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Dell XPS L511z Service Manual

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Dell™ XPS™ L511z Service
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Regulatory model: P12F series
Regulatory type: P12F001

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  • Page 1 Dell™ XPS™ L511z Service Manual Regulatory model: P12F series Regulatory type: P12F001...
  • Page 2 © 2011 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, and XPS™ are trademarks of Dell Inc.; ® ®...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before You Begin ....Recommended Tools ....Turning Off Your Computer .
  • Page 4 Replacing the Mini-Card ....Hard Drive ..... . . Removing the Hard Drive .
  • Page 5 11 Audio Board ..... . . Removing the Audio Board ....Replacing the Audio Board .
  • Page 6 16 Keyboard ......Removing the Keyboard Bracket ... . Replacing the Keyboard Bracket .
  • Page 7 Display Hinges ..... . Removing the Display Hinges ... Replacing the Display Hinges .
  • Page 8 Contents...

  • 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 17) before working inside the computer. 7 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 17). 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: Base 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 14 connector bezel base cover screws (8) 4 Remove the remaining two screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly. 5 Use your fingertips to release the tabs on the base cover from the slots on the palm-rest assembly. 6 Lift the base cover off the palm-rest assembly.

  • Page 15: Replacing The Base Cover

    screws (2) base cover Replacing the Base Cover 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the tabs on the base cover with the slots on the palm-rest assembly and snap the base cover into place. 3 Replace the 10 screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly.
  • Page 16 Base Cover...

  • Page 17: 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 18: Replacing The Battery

    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 Place the battery on the palm-rest assembly. 3 Replace the six screws that secure the battery to the palm-rest assembly.

  • Page 19: 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 20: 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) CAUTION: If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the connector labeled "DIMM A" before you install a memory module in the connector labeled "DIMM B".
  • Page 21 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.
  • Page 22 Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Security→ System. Memory Module(s)

  • Page 23: Wireless Mini-Card

    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 24 antenna cables (2) Mini-Card system-board connector screw 6 Lift the Mini-Card out of the system-board connector. Wireless Mini-Card...

  • Page 25: Replacing The Mini-Card

    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 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the new Mini-Card from its packaging.
  • Page 26 Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer. 8 Install the drivers and utilities for your Mini-Card, as required. NOTE: If you are installing a Mini-Card from a source other than Dell, you must install the appropriate drivers and utilities. Wireless Mini-Card...

  • Page 27: 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. Removing the Hard Drive 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin"...
  • Page 28 5 Disconnect the hard-drive cable from the hard drive. 6 Lift the hard-drive assembly out of the palm-rest assembly. 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).

  • Page 29: Replacing The Hard Drive

    8 Lift the hard-drive bracket off the hard drive. screws (4) hard drive hard-drive bracket Replacing the Hard Drive 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the new hard drive from its packaging. Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive. 3 Place the hard-drive bracket on the hard drive.
  • 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. Hard Drive...

  • Page 31: 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 32: Replacing The Coin-Cell Battery

    coin-cell-battery cable connector coin-cell battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide and place the coin-cell battery on the palm-rest assembly and route the coin-cell battery cable as noted earlier. 3 Connect the coin-cell battery cable to the system-board connector.
  • Page 33 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 34 Coin-Cell Battery...

  • Page 35: 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 36 optical drive screws base cover 7 Remove the four screws (two on each side) that secure the optical-drive brackets to the optical drive. 8 Remove the optical-drive brackets from the optical drive. Optical Drive...

  • Page 37: Replacing The Optical Drive

    screws optical-drive brackets optical drive Replacing the Optical Drive 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Place the optical-drive brackets in position. 3 Replace the four screws (two on each side) that secure the optical-drive brackets to the optical drive.
  • Page 38 8 Replace the base cover (see "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 15). 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 39: 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 40: Replacing The Ac-Adapter Connector

    AC-adapter connector cable AC-adapter connector screw 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 palm-rest assembly. 3 Replace the screw that secures the AC-adapter connector to the palm-rest assembly.
  • Page 41 8 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 18). 9 Replace the base cover (see "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 15). 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 42 AC-Adapter Connector...

  • Page 43: 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 44: Replacing The Power-Button Board

    screws (2) 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 posts to place the power-button board on the palm-rest assembly. 3 Replace the two screws that secure the power-button board to the palm-rest assembly.
  • Page 45 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. Power-Button Board...
  • Page 46 Power-Button Board...

  • Page 47: Audio 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 Audio Board

    speaker cable screws (2) audio board palm-rest assembly audio-board cable Replacing the Audio Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the screw holes on the audio board with the screw holes on the palm- rest assembly.
  • Page 49 6 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 18). 7 Replace the base cover (see "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 15). 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 50 Audio Board...

  • Page 51: Battery Status-Light 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 help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery"...

  • Page 52: Replacing The Battery Status-Light Board

    battery status-light board cable battery status-light board screw Replacing the Battery Status-Light Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Slide the battery status-light-board cable into the connector on the battery status-light board and press down on the connector latch to secure the battery status-light-board cable to the connector on the battery status- light board.
  • Page 53 4 Replace the screw that secures the battery status-light board to the palm- rest assembly. 5 Replace the hard drive (see "Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 29). 6 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 18). 7 Replace the base cover (see "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 15). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer.
  • Page 54 Battery Status-Light Board...

  • Page 55: 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 56: Replacing The Fan

    palm-rest assembly fan cable screws (2) 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 palm-rest assembly. 3 Replace the two screws that secure the fan to the palm-rest assembly. 4 Connect the fan cable to the system-board connector.

  • Page 57: 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 58: Replacing The Heat Sink

    heat sink captive screws (7) palm-rest assembly 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.
  • Page 59 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. Heat Sink...
  • Page 60 Heat Sink...

  • Page 61: 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 62 12 Disconnect the audio-board cable, keyboard cable, touch-pad cable, keyboard back-light cable, display cable, power-button board cable, AC- adapter connector cable, and camera cable from the connectors on the system board. System Board...
  • Page 63 audio-board cable keyboard cable touch-pad cable keyboard back-light cable display cable power-button board cable ac-adapter connector cable camera cable 13 Remove the six screws that secure the system board to the palm-rest assembly. 14 Without pulling hard on the system board, carefully lift the system board and turn it over.

  • Page 64: Replacing The System Board

    hard drive cable battery status-light-board cable system board 16 Lift the system board off the palm-rest assembly. Replacing the System Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Connect the hard drive cable and the battery status-light-board cable to the system-board connectors.

  • Page 65: Entering The Service Tag In The Bios

    5 Connect the audio-board cable, keyboard cable, touch-pad cable, keyboard back-light cable, display cable, power-button board cable, AC-adapter connector cable, and camera cable to the connectors on the system board. 6 Replace the heat sink (see "Replacing the Heat Sink" on page 58). 7 Replace the fan (see "Replacing the Fan"...
  • Page 66 System Board...

  • Page 67: 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 68 screws (16) palm-rest assembly keyboard bracket 6 Lift the keyboard bracket off the palm-rest assembly. Keyboard...

  • Page 69: Replacing The Keyboard Bracket

    Replacing the Keyboard Bracket 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Place the keyboard bracket on the palm-rest assembly. 3 Replace the 16 screws that secure the keyboard bracket to the palm-rest assembly. 4 Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 12 in Replacing the System Board.

  • Page 70: Replacing The Keyboard

    2 Remove the keyboard bracket (see "Removing the Keyboard Bracket" on page 67). CAUTION: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time- consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. 3 Remove the eight screws that secure the keyboard to the palm-rest assembly.
  • Page 71 3 Replace the eight screws that secure the keyboard to the palm-rest assembly. 4 Replace the keyboard bracket (see "Replacing the Keyboard Bracket" on page 69). 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 72 Keyboard...

  • Page 73: 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 74: Replacing The Speakers

    speakers (2) screws (4) speaker cable Replacing the Speakers 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Place the speakers on the palm-rest assembly and route the speakers cable through the routing guides. 3 Replace the four screws (two on each side) that secure the speakers to the palm-rest assembly.
  • Page 75 6 Replace the keyboard bracket (see "Replacing the Keyboard Bracket" on page 69). 7 Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 12 in Replacing the System Board. 8 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 18). 9 Replace the base cover (see "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 15). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer.
  • Page 76 Speakers...

  • Page 77: 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 78: Replacing The Palm-Rest Assembly

    11 Remove the six screws that secure the palm-rest assembly to the display assembly. 12 Note the routing of camera cable, display cable, and Mini-Card antenna cables and remove the cables from the routing guides. 13 Lift the palm-rest assembly off the display assembly. palm-rest assembly screws CAUTION:...
  • Page 79 3 Replace the six screws that secure the palm-rest assembly to the display assembly. 4 Replace the battery status-light board (see "Replacing the Battery Status- Light Board" on page 52). 5 Replace the audio board (see "Replacing the Audio Board" on page 48). 6 Replace the ac-adapter connector (see "Replacing the AC-Adapter Connector"...
  • Page 80 Palm-Rest Assembly...

  • Page 81: 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 82: Replacing The Display Assembly

    display assembly screws (6) Replacing the Display Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Place the palm-rest assembly on the display assembly and route the display cable, camera cable, and Mini-Card antenna cables through the routing guides.

  • Page 83: Display Bezel

    5 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 18). 6 Replace the base cover (see "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 15). 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 84 3 Using your fingertips gently peel off the display bezel surround off the display bezel. display bezel surround 4 Remove the four screws that secure the display bezel to the display back cover. 5 Lift the display bezel off the display assembly. Display...

  • Page 85: Replacing The Display Bezel

    display bezel screws (4) 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 replace the four screws that secure the display bezel to the display back cover. 3 Adhere the display bezel surround along the display bezel.

  • Page 86: Display Panel

    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 81). 3 Remove the display bezel (see "Removing the Display Bezel" on page 83). 4 Remove the four screws that secure the display panel to the display back cover.

  • Page 87: Replacing The Display Panel

    6 Gently peel off the display cable from the back of the display panel. 7 Pull the tape to disconnect the display cable from the connector on the display panel. tape display cable 8 Lift the display panel off the display back cover. Replacing the Display Panel 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin"...

  • Page 88: Display Hinges

    5 Replace the four screws that secure the display panel to the display back cover. 6 Replace the display bezel (see "Replacing the Display Bezel" on page 85). 7 Replace the display assembly (see "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 82). Display Hinges Removing the Display Hinges 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin"...

  • Page 89: Replacing The Display Hinges

    display back cover screws (8) Replacing the Display Hinges 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Place the display hinges in position. 3 Replace the eight screws (four on each side) that secure the display hinges to the display back cover.
  • Page 90 Display...

  • Page 91: 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 92: Replacing The Camera Module

    camera module camera-cable connector 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 Use the alignment posts to place the camera module on the display back cover.
  • Page 93 CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer. Camera Module...
  • Page 94 Camera Module...

  • Page 95: 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 96 8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. Flashing the BIOS...

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