
Dell XPS 14Owner’s ManualComputer model: XPS L421X Regulatory model: P30G Regulatory type: P30G001book.book Page 1 Wednes
10 | Before You Begin CAUTION: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, not on the cable itself. Some cables have con
After Working Inside Your Computer | 11After Working Inside Your ComputerAfter you complete replacement procedures, ensure the following:• Repla
12 | Removing the Base CoverRemoving the Base Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with yo
Removing the Base Cover | 135 Remove the screws that secure the base-cover assembly to the palm-rest assembly. 6 Starting from the back of the c
14 | Removing the Base Cover7 Lift the connector latch and using the pull-tab, disconnect the battery-LED-board cable from the system-board.8 Remove
Replacing the Base Cover | 15Replacing the Base Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped w
16 | Removing the System BadgeRemoving the System Badge WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped wit
Removing the System Badge | 172 Turn the base-cover assembly over.3 Using your fingertips, carefully turn the system badge over and remove the tapes
18 | Replacing the System BadgeReplacing the System Badge WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped w
Removing the Battery-LED Board | 19Removing the Battery-LED Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that s
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 Battery-LED Board4 Remove the screw that secures the battery-LED board to the base cover. 5 Lift and slide the battery-LED board o
Replacing the Battery-LED Board | 21Replacing the Battery-LED Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that
22 | Removing the SpeakersRemoving the Speakers WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your c
Removing the Speakers | 232 Disconnect the speaker cable from the I/O-board connector.3 Note the location of the tape that secures the speaker cable
24 | Replacing the SpeakersReplacing the Speakers WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your
Removing the Battery | 25Removing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your com
26 | Replacing the BatteryReplacing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your c
Removing the Memory Module | 27Removing the Memory Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipp
28 | Removing the Memory Module2 Using your fingertips, carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory-module connector until t
Replacing the Memory Module | 29Replacing the Memory Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shi
Contents | 3ContentsBefore You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices. . . . .
30 | Replacing the Memory ModulePostrequisites1 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 26.2 Replace the speakers. See &q
Removing the Wireless Mini-Card | 31Removing the Wireless Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
32 | Removing the Wireless Mini-Card3 Slide and remove the wireless-mini card from the system board. 1 wireless mini-card connector 2 wireless mini-
Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card | 33Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety informatio
34 | Removing the mSATA/WWAN Mini-CardRemoving the mSATA/WWAN Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
Replacing the mSATA/WWAN Card | 35Replacing the mSATA/WWAN Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shi
36 | Removing the Hard DriveRemoving the Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with yo
Removing the Hard Drive | 372 Using the pull-tab, disconnect the hard-drive cable from the system board.3 Peel the mylar from the hard-drive assembl
38 | Removing the Hard Drive8 Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard drive.9 Slide the hard drive out of the hard-drive br
Replacing the Hard Drive | 39Replacing the Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with
4 | ContentsRemoving the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Prerequisites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
40 | Removing the Power/Battery Status-Light BoardRemoving the Power/Battery Status-Light Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read
Removing the Power/Battery Status-Light Board | 414 Lift the power/battery status-light board, along with its cable, off the palm-rest assembly.
42 | Replacing the Power/Battery Status-Light BoardReplacing the Power/Battery Status-Light Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, re
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery | 43Removing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that s
44 | Replacing the Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that
Removing the Fan | 45Removing the Fan WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer an
46 | Replacing the FanReplacing the Fan WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer
Removing the Processor Heat-Sink | 47Removing the Processor Heat-Sink WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety informatio
48 | Replacing the Processor Heat-SinkReplacing the Processor Heat-Sink WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
Removing the I/O Board | 49Removing the I/O Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with
Contents | 5Removing the Power/Battery Status-Light Board 40Prerequisites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Procedure .
50 | Removing the I/O Board4 Remove the screws that secure the I/O board to the palm-rest assembly.5 Lift the I/O board at an angle and release it f
Replacing the I/O Board | 51Replacing the I/O Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped wit
52 | Removing the System BoardRemoving the System Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped wit
Removing the System Board | 53Procedure NOTE: Your computer’s Service Tag is located under the system badge. You must enter the Service Tag in
54 | Removing the System Board4 Lift the connector latch and using, the pull-tab, disconnect the ribbon cable from the system board.1 camera cable 2
Removing the System Board | 555 Lift the connector latches and, using the pull-tabs, disconnect the touchpad cable, keyboard cable, power/batter
56 | Removing the System Board8 Lift the system-board assembly at an angle and release the ports on the system board from the slots on the palm-rest
Replacing the System Board | 57Replacing the System Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipp
58 | Removing the Air VentRemoving the Air Vent WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with yo
Replacing the Air Vent | 59Replacing the Air Vent WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with
6 | ContentsRemoving the System Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Prerequisites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
60 | Removing the DisplayRemoving the Display WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your com
Removing the Display | 613 Remove the screws that secure the display hinges to the palm-rest assembly.4 Open the palm-rest assembly as far as possib
62 | Replacing the DisplayReplacing the Display WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your c
Removing the Keyboard | 63Removing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your c
64 | Removing the KeyboardProcedure CAUTION: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. Be careful w
Removing the Keyboard | 653 Lift the keyboard bracket off the keyboard.4 Remove the screws that secure the keyboard to the palm-rest assembly.1 keyb
66 | Removing the Keyboard5 Lift the keyboard off the palm-rest assembly.1keyboard1book.book Page 66 Wednesday, June 20, 2012 2:23 PM
Replacing the Keyboard | 67Replacing the Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your
68 | Removing the Palm RestRemoving the Palm Rest WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your
Removing the Palm Rest | 69Procedure1 Remove the screws that secure the palm rest to the display hinges.2 Open the palm rest as far as possible.
Contents | 7Flashing the BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72book.book Page 7 Wednesday, June 20, 2012 2:23 PM
70 | Removing the Palm Rest3 Slide and remove the palm rest from the display hinges and lift the palm rest away from the display.1 display 2 tabs (2
Replacing the Palm Rest | 71Replacing the Palm Rest WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped wit
72 | Flashing the BIOSFlashing the BIOSThe BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board. To flash the BI
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Before You Begin | 9Before You BeginTurn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and e
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