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Dell XPS 12
Owner’s Manual
Computer model: XPS 9Q33/9Q34
Regulatory model: P20S
Regulatory type: P20S002
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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 har dware 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.; ® ® Microsoft and Windows are re
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Repl
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Removing the Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Prerequisites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Replacing the Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Postrequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery. . . . . . . . . . . .
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Removing the Power-Adapter Port . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Prerequisites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Replacing the Power-Adapter Port . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Postrequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Removing the System Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Prerequ
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Removing the Windows-Button Board . . . . . . . . 45 Prerequisites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Replacing the Windows-Button Board . . . . . . . . 46 Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Postrequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Removing the Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Prerequisites.
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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, exit all op en programs, and turn off your computer. Microsoft Windows 8: Point to the lower/upper-right corner of the screen to open the Charms sidebar and click Settings→ Power→ Shut down. NOTE: If you use a different operating system, see the documentation of your operating
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Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and ensure your pe rsonal 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, rep
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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 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
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3 Remove the screws that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly. 1 2 1 screws (11) 2 base cover 4 Place the computer with the r ear side facing you, and starting from the right side, gently pry up the base cover. 5 Lift the base cover at an angle and slide it to release the power-switch slot from the power switch. 1 3 2 1 power-switch slot 2 power switch 3 base cover Removing the Base Cover | 11
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Replacing the Base Cover 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 Slide the power-switch slot into the power switch
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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. 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 h
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Removing the Wireless 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 more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Bas
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Replacing the Wireless 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 more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure CAUTION: To avoid damage to the wireless card, d
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Removing the mSATA 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 more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base C
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Replacing the mSATA 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 more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Align the notch on the mSATA card with the tab on
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Removing the Speakers 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 1 Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cov
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Replacing the Speakers 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 Using the alignment posts on the palm-rest assembly
