Dell XPS L701X User manual

Dell™XPS™L701XServiceManual
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
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October 2010 Rev. A00
Regulatorymodel:P09EseriesRegulatorytype:P09E001
Before You Begin
Battery
Module Cover
Memory Module(s)
Wireless Mini-Card(s)
Hard Drive(s)
Optical Drive
Palm-Rest Assembly
Keyboard
Power-Button Board
Coin-Cell Battery
Display
Internal Card With Bluetooth®Wireless Technology
Camera Module
Top Cover
Subwoofer
AC-Adapter Connector
Fan
Heat Sink
Processor Module
I/O Board
TV Antenna Connector
USB Board
System Board
Speakers
Flashing the BIOS
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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TV Antenna Connector
Dell™XPS™L701XServiceManual
Removing the TV Antenna Connector
Replacing the TV Antenna Connector
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Removing the TV Antenna Connector
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).
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3. Remove the module cover (see Removing the Module Cover).
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4. Remove the memory module(s) (see Removing the Memory Module(s)).
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5. Follow the instructions in step 5 in Removing the Hard Drive(s).
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6. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Optical Drive).
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7. Remove the palm-rest assembly (see Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly).
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8. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).
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9. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly).
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10. Remove the Mini-Card(s) (see Removing the Mini-Card(s)).
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11. Remove the bluetooth card (see Removing the Bluetooth Card).
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12. Follow the instructions from step 13 to step 18 in Removing the Top Cover.
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13. Disconnect the speaker cable from the connector on the I/O board.
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 www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Onlyacertifiedservicetechnicianshouldperformrepairsonyourcomputer.DamageduetoservicingthatisnotauthorizedbyDell™
is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on your computer).
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the
computer.

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14. Turn the top-cover assembly over.
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15. Remove the I/O board (see Removing the I/O Board).
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16. Make note of the TV antenna connector cable routing and remove the cable from the routing guides.
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17. Remove the two screws that secure the TV antenna connector to the top cover.
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18. Carefully ease the TV antenna connector off the slot in the top cover and lift it off the top cover.
Replacing the TV Antenna Connector
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Align the TV antenna connector with the slot on the top cover and place the TV antenna connector on the top cover.
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3. Replace the two screws that secure the TV antenna connector to the top cover.
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4. Route the TV antenna connector cable through the routing guides.
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5. Replace the I/O board (see Replacing the I/O Board).
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6. Connect the speaker cable to the connector on the I/O board.
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7. Follow the instructions from step 11 to step 15 in Replacing the Top Cover.
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8. Replace the bluetooth card (see Replacing the Bluetooth Card).
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9. Replace the Mini-Card(s) (see Replacing the Mini-Card(s)).
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10. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly).
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11. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard).
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12. Replace the palm-rest assembly (see Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly).
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13. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive).
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14. Follow the instructions in step 5 in Replacing the Hard Drive(s).
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15. Replace the memory module(s) (see Replacing the Memory Module(s)).
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speaker cable
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TV antenna connector
2
TV antenna connector cable
3
top cover

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16. Replace the module cover (see Replacing the Module Cover).
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17. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery).
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CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may
result in damage to the computer.

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Audio Video Board
Dell™Inspiron™One2305/2310ServiceManual
Removing the Audio Video (AV) Board
Replacing the Audio Video (AV) Board
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Removing the Audio Video (AV) Board
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the back cover (see Removing the Back Cover).
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3. Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 5 in Removing the Front Stand.
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4. Remove the AV board shield (see Removing the Audio Video (AV) Board Shield).
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5. Disconnect the AV board cables from the connectors on the AV board.
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6. Remove the five screws that secure the AV board to the chassis.
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7. Lift the AV board away from the chassis.
Replacing the Audio Video (AV) Board
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Align the screw holes on the AV board with the screw holes on the chassis.
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3. Replace the five screws that secure the AV board to the chassis.
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4. Connect the AV board cables to the connectors on the AV board.
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5. Replace the AV board shield (see Replacing the Audio Video (AV) Board Shield).
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6. Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in Replacing the Front Stand.
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7. Replace the back cover (see Replacing the Back Cover).
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 www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Onlyacertifiedservicetechnicianshouldperformrepairsonyourcomputer.DamageduetoservicingthatisnotauthorizedbyDell™
is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on your computer).
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AV board
2
screws (5)

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8. Connect your computer and all attached devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
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CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may
result in damage to the computer.

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Audio Video Board Shield
Dell™Inspiron™One2305/2310ServiceManual
Removing the Audio Video (AV) Board Shield
Replacing the Audio Video (AV) Board Shield
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Removing the Audio Video (AV) Board Shield
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the back cover (see Removing the Back Cover).
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3. Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 5 in Removing the Front Stand.
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4. Remove the three screws that secure the AV board shield to the chassis.
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5. Lift the AV board shield away from the chassis.
Replacing the Audio Video (AV) Board Shield
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Align the screw holes on the AV board shield with the screw holes on the chassis.
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3. Replace the three screws that secure the AV board shield to the chassis.
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4. Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in Replacing the Front Stand.
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5. Replace the back cover (see Replacing the Back Cover).
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6. Connect your computer and all attached devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
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 www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Onlyacertifiedservicetechnicianshouldperformrepairsonyourcomputer.DamageduetoservicingthatisnotauthorizedbyDell™
is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on your computer).
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AV-board shield
2
screws (3)
CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may
result in damage to the computer.

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Audio Video Board Cable
Dell™Inspiron™One2305/2310ServiceManual
Removing the Audio Video (AV) Board Cable
Replacing the Audio Video (AV) Board Cable
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Removing the Audio Video (AV) Board Cable
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the back cover (see Removing the Back Cover).
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3. Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 5 in Removing the Front Stand.
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4. Remove the AV board shield (see Removing the Audio Video (AV) Board Shield).
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5. Disconnect the AV board cable from the connector on the AV Board.
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6. Remove the AV board (see Removing the Audio Video (AV) Board).
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7. Remove the system board (see Removing the System Board).
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8. Remove the display panel (see Removing the Display Panel).
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9. Make note of the AV board cable routing and release the cable from the securing tapes.
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10. Remove the AV board cable from the routing guide.
Replacing the Audio Video (AV) Board Cable
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Route the AV board cable through the routing guide and secure it with the tapes.
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3. Replace the system board (see Replacing the System Board).
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4. Replace the display panel (see Replacing the Display Panel).
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 www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Onlyacertifiedservicetechnicianshouldperformrepairsonyourcomputer.DamageduetoservicingthatisnotauthorizedbyDell™
is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on your computer).
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AV board cable

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5. Replace the AV board (see Replacing the Audio Video (AV) Board).
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6. Connect the AV board cable to the connector on the AV board.
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7. Replace the AV board shield (see Replacing the Audio Video (AV) Board Shield).
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8. Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 5 in Replacing the Front Stand.
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9. Replace the back cover (see Replacing the Back Cover).
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10. Connect your computer and all attached devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
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CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may
result in damage to the computer.