Dell™ XPS™ L401X ServiceManualRegulatory model: P12G series Regulatory type: P12G001
10 Before You BeginBefore Working Inside Your ComputerUse the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to h
100 AC-Adapter Connector
System Board 10120System Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additio
102 System Board10Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 53).11Disconnect the power-button board cable, co
System Board 10315Remove the AC-adapter connector (see "Removing the AC-Adapter Connector" on page 97).16Disconnect the Bluetooth-card cable
104 System Board18Carefully ease the connectors on the system board out of the slots in the top cover, and lift the system board off the top cover.Rep
System Board 10515Replace the Mini-Card(s) (see "Replacing the Mini-Card(s)" on page 24).16Replace the memory module(s) (see "Replacing
106 System Board
Flashing the BIOS 10721Flashing the BIOSThe BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board. To flash the BIO
108 Flashing the BIOS8Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen.
Before You Begin 116Disconnect all attached devices from your computer. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery
12 Before You Begin
Battery 132Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety b
14 BatteryReplacing the Battery CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. 1Follow th
Memory Module(s) 153Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For a
16 Memory Module(s) CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the memory-module connector, do not use tools to spread the memory module securing clips.5Use
Memory Module(s) 176Remove the memory module from the memory-module connector.Replacing the Memory Module(s) CAUTION: If you need to install memory m
18 Memory Module(s)3Slide the memory module firmly into the memory-module connector at a 45-degree angle, and press the memory module down until it cl
Memory Module(s) 19Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Security→ System. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure t
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indica
20 Memory Module(s)
Wireless Mini-Card(s) 214Wireless Mini-Card(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your compu
22 Wireless Mini-Card(s)4Pry out the Mini-Card cover using your finger.5Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini-Card(s). 6Remove the screw that se
Wireless Mini-Card(s) 237Lift the Mini-Card(s) out of the system-board connector.1 antenna cables (2) 2 Mini-Card3 screw 4 system-board connector1324
24 Wireless Mini-Card(s) CAUTION: When the Mini-Card is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging. For more information, see &
Wireless Mini-Card(s) 253Insert the Mini-Card connector at a 45-degree angle into the system-board connector.4Press the other end of the Mini-Card dow
26 Wireless Mini-Card(s)
Hard Drive 275Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional sa
28 Hard Drive5Insert a plastic scribe into the slot on the base cover and push the hard-drive out.6Slide the hard drive out of the hard-drive bay.Repl
Hard Drive 296Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 14). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and
Contents 3Contents1 Before You Begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Recommended Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Turning Off Y
30 Hard Drive
Optical Drive 316Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additio
32 Optical Drive7Lift and pull the optical-drive bezel to remove it from the optical drive.8Remove the two screws that secure the optical-drive bracke
Optical Drive 33Replacing the Optical Drive1Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.2Align the screw holes on the optical-dr
34 Optical Drive CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to d
Palm-Rest Assembly 357Palm-Rest Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. F
36 Palm-Rest Assembly7Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible.8Using your fingertip, gently push the tab to release the palm-re
Palm-Rest Assembly 379Using your fingertips, gently ease the palm-rest assembly from the computer base.10Without pulling hard on the palm-rest assembl
38 Palm-Rest Assembly11Lift the connector latch and pull the pull-tab to disconnect the touch-pad cable from the system-board connector.12Disconnect t
Palm-Rest Assembly 392Connect the control-strip cable to the system-board connector.3Slide the touch-pad cable into the system-board connector and pre
4 ContentsReplacing the Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 Optical Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Removing the Op
40 Palm-Rest Assembly
Keyboard 418Keyboard WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety
42 Keyboard CAUTION: Be extremely careful when removing and handling the keyboard. Failure to do so could result in scratching the display panel.9Wit
Keyboard 4310Note the routing of the keyboard cable and remove the cable from the routing guide on the top cover.11Push the connector tabs up and pull
44 Keyboard2Slide the keyboard backlight cable into the system-board connector and press the connector tabs into the connector to secure the cable.3Ro
Power-Button Board 459Power-Button Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. F
46 Power-Button Board12Lift the power-button board off the top cover.Replacing the Power-Button Board1Follow the instructions in "Before You Begi
Power-Button Board 475Connect the display cable to the system-board connector.6Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 43
48 Power-Button Board
Coin-Cell Battery 4910Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Fo
Contents 511 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Display Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Removing t
50 Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Coin-Cell Battery1Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.2Connect the coin-cell battery c
Coin-Cell Battery 517Replace the memory module(s) (see "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 17).8Replace the battery (see "Replacin
52 Coin-Cell Battery
Display 5311Display WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety
54 Display CAUTION: Be extremely careful when opening the display to prevent damaging the display assembly.10Turn the computer over and open the disp
Display 55Replacing the Display Assembly1Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.1 display assembly 2 screws (4)3 speaker ca
56 Display2Place the display assembly in position and replace the four screws that secure the display assembly to the top cover.3Route the Mini-Card a
Display 57Replacing the Display Bezel1Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2Align the display bezel with the display bac
58 DisplayDisplay PanelRemoving the Display Panel1Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2Remove the display assembly (see
Display 59Replacing the Display Panel1Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2Place the display panel over the display bac
6 Contents14 Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75Removing the Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75Replacing the S
60 Display8Replace the display assembly (see "Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 55). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace
Display 617Gently peel off the display cable from the display panel.Replacing the Display Cable1Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin"
62 Display6Replace the display assembly ("Replacing the Display Assembly" on page 55).Display-Panel BracketsRemoving the Display-Panel Brack
Display 63Replacing the Display-Panel Brackets1Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.2Place the display-panel brackets in
64 Display
Camera Module 6512Camera Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additi
66 Camera Module12Gently peel the aluminum foil that secures the camera module to the display back cover.13Remove the camera module from the display b
Camera Module 679Follow the instructions from step 5 to step 6 in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 33.10Replace the hard drive (see &qu
68 Camera Module
Top Cover 6913Top Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional saf
Contents 7Replacing the AC-Adapter Connector. . . . . . . . . . 9819 System Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101Removing the System B
70 Top Cover11Remove the power-button board (see "Removing the Power-Button Board" on page 45).12Remove the coin-cell battery (see "Rem
Top Cover 7119Remove the Bluetooth-card (see "Removing the Bluetooth Card" on page 93).20Remove the daughter board (see "Removing the D
72 Top Cover24Remove the system board (see "Removing the System Board" on page 101).Replacing the Top Cover1Follow the instructions in "
Top Cover 7318Replace the memory module(s) (see "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 17).19Replace any blank or card you removed from th
74 Top Cover
Speakers 7514Speakers WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safet
76 Speakers11Make note of the speakers cable routing and remove the cable from the routing guides.12Remove the four screws (two on each speaker) that
Speakers 774Replace the four screws (two on each speaker) that secure the speakers to the base cover.5Follow the instructions from step 9 to step 11 i
78 Speakers
Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly 7915Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety informati
8 Contents
80 Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly8Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 41).9Remove the display assembly (see "
Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly 8114In sequential order (indicated on the processor heat-sink), loosen the five captive screws that secure the pr
82 Processor Fan and Heat-Sink AssemblyReplacing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly NOTE: The original thermal grease can be reused if the orig
Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly 83
84 Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly
Processor Module 8516Processor Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For
86 Processor Module11Turn the top-cover assembly over.12Remove the processor fan and heat-sink assembly (see "Removing the Processor Fan and Heat
Processor Module 87 CAUTION: To ensure maximum cooling for the processor module, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the processor thermal-coolin
88 Processor Module11Replace the hard drive (see "Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 28).12Replace the Mini-Card(s) (see "Replacing the
Daughter Board 8917Daughter Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For addi
Before You Begin 91Before You BeginThis manual provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted
90 Daughter Board11Turn the top-cover assembly over.12Remove the processor fan and heat-sink assembly (see "Removing the Processor Fan and Heat-S
Daughter Board 91Replacing the Daughter Board1Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.2Align the connectors on the daughter
92 Daughter Board
Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 9318Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology WARNING: Before working inside your computer,
94 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology10Follow the instructions from step 13 to step 18 in "Removing the Top Cover" on page 69
Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 952Slide the Bluetooth card into the slot on the top cover and secure it in place.3Connect the Bluet
96 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
AC-Adapter Connector 9719AC-Adapter Connector WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your comput
98 AC-Adapter Connector11Turn the top-cover assembly over.12Disconnect the AC-adapter connector cable from the system-board connector.13Make note of t
AC-Adapter Connector 993Replace the screw that secures the AC-adapter connector to the top cover.4Route the AC-adapter connector cable through the rou
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