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AC-Adapter Connector
Dell™XPS™L511zServiceManual
Removing the AC-Adapter Connector
Replacing the AC-Adapter Connector
Removing the AC-Adapter Connector
1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
2. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Base Cover).
3. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).
4. Remove the coin-cell battery (see Removing the Coin-Cell Battery).
5. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Optical Drive).
6. Make note of the AC-adapter connector cable routing and remove the cable from the routing guides.
7. Disconnect the AC-adapter connector cable from the system-board connector.
8. Remove the screw that secures the AC-adapter connector to the palm-rest assembly.
9. Lift the AC-adapter connector off the palm-rest assembly.
Replacing the AC-Adapter Connector
1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Onlyacertifiedservicetechnicianshouldperformrepairsonyourcomputer.DamageduetoservicingthatisnotauthorizedbyDell™
is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on your computer).