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16 Keyboard 67 Removing the Keyboard Bracket 67 Replacing the Keyboard Bracket 69 Removing the Keyboard 69 Replacing the Keyboard 70 17 Speakers 73 Removing the Speakers 73 Replacing the Speakers 74 18 Palm-Rest Assembly 77 Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly 77 Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly 78 19 Display 81 Display Assembly 81 Removing the Display Assembly 81 Replacing the Display Assembly 82 Display Bezel 83 Removing the Display Bezel 83 Replacing the Display Bezel 85 Display Panel 86 Removing the Display Panel 86 Replacing the Display Panel 87 6 Contents
16 Keyboard 67 Removing the Keyboard Bracket 67 Replacing the Keyboard Bracket 69 Removing the Keyboard 69 Replacing the Keyboard 70 17 Speakers 73 Removing the Speakers 73 Replacing the Speakers 74 18 Palm-Rest Assembly 77 Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly 77 Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly 78 19 Display 81 Display Assembly 81 Removing the Display Assembly 81 Replacing the Display Assembly 82 Display Bezel 83 Removing the Display Bezel 83 Replacing the Display Bezel 85 Display Panel 86 Removing the Display Panel 86 Replacing the Display Panel 87 6 Contents
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12 Disconnect the audio-board cable, keyboard cable, touch-pad cable, keyboard back-light cable, display cable, power-button board cable, ACadapter connector cable, and camera cable from the connectors on the system board. 6 7 8 1 5 4 3 2 62 System Board
12 Disconnect the audio-board cable, keyboard cable, touch-pad cable, keyboard back-light cable, display cable, power-button board cable, ACadapter connector cable, and camera cable from the connectors on the system board. 6 7 8 1 5 4 3 2 62 System Board
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System Board 63 1 audio-board cable 3 touch-pad cable 5 display cable 7 ac-adapter connector cable 2 keyboard cable 4 keyboard back-light cable 6 power-button board cable 8 camera cable 13 Remove the six screws that secure the system board to the palm-rest assembly. 14 Without pulling hard on the system board, carefully lift the system board and turn it over. 3 2 1 1 screws (6) 3 palm-rest assembly 2 system board 15 Disconnect the hard drive cable and the battery status-light-board cable from the system-board connectors.
System Board 63 1 audio-board cable 3 touch-pad cable 5 display cable 7 ac-adapter connector cable 2 keyboard cable 4 keyboard back-light cable 6 power-button board cable 8 camera cable 13 Remove the six screws that secure the system board to the palm-rest assembly. 14 Without pulling hard on the system board, carefully lift the system board and turn it over. 3 2 1 1 screws (6) 3 palm-rest assembly 2 system board 15 Disconnect the hard drive cable and the battery status-light-board cable from the system-board connectors.
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... Media Card Reader. System Board 65 Failure to do so may result in the Set Service Tag field. 5 Connect the audio-board cable, keyboard cable, touch-pad cable, keyboard back-light cable, display cable, power-button board cable, AC-adapter connector cable, and camera cable to the connectors on the system board...
... Media Card Reader. System Board 65 Failure to do so may result in the Set Service Tag field. 5 Connect the audio-board cable, keyboard cable, touch-pad cable, keyboard back-light cable, display cable, power-button board cable, AC-adapter connector cable, and camera cable to the connectors on the system board...
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...information that shipped with your warranty. Damage due to servicing that secure the keyboard bracket to step 16 in Removing the System Board. 5 Remove the 16 screws that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as... a connector on your computer). CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. Keyboard 67 For additional safety best ...
...information that shipped with your warranty. Damage due to servicing that secure the keyboard bracket to step 16 in Removing the System Board. 5 Remove the 16 screws that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as... a connector on your computer). CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer. Keyboard 67 For additional safety best ...
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3 2 1 1 screws (16) 3 keyboard bracket 2 palm-rest assembly 6 Lift the keyboard bracket off the palm-rest assembly. 68 Keyboard
3 2 1 1 screws (16) 3 keyboard bracket 2 palm-rest assembly 6 Lift the keyboard bracket off the palm-rest assembly. 68 Keyboard
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Replacing the Keyboard Bracket 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Place the keyboard bracket on the palm-rest assembly. 3 Replace the 16 screws that secure the keyboard bracket to the palm-rest assembly. 4 Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 12 in "Before You Begin" on page 15). Removing the Keyboard 1 Follow the instructions in Replacing the System Board. 5 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 18). 6 Replace the base cover (see "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 9. Keyboard 69
Replacing the Keyboard Bracket 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Place the keyboard bracket on the palm-rest assembly. 3 Replace the 16 screws that secure the keyboard bracket to the palm-rest assembly. 4 Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 12 in "Before You Begin" on page 15). Removing the Keyboard 1 Follow the instructions in Replacing the System Board. 5 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 18). 6 Replace the base cover (see "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 9. Keyboard 69
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Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. 3 Remove the eight screws that secure the keyboard to replace. CAUTION: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and timeconsuming to the palm-rest assembly. 4 Lift the keyboard off the palm-rest assembly. 3 2 1 1 screws (8) 3 keyboard 2 palm-rest assembly Replacing the Keyboard 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Place the keyboard on page 67). 2 Remove the keyboard bracket (see "Removing the Keyboard Bracket" on the palm-rest assembly. 70 Keyboard
Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. 3 Remove the eight screws that secure the keyboard to replace. CAUTION: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and timeconsuming to the palm-rest assembly. 4 Lift the keyboard off the palm-rest assembly. 3 2 1 1 screws (8) 3 keyboard 2 palm-rest assembly Replacing the Keyboard 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Place the keyboard on page 67). 2 Remove the keyboard bracket (see "Removing the Keyboard Bracket" on the palm-rest assembly. 70 Keyboard
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3 Replace the eight screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on page 69). Keyboard 71 Failure to do so may result in damage to the palm-rest assembly. 4 Replace the keyboard bracket (see "Replacing the Keyboard Bracket" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the keyboard to the computer.
3 Replace the eight screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on page 69). Keyboard 71 Failure to do so may result in damage to the palm-rest assembly. 4 Replace the keyboard bracket (see "Replacing the Keyboard Bracket" on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that secure the keyboard to the computer.
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...servicing that secure the speakers to step 16 in Removing the System Board. 5 Remove the keyboard bracket (see "Removing the Battery" on each side) that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector...service technician should perform repairs on your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 17 Speakers WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with the cable off the ...
...servicing that secure the speakers to step 16 in Removing the System Board. 5 Remove the keyboard bracket (see "Removing the Battery" on each side) that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector...service technician should perform repairs on your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 17 Speakers WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with the cable off the ...
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Failure to do so may result in damage to step 12 in Replacing the System Board. 8 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 18). 9 Replace the base cover (see "Replacing the Keyboard Bracket" on page 69). 7 Follow the instructions from step 2 to the computer. Speakers 75 6 Replace the keyboard bracket (see "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 15). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer.
Failure to do so may result in damage to step 12 in Replacing the System Board. 8 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 18). 9 Replace the base cover (see "Replacing the Keyboard Bracket" on page 69). 7 Follow the instructions from step 2 to the computer. Speakers 75 6 Replace the keyboard bracket (see "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 15). CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer.
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... battery (see "Removing the Battery Status- Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in Removing the System Board. 5 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 69). 6 Remove the speakers (see "Removing the Speakers" on page 73). 7 Remove the power-button board (see "...-light board (see "Removing the Battery" on your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Damage due to step 16 in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the base cover (see "Removing the Base...
... battery (see "Removing the Battery Status- Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in Removing the System Board. 5 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 69). 6 Remove the speakers (see "Removing the Speakers" on page 73). 7 Remove the power-button board (see "...-light board (see "Removing the Battery" on your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Damage due to step 16 in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the base cover (see "Removing the Base...
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... the power-button board (see "Replacing the Power-Button Board" on page 44). 8 Replace the speakers (see "Replacing the Speakers" on page 74). 9 Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 70). 10 Follow the instructions from step 2 to the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage... 12 in Replacing the System Board. 11 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 18). 12 Replace the base cover (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 15). Palm-Rest Assembly 79 3 Replace the six screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer.
... the power-button board (see "Replacing the Power-Button Board" on page 44). 8 Replace the speakers (see "Replacing the Speakers" on page 74). 9 Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 70). 10 Follow the instructions from step 2 to the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage... 12 in Replacing the System Board. 11 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 18). 12 Replace the base cover (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 15). Palm-Rest Assembly 79 3 Replace the six screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer.
XPS 15z L511z Setup Guide
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...Set Up 3D TV (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 18 Using Your XPS Laptop 20 Right View Features 20 Left View Features 22 Back View Features 26 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 28 Touch Pad Gestures 32 Multimedia Control Keys 36 Display Features 38 Status Lights ...and Indicators 40 Disabling Battery Charging 42 Using the Optical Drive 43 Software Features 44 NVIDIA 3DTV Play 45 NVIDIA Optimus Technology 48 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 50 Dell Stage ...
...Set Up 3D TV (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 18 Using Your XPS Laptop 20 Right View Features 20 Left View Features 22 Back View Features 26 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 28 Touch Pad Gestures 32 Multimedia Control Keys 36 Display Features 38 Status Lights ...and Indicators 40 Disabling Battery Charging 42 Using the Optical Drive 43 Software Features 44 NVIDIA 3DTV Play 45 NVIDIA Optimus Technology 48 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 50 Dell Stage ...
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Press the keys again to disable all wireless radios on . 2. Ensure that your computer is turned on an airplane flight. 13 NOTE: Pressing the keys allows you to quickly turn off wireless radios (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth), such as when you are asked to switch between the wireless enabled or disabled states. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1. Press the keys on the screen. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. The current status of the wireless radios appears on the keyboard.
Press the keys again to disable all wireless radios on . 2. Ensure that your computer is turned on an airplane flight. 13 NOTE: Pressing the keys allows you to quickly turn off wireless radios (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth), such as when you are asked to switch between the wireless enabled or disabled states. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1. Press the keys on the screen. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. The current status of the wireless radios appears on the keyboard.
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... NOTE: If you to eSATA compatible storage devices (such as external hard drives or optical drives) or USB devices (such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player). Connects to charge USB devices when the computer is read. 2 Mini-DisplayPort connector - Digital interface ...standard connector that connects to charge the device. You can purchase the VGA/DVI cable and the miniDsiplayPort adapter at www.dell.com. 3 eSATA/USB combo connector with a monitor, only the video signal is powered on the computer to external DisplayPort monitors and...
... NOTE: If you to eSATA compatible storage devices (such as external hard drives or optical drives) or USB devices (such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player). Connects to charge USB devices when the computer is read. 2 Mini-DisplayPort connector - Digital interface ...standard connector that connects to charge the device. You can purchase the VGA/DVI cable and the miniDsiplayPort adapter at www.dell.com. 3 eSATA/USB combo connector with a monitor, only the video signal is powered on the computer to external DisplayPort monitors and...
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... and USB devices. 5 9-in the slot; Connect to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on memory cards. Using Your XPS Laptop 4 USB 3.0 connectors (2) - Provides a fast and convenient way to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player; Blanks protect unused slots from other particles.
... and USB devices. 5 9-in the slot; Connect to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on memory cards. Using Your XPS Laptop 4 USB 3.0 connectors (2) - Provides a fast and convenient way to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player; Blanks protect unused slots from other particles.
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Using Your XPS Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features 1 2 3 4 28
Using Your XPS Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features 1 2 3 4 28
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To change the setting manually, press the keys to toggle the three lighting states (in dark environments by illuminating all symbols on the display panel detects the available environment light and adjusts the brightness of the keyboard backlighting. The Ambient Light Sensor on the keys. Backlit keyboard brightness settings - The backlit keyboard provides visibility in the given order): • full keyboard brightness • half keyboard brightness • no lighting 31 Using Your XPS Laptop 5 Keyboard/Backlit Keyboard -
To change the setting manually, press the keys to toggle the three lighting states (in dark environments by illuminating all symbols on the display panel detects the available environment light and adjusts the brightness of the keyboard backlighting. The Ambient Light Sensor on the keys. Backlit keyboard brightness settings - The backlit keyboard provides visibility in the given order): • full keyboard brightness • half keyboard brightness • no lighting 31 Using Your XPS Laptop 5 Keyboard/Backlit Keyboard -
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... Mobility Center. In the Function Key Behavior, select Multimedia Key First or Function Key First. Using Your XPS Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the keyboard. NOTE: The Multimedia Key First option is the default option. For multimedia action, press + the required...
... Mobility Center. In the Function Key Behavior, select Multimedia Key First or Function Key First. Using Your XPS Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the keyboard. NOTE: The Multimedia Key First option is the default option. For multimedia action, press + the required...