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XPS 15
Owner’s Manual
Computer model: XPS 9530
Regulatory model: P31F
Regulatory type: P31F001
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Notes, Cautions, and Warnings 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. ____________________ © 2013 Dell Inc. Trademarks used in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, and XPS™ are trademarks of Dell Inc. 2013 - 10 Rev. A00
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Contents Before Working Inside Your Computer 7 Before You Begin 7 Recommended Tools 7 Safety Instructions 8 After Working Inside Your Computer 9 Removing the Base-Cover Assembly 10 Procedure 10 Replacing the Base-Cover Assembly 12 Procedure 12 Removing the System Badge 13 Prerequisites 13 Procedure 13 Replacing the System Badge 15 Procedure 15 Postrequisites 15 Removing the Battery 16 Prerequisites 16 Procedure 16 Replacing the Battery 17 Procedure 17 Postrequisites 17 Removing the NFC card 18 P
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Removing the Hard Drive 20 Prerequisites 20 Procedure 21 Replacing the Hard Drive 23 Procedure 23 Postrequisites 23 Removing the Speakers 24 Prerequisites 24 Procedure 24 Replacing the Speakers 25 Procedure 25 Postrequisites 25 Removing the Wireless Card 26 Prerequisites 26 Procedure 26 Replacing the Wireless Card 27 Procedure 27 Postrequisites 27 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 28 Prerequisites 28 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 29 Procedure 29 Postrequisites 29 Removing the mSATA Card 30 Prereq
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Removing the Fans 33 Prerequisites 33 Procedure 33 Replacing the Fans 34 Procedure 34 Postrequisites 34 Removing the Thermal-Cooling Assembly 35 Prerequisites 35 Procedure 35 Replacing the Thermal-Cooling Assembly 36 Procedure 36 Postrequisites 36 Removing the Power-Adapter Port 37 Prerequisites 37 Procedure 37 Replacing the Power-Adapter Port 38 Procedure 38 Postrequisites 38 Removing the I/O Board 39 Prerequisites 39 Procedure 39 Replacing the I/O Board 41 Procedure 41 Postrequisites 41 Removi
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Removing the System Board 44 Prerequisites 44 Procedure 45 Replacing the System Board 48 Procedure 48 Postrequisites 48 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 49 Removing the Keyboard 50 Prerequisites 50 Procedure 50 Replacing the Keyboard 53 Procedure 53 Postrequisites. 53 Removing the Display Assembly 54 Prerequisites 54 Procedure 55 Replacing the Display Assembly 58 Procedure 58 Postrequisites 58 Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly 59 Prerequisites 59 Procedure 60 Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly 6
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Before Working Inside Your Computer Before You Begin CAUTION: To avoid data loss, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before turning off your computer. 1 Save and close all open files and exit all open programs. 2 Move your mouse pointer to the upper-right or lower-right corner of the screen to open the Charms sidebar and then click Settings→ Power→ Shut down. NOTE: If you are using a different operating system, see the documentation of your operating system for shut-do
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Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and ensure your personal safety. WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: Disconnect all power sources before opening the computer cover or panels. After you finish working inside the computer, replace all c
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After Working Inside Your Computer CAUTION: Leaving stray or loose screws inside your computer may severely damage your computer. 1 Replace all screws and make sure that no stray screws remain inside your computer. 2 Connect any cables, peripherals, and other parts you removed before working on your computer. 3 Connect your computer to the electrical outlet. 4 Turn on your computer. After Working Inside Your Computer | 9
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Removing the Base-Cover Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Close the display, and turn the computer over. 2 Tu
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3 Remove the screws that secure the base-cover assembly to the palm-rest assembly. 1 1 screws (12) 4 Using a plastic scribe, pry the base-cover assembly out of the palm-rest assembly. 2 1 3 1 plastic scribe 2 base-cover assembly 3 palm-rest assembly Removing the Base-Cover Assembly | 11
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Replacing the Base-Cover Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Place the base-cover assembly on the palm-rest ass
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Removing the System Badge WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites Remove the base-cover assembly. See "R
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3 Release the tab on the system badge from the slot on the base-cover assembly. 4 Lift the system badge off the base-cover assembly. 1 1 system badge 14 | Removing the System Badge
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Replacing the System Badge WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Slide the tab on the system badge into
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Removing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites Remove the base-cover assembly. See "Removing the Base-Cover
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Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the battery with the screw holes on t
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Removing the NFC card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" 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 assembly. See "Rem
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Replacing the NFC card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Use the alignment posts on the palm-rest as
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Removing the Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the hard d
