Table of Contents
- Before Working Inside Your Computer
- After Working Inside Your Computer
- Removing the Base Cover
- Replacing the Base Cover
- Removing the Power-Light Board
- Replacing the Power-Light Board
- Removing the Battery
- Replacing the Battery
- Removing the Speakers
- Replacing the Speakers
- Removing the Wireless Card
- Replacing the Wireless Card
- Removing the Solid-State Drive
- Replacing the Solid-State Drive
- Removing the Heat Sink
- Replacing the Heat Sink
- Removing the Fan
- Replacing the Fan
- Removing the Power-Adapter Port
- Replacing the Power-Adapter Port
- Removing the I/O Board
- Replacing the I/O Board
- Removing the System Board
- Replacing the System Board
- Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
- Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
- Removing the Display Assembly
- Replacing the Display Assembly
- Removing the Keyboard
- Replacing the Keyboard
- Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly
- Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly
- System Setup
- Flashing the BIOS
DELL 9333 User Manual
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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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Microsoft® and Windows®
are registered trademarks of Microsoft corporation in the United
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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
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
Removing the Solid-State Drive | 21
Removing the Solid-State Drive
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.
CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the solid-state drive while the
computer is On or in Sleep state.
CAUTION: Solid-state drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when handling
the solid-state drive.
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
1Peel the tape that is adhered over the solid-state drive.
1tape
1
22 | Removing the Solid-State Drive
2Remove the screw that secures the solid-state drive to the system board.
3Slide and remove the solid-state drive out of the solid-state drive connector.
1screw 2solid-state drive connector
3solid-state drive
1
2
3
Replacing the Solid-State Drive | 23
Replacing the Solid-State Drive
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 solid-state drive with the tab in the solid-state drive
connector.
CAUTION: Use firm and even pressure to slide the solid-state drive into place.
If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector.
2Slide the solid-state drive at an angle into the solid-state drive connector.
3Press down the other end of the solid-state drive and replace the screw that
secures the solid-state drive to the system board.
4Adhere the tape over the solid-state drive.
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.
24 | Removing the Heat Sink
Removing the Heat Sink
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
1In sequential order (indicated on the heat sink), loosen the captive screws that
secure the heat sink to the system board.
2Lift the heat sink off the system board.
1heat sink 2captive screws (4)
1
2
Replacing the Heat Sink | 25
Replacing the Heat Sink
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
NOTE: The original thermal grease can be reused, if the original system board
and heat sink are reinstalled together. If either the system board or the heat sink
is replaced, use the thermal pad provided in the kit to ensure that thermal
conductivity is achieved.
1Clean the thermal grease from the bottom of the heat sink and reapply it.
2Align the screws on the heat sink with the screw holes on the system board.
3In sequential order (indicated on the heat sink), tighten the captive screws that
secure the heat sink to the system board.
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.
26 | Removing the Fan
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 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.
1I/O cable 2I/O board
1
2
Removing the Fan | 27
2Disconnect the power-adapter port cable from the system board.
3Release the power-adapter port cable from the routing guides on the fan.
4Disconnect the fan cable from the I/O board connector.
5Remove the screws that secure the fan to the palm-rest assembly.
6Lift the fan off the palm-rest assembly.
1routing guides 2power-adapter port cable
1fan cable 2screws (2)
3fan
1
2
1
2
3
28 | Replacing the Fan
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 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 fan with the screw holes on the palm-rest assembly.
2Replace the screws that secure the fan to the palm-rest assembly.
3Connect the fan cable to the I/O board connector.
4Route the power-adapter port cable through the routing guides on the fan.
5Connect the power-adapter port cable to the system board.
6Connect the I/O cable to the I/O board and the system board.
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 Power-Adapter Port | 29
Removing the Power-Adapter Port
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
1Remove the wireless-card cables and the touchscreen cable from the routing guide
on the display hinge.
2Disconnect the power-adapter port cable from the system board.
3Release the power-adapter port cable from the routing guides on the fan.
4Remove the screw that secures the power-adapter port to the palm-rest assembly.
5Gently lift the power adapter port and ease the power-adapter port cable
from under the wireless-card cables.
1routing guides on fan 2screw
3routing guide on display hinge 4power-adapter port cable
1
3
2
4
30 | Replacing the Power-Adapter Port
Replacing the Power-Adapter Port
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-adapter port with the screw hole on the
palm-rest assembly.
2Replace the screw that secures the power-adapter port to the palm-rest assembly.
3Slide the power-adapter port under the wireless-card cables and route the
power-adapter port cable through the routing guides on the fan.
4Connect the power-adapter port cable to the system board.
5Route the wireless-card cables and the touchscreen cable through the routing
guide on the display hinge.
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 I/O Board | 31
Removing the I/O 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
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.
4Remove the speakers. See "Removing the Speakers" on page 16.
5Remove the power-adapter port. See "Removing the Power-Adapter Port" on
page 29.
6Remove the fan. See "Removing the Fan" on page 26.
Procedure
1Disconnect the I/O cable from the I/O board and the system board.
1I/O cable 2I/O board
1
2
32 | Removing the I/O Board
2Remove the screw that secures the I/O board to the palm-rest assembly.
3Lift the I/O board off the palm-rest assembly.
1I/O board 2screw
1
2
Replacing the I/O Board | 33
Replacing the I/O 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 I/O board with the screw hole on the
palm-rest assembly.
2Replace the screw that secures the I/O board to the palm-rest assembly.
Postrequisites
1Replace the fan. See "Replacing the Fan" on page 28.
2Replace the power-adapter port. See "Replacing the Power-Adapter Port" on
page 30.
3Replace the speakers See "Replacing the Speakers" on page 18.
4Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 15.
5Connect the power-light board cable to the system board. See "Replacing the
Power-Light Board" on page 13.
6Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 11.
34 | Removing the System Board
Removing the System 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
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.
4Remove the right speaker. See "Removing the Speakers" on page 16.
5Remove the wireless card. See "Removing the Wireless Card" on page 19.
6Remove the solid-state drive. See "Removing the Solid-State Drive" on page 21.
7Remove the heat sink. See "Removing the Heat Sink" on page 24.
8Remove the fan. See "Removing the Fan" on page 26.
Removing the System Board | 35
Procedure
NOTE: Replacing the system board removes any changes you made to the BIOS
using System Setup. Enter the Service Tag of your computer in the BIOS and make
the desired changes again after you replace the system board.
For more information, see "Entering the Service Tag in BIOS" on page 37.
NOTE: Before disconnecting the cables from the system board, note the location
of the connectors so that you can reconnect the cables correctly after you replace
the system board.
1Disconnect the display cable from the system board.
2Disconnect the touchscreen cable from the system board.
3Lift the connector latch and using the pull-tab, disconnect the touchpad cable and
keyboard-backlight cable from the connectors on the system board.
1keyboard-backlight cable 2touchpad cable
3touchscreen cable 4display cable
1
2
3
4
36 | Removing the System Board
4Remove the screws that secure the system board to the palm-rest assembly.
5Turn the system board over and place it over the palm-rest assembly.
6Lift the connector latch and disconnect the keyboard cable from the system board.
1screws (4) 2system board
1keyboard cable
1
2
1
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Replacing the System 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
1Slide the keyboard cable into the keyboard-cable connector on the system board
and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable.
2Align the screw holes on the system board with the screw holes on the palm-rest
assembly.
3Replace the screws that secure the system board to the palm-rest assembly.
4Connect the touchscreen cable to the system board.
5Connect the display cable to the system board.
6Slide the touchpad-cable and keyboard-backlight cable into the connectors on the
system board and press down on the latch to secure the cables.
Postrequisites
1Replace the fan. See "Replacing the Fan" on page 28.
2Replace the heat sink. See "Replacing the Heat Sink" on page 25.
3Replace the solid-state drive. See "Replacing the Solid-State Drive" on page 23.
4Replace the wireless card. See "Replacing the Wireless Card" on page 20.
5Replace the right speaker. See "Replacing the Speakers" on page 18.
6Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 15.
7Connect the power-light board cable to the system board. See "Replacing the
Power-Light Board" on page 13.
8Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 11.
Entering the Service Tag in BIOS
1Turn on the computer.
2Press <F2> during POST to enter the system setup program.
3Navigate to the main tab and enter the service tag in the Service Tag Setting field.
38 | Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
Removing the Coin-Cell 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.
WARNING: The battery may explode if installed incorrectly. Replace the battery
only with the same or equivalent type. Discard used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
CAUTION: Removing the coin-cell battery resets the BIOS settings to default.
It is recommended that you note the BIOS settings before removing the
coin-cell battery.
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.
4Remove the wireless card. See "Removing the Wireless Card" on page 19.
5Remove the solid-state drive. See "Removing the Solid-State Drive" on page 21.
6Remove the heat sink. See "Removing the Heat Sink" on page 24.
7Remove the fan. See "Removing the Fan" on page 26.
8Remove the system board. See "Removing the System Board" on page 34.
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery | 39
Procedure
Using a plastic scribe, gently pry out the coin-cell battery out of the battery socket on the
system board.
1system board 2coin-cell battery
3plastic scribe
1
2
3
40 | Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
Replacing the Coin-Cell 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
With the positive-side facing up, snap the coin-cell battery into the battery socket on the
system board.
Postrequisites
1Replace the system board. See "Replacing the System Board" on page 37.
2Replace the fan. See "Replacing the Fan" on page 28.
3Replace the heat sink. See "Replacing the Heat Sink" on page 25.
4Replace the solid-state drive. See "Replacing the Solid-State Drive" on page 23.
5Replace the wireless card. See "Replacing the Wireless Card" on page 20.
6Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 15.
7Connect the power-light board cable to the system board. See "Replacing the
Power-Light Board" on page 13.
8Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 11.
Removing the Display Assembly | 41
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 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 display cable from the system board.
1display cable
1
42 | Removing the Display Assembly
2Disconnect the wireless-card cables from the connectors on the wireless card.
3Disconnect the touchscreen cable from the system board.
4Lift the connector latch and using the pull-tab, disconnect the touchpad cable
from the system board.
5Release the wireless-card cables from the routing guides.
1wireless-card cables (2) 2touchpad cable
3touchscreen cable
2
3
1
Removing the Display Assembly | 43
6Remove the screws that secure the display assembly to the palm-rest assembly.
7Gently lift the palm-rest assembly to a 90-degree angle and then release the
palm-rest assembly off the display assembly.
1palm-rest assembly 2screws (4)
3display hinges (2)
1
2
3
44 | Replacing the Display Assembly
Replacing 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 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
1Slide and place the palm-rest assembly over the display assembly.
2Press down on the display hinges and align the screw holes on the display hinges
with the screw holes on the palm-rest assembly.
3Replace the screws that secure the display assembly to the palm-rest assembly.
4Route the wireless-card cables through the routing guides.
5Slide the touchpad cable into the touchpad-cable connector on the system board
and press down on the connector latch to secure the keyboard cable.
6Connect the wireless-card cables to the connectors on 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
Removing the Keyboard | 45
Removing the Keyboard
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.
4Remove the speakers. See "Removing the Speakers" on page 16.
5Remove the wireless card. See "Removing the Wireless Card" on page 19.
6Remove the solid-state drive. See "Removing the Solid-State Drive" on page 21.
7Remove the heat sink. See "Removing the Heat Sink" on page 24.
8Remove the power-adapter port. See "Removing the Power-Adapter Port" on
page 29.
9Remove the fan. See "Removing the Fan" on page 26.
10 Remove the I/O board. See "Removing the I/O Board" on page 31.
11 Remove the system board. See "Removing the System Board" on page 34.
46 | Removing the Keyboard
Procedure
1Remove the tape adhered over the keyboard.
2Remove the screws that secure the keyboard to the palm-rest assembly.
3Lift the keyboard off the palm-rest assembly.
1palm-rest assembly 2 tape
3keyboard
1screws (24) 2keyboard
1
2
3
1
2
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Replacing the Keyboard
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 keyboard with the screw holes on the
palm-rest assembly.
2Replace the screws that secure the keyboard to the palm-rest assembly.
3Adhere the tape over the keyboard.
Postrequisites
1Replace the system board. See "Replacing the System Board" on page 37.
2Replace the I/O board. See "Replacing the I/O Board" on page 33.
3Replace the fan. See "Replacing the Fan" on page 28.
4Replace the power-adapter port. See "Replacing the Power-Adapter Port" on
page 30.
5Replace the heat sink. See "Replacing the Heat Sink" on page 25.
6Replace the solid-state drive. See "Replacing the Solid-State Drive" on page 23.
7Replace the wireless card. See "Replacing the Wireless Card" on page 20.
8Replace the speakers. See "Replacing the Speakers" on page 18.
9Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 15.
10 Connect the power-light board cable to the system board. See "Replacing the
Power-Light Board" on page 13.
11 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 11.
48 | Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly
Removing the Palm-Rest 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 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.
2Remove the power-light board. See "Removing the Power-Light Board" on page 12.
3Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 14.
4Remove the speakers. See "Removing the Speakers" on page 16.
5Remove the wireless card. See "Removing the Wireless Card" on page 19.
6Remove the solid-state drive. See "Removing the Solid-State Drive" on page 21.
7Remove the heat sink. See "Removing the Heat Sink" on page 24.
8Remove the power-adapter port. See "Removing the Power-Adapter Port" on
page 29.
9Remove the fan. See "Removing the Fan" on page 26.
10 Remove the system board. See "Removing the System Board" on page 34.
11 Remove the I/O board. See "Removing the I/O Board" on page 31.
12 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 45.
Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly | 49
Procedure
1Remove the screws that secure the display assembly to the palm-rest assembly.
2Gently lift the palm-rest assembly to a 90-degree angle and then release the
palm-rest assembly from the display assembly.
CAUTION: Carefully separate the palm-rest assembly from the display assembly
to avoid damage to the display assembly.
1palm-rest assembly 2screws (4)
3display hinges (2)
1
2
3
50 | Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly
Replacing the Palm-Rest 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 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
1Slide and place the palm-rest assembly over the display assembly.
2Press down on the display hinges and ensure the screw holes in the display hinges
align with the screw holes on the palm-rest assembly.
3Replace the screws that secure the palm-rest assembly to the display assembly.
Postrequisites
1Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 47.
2Replace the system board. See "Replacing the System Board" on page 37.
3Replace I/O board. See "Replacing the I/O Board" on page 33.
4Replace the fan. See "Replacing the Fan" on page 28.
5Replace the power-adapter port. See "Replacing the Power-Adapter Port" on
page 30.
6Replace the heat sink. See "Replacing the Heat Sink" on page 25.
7Replace the solid-state drive. See "Replacing the Solid-State Drive" on page 23.
8Replace the wireless card. See "Replacing the Wireless Card" on page 20.
9Replace the speakers. See "Replacing the Speakers" on page 18.
10 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 15.
11 Replace the power-light board. See "Replacing the Power-Light Board" on page 13.
12 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 11.
System Setup | 51
System Setup
Overview
You may need to flash (update) the BIOS when an update is available or when you
replace the system board. To flash the BIOS:
Use the system setup to:
•Get information about the hardware installed in your computer, such as the
amount of RAM, the size of the hard drive, and so on
•Change the system configuration information
•Set or change a user-selectable option, such as the user password, type of hard
drive installed, enabling or disabling base devices, and so on
NOTE: Before you change system setup, it is recommended that you write down
the system setup screen information for future reference.
Entering System Setup
1Turn on (or restart) your computer.
2During POST, when the DELL logo is displayed, watch for the F2 prompt to appear
and then press <F2> immediately.
NOTE: The F2 prompt indicates that the keyboard has initialized. This prompt
can appear very quickly, so you must watch for it, and then press <F2>. If you
press <F2> before the F2 prompt, this keystroke is lost. If you wait too long and
the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the
Microsoft Windows desktop. Then, turn off your computer and try again.
System Setup Screens
The system setup screen displays current or changeable configuration information for
your computer. Information on the screen is divided into three areas: the setup item,
active help screen, and key functions.
52 | System Setup
System Setup Options
NOTE: Depending on your computer and installed devices, the items listed in this
section may appear, or may not appear exactly as listed.
Setup Item — This field appears on
the left side of the system setup
window. The field is a scrollable list
containing features that define the
configuration of your computer,
including installed hardware, power
conservation, and security features.
Scroll up and down the list with the
up- and down-arrow keys. As an
option is highlighted, the Help
Screen displays more information
about that option and available
settings.
Help Screen — This field appears on
the right side of the system setup
window and contains information
about each option listed in the Setup
Item. In this field you can view
information about your computer and
make changes to your current settings.
Press the up- and down-arrow keys to
highlight an option. Press <Enter> to
make that selection active and return
to the Setup Item.
NOTE: Not all settings listed in the
Setup Item are changeable.
Key Functions — This field appears below the Help Screen and lists keys and
their functions within the active system setup field.
Main
System Time
(hh:mm:ss)
Displays the current time.
System Date
(mm:dd:yy)
Displays current date.
BIOS Version Displays the BIOS version number.
Product Name Displays the product name.
Service Tag Displays the service tag of your computer.
Asset Tag Displays the asset tag of the computer.
CPU Type Displays the processor type.
CPU Speed Displays the processor speed.
CPU ID Displays the processor identification code.
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CPU Cache
L1 Cache Displays the processor L1 cache size.
L2 Cache Displays the processor L2 cache size.
L3 Cache Displays the processor L3 cache size.
Integrated Graphics Displays the integrated graphics.
Discrete Graphics 1 Displays the first discrete graphics installed
on your computer.
Discrete Graphics 2 Displays the second discrete graphics
installed on your computer.
Fixed HDD Displays the type of hard drive installed.
SATA ODD Displays the type of optical drive installed
Second HDD Displays the type of secondary hard-drive
installed.
eSATA Device Displays the type of eSATA device installed.
mSATA Device Displays the type of mSATA device
installed.
AC Adapter Type Displays the type of AC adapter connected
to your computer.
System Memory Displays the system memory.
Extended Memory Displays the extended memory.
Memory Speed Displays the memory speed.
Keyboard Type Displays the keyboard type.
Advanced
Intel(R)Speedstep(TM) If enabled, the processor clock speed and
core voltage are adjusted dynamically
based on the processor load.
Virtualization If enabled, a Virtual Machine Monitor
(VMM) will be able to access your
computer.
USB Emulation If enabled, defines how the BIOS controls
USB devices.
USB Powershare If enabled, external devices can be charged
even when the computer is turned off.
Main (Continued)
54 | System Setup
USB Wake Support If enabled, USB devices can be configured
to wake the computer from Standby.
SATA Operation If enabled, configures the operating mode
of the integrated SATA controller.
Adapter Warnings If enabled, the BIOS will display a warning
message when the power adapter used is
not compatible.
Function Key Behavior If enabled, you can use the multimedia
keys directly without using the function key
combination.
Battery Health Displays the battery health of your
computer.
Intel (R) Smart Connect
Technology
If enabled, allows your computer to check
for updates even when in Sleep state.
Intel (R) Rapid Start
Technology
If enabled, you can improve battery life by
automatically putting your computer into a
low power state during sleep after a
user-specified amount of time.
Miscellaneous Devices
External USB Ports Allows you to enable or disable external
USB ports.
eSATA Ports Allows you to enable or disable eSATA
Ports
USB Debug Allows you to enable or disable the USB 3.0
port for Windows debugging.
Wireless
Bluetooth Allows you to enable or disable the internal
Bluetooth device.
Wireless Network Allows you to enable or disable the internal
wireless device.
WWAN Allows you to enable or disable the WWAN.
DMC Allows you to enable or disable the internal
DMC device.
Advanced (Continued)
System Setup | 55
Security
Set Service Tag Allows you to enter the service tag of your
computer.
Admin Password is: Displays the admin account password.
System Password is: Displays the system password.
HDD Password State Displays the HDD password state.
Set Admin Password Allows you to set the admin password.
Set System Password Allows you to set the system password.
Set HDD Password Allows you to set the HDD password.
Password Change: Displays whether you have access to
change passwords.
Computrace: Allows you to track your computer, if it is
lost or stolen.
Boot
Boot Priority Order
Legacy Boot:
Hard Drive Allows you to boot the system from the
primary hard drive.
USB Storage Device Allows you to boot the system from a USB
storage device.
Removable Drive Allows you to boot the system using a
removable (external) drive.
CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive Allows you to boot the system from the
optical drive.
Network Allows you to boot the system from the
network.
UEFI Boot:
Windows Boot Manager Allows you to boot from the operating
system.
Network Boot Allows you to boot the system from the
network.
USB Allows you to boot the system from
the USB.
56 | System Setup
Boot Sequence
This feature allows you to change the boot sequence for devices.
Boot Options
•Removable Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the removable drive. If no
operating system is on the drive, the computer generates an error message.
•Hard Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the primary hard drive. If no
operating system is on the drive, the computer generates an error message.
•USB Storage Device — Insert the memory device into a USB port and restart the
computer. When F12 Boot Options appears in the lower-right corner of the
screen, press <F12>. The BIOS detects the device and adds the USB flash option to
the boot menu.
NOTE: To boot to a USB device, the device must be bootable. To ensure that
your device is bootable, check the device documentation.
•CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the optical drive. If
no disc is in the drive, or if the disc is not bootable, the computer generates an error
message.
Secure Boot Allows you to enable or disable secure
boot.
Load Legacy Option Rom Allows you to enable or disable the option
to load a legacy rom
Boot List Option Allows you to set the boot sequence
order- UEFI or Legacy.
Exit
Exit Saving Changes Allows you to save the changes made and
exit the BIOS.
Exit discarding Changes Allows you to discard the changes made
and exit the BIOS.
Load Setup Defaults Allows you to load the default BIOS
settings.
Discard Changes Discards the changes made to the BIOS.
Save Changes Saves the changes made to the BIOS.
Boot (Continued)
System Setup | 57
Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot
You can use this feature to change the current boot sequence, for example, to boot from
the optical drive to run Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. The previous
boot sequence is restored at the next boot.
1If you are booting from a USB device, connect the USB device to a USB port.
2Turn on (or restart) your computer.
3When F12 Boot Options appears in the lower-right corner of the screen,
press <F12>.
NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to
wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Then shut down your
computer and try again.
The Boot Priority Order menu appears, listing all available boot devices.
4On the Boot Priority Order menu choose the device you want to boot from.
For example, if you are booting to a USB memory key, highlight USB Storage Device
and press <Enter>.
Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots
1Enter system setup. See "Entering System Setup" on page 51.
2Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot menu option and press <Enter> to access
the menu.
NOTE: Write down your current boot sequence in case you want to restore it.
3Press the up- and down-arrow keys to move through the list of devices.
4Press plus (+) or minus (–) to change the boot priority of the device.
58 | Flashing the BIOS
Flashing the BIOS
You may need to flash (update) the BIOS when an update is available or when you
replace the system board. To flash the BIOS:
1Turn on the computer.
2Go to dell.com/support.
3If you have your computer's Service Tag, type your computer's Service Tag and
click Submit.
If you do not have your computer's Service Tag, click Detect Service Tag to allow
automatic detection of the Service Tag.
NOTE: If the Service Tag cannot be detected automatically, select your
product under the product categories.
4Click Drivers & Downloads.
5In the Operating System drop-down, select the operating system installed on
your computer.
6Click BIOS.
7Click Download File to download the latest version of the BIOS for your computer.
8Save the file and once the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you
saved the BIOS update file.
9Double-click the BIOS update file icon and follow the instructions on the screen.