Dell XPS13-4040SLV, L321X, P29G User Manual

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Dell XPS 13

Owner’s Manual

Computer model: L321x

Regulatory model: P29G

Regulatory type: P29G001

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed.

WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

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Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

© 2012 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 XPSare 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 under license.

Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.

Regulatory model: P29G

Regulatory type: P29G001

2012 - 01

Rev. A00

Contents

1 Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices . . . . . 9

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

10

Recommended Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

10

2After Working Inside Your Computer . . . . 11

3Base Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

 

Removing the Base Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13

 

Replacing the Base Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

14

4

Power-Light Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

15

 

Prerequisites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

15

 

Removing the Power-Light Board . . . . . . . . . . . .

15

 

Replacing the Power-Light Board . . . . . . . . . . . .

16

 

Postrequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

16

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Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

17

 

Prerequisites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

17

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Removing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

17

Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

18

Postrequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

18

6 Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

19

Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

19

Removing the Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

19

Replacing the Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

22

Postrequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

22

7 Wireless Mini-Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

23

Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

23

Removing the Mini-Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

24

Replacing the Mini-Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

25

Postrequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

26

8 Solid-State Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

27

Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

27

Removing the Solid-State Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . .

27

Replacing the Solid-State Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . .

28

Postrequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

28

4 Contents

9 Heat Sink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

29

 

 

 

Prerequisites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

29

 

 

 

Removing the Heat Sink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

29

 

 

 

Replacing the Heat Sink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

30

 

 

 

Postrequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

30

 

 

10

Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

31

 

 

 

Prerequisites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

31

 

 

 

Removing the Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

31

 

 

 

Replacing the Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

33

 

 

 

Postrequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

33

 

 

11

Power-Adapter Connector . . . . . . . . . . .

35

 

 

 

Prerequisites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

35

 

 

 

Removing the Power-Adapter Connector . . . . . . . .

35

 

 

 

Replacing the Power-Adapter Connector . . . . . . . .

37

 

 

 

Postrequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

38

 

 

12

I/O Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

39

 

 

 

Prerequisites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

39

 

 

 

Removing the I/O Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

40

 

 

 

Replacing the I/O Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

40

 

 

 

Contents

 

 

5

 

 

Postrequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

13 System Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

43

Removing the System Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

44

Replacing the System Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

46

Postrequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

47

Entering the Service Tag in BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . .

47

14 Coin-Cell Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

49

Removing the Coin-Cell Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . .

50

Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . .

50

Postrequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

51

15 Display Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

53

Removing the Display Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . .

53

Replacing the Display Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . .

56

Postrequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

57

6 Contents

16

Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

59

 

Prerequisites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

59

 

Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

60

 

Replacing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

61

 

Postrequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

61

17

Palm-Rest Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

63

 

Prerequisites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

63

 

Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly . . . . . . . . . . .

64

 

Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly . . . . . . . . . . .

64

 

Postrequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

65

18

System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

67

 

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

67

 

Entering System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Flashing the BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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8 Contents

Before You Begin

Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices

CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer.

1Save and close all open files and exit all open programs.

2Click Start and click Shut Down.

Microsoft Windows shuts down and then the computer turns off.

NOTE: If you are using a different operating system, see the documentation of your operating system for shut-down instructions.

3Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.

4Disconnect all telephone cables, network cables, and attached devices from your computer.

5After the computer is unplugged, press and hold the power button for about 5 seconds to ground the system board.

Before You Begin

 

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Safety Instructions

Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and ensure your 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 dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer, ensure that the work surface is flat and clean.

CAUTION: To avoid damaging the components and cards, handle them by their edges and avoid touching pins and contacts.

WARNING: Disconnect all power sources before opening the computer cover or panels. After you finish working inside the computer, replace all covers, panels, and screws before connecting to the power source.

CAUTION: Only a certified service technician is authorized to remove the computer cover and access any of the components inside the computer. See the safety instructions for complete information about safety precautions, working inside your computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.

CAUTION: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate static electricity, which could harm internal components.

CAUTION: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, not on the cable itself. Some cables have connectors with locking tabs or thumb-screws that you must disengage before disconnecting the cable. When disconnecting cables, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. When connecting cables, ensure that the connectors and ports are correctly oriented and aligned.

CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device.

Recommended Tools

The procedures in this document may require the following tools:

Torx 5 screwdriver

Phillips screwdriver

Plastic scribe

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Before You Begin

 

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After Working Inside Your Computer

After you complete replacement procedures, ensure the following:

Replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer

Connect any external devices, cables, cards, and any other part(s) you removed before working on your computer

Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets

CAUTION: Before turning on your computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may damage your computer.

After Working Inside Your Computer

 

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After Working Inside Your Computer

 

3

Base Cover

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Removing the Base Cover

1 Close the display and turn the computer over.

2 Using a Torx 5 screwdriver, remove the screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly.

3 Using your fingertips, lift the base cover starting from the back of your computer.

4 Remove the base cover off the palm-rest assembly.

1

2

1

base cover

2

screws (10)

Base Cover

 

13

 

Replacing the Base Cover

1Align the base cover with the palm-rest assembly and press the base cover into place.

2Using a Torx 5 screwdriver, replace the screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly.

3Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.

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Base Cover

 

Dell XPS13-4040SLV, L321X, P29G User Manual

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Power-Light Board

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Prerequisites

1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 13.

Removing the Power-Light Board

1Lift the connector latch and pull the pull-tab to disconnect the power-light board cable from the connector on the I/O board.

2Remove the screw that secures the power-light board to the palm-rest assembly.

3Lift the power-light board off the palm-rest assembly.

1

2

3

1

screw

2 power-light board cable

 

 

3

power-light board

 

 

 

 

 

Power-Light Board

 

15

 

 

 

Replacing the Power-Light Board

1Align the screw hole on the power-light board with the screw hole on the palm-rest assembly.

2Replace the screw that secures the power-light board to the palm-rest assembly.

3Slide the power-light board cable into the system-board connector and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable.

Postrequisites

1Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 14.

2Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.

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Power-Light Board

 

5

Battery

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Prerequisites

1Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 13.

2Remove the power-light board.

See "Removing the Power-Light Board" on page 15.

Removing the Battery

1Disconnect the battery cable from the system-board.

2Remove the screws that secure the battery to the palm-rest assembly.

3Lift the battery off the palm-rest assembly.

1

2

3

1

screws (8)

2

battery

3

battery cable

 

 

Battery 17

Replacing the Battery

1Align the screw holes on the battery with the screw holes on the palm-rest assembly.

2Replace the screws that secure the battery to the palm-rest assembly.

3Connect the battery cable to the system-board.

Postrequisites

1Replace the power-light board.

See "Replacing the Power-Light Board" on page 16.

2Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 14.

3Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.

18 Battery

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Speakers

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Prerequisites

1Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 13.

2Remove the power-light board.

See "Removing the Power-Light Board" on page 15.

3Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 17.

Removing the Speakers

Left Speaker

1Disconnect the I/O cable from the I/O board connector and system-board connector.

1

 

2

3

 

 

 

 

1

I/O cable

2

I/O board connector

3

system-board connector

 

 

Speakers 19

2Disconnect the left-speaker cable from the I/O board connector.

3Release the Mini-Card cables from the routing guide on the left speaker.

4Remove the two screws that secure the left speaker to the palm-rest assembly.

5Lift the left speaker off the palm-rest assembly.

1

 

2

3

 

1

screws (2)

2

routing guide

3

left-speaker cable

 

 

20 Speakers

Right Speaker

1Disconnect the right-speaker cable from the system-board connector.

2Remove the two screws that secure the right speaker to the palm-rest assembly.

3Lift the right speaker off the palm-rest assembly.

1

2

1

screws (2)

2

right-speaker cable

Speakers 21

Replacing the Speakers

Left Speaker

1Align the screw holes on the left speaker with the screw holes on the palm-rest assembly.

2Replace the two screws that secure the left speaker to the palm-rest assembly.

3Route the mini-card cables through the routing guide on the left speaker.

4Connect the left-speaker cable to the I/O board connector.

5Connect the I/O cable to the I/O board connector and system-board connector.

Right Speaker

1Align the screw holes on the right speaker with the screw holes on the palm-rest assembly.

2Replace the two screws that secure the right speaker to the palm-rest assembly.

3Connect the right-speaker cable to the system-board connector.

Postrequisites

1Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 18.

2Replace the power-light board.

See "Replacing the Power-Light Board" on page 16.

3Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 14.

4Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11.

22 Speakers

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Wireless Mini-Card

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for mini-cards from sources other than Dell.

If you ordered a wireless mini-card with your computer, the card is already installed.

Your computer has one half mini-card slot which supports a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) + Bluetooth combo card.

Prerequisites

1Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 13.

2Remove the power-light board.

See "Removing the Power-Light Board" on page 15.

3Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 17.

4Remove the right speaker. See "Removing the Speakers" on page 19.

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.

Wireless Mini-Card

 

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