Dell XPS 13 9333 User Manual

XPS 13

Owner’s Manual

Computer model: XPS 9333
Regulatory model: P29G
Regulatory type: P29G003

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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Contents

Before Working Inside Your Computer 7

Before You Begin 7
Recommended Tools 7
Safety Instructions 8

After Working Inside Your Computer 9

Removing the Base Cover 10

Procedure 10

Replacing the Base Cover 11

Procedure 11

Removing the Power-Light Board 12

Prerequisites 12
Procedure 12

Replacing the Power-Light Board 13

Procedure 13
Postrequisites 13

Removing the Battery 14

Prerequisites 14
Procedure 14

Replacing the Battery 15

Procedure 15
Postrequisites 15

Removing the Speakers 16

Prerequisites 16
Procedure 16

Replacing the Speakers 18

Procedure 18
Postrequisites 18

Contents | 3

Removing the Wireless Card 19

Prerequisites 19
Procedure 19

Replacing the Wireless Card 20

Procedure 20
Postrequisites 20

Removing the Solid-State Drive 21

Prerequisites 21
Procedure 21

Replacing the Solid-State Drive 23

Procedure 23
Postrequisites 23

Removing the Heat Sink 24

Prerequisites 24
Procedure 24

Replacing the Heat Sink 25

Procedure 25
Postrequisites 25

Removing the Fan 26

Prerequisites 26
Procedure 26

Replacing the Fan 28

Procedure 28
Postrequisites 28

Removing the Power-Adapter Port 29

Prerequisites 29
Procedure 29

Replacing the Power-Adapter Port 30

Procedure 30
Postrequisites 30

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Removing the I/O Board 31

Prerequisites 31
Procedure 31

Replacing the I/O Board 33

Procedure 33
Postrequisites 33

Removing the System Board 34

Prerequisites 34
Procedure 35

Replacing the System Board 37

Procedure 37
Postrequisites 37
Entering the Service Tag in BIOS 37

Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 38

Prerequisites 38
Procedure 39

Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 40

Procedure 40
Postrequisites 40

Removing the Display Assembly 41

Prerequisites 41
Procedure 41

Replacing the Display Assembly 44

Procedure 44
Postrequisites 44

Removing the Keyboard 45

Prerequisites 45
Procedure 46

Replacing the Keyboard 47

Procedure 47
Postrequisites 47

Contents | 5

Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly 48

Prerequisites 48
Procedure 49

Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly 50

Procedure 50
Postrequisites 50

System Setup 51

Overview 51
Entering System Setup 51
Boot Sequence 56

Flashing the BIOS 58

6 | Contents

Before Working Inside Your Computer

Before You Begin

CAUTION: To avoid data loss, save and close all open files and exit all open

programs before turning off your computer.

1 Save and close all open files, exit all open programs, and turn off your computer.
2 Follow the instructions to shut down your computer based on the operating system

installed on your computer.

Windows 8:

Point to the lower or upper-right corner of the screen to open the charms sidebar

and click Settings→ Power→ Shut down.

Windows 7:

Click Start and click Shut down.

NOTE: If you are using a different operating system, see the documentation of

your operating system for shut-down instructions.

3 After the computer shuts down, disconnect it from the electrical outlet.
4 Disconnect all cables — such as power and USB cables — from your computer.
5 Disconnect all peripherals connected to your computer.

Recommended Tools

The procedures in this document require the following tools:

• Phillips screwdriver

• Torx #5 (T5) screwdriver

• Plastic scribe

Before Working Inside Your Computer | 7

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 more safety best practices,
see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

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: To avoid damaging the computer, make sure that the work surface is

flat and clean.

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.

disconnecting cables, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any

When
connector pins. When connecting cables, make sure that the ports and
connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.

CAUTION: To avoid damaging the components and cards, handle them by

edges and avoid touching pins and contacts.

their

8 | Before Working Inside Your Computer

After Working Inside Your Computer

CAUTION: Leaving stray or loose screws inside your computer may severely

damage your computer.

1 Replace all screws and make sure that no stray screws remain inside your

computer.

2 Connect any cables, peripherals, and other parts you removed before working on

your computer.

3 Connect your computer to the electrical outlet.
4 Turn on your computer.

After Working Inside Your Computer | 9

Removing the Base Cover

1

2

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information

that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Your Computer" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the
instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Procedure

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 Starting from the back of the computer, pry up the base cover using your fingertips.
4 Lift the base cover off the palm-rest assembly.

"Before Working Inside

1 base cover 2 screws (10)

10 | Removing the Base Cover

Replacing the Base Cover

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information

that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Your Computer" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the
instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Procedure

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

into place.

2 Using a Torx 5 screwdriver, replace the screws that secure the base cover to the

palm-rest assembly.

"Before Working Inside

Replacing the Base Cover | 11

Removing the Power-Light Board

1

2

3

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information

that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Your Computer" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the
instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Prerequisites

Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 10.

Procedure

1 Lift the connector latch and, using the pull-tab, disconnect the power-light board

cable from the system

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

board.

"Before Working Inside

1 screw 2 power-light board

3 power-light board cable

12 | Removing the Power-Light Board

Replacing the Power-Light Board

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information

that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Your Computer" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the
instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Procedure

1 Align the screw hole on the power-light board with the screw hole on the

palm-rest assembly.

2 Replace the screw that secures the power-light board to the palm-rest assembly.
3 Slide the power-light board cable into the power-light board cable connector on

the system board and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable.

Postrequisites

Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 11.

"Before Working Inside

Replacing the Power-Light Board | 13

Removing the Battery

3

2

1

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information

that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Your Computer" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the
instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Prerequisites

1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 10.
2 Disconnect the power-light board cable from the system board. See "Removing the

Power-Light Board" on page 12.

Procedure

1 Disconnect the battery cable from the system board.
2 Remove the screws that secure the battery to the palm-rest assembly.
3 Lift the battery off the palm-rest assembly.

"Before Working Inside

1 screws (8) 2 battery

3 battery cable

14 | Removing the Battery

Replacing the Battery

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information

that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Your Computer" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the
instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Procedure

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

assembly.

2 Replace the screws that secure the battery to the palm-rest assembly.
3 Connect the battery cable to the system board.

Postrequisites

1 Connect the power-light board cable to the system board. See "Replacing the

Power-Light Board" on page 13.

2 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 11.

"Before Working Inside

Replacing the Battery | 15

Removing the Speakers

1

2

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information

that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Your Computer" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the
instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Prerequisites

1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 10.
2 Disconnect the power-light board cable from the system board. See "Removing the

Power-Light Board" on page 12.

3 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 14.

Procedure

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

"Before Working Inside

1 I/O cable 2 I/O board

2 Disconnect the left-speaker cable from the I/O board.
3 Release the wireless-card cables from the routing guide on the left speaker.
4 Remove the screws that secure the left speaker to the palm-rest assembly.

16 | Removing the Speakers

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

1

2

3

1

2

1 screws (2) 2

3 left-speaker cable

routing guide

6 Remove the wireless-card cables from the routing guide on the right speaker.
7 Disconnect the right-speaker cable from the system board.
8 Remove the screws that secure the right speaker to the palm-rest assembly.
9 Lift the right speaker off the palm-rest assembly.

1 screws (2) 2 right-speaker cable

Removing the Speakers | 17

Replacing the Speakers

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information

that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
Your Computer" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the
instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Procedure

1 Align the screw holes on the left speaker with the screw holes on the

palm-rest assembly.

2 Replace the screws that secure the left speaker to the palm-rest assembly.
3 Route the wireless-card cables through the routing guide on the left speaker.
4 Connect the left-speaker cable to the I/O board connector.
5 Connect the I/O cable to the I/O board and the system board.
6 Align the screw holes on the right speaker with the screw holes on the

palm-rest assembly.

7 Replace the screws that secure the right speaker to the palm-rest assembly.
8 Connect the right-speaker cable to the system board.
9 Route the wireless-card cables through the routing guide on the right speaker.

Postrequisites

1 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 15.
2 Connect the power-light board cable to the system board. See "Replacing the

Power-Light Board" on page 13.

3 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 11.

"Before Working Inside

18 | Replacing the Speakers