Dell XPS L501X Service Manual

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Page 1 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 Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries; Bluetooth® is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is used by Dell Inc. under license.
Page 2: Removing The Battery
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. Removing the Battery ...
Page 3: Before You Begin
Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to ensure your own personal safety. WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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 4 CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device. 3. Disconnect all telephone or network cables from the computer. 4. Press and eject any installed cards from the Media Card Reader. ...
Page 5: 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 6: Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Removing the Bluetooth Card Replacing the Bluetooth Card 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.
Page 7: Replacing The Bluetooth Card
Replacing the Bluetooth Card 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Slide the Bluetooth card into the slot on the top cover. 3. Connect the Bluetooth-card cable to the connector on the system board. 4.
Page 8: Removing The Camera Module
Removing the Camera Module Replacing the 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.
Page 9 2. Adhere the camera module to the aluminium foil. 3. Use the alignment posts on the display back cover to place the camera module in position. 4. Connect the camera cable to the connector on the camera module. ...
Page 10: Removing The Coin-Cell Battery
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the 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.
Page 11: Removing The Usb Board
Removing the USB Board Replacing the 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.
Page 12: Replacing The Usb Board
Replacing the USB Board 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Align the connectors on the USB board with the slots on the top cover and place it on the top cover. 3. Replace the three screws that secure the USB board to the top cover. ...
Page 13: Removing The Ac-Adapter Connector
Removing the AC-Adapter Connector Replacing the 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.
Page 14: Replacing The Ac-Adapter Connector
Replacing the AC-Adapter Connector 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 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. ...
Page 15: Display Assembly
Display Cable Display-Panel Brackets 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.
Page 16 8. Remove the palm-rest assembly (see Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly). 9. Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible. 10. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard). 11. Pull the pull-tab to disconnect the display cable from the system-board connector. ...
Page 17: Display Bezel
18. Lift the display assembly off the computer base. Replacing the Display Assembly 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Place the display assembly in position and replace the four screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base. ...
Page 18: Display Panel
display bezel Replacing the Display Bezel 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 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).
Page 19: Replacing The Display Panel
camera cable display panel digitizer board cable 6. Remove the ten screws that secure the display panel to the display back cover. 7. Remove the two screws that secure the digitizer board to the display back cover. 8.
Page 20: Display-Panel Brackets
Display Cable Removing the Display Cable 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly). 3. Remove the display bezel (see Removing the Display Bezel). 4. Remove the display panel (see Removing the Display Panel).
Page 21 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly). 3. Remove the display bezel (see Removing the Display Bezel). 4. Remove the display panel (see Removing the Display Panel).
Page 22: Removing The Fan
Removing the Fan Replacing the Fan WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty.
Page 23 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Place the fan on the base cover. 3. Replace the two screws that secure the fan to the base cover. 4. Follow the instructions from step 9 step 12 Replacing the Top Cover.
Page 24: Removing The Hard Drive
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.
Page 25: Replacing The Hard Drive
screws (4) hard-drive bracket CAUTION: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging (see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety instructions that shipped with your computer). Replacing the Hard Drive 1.
Page 26: Removing The 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.
Page 27 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Clean the thermal grease from the bottom of the heat sink and reapply it. 3. Align the seven captive screws on the heat sink with the screw holes on the system board and tighten the screws in sequential order (indicated on the heat sink).
Page 28: Removing The Keyboard
Removing the Keyboard Replacing the 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.
Page 29: Replacing The Keyboard
keyboard backlight cable connector 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. ...
Page 30 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. Back to Contents Page ...
Page 31: Removing The Memory Module(S)
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.
Page 32 CAUTION: If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the lower connector before you install a memory module in the upper connector. 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2.
Page 33: Wireless Mini-Card(S)
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 —...
Page 34: Replacing The Mini-Card(S)
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 35 NOTE: If you are installing a communication card from a source other than Dell, you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. Back to Contents Page ...
Page 36: Removing The Module Cover
(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. Removing the Module Cover ...
Page 37 Back to Contents Page ...
Page 38: Removing The Optical Drive
Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the 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.
Page 39 3. Slide the optical drive into the optical-drive bay until it is fully seated. 4. Replace the screw that secures the optical drive to the base cover. 5. Replace the memory module(s) (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)). 6.
Page 40: Removing The Palm-Rest Assembly
Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly Replacing the 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.
Page 41: Replacing The Palm-Rest Assembly
top cover palm-rest assembly CAUTION: Carefully separate the palm-rest assembly from the top cover to avoid damage to the palm-rest assembly. 7. Without pulling hard on the palm-rest assembly, place it away from the display as shown in the following illustration. ...
Page 42 Back to Contents Page ...
Page 43: Removing The Processor Module
Removing the Processor Module Replacing the 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.
Page 44: 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. ...
Page 45: Removing The Power-Button Board
Removing the Power-Button Board Replacing the 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.
Page 46 5. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery). 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. Back to Contents Page ...
Page 47: Removing The Speakers
Removing the Speakers Replacing the 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.
Page 48 5. Replace the system board (see Replacing the System Board). 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. Back to Contents Page ...
Page 49: Removing The System Board
Replacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 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™ ...
Page 50: Replacing The System Board
11. Remove the heat sink (see Removing the Heat Sink). 12. Remove the processor module (see Removing the Processor Module). 13. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable and AC-adapter cable from the connector on the system board. 14. Remove the five screws that secure the system board to the top cover. AC-adapter connector screws (5) system board...
Page 51: Entering The Service Tag In The Bios
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. 15. Turn on the computer. NOTE: After you have replaced the system board, enter the computer Service Tag into the BIOS of the replacement system board. ...
Page 52 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 Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries; Bluetooth® is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is used by Dell Inc. under license.
Page 53: Removing The Top Cover
Removing the Top Cover Replacing the 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.
Page 54: Replacing The Top Cover
subwoofer cable connector fan cable connector 13. Turn the computer over and use your fingertips to gently ease the top-cover assembly off the base cover. 14. Lift the top-cover assembly off the base cover. 1 top-cover assembly 15.
Page 55 2. Replace the speakers (see Replacing the Speakers). 3. Replace the TV tuner connector (see Replacing the TV Tuner Connector). 4. Replace the USB board (see Replacing the USB Board). 5. Replace the AC-adapter connector (see Replacing the AC-Adapter Connector).
Page 56: Removing The Tv Tuner Connector
Removing the TV Tuner Connector Replacing the TV Tuner Connector WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ ...
Page 57 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Align the screw holes on the TV tuner connector with the screw holes on the top cover. 3. Replace the two screws that secure the TV tuner connector to the top cover. ...
Page 58: Removing The Subwoofer
Removing the Subwoofer Replacing the 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.
Page 59 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Place the subwoofer on the base cover. 3. Replace the four screws that secure the subwoofer to the base cover. 4. Follow the instructions from step 9 step 12 Replacing the Top Cover.

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