Dell XPS 15 9560 XPS 15 Service Manual - Page 3

Contents

Before working inside your computer

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10

Before you begin

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10

Safety instructions

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10

Recommended tools

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11

Screw list

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12

After working inside your computer

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14

Removing the base cover

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15

Procedure

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15

Replacing the base cover

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18

Procedure

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18

Removing the battery (half-length)

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19

Prerequisites

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19

Procedure

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19

Replacing the battery (half-length)

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21

Procedure

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21

Post-requisites

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21

Removing the battery (full-length)

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22

Prerequisites

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22

Procedure

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22

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Section	Page
XPS 15 Service Manual	3
Before working inside your computer	10
Before you begin	10
Safety instructions	10
Recommended tools	11
Screw list	12
After working inside your computer	14
Removing the base cover	15
Procedure	15
Replacing the base cover	18
Procedure	18
Removing the battery (half-length)	19
Prerequisites	19
Procedure	19
Replacing the battery (half-length)	21
Procedure	21
Post-requisites	21
Removing the battery (full-length)	22
Prerequisites	22
Procedure	22
Replacing the battery (full-length)	24
Procedure	24
Post-requisites	24
Removing the hard drive	25
Prerequisites	25
Procedure	25
Replacing the hard drive	30
Procedure	30
Post-requisites	30
Removing the solid-state drive (half-length)	31
Prerequisites	31
Procedure	31
Replacing the solid-state drive (half-length)	34
Procedure	34
Post-requisites	34
Removing the solid-state drive (full-length)	35
Prerequisites	35
Procedure	35
Replacing the solid-state drive (full-length)	38
Procedure	38
Post-requisites	38
Removing the speakers	39
Prerequisites	39
Procedure	39
Replacing the speakers	41
Procedure	41
Post-requisites	41
Removing the wireless card	42
Prerequisites	42
Procedure	42
Replacing the wireless card	44
Procedure	44
Post-requisites	45
Removing the fans	46
Prerequisites	46
Procedure	46
Replacing the fans	49
Procedure	49
Post-requisites	49
Removing the heat-sink assembly	50
Prerequisites	50
Procedure	50
Replacing the heat-sink assembly	52
Procedure	52
Post-requisites	52
Removing the memory modules	53
Prerequisites	53
Procedure	53
Replacing the memory modules	55
Procedure	55
Post-requisites	56
Removing the system board	58
Prerequisites	58
Procedure	59
Replacing the system board	62
Procedure	62
Post-requisites	63
Removing the audio daughter-board	64
Prerequisites	64
Procedure	64
Replacing the audio daughter-board	66
Procedure	66
Post-requisites	66
Removing the coin-cell battery	67
Prerequisites	67
Procedure	67
Replacing the coin-cell battery	69
Procedure	69
Post-requisites	69
Removing the keyboard	70
Prerequisites	70
Procedure	70
Replacing the keyboard	73
Procedure	73
Post-requisites	73
Removing the display assembly	74
Prerequisites	74
Procedure	74
Replacing the display assembly	78
Procedure	78
Post-requisites	78
Removing the power-adapter port	79
Prerequisites	79
Procedure	79
Replacing the power-adapter port	81
Procedure	81
Post-requisites	81
Removing the antenna cover	82
Prerequisites	82
Procedure	83
Replacing the antenna cover	85
Procedure	85
Post-requisites	85
Removing the display hinges	86
Prerequisites	86
Procedure	87
Replacing the display hinges	89
Procedure	89
Post-requisites	89
Removing the antenna module	90
Prerequisites	90
Procedure	90
Replacing the antenna module	92
Procedure	92
Post-requisites	92
Removing the palm-rest assembly	93
Prerequisites	93
Procedure	93
Replacing the palm-rest assembly	95
Procedure	95
Post-requisites	95
Downloading drivers	96
Downloading the audio driver	96
Downloading the graphics driver	96
Downloading the USB 3.0 driver	97
Downloading the Wi-Fi driver	97
Downloading the media-card reader driver	97
Downloading the chipset driver	98
Downloading the network driver	98
System setup	100
Boot Sequence	100
Navigation keys	100
BIOS overview	101
Entering BIOS setup program	101
System setup options	102
System and setup password	110
Assigning a system password and setup password	110
Deleting or changing an existing system and or setup password	111
Clearing forgotten passwords	112
Clearing CMOS settings	112
Real Time Clock (RTC) battery reset	112
Flashing BIOS (USB key)	112
Troubleshooting	113
Flashing the BIOS	113
Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) diagnostics	113
Running the ePSA diagnostics	114
Diagnostics	114
Flea power release	116
Wi-Fi power cycle	116
Getting help and contacting Dell	117
Self-help resources	117

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