Dell Adamo XPS Owner's manual

Brand: Dell

Model: Adamo XPS

Type: Owner's manual

AdamoXPS™ServiceManual 
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Notes, Cautions, and Warnings 
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. 
©2009DellInc.Allrightsreserved. 
Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. 
Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Dell Adamo, and XPS are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is used 
by Dell under license; Intel and Centrino are registered trademarks and Core is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S and other countries; Microsoft and Windows are either 
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Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any 
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RegulatoryModel:P02SRegulatoryType:P02S001 
November 2009 Rev. A00 
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Using Your Computer  
Before You Begin  
Display  
Battery(s)  
Palm Rest Assembly 
Keyboard  
Memory Module  
Solid State Drive  
Internal Module With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 
WLAN Card  
Thermal Cooling Assembly  
Daughter Board(s) 
System Board 
Display Assembly  
Service Tag Panel  
Base Cover  
Flashing the BIOS  
System Setup  
Troubleshooting  
Reinstalling Software  
Getting Help  
Comprehensive Specifications 
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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 Base Cover

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Removing the Base Cover

Replacing the Base Cover

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Removing the Base Cover

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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

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2. Remove the system board (see Removing the System Board).

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3. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly).

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4. Remove the right daughter board (see Removing the Right Daughter Board).

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5. Remove the left daughter board (see Removing the Left Daughter Board).

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6. Remove the bridge battery (see Removing the Bridge Battery).

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7. Remove the two screws that secure the counterweights to the base cover.

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8. Pry and lift the counterweights away from the base cover.

Replacing the Base Cover

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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

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2. Use the adhesive on the counterweights and adhere them to the base cover.

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3. Replace the two screws that secure the counterweights to the base cover.

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4. Replace the bridge battery (see Replacing the Bridge Battery).

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WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best

practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

CAUTION: 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: Onlyacertifiedservicetechnicianshouldperformrepairsonyourcomputer.DamageduetoservicingthatisnotauthorizedbyDell™

is not covered by your warranty.

CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Computer Battery) before working inside

the computer.

screws (2)

counterweights (2)

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5. Replace the left daughter board (see Replacing the Left Daughter Board).

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6. Replace the right daughter board (see Replacing the Right Daughter Board).

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7. Replace the system board (see Replacing the System Board).

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8. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly).

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9. Turn on the computer.

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CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may

result in damage to the computer.

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 Battery(s)

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Removing the Computer Battery

Replacing the Computer Battery

Removing the Coin-Cell Battery

Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery

Removing the Bridge Battery

Replacing the Bridge Battery

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Removing the Computer Battery

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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

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2. Turn the computer over.

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3. Slide and hold the battery release latch.

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4. Using the grip on the computer battery, push the computer battery towards the computer and rotate it upwards.

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5. Lift the computer battery out of the computer.

Replacing the Computer Battery

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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

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WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best

practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

CAUTION: 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 Computer Battery) before working inside

the 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.

grip

battery release latch

computer battery

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2. Align the computer battery in the battery bay.

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3. Rotate the battery into the computer until it snaps in place.

Removing the Coin-Cell Battery

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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

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2. Remove the computer battery (see Removing the Computer Battery).

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3. Open the display (see Opening the Display).

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4. Remove the palm rest assembly (see Removing the Palm Rest Assembly).

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5. Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable from the connector on the system board.

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6. The coin-cell battery is glued to the system board. Using a plastic scribe pry the coin-cell battery out of the system board.

Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery

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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

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2. Use the adhesive on the coin-cell battery and adhere it to the system board.

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3. Connect the coin-cell battery cable to the connector on the system board.

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4. Replace the palm rest assembly (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly).

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5. Replace the computer battery (see Replacing the Computer Battery).

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Removing the Bridge Battery

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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

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2. Remove the computer battery (see Removing the Computer Battery).

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3. Open the display (see Opening the Display).

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coin-cell battery connector

coin-cell battery

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.

4. Remove the palm rest assembly (see Removing the Palm Rest Assembly).

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5. Disconnect the bridge battery cable from the connector on the left daughter board.

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6. The bridge battery is glued to the base cover. Using a plastic scribe pry the bridge battery out of the base cover.

Replacing the Bridge Battery

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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

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2. Use the adhesive on the bridge battery and adhere it to the base cover.

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3. Connect the bridge battery cable to the connector on the left daughter board.

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4. Replace the palm rest assembly (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly).

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5. Replace the computer battery (see Replacing the Computer Battery).

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bridge battery connector

bridge battery

CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may

result in damage to the computer.

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 Before You Begin

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Recommended Tools

Turning Off Your Computer

Before Working Inside Your Computer

This manual provides instructions for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the

following conditions exist:

l You have performed the steps in Turning Off Your Computer and Before Working Inside Your Computer.

l You have read the safety information that shipped with your computer.

l A component can be replaced or—if purchased separately—installed by performing the removal procedure in reverse order.

Recommended Tools

The instructions in this document may require the following tools:

l T5 Torx screwdriver

l Phillips screwdriver

l Plastic scribe

l BIOS executable update program available at support.dell.com

Turning Off Your Computer

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1. Save and close all open files and exit all open programs.

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2. Shut down your computer:

Click Start ® Shut Down.

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3. The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process finishes.

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4. Ensure that the computer and any attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut

down your operating system, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off.

Before Working Inside Your Computer

Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to ensure your own personal safety.

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CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer.

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best

practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

CAUTION: 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: Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components or contacts on a card. Hold a card by its edges or by its metal

mounting bracket. Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by its pins.

CAUTION: Onlyacertifiedservicetechnicianshouldperformrepairsonyourcomputer.DamageduetoservicingthatisnotauthorizedbyDell™

is not covered by your warranty.

CAUTION: 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. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented

and aligned.

CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer.

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1. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched.

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2. Turn off your computer (see Turning Off Your Computer).

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3. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.

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4. Place your computer against an object for support before you start removing or replacing components.

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CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the computer battery (see Removing the Computer Battery) before working

inside the computer.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the display hinges, ensure that you do not adjust the angle between the display and the computer base after

removing the palm rest assembly.

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 Flashing the BIOS

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1. Turn on the computer.

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2. Go to support.dell.com.

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3. Click Drivers & Downloads® Select Model.

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4. Locate the BIOS update file for your computer:

If you have your computer's Service Tag:

a. Click Enter a Service Tag.

b. Enter your computer's Service Tag in the Enter a service tag: field, click Go, and proceed to step 5.

If you do not have your computer's Service Tag:

a. Select the type of product in the Select Your Product Family list.

b. Select the product brand in the Select Your Product Line list.

c. Select the product model number in the Select Your Product Model list.

d. Click Confirm.

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5. A list of results appear on the screen. Click BIOS.

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6. Click Download Now to download the latest BIOS file.The File Download window appears.

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7. Click Save to save the file on your desktop. The file downloads to your desktop.

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8. Click Close if the Download Complete window appears.The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update

file.

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9. Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen.

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NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located in the battery bay, for more information see Locating the Service Tag and Express Service

Code.

NOTE: If you have selected a different model and want to start over again, click Start Over on the top right of the menu.

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 Internal Module With Bluetooth Wireless Technology

AdamoXPS™ServiceManual

Removing the Bluetooth Card

Replacing the Bluetooth Card

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Removing the Bluetooth Card



1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

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2. Remove the computer battery (see Removing the Computer Battery).

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3. Open the display (see Opening the Display).

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4. Remove the palm rest assembly (see Removing the Palm Rest Assembly).

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5. RemovethescrewthatsecurestheBluetooth™cardtotherightdaughterboard.

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6. Lift the Bluetooth card to disconnect it from the connector on the right daughter board.

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7. Turn the Bluetooth card over.

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8. Disconnect the blue antenna cable from the Bluetooth card.

Replacing the Bluetooth Card



1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

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2. Connect the blue antenna cable to the Bluetooth card.

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3. Turn the Bluetooth card over.

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4. Align the connector on the Bluetooth card with the connector on the right daughter board, and press gently to connect the Bluetooth card to the right

daughter board.

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WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best

practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

CAUTION: 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 Computer Battery) before working inside

the computer.

CAUTION: Onlyacertifiedservicetechnicianshouldperformrepairsonyourcomputer.DamageduetoservicingthatisnotauthorizedbyDell™

is not covered by your warranty.

screw

Bluetooth card

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5. Replace the screw that secures the Bluetooth card to the right daughter board.

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6. Replace the palm rest assembly (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly).

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7. Replace the computer battery (see Replacing the Computer Battery).

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CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may

result in damage to the computer.

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 Comprehensive Specifications

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This document provides information that you may need when updating drivers or upgrading your computer.

System Model

Processor

Memory

Computer Information

Communications

Video

System Model

Processor

Memory

Computer Information

Communications

Video

Audio

Camera

Drive(s)

Ports and Connectors

Display

Battery

AC Adapter

Physical Characteristics

Environment

DellAdamo™XPS™

Type

Intel® Core™2DuoSU9400

L2 cache

3 MB shared

External bus frequency

800 MHz

NOTE: The memory on your computer cannot be upgraded.

Type

dual channel 800 MHz DDR3 SDRAM

Configuration

4 GB

Chipset

Mobile Intel 4 Series Express

PCI bus

32 bits

Data bus width

64 bits

DRAM bus width

128 bits dual channel

802.11n Wireless LAN

Intel®Ultimate N WiFi Link 5300

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 2.1 + Enhanced Data Rate

(EDR)

Network adapter

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NOTE: A network adapter is

shipped with the computer.

External USB 10/100

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Type

Intel Graphics Media Accelerator

Data bus

Internal PCI-E

Controller

GMA X4500HD

Memory

256 MB shared frame buffer

Audio

Camera

Drive(s)

Ports and Connectors

Display

Battery

Type

Intel High Definition Audio 2.0

Controller

Realtek ALC269

Speaker

one mono speaker

Microphone

one digital microphone

Headphone

one stereo 3.5-mm headphone

connector

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NOTE: Your computer camera supports facial recognition feature.

Pixel

2.0 megapixel

Resolution

1600 (H) x 1200 (V)

Internal

128-GB Solid State Drive

External

l optional 250-GB/500-GB USB

SATA hard drive

l optional Dual Layer DVD+/-RW

and Blu-Ray Disc™Drive

USB

two 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant

connectors

Headphone

one stereo 3.5-mm headphone

connector

DisplayPort

one 20-pin connector

NOTE: A DisplayPort to DVI adapter is shipped with the computer.

Type

Active-matrix TFT LCD

Dimensions (viewable area)

Height

Width

Diagonal

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296.4 mm (11.67 inches)

166.6 mm (6.56 inches)

340.4 mm (13.4 inches)

Power consumption (maximum)

4.3 W

Resolution

1366 x 768

NOTE: Your computer has an internal bridge battery that allows you to replace the depleted main battery with a new one while the computer is in sleep

mode.

You do not have to turn off the computer to replace the battery.

Type

Li-Ion battery pack - 20 Whr standard

pack

Li-Ion battery pack - 40 Whr extended

pack

Dimensions

296 x 39.5 x 8.9 mm (standard pack)

296 x 39.5 x 16.7 mm (extended pack)

AC Adapter

Physical Characteristics

Environment

Weight

20 Whr

40 Whr



164 g to 175 g

290 g to 298 g

Voltage

11.1 V (nominal)

U.S./Mexico/Canada

Type

DA45NM102-00

Input voltage (nominal)

100 V – 240 V (nominal)

Input current (maximum)

1.5 A (continuous)

Input frequency

50 Hz – 60 Hz (single phase nominal)

Output power (maximum)

45 W

Output current (maximum)

3.21 A

Dimensions

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Length

Width

Height

117.6 mm (4.63 inches)

68.6 mm (2.7 inches)

16.8 mm (0.66 inches)

Weight (maximum)

195 g (without AC adapter cable)

Rest of the World

Type

DA45NM103-00

Input voltage (nominal)

100 V – 240 V (nominal)

Input current (maximum)

1.5 A (continuous)

Input frequency

50 Hz – 60 Hz (single phase nominal)

Output power (maximum)

45 W

Output current (maximum)

3.21 A

Dimensions

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Length

Width

Height

114.4 mm (4.5 inches)

68.6 mm (2.7 inches)

16.8 mm (0.66 inches) to 23.3mm

(0.91 inches)

Weight (maximum)

201 g (without AC adapter cable)

Dimensions

Depth

Width

Height

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273.9 mm (10.78 inches)

339.9 mm (13.38 inches)

9.99 mm (0.39 inches)

Weight (approximate)

1.44 kg (3.17 lb)

Temperature range

Operating:0°to35°C(32°to95°F)

Storage: –40°to65°C(–40°to149°F)

Maximum relative humidity

Operating: 10% to 90% (noncondensing)

Storage: 5% to 95% (noncondensing)

Maximum vibration

Operating: 0.66 GRMS

Storage: 1.3 GRMS

Maximum shock

Operating: 110 G

Storage: 163 G

Altitude (maximum):

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Operating

–15.2 to 3048 m

(–50 to 10,000 ft)

Storage

–15.2 to 10,668 m

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(–50 to 35,000 ft)

Airborne contaminant level

G2 or lower as defined by ISAS71.04- 1985

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 Thermal Cooling Assembly

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Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly

Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly

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Removing the Thermal Cooling Assembly



1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

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2. Remove the computer battery (see Removing the Computer Battery).

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3. Open the display (see Opening the Display).



4. Remove the palm rest assembly (see Removing the Palm Rest Assembly).

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5. Remove the six screws that secure the thermal cooling assembly to the system board.

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6. Lift the thermal cooling assembly off the system board.

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best

practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

WARNING: If you remove the thermal cooling assembly from the computer when the thermal cooling assembly is hot, do not touch the metal

housing of the thermal cooling assembly.

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 Computer Battery) before working inside

the computer.

CAUTION: Onlyacertifiedservicetechnicianshouldperformrepairsonyourcomputer.DamageduetoservicingthatisnotauthorizedbyDell™

is not covered by your warranty.

NOTE: The screws that secure the thermal cooling assembly are of different sizes. Note the location and size of the screws as you remove them

so that you can replace them correctly.

NOTE: The antenna cables are routed under the thermal cooling assembly, make note of the antenna cable routing and the tape placement

around the keyboard.

screws (6)

thermal cooling assembly

Replacing the Thermal Cooling Assembly



1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

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2. Peel the backing off the thermal cooling pad and adhere the pad to the portion of the thermal cooling assembly that covers the processor.

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3. Route the antenna cables under the thermal cooling assembly and replace the tape around the keyboard.

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4. Place the thermal cooling assembly on the system board.

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5. Replace the six screws that secure the thermal cooling assembly to the system board.

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6. Replace the palm rest assembly (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly).

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7. Replace the computer battery (see Replacing the Computer Battery).

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NOTE: To ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved, use the thermal cooling pad provided in the kit.

NOTE: This procedure assumes that you have already removed the thermal cooling assembly and are ready to replace it.

NOTE: The screws that secure the thermal cooling assembly are of different sizes. Ensure that you replace the correct screws to the thermal

cooling assembly.

CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may

result in damage to the computer.

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 Display Assembly

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Removing the Display Assembly

Replacing the Display Assembly

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Removing the Display Assembly



1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.



2. Remove the computer battery (see Removing the Computer Battery).

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3. Open the display (see Opening the Display).



4. Remove the palm rest assembly (see Removing the Palm Rest Assembly).



5. RemovetheBluetooth™card(seeRemoving the Bluetooth Card).

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6. Remove the WLAN card (see Removing the WLAN Card).



7. Make note of the antenna cable routing and the tape placement.

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8. Disconnect the following cables from their corresponding connectors on the system board:

l display cable — lift the tab and pull the cable away from the connector

l left I/O board cable — lift the tab and pull the cable away from the connector

l battery power cable — pull the cable away from the connector

l AC adapter power cable — pull the cable away from the connector

l right I/O board cable — lift the tab and pull the cable away from the connector

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9. Remove the two screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base.

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best

practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

CAUTION: 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: Onlyacertifiedservicetechnicianshouldperformrepairsonyourcomputer.DamageduetoservicingthatisnotauthorizedbyDell™

is not covered by your warranty.

CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Computer Battery) before working inside

the computer.

display cable connector

left I/O board cable connector

battery power cable connector

AC adapter power cable connector

right I/O board cable connector

antenna cables (2 sets)



10. Slide and lift the computer base away from the display assembly.

Replacing the Display Assembly



1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

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2. Place the computer base in position and replace the two screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base.

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3. Route the antenna cables and tape them in place if required.

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4. Connect the following cables to their corresponding connectors on the system board:

l display cable

l left I/O board cable

l battery power cable

l AC adapter power cable

l right I/O board cable

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5. ReplacetheBluetooth™card(seeReplacing the Bluetooth Card).

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6. Replace the WLAN card (see Replacing the WLAN Card).

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7. Replace the palm rest assembly (see Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly).

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8. Replace the computer battery (see Replacing the Computer Battery).

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screws (2)

NOTE: Remove the service tag panel if you are replacing the display assembly (see Removing the Service Tag Panel).

NOTE: Replace the service tag panel if you are replacing the display assembly (see Replacing the Service Tag Panel).

CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may

result in damage to the computer.

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 Solid State Drive

AdamoXPS™ServiceManual

Removing the Solid State Drive

Replacing the Solid State Drive

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Removing the Solid State Drive

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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

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2. Remove the computer battery (see Removing the Computer Battery).

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3. Open the display (see Opening the Display).

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4. Remove the palm rest assembly (see Removing the Palm Rest Assembly).

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5. Remove the screw that secures the solid state drive to the computer base.

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6. Slide and lift the solid state drive to disconnect it from the connector on the right daughter board.

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WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best

practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

CAUTION: 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 Computer Battery) before working inside

the computer.

CAUTION: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer (see Turning Off Your Computer) before removing the solid state drive. 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.

CAUTION: Onlyacertifiedservicetechnicianshouldperformrepairsonyourcomputer.DamageduetoservicingthatisnotauthorizedbyDell™

is not covered by your warranty.

CAUTION: 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. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented

and aligned.

NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for solid state drives from sources other than Dell.

NOTE: If you are installing a solid state drive from a source other than Dell, you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new

solid state drive.

screw

solid state drive

connector

CAUTION: When the solid state drive is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging.