XPS 13 9310 Service Manual Regulatory Model: P117G Regulatory Type: P117G002 June 2021 Rev.
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Contents Chapter 1: Working inside your computer...................................................................................... 5 Before working inside your computer.............................................................................................................................5 Safety instructions..............................................................................................................................................................
Installing the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.................................................................................................. 42 Chapter 3: Drivers and downloads............................................................................................... 44 Chapter 4: System setup............................................................................................................. 45 Entering BIOS setup program......................................................................
1 Working inside your computer Before working inside your computer About this task NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered. Steps 1. Save and close all open files and exit all open applications. 2. Shut down your computer. Click Start > Power > Shut down. NOTE: If you are using a different operating system, see the documentation of your operating system for shut-down instructions. 3.
CAUTION: When you disconnect a cable, pull it by its connector or its pull tab, not the cable itself. Some cables have connectors with locking tabs or thumbscrews that you must disengage before disconnecting the cable. When disconnecting cables, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending the connector pins. When connecting cables, ensure that the ports and the connectors are correctly oriented and aligned. CAUTION: Press and eject any installed card from the media-card reader.
● Wrist Strap and Bonding Wire – The wrist strap and bonding wire can be either directly connected between your wrist and bare metal on the hardware if the ESD mat is not required, or connected to the anti-static mat to protect hardware that is temporarily placed on the mat. The physical connection of the wrist strap and bonding wire between your skin, the ESD mat, and the hardware is known as bonding. Use only Field Service kits with a wrist strap, mat, and bonding wire. Never use wireless wrist straps.
2 Removing and installing components NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered. Recommended tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools: ● ● ● ● Phillips screwdriver #0 Phillips screwdriver #1 Torx #5 (T5) screwdriver Plastic scribe Screw list NOTE: When removing screws from a component, it is recommended to note the screw type, the quantity of screws, and then place them in a screw storage box.
Table 1. Screw list (continued) Component Secured to Screw type Quantity Heat-sink and fan assembly (in computers shipped with computers shipped with 11 th Generation Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor or 11 th Generation Intel Core i7-1165G7 processor) System board M2x3 (captive) 4 Heat-sink and fan assembly (in computers shipped with computers shipped with 11 th Generation Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor or 11 th Generation Intel Core i7-1165G7 processor) System board M1.6x2.
1. Base cover 2. Battery 3. Left fan (in computers shipped with 11 th Generation Intel Core i3-1115G4 processor) NOTE: The left fan is part of the heat-sink and fan assembly in computers shipped with 11 th Generation Intel Core i5-1135G7 or 11 th Generation Intel Core i7-1165G7 processor. 4.
15. Solid-state drive NOTE: Dell provides a list of components and their part numbers for the original system configuration purchased. These parts are available according to warranty coverages purchased by the customer. Contact your Dell sales representative for purchase options. Base cover Removing the base cover Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
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Steps 1. Remove the eight screws (M2x3, Torx 5) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Starting from the bottom-left corner, use a plastic scribe to pry the base cover in the direction of the arrows to release the base cover from the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. CAUTION: Do not pull on or pry the base cover from the side where the hinges are; doing so may damage the base cover. 3.
Installing the base cover Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. About this task The following images indicate the location of the base cover and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Steps 1. Connect the battery cable to the system board. 2. Pivot the base cover against the side of the palm-rest and keyboard assembly where the hinges are and snap the base cover into place. NOTE: Ensure that the screw holes on the base cover are aligned with the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 3. Replace the eight screws (M2x3, Torx 5) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Next steps 1. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
● Do not apply pressure to the surface of the battery. ● Do not bend the battery. ● Do not use tools of any kind to pry on or against the battery. ● Ensure any screws during the servicing of this product are not lost or misplaced, to prevent accidental puncture or damage to the battery and other system components. ● If the battery gets stuck inside your computer as a result of swelling, do not try to release it as puncturing, bending, or crushing a lithium-ion battery can be dangerous.
Installing the battery Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. About this task The following image indicates the location of the battery and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure. Steps 1. Align the screw holes on the battery with the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Replace the five screws (M1.6x2.5) that secure the battery to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 3.
About this task NOTE: Depending on the configuration ordered, your computer may support an M.2 2230 solid-state drive or an M.2 2280 solid-state drive. NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers shipped with an M.2 2230 solid-state drive. The following image indicates the location of the M.2 2230 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure. Steps 1. Remove the antenna cable from the routing guides along the edge of the solid-state drive shield. 2.
About this task NOTE: Depending on the configuration ordered, your computer may support an M.2 2230 solid-state drive or an M.2 2280 solid-state drive. NOTE: This procedure applies only if you are installing an M.2 2230 solid-state drive. The following image indicates the location of the M.2 2230 solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure. Steps 1. Align the notch on the M.2 2230 solid-state drive with the tab on solid-state drive slot on the system board. 2.
Removing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. CAUTION: Solid-state drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the solid-state drive. CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the solid-state drive while the computer is in sleep or on state. 2. Remove the base cover. About this task NOTE: Depending on the configuration ordered, your computer may support an M.2 2280 solid-state drive or an M.2 2280 solid-state drive.
Installing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. CAUTION: Solid-state drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the solid-state drive. CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the solid-state drive while the computer is in sleep or on state. About this task NOTE: Depending on the configuration ordered, your computer may support an M.2 2280 solid-state drive or an M.
4. Replace the screw (M2x3) that secures the M.2 2280 solid-state drive shield to the system board. 5. Route the antenna cable through the routing guides along the solid-state drive shield. Next steps 1. Install the base cover. 2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Fans Removing the fans Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover.
Steps 1. Peel the tape that secures the fan A cable to the system board. 2. Disconnect the fan A cable from the system board. 3. Remove the two screws (M1.6x2.5) that secure fan A to the system board. 4. Lift fan A off the system board. 5. Peel the tape that secures the fan B cable to the system board. 6. Disconnect the fan B cable from the system board. 7. Remove the two screws (M1.6x2.5) that secure fan B to the system board. 8. Lift fan B off the system board.
Steps 1. Align the screw holes on fan B with the screw holes on the system board. 2. Replace the two screws (M1.6x2.5) that secure fan B to the system board. 3. Connect the fan B cable to the system board. 4. Adhere the tape that secures the fan B cable to the system board. 5. Align the screw holes on fan A with the screw holes on the system board. 6. Replace the two screws (M1.6x2.5) that secure fan A to the system board. 7. Connect the fan A cable to the system board. 8.
Next steps 1. Install the base cover. 2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Heat sink Removing the heat sink Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. CAUTION: For maximum cooling of the processor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the heat sink. The oils in your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal grease. NOTE: The heat sink may become hot during normal operation.
NOTE: This procedure applies to computers shipped with 11 th Generation Intel Core i3-1115G4 processor. The heat sink and the fans are separate units. CAUTION: Incorrect alignment of the heat sink can damage the system board and processor. NOTE: If either the system board or the heat sink is replaced, use the thermal pad/paste provided in the kit to ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved.
About this task NOTE: This procedure applies to computers shipped with 11 th Generation Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor or 11 th Generation Intel Core i7-1165G7 processor. The heat sink and the fans are combined in a heat-sink and fan assembly. The following image indicates the location of the heat-sink and fan assembly and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure. Steps 1.
Steps 1. Align the screw holes on the heat-sink and fan assembly with the screw holes on the system board. 2. In sequential order (as indicated on the heat-sink and fan assembly), tighten the four captive screws (M2x3) that secure the heat-sink and fan assembly to the system board. 3. Replace the four screws (M1.6x2.5) that secure the fans to the system board. 4. Connect the fan cables to the system board. 5. Adhere the tape that secures the fan cables to the system board. Next steps 1.
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Steps 1. Loosen the three captive screws (M1.6x2) that secure the display-assembly cable bracket to the system board. 2. Lift the display-assembly cable bracket off the system board. 3. Disconnect the camera cable (optional) and the display cable from the system board. NOTE: There is no camera cable if the camera is not included in the configuration ordered. 4. Remove the three screws (M1.2x2) that secure the display-assembly cable holder to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 5.
Installing the display assembly Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. About this task The following images indicate the location of the display assembly and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.
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Steps 1. Slide the palm-rest and keyboard assembly under the display-assembly hinges. 2. Align the screw holes on the palm-rest assembly with the screw holes on the display hinges. 3. Replace the three screws (M2.5x4.5) that secure the left hinge to the system board and the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 4. Replace the three screws (M2.5x4.5) that secure the right hinge to the system board and the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 5.
2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. System board Removing the system board Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. NOTE: Your computer’s Service Tag is stored in the system board. You must enter the Service Tag in the BIOS setup program after you replace the system board. NOTE: Replacing the system board removes any changes you have made to the BIOS using the BIOS setup program.
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Steps 1. Loosen the captive screw (M1.6x2.3) that secures the wireless-card bracket to the system board. 2. Lift the wireless-card bracket off the system board. 3. Using a plastic scribe, disconnect the antenna cables from the wireless card. 4. Note the routing of the left and the right antenna cables. 5. Starting from the wireless card, remove each antenna cable from the routing guides, toward their respective antennas. 6.
Installing the system board Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. NOTE: Your computer’s Service Tag is stored in the system board. You must enter the Service Tag in the BIOS setup program after you replace the system board. NOTE: Replacing the system board removes any changes you have made to the BIOS using the BIOS setup program. You must make the appropriate changes again after you replace the system board.
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Steps 1. Align the screw holes on the system board with the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Replace the four screws (M1.6x1.5) that secure the system board to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 3. Replace the three screws (M1.2x2) that secure the system board to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 4. Replace the four screws (M1.4x4) that secure the system board to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 5.
Next steps 1. Install the display assembly. 2. Install the M.2 2230 solid-state drive or the M.2 2280 solid-state drive. 3. Install the heat sink (for computers shipped with 11 th Generation Intel Core i3-1115G4 processor). NOTE: The system board can be removed or installed together with the heat sink attached. This simplifies the procedure and avoids breaking the thermal bond between the system board and the heat sink. 4.
Installing the status-light board Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. About this task The following image indicates the status-light board and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure. Steps 1. Place the status-light board into its slot on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. NOTE: Ensure that the right side of the status-light board is aligned with the peg on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
NOTE: The system board can be removed with the heat sink or the heat-sink and fan assembly attached. 6. Remove the status-light board. About this task The following image indicates the palm-rest and keyboard assembly and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure. After performing the steps in the pre-requisites, you are left with the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Steps Place the palm-rest and keyboard assembly on a flat surface. Next steps 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Install Install Install Install Install the the the the the status-light board. system board. display assembly. battery. base cover. NOTE: The system board can be installed with the heat sink or the heat-sink and fan assembly attached. 6. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
3 Drivers and downloads When troubleshooting, downloading or installing drivers it is recommended that you read the Dell Knowledge Based article, Drivers and Downloads FAQ SLN128938.
4 System setup CAUTION: Unless you are an expert computer user, do not change the settings in the BIOS Setup program. Certain changes can make your computer work incorrectly. NOTE: Depending on the computer and its installed devices, the items listed in this section may or may not be displayed. NOTE: Before you change BIOS Setup program, it is recommended that you write down the BIOS Setup program screen information for future reference.
● Bring up the one-time boot menu by pressing F12 key The one-time boot menu displays the devices that you can boot from including the diagnostic option. The boot menu options are: ● Removable Drive (if available) ● STXXXX Drive (if available) NOTE: XXX denotes the SATA drive number. ● Optical Drive (if available) ● SATA Hard Drive (if available) ● Diagnostics The boot sequence screen also displays the option to access the System Setup screen.
Table 3. System setup options—Overview menu (continued) Overview Battery State Displays the battery state. Health Displays the battery health. AC Adapter Displays whether an AC adapter is connected. If connected, the AC adapter type. PROCESSOR Processor Type Displays the processor type. Maximum Clock Speed Displays the maximum processor clock speed. Minimum Clock Speed Displays the minimum processor clock speed. Current Clock Speed Displays the current processor clock speed.
Table 4. System setup options—Boot Configuration menu (continued) Boot Configuration Secure Boot Enable Secure Boot Enables or disables the computer to boot using only validated boot software. Default: OFF NOTE: For Secure Boot to be enabled, the computer needs to be in UEFI boot mode and the Enable Legacy Option ROMs option needs to be turned off. Secure Boot Mode Selects the Secure Boot operation mode. Default: Deployed Mode NOTE: Deployed Mode should be selected for normal operation of Secure Boot.
Table 5. System setup options—Integrated Devices menu (continued) Integrated Devices By default, Enable USB Boot Support is selected. Enable Thunderbolt Boot Support Enables or disables Thunderbolt Boot Support. Default: OFF Enable Thunderbolt (and PCIe behind TBT) Enables or disables to allow or disallow PCIe devices to be connected through a pre-boot modules Thunderbolt adapter during pre-boot.
Table 7. System setup options—Display menu (continued) Display Default: OFF Table 8. System setup options—Connection menu Connection Wireless Device Enable Enable or disable internal WLAN/Bluetooth devices. By default, WLAN is selected. By default, Bluetooth is selected. Enable UEFI Network Stack Enable UEFI Network Stack Enables or disables UEFI Network Stack.
Table 9. System setup options—Power menu (continued) Power Default: OFF NOTE: If enabled, the computer will not go to sleep, Intel Rapid Start will be disabled automatically, and the operating system power option will be blank if it was set to Sleep. Lid Switch Enable Lid Switch Enables or disables the lid switch. Power On Lid Open Enables the computer to power up from the off state whenever the lid is opened.
Table 10. System setup options—Security menu (continued) Security Default: Enabled SMM Security Mitigation SMM Security Mitigation Enables or disables additional UEFI SMM Security Mitigation protections. Default: OFF NOTE: This feature may cause compatibility issues or loss of functionality with some legacy tools and applications. Data Wipe on Next Boot Start Data Wipe CAUTION: This Secure Wipe Operation deletes information in a way that it cannot be reconstructed.
Table 11. System setup options—Passwords menu (continued) Passwords Default: Disabled Password Changes Enable Non-Admin Password Changes Enables or disables the user to change the system and hard drive password without the need for admin password. Default: ON Admin Setup Lockout Enable Admin Setup Lockout Enables or disables the user from entering BIOS Setup when an Admin Password is set.
Table 12. System setup options—Update, Recovery menu (continued) Update, Recovery Default: 2 Table 13. System setup options—System Management menu System Management Service Tag Service Tag Displays the Service Tag of the computer. Asset Tag Asset Tag Creates a system Asset Tag that can be used by an IT administrator to uniquely identify a particular system. Once set in BIOS, the Asset Tag cannot be changed.
Table 14. System setup options—Keyboard menu (continued) Keyboard Keyboard Backlight Timeout on Battery Configures the timeout value for the keyboard when the computer is running on battery. The keyboard backlight timeout value is only effect when the backlight is enabled. Default: 10 seconds Table 15. System setup options—Pre-boot Behavior menu Pre-boot Behavior Adapter Warnings Enable Dock Warning Messages Enables or disables dock warning messages.
Table 16. System setup options—Virtualization menu Virtualization Intel Virtualization Technology Enable Intel Virtualization Technology (VT) Enables the computer to run a virtual machine monitor (VMM). Default: ON VT for Direct I/O Enable Intel VT for Direct I/O Enables the computer to perform Virtualization Technology for Direct I/O (VT-d). VT-d is an Intel method that provides virtualization for memory map I/O. Default: ON Table 17.
Table 18. System setup options—System Logs menu (continued) System Logs Clear POWER Event Log Select keep or clear Power events. Default: Keep Clearing CMOS settings About this task CAUTION: Clearing CMOS settings will reset the BIOS settings on your computer. Steps 1. Turn off your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. NOTE: The battery must be disconnected from the system board (see Step 5 in Removing the base cover 3. Press and hold the power button for 15 seconds to drain the flea power. 4.
5 Troubleshooting Handling swollen Lithium-ion batteries Like most laptops, Dell laptops use lithium-ion batteries. One type of lithium-ion battery is the lithium-ion polymer battery. Lithium-ion polymer batteries have increased in popularity in recent years and have become standard in the electronics industry due to customer preferences for a slim form factor (especially with newer ultra-thin laptops) and long battery life.
You can also download it from the Dell Support website to troubleshoot and fix your computer when it fails to boot into their primary operating system due to software or hardware failures. For more information about the Dell SupportAssist OS Recovery, see Dell SupportAssist OS Recovery User's Guide at www.dell.com/support. SupportAssist | On-board Diagnostics About this task The SupportAssist | On-board Diagnostics performs a complete check of your hardware.
The following table shows the different power and battery-status light patterns and the associated issues. Table 20.
2. Turn off the modem. 3. Turn off the wireless router. 4. Wait for 30 seconds. 5. Turn on the wireless router. 6. Turn on the modem. 7. Turn on your computer.
6 Getting help and contacting Dell Self-help resources You can get information and help on Dell products and services using these self-help resources: Table 21. Self-help resources Self-help resources Resource location Information about Dell products and services www.dell.com My Dell app Tips Contact Support In Windows search, type Contact Support, and press Enter. Online help for operating system www.dell.com/support/windows www.dell.
