Dell™ XPS™ L501X Service Manual Regulatory model: P11F series Regulatory type: P11F001
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. ____________________ Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2010 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Contents 1 Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Recommended Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Turning Off Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Before Working Inside Your Computer 2 3 4 5 Battery . 9 . . . . . . . . . 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Removing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the Mini-Card(s) 6 7 Optical Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Replacing the Optical Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Palm-Rest Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly . 9 Power-Button Board 29 29 32 35 Removing the Power-Button Board . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Replacing the Power-Button Board . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Coin-Cell Battery . . .
11 Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Replacing the Keyboard . 12 Display . 43 Display Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the Display Assembly . . . . . . . . . . Replacing the Display Assembly . Display Bezel 49 49 . . . . . . . . . 52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14 Top Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the Top Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacing the Top Cover . 15 Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 65 69 71 Removing the Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Replacing the Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 16 Subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Removing the Subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the USB Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 20 TV Tuner Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Removing the TV Tuner Connector . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Replacing the TV Tuner Connector . . . . . . . . . . . 92 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 21 Heat Sink . Removing the Heat Sink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Replacing the Heat Sink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 22 Processor Module .
25 Flashing the BIOS 8 Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Before You Begin This manual provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following conditions exist: • You have performed the steps in "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 9 and "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 10. • You have read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to ensure your own 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 www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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.
Before You Begin
2 Battery 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 www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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.
1 2 1 battery 2 battery release latch 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.
3 Module Cover 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 www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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.
1 2 3 1 screws (3) 2 module cover 3 tabs (4) 4 base cover 4 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. 3 Tighten the three captive screws that secure the module cover to the base cover.
4 Memory Module(s) 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 www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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.
3 2 1 1 securing clip 3 memory-module 2 memory-module connector 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. 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the notch in the memory module with the tab in the memory-module connector.
3 Slide the memory module firmly into the memory-module connector at a 45-degree angle, and press the memory module down until it clicks into place. 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. 3 2 1 1 tab 3 memory-module connector 2 notch 4 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 16). 5 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 14).
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.
Wireless Mini-Card(s) 5 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 www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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.
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. 4 3 2 1 1 antenna cables (2) 2 Mini-Card 3 screw 4 system-board connector 6 Lift the Mini-Card(s) out of the system-board connector.
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. CAUTION: Use firm and even pressure to slide the card into place. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the Mini-Card, never place cables under the card. 3 Insert the Mini-Card connector at a 45-degree angle into the system-board connector. 4 Press the other end of the Mini-Card down into the slot on the system board and replace the screw that secures the Mini-Card to the system board. 5 Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the Mini-Card you are installing. The following table provides the antenna cable color scheme for the Mini-Cards supported by your computer.
6 Optical Drive 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 www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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.
2 3 1 4 1 optical drive 2 screw 3 plastic scribe 4 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. 5 Replace the memory module(s) (see "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 18).
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
7 Palm-Rest Assembly 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 www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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.
1 2 3 1 palm-rest assembly tabs (2) 3 base cover 2 screw 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.
2 1 1 top cover 2 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. 9 Lift the palm-rest assembly off the top cover.
1 2 3 1 power-button cable connector 3 palm-rest assembly 2 touch-pad cable connector 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. 3 Align the tabs on the palm-rest assembly with the slots on the top cover and gently snap the palm-rest assembly into place. 4 Close the display and turn the computer over.
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
8 Power-Button Board 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 www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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.
3 1 1 power-button board 3 screws (2) 2 2 power-button cable connector 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.
9 Coin-Cell Battery 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 www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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.
2 1 1 coin-cell battery 2 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). 4 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 14).
10 Hard Drive 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 www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer.
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. 2 1 1 hard-drive assembly 2 screws (4) 7 Remove the four screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive. 8 Lift the hard-drive bracket off the hard drive.
1 1 2 screws (4) 2 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. Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive. 3 Slide the hard drive into the hard-drive bracket.
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. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer.
11 Keyboard 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 www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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.
1 2 3 1 screws (2) 3 top cover 2 keyboard 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.
1 1 keyboard backlight cable connector CAUTION: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and timeconsuming 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.
1 4 3 2 1 keyboard cable connector 2 keyboard 3 keyboard tabs (4) 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. 3 Slide the backlight keyboard cable into the system-board connector and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable.
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.
Keyboard
Display 12 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 www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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.
1 1 antenna cables 2 2 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" on page 43). 11 Pull the pull-tab to disconnect the display cable from the system-board connector. 12 Disconnect the digitizer board cable from the system-board connector.
13 Loosen the captive screw that secures the display grounding cable. 3 1 1 captive screw 3 digitizer board cable 2 2 display cable connector 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. 16 Gently pull the antenna cables up from the bottom of the computer through the slot on the top cover.
5 4 1 2 3 1 display assembly 2 screws (4) 3 display cable 4 top cover 5 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. 3 Route the display cable through the routing guides and connect the display cable to the system-board connector.
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" on page 32). 10 Close the display and turn the computer over. 11 Route the antenna cables through the routing guides on the base cover. 12 Connect the antenna cables to the connectors on the Mini-Card.
1 1 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). 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.
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. 1 2 3 1 camera cable 3 digitizer board cable 2 display panel 6 Remove the ten screws that secure the display panel to the display back cover. 7 Remove the two screws that secure the digitizer board to the display back cover.
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. 5 4 1 2 3 1 display panel 2 screws (12) 3 display cable 4 digitizer board 5 antenna cables 10 Lift the display panel off the display back cover.
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. 5 Replace the ten screws that secure the display panel to the display back cover. 6 Replace the two screws that secure the digitizer board to the display back cover.
1 3 2 1 pull tab 3 display cable 2 display-cable connector 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. 4 Replace the display panel (see "Replacing the Display Panel" on page 57). 5 Replace the display bezel (see "Replacing the Display Bezel" on page 54).
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" on page 49). 3 Remove the display bezel (see "Removing the Display Bezel" on page 53).
1 screws (4) 2 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. 4 Replace the display panel (see "Replacing the Display Panel" on page 57). 5 Replace the display bezel (see "Replacing the Display Bezel" on page 54).
13 Camera Module 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 www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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.
2 1 1 camera module 2 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. 4 Connect the camera cable to the connector on the camera module. 5 Replace the display bezel (see "Replacing the Display Bezel" on page 54).
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. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer.
Camera Module
14 Top Cover 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 www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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.
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.
2 1 1 subwoofer cable connector 2 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.
. 1 1 1 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" on page 83). 19 Remove the USB board (see "Removing the USB Board" on page 87). 20 Remove the TV tuner connector (see "Removing the TV Tuner Connector" on page 91).
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" on page 88). 5 Replace the AC-adapter connector (see "Replacing the AC-Adapter Connector" on page 84). 6 Replace the Bluetooth card (see "Replacing the Bluetooth Card" on page 80).
Top Cover
15 Fan 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 www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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.
1 2 1 screws (2) 2 fan 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" on page 69. 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). 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. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer.
Processor Fan
16 Subwoofer 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 www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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.
2 1 1 subwoofer 2 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" on page 69. 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). 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. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer.
Subwoofer
Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 17 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 www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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.
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. 1 4 2 1 Bluetooth-card cable connector 2 Bluetooth card 3 Bluetooth card slot 4 Bluetooth-card cable 3 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. 3 Connect the Bluetooth-card cable to the connector on the system board.
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). 9 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 16). 10 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 14).
Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology
AC-Adapter Connector 18 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 www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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.
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. 1 2 3 1 screw 3 AC-adapter connector cable 2 AC adapter connector 13 Lift the AC-adapter connector off the base cover. Replacing the AC-Adapter Connector 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
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). 8 Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 46). 9 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 32).
AC-Adapter Connector
19 USB Board 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 www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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.
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. 1 2 3 4 1 screws (3) 2 USB board 3 USB-board cable connector 4 USB-board cable Replacing the USB Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
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). 8 Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 46). 9 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 32). 10 Replace the memory module(s) (see "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 18).
USB Board
20 TV Tuner Connector 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 www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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.
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. 1 2 1 screws (2) 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" on page 9. 2 Align the screw holes on the TV tuner connector with the screw holes on the top cover.
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). 8 Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 46). 9 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 32). 10 Replace the memory module(s) (see "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 18).
TV Tuner Connector
21 Heat Sink 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 www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: If you remove the heat sink from the computer when the heat sink is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the heat sink. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer.
9 In sequential order (indicated on the heat sink), loosen the seven captive screws that secure the heat sink to the system board. 1 2 1 heat sink 2 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. 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.
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). 9 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 16). 10 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 14).
Heat Sink
22 Processor Module 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 www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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 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. 10 To loosen the ZIF socket, use a small, flat-blade screwdriver and rotate the ZIF-socket cam screw counterclockwise until it comes to the cam stop.
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. 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
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.
23 System Board 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 www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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.
9 Disconnect the USB board cable and speaker cable from the connectors on the system board. 1 1 USB board cable connector 2 2 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" on page 99). 13 Disconnect the Bluetooth cable and AC-adapter cable from the connector on the system board. 14 Remove the five screws that secure the system board to the top cover.
2 1 3 4 1 AC-adapter connector 2 screws (5) 3 system board 4 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.
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. 8 Follow the instructions from step 9 to step 12 in "Replacing the Top Cover" on page 69.
4 Navigate to the security tab and enter the service tag in the Set Service Tag field.
System Board
24 Speakers 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 www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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.
3 2 1 1 speaker cable routing 3 screws (4) 2 speakers (2) 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. 4 Replace the four screws (two on each speaker) that secure the speakers to the top cover.
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.
Speakers
25 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. If you have your computer’s Service Tag: a Click Enter a Tag.
8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen.
