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Dell XPS 13 Owner's Manual

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Spyder_OM_Book.book Page 1 Monday, January 16, 2012 11:02 AM
Dell XPS 13
Owner's Manual
Computer model: L321x
Regulatory model: P29G
Regulatory type: P29G001

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  • Page 1 Spyder_OM_Book.book Page 1 Monday, January 16, 2012 11:02 AM Dell XPS 13 Owner’s Manual Computer model: L321x Regulatory model: P29G Regulatory type: P29G001...
  • Page 2 Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Spyder_OM_Book.book Page 3 Monday, January 16, 2012 11:02 AM Contents Before You Begin ....Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices .
  • Page 4 Spyder_OM_Book.book Page 4 Monday, January 16, 2012 11:02 AM Removing the Battery ....Replacing the Battery ....Postrequisites .
  • Page 5 Spyder_OM_Book.book Page 5 Monday, January 16, 2012 11:02 AM Heat Sink ......Prerequisites ..... . . Removing the Heat Sink .
  • Page 6 Spyder_OM_Book.book Page 6 Monday, January 16, 2012 11:02 AM Postrequisites ..... . 13 System Board ..... Prerequisites .
  • Page 7 Spyder_OM_Book.book Page 7 Monday, January 16, 2012 11:02 AM 16 Display Assembly ....Prerequisites ..... . . Removing the Display Assembly .
  • Page 8 Spyder_OM_Book.book Page 8 Monday, January 16, 2012 11:02 AM Contents...

  • Page 9: Before You Begin

    Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer, ensure that the work surface is flat and clean.

  • Page 10: Recommended Tools

    Spyder_OM_Book.book Page 10 Monday, January 16, 2012 11:02 AM CAUTION: Only a certified service technician is authorized to remove the computer cover and access any of the components inside the computer. See the safety instructions for complete information about safety precautions, working inside your computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.

  • Page 11: After Working Inside Your Computer

    Spyder_OM_Book.book Page 11 Monday, January 16, 2012 11:02 AM After Working Inside Your Computer After you complete replacement procedures, ensure the following: • Replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer • Connect any external devices, cables, cards, and any other part(s) you removed before working on your computer •...
  • Page 12 Spyder_OM_Book.book Page 12 Monday, January 16, 2012 11:02 AM Before you Begin...

  • Page 13: Base Cover

    "Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Base Cover 1 Close the display and turn the computer over.

  • Page 14: Replacing The Base Cover

    Spyder_OM_Book.book Page 14 Monday, January 16, 2012 11:02 AM base cover screws (10) Replacing the Base Cover 1 Align the base cover with the palm-rest assembly and press the base cover in to place. 2 Using the Torx 5 screwdriver, replace the ten screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly.

  • Page 15: Power-Light Board

    "Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 13...

  • Page 16: Replacing The Power-Light Board

    Spyder_OM_Book.book Page 16 Monday, January 16, 2012 11:02 AM 1 power-light board 2 screw 3 power-light board cable Replacing the Power-Light Board 1 Align the screw hole on the power-light board with the screw hole on the palm-rest assembly. 2 Replace the screw that secures the power-light board to the palm-rest assembly.

  • Page 17: Battery

    "Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 13 2 Remove the power-light board.

  • Page 18: Replacing The Battery

    Spyder_OM_Book.book Page 18 Monday, January 16, 2012 11:02 AM 1 screws (8) 2 battery 3 battery cable Replacing the Battery 1 Align the screw holes on the battery with the screw holes on the palm-rest assembly. 2 Replace the eight screws that secure the battery to the palm-rest assembly. 3 Connect the battery cable to the system-board connector.

  • Page 19: Speakers

    "Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cove. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 13 2 Remove the battery.
  • Page 20 Spyder_OM_Book.book Page 20 Monday, January 16, 2012 11:02 AM 1 I/O cable 2 I/O board connector 3 system-board connector 2 Disconnect the left-speaker cable from the system-board connector. 3 Release the Mini-Card cables from the routing guide on the left speaker. 4 Remove the two screws that secure the left speaker to the palm-rest assembly.

  • Page 21: Replacing The Speakers

    Spyder_OM_Book.book Page 21 Monday, January 16, 2012 11:02 AM 3 Lift the right speaker from the palm-rest assembly. 1 right-speaker cable 2 screws (2) Replacing the Speakers Left Speaker 1 Align the screw holes on the left-speaker with the screw holes on the palm- rest assembly.

  • Page 22: Postrequisites

    Spyder_OM_Book.book Page 22 Monday, January 16, 2012 11:02 AM Right Speaker 1 Align the screw holes on the right-speaker with the screw holes on the palm-rest assembly. 2 Replace the two screws that secure the right speaker. 3 Connect the right-speaker cable to the system-board connector. Postrequisites 1 Replace the battery.

  • Page 23: Wireless Mini-Card

    9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Mini-Cards from sources other than Dell. If you ordered a wireless Mini-Card with your computer, the card is already installed.
  • Page 24 Spyder_OM_Book.book Page 24 Monday, January 16, 2012 11:02 AM 1 Mini-Card cables (2) 2 Remove the screw that secures the Mini-Card to the system board. 3 Slide and remove the Mini-Card out of the system-board connector. Wireless Mini-Card...

  • Page 25: Replacing The Mini-Card

    Spyder_OM_Book.book Page 25 Monday, January 16, 2012 11:02 AM 1 screw 2 Mini-Card 3 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 1 Remove the new Mini-Card from its packaging.

  • Page 26: Postrequisites

    Spyder_OM_Book.book Page 26 Monday, January 16, 2012 11:02 AM 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.

  • Page 27: Solid-State Drive

    "Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the solid-state drive while the computer is On or in Sleep state.
  • Page 28 Spyder_OM_Book.book Page 28 Monday, January 16, 2012 11:02 AM tape 2 Remove the screw that secures the solid-state drive to the system board. 3 Slide and remove the solid-state drive out of the system-board connector. Solid-State Drive...

  • Page 29: Replacing The Solid-State Drive

    Spyder_OM_Book.book Page 29 Monday, January 16, 2012 11:02 AM screw system-board connector solid-state drive Replacing the Solid-State Drive 1 Align the notch on the solid-state drive with the tab in the system-board connector. CAUTION: Use firm and even pressure to slide the solid-state drive into place. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector.
  • Page 30 Spyder_OM_Book.book Page 30 Monday, January 16, 2012 11:02 AM Solid-State Drive...

  • Page 31: Heat Sink

    "Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 13 2 Remove the battery.

  • Page 32: Replacing The Heat Sink

    Spyder_OM_Book.book Page 32 Monday, January 16, 2012 11:02 AM 1 heat sink 2 screws (4) Replacing the Heat Sink NOTE: The original thermal grease can be reused, if the original system board and heat sink are reinstalled together. If either the system board or the heat sink is replaced, use the thermal pad provided in the kit to ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved.

  • Page 33: Fan

    "Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 13 2 Remove the battery.
  • Page 34 Spyder_OM_Book.book Page 34 Monday, January 16, 2012 11:02 AM 1 I/O cable 2 I/O board connector 3 system-board connector 2 Disconnect the power-adapter connector cable from the system-board connector. 1 power-adapter connector 3 Disconnect the fan cable from the I/O board connector. 4 Remove the two screws that secure the fan to the palm-rest assembly.

  • Page 35: Replacing The Fan

    Spyder_OM_Book.book Page 35 Monday, January 16, 2012 11:02 AM 1 fan cable 2 screws (2) 3 fan Replacing the Fan 1 Align the screw holes on the fan with the screw holes on the palm-rest assembly. 2 Replace the two screws that secure the fan to palm-rest assembly. 3 Connect the fan cable to the I/O board connector.
  • Page 36 Spyder_OM_Book.book Page 36 Monday, January 16, 2012 11:02 AM 3 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.

  • Page 37: Power-Adapter Connector

    "Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 13 2 Remove the battery.
  • Page 38 Spyder_OM_Book.book Page 38 Monday, January 16, 2012 11:02 AM 1 I/O cable 2 I/O board connector 3 system-board connector 2 Disconnect the Mini-Card cables from the connectors on the Mini-Card. 3 Lift the connector latch and pull the pull-tab to disconnect the touchpad cable from the connector on the system board.

  • Page 39: Replacing The Power-Adapter Connector

    Spyder_OM_Book.book Page 39 Monday, January 16, 2012 11:02 AM 7 Remove the screw that secures the power-adapter connector to the palm- rest assembly. 8 Lift the power-adapter connector away from the palm-rest assembly. 1 routing guides 2 screw 3 power-cord connector Replacing the Power-Adapter Connector 1 Route the Mini-Card cables through the routing guides.

  • Page 40: Postrequisites

    Spyder_OM_Book.book Page 40 Monday, January 16, 2012 11:02 AM Connectors on the Mini-Card Mini-Card Cable Color Scheme WLAN + Bluetooth (2 cables) Main WLAN + Bluetooth (white triangle) white Auxiliary WLAN + Bluetooth (black triangle) black 4 Align the screw hole on the power-adapter connector with the screw hole on the palm-rest assembly.

  • Page 41: O Board

    "Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 13 2 Remove the battery.

  • Page 42: Replacing The I/O Board

    Spyder_OM_Book.book Page 42 Monday, January 16, 2012 11:02 AM I/O board screw Replacing the I/O Board 1 Align the screw holes on the I/O board with the screw holes on the palm- rest assembly. 2 Replace the screw that secure the I/O board to the palm-rest assembly. Postrequisites 1 Replace the power-adapter connector.
  • Page 43 Spyder_OM_Book.book Page 43 Monday, January 16, 2012 11:02 AM 6 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. I/O Board...
  • Page 44 Spyder_OM_Book.book Page 44 Monday, January 16, 2012 11:02 AM I/O Board...

  • Page 45: System Board

    "Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 13 2 Remove the battery.
  • Page 46 Spyder_OM_Book.book Page 46 Monday, January 16, 2012 11:02 AM power-adapter touchpad cable connector cable keyboard backlight display cable cable 3 Remove the four screws that secure the system board to the palm-rest assembly. System Board...
  • Page 47 Spyder_OM_Book.book Page 47 Monday, January 16, 2012 11:02 AM system board screws (4) 4 Turn the system board over and place it over the palm-rest assembly. 5 Lift the connector latch and disconnect the keyboard cable from the system board connector. System Board...

  • Page 48: Replacing The System Board

    Spyder_OM_Book.book Page 48 Monday, January 16, 2012 11:02 AM keyboard cable Replacing the System Board 1 Slide the keyboard cable into the system-board connector and press down on the connector latch to secure the keyboard cable. to the system-board connector. 2 Align the screw holes on the system board with the screw holes on the palm-rest assembly.

  • Page 49: Entering The Service Tag In Bios

    Spyder_OM_Book.book Page 49 Monday, January 16, 2012 11:02 AM 2 Replace the heat sink. See"Replacing the Heat Sink" on page 32 3 Replace the hard drive. See "Replacing the Solid-State Drive" on page 29 4 Replace the Mini-Card. See "Replacing the Mini-Card" on page 25) 5 Replace the right speaker.
  • Page 50 Spyder_OM_Book.book Page 50 Monday, January 16, 2012 11:02 AM System Board...

  • Page 51: Coin-Cell Battery

    "Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: The battery may explode if installed incorrectly. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type.

  • Page 52: Replacing The Coin-Cell Battery

    Spyder_OM_Book.book Page 52 Monday, January 16, 2012 11:02 AM system board coin-cell battery plastic scribe Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 1 With the positive-side facing up, snap the coin-cell battery into the battery socket on the system board. Postrequisites 1 Replace the system board. See "Replacing the System Board" on page 48 2 Replace the fan.

  • Page 53: Keyboard

    "Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 13 2 Remove the battery.
  • Page 54 Spyder_OM_Book.book Page 54 Monday, January 16, 2012 11:02 AM 1 keyboard 2 Mini-Card clamp 3 screw 3 Remove the 24 screws that secure the keyboard to the palm-rest assembly. 4 Lift the keyboard away from the palm-rest assembly. Keyboard...

  • Page 55: Replacing The Keyboard

    Spyder_OM_Book.book Page 55 Monday, January 16, 2012 11:02 AM Replacing the Keyboard 1 Align the screw holes on the keyboard with the screw holes on the palm- rest assembly. 2 Replace the 24 screws that secure the keyboard bracket to the palm-rest assembly.
  • Page 56 Spyder_OM_Book.book Page 56 Monday, January 16, 2012 11:02 AM Keyboard...

  • Page 57: Display Assembly

    "Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 13 2 Remove the battery.
  • Page 58 Spyder_OM_Book.book Page 58 Monday, January 16, 2012 11:02 AM 1 display cable 2 Disconnect the Mini-Card cables from the connectors on the Mini-Card. 3 Lift the connector latch and pull the pull-tab to disconnect the touchpad cable from the connector on the system board. 4 Release the Mini-Card cables from the routing guides.
  • Page 59 Spyder_OM_Book.book Page 59 Monday, January 16, 2012 11:02 AM 1 routing guides 2 touchpad cable 3 Mini-Card cables (2) 5 Remove the four screws (two on each side) that secure the display assembly to the palm-rest assembly. 6 Gently lift the palm-rest assembly at a 90-degree angle and then release the palm-rest assembly off the display assembly.

  • Page 60: Replacing The Display Assembly

    Spyder_OM_Book.book Page 60 Monday, January 16, 2012 11:02 AM 1 palm-rest assembly 2 screws (4) 3 display hinges (2) Replacing the Display Assembly 1 Slide and place the palm-rest assembly over the display assembly. 2 Press down on the display hinges and ensure that the screw holes on the display hinges align with the screw holes on the palm-rest assembly.

  • Page 61: Postrequisites

    Spyder_OM_Book.book Page 61 Monday, January 16, 2012 11:02 AM Connectors on the Mini-Card Mini-Card Cable Color Scheme WLAN + Bluetooth (2 cables) Main WLAN + Bluetooth (white triangle) white Auxiliary WLAN + Bluetooth (black triangle) black Postrequisites 1 Replace the power-adapter connector. See "Replacing the Power-Light Board"...
  • Page 62 Spyder_OM_Book.book Page 62 Monday, January 16, 2012 11:02 AM Display Assembly...

  • Page 63: Palm-Rest Assembly

    "Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 13 2 Remove the battery.

  • Page 64: Replacing The Palm-Rest Assembly

    Spyder_OM_Book.book Page 64 Monday, January 16, 2012 11:02 AM 1 palm-rest assembly 2 screws (4) 3 display hinges (2) Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly 1 Slide and place the palm-rest assembly over the display assembly. 2 Press down on the display hinges and ensure the screw holes in the display hinges align with the screw holes on the palm-rest assembly 3 Replace the four screws (two on each side) that secure the palm-rest assembly to the display assembly.
  • Page 65 Spyder_OM_Book.book Page 65 Monday, January 16, 2012 11:02 AM 5 Replace the fan. See "Replacing the Fan" on page 35 6 Replace the speakers. See "Disconnect the right-speaker cable from the system-board connector." on page 20 7 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 18 8 Replace the base cover.
  • Page 66 Spyder_OM_Book.book Page 66 Monday, January 16, 2012 11:02 AM Palm-Rest Assembly...

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