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XPS 13
Owner’s Manual
Computer model: XPS 9333
Regulatory model: P29G
Regulatory type: P29G003
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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. ____________________ © 2013 Dell Inc. ™ ™ Trademarks used in this text: Dell , the DELL logo, and XPS are trademarks of Dell Inc.; ® ® Microsoft and Windows are registered
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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 Prerequis
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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
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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 Pro
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Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly 48 Prerequisites 48 Procedure 49 Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly 50 Procedure 50 Postrequisites 50 System Setup 51 Overview 51 Entering System Setup 51 Boot Sequence 56 Flashing the BIOS 58 6 | Contents
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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. 1 Save and close all open files, exit all open programs, and turn off your computer. 2 Follow 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 do
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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 c
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After Working Inside Your Computer CAUTION: Leaving stray or loose screws inside your computer may severely damage your computer. 1 Replace all screws and make sure that no stray screws remain inside your computer. 2 Connect any cables, peripherals, and other parts you removed before working on your computer. 3 Connect your computer to the electrical outlet. 4 Turn on your computer. After Working Inside Your Computer | 9
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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 1 Close the display and turn the computer over. 2 Using a Torx
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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 1 Align the base cover with the palm-rest assembly and press
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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
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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 1 Align the screw hole on the power-light board with t
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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 1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on pag
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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 1 Align the screw holes on the battery with the screw holes on t
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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 1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on pa
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5 Lift the left speaker off the palm-rest assembly. 1 2 3 1 screws (2) 2 routing guide 3 left-speaker cable 6 Remove the wireless-card cables from the routing guide on the right speaker. 7 Disconnect the right-speaker cable from the system board. 8 Remove the screws that secure the right speaker to the palm-rest assembly. 9 Lift the right speaker off the palm-rest assembly. 1 2 1 screws (2) 2 right-speaker cable Removing the Speakers | 17
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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 1 Align the screw holes on the left speaker with the screw hole
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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 1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover"
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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 1 Align the notch on the wireless card with the tab in the
