Dell XPS 13 9315 User Manual

Heat sink
Removing the heat sink
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the base cover.
About this task
CAUTION: The heat sink may become hot during normal operation. Allow sufficient time for the heat sink to cool
before you touch it.
NOTE: For maximum cooling of the processor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the heat sink. The oils in your skin
can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal grease.
The following image(s) indicate the location of the heat sink and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. In reverse sequential order (4>3>2>1), loosen the four screws (M2x3) that secure the heat sink to the system board.
2. Lift the heat sink off the system board.
Installing the heat sink
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.
About this task
NOTE: Incorrect alignment of the heat sink can damage the system board and processor.
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Dell XPS 13 9315 Specifications

General

HD type	3K
Panel type	WVA
Pixel density	267 ppi
Display diagonal	13 \
Display brightness	500 cd/m²
Display resolution	2880 x 1920 pixels
Native aspect ratio	3:2
Anti-reflective coating	Yes
Internal memory	16 GB
Memory clock speed	2133 MHz
Internal memory type	LPDDR4x-SDRAM
Ethernet LAN	No
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
WLAN controller model	Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
Wi-Fi data rate (max)	2400 Mbit/s
WLAN controller manufacturer	Intel
AC adapter power	45 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output current	2.25 A
AC adapter output voltage	20 V
Battery voltage	11.4 V
Battery capacity	- mAh
Battery recharge time	3 h
Number of battery cells	3
Operating altitude	-15.2 - 3048 m
Non-operating altitude	-15.2 - 10668 m
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 65 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 35 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	0 - 95 %
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90 %
Rear camera type	Single camera
Video capturing speed	30 fps
Rear camera resolution	3840 x 2160 pixels
Rear camera resolution (numeric)	10 MP
Front camera resolution (numeric)	5 MP
Position location	-
Audio system	Waves MaxxAudio
Speaker power	2 W
Device type	Tablet PC
Form factor	Slate
Product color	Blue
Cables included	AC
Pixel pitch	0.095 x 0.095 mm
Display response rise/fall	35 ms
Processor cache	12 MB
Processor cores	10
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor frequency	- GHz
Processor boost frequency	4.7 GHz
SSD interface	M.2, PCI Express
Storage media	SSD
Internal storage capacity	512 GB
Platform	Windows
Trial software	McAFee Livesafe 12 months, No Microsoft Office Included
Operating system language	ENG, ESP, FRE
Operating system installed	Windows 11 Home
Operating system architecture	64-bit
Graphics card	Iris Xe Graphics

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	201.2 mm
Width	292.5 mm
Height	7.4 mm
Weight	740 g