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Dell™ XPS™ L502X Service

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Regulatory model: P11F Regulatory type: P11F003

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Page 1: ...Dell XPS L502X Service Manual Regulatory model P11F Regulatory type P11F003 ...

Page 2: ...he written permission of Dell Inc is strictly forbidden Trademarks used in this text Dell the DELL logo and XPS are trademarks of Dell Inc Microsoft Windows and the Windows start button logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and is used by Dell under lice...

Page 3: ...g Inside Your Computer 10 2 Battery 13 Removing the Battery 13 Replacing the Battery 14 3 Module Cover 15 Removing the Module Cover 15 Replacing the Module Cover 16 4 Memory Module s 17 Removing the Memory Module s 17 Replacing the Memory Module s 18 5 Wireless Mini Card s 21 Removing the Mini Card s 21 ...

Page 4: ...mbly 29 Removing the Palm Rest Assembly 29 Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly 32 8 Power Button Board 35 Removing the Power Button Board 35 Replacing the Power Button Board 36 9 Coin Cell Battery 37 Removing the Coin Cell Battery 37 Replacing the Coin Cell Battery 38 10 Hard Drive 39 Removing the Hard Drive 39 Replacing the Hard Drive 41 ...

Page 5: ...oving the Display Bezel 53 Replacing the Display Bezel 54 Display Panel 54 Removing the Display Panel 54 Replacing the Display Panel 57 Display Cable 57 Removing the Display Cable 57 Replacing the Display Cable 58 Display Panel Brackets 59 Removing the Display Panel Brackets 59 Replacing the Display Panel Brackets 60 13 Camera Module 61 Removing the Camera Module 61 Replacing the Camera Module 62 ...

Page 6: ...an 71 Removing the Fan 71 Replacing the Fan 72 16 Subwoofer 75 Removing the Subwoofer 75 Replacing the Subwoofer 76 17 AC Adapter Connector 79 Removing the AC Adapter Connector 79 Replacing the AC Adapter Connector 80 18 USB Board 83 Removing the USB Board 83 Replacing the USB Board 84 ...

Page 7: ...t Sink 91 Replacing the Heat Sink 92 21 Processor Module 95 Removing the Processor Module 95 Replacing the Processor Module 97 22 System Board 99 Removing the System Board 99 Replacing the System Board 101 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 102 23 Speakers 105 Removing the Speakers 105 Replacing the Speakers 106 24 Flashing the BIOS 109 ...

Page 8: ...8 Contents ...

Page 9: ...dure in reverse order Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools Small flat blade screwdriver Phillips screwdriver Plastic scribe BIOS executable update program available at support dell com Turning Off Your Computer CAUTION To avoid losing data save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer 1 Save and close all ope...

Page 10: ... is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty 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 if you are disconnecting this type of cable press in on the locking tabs before you disconnect the cable As you pull connectors apart keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins...

Page 11: ... battery see Removing the Battery on page 13 8 Turn the computer top side up open the display and press the power button to ground the system board 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 whic...

Page 12: ...12 Before You Begin ...

Page 13: ... 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 avoid damage to the computer use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer Do not use batteries designed for other Dell computers Removing the Battery 1 Fol...

Page 14: ...se only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 9 2 Align the tabs on the battery with the slots in the battery bay and press the battery down until it clicks into place 1 battery 2 battery release latch 1 2 ...

Page 15: ...ischarge 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 avoid damage to the computer use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer Do not use batteries designed for other Dell computers Removing the Module Cover 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 9 2 Remove ...

Page 16: ...low the instructions in Before You Begin on page 9 2 Align the tabs on the module cover with the slots on the base cover and snap the module cover into place 3 Tighten the three captive screws that secure the module cover to the base cover 4 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery on page 14 1 screws 3 2 module cover 3 tabs 4 4 base cover 2 3 1 4 ...

Page 17: ...attery on page 13 before working inside the computer You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board See Specifications in the Setup Guide that shipped with your computer or at support dell com manuals for information on the type of memory supported by your computer NOTE Memory modules purchased from Dell are covered under your computer warranty Your computer...

Page 18: ... memory modules in two connectors install a memory module in the lower connector before you install a memory module in the upper connector 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 9 2 Align the notch in the memory module with the tab in the memory module connector 1 securing clip 2 memory module connector 3 memory module 2 3 1 ...

Page 19: ...led properly the computer may not boot 4 Replace the module cover see Replacing the Module Cover on page 16 5 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery on page 14 6 Connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet 7 Turn on the computer As the computer boots it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information To confirm the amount of ...

Page 20: ...lick Start Control Panel System and Security System 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 ...

Page 21: ...see Removing the Battery on page 13 before working inside the computer NOTE Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Mini Cards from sources other than Dell If you ordered a wireless Mini Card with your computer the card is already installed Your computer has one full Mini Card slot and one half Mini Card slot One full Mini Card slot supports a Wireless Wide Area Network WWAN o...

Page 22: ...w that secures the Mini Card to the system board NOTE Your computer can only support either a WWAN Mini Card or a TV tuner module in the full Mini Card slot at a time 6 Lift the Mini Card s out of the system board connector 1 antenna cables 2 2 Mini Card 3 screw 4 system board connector 1 3 2 4 ...

Page 23: ...ith your computer Replacing the Mini Card s 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 9 2 Remove the new Mini Card from its packaging CAUTION Use firm and even pressure to slide the card into place If you use excessive force you may damage the connector CAUTION The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion If you feel resistance check the connectors on the card and on the system...

Page 24: ...ing the Module Cover on page 16 7 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery on page 14 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 8 Install the drivers and utilities for your computer as required NOTE If you are installing a communication card from a source other than...

Page 25: ...r 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 on page 13 before working inside the computer Removing the Optical Drive 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 9 2 Remove the battery see Removing the Battery on page 13 3 Remove the module cov...

Page 26: ...optical drive bay until it is fully seated 4 Replace the screw that secures the optical drive to the base cover 5 Replace the memory module s see Replacing the Memory Module s on page 18 6 Replace the module cover see Replacing the Module Cover on page 16 7 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery on page 14 1 optical drive 2 screw 3 plastic scribe 4 optical drive bracket 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 27: ...Optical Drive 27 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 ...

Page 28: ...28 Optical Drive ...

Page 29: ...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 on page 13 before working inside the computer Removing the Palm Rest Assembly 1 Follow the instructio...

Page 30: ...est Assembly 5 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible 6 Using a plastic scribe gently ease the palm rest assembly from the top cover 1 palm rest assembly tabs 2 2 screw 3 base cover 1 2 3 ...

Page 31: ...hard on the palm rest assembly place it away from the display as shown in the following illustration 8 Lift the connector latches and pull the pull tabs to disconnect the touch pad cable and the power button cable from their system board connectors 9 Lift the palm rest assembly off the top cover 1 plasric scribe 2 top cover 3 palm rest assembly 1 2 3 ...

Page 32: ...e slots on the top cover and gently snap the palm rest assembly into place 4 Close the display and turn the computer over 5 Replace the screw that secures the palm rest assembly to the base cover 6 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery on page 14 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 ...

Page 33: ...Palm Rest Assembly 33 ...

Page 34: ...34 Palm Rest Assembly ...

Page 35: ...y 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 on page 13 before working inside the computer Removing the Power Button Board 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 9 2 Remove the battery see Removing the Battery on page 13 3 Remove the palm rest assembly se...

Page 36: ...o the connector on the power button board and press down on the connector latch to secure the power button cable 4 Replace the palm rest assembly see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly on page 32 5 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery on page 14 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...

Page 37: ...ON 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 on page 13 before working inside the computer Removing the Coin Cell Battery 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin ...

Page 38: ...ttery socket on the system board 3 Replace the palm rest assembly see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly on page 32 4 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery on page 14 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 1 coin cell battery 2 plastic scribe 1 2 ...

Page 39: ...your computer CAUTION To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Removing the Battery on page 13 before working inside the computer CAUTION To prevent data loss turn off your computer see Turning Off Your Computer on page 9 before removing the hard drive assembly Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is On or in Sleep state CAUTION Hard drives are extremely fr...

Page 40: ...the hard drive assembly to the side to disconnect it from the system board connector 6 Lift the hard drive assembly out of the hard drive bay 7 Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive bracket to the hard drive 8 Lift the hard drive bracket off the hard drive 1 hard drive assembly 2 screws 4 1 2 ...

Page 41: ...ctions in Before You Begin on page 9 2 Remove the new hard drive from its packaging Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive 3 Slide the hard drive into the hard drive bracket 4 Replace the four screws that secure the hard drive bracket to the hard drive 5 Place the hard drive assembly in the hard drive bay 6 Slide the hard drive assembly to connect it to the system board...

Page 42: ...ace the palm rest assembly see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly on page 32 9 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery on page 14 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 ...

Page 43: ...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 on page 13 before working inside the computer Removing the Keyboard 1 Follow the instructions in Before ...

Page 44: ... lift the keyboard and slide the keyboard tabs out of the slots on the top cover 6 Lift the connector latch up and pull the pull tab to disconnect the keyboard backlight cable from the system board connector 1 tabs 2 1 1 2 1 ...

Page 45: ...ver and place it over the top cover as shown in the following illustration 8 Lift the connector latch and disconnect the keyboard cable from the system board connector 9 Lift the keyboard off the top cover Replacing the Keyboard 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 9 2 Slide the keyboard cable into the system board connector and press down on the connector latch to secure the cabl...

Page 46: ...the keyboard into place 5 Gently press the top of the keyboard to secure it to the tabs on the top cover 6 Replace the palm rest assembly see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly on page 32 7 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery on page 14 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 ...

Page 47: ...Keyboard 47 ...

Page 48: ...48 Keyboard ...

Page 49: ... 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 on page 13 before working inside the computer Display Assembly Removing the Display Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 9 2 Remove the battery see Removing the Battery on page 13 3 Remove the module cover see...

Page 50: ...urn the computer over and open the display as far as possible 10 Remove the keyboard see Removing the Keyboard on page 43 11 Pull the pull tab to disconnect the display cable from the system board connector 12 Disconnect the digitizer board cable from the system board connector NOTE The digitizer board is optional and may not be present in your computer 1 antenna cables 2 base cover 1 2 ...

Page 51: ...s 15 Note the routing of the Mini Card antenna cables and remove them from the routing guides on the top cover 16 Gently pull the antenna cables up from the bottom of the computer through the slot on the top cover 17 Remove the four screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base 1 captive screw 2 display cable connector 3 digitizer board cable 1 2 3 ...

Page 52: ... the four screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base 3 Route the display cable through the routing guides and connect the display cable to the system board connector 4 Connect the digitizer board cable to the system board connector 5 Tighen the captive screw that secures the display grounding cable 1 display assembly 2 screws 4 3 display cable 4 top cover 5 antenna cables 1 2 5 3...

Page 53: ...er see Replacing the Module Cover on page 16 15 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery on page 14 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 Display Bezel Removing the Display Bezel CAUTION The display bezel is extremely fragile Be careful when removing it to preve...

Page 54: ...ly see Replacing the Display Assembly on page 52 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 Display Panel Removing the Display Panel 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 9 2 Remove the display assembly see Removing the Display Assembly on page 49 1 displa...

Page 55: ...camera module 5 Pull the pull tab to disconnect the digitizer board cable from the connector on the digitizer board 6 Remove the ten screws that secure the display panel to the display back cover 7 Remove the two screws that secure the digitizer board to the display back cover 1 camera cable 2 display panel 3 digitizer board cable 1 2 3 ...

Page 56: ...ting guide on the right display hinge 9 Note the routing of the display cable and remove it from the routing guide on the left display hinge 10 Lift the display panel off the display back cover 1 display panel 2 screws 12 3 display cable 4 digitizer board 5 antenna cables 1 2 5 4 3 ...

Page 57: ...igitizer board 9 Replace the display bezel see Replacing the Display Bezel on page 54 10 Replace the display assembly see Replacing the Display Assembly on page 52 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 Display Cable Removing the Display Cable 1 Follow the instruction...

Page 58: ...play cable to the display panel 3 Connect the display cable to the connector on the display panel 4 Replace the display panel see Replacing the Display Panel on page 57 5 Replace the display bezel see Replacing the Display Bezel on page 54 6 Replace the display assembly Replacing the Display Assembly on page 52 1 pull tab 2 display cable connector 3 display cable 2 3 1 ...

Page 59: ...kets 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 9 2 Remove the display assembly see Removing the Display Assembly on page 49 3 Remove the display bezel see Removing the Display Bezel on page 53 4 Remove the display panel see Removing the Display Panel on page 54 5 Remove the four screws two on each side that secure the display panel brackets to the display panel 6 Remove the display pan...

Page 60: ...e display panel 4 Replace the display panel see Replacing the Display Panel on page 57 5 Replace the display bezel see Replacing the Display Bezel on page 54 6 Replace the display assembly Replacing the Display Assembly on page 52 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 compute...

Page 61: ...tor on your computer CAUTION To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Removing the Battery on page 13 before working inside the computer Removing the Camera Module 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 9 2 Remove the battery see Removing the Battery on page 13 3 Remove the module cover see Removing the Module Cover on page 15 4 Remove the memory module...

Page 62: ... Use the alignment posts on the display back cover to place the camera module in position 4 Connect the camera cable to the connector on the camera module 5 Replace the display bezel see Replacing the Display Bezel on page 54 6 Replace the display assembly see Replacing the Display Assembly on page 52 7 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard on page 45 1 camera module 2 camera cable conne...

Page 63: ...acing the Memory Module s on page 18 10 Replace the module cover see Replacing the Module Cover on page 16 11 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery on page 14 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 ...

Page 64: ...64 Camera Module ...

Page 65: ... on your computer CAUTION To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Removing the Battery on page 13 before working inside the computer Removing the Top Cover 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 9 2 Press and eject any installed cards from the Media Card Reader 3 Remove the battery see Removing the Battery on page 13 4 Remove the module cover see Remov...

Page 66: ... Top Cover 10 Turn the computer over 11 Disconnect the fan cable and subwoofer cable from the connectors on the system board 12 Remove the nine screws that secure the top cover assembly to the base cover ...

Page 67: ...7 13 Turn the computer over and use your fingertips to gently ease the top cover assembly off the base cover 14 Lift the top cover assembly off the base cover 1 subwoofer cable connector 2 fan cable connector 1 2 ...

Page 68: ...ard on page 99 17 Remove the AC adapter connector see Removing the AC Adapter Connector on page 79 18 Remove the USB board see Removing the USB Board on page 83 19 Remove the TV tuner connector see Removing the TV Tuner Connector on page 87 20 Remove the speakers see Removing the Speakers on page 105 1 top cover assembly 1 1 ...

Page 69: ...r assembly to the base cover 10 Turn the computer over and replace the nine screws that secure the top cover assembly to the base cover 11 Connect the fan cable and subwoofer cable to the connectors on the system board 12 Replace the display assembly see Replacing the Display Assembly on page 52 13 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard on page 45 14 Replace the palm rest assembly see Rep...

Page 70: ...70 Top Cover ...

Page 71: ...revent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Removing the Battery on page 13 before working inside the computer Removing the Fan 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 9 2 Press and eject any installed cards from the Media Card Reader 3 Remove the battery see Removing the Battery on page 13 4 Remove the module cover see Removing the Module Cover on page 15 5 Remove ...

Page 72: ... the fan on the base cover 3 Replace the two screws that secure the fan to the base cover 4 Follow the instructions from step 8 to step 11 in Replacing the Top Cover on page 69 5 Replace the display assembly see Replacing the Display Assembly on page 52 6 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard on page 45 1 screws 2 2 fan 1 2 ...

Page 73: ...lacing the Memory Module s on page 18 9 Replace the module cover see Replacing the Module Cover on page 16 10 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery on page 14 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 ...

Page 74: ...74 Processor Fan ...

Page 75: ... computer CAUTION To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Removing the Battery on page 13 before working inside the computer Removing the Subwoofer 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 9 2 Remove the battery see Removing the Battery on page 13 3 Remove the module cover see Removing the Module Cover on page 15 4 Remove the memory module s see Removing...

Page 76: ...ubwoofer on the base cover 3 Replace the four screws that secure the subwoofer to the base cover 4 Follow the instructions from step 8 to step 11 in Replacing the Top Cover on page 69 5 Replace the display assembly see Replacing the Display Assembly on page 52 6 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard on page 45 1 subwoofer 2 screws 4 2 1 ...

Page 77: ...cing the Memory Module s on page 18 9 Replace the module cover see Replacing the Module Cover on page 16 10 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery on page 14 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 ...

Page 78: ...78 Subwoofer ...

Page 79: ... as a connector on your computer CAUTION To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Removing the Battery on page 13 before working inside the computer Removing the AC Adapter Connector 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 9 2 Remove the battery see Removing the Battery on page 13 3 Remove the module cover see Removing the Module Cover on page 15 4 Remov...

Page 80: ...w that secures the AC adapter connector to the top cover 13 Lift the AC adapter connector off the base cover Replacing the AC Adapter Connector 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 9 2 Align the screw hole on the AC adapter connector with the screw hole on the top cover 3 Replace the screw that secures the AC adapter connector to the top cover 1 screw 2 AC adapter connector 3 AC a...

Page 81: ... 52 8 Replace the keyboard see Replacing the Keyboard on page 45 9 Replace the palm rest assembly see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly on page 32 10 Replace the memory module s see Replacing the Memory Module s on page 18 11 Replace the module cover see Replacing the Module Cover on page 16 12 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery on page 14 CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace a...

Page 82: ...82 AC Adapter Connector ...

Page 83: ...ter CAUTION To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Removing the Battery on page 13 before working inside the computer Removing the USB Board 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 9 2 Remove the battery see Removing the Battery on page 13 3 Remove the module cover see Removing the Module Cover on page 15 4 Remove the memory module s see Removing the M...

Page 84: ...he USB board off the top cover Replacing the USB Board 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 9 2 Align the connectors on the USB board with the slots on the top cover and place it on the top cover 3 Replace the three screws that secure the USB board to the top cover 4 Slide the USB board cable into the connector on the USB board and press the connector latch down to secure the cabl...

Page 85: ...Replacing the Keyboard on page 45 9 Replace the palm rest assembly see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly on page 32 10 Replace the memory module s see Replacing the Memory Module s on page 18 11 Replace the module cover see Replacing the Module Cover on page 16 12 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery on page 14 CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that no st...

Page 86: ...86 USB Board ...

Page 87: ...omputer CAUTION To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Removing the Battery on page 13 before working inside the computer Removing the TV Tuner Connector 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 9 2 Remove the battery see Removing the Battery on page 13 3 Remove the module cover see Removing the Module Cover on page 15 4 Remove the memory module s see R...

Page 88: ...ft the TV tuner connector off the top cover Replacing the TV Tuner Connector 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 9 2 Align the screw holes on the TV tuner connector with the screw holes on the top cover 3 Replace the two screws that secure the TV tuner connector to the top cover 4 Route the TV tuner connector cable through the routing guides 1 screws 2 2 TV tuner connector cable ...

Page 89: ...see Replacing the Keyboard on page 45 9 Replace the palm rest assembly see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly on page 32 10 Replace the memory module s see Replacing the Memory Module s on page 18 11 Replace the module cover see Replacing the Module Cover on page 16 12 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery on page 14 CAUTION Before turning on the computer replace all screws and ensure that n...

Page 90: ...90 TV Tuner Connector ...

Page 91: ... 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 on page 13 before working inside the computer Removing the Heat Sink 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 9 2 Remove the battery see Removing the Battery on page 13 3 Remove ...

Page 92: ...e processor or the heat sink is replaced use the thermal pad provided in the kit to ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 9 2 Clean the thermal grease from the bottom of the heat sink and reapply it 3 Align the seven captive screws on the heat sink with the screw holes on the system board and tighten the screws in sequential order indica...

Page 93: ...Palm Rest Assembly on page 32 8 Replace the memory module s see Replacing the Memory Module s on page 18 9 Replace the module cover see Replacing the Module Cover on page 16 10 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery on page 14 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 comp...

Page 94: ...94 Heat Sink ...

Page 95: ... on your computer CAUTION To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Removing the Battery on page 13 before working inside the computer Removing the Processor Module 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 9 2 Remove the battery see Removing the Battery on page 13 3 Remove the module cover see Removing the Module Cover on page 15 4 Remove the memory module...

Page 96: ...at it is perpendicular to the processor when turning the cam screw 10 To loosen the ZIF socket use a small flat blade screwdriver and rotate the ZIF socket cam screw counterclockwise until it comes to the cam stop CAUTION To ensure maximum cooling for the processor module do not touch the heat transfer areas on the processor thermal cooling assembly The oils in your skin can reduce the heat transf...

Page 97: ... Place the processor module lightly in the ZIF socket and ensure that the processor module is positioned correctly CAUTION To avoid damage to the processor module hold the screwdriver perpendicular to the processor module when turning the cam screw 4 Tighten the ZIF socket by turning the cam screw clockwise to secure the processor module to the system board 5 Replace the heat sink see Replacing th...

Page 98: ...98 Processor Module 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 ...

Page 99: ...er CAUTION To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Removing the Battery on page 13 before working inside the computer CAUTION Handle components and cards by their edges and avoid touching pins and contacts Removing the System Board 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 9 2 Remove the battery see Removing the Battery on page 13 3 Remove the module cove...

Page 100: ... Remove the heat sink see Removing the Heat Sink on page 91 12 Remove the processor module see Removing the Processor Module on page 95 13 Disconnect the AC adapter cable from the connector on the system board 14 Remove the six screws that secure the system board to the top cover 1 USB board cable connector 2 speaker cable connector 1 2 ...

Page 101: ...ard 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 9 2 Align the connectors on the system board with the slots on the top cover and place the system board on the top cover 3 Replace the six screws that secure the system board to the top cover 4 Connect the AC adapter cable to the connector on the system board 1 AC adapter connector 2 screws 6 3 system board 2 3 1 ...

Page 102: ...Module s on page 18 13 Replace the module cover see Replacing the Module Cover on page 16 14 Replace the battery see Replacing the Battery on page 14 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 15 Turn on the computer NOTE After you have replaced the system board enter the...

Page 103: ...System Board 103 ...

Page 104: ...104 System Board ...

Page 105: ...o 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 on page 13 before working inside the computer Removing the Speakers 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 9 2 R...

Page 106: ...ge 9 2 Route the speakers cable through the routing guides 3 Align the screw holes on the speakers with the screw holes on the top cover 4 Replace the four screws two on each speaker that secure the speakers to the top cover 5 Replace the system board see Replacing the System Board on page 101 1 speaker cable routing 2 speakers 2 3 screws 4 1 2 3 ...

Page 107: ...Speakers 107 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 ...

Page 108: ...108 Speakers ...

Page 109: ...puter s Service Tag a Click Select Model b Select the type of product in the Select Your Product Family list c Select the product brand in the Select Your Product Line list d Select the product model number in the Select Your Product Model list NOTE If you have selected a different model and want to start over again click Start Over on the top right of the menu e Click Confirm 4 A list of results ...

Page 110: ...110 Flashing the BIOS 8 Double click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen ...

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