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Dell Latitude XT3 Owner's Manual

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Dell Latitude XT3
Owner's Manual
Regulatory Model P17G
Regulatory Type P17G001

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  • Page 1 Dell Latitude XT3 Owner's Manual Regulatory Model P17G Regulatory Type P17G001...

  • Page 2: Notes, Cautions, And Warnings

    Information in this publication is subject to change without notice. © 2011 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A. Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notes, Cautions, and Warnings..............2 1 Working on Your Computer..............9 ................9 Before Working Inside Your Computer .......................11 Recommended Tools ....................11 Turning Off Your Computer ................11 After Working Inside Your Computer 2 Tablet PC Features...................13 ........................13 Introduction ......................13 User Modes .....................14 Tablet PC Buttons ......................15 Scroll Buttons...
  • Page 4 ....................38 Installing the Back Panel 7 Hard Drive....................39 ................39 Removing the Hard Drive Assembly .................41 Installing the Hard Drive Assembly 8 Memory......................43 ....................43 Removing the Memory .....................44 Installing the Memory 9 Bluetooth Card..................45 ..................45 Removing the Bluetooth Module ..................46 Installing the Bluetooth Module 10 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card........47 ..........47 Removing the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card...
  • Page 5 15 Processor....................57 ....................57 Removing the Processor ....................58 Installing the Processor 16 Keyboard Trim..................59 ..................59 Removing the Keyboard Trim ...................59 Installing the Keyboard Trim 17 Keyboard....................61 ....................61 Removing the Keyboard ....................63 Installing the Keyboard 18 Palm Rest....................65 ....................65 Removing the Palm Rest ....................67 Installing the Palm Rest 19 Display Closure Sensor.................69...
  • Page 6 ....................79 Installing the Speakers 24 Bluetooth Cable..................81 ..................81 Removing the Bluetooth Cable ..................81 Installing the Bluetooth Cable 25 Modem Connector.................83 ..................83 Removing the Modem Connector ..................85 Installing the Modem Connector 30 Display Bezel...................87 ....................87 Removing the Display Bezel .....................87 Installing the Display Bezel 27 System Board..................89 ...................89 Removing the System Board...
  • Page 7 37 Low-Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) Camera Cable....123 ................123 Removing the LVDS Camera Cable ....................123 Installing the LVDS Cable 38 Specifications..................125 ........................125 Specifications 39 System Setup..................131 ........................131 Overview ....................131 Entering System Setup ....................131 System Setup Options 40 Contacting Dell..................141 ......................141 Contacting Dell...

  • Page 9: Working On Your Computer

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.
  • Page 10 CAUTION: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, not on the cable itself. Some cables have connectors with locking tabs; if you are disconnecting this type of cable, press in on the locking tabs before you disconnect the cable.

  • Page 11: Recommended Tools

    After you complete any replacement procedure, ensure you connect any external devices, cards, and cables before turning on your computer. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. Do not use batteries designed for other Dell computers.
  • Page 12 Connect any external devices, such as a port replicator, battery slice, or media base, and replace any cards, such as an ExpressCard. Connect any telephone or network cables to your computer. CAUTION: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer.

  • Page 13: Tablet Pc Features

    Tablet PC Features Introduction Your computer is a Tablet PC that has the following features: User Modes • Tablet Buttons • Tablet PC Interface • Tablet Settings • User Modes You can use your Tablet PC in two different modes: •...

  • Page 14: Tablet Pc Buttons

    Your Tablet PC has three tablet buttons located beside the power button. In order for these buttons to function properly, Dell Control Point System Manager must be installed. 1. Power button — Used to power the computer On or Off.

  • Page 15: Scroll Buttons

    4. Dell control point button — Press this button to view and configure options for the Tablet PC and the pen through Dell Control Point System Manager. Scroll Buttons Your Tablet-PC has two scroll buttons. Figure 1. Scroll Buttons 1. Scroll control 2.
  • Page 16 • Windows 7 • Windows Vista • Windows XP There are several differences in the Tablet PC interfaces between the three operating systems. The primary difference are listed below. Feature Description Windows 7/ Windows Windows Vista Touch Ability to use finger as an input device. Windows Native note-taking application which takes Journal...
  • Page 17 Using Your Tablet PC in Windows 7 Your Tablet PC uses several input devices. The standard keyboard touch pad are present, plus you can opt for the electrostatic pen or just use your finger as an input device. Using Pen as a Mouse You can use the pen the same way you use a mouse or touch pad with a notebook computer.
  • Page 18 To enter the text, you can use the handwriting recognition software or the touch keyboard to enter text: Icon Function Handwriting recognition — The writing pad and character pad convert handwriting into typed text. You can write continuously on the writing pad, like writing on a piece of lined paper.
  • Page 19 NOTE: By default, Input Panel automatically switches to the touch keyboard when you place the insertion point in a box for entering a password. Entering Text You can use handwriting recognition or the touch keyboard to enter text. The writing pad and character pad have a number pad, a symbol pad, and web quick keys to help you quickly and accurately enter these types of text.
  • Page 20 Figure 3. Default Pen Flicks You can customize the pen flicks by performing the following action: • Start> Control Panel> Pen and Touch and clicking on the Flicks tab.
  • Page 21 Figure 4. Pen and Touch — Pen Flicks Touch Usage The key advantage of your Tablet PC is the ability to easily switch from pen input to touch input. When you use Touch Mode, a translucent image of a computer mouse, called the touch pointer, floats beneath your finger.
  • Page 22 • On the Touch Pointer section, select the Show the touch pointer when I'm interacting with items on the screen option. Figure 5. Pen and Touch — Touch Usage Using Your Tablet PC in Windows XP You can use different input devices on your Tablet PC. The standard keyboard touch pad are present, plus you can opt for the electrostatic pen or just use your finger as an input device...
  • Page 23 Lifting your finger from this point opens up the corresponding submenu. Tablet and Pen Settings You can access the Table and Pen Settings from the Control Panel. You can also access it from the Dell Control Point Manager.
  • Page 24 Figure 7. Pen and Touch Window The following are the different sections that is available in the Pen and Touch window. They are: • Settings — Allows you to define the right/left handedness, location of the menu and calibration settings. •...

  • Page 25: Tablet Pc Settings

    Tablet PC Settings The N-trig Tablet Settings applet is used to adjust several settings for the digitizer. the N- trig applet icon appears in the system tray. Hovering over the icon with your pointer displays the firmware version number. Right-clicking the icon brings up the sub menu of Properties and Aboutoptions.
  • Page 26 • Pen Only— In this mode, the stylus is the only device that can be used as the input device with the N-trig digitizer. To change from Pen only mode to any other mode: a. Click or tap on the N-trig applet icon in the system tray. b.
  • Page 27 Figure 9. N-Trig DuoSense Digitizer Settings — Pen Pen Features and Pen Battery Status You can configure the pen buttons. There are two buttons on the pen and they are referred as: • Pen button #1 — This button is defined as the lowermost button on the pen shaft. By default, this button set to right-click functionality.
  • Page 28 Figure 10. N-trig Duo Sense Digitizer Settings — Interaction options You can select the .WAV file that need to be played when the finger touches the screen. Click the Play button icon to test the sound. Troubleshooting for N-Trig Digitizer Installation Issues •...
  • Page 29 firmware rollback application. It will run the rollback tool and then continue to install the Window 7 bundle installation. Performance Issues • User has no multi touch functionality a. Check if the N-trig bundle is installed. b. Open Control Panel and the N-trig DuoSense Digitizer Settings icon must be displayed.
  • Page 30 d. n Windows 7, after successfully installing the N-trig bundle you have to check if the Tablet PC Components check box (in Windows Features) is selected. 1. Go to Control Panel > Programs and Features. 2. In the Programs and Features window, click the Turn Windows Features On/Off link, located in the left sidebar 3.

  • Page 31: Battery

    Battery Removing the Battery Before Working On Your Computer. Follow the procedures in Slide the release latch to unlock the battery. Remove the battery from the computer.

  • Page 32: Installing The Battery

    Installing the Battery Slide the battery back into the computer. The release latch automatically click into the lock position. After Working Inside Your Computer. Follow the procedures in...

  • Page 33: Subscriber Identity Module (Sim) Card

    Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card Removing the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card Before Working On Your Computer. Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the Press and release the SIM card located on the battery wall. Slide the SIM card from the computer.

  • Page 34: Installing The Subscriber Identity Module (Sim) Card

    Installing the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card Insert the SIM card into the slot. battery. Replace the After Working Inside Your Computer. Follow the procedures in...

  • Page 35: Expresscard

    ExpressCard Removing the ExpressCard Before Working On Your Computer. Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the Press in on the ExpressCard. Slide the ExpressCard out of the computer.

  • Page 36: Installing The Expresscard

    Installing the ExpressCard Insert the ExpressCard into the slot until it clicks into place. After Working Inside Your Computer. Follow the procedures in...

  • Page 37: Back Panel

    Back Panel Removing the Back Panel Before Working On Your Computer. Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the Remove the screws that secure the back panel. Slide the back panel toward the back of the computer and lift it away from the computer.

  • Page 38: Installing The Back Panel

    Installing the Back Panel Attach the back panel to the back of the computer. Tighten the screws to secure the back panel. battery. Replace the After Working Inside Your Computer. Follow the procedures in...

  • Page 39: Hard Drive

    Hard Drive Removing the Hard Drive Assembly Before Working On Your Computer. Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the back panel . Remove the Remove the screws that secure the hard drive to the computer. Pull the hard drive out of the computer.
  • Page 40 Remove the screw from the hard-drive bracket. Remove the hard-drive bracket and slide the rubber from the hard drive.

  • Page 41: Installing The Hard Drive Assembly

    Installing the Hard Drive Assembly Attach the hard-drive bracket and the rubber to the hard drive. Tighten the screw to secure the hard-drive bracket and the rubber. Insert the hard drive into the compartment. Tighten the screws to secure the hard drive to the computer. back panel.

  • Page 43: Memory

    Memory Removing the Memory Before Working On Your Computer. Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the back panel . Remove the Pry the retention clips away from the memory module. Remove the memory module from the computer.

  • Page 44: Installing The Memory

    Installing the Memory Insert the memory module into the slot. Press down the memory until the securing clips secure the memory. back panel. Replace the battery . Replace the After Working Inside Your Computer. Follow the procedures in...

  • Page 45: Bluetooth Card

    Bluetooth Card Removing the Bluetooth Module Before Working On Your Computer. Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the Remove the screw that secures the bluetooth module. Disconnect the bluetooth cable from the bluetooth module.

  • Page 46: Installing The Bluetooth Module

    Remove the bluetooth module. Installing the Bluetooth Module Place the bluetooth module on the slot in the battery compartment. Connect the bluetooth cable to the bluetooth module. Tighten the screw to secure the bluetooth to the computer. battery . Replace the After Working Inside Your Computer.

  • Page 47: Wireless Local Area Network (Wlan) Card

    Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card Removing the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card Before Working On Your Computer. Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the back panel . Remove the Disconnect the WLAN antenna cables from the card. Remove the screw that secures the WLAN card to the system board.

  • Page 48: Installing The Wireless Local Area Network (Wlan) Card

    Remove the WLAN card from the computer. Installing the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card Insert the WLAN card into the slot. Tighten the screws to secure the WLAN card to the system board. Connect the antenna cables to the WLAN card. back panel.

  • Page 49: Wireless Wide Area Network (Wwan) Card

    Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Card Removing the Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Card Before Working On Your Computer. Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the back panel . Remove the Disconnect the WWAN antenna cables from the card. Remove the screw that secures the WWAN card to the system board.

  • Page 50: Installing The Wireless Wide Area Network (Wwan) Card

    Remove the WWAN card from the computer. Installing the Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Card Insert the WWAN card into the slot. Tighten the screws to secure the WWAN card to the system board. Connect the antenna cables to the WWAN card. back panel.

  • Page 51: Coin-Cell Battery

    Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Before Working On Your Computer. Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the back panel . Remove the WWAN card . Remove the Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable from the system board. Remove the coin-cell battery.

  • Page 52: Installing The Coin-Cell Battery

    Installing the Coin-Cell Battery Place the coin-cell battery into the slot. Connect the coin-cell battery cable to the system board. WWAN card . Replace the back panel. Replace the battery . Replace the After Working Inside Your Computer. Follow the procedures in...

  • Page 53: Base Cover

    Base Cover Removing the Base Cover Before Working On Your Computer. Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the back panel . Remove the hard drive assembly . Remove the Remove the screws that secure the base cover. Disengage the base cover from the edges and remove it from the computer...

  • Page 54: Installing The Base Cover

    Installing the Base Cover Attach the base cover until the edges snap into place. Tighten the screws to secure the base cover. hard drive assembly . Replace the back panel. Replace the battery . Replace the After Working Inside Your Computer. Follow the procedures in...

  • Page 55: Heat Sink

    Heat Sink Removing the Heat Sink Before Working On Your Computer. Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the back panel . Remove the hard drive assembly . Remove the base cover . Remove the Disconnect the fan cable from the system board Loosen the captive screws on the heat sink and remove the screws on the fan.

  • Page 56: Installing The Heat Sink

    Lift the heat sink to remove it from the computer. Installing the Heat Sink Place the heat sink in the heat sink compartment. Tighten the captive screws to secure the heat sink. Tighten the screws to secure the fan to the system board. Connect the fan cable to the system board.

  • Page 57: Processor

    Processor Removing the Processor Before Working On Your Computer. Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the back panel . Remove the hard drive assembly . Remove the base cover . Remove the heat sink . Remove the Rotate the processor-cam screw in counter-clockwise direction. Lift and remove the processor from the computer.

  • Page 58: Installing The Processor

    Lift the heat sink up to remove it from the computer. Installing the Processor Insert the processor into the socket. Tighten the processor-cam screw in clockwise direction to secure the processor. heat sink . Replace the base cover . Replace the hard drive assembly .

  • Page 59: Keyboard Trim

    Keyboard Trim Removing the Keyboard Trim Before Working On Your Computer. Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the Disengage the keyboard trim and remove it from the computer. Installing the Keyboard Trim Press the keyboard trim down along all the edges, until it clicks into place. battery .

  • Page 61: Keyboard

    Keyboard Removing the Keyboard Before Working On Your Computer. Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the back panel . Remove the keyboard trim . Remove the Remove the screws that secure the keyboard on the back of the computer. Flip the computer and remove the screws that secure the keyboard.
  • Page 62 Flip the keyboard and disconnect the keyboard-data cable from the system board. Remove the keyboard from the computer. Peel off the mylar tape that secures the keyboard data cable to the back of the keyboard.

  • Page 63: Installing The Keyboard

    Installing the Keyboard Affix the mylar tape to secure the keyboard data cable to the back of the keyboard. Place the keyboard on the palm rest to align with the screw holes. Connect the keyboard data cable to the system board. Tighten the keyboard screws.

  • Page 65: Palm Rest

    Palm Rest Removing the Palm Rest Before Working On Your Computer. Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the back panel . Remove the keyboard trim . Remove the hard drive assembly . Remove the back cover . Remove the Remove the screws that secure the palm rest to the back of the computer.
  • Page 66 Disconnect the touchpad cable from the system board. 10. Lift the palm rest and remove it from the computer.

  • Page 67: Installing The Palm Rest

    Installing the Palm Rest Connect the touch pad cable to the system board. Tighten the screws on the palm rest. Flip the computer and tighten the screws to secure the palm rest to the system board. base cover . Replace the hard drive assembly .

  • Page 69: Display Closure Sensor

    Display Closure Sensor Removing the Display Closure Sensor Before Working On Your Computer. Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the back panel . Remove the keyboard trim . Remove the hard drive assembly . Remove the base cover . Remove the palm rest .

  • Page 70: Installing The Display Closure Sensor

    10. Remove the display closure sensor from the computer. Installing the Display Closure Sensor Place the display closure sensor in the compartment. Tighten the screw to secure the display closure sensor to the system board. Connect the display closure sensor flex cable to the system board. palm rest .

  • Page 71: Expresscard Reader

    ExpressCard Reader Removing the ExpressCard Reader Before Working On Your Computer. Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the back panel . Remove the keyboard trim . Remove the hard drive assembly . Remove the base cover . Remove the palm rest .

  • Page 72: Installing The Expresscard Reader

    10. Push the ExpressCard reader towards the side and remove it from the computer. Installing the ExpressCard Reader Insert the ExpressCard reader in the compartment. Tighten the screws to secure the ExpressCard reader to the back of the computer. Connect the ExpressCard reader's flex cable to the system board. palm rest .

  • Page 73: Smart Card Reader

    Smart Card Reader Removing the Smart Card Reader Before Working On Your Computer. Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the back panel . Remove the keyboard trim . Remove the hard drive assembly . Remove the base cover . Remove the palm rest .

  • Page 74: Installing The Smart Card Reader

    Installing the Smart Card Reader Place the smart card reader in the compartment. Connect the smart card reader flex cable to the system board. palm rest . Replace the back cover . Replace the hard drive assembly . Replace the keyboard .

  • Page 75: Wireless Switch

    Wireless Switch Removing the WLAN Switch Board Before Working On Your Computer. Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the back panel . Remove the keyboard trim . Remove the hard drive assembly . Remove the base cover . Remove the palm rest .

  • Page 76: Installing The Wlan Switch Board

    10. Remove the WLAN switch board from the computer. Installing the WLAN Switch Board Place the WLAN switch board in the compartment. Tighten the screws to secure the WLAN switch board. Connect the WLAN switch board flex cable to the system board. palm rest .

  • Page 77: Speaker

    Speaker Removing the Speakers Before Working On Your Computer. Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the back panel . Remove the keyboard trim . Remove the hard drive assembly . Remove the base cover . Remove the ExpressCard reader . Remove the palm rest .
  • Page 78 11. Loosen screws that secure the speakers. 12. Unthread the speaker cable and remove the speakers from the computer.

  • Page 79: Installing The Speakers

    Installing the Speakers Connect the speaker cable to the system board. Attach the speakers and thread the speaker cables through the holder. Tighten the screws to secure the right and left speakers. Connect the smart card reader and the bluetooth cables to the system board. palm rest .

  • Page 81: Bluetooth Cable

    Bluetooth Cable Removing the Bluetooth Cable Before Working On Your Computer. Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the back panel . Remove the keyboard trim . Remove the hard drive assembly . Remove the base cover . Remove the palm rest .
  • Page 82 keyboard trim . Replace the back panel . Replace the battery . Replace the After Working Inside Your Computer. Follow the procedures in...

  • Page 83: Modem Connector

    Modem Connector Removing the Modem Connector Before Working On Your Computer. Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the back panel . Remove the keyboard trim . Remove the hard drive assembly . Remove the back cover . Remove the palm rest .
  • Page 84 10. Remove the screw that secures the modem-connector bracket. 11. Lift and remove the modem-connector bracket. 12. Lift and remove the modem-connector.

  • Page 85: Installing The Modem Connector

    Installing the Modem Connector Insert the modem connector in the slot. Attach the modem-connector bracket to the modem connector. Tighten the screw to secure the modem connector. Flip the computer and connect the modem-connector cable to the system board. palm rest . Replace the base cover .

  • Page 87: Display Bezel

    Display Bezel Removing the Display Bezel Before Working On Your Computer. Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the Disengage the display bezel from the right edge and remove the top and the bottom bezel. Installing the Display Bezel Place the display bezel in line with the top cover. Start from the lower corner and press the display bezel until it snaps into place.

  • Page 89: System Board

    System Board Removing the System Board Before Working On Your Computer. Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the SIM card . Remove the SD card . Remove the back panel . Remove the keyboard trim . Remove the hard drive assembly . Remove the memory .
  • Page 90 17. Flip the computer and disconnect the cables from the system board. 18. Remove the screws that secure the system board. 19. Lift the right edge of the system board to release it from the port connectors on the left and remove the system board.

  • Page 91: Installing The System Board

    Installing the System Board Place the system board. Tighten the screws to secure the system board. Connect the cables to the system board. Flip the computer and connect the cables to the back of the system board. Flip the computer and connect the modem-connector cable to the system board. palm rest .

  • Page 93: Power Connector

    Power Connector Removing the Power Connector Before Working On Your Computer. Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the SIM card . Remove the SD card . Remove the back panel . Remove the keyboard trim . Remove the hard drive assembly . Remove the memory .

  • Page 94: Installing The Power Connector

    18. Lift and remove the power connector from the computer. Installing the Power Connector Route the power connector cables and insert the power connector in the slot. system board . Replace the palm rest . Replace the WLAN switch board . Replace the processor .
  • Page 95 keyboard . 12. Replace the keyboard trim . 13. Replace the back panel . 14. Replace the SD card . 15. Replace the SIM card . 16. Replace the battery . 17. Replace the After Working Inside Your Computer. 18. Follow the procedures in...

  • Page 97: Display Bezel

    Display Bezel Removing the Display Bezel Before Working On Your Computer. Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the Disengage the display bezel from the right edge and remove the top and the bottom bezel. Installing the Display Bezel Place the display bezel in line with the top cover. Start from the lower corner and press the display bezel until it snaps into place.

  • Page 99: Display Bezel

    Display Bezel Removing the Display Panel Before Working On Your Computer. Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the display bezel . Remove the Remove the screws that secure the display panel. Flip the display panel in the keyboard.
  • Page 100 Disconnect the low-voltage differential signaling (LVDS) and the touchscreen cables from the back of the display panel. Remove the display panel from the display assembly.

  • Page 101: Installing The Display Panel

    Installing the Display Panel Place the display panel onto the keyboard. Connect the LVDS and the touchscreen cables to the display panel. Rotate the display panel over the top cover. Tighten the screws to secure the display panel. display bezel . Replace the battery .

  • Page 103: Camera

    Camera Removing the Camera Before Working On Your Computer. Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the display bezel . Remove the display panel . Remove the Disconnect the cable from the camera module Remove the screw that secures the camera.

  • Page 104: Installing The Camera

    Lift the camera module to remove it. Installing the Camera Place the camera on the top edge of the display back cover. Tighten the screw to secure the camera. Connect the cable to the camera. display panel . Replace the display bezel .

  • Page 105: Display Function Board And Cable

    Display Function Board and Cable Removing the Display Function Board Before Working On Your Computer. Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the display bezel . Remove the NOTE: Removal of the top bezel is not required. Remove the screws that secure the display function board. Flip the display function board.
  • Page 106 Disconnect the power and the fingerprint cables. Remove the display function board.

  • Page 107: Installing The Display Function Board

    Installing the Display Function Board Connect the display power and the fingerprint cables to the connector. Attach the display function board to the display assembly. Tighten the screws to secure the display function board. display bezel . Replace the battery . Replace the After Working Inside Your Computer.

  • Page 109: Display Power Board

    Display Power Board Removing the Display Power Board Before Working On Your Computer. Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the display bezel . Remove the NOTE: Removal of the top bezel is not required. Remove the screws that secure the display power board. Flip the power board.
  • Page 110 Disconnect the cable from the display power board. Remove the display power board.

  • Page 111: Installing The Display Power Board

    Installing the Display Power Board Connect the display power cable to the connector. Attach the display power board to the display assembly. Tighten the screws to secure the display power board. display bezel . Replace the battery . Replace the After Working Inside Your Computer.

  • Page 113: Fingerprint Board

    Fingerprint Board Removing the Display Fingerprint Board and Cable Before Working On Your Computer. Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the display bezel . Remove the NOTE: Removal of the top bezel is not required. display function board . Remove the Remove the screws that secure the fingerprint board.
  • Page 114 hinge assembly . To remove the fingerprint board cable, remove the Disconnect the camera cable from the camera module. Remove the display fingerprint board cable from the display back cover.

  • Page 115: Installing The Display Fingerprint Board And Cable

    Installing the Display Fingerprint Board and Cable Attach the display function board cable to the display back cover. Attach the fingerprint board to the display assembly. Tighten the screws to secure the fingerprint board. display function board . Replace the display bezel .

  • Page 117: Display Assembly

    Display Assembly Installing the Display Assembly Attach the display assembly to the computer. Thread the WLAN, WWAN, LVDS, and function board cables through the hole on the computer. Tighten the screws to secure the display assembly. back panel . Replace the hard drive .

  • Page 119: Display Hinges

    Display Hinges Removing the Display Hinge Assembly Before Working On Your Computer. Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the back panel . Remove the hard drive . Remove the base cover . Remove the display assembly . Remove the Remove the display hinge cover from display hinge.
  • Page 120 display bezel . To remove the display hinges, remove 10. Remove the screws that secure the display hinges. 11. Remove the display hinges from the display back cover.

  • Page 121: Installing The Display Hinge Assembly

    Installing the Display Hinge Assembly Attach the display hinges to the display back cover. Tighten the screws to secure the display hinges. Attach the display hinge cap to the display hinges. Attach the display hinge cover to the display hinges display bezel .

  • Page 123: Low-Voltage Differential Signaling (Lvds) Camera Cable

    Low-Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) Camera Cable Removing the LVDS Camera Cable Before Working On Your Computer. Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the back panel . Remove the hard drive . Remove the base cover . Remove the display assembly . Remove the hinge assembly .
  • Page 124 display assembly . Replace the base cover . Replace the hard drive . Replace the back panel . Replace the battery . Replace the After Working Inside Your Computer. Follow the procedures in...

  • Page 125: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. The following specifications are only those required by law to ship with your computer. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer.
  • Page 126 Memory Memory connector two SODIMM slots Memory capacity 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB Memory type DDR3 1333 MHz Minimum memory 2 GB Maximum memory up to 8 GB Audio Type HD audio Controller IDT 92HD90 Stereo Conversion Stereo Conversion 24-Bit (analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog) Interface: Internal...
  • Page 127 Ports and Connectors • one eSATA/USB 2.0–compliant connector Memory card reader smart card/SD card/ExpressCard IEEE 1394 4-pin connector HDMI 19–pin connector Display Type HD WLED Brightness 198 nits, 306 nits Size 13.30 inches Active area (X/Y) 293.42 mm (H) x 164.97 mm (V) Dimensions: 307.60 mm (H ) x 183.10 mm (V) Height...
  • Page 128 Keyboard • Japan: 87 Layout QWERTY / AZERTY / Kanji Touchpad X/Y position resolution (graphics table 600 dpi mode) Size: Width 80 mm Height 40 mm Battery Type 44 Whr lithium ion 76 Whr lithium ion Dimensions: Depth 266 mm (10.50 inches) 286.30 mm (11.27 inches) Height 13.10 mm (0.51 inch)
  • Page 129 Camera Camera and Microphone 1 Megapixel HD with array Microphone (Optional) Maximum Resolution 1200 x 800 pixels Stylus Pen Type electronic, battery powered Pen Weight 20.0 ± 2.0 Grms Pen Length 131.6 ± 1.0 mm Battery Type AAAA, replaceable Pen Battery Lifetime 18 months on typical usage Functions hover, tip, one\two side switch...
  • Page 130 Physical with a WLED panel 30.90 mm (1.22 inches) Width 323.00 mm (12.72 inches) Depth 221.70 mm (8.73 inches) Weight (Minimum) 1.98 kg (4.38 lb) (with 6-cell battery and lightweight solid state drive) Expansion Bus Bus type two USB 2.0 and one USB2.0/e-SATA Bus speed 480 MHz Express Card...

  • Page 131: System Setup

    Entering System Setup Turn on (or restart) your computer. When the blue DELL logo is displayed, you must watch for the F2 prompt to appear. Once the F2 prompt appears, press <F2> immediately. NOTE: The F2 prompt indicates that the keyboard has initialized. This prompt can appear very quickly, so you must watch for it to display, and then press <F2>...
  • Page 132 General System Information This section lists the primary hardware features of your computer. • System Information • Memory Information • Processor Information • Device Information Battery Information Displays the battery status and the type of AC adapter connected to the computer Boot Sequence Allows you to change the order in which the computer attempts to find an operating system.
  • Page 133 System Configuration • COM1 (Default Setting) • COM2 • COM3 • COM4 NOTE: The operating system may allocate resources even if the setting is disabled. Parallel Port Allows you to configure the parallel port on the docking station. The options are: •...
  • Page 134 System Configuration • Disable USB Controller (Default Setting) Keyboard illumination Allows you to configure the keyboard illumination feature. The options are: • Disabled (Default Setting) • Level is 25% • Level is 50% • Level is 50% • Levels is 100% Miscellaneous Devices Allows you to enable or disable the following devices: •...
  • Page 135 Security NOTE: Deleting the admin password automatically deletes the system password and the hard drive password. NOTE: Successful password changes take effect immediately. Default Setting: Not set System Password Allows you to set, change or delete the system password. NOTE: Successful password changes take effect immediately.
  • Page 136 Security If disabled the setup options are locked by the admin password. TPM Security Allows you to enable the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) during POST. Default Setting: The option is disabled. Computrace Allows you to activate or disable the optional Computrace software The options are: •...
  • Page 137 Performance default. Allows you to enable or disable multi-core support for the processor. The options are: • All (Default Setting) • • Intel SpeedStep Allows you to enable or disable the Intel SpeedStep feature. Default Setting: Enable Intel SpeedStep C States Control Allows you to enable or disable the additional processor sleep states.
  • Page 138 Power Management NOTE: This feature is only functional when the AC power adapter is connected. If the AC power adapter is removed during Standby, the system setup will remove power from all of the USB ports to conserve battery power. Wireless Radio Control Allows you to enable or disable the feature that automatically switches from wired or wireless networks...
  • Page 139 POST Behavior Numlock Enable Allows you to enable the Numlock option when the computer boots. Default Setting: Enable Network USB Emulation Allows you to enable or disable the Legacy USB Emulation. Default Setting: Enable Legacy USB Emulation is selected. Fn Key Emulation Allows you to set the option where the <Scroll Lock>...
  • Page 140 Wireless Wireless Switch Allows to set the wireless devices that can be controlled by the wireless switch. The options are: • WWAN • WLAN • Bluetooth Default Setting: All the options are selected. Wireless Device Enable Allows you to enable or disable the wireless devices. Maintenance Service Tag Displays the Service Tag of your computer.

  • Page 141: Contacting Dell

    Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: Visit support.dell.com. Select your support category.

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