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- Page 1 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Dell™ XPS™ L511z Service Manual Regulatory model: P12F series Regulatory type: P12F001...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Contents 1 Before You Begin ....Recommended Tools ....Turning Off Your Computer . - Page 4 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Replacing the Mini-Card ....6 Hard Drive ..... . . Removing the Hard Drive .
- Page 5 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 11 Audio Board ..... . . Removing the Audio Board ....Replacing the Audio Board .
- Page 6 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 16 Keyboard ......Removing the Keyboard Bracket ... . Replacing the Keyboard Bracket .
- Page 7 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Display Hinges ..... . Removing the Display Hinges ... Replacing the Display Hinges .
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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 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 17) before working inside the computer. 7 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery"...
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Page 13: Base 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 14 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com connector bezel base cover screws (8) 4 Remove the remaining two screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly. 5 Use your fingertips to release the tabs on the base cover from the slots on the palm-rest assembly.
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Page 15: Replacing The Base Cover
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com screws (2) base cover Replacing the Base Cover 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the tabs on the base cover with the slots on the palm-rest assembly and snap the base cover into place. - Page 16 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Base Cover...
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Page 17: 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 18: Replacing The Battery
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 Place the battery on the palm-rest assembly. 3 Replace the six screws that secure the battery to the palm-rest assembly. -
Page 19: 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 20: Replacing The Memory Module(S)
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com memory-module connector securing clips (2) 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 connector labeled "DIMM A"... - Page 21 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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.
- Page 22 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Security→ System. Memory Module(s)
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Page 23: Wireless Mini-Card
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 24 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com antenna cables (2) Mini-Card system-board connector screw 6 Lift the Mini-Card out of the system-board connector. Wireless Mini-Card...
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Page 25: Replacing The Mini-Card
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin"... - Page 26 Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer. 8 Install the drivers and utilities for your Mini-Card, as required. NOTE: If you are installing a Mini-Card from a source other than Dell, you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. Wireless Mini-Card...
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Page 27: 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 28 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 5 Disconnect the hard-drive cable from the hard drive. 6 Lift the hard-drive assembly out of the palm-rest assembly. CAUTION: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging (see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge"...
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Page 29: Replacing The Hard Drive
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 8 Lift the hard-drive bracket off the hard drive. screws (4) hard drive hard-drive bracket Replacing the Hard Drive 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. - Page 30 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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...
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Page 31: 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 32: Replacing The Coin-Cell Battery
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com coin-cell-battery cable connector coin-cell battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide and place the coin-cell battery on the palm-rest assembly and route the coin-cell battery cable as noted earlier. - Page 33 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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. Coin-Cell Battery...
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Page 35: 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 36 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com optical drive screws base cover 7 Remove the four screws (two on each side) that secure the optical-drive brackets to the optical drive. 8 Remove the optical-drive brackets from the optical drive. Optical Drive...
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Page 37: Replacing The Optical Drive
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com screws optical-drive brackets optical drive Replacing the Optical Drive 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Place the optical-drive brackets in position. 3 Replace the four screws (two on each side) that secure the optical-drive brackets to the optical drive. - Page 38 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 8 Replace the base cover (see "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 15). 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.
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Page 39: 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 40: Replacing The Ac-Adapter Connector
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com AC-adapter connector cable AC-adapter connector screw Replacing the AC-Adapter Connector 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the screw hole on the AC-adapter connector with the screw hole on the palm-rest assembly. - Page 41 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 8 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 18). 9 Replace the base cover (see "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 15). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer.
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Page 43: 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 44: Replacing The Power-Button Board
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com screws (2) 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. - Page 45 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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...
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Page 47: Audio 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 Audio Board
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com speaker cable screws (2) audio board palm-rest assembly audio-board cable Replacing the Audio Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the screw holes on the audio board with the screw holes on the palm- rest assembly. - Page 49 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 6 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 18). 7 Replace the base cover (see "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 15). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer.
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Page 51: Battery Status-Light 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 help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery"... -
Page 52: Replacing The Battery Status-Light Board
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com battery status-light board cable battery status-light board screw Replacing the Battery Status-Light Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide the battery status-light-board cable into the connector on the battery status-light board and press down on the connector latch to secure the battery status-light-board cable to the connector on the battery status- light board. - Page 53 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 4 Replace the screw that secures the battery status-light board to the palm- rest assembly. 5 Replace the hard drive (see "Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 29). 6 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 18). 7 Replace the base cover (see "Replacing the Base Cover"...
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Page 55: 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 56: Replacing The Fan
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com palm-rest assembly fan cable screws (2) 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 palm-rest assembly. -
Page 57: 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 58: Replacing The Heat Sink
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com heat sink captive screws (7) palm-rest assembly 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. - Page 59 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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. Heat Sink...
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Page 61: 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 62 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 12 Disconnect the audio-board cable, keyboard cable, touch-pad cable, keyboard back-light cable, display cable, power-button board cable, AC- adapter connector cable, and camera cable from the connectors on the system board. System Board...
- Page 63 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com audio-board cable keyboard cable touch-pad cable keyboard back-light cable display cable power-button board cable ac-adapter connector cable camera cable 13 Remove the six screws that secure the system board to the palm-rest assembly. 14 Without pulling hard on the system board, carefully lift the system board and turn it over.
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Page 64: Replacing The System Board
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com hard drive cable battery status-light-board cable system board 16 Lift the system board off the palm-rest assembly. Replacing the System Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Connect the hard drive cable and the battery status-light-board cable to the system-board connectors. -
Page 65: Entering The Service Tag In The Bios
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 5 Connect the audio-board cable, keyboard cable, touch-pad cable, keyboard back-light cable, display cable, power-button board cable, AC-adapter connector cable, and camera cable to the connectors on the system board. 6 Replace the heat sink (see "Replacing the Heat Sink" on page 58). 7 Replace the fan (see "Replacing the Fan"... - Page 66 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com System Board...
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Page 67: 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 68 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com screws (16) palm-rest assembly keyboard bracket 6 Lift the keyboard bracket off the palm-rest assembly. Keyboard...
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Page 69: Replacing The Keyboard Bracket
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Replacing the Keyboard Bracket 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Place the keyboard bracket on the palm-rest assembly. 3 Replace the 16 screws that secure the keyboard bracket to the palm-rest assembly. -
Page 70: Replacing The Keyboard
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 2 Remove the keyboard bracket (see "Removing the Keyboard Bracket" on page 67). 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 eight screws that secure the keyboard to the palm-rest assembly. - Page 71 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 3 Replace the eight screws that secure the keyboard to the palm-rest assembly. 4 Replace the keyboard bracket (see "Replacing the Keyboard Bracket" on page 69). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer.
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Page 73: 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 74: Replacing The Speakers
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com speakers (2) screws (4) speaker cable Replacing the Speakers 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Place the speakers on the palm-rest assembly and route the speakers cable through the routing guides. - Page 75 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 6 Replace the keyboard bracket (see "Replacing the Keyboard Bracket" on page 69). 7 Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 12 in Replacing the System Board. 8 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 18). 9 Replace the base cover (see "Replacing the Base Cover"...
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Page 77: 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 78: Replacing The Palm-Rest Assembly
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 11 Remove the six screws that secure the palm-rest assembly to the display assembly. 12 Note the routing of camera cable, display cable, and Mini-Card antenna cables and remove the cables from the routing guides. 13 Lift the palm-rest assembly off the display assembly. - Page 79 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 3 Replace the six screws that secure the palm-rest assembly to the display assembly. 4 Replace the battery status-light board (see "Replacing the Battery Status- Light Board" on page 52). 5 Replace the audio board (see "Replacing the Audio Board" on page 48). 6 Replace the ac-adapter connector (see "Replacing the AC-Adapter Connector"...
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Page 81: 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 82: Replacing The Display Assembly
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com display assembly screws (6) Replacing the Display Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Place the palm-rest assembly on the display assembly and route the display cable, camera cable, and Mini-Card antenna cables through the routing guides. -
Page 83: Display Bezel
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 5 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 18). 6 Replace the base cover (see "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 15). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. - Page 84 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 3 Using your fingertips gently peel off the display bezel surround off the display bezel. display bezel surround 4 Remove the four screws that secure the display bezel to the display back cover. 5 Lift the display bezel off the display assembly.
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Page 85: Replacing The Display Bezel
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com display bezel screws (4) 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 replace the four screws that secure the display bezel to the display back cover. -
Page 86: Display Panel
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Display Panel Removing the Display Panel 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 81). 3 Remove the display bezel (see "Removing the Display Bezel" on page 83). 4 Remove the four screws that secure the display panel to the display back cover. -
Page 87: Replacing The Display Panel
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 6 Gently peel off the display cable from the back of the display panel. 7 Pull the tape to disconnect the display cable from the connector on the display panel. tape display cable 8 Lift the display panel off the display back cover. -
Page 88: Display Hinges
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 5 Replace the four screws that secure the display panel to the display back cover. 6 Replace the display bezel (see "Replacing the Display Bezel" on page 85). 7 Replace the display assembly (see "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 82). -
Page 89: Replacing The Display Hinges
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com display back cover screws (8) 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 eight screws (four on each side) that secure the display hinges to the display back cover. - Page 90 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Display...
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Page 91: 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 92: Replacing The Camera Module
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com camera module camera-cable connector 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 Use the alignment posts to place the camera module on the display back cover. - Page 93 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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. Camera Module...
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Page 95: 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 96 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. Flashing the BIOS...