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Removing the Display Assembly | 43
Removing the Display Assembly
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" 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. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 10.
2 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13.
Procedure
1 Disconnect the power-adapter port cable from the system board.
2 Using the pull tabs disconnect the display cables from the system board.
3 Disconnect the antenna cables from the connectors on the wireless mini-card.
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Dell XPS 12 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Form factorConvertible (Ferris Wheel)
Product typeLaptop
Product colorBlack, Silver
Bus typeDMI2
SteppingC0
Tjunction100 °C
Processor cache4 MB
Processor cores2
Processor modeli7-4500U
System bus rate- GT/s
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7
Processor seriesIntel Core i7-4500 Mobile series
Processor socketBGA 1168
Processor threads4
Processor codenameHaswell
Processor frequency1.8 GHz
Processor cache typeSmart Cache
Processor lithography22 nm
Processor manufacturerIntel
Processor front side bus- MHz
PCI Express slots version2.0
Processor boost frequency3 GHz
Processor operating modes64-bit
ECC supported by processorNo
PCI Express configurations2x4
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes12
Motherboard chipsetIntel® QS77 Express
Internal memory8 GB
Memory clock speed1600 MHz
Memory form factorOn-board
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAM
Storage mediaSSD
Card reader integrated-
Total storage capacity512 GB
Display diagonal12.5 \
Touch technologyMulti-touch
Touchscreen typeCapacitive
Native aspect ratio16:9
On-board graphics card ID0xA16
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 4400
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card memory0.5 GB
Maximum on-board graphics card memory1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1100 MHz
Speaker power2 W
Number of built-in speakers1
Front camera resolution1280 x 1024 pixels
Front camera resolution (numeric)1.3 MP
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth version4.0
Charging port typeDC-in jack
USB 2.0 ports quantity0
Pointing deviceTouchpad
Operating system installedWindows 8.1 Pro
Processor codeSR16Z
Processor ARK ID75460
Intel TSX-NI version0.00
Processor package size40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Intel ME Firmware Version9.5
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel Smart Connect Technology version1.00
Battery capacity50 Wh
Battery life (max)- h
Number of battery cells6
AC adapter power45 W
Cable lock slot typeNoble
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth215 mm
Width317 mm
Weight1520 g
Height (rear)20 mm
Height (front)15 mm

Summary

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

Understanding Safety Indicators

Explains the meaning of NOTE, CAUTION, and WARNING symbols used in the manual.

Before You Begin

Shutting Down and Disconnecting Devices

Steps to safely shut down the computer and disconnect all peripherals before maintenance.

Personal Safety Guidelines

Key safety precautions to ensure personal safety during computer maintenance.

Recommended Service Tools

Lists the specific tools required for performing hardware maintenance procedures.

After Working Inside Your Computer

Post-Maintenance Reassembly Checklist

Steps to ensure proper reassembly and system integrity after component replacement.

Removing the Base Cover

Base Cover Removal Procedure

Detailed steps for safely detaching the computer's base cover.

Replacing the Base Cover

Base Cover Replacement Procedure

Detailed steps for correctly reattaching the computer's base cover.

Removing the Battery

Battery Removal Procedure

Step-by-step guide for safely disconnecting and removing the computer's battery.

Replacing the Battery

Battery Replacement Procedure

Step-by-step guide for safely connecting and installing a new computer battery.

Removing the Wireless Mini-Card

Wireless Mini-Card Removal Procedure

Procedure for safely disconnecting and removing the wireless network card.

Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card

Wireless Mini-Card Replacement Procedure

Procedure for safely installing a new wireless network card.

Removing the mSATA Card

mSATA Card Removal Procedure

Procedure for safely disconnecting and removing the mSATA storage card.

Replacing the mSATA Card

mSATA Card Replacement Procedure

Procedure for safely installing a new mSATA storage card.

Removing the Speakers

Speaker Removal Procedure

Procedure for safely disconnecting and removing the internal speakers.

Replacing the Speakers

Speaker Replacement Procedure

Procedure for safely installing new internal speakers.

Removing the Coin-Cell Battery

Coin-Cell Battery Removal Procedure

Procedure for safely disconnecting and removing the coin-cell battery.

Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery

Coin-Cell Battery Replacement Procedure

Procedure for safely installing a new coin-cell battery.

Removing the Fan

Fan Removal Procedure

Procedure for safely disconnecting and removing the computer's cooling fan.

Replacing the Fan

Fan Replacement Procedure

Procedure for safely installing a new computer cooling fan.

Removing the Processor Heat-Sink

Processor Heat-Sink Removal Procedure

Procedure for safely removing the processor's heat-sink assembly.

Replacing the Processor Heat-Sink

Processor Heat-Sink Replacement Procedure

Procedure for safely reinstalling the processor's heat-sink assembly.

Removing the I/O Board

I/O Board Removal Procedure

Procedure for safely disconnecting and removing the Input/Output board.

Replacing the I/O Board

I/O Board Replacement Procedure

Procedure for safely connecting and installing the Input/Output board.

Removing the Power-Adapter Port

Power-Adapter Port Removal Procedure

Procedure for safely disconnecting and removing the power adapter port.

Replacing the Power-Adapter Port

Power-Adapter Port Replacement Procedure

Procedure for safely connecting and installing the power adapter port.

Removing the System Board

System Board Removal Procedure

Detailed steps for safely disconnecting and removing the main system board.

Replacing the System Board

System Board Replacement Procedure

Detailed steps for safely connecting and installing the main system board.

Entering Service Tag in BIOS

Guide to entering the computer's Service Tag into the BIOS after replacement.

Removing the Display Assembly

Display Assembly Removal Procedure

Procedure for safely disconnecting and removing the entire display assembly.

Replacing the Display Assembly

Display Assembly Replacement Procedure

Procedure for safely connecting and reinstalling the display assembly.

Removing the Display Back-Cover

Display Back-Cover Removal Procedure

Procedure for safely removing the rear cover of the display panel.

Replacing the Display Back-Cover

Display Back-Cover Replacement Procedure

Procedure for safely reattaching the rear cover of the display panel.

Removing the Camera Module

Camera Module Removal Procedure

Procedure for safely disconnecting and removing the internal camera module.

Replacing the Camera Module

Camera Module Replacement Procedure

Procedure for safely connecting and installing the internal camera module.

Removing the Windows-Button Board

Windows-Button Board Removal Procedure

Procedure for safely disconnecting and removing the Windows button control board.

Replacing the Windows-Button Board

Windows-Button Board Replacement Procedure

Procedure for safely connecting and installing the Windows button control board.

Removing the Display Panel

Display Panel Removal Procedure

Procedure for safely disconnecting and removing the display panel from the bezel.

Replacing the Display Panel

Display Panel Replacement Procedure

Procedure for safely attaching and connecting the display panel to the bezel.

Removing the Keyboard

Keyboard Removal Procedure

Procedure for safely removing the computer's keyboard assembly.

Replacing the Keyboard

Keyboard Replacement Procedure

Procedure for safely installing the computer's keyboard assembly.

Flashing the BIOS

BIOS Update Procedure

Instructions for updating the computer's Basic Input/Output System firmware.

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