either a WWAN Mini-Card or a TV tuner module in the full Mini-Card slot at a time. antenna cables (2) Mini-Card screw...

  • 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. 8 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: 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 26: Replacing The Optical Drive

    optical drive screw plastic scribe optical-drive bracket Replacing the Optical Drive 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the new optical drive from its packaging. 3 Slide the optical drive into the optical-drive bay until it is fully seated. 4 Replace the screw that secures the optical drive to the base cover.
  • Page 27 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. Optical Drive...
  • Page 28 Optical Drive...

  • Page 29: 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 30 palm-rest assembly tabs (2) screw base cover 5 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible. 6 Starting from the top, gently ease the palm-rest assembly from the top cover. Palm-Rest Assembly...
  • Page 31 top cover palm-rest assembly CAUTION: Carefully separate the palm-rest assembly from the top cover to avoid damage to the palm-rest assembly. 7 Without pulling hard on the palm-rest assembly, place it away from the display as shown in the following illustration. 8 Lift the connector latch and pull the pull-tab to disconnect the touch-pad cable and the power button cable from the system-board connectors.

  • Page 32: Replacing The Palm-Rest Assembly

    power-button cable connector touch-pad cable connector 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 and the power button cable into the system-board connectors and press down on the connector latches to secure the cables.
  • Page 33 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. Palm-Rest Assembly...
  • Page 34 Palm-Rest Assembly...

  • Page 35: 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 36: Replacing The Power-Button Board

    power-button board power-button cable connector screws (2) Replacing the Power-Button Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Place the power-button board on the palm-rest assembly and replace the two screws that secure the power-button board to the palm-rest assembly. 3 Slide the power-button cable into the connector on the power-button board and press down on the connector latch to secure the power-button cable.

  • Page 37: 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 38: 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 32).

  • Page 39: Hard Drive

    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 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin"...
  • Page 40 4 Remove the four screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer base. 5 Slide the hard-drive assembly to the side to disconnect it from the system board connector. 6 Lift the hard-drive assembly out of the hard-drive bay. hard-drive assembly screws (4) 7 Remove the four screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard...

  • Page 41: Replacing The Hard Drive

    screws (4) hard-drive bracket CAUTION: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging (see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety instructions that shipped with your computer). Replacing the Hard Drive 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the new hard drive from its packaging.
  • Page 42 7 Replace the four screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer base. 8 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 32). 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.

  • 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 screws (2) keyboard top cover 5 Carefully lift the keyboard and slide the keyboard tabs out of the slots on the top cover. 6 Lift the connector latch up and pull the pull-tab to disconnect the keyboard backlight cable from the system-board connector. Keyboard...
  • Page 45 keyboard backlight cable connector CAUTION: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time- consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. CAUTION: Be extremely careful when removing and handling the keyboard. Failure to do so could result in scratching the display panel. 7 Turn the keyboard over and place it over the top cover as shown in the following illustration.

  • Page 46: Replacing The Keyboard

    keyboard cable connector keyboard keyboard tabs (4) top cover 9 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 47 6 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 32). 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.
  • Page 48 Keyboard...

  • Page 49: 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 50 antenna cables base cover CAUTION: Be extremely careful when opening the display to prevent damaging the display assembly. 8 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 29). 9 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible. 10 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard"...
  • Page 51 13 Loosen the captive screw that secures the display grounding cable. captive screw display cable connector digitizer board cable 14 Note the routing of the display cable and remove the cable from the routing guides. 15 Note the routing of the Mini-Card antenna cables and remove them from the routing guides on the top cover.

  • Page 52: Replacing The Display Assembly

    display assembly screws (4) display cable top cover antenna cables 18 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 computer base.

  • Page 53: Display Bezel

    6 Route the antenna cables through the routing guides on the top cover. 7 Slide the antenna cables to the bottom of the computer through the slot on the top cover. 8 Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 46). 9 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly"...

  • Page 54: Replacing The Display Bezel

    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 52).
  • Page 55 3 Remove the display bezel (see "Removing the Display Bezel" on page 53). 4 Disconnect the camera cable from the connector on the camera module. 5 Pull the pull-tab to disconnect the digitizer board cable from the connector on the digitizer board. camera cable display panel digitizer board cable...
  • Page 56 8 Note the routing of the antenna cables and remove them from the routing guide on the right display hinge. 9 Note the routing of the display cable and remove it from the routing guide on the left display hinge. display panel screws (12) display cable...

  • Page 57: Replacing The Display Panel

    Replacing the Display Panel 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 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.

  • Page 58: Replacing The Display Cable

    pull tab display-cable connector display cable 7 Gently peel off the display cable from the display panel. Replacing the Display Cable 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Adhere the display cable to the display panel. 3 Connect the display cable to the connector on the display panel.

  • Page 59: Display-Panel Brackets

    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-Panel Brackets Removing the Display-Panel Brackets 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly"...

  • Page 60: Replacing The Display-Panel Brackets

    screws (4) display panel brackets (2) 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 four screws (two on each side) that secure the display-panel brackets to the display panel.

  • Page 61: 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 62: Replacing The Camera Module

    camera module camera cable connector 10 Gently pry the camera module off the aluminium foil. Replacing the Camera Module 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Adhere the camera module to the aluminium foil. 3 Use the alignment posts on the display back cover to place the camera module in position.
  • Page 63 8 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 32). 9 Replace the memory module(s) (see "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 18). 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 64 Camera Module...

  • Page 65: 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 66 10 Turn the computer over. 11 Disconnect the fan cable and subwoofer cable from the connectors on the system board. 12 Remove the nine screws that secure the top-cover assembly to the base cover. Top Cover...
  • Page 67 subwoofer cable connector fan cable connector 13 Turn the computer over and use your fingertips to gently ease the top-cover assembly off the base cover. 14 Lift the top-cover assembly off the base cover. Top Cover...
  • Page 68 top-cover assembly 15 Remove heat sink (see "Removing the Heat Sink" on page 95). 16 Remove the system board (see "Removing the System Board" on page 103). 17 Remove the Bluetooth card (see "Removing the Bluetooth Card" on page 79). 18 Remove the AC-adapter connector (see "Removing the AC-Adapter Connector"...

  • Page 69: 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 Speakers" on page 110). 3 Replace the TV tuner connector (see "Replacing the TV Tuner Connector" on page 92). 4 Replace the USB board (see "Replacing the USB Board"...
  • Page 70 Top Cover...

  • Page 71: 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 72: Replacing The Fan

    screws (2) 11 Lift the fan off the base cover. Replacing the Fan 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Place the fan on the base cover. 3 Replace the two screws that secure the fan to the base cover. 4 Follow the instructions from step 9 to step 12 in "Replacing the Top Cover"...
  • Page 73 7 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 32). 8 Replace the memory module(s) (see "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 18). 9 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 16). 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.
  • Page 74 Processor Fan...

  • Page 75: 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 76: Replacing The Subwoofer

    subwoofer screws (4) 10 Lift the subwoofer off the top cover. Replacing the Subwoofer 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Place the subwoofer on the base cover. 3 Replace the four screws that secure the subwoofer to the base cover. 4 Follow the instructions from step 9 to step 12 in "Replacing the Top Cover"...
  • Page 77 7 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 32). 8 Replace the memory module(s) (see "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 18). 9 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 16). 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.
  • Page 78 Subwoofer...

  • Page 79: Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology

    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 80: Replacing The Bluetooth Card

    10 Disconnect the Bluetooth-card cable from the connector on the system board. 11 Lift the Bluetooth card from the slot on the top cover. Bluetooth-card cable connector Bluetooth card Bluetooth card slot Bluetooth-card cable Replacing the Bluetooth Card 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide the Bluetooth card into the slot on the top cover.
  • Page 81 5 Replace the display assembly (see "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 52). 6 Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 46). 7 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 32). 8 Replace the memory module(s) (see "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 18).
  • Page 82 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology...

  • Page 83: 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 84: Replacing The Ac-Adapter Connector

    10 Disconnect the AC-adapter connector cable from the connector on the system-board. 11 Make note of the AC-adapter connector cable routing and remove the cable from the routing guides. 12 Remove the screw that secures the AC-adapter connector to the top cover. screw AC adapter connector AC-adapter connector cable...
  • Page 85 4 Route the AC-adapter connector cable through the routing guides. 5 Connect the AC-adapter connector cable to the system-board connector. 6 Follow the instructions from step 9 to step 12 in "Replacing the Top Cover" on page 69. 7 Replace the display assembly (see "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 52).
  • Page 86 AC-Adapter Connector...

  • Page 87: 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 88: Replacing The Usb Board

    10 Lift the connector latch and disconnect the USB-board cable from the connector on the USB board. 11 Remove the three screws that secure the USB board to the top cover. 12 Carefully ease the connectors on the USB board out of the slots on the top cover and lift the USB board off the top cover.
  • Page 89 5 Replace the AC adapter connector (see "Replacing the AC-Adapter Connector" on page 84). 6 Follow the instructions from step 9 to step 12 in "Replacing the Top Cover" on page 69. 7 Replace the display assembly (see "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 52).
  • Page 90 USB Board...

  • Page 91: Tv Tuner 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 92: Replacing The Tv Tuner Connector

    10 Make note of the TV tuner connector cable routing and remove the cable from the routing guides. 11 Remove the two screws that secure the TV tuner connector to the top cover. screws (2) TV tuner connector cable 12 Lift the TV tuner connector off the top cover. Replacing the TV Tuner Connector 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin"...
  • Page 93 5 Replace the AC-adapter connector (see "Replacing the AC-Adapter Connector" on page 84). 6 Follow the instructions from step 9 to step 12 in "Replacing the Top Cover" on page 69. 7 Replace the display assembly (see "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 52).
  • Page 94 TV Tuner Connector...

  • Page 95: 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 96: Replacing The Heat Sink

    9 In sequential order (indicated on the heat sink), loosen the seven captive screws that secure the heat sink to the system board. heat sink captive screws (7) 10 Carefully lift heat sink away from the top cover. Replacing the Heat Sink NOTE: The original thermal grease can be reused if the original processor and heat sink are reinstalled together.
  • Page 97 5 Replace the display assembly (see "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 52). 6 Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 46). 7 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 32). 8 Replace the memory module(s) (see "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 18).
  • Page 98 Heat Sink...

  • Page 99: 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 100 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. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor, hold the screwdriver so that it is perpendicular to the processor when turning the cam screw.

  • Page 101: Replacing The Processor Module

    CAUTION: When removing the processor module, pull the module straight up. Be careful not to bend the pins on the processor module. 11 Lift the processor module off the ZIF socket. Replacing the Processor Module NOTE: If the new processor module is installed, you will receive a new thermal cooling assembly, which will include an affixed thermal pad, or you will receive a new thermal pad along with documentation to illustrate proper installation.
  • Page 102 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. Processor Module...

  • Page 103: 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 104 9 Disconnect the USB board cable and speaker cable from the connectors on the system board. USB board cable connector speaker cable connector 10 Turn the top cover over. 11 Remove the heat sink (see "Removing the Heat Sink" on page 95). 12 Remove the processor module (see "Removing the Processor Module"...

  • Page 105: Replacing The System Board

    AC-adapter connector screws (5) system board Bluetooth-board cable connector 15 Carefully ease the connectors on the system board out of the slots on the top cover, and lift the system board off the top cover. Replacing the System Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the connectors on the system board with the slots on the top cover and place the system board on the top cover.

  • Page 106: Entering The Service Tag In The Bios

    4 Connect the Bluetooth cable and AC-adapter cable to the connectors on the system board. 5 Replace the processor module (see "Replacing the Processor Module" on page 101). 6 Replace the heat sink (see "Replacing the Heat Sink" on page 96). 7 Turn the top cover over and connect the USB board cable and speaker cable to the connector on the system board.
  • Page 107 4 Navigate to the security tab and enter the service tag in the Set Service Tag field. System Board...
  • Page 108 System Board...

  • Page 109: 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 110: Replacing The Speakers

    speaker cable routing speakers (2) screws (4) 5 Lift the speakers along with its cable off the top cover. Replacing the Speakers 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.
  • Page 111 5 Replace the system board (see "Replacing the System Board" on page 105). 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 112 Speakers...
  • Page 113 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 114 8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. Flashing the BIOS...

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