Dell XPS 17 9700 Service Manual
Summary
The Dell XPS 17 9700 Service Manual with regulatory model P92F provides comprehensive repair instructions for this premium 17-inch laptop. It covers electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection procedures, ESD field service kit requirements, and safe transport of sensitive components. Step-by-step removal and installation instructions cover all major internal components. Technicians servicing the XPS 17 9700 can reference this guide for correct disassembly sequence and component handling on this thi
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XPS 17 9700 Service Manual
Regulatory Model: P92F Regulatory Type: P92F001 August 2021 Rev. A03
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XPS 17 9700 Service Manual Regulatory Model: P92F Regulatory Type: P92F001 August 2021 Rev. A03
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Notes, cautions, and warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of d...
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Contents Chapter 1: Working inside your computer...................................................................................... Before working inside your computer.................................
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Installing the I/O board.............................................................................................................................................. Display assembly....................
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Working inside your computer Before working inside your computer About this task NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered. Steps 1. Sa...
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When disconnecting cables, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending the connector pins. When connecting cables, ensure that the ports and the connectors are correctly oriented and aligned. CAUTION: P...
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use wireless wrist straps. Always be aware that the internal wires of a wrist strap are prone to damage from normal wear and tear, and must be checked regularly with a wrist strap tester in order to a...
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Removing and installing components NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered. Recommended tools The procedures in this document may req...
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Table 1. Screw list (continued) Component Secured to Screw type Quantity Screw image that secures the battery to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Left fan System board and M1.6x4 palm-rest and key...
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Major components of XPS 17 9700 The following image shows the major components of XPS 17 9700. Removing and installing components
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1. Base cover 2. Battery 3. Solid-state drive 1 thermal bracket Removing and installing components
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4. Solid-state drive 1 5. Right fan 6. Display-cable bracket 7. USB Type-C port bracket 8. System board 9. Memory module 10. Right antenna 11. Palm-rest and keyboard assembly 12. Display assembly 13. ...
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Removing and installing components
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Steps 1. Remove the eight Torx screws (M2.5x4) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. CAUTION: Do not pull on or pry the base cover from where the hinges are located; doing...
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NOTE: Disconnecting the battery cable, removing the battery, or draining the flea power clears the CMOS and resets the BIOS settings on your computer. NOTE: After your computer is reassembled and powe...
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Steps 1. Connect the battery cable to the system board, if applicable. 2. Align the screw holes on the base cover with the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly, and then snap the base co...
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Do not apply pressure to the surface of the battery. Do not bend the battery. Do not use tools of any kind to pry on or against the battery. Ensure any screws during the servicing of this product are ...
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Installing the battery Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. About this task The following image indicates the loc...
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Memory modules Removing the memory modules Prerequisites 1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2. Remove the base cover. About this task The following image indicates the loc...
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Installing the memory modules Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. About this task The following image indicates ...
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Next steps 1. Install the base cover. 2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Solid-state drive in SSD1 slot Removing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive from the SSD1 slot Prerequis...
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Installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive in the SSD1 slot Prerequisites If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure. About this task N...
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3. Remove the battery. About this task NOTE: This procedure applies only to computers shipped with an M.2 2280 solid-state drive installed in the SSD1 slot. NOTE: Depending on the configuration ordere...
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Steps 1. Align the notch on the solid-state drive with the tab on the SSD1 slot. 2. Slide the solid-state drive into the SSD1 slot. 3. Using the alignment post, place the solid-state drive thermal bra...
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Steps 1. Remove the screw (M2x3) that secures the solid-state drive to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Slide and lift the solid-state drive off the SSD2 slot on the system board. Installing th...
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Steps 1. Align the notch on the solid-state drive with the tab on the SSD2 slot. 2. Slide the solid-state drive into the SSD2 slot. 3. Using the alignment post, place the solid-state drive thermal bra...
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Steps 1. Remove the screw (M2x4) that secures the solid-state drive thermal bracket and the solid-state drive to the system board. 2. Lift the thermal plate off the solid-state drive. 3. Slide and lif...
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Steps 1. Align the notch on the solid-state drive with the tab on the SSD2 slot. 2. Slide the solid-state drive into the SSD2 slot. 3. Using the alignment post, place the solid-state drive thermal bra...
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Steps 1. Remove the screw (M1.6x4) and the two screws (M2x4) that secure the right fan (FAN1) to the system board and palm-rest and keyboard assembly. CAUTION: Do not hold the fan assembly at the cent...
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Steps 1. Connect the right fan cable to the system board. 2. Align the screw holes on the right fan (FAN1) with the screw holes on the system board and palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 3. Replace the ...
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Steps 1. Remove the screw (M1.6x4) and the two screws (M2x4) that secure the left fan (FAN2) to the system board and palm-rest and keyboard assembly. CAUTION: Do not hold the fan assembly at the cente...
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Steps 1. Align the screw holes on the left fan (FAN2) with the screw holes on the system board and palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Replace the screw (M1.6x4) and the two screws (M2x4) that secure ...
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Steps 1. In reverse sequential order (as indicated by the numbers on the heat sink), remove the four screws (M2x6.5) that secure the heat sink to the system board. 2. Lift the heat sink off the system...
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Steps 1. Align the screw holes on the heat sink with the screw holes on the system board. 2. In sequential order (as indicated by the numbers on the heat sink), replace the four screws (M2x6.5) that s...
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Steps 1. In reverse sequential order (as indicated by the numbers on the heat sink), remove the six screws (M2x6.5) that secure the heat sink to the system board. 2. Lift the heat sink off the system ...
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Steps 1. Align the screw holes on the heat sink with the screw holes on the system board. 2. In sequential order (as indicated by the numbers on the heat sink), replace the six screws (M2x6.5) that se...
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Steps 1. Remove the three screws (M2x4) that secure the I/O board to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Lift the I/O board off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. Installing the I/O board Prereq...
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Steps 1. Align the screw holes on the I/O board with the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly. 2. Replace the three screws (M2x4) that secure the I/O board to the palm-rest and keyboard ...
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Removing and installing components
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Steps 1. Remove the two screws (M2x4) that secure the display-cable bracket to the system board. 2. Lift the display-cable bracket off the system board. 3. Push the camera cable and the display cable ...
Manual Details
| Brand | Dell |
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| Pages | 77 |
| File Size | 19.52 MB |
| Published | June 28, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What safety precautions must I follow before working inside the computer?
Follow guidelines in Chapter 1, paying particular attention to Electrostatic discharge—ESD protection requirements.
What happens if I remove or replace an SSD using the SSD2 slot?
The system will be un-provisioned and requires going through the setup and configuration process again to reconnect it to the vPro server.
Where can I find support resources for my specific XPS 17 model?
Enter your Service Tag or Express Service Code at www.dell.com/support to view relevant documents, manuals, and support articles.