Xps-l702x Service Manual En-Us
Xps-l702x Service Manual En-Us
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Contents
2 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Removing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3 Module Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Removing the Module Cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4 Memory Module(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Removing the Memory Module(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5 Wireless Mini-Card(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Removing the Mini-Card(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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6 Hard Drive(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Removing the Hard Drive(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
7 Optical Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Removing the Optical Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
8 Palm-Rest Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . 37
9 Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
10 Power-Button Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Removing the Power-Button Board . . . . . . . . . . . 47
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11 Coin-Cell Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
12 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Display Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Removing the Display Assembly . . . . . . . . . . 55
Replacing the Display Assembly . . . . . . . . . . 58
Display Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Removing the Display Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Replacing the Display Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Removing the Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Replacing the Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Display Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Removing the Display Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Replacing the Display Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Display-Panel Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Removing the Display-Panel Brackets . . . . . . . 66
Replacing the Display-Panel Brackets . . . . . . . 67
Display Hinges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Removing the Display Hinges . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Replacing the Display Hinges . . . . . . . . . . . 69
13 IR Emitter Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Removing the IR Emitter Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
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14 Camera Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Removing the Camera Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
15 Top Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Removing the Top Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
16 Subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Removing the Subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
17 AC-Adapter Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Removing the AC-Adapter Connector . . . . . . . . . . 95
18 Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Removing the Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
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25 Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Removing the Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
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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.
• A component can be replaced or—if purchased separately—installed by
performing the removal procedure in reverse order.
Recommended Tools
The procedures in this document may require the following tools:
• Small flat-blade screwdriver
• Phillips screwdriver
• Plastic scribe
• BIOS executable update program available at support.dell.com
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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.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist
grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a
connector on your computer).
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for
this particular Dell computer. Do not use batteries designed for other Dell
computers.
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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.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist
grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a
connector on your computer).
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.
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2
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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.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist
grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a
connector on your computer).
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.
You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on
the system board. See "Specifications" in the Setup Guide that shipped with
your computer or at support.dell.com/manuals for information on the type of
memory supported by your computer.
NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are covered under your computer
warranty.
Your computer may have two or four user-accessible SODIMM connectors
depending on the configuration of your computer.
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Memory-Module Connector
Number of Memory DIMM A DIMM B DIMM C DIMM D
Modules
X
1
X
X X
2 X X
X X
X X X
3
X X X
4 X X X X
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
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1 tab 2 notch
3 memory-module connector
4 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 16).
5 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 14).
6 Connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet.
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.
7 Turn on the computer.
As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically
updates the system configuration information.
To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer:
Click Start Control PanelSystem and SecuritySystem.
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Wireless Mini-Card(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.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist
grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a
connector on your computer).
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.
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 full Mini-Card slot and one half Mini-Card slot:
• One full Mini-Card slot — supports a Wireless Wide Area Network
(WWAN) card or TV tuner module.
• One half Mini-Card slot — supports a Wireless Local Area Network
(WLAN) and bluetooth combo card or Worldwide Interoperability for
Microwave Access (WiMax) card.
NOTE: Depending on the configuration of the computer when it was sold, the
Mini-Card slot may or may not have a Mini-Card installed.
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4 Remove the optical drive (see "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 33).
5 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly"
on page 37).
6 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 43).
7 Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini-Card(s).
8 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.
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Hard Drive(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.
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. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered
by your warranty.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist
grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a
connector on your computer).
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.
CAUTION: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer (see "Turning Off Your
Computer" on page 9) before removing the hard drive. Do not remove the hard drive
while the computer is On or in Sleep state.
CAUTION: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when handling the
hard drive.
NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives
from sources other than Dell.
NOTE: If you are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell, you need to
install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive.
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• Remove the four screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the
computer base.
• Using the pull-tab, slide the hard-drive assembly to disconnect it from
the connector on the system board.
• Lift the hard-drive assembly out of the computer base.
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).
Hard drive 1
Hard drive 2
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2
1
5 Remove the four screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard
drive.
6 Lift the hard-drive bracket off the hard drive.
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3
2
1
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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.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist
grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a
connector on your computer).
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.
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3
2
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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.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist
grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a
connector on your computer).
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.
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6 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible.
7 Using your fingertip, gently push the tab to release the palm-rest assembly
from the top cover.
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1 3
CAUTION: Carefully separate the palm-rest assembly from the top cover to avoid
damage to the palm-rest assembly.
8 Using your fingertips, gently ease the palm-rest assembly from the top
cover.
9 Without pulling hard on the palm-rest assembly, turn the palm-rest
assembly over and place it on the top cover.
10 Lift the connector latch and pull the pull-tab to disconnect the
control-strip cable from the system-board connector.
11 Lift the connector latch and pull the pull-tab to disconnect the touch-pad
cable from the system-board connector.
12 Lift the palm-rest assembly off the top cover.
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2 4
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8 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 16).
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.
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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.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist
grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a
connector on your computer).
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.
Keyboard 43
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1
2
3
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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.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist
grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a
connector on your computer).
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.
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1
2
3
4
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CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no
stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to
the computer.
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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.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist
grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a
connector on your computer).
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.
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Display
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 avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist
grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a
connector on your computer).
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.
Display Assembly
Removing the Display Assembly
1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
2 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13).
3 Remove the module cover (see "Removing the Module Cover" on
page 15).
4 Remove the two screws that secure the display assembly to the base cover.
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5 Remove the optical drive (see "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 33).
6 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly"
on page 37).
7 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 43).
8 Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini-Card(s) (see "Removing the
Mini-Card(s)" on page 21).
CAUTION: Be extremely careful when opening the display to prevent damaging
the display assembly.
9 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible.
10 Note the routing of the Mini-Card antenna cables and remove the cables
from the routing guides.
NOTE: The touch-screen board is optional and may not be present in your
computer.
11 Pull the pull-tab to disconnect the touch-screen cable from the
system-board connector.
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12 Loosen the captive screw that secures the display grounding cable to the
top cover.
13 Pull the pull-tab to disconnect the display cable from the system-board
connector.
14 Note the routing of the display cable and remove the cable from the
routing guides.
4
3
2
1
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15 Remove the four screws that secure the display assembly to the top cover.
16 Lift the display assembly off the computer base.
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Display Bezel
Removing the Display Bezel
CAUTION: The display bezel is extremely fragile. Be careful when removing it to
prevent damaging the bezel.
1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
2 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on
page 55).
3 Push the display bezel outwards to release it from the tabs that secure the
display bezel to the back cover.
4 Using your fingertips gently pry the outside edge of the display bezel off
the back cover.
5 Lift the display bezel off the display assembly.
1 display bezel
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Display Panel
Removing the Display Panel
1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
2 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on
page 55).
3 Remove the display bezel (see "Removing the Display Bezel" on page 59).
4 Remove the camera module (see "Removing the Camera Module" on
page 77).
NOTE: The touch-screen board is optional and may not be present in your
computer.
5 Remove the touch-screen board, if applicable:
a Pull the pull-tab to disconnect the touch-screen board cable from the
connector on the touch-screen board.
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2
3
b Remove the eight screws that secure the display panel to the display
back cover.
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1
2
3
NOTE: The IR emitter board is optional and may not be present in your computer.
6 Remove the IR emitter board, if applicable:
a Pull the pull-tab to disconnect the IR emitter board cable from the
connector on the IR emitter board.
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2
4
3
b Remove the six screws that secure the display panel to the display back
cover.
7 Note the routing of the antenna cables and remove them from the routing
guide on the right display hinge.
8 Note the routing of the display cable and remove it from the routing guide
on the left display hinge.
9 Lift the display panel off the display back cover.
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Display Cable
Removing the Display Cable
1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
2 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on
page 55).
3 Remove the display bezel (see "Removing the Display Bezel" on page 59).
4 Remove the camera module ("Removing the Camera Module" on
page 77).
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5 Remove the display panel (see "Removing the Display Panel" on page 60).
6 Turn the display panel over and place it on a clean surface.
7 Gently peel off the tape from the display panel.
8 Pull the pull-tab to disconnect the display cable from the connector on the
display panel.
3
4
9 Gently peel off the display cable from the back of the display panel.
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2 Adhere the display cable along the edge of 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 63).
5 Replace the camera module (see "Replacing the Camera Module" on
page 80).
6 Replace the display bezel (see "Replacing the Display Bezel" on page 60).
7 Replace the display assembly ("Replacing the Display Assembly" on
page 58).
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 55).
3 Remove the display bezel (see "Removing the Display Bezel" on page 59).
4 Remove the camera module ("Removing the Camera Module" on
page 77).
5 Remove the display panel (see "Removing the Display Panel" on page 60).
6 Remove the eight screws (four on each side) that secure the display-panel
brackets to the display panel.
7 Remove the display-panel brackets off the display panel.
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1
2
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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 Hinges
Removing the Display Hinges
1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
2 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on
page 55).
3 Remove the display bezel (see "Removing the Display Bezel" on page 59).
4 Remove the camera module ("Removing the Camera Module" on
page 77).
5 Remove the display panel (see "Removing the Display Panel" on page 60).
6 Remove the four screws (two on each side) that secure the display hinges
to the display back cover.
7 Remove the display hinges off the display back cover.
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CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no
stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to
the computer.
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IR Emitter 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.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist
grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a
connector on your computer).
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.
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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.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist
grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a
connector on your computer).
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.
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10 Gently peel the tape that secures the camera cable to the camera module.
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2
11 Pull the pull-tab to disconnect the camera cable from the connector on the
camera module.
12 Lift the camera module off the display back cover.
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Camera Module 81
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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.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist
grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a
connector on your computer).
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.
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1 subwoofer cable
13 Using your fingertips, gently ease the top-cover assembly from the base
cover.
14 Lift the top cover assembly off the base cover.
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CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no
stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to
the computer.
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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.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist
grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a
connector on your computer).
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.
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AC-Adapter 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.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist
grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a
connector on your computer).
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.
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2 Align the screw hole on the AC-adapter connector with the screw hole on
the top cover.
3 Replace the screw that secures the AC-adapter connector to the top cover.
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 11 to step 15 in "Replacing the Top
Cover" on page 87.
7 Replace the Mini-Card(s) (see "Replacing the Mini-Card(s)" on page 23).
8 Replace the display assembly (see "Replacing the Display Assembly" on
page 58).
9 Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 45).
10 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly"
on page 40).
11 Replace the optical drive (see "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 34).
12 Follow the instructions in step 5 in "Replacing the Hard Drive(s)" on
page 30.
13 Replace the memory module(s) (see "Replacing the Memory Module(s)"
on page 18).
14 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 16).
15 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.
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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.
WARNING: If you remove the fan 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. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered
by your warranty.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist
grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a
connector on your computer).
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.
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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. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered
by your warranty.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist
grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a
connector on your computer).
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.
2
1
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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 avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist
grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a
connector on your computer).
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.
3
1
2
CAUTION: To ensure maximum cooling for the processor module, do not touch the
heat transfer areas on the processor thermal-cooling assembly. The oils in your
skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal pads.
CAUTION: When removing the processor module, pull the module straight up. Be
careful not to bend the pins on the processor module.
15 Lift the processor module off the ZIF socket.
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I/O 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.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist
grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a
connector on your computer).
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.
3
2
22
TV Antenna 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.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist
grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a
connector on your computer).
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.
2 Align the TV antenna connector with the slot on the top cover and place
the TV antenna connector on the top cover.
3 Replace the two screws that secure the TV antenna connector to the top
cover.
4 Route the TV antenna connector cable through the routing guides.
5 Replace the I/O board (see "Replacing the I/O Board" on page 117).
6 Follow the instructions from step 11 to step 15 in "Replacing the Top
Cover" on page 87.
7 Replace the Mini-Card(s) (see "Replacing the Mini-Card(s)" on page 23).
8 Replace the display assembly (see "Replacing the Display Assembly" on
page 58).
9 Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 45).
10 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly"
on page 40).
11 Replace the optical drive (see "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 34).
12 Follow the instructions in step 5 in "Replacing the Hard Drive(s)" on
page 30.
13 Replace the memory module(s) (see "Replacing the Memory Module(s)"
on page 18).
14 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 16).
15 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.
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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.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist
grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a
connector on your computer).
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.
3
2
3 Replace the screw that secures the USB board to the top cover.
4 Slide the USB-board cable into the connector on the USB board and press
the connector latch down to secure the cable.
5 Follow the instructions from step 11 to step 15 in "Replacing the Top
Cover" on page 87.
6 Replace the Mini-Card(s) (see "Replacing the Mini-Card(s)" on page 23).
7 Replace the display assembly (see "Replacing the Display Assembly" on
page 58).
8 Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 45).
9 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly"
on page 40).
10 Replace the optical drive (see "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 34).
11 Follow the instructions in step 5 in "Replacing the Hard Drive(s)" on
page 30.
12 Replace the memory module(s) (see "Replacing the Memory Module(s)"
on page 18).
13 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 16).
14 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.
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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.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist
grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a
connector on your computer).
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.
CAUTION: Handle components and cards by their edges, and avoid touching pins
and contacts.
18 Disconnect the fan cable and AC-adapter connector cable from their
connectors on the system board.
19 Lift the system board off the top cover.
2 3
6 Replace the heat sink (see "Replacing the Heat Sink" on page 107).
7 Follow the instructions from step 11 to step 15 in "Replacing the Top
Cover" on page 87.
8 Slide the USB-board cable into the system-board connector and press
down on the connector latch to secure the cable.
9 Replace the coin-cell battery (see "Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery" on
page 52).
10 Replace the Mini-Card(s) (see "Replacing the Mini-Card(s)" on page 23).
11 Replace the display assembly (see "Replacing the Display Assembly" on
page 58).
12 Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 45).
13 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly"
on page 40).
14 Replace the optical drive (see "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 34).
15 Follow the instructions in step 5 in "Replacing the Hard Drive(s)" on
page 30.
16 Replace the memory module(s) (see "Replacing the Memory Module(s)"
on page 18).
17 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 16).
18 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 14).
19 Replace any blank or card you removed from the Media Card Reader.
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.
20 Turn on the computer.
NOTE: After you have replaced the system board, enter the computer Service Tag
in the BIOS of the replacement system board.
21 Enter the service tag (see "Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS" on
page 131).
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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.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist
grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a
connector on your computer).
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.
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Speakers 135
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CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no
stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to
the computer.
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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.
b Enter your computer’s Service Tag in the Enter a service tag: field,
click Go, and proceed to step 4.
If you do not have your computer’s Service Tag:
a Click Select Model.
b Select the type of product in the Select Your Product Family list.
c Select the product brand in the Select Your Product Line list.
d Select the product model number in the Select Your Product Model
list.
NOTE: If you have selected a different model and want to start over again,
click Start Over on the top right of the menu.
e Click Confirm.
4 A list of results appear on the screen. Click BIOS.
5 Click Download Now to download the latest BIOS file.
The File Download window appears.
6 Click Save to save the file on your desktop. The file downloads to your
desktop.
7 Click Close if the Download Complete window appears.
The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the
downloaded BIOS update file.
8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on
the screen.