Dell XPS 11 User manual

XPS 11
Service Manual
Computer model: XPS 9P33
Regulatory model: P16T
Regulatory type: P16T001

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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© 2013 Dell Inc.
Trademarks used in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, and XPS™ are trademarks of Dell Inc.
2013 - 10 Rev. A00

Contents | 3
Contents
Before Working Inside Your Computer 5
Before You Begin 5
Recommended Tools 5
Safety Instructions 6
After Working Inside Your Computer 7
Removing the Base Cover 8
Procedure 8
Replacing the Base Cover 10
Procedure 10
Removing the Battery 11
Prerequisites 11
Procedure 11
Replacing the Battery 12
Procedure 12
Postrequisites 12
Removing the Wireless Card 13
Prerequisites 13
Procedure 13
Replacing the Wireless Card 14
Procedure 14
Postrequisites 14
Removing the mSATA Card 15
Prerequisites 15
Procedure 15
Replacing the mSATA Card 16
Procedure 16
Postrequisites 16

4| Contents
Removing the Fan 17
Prerequisites 17
Procedure 17
Replacing the Fan 18
Procedure 18
Postrequisites 18
Removing the Display Assembly 19
Prerequisites 19
Procedure 19
Replacing the Display Assembly 23
Procedure 23
Postrequisites 23
Removing the System Board 24
Prerequisites 24
Procedure 24
Replacing the System Board 30
Procedure 30
Postrequisites 30
Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 30
Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly 31
Prerequisites 31
Procedure 31
Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly 33
Procedure 33
Postrequisites 33
Flashing the BIOS 34

Before Working Inside Your Computer | 5
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.
1Save and close all open files, exit all open programs, and turn off your computer.
Point to the lower or upper-right corner of the screen to open the charms sidebar
and click Settings→Power→Shut down.
NOTE: If you are using a different operating system, see the documentation of
your operating system for shut-down instructions.
2After the computer shuts down, disconnect it from the electrical outlet.
3Disconnect all cables — such as power and USB cables — from your computer.
4Disconnect all peripherals, including media cards, connected to your computer.
Recommended Tools
The procedures in this document require the following tools:
•Phillips screwdriver
•Torx #5 (T5) screwdriver
•Plastic scribe

6| Before Working Inside Your Computer
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.
When disconnecting cables, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any
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
their edges and avoid touching pins and contacts.
CAUTION: Press and eject any installed card from the media-card reader.

After Working Inside Your Computer | 7
After Working Inside Your Computer
CAUTION: Leaving stray or loose screws inside your computer may severely
damage your computer.
1Replace all screws and make sure that no stray screws remain inside your
computer.
2Connect any cables, peripherals, and other parts you removed before working on
your computer.
3Connect your computer to the electrical outlet.
4Turn on your computer.

8| Removing the Base Cover
Removing the Base Cover
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before Working Inside
Your Computer" on page 5. After working inside your computer, follow the
instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 7.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1Close the display, and turn the computer over.
2Release the system badge and turn it over.
1base cover 2system badge
1
2

Removing the Base Cover | 9
3Remove the screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly.
4Loosen the captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly.
5Place the computer with the rear side facing you, and gently pry up the base cover.
1screws (Torx) (6) 2base cover
3captive screws (4) 4screw (Phillips)
1
2
4
3

10 | Replacing 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 "Before Working Inside
Your Computer" on page 5. After working inside your computer, follow the
instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 7.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1Place the base cover on the palm-rest assembly and snap the base cover into place.
2Tighten the captive screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly.
3Replace the screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly.
4Turn the system badge over and snap it into place.

Removing the Battery | 11
Removing the Battery
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before Working Inside
Your Computer" on page 5. After working inside your computer, follow the
instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 7.
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 8.
Procedure
1Disconnect the battery cable from the system board.
2Remove the screws that secure the battery to the palm-rest assembly.
3Lift the battery, along with its cable, off the palm-rest assembly.
4Turn the computer over, open the display, and press the power button for about
five seconds to ground the system board.
1battery cable 2screws (3)
3battery 4palm-rest assembly
12
3
4

12 | Replacing 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 "Before Working Inside
Your Computer" on page 5. After working inside your computer, follow the
instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 7.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1Close the display and turn the computer over.
2Align the screw holes on the battery with the screw holes on the
palm-rest assembly.
3Replace the screws that secure the battery to the palm-rest assembly.
4Connect the battery cable to the system board.
Postrequisites
Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 10.

Removing the Wireless Card | 13
Removing the Wireless Card
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before Working Inside
Your Computer" on page 5. After working inside your computer, follow the
instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 7.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 8.
2Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 11.
Procedure
1Peel off the conductive tape that covers the antenna cables.
2Disconnect the antenna cables from the wireless card.
3Remove the screw that secures the wireless card to the system board.
4Slide and remove the wireless card out of the wireless-card connector.
1conductive tape 2screw
3antenna cables (2) 4wireless card
5wireless-card connector
1
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4
5

14 | Replacing the Wireless Card
Replacing the Wireless Card
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before Working Inside
Your Computer" on page 5. After working inside your computer, follow the
instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 7.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the wireless card, do not place any cables under it.
1Align the notch on the wireless card with the tab on the wireless-card connector.
2Insert the wireless card at an angle into the wireless-card connector.
3Press the other end of the wireless card down and replace the screw that secures
the wireless card to the system board.
4Connect the antenna cables to the wireless card.
The following table provides the antenna-cable color scheme for the wireless card
supported by your computer.
5Adhere the conductive tape to the antenna cables.
Postrequisites
1Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 12.
2Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 10.
Connectors on the wireless card Antenna-cable color
Main (white triangle)
Auxiliary (black triangle)
white
black

Removing the mSATA Card | 15
Removing the mSATA Card
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before Working Inside
Your Computer" on page 5. After working inside your computer, follow the
instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 7.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 8.
2Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 11.
Procedure
1Remove the screw that secures the mSATA card to the palm-rest assembly.
2Slide the mSATA card out of the mSATA-card connector.
1screw 2mSATA card
3mSATA-card connector
1
3
2

16 | Replacing the mSATA Card
Replacing the mSATA Card
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before Working Inside
Your Computer" on page 5. After working inside your computer, follow the
instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 7.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1Align the notch on the mSATA card with the tab on the mSATA-card connector.
2Insert the mSATA card at an angle into the mSATA-card connector.
3Press the other end of the mSATA card down and replace the screw that secures
the mSATA card to the palm-rest assembly.
Postrequisites
1Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 12.
2Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 10.

Removing the Fan | 17
Removing the Fan
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before Working Inside
Your Computer" on page 5. After working inside your computer, follow the
instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 7.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 8.
2Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 11.
Procedure
1Lift the connector latch and disconnect the fan cable from the system board.
2Remove the screws that secure the fan to the palm-rest assembly.
3Lift the fan, along with its cable, off the palm-rest assembly.
1fan 2screws (2)
3palm-rest assembly 4fan cable
5connector latch
1
2
3
4
5

18 | ReplacingtheFan
Replacing the Fan
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before Working Inside
Your Computer" on page 5. After working inside your computer, follow the
instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 7.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1Align the screw holes on the fan with the screw holes on the palm-rest assembly.
2Replace the screws that secure the fan to the palm-rest assembly.
3Slide the fan cable into the system-board connector and press down on the
connector latch to secure the cable.
Postrequisites
1Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 12.
2Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 10.

Removing the Display Assembly | 19
Removing the Display Assembly
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before Working Inside
Your Computer" on page 5. After working inside your computer, follow the
instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 7.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 8.
2Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 11.
Procedure
1Carefully rotate the palm-rest assembly to an angle of 180 degrees.
1palm-rest assembly 2display assembly
1
2

20 | Removing the Display Assembly
2Turn the computer over.
1palm-rest assembly 2display assembly
1
2