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Dell Latitude XT3
Owner's Manual
Regulatory Model: P17G
Regulatory Type: P17G001

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  • Page 1 Dell Latitude XT3 Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: P17G Regulatory Type: P17G001...
  • Page 2 WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Copyright © 2014 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. This product is protected by U.S. and international copyright and intellectual property laws. Dell and the Dell logo are trademarks of Dell Inc. in the United States ™...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Working on Your Computer..............9 ................9 Before Working Inside Your Computer .......................10 Recommended Tools ....................11 Turning Off Your Computer ................11 After Working Inside Your Computer 2 Tablet PC Features...................13 ........................13 Introduction ......................13 User Modes ..............13 Using Your Tablet PC in the Tablet Mode .....................
  • Page 4 ......................26 Touch Tuning ........................26 Pen Tab ...............27 Pen Features and Pen Battery Status .................... 28 Interaction Options Tab ................28 Troubleshooting for N-Trig Digitizer .....................28 Installation Issues ....................29 Performance Issues ....................30 Removing the Battery ....................31 Installing the Battery 3 Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card..........
  • Page 5 ..........47 Removing the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card ..........48 Installing the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card 10 Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Card........49 .......... 49 Removing the Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Card ........... 50 Installing the Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Card 11 Coin-Cell Battery..................
  • Page 6 18 Display Closure Sensor................. 69 ................69 Removing the Display Closure Sensor ................70 Installing the Display Closure Sensor 19 ExpressCard Reader................73 .................73 Removing the ExpressCard Reader ..................74 Installing the ExpressCard Reader 20 Smart Card Reader.................77 ...................77 Removing the Smart Card Reader ..................
  • Page 7 .................... 95 Installing the System Board 27 Power Connector................... 97 ..................97 Removing the Power Connector ..................98 Installing the Power Connector 29 Display Bezel..................101 ..................101 Removing the Display Bezel ................... 101 Installing the Display Bezel 29 Display Bezel..................103 ..................103 Removing the Display Panel ...................105 Installing the Display Panel 30 Camera....................
  • Page 8 Removing the LVDS Camera Cable ....................129 Installing the LVDS Cable 37 Specifications..................131 ........................131 Specifications 38 System Setup..................137 ........................137 Overview ....................137 Entering System Setup ....................137 System Setup Options 39 Contacting Dell..................147 ......................147 Contacting Dell...

  • Page 9: Working On Your Computer

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

  • Page 10: Recommended Tools

    NOTE: The color of your computer and certain components may appear differently than shown in this document. To avoid damaging your computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer. Ensure that your work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched.

  • Page 11: Turning Off Your Computer

    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. Shut down the operating system: – In Windows 8: Using a touch-enabled device: Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, opening the Charms menu and select Settings.
  • Page 12 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. Connect any external devices, such as a port replicator, battery slice, or media base, and replace any cards, such as an ExpressCard.

  • Page 13: Tablet Pc Features

    Tablet PC Features Introduction Your computer is a Tablet PC that has the following features: • User Modes • Tablet Buttons • Tablet PC Interface • Tablet Settings User Modes You can use your Tablet PC in two different modes: •...

  • Page 14: Tablet Pc Buttons

    By definition, notebook mode is always in landscape orientation. Tablet PC Buttons Your Tablet PC has three tablet buttons located beside the power button. In order for these buttons to function properly, Dell Control Point System Manager must be installed.

  • Page 15: Scroll Buttons

    <Ctrl><Alt><Del>key sequence in the notebook mode. Screen rotate button — While the Dell control point button — Press Tablet-PC is in tablet mode, use the this button to view and configure screen rotate button to change the...

  • Page 16: Tablet Pc Interface

    • To select objects, press and release the scroll control when it is in the center/neutral position. • To launch context sensitive menus, press and hold the scroll control until a complete circle is drawn on the display then release. This is equivalent to clicking the right mouse button on a notebook computer.

  • Page 17: Using Your Tablet Pc In Windows 7

    Feature Description Windows Microsoft Vista/ Windows Windows 7 Input Tablet Input Panel and icon change size device- according to pen or touch being used. sensitive tools Tablet Special Tablet cursor used for Tablet-PC Cursor functions as opposed to a standard mouse pointer.

  • Page 18: Using Pen As A Mouse

    Figure 2. Pen and Touch — Touch Usage Using Pen as a Mouse You can use the pen the same way you use a mouse or touch pad with a notebook computer. Holding the pen near the display makes a small cursor appear. Moving the pen moves the cursor.

  • Page 19: Working With Files

    Working With Files You can open, delete, or move many files or folders at one time by selecting multiple items from a list. Using a tablet pen, hover over one item at a time and select the check box that appears to the left of each item. To activate the check boxes: Go to Control Panel.

  • Page 20: Entering Text

    Figure 3. Table PC Input Panel The writing pad and character pad have a number pad, a symbol pad, and web quick keys to help you quickly and accurately enter these types of text. These quick keys are hidden when you start to write, but appear after you insert or delete your writing. NOTE: By default, Input Panel automatically switches to the touch keyboard when you place the insertion point in a box for entering a password.
  • Page 21 directional gestures. When a pen flick is recognized, the Tablet PC performs the action assigned. Figure 4. Default Pen Flicks You can customize the pen flicks by performing the following action: • Start→Control Panel→ Pen and Touch and clicking on the Flicks tab.

  • Page 22: Using Your Tablet Pc In Windows Xp

    Figure 5. Pen and Touch — Pen Flicks Using Your Tablet PC in Windows XP You can use different input devices on your Tablet PC. The standard keyboard touch pad are present, you can also opt for the electrostatic pen or just use your finger as an input device Using Pen as a Mouse You can use the pen the same way you use a mouse or touch pad with a notebook...

  • Page 23: Using Pen As A Pen

    Lifting your finger from this point opens up the corresponding submenu. Tablet and Pen Settings You can access the Table and Pen Settings from the Control Panel. You can also access it from the Dell Control Point Manager.

  • Page 24: Tablet Pc Settings

    Figure 7. Pen and Touch Window The following are the different sections that is available in the Pen and Touch window. They are: • Settings — Allows you to define the right/left handedness, location of the menu and calibration settings. •...

  • Page 25: Digitizer Options Tab

    • • Interactive Options Digitizer Options Tab The Digitizer Options tab is used for the following • Input mode selection • Touch tuning Figure 8. N-trig DuoSense Digitizer Settings — Digitizer options Input Mode The N-trig DuoSense Digitizer applet has four operating modes: •...

  • Page 26: Touch Tuning

    NOTE: Only a single hand contact is allowed with the digitizer for proper execution. To change from Touch only mode: Click or tap on the N-trig applet icon in the system tray. On the applet window, select the desired mode and click OK •...

  • Page 27: Pen Features And Pen Battery Status

    Figure 9. N-Trig DuoSense Digitizer Settings — Pen Pen Features and Pen Battery Status You can configure the pen buttons. There are two buttons on the pen and they are referred as: • Pen button #1 — This button is defined as the lowermost button on the pen shaft. By default, this button set to right-click functionality.

  • Page 28: Interaction Options Tab

    Interaction Options Tab In the Interaction Options tab, you can control the sound effects when operating the system in various modes. Figure 10. N-trig Duo Sense Digitizer Settings — Interaction options You can select the .WAV file that need to be played when the finger touches the screen. Click the Play button icon to test the sound.

  • Page 29: Performance Issues

    of the firmware on the digitizer will remain unchanged and will be compatible for Windows 7. To revert the firmware to the default version, you have to rollback the application • Installing Windows 7 bundle over Windows Vista/Windows XP – If you have upgraded the operating system to Windows 7 from Windows Vista/ Windows XP, without uninstalling the N-Trig bundle, the firmware will remain unchanged and will be compatible for Windows Vista/Windows XP.

  • Page 30: Removing The Battery

    Figure 12. Device Manager — Digitizers If the device is recognized, try to uninstall the N-trig bundle and reinstall. If the device is not recognized, check if you see it under Unknown Devices and update the driver for the unknown device In Windows 7, after successfully installing the N-trig bundle you have to check if the Tablet PC Components check box (in Windows Features) is selected.

  • Page 31: Installing The Battery

    Remove the battery from the computer. Installing the Battery Slide the battery back into the computer. The release latch automatically click into the lock position. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.

  • Page 33: Subscriber Identity Module (Sim) Card

    Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card Removing the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer. Remove the battery. Press and release the SIM card located on the battery wall.

  • Page 34: Installing The Subscriber Identity Module (Sim) Card

    Slide the SIM card from the computer. Installing the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card Insert the SIM card into the slot. Replace the battery. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.

  • Page 35: Expresscard

    ExpressCard Removing the ExpressCard Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer. Remove the battery. Press in on the ExpressCard. Slide the ExpressCard out of the computer.

  • Page 36: Installing The Expresscard

    Installing the ExpressCard Insert the ExpressCard into the slot until it clicks into place. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.

  • Page 37: Back Panel

    Back Panel Removing the Back Panel Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer. Remove the battery. Remove the screws that secure the back panel. Slide the back panel toward the back of the computer and lift it away from the computer.

  • Page 38: Installing The Back Panel

    Installing the Back Panel Attach the back panel to the back of the computer. Tighten the screws to secure the back panel. Replace the battery. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.

  • Page 39: Hard Drive

    Hard Drive Removing the Hard Drive Assembly Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer. Remove the battery. Remove the back panel. Remove the screws that secure the hard drive to the computer.
  • Page 40 Pull the hard drive out of the computer. Remove the screw from the hard-drive bracket. Remove the hard-drive bracket and slide the rubber from the hard drive.

  • Page 41: Installing The Hard Drive Assembly

    Installing the Hard Drive Assembly Attach the hard-drive bracket and the rubber to the hard drive. Tighten the screw to secure the hard-drive bracket and the rubber. Insert the hard drive into the compartment. Tighten the screws to secure the hard drive to the computer. Replace the back panel.

  • Page 43: Memory

    Memory Removing the Memory Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer. Remove the battery. Remove the back panel. Pry the retention clips away from the memory module.

  • Page 44: Installing The Memory

    Remove the memory module from the computer. Installing the Memory Insert the memory module into the slot. Press down the memory until the securing clips secure the memory. Replace the back panel. Replace thebattery. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.

  • Page 45: Bluetooth Card

    Bluetooth Card Removing the Bluetooth Module Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer. Remove the battery. Remove the screw that secures the bluetooth module. Disconnect the bluetooth cable from the bluetooth module.

  • Page 46: Installing The Bluetooth Module

    Remove the bluetooth module. Installing the Bluetooth Module Place the bluetooth module on the slot in the battery compartment. Connect the bluetooth cable to the bluetooth module. Tighten the screw to secure the bluetooth to the computer. Replace the battery. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.

  • Page 47: Wireless Local Area Network (Wlan) Card

    Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card Removing the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer. Remove the battery. Remove the back panel. Disconnect the WLAN antenna cables from the card.

  • Page 48: Installing The Wireless Local Area Network (Wlan) Card

    Remove the screw that secures the WLAN card to the system board. Remove the WLAN card from the computer. Installing the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card Insert the WLAN card into the slot. Tighten the screws to secure the WLAN card to the system board. Connect the antenna cables to the WLAN card.

  • Page 49: Wireless Wide Area Network (Wwan) Card

    Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Card Removing the Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Card Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer. Remove the battery. Remove the back panel. Disconnect the WWAN antenna cables from the card.

  • Page 50: Installing The Wireless Wide Area Network (Wwan) Card

    Remove the screw that secures the WWAN card to the system board. Remove the WWAN card from the computer. Installing the Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Card Insert the WWAN card into the slot. Tighten the screws to secure the WWAN card to the system board. Connect the antenna cables to the WWAN card.

  • Page 51: Coin-Cell Battery

    Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer. Remove the battery. Remove the back panel. Remove the WWAN card. Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable from the system board.

  • Page 52: Installing The Coin-Cell Battery

    Remove the coin-cell battery. Installing the Coin-Cell Battery Place the coin-cell battery into the slot. Connect the coin-cell battery cable to the system board. Replace the WWAN card. Replace the back panel. Replace the battery. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.

  • Page 53: Base Cover

    Base Cover Removing the Base Cover Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer. Remove the battery. Remove the back panel. Remove the hard drive assembly. Remove the screws that secure the base cover.

  • Page 54: Installing The Base Cover

    Disengage the base cover from the edges and remove it from the computer Installing the Base Cover Attach the base cover until the edges snap into place. Tighten the screws to secure the base cover. Replace the hard drive assembly. Replace the back panel.

  • Page 55: Heat Sink

    Heat Sink Removing the Heat Sink Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer. Remove the battery. Remove the back panel. Remove the hard drive assembly. Remove the base cover. Disconnect the fan cable from the system board...

  • Page 56: Installing The Heat Sink

    Loosen the captive screws on the heat sink and remove the screws on the fan. Lift the heat sink to remove it from the computer. Installing the Heat Sink Place the heat sink in the heat sink compartment. Tighten the captive screws to secure the heat sink. Tighten the screws to secure the fan to the system board.

  • Page 57: Processor

    Processor Removing the Processor Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer. Remove the battery. Remove the back panel. Remove the hard drive assembly. Remove the base cover. Remove the heat sink. Rotate the processor-cam screw in counter-clockwise direction.

  • Page 58: Installing The Processor

    Lift and remove the processor from the computer. Lift the heat sink up to remove it from the computer. Installing the Processor Insert the processor into the socket. Tighten the processor-cam screw in clockwise direction to secure the processor. Replace the heat sink. Replace the base cover.

  • Page 59: Keyboard Trim

    Keyboard Trim Removing the Keyboard Trim Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer. Remove the battery. Disengage the keyboard trim and remove it from the computer. Installing the Keyboard Trim Press the keyboard trim down along all the edges, until it clicks into place. Replace the battery.

  • Page 61: Keyboard

    Keyboard Removing the Keyboard Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer. Remove the battery. Remove the back panel. Remove the keyboard trim. Remove the screws that secure the keyboard on the back of the computer.
  • Page 62 Flip the computer and remove the screws that secure the keyboard. Flip the keyboard and disconnect the keyboard-data cable from the system board. Remove the keyboard from the computer.

  • Page 63: Installing The Keyboard

    Peel off the mylar tape that secures the keyboard data cable to the back of the keyboard. Installing the Keyboard Affix the mylar tape to secure the keyboard data cable to the back of the keyboard. Place the keyboard on the palmrest to align with the screw holes. Connect the keyboard data cable to the system board.

  • Page 65: Palmrest

    Palmrest Removing the Palmrest Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer. Remove the battery. Remove the back panel. Remove the keyboard trim. Remove the hard drive assembly. Remove the back cover. Remove the screws that secure the palmrest to the back of the computer.
  • Page 66 Flip the computer and remove the screws that secure the palmrest. Disconnect the touchpad cable from the system board. 10. Lift the palmrest and remove it from the computer.

  • Page 67: Installing The Palmrest

    Installing the Palmrest Connect the touch pad cable to the system board. Tighten the screws on the palmrest. Flip the computer and tighten the screws to secure the palmrest to the system board. Replace the base cover. Replace the hard drive assembly. Replace the keyboard.

  • Page 69: Display Closure Sensor

    Display Closure Sensor Removing the Display Closure Sensor Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer. Remove the battery. Remove the back panel. Remove the keyboard trim. Remove the hard drive assembly. Remove the base cover. Remove the palmrest. Disconnect the display closure sensor flex cable from the system board.

  • Page 70: Installing The Display Closure Sensor

    Remove the screw that secures the display closure sensor. 10. Remove the display closure sensor from the computer. Installing the Display Closure Sensor Place the display closure sensor in the compartment. Tighten the screw to secure the display closure sensor to the system board. Connect the display closure sensor flex cable to the system board.
  • Page 71 11. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.

  • Page 73: Expresscard Reader

    ExpressCard Reader Removing the ExpressCard Reader Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer. Remove the battery. Remove the back panel. Remove the keyboard trim. Remove the hard drive assembly. Remove the base cover. Remove the palmrest. Disconnect the ExpressCard reader's flat flex conductor (FFC) cable from the system board.

  • Page 74: Installing The Expresscard Reader

    Remove the screws that secure the ExpressCard reader. 10. Push the ExpressCard reader towards the side and remove it from the computer. Installing the ExpressCard Reader Insert the ExpressCard reader in the compartment. Tighten the screws to secure the ExpressCard reader to the back of the computer. Connect the ExpressCard reader's flex cable to the system board.
  • Page 75 11. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.

  • Page 77: Smart Card Reader

    Smart Card Reader Removing the Smart Card Reader Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer. Remove the battery. Remove the back panel. Remove the keyboard trim. Remove the hard drive assembly. Remove the base cover. Remove the palmrest. Disconnect the smart card reader flex cable from the system board.

  • Page 78: Installing The Smart Card Reader

    Lift and remove the smart card reader from the computer. Installing the Smart Card Reader Place the smart card reader in the compartment. Connect the smart card reader flex cable to the system board. Replace the palmrest. Replace the back cover. Replace the hard drive assembly.

  • Page 79: Wireless Switch

    Wireless Switch Removing the WLAN Switch Board Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer. Remove the battery . Remove the back panel. Remove the keyboard trim. Remove the hard drive assembly. Remove the base cover. Remove the palmrest. Disconnect the WLAN switch board flex cable from the system board.

  • Page 80: Installing The Wlan Switch Board

    Remove the screws that secure the WLAN switch board to the computer. 10. Remove the WLAN switch board from the computer. Installing the WLAN Switch Board Place the WLAN switch board in the compartment. Tighten the screws to secure the WLAN switch board. Connect the WLAN switch board flex cable to the system board.

  • Page 81: Speaker

    Speaker Removing the Speakers Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer. Remove the battery. Remove the back panel. Remove the keyboard trim. Remove the hard drive assembly. Remove the base cover. Remove the ExpressCard reader. Remove the palmrest. Disconnect the smart card reader and bluetooth cables from the system board.
  • Page 82 10. Disconnect the speaker cable from the system board. 11. Loosen screws that secure the speakers. 12. Unthread the speaker cable and remove the speakers from the computer.

  • Page 83: Installing The Speakers

    Installing the Speakers Connect the speaker cable to the system board. Attach the speakers and thread the speaker cables through the holder. Tighten the screws to secure the right and left speakers. Connect the smart card reader and the bluetooth cables to the system board. Replace the palmrest.

  • Page 85: Bluetooth Cable

    Bluetooth Cable Removing the Bluetooth Cable Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer. Remove the battery. Remove the back panel. Remove the keyboard trim. Remove the hard drive assembly. Remove the base cover. Remove the palmrest. Disconnect bluetooth cable from the bluetooth module and the system board. Installing the Bluetooth Cable Connect the bluetooth cable to the bluetooth module and the system board Replace the palmrest.
  • Page 86 Replace the keyboard trim. Replace the back panel. Replace the battery. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.

  • Page 87: Modem Connector

    Modem Connector Removing the Modem Connector Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer. Remove the battery. Remove the back panel. Remove the keyboard trim. Remove the hard drive assembly. Remove the back cover. Remove the palmrest. Disconnect the modem connector cable from the system board.
  • Page 88 Unthread the DC-In cable from its route. 10. Remove the screw that secures the modem-connector bracket. 11. Lift and remove the modem-connector bracket.

  • Page 89: Installing The Modem Connector

    12. Lift and remove the modem-connector. Installing the Modem Connector Insert the modem connector in the slot. Attach the modem-connector bracket to the modem connector. Tighten the screw to secure the modem connector. Flip the computer and connect the modem-connector cable to the system board. Replace the palmrest.

  • Page 91: Display Bezel

    Display Bezel Removing the Display Bezel Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer. Remove the battery. Disengage the display bezel from the right edge and remove the top and the bottom bezel. Installing the Display Bezel Place the display bezel in line with the top cover. Start from the lower corner and press the display bezel until it snaps into place.

  • Page 93: System Board

    System Board Removing the System Board Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer. Remove the battery. Remove the SIM card. Remove the SD card. Remove the back panel. Remove the keyboard trim. Remove the hard drive assembly. Remove the memory. Remove the WLAN card.
  • Page 94 16. Disconnect the cables from the back of the computer. 17. Flip the computer and disconnect the cables from the system board. 18. Remove the screws that secure the system board.

  • Page 95: Installing The System Board

    19. Lift the right edge of the system board to release it from the port connectors on the left and remove the system board. Installing the System Board Place the system board. Tighten the screws to secure the system board. Connect the cables to the system board.

  • Page 97: Power Connector

    Power Connector Removing the Power Connector Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer. Remove the battery. Remove the SIM card. Remove the SD card. Remove the back panel. Remove the keyboard trim. Remove the hard drive assembly Remove the memory. Remove the WLAN card.

  • Page 98: Installing The Power Connector

    17. Unthread the power connector cable from the routing channel. 18. Lift and remove the power connector from the computer. Installing the Power Connector Route the power connector cables and insert the power connector in the slot. Replace the system board. Replace the palmrest.
  • Page 99 11. Replace the hard drive assembly. 12. Replace the keyboard. 13. Replace the keyboard trim. 14. Replace the back panel. 15. Replace the SD card. 16. Replace the SIM card. 17. Replace the battery. 18. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.

  • Page 101: Display Bezel

    Display Bezel Removing the Display Bezel Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer. Remove the battery. Disengage the display bezel from the right edge and remove the top and the bottom bezel. Installing the Display Bezel Place the display bezel in line with the top cover. Start from the lower corner and press the display bezel until it snaps into place.

  • Page 103: Display Bezel

    Display Bezel Removing the Display Panel Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer. Remove the battery. Remove the display bezel. Remove the screws that secure the display panel.
  • Page 104 Flip the display panel in the keyboard. Disconnect the LVDS and the touchscreen cables from the back of the display panel. Remove the display panel from the display assembly.

  • Page 105: Installing The Display Panel

    Installing the Display Panel Place the display panel onto the keyboard. Connect the LVDS and the touchscreen cables to the display panel. Rotate the display panel over the top cover. Tighten the screws to secure the display panel. Replace the display bezel. Replace the battery.

  • Page 107: Camera

    Camera Removing the Camera Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer. Remove the battery. Remove the display bezel. Remove the display panel. Disconnect the cable from the camera module...

  • Page 108: Installing The Camera

    Remove the screw that secures the camera. Lift the camera module to remove it. Installing the Camera Place the camera on the top edge of the display back cover. Tighten the screw to secure the camera. Connect the cable to the camera. Replace the display panel.

  • Page 109: Display Function Board And Cable

    Display Function Board and Cable Removing the Display Function Board Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer. Remove the battery. Remove the display bezel. NOTE: Removal of the top bezel is not required. Remove the screws that secure the display function board.
  • Page 110 Flip the display function board. Disconnect the power and the fingerprint cables. Remove the display function board.

  • Page 111: Installing The Display Function Board

    Installing the Display Function Board Connect the display power and the fingerprint cables to the connector. Attach the display function board to the display assembly. Tighten the screws to secure the display function board. Replace the display bezel. Replace the battery. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.

  • Page 113: Display Power Board

    Display Power Board Removing the Display Power Board Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer. Remove the battery. Remove the display bezel. NOTE: Removal of the top bezel is not required. Remove the screws that secure the display power board.
  • Page 114 Flip the power board. Disconnect the cable from the display power board. Remove the display power board.

  • Page 115: Installing The Display Power Board

    Installing the Display Power Board Connect the display power cable to the connector. Attach the display power board to the display assembly. Tighten the screws to secure the display power board. Replace the display bezel. Replace the battery. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.

  • Page 117: Fingerprint Board

    Fingerprint Board Removing the Display Fingerprint Board and Cable Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer. Remove the battery. Remove the display bezel. NOTE: Removal of the top bezel is not required. Remove the display function board. Remove the screws that secure the fingerprint board.
  • Page 118 Lift the fingerprint board to remove it. To remove the fingerprint board cable, remove the hinge assembly. Disconnect the camera cable from the camera module.

  • Page 119: Installing The Display Fingerprint Board And Cable

    Remove the display fingerprint board cable from the display back cover. Installing the Display Fingerprint Board and Cable Attach the display function board cable to the display back cover. Attach the fingerprint board to the display assembly. Tighten the screws to secure the fingerprint board. Replace the display function board.

  • Page 121: Display Assembly

    Display Assembly Removing the Display Assembly Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer. Remove the battery. Remove the back panel. Remove the hard drive. Remove the base cover. Disconnect the following cables from the bottom of the computer: –...
  • Page 122 Unthread all the cables from the routing channels. Remove the screws that secure the display assembly Lift the bottom base of the computer to separate it from the display assembly.

  • Page 123: Installing The Display Assembly

    Installing the Display Assembly Attach the display assembly to the computer. Thread the WLAN, WWAN, LVDS, and function board cables through the hole on the computer. Tighten the screws to secure the display assembly. Replace the back panel. Replace the hard drive. Replace the base cover.

  • Page 125: Display Hinges

    Display Hinges Removing the Display Hinge Assembly Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer. Remove the battery. Remove the back panel. Remove the hard drive. Remove the base cover. Remove the display assembly. Remove the display hinge cover from display hinge.
  • Page 126 Remove the display hinge cap from the display hinge. To remove the display hinges, remove display bezel. 10. Remove the screws that secure the display hinges.

  • Page 127: Installing The Display Hinge Assembly

    11. Remove the display hinges from the display back cover. Installing the Display Hinge Assembly Attach the display hinges to the display back cover. Tighten the screws to secure the display hinges. Attach the display hinge cap to the display hinges. Attach the display hinge cover to the display hinges Replace the display bezel.

  • Page 129: Low-Voltage Differential Signaling (Lvds) Camera Cable

    Low-Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) Camera Cable Removing the LVDS Camera Cable Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer. Remove the battery. Remove the back panel. Remove the hard drive. Remove the base cover. Remove the display assembly. Remove the hinge assembly. Remove the LVDS cable from the display back cover.
  • Page 130 Replace the display assembly. Replace the base cover. Replace the hard drive. Replace the back panel. Replace the battery. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.

  • Page 131: Specifications

    For comprehensive specification of your computer go to Specifications’ section in your Owner’s Manual available on the support site at dell.com/support. For more information about the configuration of your computer, go to Help and Support in your Windows operating system and select the option to view information about your computer.
  • Page 132 Memory Memory connector two SODIMM slots Memory capacity 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB Memory type DDR3 1333 MHz Minimum memory 2 GB Maximum memory up to 8 GB Audio Type HD audio Controller IDT 92HD90 Stereo Conversion Stereo Conversion 24-Bit (analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog) Interface: Internal...
  • Page 133 Ports and Connectors • one eSATA/USB 2.0–compliant connector Memory card reader smart card/SD card/ExpressCard IEEE 1394 4-pin connector HDMI 19–pin connector Display Type HD WLED Brightness 198 nits, 306 nits Size 13.30 inches Active area (X/Y) 293.42 mm (H) x 164.97 mm (V) Dimensions: 307.60 mm (H ) x 183.10 mm (V) Height...
  • Page 134 Keyboard • Japan: 87 Layout QWERTY / AZERTY / Kanji Touchpad X/Y position resolution (graphics table 600 dpi mode) Size: Width 80 mm Height 40 mm Battery Type 44 Whr lithium ion 76 Whr lithium ion Dimensions: Depth 266 mm (10.50 inches) 286.30 mm (11.27 inches) Height 13.10 mm (0.51 inch)
  • Page 135 Camera Camera and Microphone 1 Megapixel HD with array Microphone (Optional) Maximum Resolution 1200 x 800 pixels Stylus Pen Type electronic, battery powered Pen Weight 20.0 ± 2.0 Grms Pen Length 131.6 ± 1.0 mm Battery Type AAAA, replaceable Pen Battery Lifetime 18 months on typical usage Functions hover, tip, one\two side switch...
  • Page 136 Physical Height with a WLED panel 30.90 mm (1.22 inches) Width 323.00 mm (12.72 inches) Depth 221.70 mm (8.73 inches) Weight (Minimum) 1.98 kg (4.38 lb) (with 6-cell battery and lightweight solid state drive) Expansion Bus Bus type two USB 2.0 and one USB2.0/e-SATA Bus speed 480 MHz Express Card...

  • Page 137: System Setup

    Entering System Setup Turn on (or restart) your computer. When the blue DELL logo is displayed, you must watch for the F2 prompt to appear. Once the F2 prompt appears, press <F2> immediately. NOTE: The F2 prompt indicates that the keyboard has initialized. This prompt can appear very quickly, so you must watch for it to display, and then press <F2>...
  • Page 138 General System Information This section lists the primary hardware features of your computer. • System Information • Memory Information • Processor Information • Device Information Battery Information Displays the battery status and the type of AC adapter connected to the computer Boot Sequence Allows you to change the order in which the computer attempts to find an operating system.
  • Page 139 System Configuration • COM1 (Default Setting) • COM2 • COM3 • COM4 NOTE: The operating system may allocate resources even if the setting is disabled. Parallel Port Allows you to configure the parallel port on the docking station. The options are: •...
  • Page 140 System Configuration • Disable USB Controller (Default Setting) Keyboard illumination Allows you to configure the keyboard illumination feature. The options are: • Disabled (Default Setting) • Level is 25% • Level is 50% • Level is 50% • Levels is 100% Miscellaneous Devices Allows you to enable or disable the following devices: •...
  • Page 141 Security NOTE: Deleting the admin password automatically deletes the system password and the hard drive password. NOTE: Successful password changes take effect immediately. Default Setting: Not set System Password Allows you to set, change or delete the system password. NOTE: Successful password changes take effect immediately.
  • Page 142 Security If disabled the setup options are locked by the admin password. TPM Security Allows you to enable the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) during POST. Default Setting: The option is disabled. Computrace Allows you to activate or disable the optional Computrace software The options are: •...
  • Page 143 Performance default. Allows you to enable or disable multi-core support for the processor. The options are: • All (Default Setting) • • Intel SpeedStep Allows you to enable or disable the Intel SpeedStep feature. Default Setting: Enable Intel SpeedStep C States Control Allows you to enable or disable the additional processor sleep states.
  • Page 144 Power Management NOTE: This feature is only functional when the AC power adapter is connected. If the AC power adapter is removed during Standby, the system setup will remove power from all of the USB ports to conserve battery power. Wireless Radio Control Allows you to enable or disable the feature that automatically switches from wired or wireless networks...
  • Page 145 POST Behavior Numlock Enable Allows you to enable the Numlock option when the computer boots. Default Setting: Enable Network USB Emulation Allows you to enable or disable the Legacy USB Emulation. Default Setting: Enable Legacy USB Emulation is selected. Fn Key Emulation Allows you to set the option where the <Scroll Lock>...
  • Page 146 Wireless Wireless Switch Allows to set the wireless devices that can be controlled by the wireless switch. The options are: • WWAN • WLAN • Bluetooth Default Setting: All the options are selected. Wireless Device Enable Allows you to enable or disable the wireless devices. Maintenance Service Tag Displays the Service Tag of your computer.

  • Page 147: Contacting Dell

    Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: Visit dell.com/support Select your support category.

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