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Dell XPS 13 Owner's Manual: OM - Book - Book Page 1 Tuesday, September 25, 2012 2:30 PM
Dell XPS 13 Owner's Manual: OM - Book - Book Page 1 Tuesday, September 25, 2012 2:30 PM
Dell XPS 13
Owner’s Manual
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Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2012 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc.
is strictly forbidden.
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Contents
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Recommended Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3 Base Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Removing the Base Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4 Power-Light Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Postrequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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5 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Postrequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6 Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Postrequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
7 Wireless Mini-Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Postrequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
8 Solid-State Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
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Postrequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
9 Heat Sink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Postrequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
10 Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Postrequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
11 Power-Adapter Connector . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Postrequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
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12 I/O Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Postrequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
13 System Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Postrequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
14 Coin-Cell Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Postrequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
15 Display Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
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Postrequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
16 Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Postrequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
17 Palm-Rest Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Postrequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
18 System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
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Before You Begin
Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices
CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open
programs before you turn off your computer.
1 Save and close all open files and exit all open programs.
2 Follow the instructions to shut down your computer based on the
operating system installed on your computer.
Windows 8:
Safety Instructions
Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential
damage and ensure your personal safety.
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information,
see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
WARNING: Disconnect all power sources before opening the computer cover or
panels. After you finish working inside the computer, replace all covers, panels,
and screws before connecting to the power source.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer, ensure that the work surface is flat
and clean.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the components and cards, handle them by their
edges and avoid touching pins and contacts.
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician is authorized to remove the
computer cover and access any of the components inside the computer. See the
safety instructions for complete information about safety precautions, working
inside your computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.
CAUTION: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by
touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the
computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to
dissipate static electricity, which could harm internal components.
CAUTION: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab,
not on the cable itself. Some cables have connectors with locking tabs or
thumb-screws that you must disengage before disconnecting the cable. When
disconnecting cables, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector
pins. When connecting cables, ensure that the connectors and ports are correctly
oriented and aligned.
CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your
computer and then unplug the cable from the network device.
Recommended Tools
The procedures in this document may require the following tools:
• Torx 5 screwdriver
• Phillips screwdriver
• Plastic scribe
2
After Working Inside Your Computer
After you complete replacement procedures, ensure the following:
• Replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside
your computer
• Connect any external devices, cables, cards, and any other part(s)
you removed before working on your computer
• Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets
CAUTION: Before turning on your computer, replace all screws and ensure
that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may damage
your computer.
3
Base Cover
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that
shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance
Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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Power-Light Board
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that
shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance
Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 13.
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Postrequisites
1 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 14.
2 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.
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Battery
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that
shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance
Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 13.
2 Remove the power-light board. See "Removing the Power-Light Board" on
page 15.
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Postrequisites
1 Replace the power-light board. See "Replacing the Power-Light Board" on
page 16.
2 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 14.
3 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.
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Speakers
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that
shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance
Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 13.
2 Remove the power-light board. See "Removing the Power-Light Board" on
page 15.
3 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 17.
2
3
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Right Speaker
1 Disconnect the right-speaker cable from the system-board connector.
2 Remove the two screws that secure the right speaker to the
palm-rest assembly.
3 Lift the right speaker off the palm-rest assembly.
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Right Speaker
1 Align the screw holes on the right speaker with the screw holes on the
palm-rest assembly.
2 Replace the two screws that secure the right speaker to the
palm-rest assembly.
3 Connect the right-speaker cable to the system-board connector.
Postrequisites
1 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 18.
2 Replace the power-light board. See "Replacing the Power-Light Board" on
page 16.
3 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 14.
4 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.
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Wireless Mini-Card
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that
shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance
Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for mini-cards from
sources other than Dell.
If you ordered a wireless mini-card with your computer, the card is
already installed.
Your computer has one half mini-card slot which supports a Wireless Local
Area Network (WLAN) + Bluetooth combo card.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 13.
2 Remove the power-light board. See "Removing the Power-Light Board" on
page 15.
3 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 17.
4 Remove the right speaker. See "Removing the Speakers" on page 19.
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.
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2 Remove the screw that secures the mini-card to the system board.
3 Slide and remove the mini-card out of the system-board connector.
1
2
3
1 screw 2 mini-card
3 system-board connector
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Postrequisites
1 Replace the right speaker. See "Replacing the Speakers" on page 22.
1 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 18.
2 Replace the power-light board. See "Replacing the Power-Light Board" on
page 16.
3 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 14.
4 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.
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Solid-State Drive
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WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on
page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the solid-state drive while the
computer is On or in Sleep state.
CAUTION: Solid-state drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when handling
the solid-state drive.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 13.
2 Remove the power-light board. See "Removing the Power-Light Board" on
page 15.
3 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 17.
1 tape
2 Remove the screw that secures the solid-state drive to the system board.
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3 Slide and remove the solid-state drive out of the system-board connector.
2
3
Postrequisites
1 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 18.
2 Replace the power-light board. See "Replacing the Power-Light Board" on
page 16.
3 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 14.
4 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.
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Heat Sink
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that
shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance
Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 13.
2 Remove the power-light board. See "Removing the Power-Light Board" on
page 15.
3 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 17.
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Postrequisites
1 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 18.
2 Replace the power-light board. See "Replacing the Power-Light Board" on
page 16.
3 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 14.
4 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.
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Fan
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that
shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance
Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 13.
2 Remove the power-light board. See "Removing the Power-Light Board" on
page 15.
3 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 17.
3
1
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1 2
2
3
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Postrequisites
1 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 18.
2 Replace the power-light board. See "Replacing the Power-Light Board" on
page 16.
3 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 14.
4 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.
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Power-Adapter Connector
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that
shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance
Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 13.
2 Remove the power-light board. See "Removing the Power-Light Board" on
page 15.
3 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 17.
4 Remove the speakers. See "Removing the Speakers" on page 19.
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Postrequisites
1 Replace the speakers. See "Replacing the Speakers" on page 22.
2 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 18.
3 Replace the power-light board. See "Replacing the Power-Light Board" on
page 16.
4 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 14.
5 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.
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I/O Board
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that
shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance
Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 13.
2 Remove the power-light board. See "Removing the Power-Light Board" on
page 15.
3 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 17.
4 Remove the speakers. See "Removing the Speakers" on page 19.
5 Remove the power-adapter connector. See "Removing the Power-Adapter
Connector" on page 35.
6 Remove the fan. See "Removing the Fan" on page 31.
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Postrequisites
1 Replace the fan. See "Replacing the Fan" on page 33.
2 Replace the power-adapter connector. See "Replacing the Power-Adapter
Connector" on page 37.
3 Replace the speakers See "Replacing the Speakers" on page 22.
4 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 18.
5 Replace the power-light board. See "Replacing the Power-Light Board" on
page 16.
6 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 14.
7 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.
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System Board
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that
shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance
Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 13.
2 Remove the power-light board. See "Removing the Power-Light Board" on
page 15.
3 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 17.
4 Remove the right speaker. See "Removing the Speakers" on page 19.
5 Remove the mini-card. See "Removing the Mini-Card" on page 24.
6 Remove the solid-state drive. See "Removing the Solid-State Drive" on
page 27.
7 Remove the heat sink. See "Removing the Heat Sink" on page 29.
8 Remove the fan. See "Removing the Fan" on page 31.
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1
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3 Remove the screws that secure the system board to the palm-rest assembly.
4 Turn the system board over and place it over the palm-rest assembly.
5 Lift the connector latch and disconnect the keyboard cable from the
system board connector.
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1 keyboard cable
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Postrequisites
1 Replace the fan. See "Replacing the Fan" on page 33.
2 Replace the heat sink. See "Replacing the Heat Sink" on page 30.
3 Replace the solid-state drive. See "Replacing the Solid-State Drive" on
page 28.
4 Replace the mini-card. See "Replacing the Mini-Card" on page 25.
5 Replace the right speaker. See "Replacing the Speakers" on page 22.
6 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 18.
7 Replace the power-light board. See "Replacing the Power-Light Board" on
page 16.
8 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 14.
9 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.
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Coin-Cell Battery
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that
shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance
Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
WARNING: The battery may explode if installed incorrectly. Replace the battery
only with the same or equivalent type. Discard used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 13.
2 Remove the power-light board. See "Removing the Power-Light Board" on
page 15.
3 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 17.
4 Remove the Mini-Card. See "Removing the Mini-Card" on page 24.
5 Remove the solid-state drive. See "Removing the Solid-State Drive" on
page 27.
6 Remove the heat sink. See "Removing the Heat Sink" on page 29.
7 Remove the fan. See "Removing the Fan" on page 31.
8 Remove the system board. See "Removing the System Board" on page 44.
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Postrequisites
1 Replace the system board. See "Replacing the System Board" on page 46.
2 Replace the fan. See "Replacing the Fan" on page 33.
3 Replace the heat sink. See "Replacing the Heat Sink" on page 30.
4 Replace the solid-state drive. See "Replacing the Solid-State Drive" on
page 28.
5 Replace the Mini-Card. See "Replacing the Mini-Card" on page 25.
6 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 18.
7 Replace the power-light board. See "Replacing the Power-Light Board" on
page 16.
8 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 14.
9 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.
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Display Assembly
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that
shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance
Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 13.
2 Remove the power-light board. See "Removing the Power-Light Board" on
page 15.
3 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 17.
4 Remove the speakers. See "Removing the Speakers" on page 19.
1 display cable
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1 2
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2 3
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8 Gently lift the palm-rest assembly to a 90-degree angle and then release
the palm-rest assembly off the display assembly.
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Postrequisites
1 Replace the speakers. See "Replacing the Speakers" on page 22.
2 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 18.
3 Replace the power-light board. See "Replacing the Power-Light Board" on
page 16.
4 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 14.
5 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.
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Keyboard
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that
shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance
Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 13.
2 Remove the power-light board. See "Removing the Power-Light Board" on
page 15.
3 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 17.
4 Remove the speakers. See "Removing the Speakers" on page 19.
5 Remove the mini-card. See "Removing the Mini-Card" on page 24.
6 Remove the solid-state drive. See "Removing the Solid-State Drive" on
page 27.
7 Remove the heat sink. See "Removing the Heat Sink" on page 29.
8 Remove the power-adapter connector. See "Removing the Power-Adapter
Connector" on page 35.
9 Remove the fan. See "Removing the Fan" on page 31.
10 Remove the I/O board. See "Removing the I/O Board" on page 40.
11 Remove the system board. See "Removing the System Board" on page 44.
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3 Remove the screws that secure the keyboard to the palm-rest assembly.
4 Lift the keyboard off the palm-rest assembly.
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Postrequisites
1 Replace the system board. See "Replacing the System Board" on page 46.
2 Replace the I/O board. See "Replacing the I/O Board" on page 40.
3 Replace the fan. See "Replacing the Fan" on page 33.
4 Replace the power-adapter connector. See "Replacing the Power-Adapter
Connector" on page 37.
5 Replace the heat sink. See "Replacing the Heat Sink" on page 30.
6 Replace the solid-state drive. See "Replacing the Solid-State Drive" on
page 28.
7 Replace the mini-card. See "Replacing the Mini-Card" on page 25.
8 Replace the speakers. See "Replacing the Speakers" on page 22.
9 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 18.
10 Replace the power-light board. See "Replacing the Power-Light Board" on
page 16.
11 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 14.
12 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.
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WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that
shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance
Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 13.
2 Remove the power-light board. See "Removing the Power-Light Board" on
page 15.
3 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 17.
4 Remove the speakers. See "Removing the Speakers" on page 19.
5 Remove the mini-card. See "Removing the Mini-Card" on page 24.
6 Remove the solid-state drive. See "Removing the Solid-State Drive" on
page 27.
7 Remove the heat sink. See "Removing the Heat Sink" on page 29.
8 Remove the power-adapter connector. See "Removing the Power-Adapter
Connector" on page 35.
9 Remove the fan. See "Removing the Fan" on page 31.
10 Remove the system board. See "Removing the System Board" on page 44.
11 Remove the I/O board. See "Removing the I/O Board" on page 40.
12 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 60.
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Postrequisites
1 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 61.
2 Replace the system board. See "Replacing the System Board" on page 46.
3 Replace I/O board. See "Replacing the I/O Board" on page 40.
4 Replace the fan. See "Replacing the Fan" on page 33.
5 Replace the power-adapter connector. See "Replacing the Power-Adapter
Connector" on page 37.
6 Replace the heat sink. See "Replacing the Heat Sink" on page 30.
7 Replace the solid-state drive. See "Replacing the Solid-State Drive" on
page 28.
8 Replace the mini-card. See "Replacing the Mini-Card" on page 25.
9 Replace the speakers. See "Replacing the Speakers" on page 22.
10 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 18.
11 Replace the power-light board. See "Replacing the Power-Light Board" on
page 16.
12 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 14.
13 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.
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System Setup
Overview
Use the system setup to:
• Get information about the hardware installed in your computer, such as
the amount of RAM, the size of the hard drive, and so on
• Change the system configuration information
• Set or change a user-selectable option, such as the user password, type of
hard drive installed, enabling or disabling base devices, and so on
NOTE: Before you change system setup, it is recommended that you write down
the system setup screen information for future reference.
Setup Item — This field appears on Help Screen — This field appears on the
the left side of the system setup right side of the system setup window and
window. The field is a scrollable list contains information about each option
containing features that define the listed in the Setup Item. In this field you
configuration of your computer, can view information about your computer
including installed hardware, power and make changes to your current settings.
conservation, and security features. Press the up- and down-arrow keys to
Scroll up and down the list with the highlight an option. Press <Enter> to
up- and down-arrow keys. As an option make that selection active and return to
is highlighted, the Help Screen the Setup Item.
displays more information about that NOTE: Not all settings listed in the Setup
option and available settings. Item are changeable.
Key Functions — This field appears below the Help Screen and lists keys and their
functions within the active system setup field.
Main
System Time Displays the current time.
(hh:mm:ss)
System Date Displays current date.
(mm:dd:yy)
BIOS Version Displays the BIOS version number.
Product Name Displays the product name.
Service Tag Displays the service tag of your computer.
Asset Tag Displays the asset tag of the computer.
CPU Type Displays the processor type.
CPU Speed Displays the processor speed.
CPU ID Displays the processor identification
code.
CPU Cache
L1 Cache Displays the processor L1 cache size.
L2 Cache Displays the processor L2 cache size.
L3 Cache Displays the processor L3 cache size.
Fixed HDD Displays the device name and size.
AC Adapter Type Displays the device name and type.
System Memory Displays the system memory.
Extended Memory Displays the extended memory.
Memory Speed Displays the memory speed.
Keyboard Type Displays the keyboard type.
Advanced
Intel (R) Speedstep (TM) If enabled, the processor clock speed and
core voltage are adjusted dynamically
based on the processor load.
Virtualization If enabled, a Virtual Machine Monitor
(VMM) will be able to access your
computer.
USB Emulation If enabled, defines how the BIOS controls
USB devices.
USB Powershare If enabled, external devices can be
charged even when the computer is
turned off.
USB Wake Support If enabled, USB devices can be configured
to wake the computer from Standby.
SATA Operation If enabled, configures the operating mode
of the integrated SATA controller.
Adapter Warnings If enabled, the BIOS will display a
warning message when the power adapter
used is not compatible.
Function Key Behavior If enabled, you can use the multimedia
keys directly without using the function
key combination.
Boot
Boot Priority Order
Removable Drive Allows you to boot the system using a
removable (external) drive.
Hard Drive Allows you to boot the system from the
primary hard drive.
USB Storage Device Allows you to boot the system from a USB
storage device.
CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive Allows you to boot the system from the
optical drive.
Exit
Exit Saving Changes Allows you to save the changes made and
exit the BIOS.
Exit discarding Changes Allows you to discard the changes made
and exit the BIOS.
Load Setup Defaults Allows you to load the default BIOS
settings.
Discard Changes Discards the changes made to the BIOS.
Save Changes Saves the changes made to the BIOS.
Boot Sequence
This feature allows you to change the boot sequence for devices.
Boot Options
• Removable Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the removable
drive. If no operating system is on the drive, the computer generates an
error message.
• Hard Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the primary hard
drive. If no operating system is on the drive, the computer generates an
error message.
• USB Storage Device — Insert the memory device into a USB port and
restart the computer. When F12 Boot Options appears in the lower-
right corner of the screen, press <F12>. The BIOS detects the device and
adds the USB flash option to the boot menu.
NOTE: To boot to a USB device, the device must be bootable. To ensure that
your device is bootable, check the device documentation.
• CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the
optical drive. If no disc is in the drive, or if the disc is not bootable,
the computer generates an error message.