Dell Studio XPS 13 Owner's Manual (PDF)
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- Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 1
Dell XPS 13 Owner's Manual Computer model: L321x Regulatory model: P29G Regulatory type: P29G001 - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 2
without notice. © 2012 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, and XPS™ are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Microsoft®, Windows® and the - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 3
1 Before You Begin 9 Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices . . . . . 9 Safety Instructions 10 Recommended Tools 10 2 After Working Inside Your Computer . . . . 11 3 Base Cover 13 Removing the Base Cover 13 Replacing the Base Cover 14 4 Power-Light Board 15 Prerequisites 15 Removing - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 4
Removing the Battery 17 Replacing the Battery 18 Postrequisites 18 6 Speakers 19 Prerequisites 19 Removing the Speakers 19 Replacing the Speakers 22 Postrequisites 22 7 Wireless Mini-Card 23 Prerequisites 23 Removing the - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 5
the Heat Sink 30 Postrequisites 30 10 Fan 31 Prerequisites 31 Removing the Fan 31 Replacing the Fan 33 Postrequisites 33 11 Power-Adapter Connector 35 Prerequisites 35 Removing the Power-Adapter Connector 35 Replacing the Power-Adapter Connector 37 Postrequisites 38 12 I/O Board 39 - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 6
Postrequisites 41 13 System Board 43 Prerequisites 43 Removing the System Board 44 Replacing the System Board 46 Postrequisites 47 Entering the Service Tag in BIOS 47 14 Coin-Cell Battery 49 Prerequisites 49 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 50 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 50 - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 7
Palm-Rest Assembly 64 Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly 64 Postrequisites 65 18 System Setup 67 Overview 67 Entering System Setup 67 19 Flashing the BIOS 73 Contents 7 - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 8
8 Contents - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 9
. 2 Click Start and click Shut Down. Microsoft Windows shuts down and then the computer turns off. NOTE: If you are using a different operating system, see the documentation of your operating system for shut-down instructions. 3 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 10
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: Before touching - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 11
• Connect any external devices, cables, cards, and any other part(s) you removed before working on your computer • Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets CAUTION: Before turning on your computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 12
12 After Working Inside Your Computer - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 13
safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Base Cover 1 Close the display and turn the computer of your computer. 4 Remove the base cover off the palm-rest assembly. 1 2 1 base cover 2 screws (10) Base Cover 13 - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 14
and press the base cover into place. 2 Using a Torx 5 screwdriver, replace the screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly. 3 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. 14 Base Cover - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 15
your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 13. Removing the Power-Light - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 16
the power-light board cable into the system-board connector and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable. Postrequisites 1 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 14. 2 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. 16 Power-Light - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 17
safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 13. 2 Remove the power-light board. See "Removing the Power-Light Board" on page 15. Removing the Battery - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 18
. 3 Connect the battery cable to the system-board. Postrequisites 1 Replace the power-light board. See "Replacing the Power-Light Board" on page 16. 2 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 14. 3 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11 - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 19
safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 13. 2 Remove the power-light board. See "Removing the Power-Light Board" on page 15. 3 Remove the battery. See - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 20
2 Disconnect the left-speaker cable from the I/O board connector. 3 Release the Mini-Card cables from the routing guide on the left speaker. 4 Remove the two screws that secure the left speaker to the palm-rest assembly. 5 Lift the left speaker off the palm- - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 21
Right Speaker 1 Disconnect the right-speaker cable from the system-board connector. 2 Remove the two screws that secure the right speaker to the palm-rest assembly. 3 Lift the right speaker off the palm-rest assembly. 1 2 1 screws (2) 2 right-speaker cable Speakers 21 - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 22
the routing guide on the left battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 18. 2 Replace the power-light board. See "Replacing the Power-Light Board" on page 16. 3 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 14. 4 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 23
" on page 13. 2 Remove the power-light board. See "Removing the Power-Light Board" on page 15. 3 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 17. 4 Remove the right speaker. See "Removing the Speakers" on page 19. CAUTION: When the mini-card is not in the computer, store it in protective - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 24
Removing the Mini-Card 1 Disconnect the mini-card cables from the connectors on the mini-card. 1 1 mini-card cables (2) 2 Remove the screw that secures the mini-card to the system board. 3 Slide and remove the mini-card out of the system-board connector. 1 2 3 1 screw 3 system-board connector 24 - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 25
cables to the connectors on the mini-card. The following table provides the mini-card cable color scheme for the Mini-Card supported by your computer. Connectors on the Mini-Card Mini-Card Cable Color Scheme WLAN + Bluetooth (2 cables) Main WLAN + Bluetooth (white triangle) white Auxiliary WLAN - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 26
22. 1 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 18. 2 Replace the power-light board. See "Replacing the Power-Light Board" on page 16. 3 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 14. 4 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. 26 - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 27
-state drive. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 13. 2 Remove the power-light board. See "Removing the Power-Light Board" on page 15. 3 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 17. Removing the Solid-State Drive 1 Peel the tape that is adhered - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 28
1 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 18. 2 Replace the power-light board. See "Replacing the Power-Light Board" on page 16. 3 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 14. 4 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11 - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 29
safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 13. 2 Remove the power-light board. See "Removing the Power-Light Board" on page 15. 3 Remove the battery. See - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 30
1 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 18. 2 Replace the power-light board. See "Replacing the Power-Light Board" on page 16. 3 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 14. 4 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11 - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 31
Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 13. 2 Remove the power-light board. See "Removing the Power-Light Board" on page 15. 3 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 17. Removing the Fan 1 Disconnect the - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 32
the system-board connector. 3 Release the power-adapter connector cable from the routing guides on the fan. 1 2 1 routing guides 2 power-adapter connector cable 4 Disconnect the fan cable from the I/O board connector. 5 Remove the screws that secure the fan to the palm-rest assembly. 6 Lift - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 33
the power-adapter connector cable through the routing guides on the fan. 5 Connect the power-adapter connector cable to the system-board connector. 6 Connect the I/O cable to the I/O board connector and system-board connector. Postrequisites 1 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 34
34 Fan - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 35
11 Power-Adapter Connector WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 36
3 mini-card cables (2) 2 touchpad cable 4 Disconnect the power-adapter connector cable from the system-board connector. 5 Release the power-adapter connector cable from the routing guides on the fan. 6 Remove the screw that secures the power-adapter connector to the palm-rest assembly. 7 Lift the - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 37
hole on the palm-rest assembly. 2 Replace the screw that secures the power-adapter connector to the palm-rest assembly. 3 Route the power-adapter connector cable through the routing guides on the fan. 4 Connect the power-adapter connector cable to the system-board connector. 5 Route the mini-card - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 38
battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 18. 3 Replace the power-light board. See "Replacing the Power-Light Board" on page 16. 4 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 14. 5 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. 38 Power-Adapter - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 39
safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 13. 2 Remove the power-light board. See "Removing the Power-Light Board" on page 15. 3 Remove the battery. See - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 40
Removing the I/O Board 1 Remove the screw that secures the I/O board to the palm-rest assembly. 2 Lift the I/O board off the palm-rest assembly. 1 2 1 I/O board 2 screw Replacing the I/O Board 1 Align the screw holes on the I/O board with the screw holes on the palm-rest assembly. 2 Replace the - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 41
Replace the fan. See "Replacing the Fan" on page 33. 2 Replace the power-adapter connector. See "Replacing the Power-Adapter Connector" on page 37. 3 Replace the speakers See "Replacing the Speakers" on page 22. 4 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 18. 5 Replace the power-light - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 42
42 I/O Board - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 43
safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 13. 2 Remove the power-light board. See "Removing the Power-Light Board" on page 15. 3 Remove the battery. See - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 44
Removing the System Board NOTE: Your computer's service tag is stored in the system board. You must enter the service tag in the BIOS after you replace the system-board assembly. NOTE: Before disconnecting the cables from the system board, note the location of the connectors so that you - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 45
3 Remove the screws that secure the system board to the palm-rest assembly. 2 1 1 system board 2 screws (4) 4 Turn the system board over and place it over the palm-rest assembly. 5 Lift the connector latch and disconnect the keyboard cable from the system board connector. System Board 45 - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 46
1 1 keyboard cable Replacing the System Board 1 Slide the keyboard cable into the system-board connector and press down on the connector latch to secure the cable. 2 Align the screw holes on the system board with the screw holes on the palm-rest assembly. 3 Replace the screws that secure the system - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 47
the Battery" on page 18. 7 Replace the power-light board. See "Replacing the Power-Light Board" on page 16. 8 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 14. 9 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. Entering the Service Tag in BIOS 1 Turn - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 48
48 System Board - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 49
type. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 13. 2 Remove the power-light board. See "Removing the Power-Light Board" on page 15. 3 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 17 - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 50
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 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. 1 Using a plastic scribe, gently pry out the coin-cell battery out of the battery socket on the system - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 51
the fan. See "Replacing the Fan" on battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 18. 7 Replace the power-light board. See "Replacing the Power-Light Board" on page 16. 8 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 14. 9 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 52
52 Coin-Cell Battery - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 53
safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 13. 2 Remove the power-light board. See "Removing the Power-Light Board" on page 15. 3 Remove the battery. See - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 54
connector cable from the system-board connector. 3 Release the power-adapter connector cable from the routing guides on the fan. 1 2 1 routing guides 2 power-adapter connector cable 4 Disconnect the mini-card cables from the connectors on the mini-card. 5 Lift the connector latch and pull - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 55
6 Release the mini-card cables from the routing guides. 1 2 3 1 routing guides 3 mini-card cables (2) 2 touchpad cable 7 Remove the screws that secure the display assembly to the palm-rest assembly. Display Assembly 55 - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 56
and ensure that the screw holes on the display hinges align with the screw holes on the palm-rest assembly. 3 Replace the screws that secure the display assembly to the palm-rest assembly. 4 Route the mini-card cables through the routing guides. 5 Slide the touchpad cable into the system-board - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 57
+ Bluetooth (black triangle) black 7 Route the power-adapter connector cable through the routing guides on the fan. 8 Connect the power-adapter connector cable to the system-board connector. Postrequisites 1 Replace the speakers. See "Replacing the Speakers" on page 22. 2 Replace the battery. See - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 58
58 Display Assembly - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 59
safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 13. 2 Remove the power-light board. See "Removing the Power-Light Board" on page 15. 3 Remove the battery. See - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 60
Removing the Keyboard 1 Remove the screw that secures the mini-card clamp. 2 Remove the mini-card clamp off the palm-rest assembly. 1 2 3 1 screw 3 keyboard 2 mini-card clamp 3 Remove the screws that secure the keyboard to the palm-rest assembly. 4 Lift the keyboard off the palm-rest assembly. - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 61
22. 9 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 18. 10 Replace the power-light board. See "Replacing the Power-Light Board" on page 16. 11 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 14. 12 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11 - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 62
62 Keyboard - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 63
safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 13. 2 Remove the power-light board. See "Removing the Power-Light Board" on page 15. 3 Remove the battery. See - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 64
to the display assembly. 1 2 3 1 palm-rest assembly 3 display hinges (2) 2 screws (4) Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly 1 Slide and place the the display assembly. 2 Press down on the display hinges and ensure the screw holes in the display hinges align with the screw holes on the palm-rest - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 65
22. 10 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 18. 11 Replace the power-light board. See "Replacing the Power-Light Board" on page 16. 12 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 14. 13 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11 - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 66
66 Palm-Rest Assembly - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 67
reference. Entering System Setup 1 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 2 During POST, when the DELL logo is displayed, watch for the F2 prompt to appear and appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Then, turn off your computer and try again. System Setup Screens The - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 68
CPU ID Displays the current time. Displays current date. Displays the BIOS version number. Displays the product name. Displays the service tag of your computer. Displays the asset tag of the computer. Displays the processor type. Displays the processor speed. Displays the processor identification - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 69
off. If enabled, USB devices can be configured to wake the computer from Standby. If enabled, configures the operating mode of the integrated SATA controller. If enabled, the BIOS will display a warning message when the power adapter used is not compatible. If enabled, you can use the multimedia - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 70
allow you to set a timer to wake the computer at a particular interval. Entry on S3 critical battery event If enabled, will wake the computer and alert you when the battery level is low. Miscellaneous Devices External USB Ports Security Set Service Tag Admin Password is: System Password is: HDD - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 71
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 lowerright corner of the screen, press . The BIOS detects the device and adds the USB flash option to the boot menu. System Setup Utility - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 72
run Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities port. 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 3 When F12 Boot Options options appears in the lower-right corner of the screen, press . NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 73
for me • Choose from My Products and Services List • Choose from a list of all Dell products b Click Continue and follow the instructions on the screen. 4 A list of applications and drivers available for your computer appears on the screen. Click BIOS. 5 Click Download File to download the latest - Dell Studio XPS 13 | Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 74
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Dell XPS 13
Owner’s Manual
Computer model: L321x
Regulatory model: P29G
Regulatory type: P29G001