Dell XPS 15-9570 User manual

XPS 15
Service Manual
Computer Model: XPS 15-9570
Regulatory Model: P56F
Regulatory Type: P56F002

Notes, cautions, and warnings
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
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may be trademarks of their respective owners.
2018 - 05
Rev. A00

Contents
1 Before working inside your computer............................................................................................................. 8
Before you begin ............................................................................................................................................................... 8
Safety instructions............................................................................................................................................................. 8
Recommended tools.......................................................................................................................................................... 9
Screw list.............................................................................................................................................................................9
2 After working inside your computer.............................................................................................................. 11
3 Removing the base cover............................................................................................................................. 12
Procedure.......................................................................................................................................................................... 12
4 Replacing the base cover............................................................................................................................. 14
Procedure.......................................................................................................................................................................... 14
5 Removing the battery (half-length)..............................................................................................................15
Prerequisites......................................................................................................................................................................15
Procedure.......................................................................................................................................................................... 15
6 Replacing the battery (half-length).............................................................................................................. 16
Procedure.......................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Post-requisites.................................................................................................................................................................. 16
7 Removing the battery (full-length)............................................................................................................... 17
Prerequisites...................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Procedure...........................................................................................................................................................................17
8 Replacing the battery (full-length)............................................................................................................... 18
Procedure.......................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Post-requisites.................................................................................................................................................................. 18
9 Removing the memory modules................................................................................................................... 19
Prerequisites......................................................................................................................................................................19
Procedure.......................................................................................................................................................................... 19
10 Replacing the memory modules.................................................................................................................. 21
Procedure.......................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Post-requisites..................................................................................................................................................................22
11 Removing the hard drive............................................................................................................................. 23
Prerequisites..................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Procedure..........................................................................................................................................................................23
12 Replacing the hard drive.............................................................................................................................26
Procedure..........................................................................................................................................................................26
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Post-requisites..................................................................................................................................................................26
13 Removing the solid-state drive (half-length).............................................................................................. 27
Prerequisites..................................................................................................................................................................... 27
Procedure..........................................................................................................................................................................27
14 Replacing the solid-state drive (half-length).............................................................................................. 29
Procedure..........................................................................................................................................................................29
Post-requisites..................................................................................................................................................................29
15 Removing the solid-state drive (full-length)............................................................................................... 30
Prerequisites..................................................................................................................................................................... 30
Procedure..........................................................................................................................................................................30
16 Replacing the solid-state drive (full-length)............................................................................................... 32
Procedure..........................................................................................................................................................................32
Post-requisites..................................................................................................................................................................32
17 Removing the speakers...............................................................................................................................33
Prerequisites..................................................................................................................................................................... 33
Procedure..........................................................................................................................................................................33
18 Replacing the speakers.............................................................................................................................. 35
Procedure..........................................................................................................................................................................35
Post-requisites..................................................................................................................................................................35
19 Removing the wireless card........................................................................................................................36
Prerequisites..................................................................................................................................................................... 36
Procedure..........................................................................................................................................................................36
20 Replacing the wireless card....................................................................................................................... 38
Procedure..........................................................................................................................................................................38
Post-requisites..................................................................................................................................................................39
21 Removing the fans..................................................................................................................................... 40
Prerequisites..................................................................................................................................................................... 40
Procedure..........................................................................................................................................................................40
22 Replacing the fans..................................................................................................................................... 43
Procedure..........................................................................................................................................................................43
Post-requisites..................................................................................................................................................................43
23 Removing the heat sink..............................................................................................................................44
Prerequisites..................................................................................................................................................................... 44
Procedure..........................................................................................................................................................................44
24 Replacing the heat sink..............................................................................................................................46
Procedure..........................................................................................................................................................................46
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Post-requisites..................................................................................................................................................................46
25 Removing the system-board assembly....................................................................................................... 47
Prerequisites..................................................................................................................................................................... 47
Procedure..........................................................................................................................................................................47
26 Replacing the system-board assembly.......................................................................................................50
Procedure......................................................................................................................................................................... 50
Post-requisites................................................................................................................................................................. 50
27 Removing the audio daughter-board...........................................................................................................51
Prerequisites...................................................................................................................................................................... 51
Procedure.......................................................................................................................................................................... 51
28 Replacing the audio daughter-board.......................................................................................................... 53
Procedure..........................................................................................................................................................................53
Post-requisites..................................................................................................................................................................53
29 Removing the coin-cell battery..................................................................................................................54
Prerequisites..................................................................................................................................................................... 54
Procedure..........................................................................................................................................................................54
30 Replacing the coin-cell battery.................................................................................................................. 56
Procedure......................................................................................................................................................................... 56
Post-requisites................................................................................................................................................................. 56
31 Removing the keyboard.............................................................................................................................. 57
Prerequisites..................................................................................................................................................................... 57
Procedure..........................................................................................................................................................................57
32 Replacing the keyboard............................................................................................................................. 59
Procedure......................................................................................................................................................................... 59
Post-requisites................................................................................................................................................................. 59
33 Removing the power-button module..........................................................................................................60
Prerequisites..................................................................................................................................................................... 60
Procedure......................................................................................................................................................................... 60
34 Replacing the power-button module.......................................................................................................... 62
Procedure..........................................................................................................................................................................62
Post-requisites..................................................................................................................................................................62
35 Removing the ngerprint reader daughter-board (optional).......................................................................63
Prerequisites..................................................................................................................................................................... 63
Procedure..........................................................................................................................................................................63
36 Replacing the ngerprint reader daughter board (optional)....................................................................... 65
Procedure......................................................................................................................................................................... 65
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Post-requisites................................................................................................................................................................. 65
37 Removing the display assembly..................................................................................................................66
Prerequisites..................................................................................................................................................................... 66
Procedure......................................................................................................................................................................... 66
38 Replacing the display assembly..................................................................................................................69
Procedure......................................................................................................................................................................... 69
Post-requisites................................................................................................................................................................. 69
39 Removing the power-adapter port............................................................................................................. 70
Prerequisites..................................................................................................................................................................... 70
Procedure..........................................................................................................................................................................70
40 Replacing the power-adapter port............................................................................................................. 72
Procedure..........................................................................................................................................................................72
Post-requisites..................................................................................................................................................................72
41 Removing the antenna cover...................................................................................................................... 73
Prerequisites..................................................................................................................................................................... 73
Procedure..........................................................................................................................................................................73
42 Replacing the antenna cover......................................................................................................................75
Procedure..........................................................................................................................................................................75
Post-requisites..................................................................................................................................................................75
43 Removing the antenna module................................................................................................................... 76
Prerequisites..................................................................................................................................................................... 76
Procedure..........................................................................................................................................................................76
44 Replacing the antenna module................................................................................................................... 78
Procedure..........................................................................................................................................................................78
Post-requisites..................................................................................................................................................................78
45 Removing the palm-rest assembly............................................................................................................. 79
Prerequisites..................................................................................................................................................................... 79
Procedure..........................................................................................................................................................................79
46 Replacing the palm-rest assembly.............................................................................................................. 81
Procedure.......................................................................................................................................................................... 81
Post-requisites.................................................................................................................................................................. 81
47 Downloading drivers...................................................................................................................................82
Downloading the audio driver.........................................................................................................................................82
Downloading the graphics driver....................................................................................................................................82
Downloading the chipset driver......................................................................................................................................83
Downloading the USB driver.......................................................................................................................................... 84
Downloading the chipset driver......................................................................................................................................84
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Downloading the network driver....................................................................................................................................85
48 System setup.............................................................................................................................................86
Boot Sequence.................................................................................................................................................................86
Navigation keys................................................................................................................................................................ 86
BIOS overview.................................................................................................................................................................. 87
Entering BIOS setup program.........................................................................................................................................87
Enabling or disabling the USB in BIOS setup program.......................................................................................... 87
Identifying the hard drive in BIOS setup program..................................................................................................87
Checking the system memory in BIOS setup program..........................................................................................87
System setup options......................................................................................................................................................88
49 System and setup password...................................................................................................................... 94
Assigning a system password and setup password..................................................................................................... 94
Deleting or changing an existing system setup password.......................................................................................... 95
Clearing forgotten passwords........................................................................................................................................ 95
Clearing CMOS settings................................................................................................................................................. 95
Real Time Clock (RTC) battery reset............................................................................................................................ 95
Flashing BIOS (USB key)................................................................................................................................................ 95
50 Troubleshooting.........................................................................................................................................96
Flashing the BIOS............................................................................................................................................................ 96
Reinstall Windows using a USB recovery drive............................................................................................................96
Fixing a no-boot issue caused by USB-boot support..................................................................................................96
Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) diagnostics................................................................................... 97
Running the ePSA Diagnostics.................................................................................................................................97
Diagnostics........................................................................................................................................................................97
Flea power release........................................................................................................................................................... 98
Wi-Fi power cycle............................................................................................................................................................ 99
51 Getting help and contacting Dell............................................................................................................... 100
Self-help resources.........................................................................................................................................................100
Contacting Dell............................................................................................................................................................... 100
Contents 7

Before working inside your computer
NOTE: The images in this document may dier from your computer depending on the conguration you ordered.
Topics:
• Before you begin
• Safety instructions
• Recommended tools
• Screw list
Before you begin
1 Save and close all open les and exit all open applications.
2 Shut down your computer. Click Start > Power > Shut down.
NOTE: If you are using a dierent operating system, see the documentation of your operating system for shut-down
instructions.
3 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
4 Disconnect all attached network devices and peripherals, such as keyboard, mouse, and monitor from your computer.
5 Remove any media card and optical disc from your computer, if applicable.
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 www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
WARNING: Disconnect all power sources before opening the computer cover or panels. After you nish working inside the
computer, replace all covers, panels, and screws before connecting to the electrical outlet.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer, ensure that the work surface is at and clean.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the components and cards, handle them by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts.
CAUTION: You should only perform troubleshooting and repairs as authorized or directed by the Dell technical assistance team.
Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. See the safety instructions that shipped
with the product or at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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 ports and
connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.
CAUTION: Press and eject any installed card from the media-card reader.
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8 Before working inside your computer

Recommended tools
The procedures in this document may require the following tools:
• Phillips screwdriver #0
• Phillips screwdriver #1
• Torx #5 (T5) screwdriver
• Plastic scribe
Screw list
The following table provides the list of screws that are used for securing dierent components to the computer.
Table 1. Screw list
Component Secured to Screw type Quantity Screw image
Base cover Palm-rest assembly M2x3 T5 10
Base cover Palm-rest assembly M2x8 2
Battery (half-length) Palm-rest assembly M2x4 4
Battery (full-length) Palm-rest assembly M2x4 7
Hard-drive cage Hard-drive assembly M2x4 4
Solid-state drive (half-
length)
System board M2x3 1
Solid-state drive Solid-state drive bracket M2x2 1
Solid-state drive (full-
length)
System board M2x3 1
Speakers Palm-rest assembly M2x2 4
Fan System board M2x4 4
Heat-sink assembly System board M2x3 5/4
Display-cable bracket System board M2x2 1
System board Palm-rest assembly M2x4 5
Audio daughter-board System board M2x3 2
Before working inside your computer 9

Component Secured to Screw type Quantity Screw image
Keyboard Palm-rest assembly M1.6x1.5 31
Display hinges Palm-rest assembly M2.5x5 6
Power-adapter port Palm-rest assembly M2x3 1
Antenna module Display assembly M2x4 4
10 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 ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer.
2 Connect any external devices, peripherals, or cables you removed before working on your computer.
3 Replace any media cards, discs, or any other parts that you removed before working on your computer.
4 Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets.
5 Turn on your computer.
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After working inside your computer 11

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. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside
your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Close the display, and turn the computer over.
2 Turn the system badge over and remove the two screws (M2x8) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly.
3 Remove the 10 screws (M2x3 T5) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly.
Figure 1. Removing the base cover
1base cover 2 system badge
3 screws (12)
4 Using a plastic scribe, gently pry the base cover o the palm-rest assembly.
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12 Removing the base cover

Figure 2. Prying the base cover o the computer base
1 base cover
Removing the base cover 13

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. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside
your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Place the base cover on the palm-rest assembly and snap it into place.
2 Replace the 10 screws (M2x3 T5) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly.
3 Replace the two screws (M2x8) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly.
4 Turn the system badge over, and snap it into place.
5 Turn the computer over.
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14 Replacing the base cover

Removing the battery (half-length)
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. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside
your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Topics:
• Prerequisites
• Procedure
Prerequisites
Remove the base cover.
Procedure
1 Remove the four screws (M2x4) that secure the battery to the palm-rest assembly.
2 Disconnect the battery cable from the system board.
3 Lift the battery o the palm-rest assembly.
Figure 3. Removing the battery
1battery cable 2 screws (4)
3 battery 4 palm-rest assembly
4 Turn the computer over, open the display, and press the power button for ve seconds to ground the system board.
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Removing the battery (half-length) 15

Replacing the battery (half-length)
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. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside
your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Topics:
• Procedure
• Post-requisites
Procedure
1 Align the screw holes on the battery with the screw holes on the palm-rest assembly.
2 Replace the four screws (M2x4) that secure the battery to the palm-rest assembly.
3 Connect the battery cable to the system board.
Post-requisites
Replace the base cover.
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16 Replacing the battery (half-length)

Removing the battery (full-length)
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. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside
your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Topics:
• Prerequisites
• Procedure
Prerequisites
Remove the base cover.
Procedure
NOTE: The hard drive is not available on systems shipped with 6-cell (full-length) battery.
1 Remove the seven screws (M2x4) that secure the battery to the palm-rest assembly.
2 Disconnect the battery cable from the system board.
3 Lift the battery o the palm-rest assembly.
Figure 4. Removing the battery
1palm-rest assembly 2 battery cable
3 screws (7) 4 battery
4 Turn the computer over, open the display, and press the power button for ve seconds to ground the system board.
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Removing the battery (full-length) 17

Replacing the battery (full-length)
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. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside
your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Topics:
• Procedure
• Post-requisites
Procedure
NOTE: The hard drive is not available on systems shipped with 6-cell (full-length) battery.
1 Align the screw holes on the battery with the screw holes on the palm-rest assembly.
2 Replace the seven screws (M2x4) that secure the battery to the palm-rest assembly.
3 Connect the battery cable to the system board.
Post-requisites
Replace the base cover.
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18 Replacing the battery (full-length)

Removing the memory modules
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. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside
your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Topics:
• Prerequisites
• Procedure
Prerequisites
1 Remove the base cover.
2 Remove the battery (half-length) or the battery (full-length).
Procedure
1 Using your ngertips, spread the securing clips apart on each end of the memory-module slot until the memory module pops up.
2 Slide and remove the memory module from the memory-module slot.
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Removing the memory modules 19

Figure 5. Removing the memory modules
1memory module 2 securing clips (2)
3 memory-module slot
20 Removing the memory modules