Dell XPS 13 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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Trademarks used in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, and XPS™are trademarks of Dell Inc.;
Microsoft®and Windows®
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States and/or other countries; Bluetooth®is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG,
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Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.
2013 - 11 Rev. A00

Contents | 3
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

4| Contents
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

Contents | 5
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

6| Contents
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

Before Working Inside Your Computer | 7
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.
2Follow 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.
3After the computer shuts down, disconnect it from the electrical outlet.
4Disconnect all cables — such as power and USB cables — from your computer.
5Disconnect 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

8| 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.

After Working Inside Your Computer | 9
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.

10 | 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 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
1Close the display and turn the computer over.
2Using a Torx 5 screwdriver, remove the screws that secure the base cover to the
palm-rest assembly.
3Starting from the back of the computer, pry up the base cover using your fingertips.
4Lift the base cover off the palm-rest assembly.
1base cover 2screws (10)
1
2

Replacing the Base Cover | 11
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 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
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.

12 | Removing the Power-Light Board
Removing the Power-Light Board
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 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
1Lift the connector latch and, using the pull-tab, disconnect the power-light board
cable from the system 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.
1screw 2power-light board
3power-light board cable
1
2
3

Replacing the Power-Light Board | 13
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 "Before Working Inside
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
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 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.

14 | Removing the Battery
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 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
1Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 10.
2Disconnect the power-light board cable from the system board. See "Removing the
Power-Light Board" on page 12.
Procedure
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.
1screws (8) 2battery
3battery cable
3
2
1

Replacing the Battery | 15
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 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
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
1Connect the power-light board cable to the system board. See "Replacing the
Power-Light Board" on page 13.
2Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 11.

16 | Removing the Speakers
Removing the Speakers
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 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
1Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 10.
2Disconnect the power-light board cable from the system board. See "Removing the
Power-Light Board" on page 12.
3Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 14.
Procedure
1Disconnect the I/O cable from the I/O board and the system board.
2Disconnect the left-speaker cable from the I/O board.
3Release the wireless-card cables from the routing guide on the left speaker.
4Remove the screws that secure the left speaker to the palm-rest assembly.
1I/O cable 2I/O board
1
2

Removing the Speakers | 17
5Lift the left speaker off the palm-rest assembly.
6Remove the wireless-card cables from the routing guide on the right speaker.
7Disconnect the right-speaker cable from the system board.
8Remove the screws that secure the right speaker to the palm-rest assembly.
9Lift the right speaker off the palm-rest assembly.
1screws (2) 2routing guide
3left-speaker cable
1screws (2) 2right-speaker cable
1
2
3
1
2

18 | Replacing the Speakers
Replacing the Speakers
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 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
1Align the screw holes on the left speaker with the screw holes on the
palm-rest assembly.
2Replace the screws that secure the left speaker to the palm-rest assembly.
3Route the wireless-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 and the system board.
6Align the screw holes on the right speaker with the screw holes on the
palm-rest assembly.
7Replace the screws that secure the right speaker to the palm-rest assembly.
8Connect the right-speaker cable to the system board.
9Route the wireless-card cables through the routing guide on the right speaker.
Postrequisites
1Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 15.
2Connect the power-light board cable to the system board. See "Replacing the
Power-Light Board" on page 13.
3Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 11.

Removing the Wireless Card | 19
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 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
1Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 10.
2Disconnect the power-light board cable from the system board. See "Removing the
Power-Light Board" on page 12.
3Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 14.
Procedure
1Disconnect the wireless-card cables from the wireless card.
2Remove the screw that secures the wireless card to the system board.
3Slide and remove the wireless card out of the wireless-card connector.
1screw 2wireless card
3wireless-card connector
1
3
2

20 | 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 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
1Align the notch on the wireless card with the tab in the wireless-card connector.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the wireless card, never place cables under the
wireless card.
2Slide 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 wireless-card cables to the wireless card.
The following table provides the wireless-card cable color scheme for the wireless
card supported by your computer.
Postrequisites
1Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 15.
2Connect the power-light board cable to the system board. See "Replacing the
Power-Light Board" on page 13.
3Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 11.
Connectors on the Wireless Card Wireless-Card Cable
Color Scheme
WLAN + Bluetooth (2 cables)
Main WLAN + Bluetooth (white triangle)
Auxiliary WLAN + Bluetooth (black triangle)
white
black