Dell XPS 11 Service Manual Page 1

XPS 11Service ManualComputer model: XPS 9P33 Regulatory model: P16T Regulatory type: P16T001

10 | Replacing the Base CoverReplacing the Base Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with

Removing the Battery | 11Removing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your

12 | Replacing the BatteryReplacing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your c

Removing the Wireless Card | 13Removing the Wireless Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped w

14 | Replacing the Wireless CardReplacing the Wireless Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped

Removing the mSATA Card | 15Removing the mSATA Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped wit

16 | Replacing the mSATA CardReplacing the mSATA Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with

Removing the Fan | 17Removing the Fan WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer an

18 | Replacing the FanReplacing the Fan WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer

Removing the Display Assembly | 19Removing the Display Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indic

20 | Removing the Display Assembly2 Turn the computer over.1 palm-rest assembly 2 display assembly12

Removing the Display Assembly | 213 Peel off the conductive and Mylar tapes that cover the antenna cables and disconnect the antenna cables from

22 | Removing the Display Assembly6 Remove the screws that secure the display hinges to the palm-rest assembly.7 Lift the display assembly off the p

Replacing the Display Assembly | 23Replacing the Display Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that s

24 | Removing the System BoardRemoving the System Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped

Removing the System Board | 25Procedure NOTE: Replacing the system board removes any changes you made to the BIOS using System Setup. Enter the

26 | Removing the System Board2 Remove the screws that secure the display hinge to the palm-rest assembly.3 Open the palm-rest assembly to release t

Removing the System Board | 274 Disconnect the power-adapter port cable from the system board.1 display hinge 2 power-adapter port cable3 power

28 | Removing the System Board5 Lift the connector latches, and using the pull tabs disconnect the power-button cable, NFC cable, touchpad cable, ke

Removing the System Board | 297 Remove the screws that secure the system board to the palm-rest assembly.8 Lift the system board off the palm-re

Contents | 3ContentsBefore Working Inside Your Computer 5Before You Begin 5Recommended Tools 5Safety Instructions 6After Working Inside Your

30 | Replacing the System BoardReplacing the System Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped w

Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly | 31Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information

32 | Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly2 Turn the computer over.3 Remove the screws that secure the display hinges to the palm-rest assembly.4 Lift the

Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly | 33Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety informatio

34 | Flashing the BIOSFlashing the BIOSYou may need to flash (update) the BIOS when an update is available or when you replace the system board. To

4 | ContentsRemoving the Fan 17Prerequisites 17Procedure 17Replacing the Fan 18Procedure 18Postrequisites 18Removing the Display Assembl

Before Working Inside Your Computer | 5Before Working Inside Your ComputerBefore You Begin CAUTION: To avoid data loss, save and close all open

6 | Before Working Inside Your ComputerSafety InstructionsUse the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and

After Working Inside Your Computer | 7After Working Inside Your Computer CAUTION: Leaving stray or loose screws inside your computer may severe

8 | Removing the Base CoverRemoving the Base Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with you

Removing the Base Cover | 93 Remove the screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly.4 Loosen the captive screws that secure the