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Regulatory model: P09E series
Regulatory type: P09E001

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  • Page 1 Dell™ XPS™ L701X Service Manual Regulatory model: P09E series Regulatory type: P09E001...
  • Page 2 Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2010 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks used in this text: Dell™, the Dell logo, and XPS™ are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Microsoft®, Windows® and the Windows start button logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of ®...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before You Begin ....Recommended Tools ....Turning Off Your Computer .
  • Page 4 Replacing the Mini-Card(s) ....Hard Drive(s) ..... Removing the Hard Drive(s) .
  • Page 5 11 Coin-Cell Battery ....Removing the Coin-Cell Battery ... . . Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery .
  • Page 6 14 Camera Module ....Removing the Camera Module ....Replacing the Camera Module .
  • Page 7 Replacing the Heat Sink ....20 Processor Module ....Removing the Processor Module .
  • Page 8 25 Speakers ......Removing the Speakers ....Replacing the Speaker .

  • Page 9: Before You Begin

    • Phillips screwdriver • Plastic scribe • BIOS executable update program available at support.dell.com Turning Off Your Computer CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer.

  • Page 10: Before Working Inside Your Computer

    Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by its pins. 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: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, not on the cable itself.
  • Page 11 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.
  • Page 12 Before You Begin...

  • Page 13: Battery

    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).

  • Page 14: 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.

  • Page 15: Module Cover

    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).

  • Page 16: Replacing The Module Cover

    base cover tabs module cover captive screw Replacing the Module Cover 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 captive screw that secures the module cover to the base cover.

  • Page 17: Memory Module(S)

    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).

  • Page 18: Replacing The Memory Module(S)

    memory-module connector securing clips (2) memory module 5 Remove the memory module from the memory-module connector. Replacing the Memory Module(s) 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. CAUTION: Install memory modules in the memory-module connectors as indicated on the following table based on the number of memory modules you are installing.
  • Page 19 Memory-Module Connector Number of Memory DIMM A DIMM B DIMM C DIMM D Modules 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.
  • Page 20 notch 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.

  • Page 21: Wireless Mini-Card(S)

    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).
  • Page 22 4 Remove the memory module(s) (see "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 17). 5 Follow the instructions in step 5 in "Removing the Hard Drive(s)" on page 27. 6 Remove the optical drive (see "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 33). 7 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly"...

  • Page 23: Replacing The Mini-Card(S)

    11 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"...
  • Page 24 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.
  • Page 25 13 Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as required. NOTE: If you are installing a communication card from a source other than Dell, you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. Wireless Mini-Card(s)
  • Page 26 Wireless Mini-Card(s)

  • Page 27: Hard Drive(S)

    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. Removing the Hard Drive(s) 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin"...
  • Page 28 4 Remove the memory module(s) (see "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 17). 5 Remove hard drive 1 and/or hard drive 2 from the computer base: • Remove the four screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer base. •...
  • Page 29 pull-tab hard-drive assembly screws (4) 6 Remove the four screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive. 7 Lift the hard-drive bracket off the hard drive. Hard Drive(s)

  • Page 30: Replacing The Hard Drive(S)

    hard drive hard-drive bracket screws (4) Replacing the Hard Drive(s) 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 Place the hard-drive bracket on the hard drive.
  • Page 31 7 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 16). 8 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.
  • Page 32 Hard Drive(s)

  • Page 33: Optical 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).

  • Page 34: Replacing The Optical Drive

    screw optical drive base cover Replacing the Optical Drive 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide the optical drive into the optical-drive bay until it is fully seated. 3 Replace the screw that secures the optical drive to the base cover. 4 Replace the memory module(s) (see "Replacing the Memory Module(s)"...
  • Page 35 Optical Drive...
  • Page 36 Optical Drive...

  • Page 37: Palm-Rest Assembly

    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).
  • Page 38 8 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible. 9 Using your fingertip, gently push the tab to release the palm-rest assembly from the top cover. Palm-Rest Assembly...
  • Page 39 palm-rest assembly top cover CAUTION: Carefully separate the palm-rest assembly from the top cover to avoid damage to the palm-rest assembly. 10 Using your fingertips, gently ease the palm-rest assembly from the top cover. 11 Without pulling hard on the palm-rest assembly, turn the palm-rest assembly over and place it on the top cover.

  • Page 40: Replacing The Palm-Rest Assembly

    control-strip cable connector touch-pad cable connector top cover palm-rest assembly Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide the touch-pad cable into the system-board connector and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable. 3 Slide the control-strip cable into the system-board connector and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable.
  • Page 41 8 Follow the instructions in step 5 in "Replacing the Hard Drive(s)" on page 30. 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"...
  • Page 42 Palm-Rest Assembly...

  • Page 43: Keyboard

    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).
  • Page 44 CAUTION: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time- consuming 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. screws (4) keyboard tabs (5)

  • Page 45: Replacing The Keyboard

    keyboard backlight cable connector 2 keyboard cable connector top cover keyboard 13 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.
  • Page 46 6 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 40). 7 Replace the optical drive (see "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 34). 8 Follow the instructions in step 5 in "Replacing the Hard Drive(s)" on page 30. 9 Replace the memory module(s) (see "Replacing the Memory Module(s)"...

  • Page 47: Power-Button Board

    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).

  • Page 48: Replacing The Power-Button Board

    10 Remove the two screws that secure the power-button board to the palm-rest assembly. 11 Lift the power-button board off the palm-rest assembly. screws (2) palm-rest assembly power-button board power-button board cable connector Replacing the Power-Button Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Use the alignment post to place the power-button board on the palm-rest assembly.
  • Page 49 7 Follow the instructions in step 5 in "Replacing the Hard Drive(s)" on page 30. 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"...
  • Page 50 Power-Button Board...

  • Page 51: Coin-Cell Battery

    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).

  • Page 52: Replacing The Coin-Cell Battery

    coin-cell battery 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 40).
  • Page 53 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. Coin-Cell Battery...
  • Page 54 Coin-Cell Battery...

  • Page 55: Internal Card With Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology

    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).

  • Page 56: Replacing The Bluetooth Card

    Bluetooth-card cable Bluetooth card 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 computer base and secure it in place. 3 Connect the Bluetooth-card cable to the system-board connector. 4 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly"...
  • Page 57 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. ®...
  • Page 58 ® Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology...

  • Page 59: Display

    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).
  • Page 60 7 Remove the optical drive (see "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 33). 8 Remove the palm-rest assembly (see "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 37). 9 Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini-Card(s). CAUTION: Be extremely careful when opening the display to prevent damaging the display assembly.
  • Page 61 15 Pull the pull-tab to disconnect the display cable from the system-board connector. 16 Note the routing of the display cable and remove the cable from the routing guides. screw display grounding cable display cable touch-screen cable connector 17 Remove the four screws that secure the display assembly to the top cover. 18 Lift the display assembly off the computer base.

  • Page 62: Replacing The Display Assembly

    display assembly screws (4) top cover 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 top cover. 3 Route the display cable through the routing guides.

  • Page 63: Display Bezel

    8 Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the Mini-Cards(s) on your computer (see "Replacing the Mini-Card(s)" on page 23). 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).

  • Page 64: Replacing The Display Bezel

    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 62).
  • Page 65 2 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 59). 3 Remove the display bezel (see "Removing the Display Bezel" on page 63). 4 Remove the camera module (see "Removing the Camera Module" on page 73). NOTE: The touch screen board is optional and may not be present in your computer.

  • Page 66: Replacing The Display Panel

    9 Lift the display panel off the display back cover. screws (12) hinges (2) display panel 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.

  • Page 67: Display Cable

    6 Connect the touch-screen board cable to the connector on the touch-screen board. 7 Replace the 12 screws that secure the display panel to the display back cover. 8 Replace the camera module (see "Replacing the Camera Module" on page 76). 9 Replace the display bezel (see "Replacing the Display Bezel"...

  • Page 68: Replacing The Display Cable

    pull tab display-cable connector display cable 8 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 along the edge of the display panel. 3 Connect the display cable to the connector on the display panel.

  • Page 69: Display-Panel Brackets

    6 Replace the display bezel (see "Replacing the Display Bezel" on page 64). 7 Replace the display assembly ("Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 62). 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"...

  • Page 70: Replacing The Display-Panel Brackets

    display panel brackets (2) screws (8) 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 eight screws (four on each side) that secure the display-panel brackets to the display panel.
  • Page 71 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...
  • Page 72 Display...

  • Page 73: Camera Module

    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).
  • Page 74 11 Carefully lift the camera module off the display back cover. camera module 12 Gently peel the tape that secures the camera cable to the camera module. Camera Module...
  • Page 75 tape camera module 13 Pull the pull-tab to disconnect the camera cable from the connector on the camera module. 14 Lift the camera module off the display back cover. Camera Module...

  • Page 76: Replacing The Camera Module

    camera-cable connector camera module Replacing the Camera Module 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Connect the camera cable to the connector on the camera module. 3 Adhere the tape that secures the camera cable to the camera module. 4 Use the alignment posts to place the camera module on the display back cover.
  • Page 77 8 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 40). 9 Replace the optical drive (see "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 34). 10 Follow the instructions in step 5 in "Replacing the Hard Drive(s)" on page 30. 11 Replace the memory module(s) (see "Replacing the Memory Module(s)"...
  • Page 78 Camera Module...

  • Page 79: Top Cover

    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).
  • Page 80 11 Remove the bluetooth card (see "Removing the Bluetooth Card" on page 55). 12 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 59). 13 Remove the ten screws that secure the top-cover assembly to the base cover. 14 Turn the computer over.
  • Page 81 16 Disconnect the subwoofer cable from the system-board connector. Top Cover...
  • Page 82 subwoofer cable 17 Using your fingertips, gently ease the top-cover assembly from the base cover. 18 Lift the top cover assembly off the base cover. Top Cover...
  • Page 83 top-cover assembly 19 Remove the AC-adapter connector (see "Removing the AC-Adapter Connector" on page 91). 20 Remove the USB board (see "Removing the USB Board" on page 119). 21 Remove the fan (see "Removing the Fan" on page 95). 22 Remove the heat sink (see "Removing the Heat Sink" on page 101). 23 Remove the processor module (see "Removing the Processor Module"...

  • Page 84: Replacing The Top Cover

    Replacing the Top Cover 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Replace the speakers (see "Replacing the Speaker" on page 131). 3 Replace the system board (see "Replacing the System Board" on page 125) 4 Replace the TV antenna connector (see "Replacing the TV Antenna Connector"...
  • Page 85 22 Follow the instructions in step 5 in "Replacing the Hard Drive(s)" on page 30. 23 Replace the memory module(s) (see "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 18). 24 Replace the module cover (see "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 16). 25 Replace any blank or card you removed from the Media Card Reader slot.
  • Page 86 Top Cover...

  • Page 87: Subwoofer

    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).

  • Page 88: Replacing The Subwoofer

    11 Remove the bluetooth card (see "Removing the Bluetooth Card" on page 55). 12 Follow the instructions from step 13 to step 18 in "Removing the Top Cover" on page 79. 13 Remove the four screws that secure the subwoofer to the base cover. 14 Lift the subwoofer along with the cable off the base cover.
  • Page 89 4 Follow the instructions from step 11 to step 15 in "Replacing the Top Cover" on page 84. 5 Replace the bluetooth card (see "Replacing the Bluetooth Card" on page 56). 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"...
  • Page 90 Subwoofer...

  • Page 91: Ac-Adapter Connector

    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).
  • Page 92 11 Remove the bluetooth card (see "Removing the Bluetooth Card" on page 55). 12 Follow the instructions from step 13 to step 18 in "Removing the Top Cover" on page 79. 13 Turn the top-cover assembly over. 14 Make note of the AC-adapter connector cable routing and remove the cable from the routing guides.

  • Page 93: Replacing The Ac-Adapter Connector

    Replacing the AC-Adapter Connector 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 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.
  • Page 94 AC-Adapter Connector...

  • Page 95: Fan

    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).
  • Page 96 9 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 59). 10 Remove the Mini-Card(s) (see "Removing the Mini-Card(s)" on page 21). 11 Remove the bluetooth card (see "Removing the Bluetooth Card" on page 55). 12 Follow the instructions from step 13 to step 18 in "Removing the Top Cover"...

  • Page 97: Replacing The Fan

    screws (2) top cover fan cable Replacing the Fan 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the screw holes on the fan with the screw holes on the top cover. 3 Replace the two screws that secure the fan to the top cover. 4 Connect the fan cable to the system-board connector.

  • Page 101: 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).
  • Page 102 9 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 59). 10 Remove the Mini-Card(s) (see "Removing the Mini-Card(s)" on page 21). 11 Remove the bluetooth card (see "Removing the Bluetooth Card" on page 55). 12 Follow the instructions from step 13 to step 18 in "Removing the Top Cover"...

  • Page 103: Replacing The Heat Sink

    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. 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin"...
  • Page 104 Heat Sink...
  • Page 105 Heat Sink...
  • Page 106 Heat Sink...

  • Page 107: Processor Module

    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).
  • Page 108 11 Remove the bluetooth card (see "Removing the Bluetooth Card" on page 55). 12 Follow the instructions from step 13 to step 18 in "Removing the Top Cover" on page 79. 13 Turn the top-cover assembly over. 14 Remove the heat sink (see "Removing the Heat Sink" on page 101). CAUTION: To prevent intermittent contact between the ZIF-socket cam screw and the processor when removing or replacing the processor, press to apply slight...

  • Page 109: Replacing The Processor Module

    ZIF socket processor module pin-1 corner ZIF-socket cam screw 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.
  • Page 110 9 Replace the display assembly (see "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 62). 10 Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 45). 11 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 40). 12 Replace the optical drive (see "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 34). 13 Follow the instructions in step 5 in "Replacing the Hard Drive(s)"...

  • Page 111: O Board

    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).
  • Page 112 11 Remove the bluetooth card (see "Removing the Bluetooth Card" on page 55). 12 Follow the instructions from step 13 to step 18 in "Removing the Top Cover" on page 79. 13 Disconnect the speaker cable from the connector on the I/O board. speaker cable 14 Turn the top-cover assembly over.

  • Page 113: Replacing The I/O Board

    screws (3) I/O board top cover Replacing the I/O Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the connectors on the I/O board with the slots on the top cover and place the I/O board on the top cover. 3 Press the I/O board down to connect it to the system-board connector.
  • Page 114 9 Replace the display assembly (see "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 62). 10 Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 45). 11 Replace the palm-rest assembly (see "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 40). 12 Replace the optical drive (see "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 34). 13 Follow the instructions in step 5 in "Replacing the Hard Drive(s)"...

  • Page 115: Tv Antenna Connector

    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).
  • Page 116 11 Remove the bluetooth card (see "Removing the Bluetooth Card" on page 55). 12 Follow the instructions from step 13 to step 18 in "Removing the Top Cover" on page 79. 13 Disconnect the speaker cable from the connector on the I/O board. speaker cable 14 Turn the top-cover assembly over.

  • Page 117: Replacing The Tv Antenna Connector

    18 Carefully ease the TV antenna connector off the slot in the top cover and lift it off the top cover. TV antenna connector TV antenna connector cable top cover Replacing the TV Antenna Connector 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the TV antenna connector with the slot on the top cover and place the TV antenna connector on the top cover.
  • Page 118 7 Follow the instructions from step 11 to step 15 in "Replacing the Top Cover" on page 84. 8 Replace the bluetooth card (see "Replacing the Bluetooth Card" on page 56). 9 Replace the Mini-Card(s) (see "Replacing the Mini-Card(s)" on page 23). 10 Replace the display assembly (see "Replacing the Display Assembly"...

  • Page 119: Usb Board

    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).

  • Page 120: Replacing The Usb Board

    11 Remove the bluetooth card (see "Removing the Bluetooth Card" on page 55). 12 Follow the instructions from step 13 to step 18 in "Removing the Top Cover" on page 79. 13 Turn the top-cover assembly over. 14 Lift the connector latch and disconnect the USB-board cable from the connector on the USB board.
  • Page 121 2 Align the connectors on the USB board with the slots on the top cover and place the USB board on the top cover. 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.
  • Page 122 USB Board...

  • Page 123: System Board

    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).
  • Page 124 10 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 59). 11 Remove the Mini-Card(s) (see "Removing the Mini-Card(s)" on page 21). 12 Remove the bluetooth card (see "Removing the Bluetooth Card" on page 55). 13 Remove the coin-cell battery (see "Removing the Coin-Cell Battery" on page 51).

  • Page 125: Replacing The System Board

    18 Remove the I/O board (see "Removing the I/O Board" on page 111). 19 Disconnect the fan cable and AC-adapter connector cable from their connectors on the system board. 20 Remove the screw that secures the system board to the top cover. 21 Lift the system board off the top cover.
  • Page 126 4 Connect the fan cable and AC-adapter connector cable to their connectors on the system board. 5 Replace the I/O board (see "Replacing the I/O Board" on page 113). 6 Replace the processor module (see "Replacing the Processor Module" on page 109).

  • Page 127: Entering The Service Tag In The Bios

    NOTE: After you have replaced the system board, enter the computer Service Tag into the BIOS of the replacement system board. 23 Enter the service tag (see "Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS" on page 127). Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 1 Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is installed properly.
  • Page 128 System Board...

  • Page 129: Speakers

    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).
  • Page 130 speaker cable 4 Remove the system board (see "Removing the System Board" on page 123). 5 Make note of the speakers cable routing and remove the cable from the routing guides. 6 Remove the four screws (two on each speaker) that secure the speakers to the top cover.

  • Page 131: Replacing The Speaker

    speakers (2) screws (4) speaker cable Replacing the Speaker 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.
  • Page 132 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. Speakers...

  • Page 133: 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.
  • Page 134 8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. Flashing the BIOS...

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