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Dell XPS 8500 XPS 8500 User's Manual

1. 103 Postrequisites 2 00000 106 23 Coin Cell Battery 107 Prerequisites 0 00000 ee eee 107 Removing the Coin Cell Battery 107 Replacing the Coin Cell Battery 108 Postrequisites 004 109 24 Power Supply Unit 111 Prerequisites 0 0000s 111 Removing the Power Supply Unit 111 Replacing the Power Supply Unit 112 Postrequisites 008 113 Contents 25 System Board 115 Prerequisites 00 000 115 Removing the System Board 115 Replacing the System Board 117 Postrequisites 005 117 Entering the Service Tag in BIOS 117 26 System Setup 119 Overview 2 00002 eee 119 Entering System Setup 119 System Setup Screens 119 System Setup Options 120 BootSequence 004 125 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 127 PassWord cusa 3 28 amp Spoke te 2 ao Ben Baal G 128 Clearing CMOS Passwords 129 IS ees Ss see anc A ee ae ad Cis eh ae 129 27 Flashing the BIOS 133 28 Specifications 0 0 135 10 Contents Contents 11 12 Contents Before You Begin Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices AN CAUTION To avoid losing data save and clos
2. 78 Postrequisites 2 004 79 17 Top I O Panel 0 0 81 Prerequisites 0 0 2 00000 ee eee 81 Removing the Top I O Panel 81 Replacing the Top 1 0 Panel 83 Postrequisites 2 004 83 Contents 18 Front USB Panel 85 Prerequisites 2 00 00008 85 Removing the Front USB Panel 85 Replacing the Front USB Panel 86 Postrequisites 0 00005 87 19 Power Button Module 89 Prerequisites 0 0 0 0000 ae 89 Removing the Power Button Module 90 Replacing the Power Button Module 91 Postrequisites 2 20005 91 20 Chassis Fah 4 30 se oe eee we amp ute g 93 Prerequisites 0 000000 G 93 Removing the Chassis Fan 94 Replacing the Chassis Fan 95 Postrequisites 0 20004 95 21 Processor Fan and Heat Sink ASSOMDIV 3 08 tp 8sbedeein dee onda ds 97 Prerequisites 0 00000 ee eee 97 Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly 0 000050 ae 97 Contents Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly scaire 4d Daw PEAR OHSE amp RH SDA 99 Postrequisites 2 006 99 22 PROCOSSO 2 utpce aye he Shoe ees 101 Prerequisites 00000 101 Removing the Processor 102 Replacing the Processor
3. b Select the type of product in the Select Your Product Family list c Select the product brand in the Select Your Product Line list d Select the product model number in the Select Your Product Model list K NOTE If you have selected a different model and want to start over again click Start Over on the top right of the menu e Click Confirm 4 A list of results appears on the screen Click BIOS Click Download Now to download the latest BIOS file The File Download window appears Flashing the BIOS 133 6 Click Save to save the file on your desktop The file downloads to your desktop 7 Click Close if the Download Complete window appears The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file 8 Double click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen 134 Flashing the BIOS Specifications To learn about the features and advanced options available on your desktop see Specifications at support dell com manuals Specifications 135 136 Specifications
4. See Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly on page 97 7 Remove the processor See Removing the Processor on page 102 Removing the System Board K NOTE Your computer s service tag is stored in the system board You must enter the service tag in the BIOS after you replace the system board K NOTE Before disconnecting the cables from the system board note the location of 1 2 3 the connectors so that you can reconnect them correctly after you replace the system board Disconnect all the cables connected to the system board Make note of the cable routing and remove the cables from the routing guides Remove the screws that secure the system board to the chassis System Board 115 1 2 l screws 6 2 system board 4 Lift the system board up and out of the chassis 116 System Board Replacing the System Board 1 Gently place the system board into the chassis and slide it towards the back of the computer Replace the screws that secure the system board to the chassis Route and connect the cables that you disconnected from the system board K NOTE For information on system board connectors see System Board Components on page 21 Postrequisites Replace the processor See Replacing the Processor on page 103 2 Replace the processor fan and heat sink assembly See Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly on page 99 Replace the graphics card See Replacing t
5. 3 Replace the screws that secure the primary hard drive to the chassis 4 Connect the power and data cables to the primary hard drive Postrequisites 1 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 25 2 Follow the steps in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 15 62 Hard Drive s Hard Drive Cage Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 23 2 Remove the primary hard drive See Removing the Primary Hard Drive on page 61 Removing the Hard Drive Cage 1 If applicable disconnect the power and data cables from the secondary hard drive 2 Remove the screws that secure the hard drive cage to the chassis 3 Slide the hard drive cage towards the back of the chassis Hard Drive s 63 l power cable 2 data cable 3 screws 3 4 hard drive cage 5 secondary hard drive Replacing the Hard Drive Cage 1 Align the screw holes on the hard drive cage with the screw holes on the chassis 2 Replace the screws that secure the hard drive cage to the chassis 3 If applicable connect the power and data cables to the secondary hard drive 64 Hard Drive s Postrequisites 1 Replace the primary hard drive See Replacing the Primary Hard Drive on page 62 2 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 25 Secondary Hard Drive optional Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover See
6. Fan and Heat Sink Assembly Processor A CAUTION Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 A Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 23 WARNING Despite having a plastic shield the processor fan and heat sink assembly may be very hot during normal operation Ensure that it has had sufficient time to cool before you touch it NOTE Unless a new processor fan and heat sink assembly is required for the new processor reuse the original processor fan and heat sink assembly when you replace the processor Remove the processor fan and heat sink assembly from the computer See Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly on page 97 Processor 101 Removing the Processor 1 Press the release lever down and then pull it outwards to release it from the tab that secures it 2 Extend the release lever completely to open the processor cover 1 processor cover 2 _ tab 3 release lever AN CAUTION When removing the processor do not touch any of the pins inside the socket or allow any objects to fall on the pins in the socket 102 Processor 3 Gently lift the processor to remove it from the socket Leave the release leve
7. Your Computer on page 15 34 Front Bezel Graphics Card Bracket optional rN 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 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 23 Removing the Graphics Card Bracket 1 Remove the screws that secure the graphics card bracket to the chassis 2 Lift the graphics card bracket off the chassis 3 Set the graphics card bracket aside in a secure location Graphics Card Bracket optional 35 a l screws 2 2 graphics card bracket Replacing the Graphics Card Bracket 1 Align the screw holes on the graphics card bracket with the screw holes on chassis 2 Replace the screws that secure the graphics card bracket to the chassis Postrequisites 1 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 25 2 Follow the steps in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 15 36 Graphics Card Bracket optional Graphics Card A N 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 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell
8. break away metal plate away from the chassis l break away metal plate Gently slide the secondary optical drive into the optical drive bay through the front of the computer Align the screw holes on the secondary optical drive with the screw holes on the chassis Replace the two screws that secure the secondary optical drive to the chassis Connect the power and data cables to the secondary optical drive Optical Drive s Postrequisites 1 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 25 2 Replace the front bezel See Replacing the Front Bezel on page 33 Optical Drive s 71 72 Optical Drive s Media Card Reader rN 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 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 23 Remove the front bezel See Removing the Front Bezel on page 31 Remove the optical drive See Removing the Optical Drive on page 67 Remove the top cover See Removing the Top Cover on page 77 Media Card Reader 73 Removing the Media Card Reader 1 Remove the screws that secure the Media Card Reader to the front panel The screws are located bel
9. computer may not boot AN CAUTION If you remove the original memory module s from your computer during a memory upgrade keep them separate from any new module s that you may have even if you purchased the new module s from Dell If possible do not pair an original memory module with a new memory module Otherwise your computer may not start properly The recommended memory configurations are matched memory modules installed in DIMM connectors 1 and 2 and another matched memory modules installed in DIMM connectors 3 and 4 Recommended memory configuration Type Slots 1600 MHz DDR3 Slots 1 and 2 or slots 1 through 4 28 Memory Module s 1 Align the notch on the bottom of the memory module with the tab on the memory module connector 1 memory module 2 notch 3 tab 4 cutouts 2 AN CAUTION To avoid damage to the memory module press the memory module straight down into the connector while you apply equal force to each end of the memory module 2 Insert the memory module into the memory module connector until the memory module snaps into position and the securing clip locks in place P 1 1 securing clip snapped in position Memory Module s 29 Postrequisites 1 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 25 2 Follow the steps in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 15 30 Memory Module s Front Bezel rN WARNING Before working inside your computer read t
10. lt Enter gt to up and down arrow keys As an option make that selection active and return to is highlighted the Help Screen the Setup Item displays more information about that QTE Not all settings listed in the Setup option and available settings Item are changeable Key Functions This field appears below the Help Screen and lists keys and their functions within the active system setup field System Setup Options K NOTE Depending on your computer and installed devices the items listed in this section may appear or may not appear exactly as listed Main System Information BIOS Revision Displays the BIOS version number BIOS Build Date Displays the BIOS build date in mm dd yyyy format System Name Displays the marketing name of the system System Time Displays the current time in hh mm ss format System Date Displays the current date in week mm dd yyyy format Service Tag Displays the service tag of the computer when the service tag is present Displays a field to input the service tag manually when the service tag is absent 120 System Setup Utility Asset Tag Processor Processor Processor Processor Processor Processor Processor Information Type ID Core Count L1 Cache L2 Cache L3 Cache Memory Information Memory Installed Memory Available Memory Running Speed Memory Technology SATA Information SATA 0 Port 0 SATA 1 Port 5 SATA 2 Port 2 SATA 3 Port 3 MSATA
11. reset jumper PSWD SATA 2 0 3 Gb s drive connector SATA 2 front panel USB connector F_USB3 SATA 2 0 3 Gb s drive connector SATA 1 power button connector F_PANEL SATA 3 0 6 Gb s drive connector SATA 0 front panel audio connector F_AUDIO1 PCI Express x1 card slot PCI EX1_2 PCI Express x16 card slot PCI EX16_1 battery socket BATTERY Computer Cover rN 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 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance JN CAUTION Ensure that sufficient space exists to support the computer with the computer cover removed at least 30 cm 1 ft of desk top space Removing the Computer Cover K NOTE Ensure that you remove the security cable from the security cable slot if applicable 1 Lay the computer on its side with the computer cover facing up 2 Remove the thumbscrew that secures the computer cover to the chassis using a screw driver if necessary 3 Release the computer cover by sliding it away from the front of the computer 4 Lift the cover away from the computer and set it aside in a secure location Computer Cover 23 thumbscrew 2 computer cover 24 Computer Cover Replacing the Computer Cover 1 Connect all the cables and fold t
12. the Computer Cover 25 5 Memory Module s 27 Prerequisites 2 000000 Gs 27 Contents Removing Memory Module s Replacing Memory Module s Postrequisites 6 Front Bezel Prerequisites Removing the FrontBezel Replacing the FrontBezel Postrequisites 7 Graphics Card Bracket optional Prerequisites Removing the G raphics Card Bracket Replacing the Graphics Card Bracket Postrequisites 8 Graphics Card Prerequisites Removing the G raphicsCard Replacing the Graphics Card Postrequisites Contents 9 PCI Express x1 Card s 43 Prerequisites 2 000002 eee 43 Removing the PCI Express x1 Card s 44 Replacing the PCI Express x1 Card s 46 Postrequisites 2004 48 10 Wireless Mini Card 49 Prerequisites 02 000 eeee 49 Removing the Mini Card 50 Replacing the Mini Card 51 Postrequisites 00000 51 11 Mini Card Antennas 53 Prerequisites aaua 53 Removing the Mini Card Antennas 53 Replacing the Mini Card Antennas 55 Postrequisites aaa 55 12 mSATA Drive aoaaa aaa aaa 57 Prerequisites uaaa aa 57 Removing the mSATA Drive 57 Replacing t
13. the list of devices Press plus or minus to change the boot priority of the device Clearing Forgotten Passwords A N 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 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance AN WARNING The computer must be disconnected from the electrical outlet to clear the CMOS setting 1 Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 23 2 Locate the 3 pin password reset jumper PSWD on the system board See System Board Components on page 21 3 Remove the 2 pin jumper plug from pins 2 and 3 and fix it on pins and 2 System Setup Utility 127 Password PSWD 4 Wait for approximately five seconds to clear the password setting 5 Remove the 2 pin jumper plug from pins and 2 and replace it on pins 2 and 3 6 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 25 7 Follow the steps in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 15 128 System Setup Utility Clearing CMOS Passwords IAN 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 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepa
14. 1 Portl Displays the asset tag of the computer when the asset tag is present Displays None when asset tag is absent Displays the processor information Displays the processor family ID Displays the number of processor cores Displays the L1 cache size Displays the L2 cache size Displays the L3 cache size Indicates the amount of memory installed in MB Indicates the amount of memory available in MB Indicates the memory speed in MHz Indicates the type of installed memory Displays the SATA drive connected to the SATA 0 connector Displays the SATA drive connected to the SATA connector Displays the SATA drive connected to the SATA 2 connector Displays the SATA drive connected to the SATA 3 connector Displays the eSATA or mSATA drive connected to the computer System Setup Utility 121 Advanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Enabled or Disabled Enabled by default Intel Virtualization Technology Enabled or Disabled Enabled by default CPU XD Support Enabled or Disabled Enabled by default Limit CPUID Value Enabled or Disabled Disabled by default Multi Core Support Enabled or Disabled Enabled by default Intel Turbo Boost Technology Enabled or Disabled Enabled by default Front USB Ports Enabled or Disabled Enabled by default Rear USB Ports Enabled or Disabled Enabled by default Top USB Ports Enabled or Disabled Enabled by default Onb
15. Dell XPS 8500 Owner s Manual ry model D03M Regulato Regulatory type D03M005 www dell com support dell com manuals Notes Cautions and Warnings K NOTE A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product AN CAUTION A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem IAN WARNING A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage personal injury or death 2012 Dell Inc All rights reserved Trademarks used in this text Dell the DELL logo and XPS are trademarks of Dell Inc Microsoft Windows and the Windows start button lo go are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and is used by Dell under license 2012 10 Rev A01 Contents 1 Before You Begin 13 Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices 13 Safety Instructions 13 Recommended Tools 14 2 After Working Inside Your Computer 15 3 Technical Overview 17 Front View of YourComputer 18 Back View of YourComputer 19 Inside View of YourComputer 20 System Board Components 21 4 Computer Cover 23 Removing the Computer Cover 23 Replacing
16. Postrequisites 1 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 25 2 Follow the steps in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 15 mSATA Drive 59 60 mSATA Drive Hard Drive s IAN 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 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance rN WARNING If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is hot do not touchthe metal housing of the hard drive AN CAUTION To avoid data loss do not remove the hard drive while the computer is on or in Sleep state AN CAUTION Hard drives are extremely fragile Exercise care when handling the hard drive Primary Hard Drive Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 23 Removing the Primary Hard Drive 1 Disconnect the power and data cables from the primary hard drive 2 Remove the screws that secure the hard drive to the chassis 3 Slide the hard drive out towards the back of the computer Hard Drive s 61 l power cable 2 data cable 3 screws 4 4 primary hard drive Replacing the Primary Hard Drive 1 Slide the primary hard drive into the hard drive cage 2 Align the screw holes on the primary hard drive with the screw holes on the chassis
17. Removing the Computer Cover on page 23 2 Remove the primary hard drive See Removing the Primary Hard Drive on page 61 3 Remove the hard drive cage See Removing the Hard Drive Cage on page 63 Removing the Secondary Hard Drive 1 Remove the screws that secure the secondary hard drive to the hard drive cage 2 Slide the secondary hard drive away from the hard drive cage Hard Drive s 65 S a P lt be l secondary hard drive 2 screws 4 3 hard drive cage Replacing the Secondary Hard Drive 1 Slide the secondary hard drive into the hard drive cage 2 Align the screw holes on the secondary hard drive with the screw holes on the hard drive cage 3 Replace the screws that secure the secondary hard drive to the hard drive cage Postrequisites 1 Replace the hard drive cage See Replacing the Hard Drive Cage on page 64 2 Replace the primary hard drive See Replacing the Primary Hard Drive on page 62 3 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 25 66 Hard Drive s Optical Drive s IAN 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 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover See Removi
18. al grease AN CAUTION The processor fan and heat sink assembly is a single unit Do not try to remove the fan separately 1 Disconnect the processor fan cable from the system board connector CPU_FAN See System Board Components on page 21 2 Using a flat blade screwdriver loosen the four captive screws that secure the processor fan and heat sink assembly to the system board Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly 97 3 Lift the processor fan and heat sink assembly out of the computer l processor fan and heat sink assembly 2 processor fan cable 3 captive screws 4 98 Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly 1 Clean the thermal grease from the bottom of the heat sink 2 Apply new thermal grease to the top of the processor if applicable 3 Place the processor fan and heat sink assembly over the processor 4 Align the captive screws on the processor fan and heat sink assembly with the screw holes on the system board 5 Tighten the captive screws that secure the processor fan and heat sink assembly to the system board 6 Connect the processor fan cable to the system board connector CPU_FAN See System Board Components on page 21 Postrequisites 1 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 25 2 Follow the steps in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 15 Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly 99 100 Processor
19. ard Bracket on page 35 PCI Express x1 Card s 43 Removing the PCI Express x1 Card s 1 Remove the screw that secures the card retention bracket 2 Lift the card retention bracket and set it aside in a secure location 1 screw 2 card retention bracket 44 PCI Express x1 Card s Locate the PCI Express x1 card on the system board See System Board Components on page 21 Disconnect any cables connected to the card if applicable Grasp the card by its top corners and ease it out of its connector 1 PCI Express x1 card slot 2 PCI Express x1 card PCI Express x1 Card s 45 Replacing the PCI Express x1 Card s 1 Place the PCI Express x1 card in the slot on the system board and press down firmly Ensure that the PCI Express x1 card is fully seated in the slot 1 PCI Express xl card slot 2 PCI Express xl card 2 Replace the card retention bracket ensuring that e The guide clamp is aligned with the guide notch e The top of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar e The notch on top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide 3 Replace the screw that secures the card retention bracket 46 PCI Express x1 Card s Aa w Screw 2 guide clamps 2 card retention bracket 4 alignment bar alignment guide 6 filler bracket guide notches 2 PCI Express x1 Card s 4 Postrequisites 1 Replace the graphics card bracket if applicable See Replacin
20. art your computer 2 During POST when the DELL logo is displayed watch for the F2 prompt to appear and then press lt F2 gt immediately K NOTE The F2 prompt indicates that the keyboard has initialized This prompt can appear very quickly so you must watch for it and then press lt F2 gt If you press lt F2 gt before the F2 prompt this keystroke is lost If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop Then turn off your computer and try again See Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices on page 13 System Setup Screens The system setup screen displays current or changeable configuration information for your computer Information on the screen is divided into three areas the setup item active help screen and key functions System Setup Utility 119 Setup Item This field appears on Help Screen This field appears on the the left side of the system setup right side of the system setup window and window The field is a scrollable list contains information about each option containing features that define the listed in the Setup Item In this field you configuration of your computer can view information about your computer including installed hardware power and make changes to your current settings conservation and security features Press the up arrow and down arrow keys to Scroll up and down the list with the highlight an option Press
21. com regulatory_compliance The system board of your computer is equipped with one PCI Express x16 connector to install graphics card To locate the PCI Express x16 connector on the system board see System Board Components on page 21 Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 23 2 Remove the graphics card bracket if applicable See Removing the Graphics Card Bracket on page 35 Removing the Graphics Card 1 Remove the screw that secures the card retention bracket to the chassis 2 Lift the card retention bracket and set it aside in a secure location Graphics Card 37 38 1 screw 2 card retention bracket Locate the graphics card PCI Express x16 card on the system board See System Board Components on page 21 K NOTE Your graphics card may have power cable connectors Press the releasing clips on the power cable connectors and disconnect the power cable from the graphics card if applicable K NOTE The appearance of the securing tab may be different on your computer Press and hold the securing tab on the card connector grasp the card by its top corners and then ease the card out of the card connector Graphics Card 1 3 PCI Express x16 connector 2 graphics card securing tab 4 power cable Replacing the Graphics Card 1 Align the graphics card with the PCI Express x16 card connector on the system board Place the card in the co
22. compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 23 Remove the front bezel See Removing the Front Bezel on page 31 Remove the top cover See Removing the Top Cover on page 77 Removing the Mini Card Antennas 1 Disconnect the Mini Card antenna cable s from the Mini Card 2 Make note of the Mini Card antenna cable routing and remove the cables from the routing guides Remove the screws that secure the Mini Card antennas to the top panel Lift the Mini Card antennas to release them from the top panel Mini Card Antennas 53 1 Mini Card antennas 2 2 screws 4 3 Mini Card antenna cables 4 top panel 54 Mini Card Antennas Replacing the Mini Card Antennas 1 Place the Mini Card antennas in position and replace the screws that secure the Mini Card antennas to the top panel Route the Mini Card antenna cables through the routing guides Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the WLAN card you are installing The WLAN card has two triangles marked on the label black and white e Connect the black cable to the connector marked with a black triangle e Connect the white cable to the connector marked with a white triangle Postrequisites 1 Replace the top cover See Replacing the Top Cover on page 78 Replace the front bezel See Replacing the Front Bezel on page 33 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover o
23. d facing up and press down the coin cell battery in the socket 108 Coin Cell Battery Postrequisites 1 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 25 Follow the steps in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 15 Enter the system setup program and set the time and date See Entering System Setup on page 119 4 Update the BIOS settings with values you may have noted before replacing the coin cell battery See System Setup on page 119 Coin Cell Battery 109 110 Coin Cell Battery Power Supply Unit rN 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 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 23 Removing the Power Supply Unit 1 Disconnect the DC power cables from the system board and the drives See System Board Components on page 21 Remove the screws that secure the power supply to the chassis Press the power supply clamps to release the power supply from the chassis 4 Slide and lift the power supply away from the chassis Power Supply Unit 111 l screws 4 2 power supply 3 power supply clamps 2 Replacing the Power Supply Unit 1 Slide the power supply towar
24. ds the back of the chassis 2 Align the screw holes on the power supply with the screw holes on the chassis 112 Power Supply Unit 3 Replace the screws that secure the power supply to the chassis rN WARNING Failure to replace and tighten all screws may cause electrical shock as these screws are a key part of the system grounding 4 Connect the DC power cables to the system board and drives See System Board Components on page 21 Postrequisites 1 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 25 2 Follow the steps in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 15 Power Supply Unit 113 114 Power Supply Unit System Board AN 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 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 23 2 Remove the Mini Card if applicable See Removing the Mini Card on page 50 3 Remove the memory module s See Removing Memory Module s on page 27 4 Remove the any PCI Express x1 card s if applicable See Removing the PCI Express xl Card s on page 44 Remove the graphics card See Removing the Graphics Card on page 37 Remove the processor fan and heat sink assembly
25. e all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer Save and close all open files and exit all open programs 2 Follow the instructions to shut down your computer based on the operating system installed on your computer e Windows 5 Move your mouse pointer to the upper right or lower right corner of the screen to open the Charms sidebar and then click Settings Power Shutdown e Windows 7 Click Start and click Shut Down Microsoft Windows shuts down and then the computer turns off K NOTE If you are using a different operating system see the documentation of your operating system for shut down instructions 3 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets 4 Disconnect all telephone cables network cables and attached devices from your computer 5 Press and hold the power button while the computer is unplugged to ground the system board Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and ensure your personal safety A N 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 dell com regulatory_compliance Before you Begin 13 A N WARNING Disconnect all power sources before opening the computer cover or A A A panels After you finish working in
26. e device documentation e Network The computer attempts to boot from the network If no operating system 1s found on the network the computer generates an error message Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot You can use this feature to change the current boot sequence for example to boot from the optical drive to run Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc The previous boot sequence is restored at the next boot 1 If you are booting from a USB device connect the USB device to a USB connector Turn on or restart your computer When F2 Setup F12 Boot Options appears in the lower right corner of the screen press lt F 12 gt K NOTE If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop Then shut down your computer and try again The Boot Device Menu appears listing all available boot devices 4 On the Boot Device Menu choose the device you want to boot from For example if you are booting to a USB memory key highlight USB Storage Device and press lt Enter gt 126 System Setup Utility Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots 1 Enter system setup See Entering System Setup on page 119 2 Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot menu option and press lt Enter gt to access the menu K NOTE Write down your current boot sequence in case you want to restore it Press the up and down arrow keys to move through
27. eadphone port USB 2 0 port Back View of Your Computer Oo N on Ww power port USB 2 0 ports 4 VGA port optical S P DIF port expansion card slots padlock rings 2 network port 4 USB 3 0 ports 2 6 HDMI port 8 audio ports 10 security cable slot Technical Overview 19 Inside View of Your Computer l front bezel 2 primary hard drive 3 graphics card bracket optional 4 secondary hard drive 5 system board 6 card retention clamp 7 power supply 8 primary optical drive 9 secondary optical drive 20 Technical Overview 9 OOOOOOGROO00 QOOOOOUOUOOUU spe System Board Components 21 Technical Overview 21 23 25 zy 22 chassis fan connector SYS_FAN 1 processor socket memory module connector DIMM3 memory module connector DIMM4 main power connector PWRI1 mSATA slot MSATA1 SATA 2 0 3 Gb s drive connector SATA 3 front panel USB connector F_USB2 CMOS reset jumper RTCRST front panel USB connector F_USB1 front panel USB connector F_USB4 PCI Express x1 card slot PCI EX1_3 PCI Express x1 card slot PCI EX1_1 Mini Card slot PCIE MINICARD Technical Overview 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 power connector PWR2 processor fan connector CPU FAN memory module connector DIMM1 memory module connector DIMM2 password
28. g the Graphics Card Bracket on page 36 2 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 25 3 Follow the steps in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 15 48 PCI Express x1 Card s Wireless Mini Card IAN 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 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance AN CAUTION When the Mini Card is not in the computer store it in protective antistatic packaging see Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge in the safety instructions that shipped with your computer K NOTE Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Mini Cards from sources other than Dell If you ordered a wireless Mini Card with your computer the card is already installed Your computer supports one half Mini Card slot for Wireless Local Area Network WLAN and Bluetooth combo card Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 23 Wireless Mini Card 49 Removing the Mini Card 1 Disconnect the antenna cable s from the Mini Card 2 Remove the screws that secure the Mini Card to the system board 1 2 2 gt lt e5 L 3 i 5 1 screws 2 2 tab 3 notch 4 Mini Card Sg antenna cables 2 3 Lift
29. ge at dell com regulatory_compliance A N WARNING The computer must be disconnected from the electrical outlet to clear the CMOS setting 1 Remove the computer cover See Computer Cover on page 23 2 Locate the 3 pin CMOS reset jumper RTCRST on the system board See System Board Components on page 21 3 Remove the 2 pin jumper plug from pins 2 and 3 and fix it on pins and 2 CMOS RTCRST 3 2 1 System Setup Utility 129 4 Wait for approximately five seconds to clear the CMOS setting 5 Remove the 2 pin jumper plug from pins and 2 and replace it on pins 2 and 3 6 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 25 7 Follow the steps in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 15 130 System Setup Utility System Setup Utility 131 132 System Setup Utility Flashing the BIOS The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board To flash the BIOS 1 Turn on the computer 2 Go to support dell com support downloads 3 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer K NOTE The Service Tag for your computer is located on a label at the back of your computer If you have your computer s Service Tag a Click Enter a Tag b Enter your computer s Service Tag in the Enter a service tag field click Go and proceed to step 4 If you do not have your computer s Service Tag a Click Select Model
30. h Boot Device Power Power Management 124 System Setup Utility Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices USB Floppy Device Internal HDD Devices USB Storage Device Internal ODD Devices Onboard NIC Device Disabled USB Floppy Device by default Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices USB Floppy Device Internal HDD Devices USB Storage Device Internal ODD Devices Onboard NIC Device Disabled Onboard NIC Device by default Wake Up by integrated LAN Enabled or Disabled Disabled by default AC Recovery Power Off Power On Last Power State Power Off by default USB PowerShare in S4 S5 State Enabled or Disabled Disabled by default USB PowerShare in Sleep State Normal Enhanced Normal by default e Auto Power On Enabled or Disabled Disabled by default e Auto Power On Date 0 to 31 0 for everyday 15 by default e Auto Power On Hour 0 to 23 12 by default e Auto Power On Minute 0 to 59 30 by default e Auto Power On Second 0 to 59 30 by default Security Supervisor Password User Password Set Supervisor Password HDD Protection Set User Password Password Check Exit Exit Options Boot Sequence Displays the status of supervisor password Not Installed by default Displays the status of user password Not Installed by default Allows to set change or delete the supervisor password NOTE Deleti
31. he Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly on page 99 2 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 25 3 Follow the steps in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 15 106 Processor Coin Cell Battery A N 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 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance A N WARNING A battery may explode if installed incorrectly Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 23 Removing the Coin Cell Battery IN CAUTION Removing the coin cell battery resets the BIOS settings to default It is recommended that you note the BIOS settings before removing the coin cell battery See System Setup on page 119 for instructions on entering the system setup program 1 Locate the battery socket on the system board See System Board Components on page 21 2 Press the battery release lever to remove the coin cell battery Coin Cell Battery 107 1 battery release lever 2 _coin cell battery 3 battery socket Replacing the Coin Cell Battery 1 Insert the coin cell battery into the socket with the side labele
32. he Graphics Card on page 39 Replace any PCI Express x1 card s if applicable See Replacing the PCI Express xl Card s on page 46 5 Replace the memory module s See Replacing Memory Module s on page 28 6 Replace the Mini Card if applicable See Replacing the Mini Card on page 51 7 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 25 8 Follow the steps in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 15 Entering the Service Tag in BIOS 1 Turn on the computer Press lt F2 gt during POST to enter the system setup program Navigate to the main tab and enter the service tag in the Service Tag Setting field K NOTE Set Service Tag field allows you to enter the service tag manually only when the service tag is absent System Board 117 118 System Board System Setup Overview Use the system setup to e get information about the hardware installed in your computer such as the amount of RAM the size of the hard drive and so on e change the system configuration information after you add change or remove any hardware in your computer e set or change a user selectable option such as the user password type of hard drive installed enabling or disabling base devices and so on K NOTE Before you change system setup it is recommended that you note the system setup screen information for future reference Entering System Setup 1 Turn on or rest
33. he cables out of the way Ensure that no tools or extra parts are left inside the computer Align the tabs at the bottom of the computer cover with the slots located along the edge of the chassis Press the computer cover down and slide it towards the front of the computer Replace the thumbscrew that secures the computer cover to the chassis 1 thumbscrew 2 slots 3 computer cover 6 Place the computer in an upright position 7 Follow the steps in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 15 Computer Cover 25 26 Computer Cover Memory Module s IAN 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 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 23 Removing Memory Module s rN WARNING The memory module s may become very hot during normal operation Allow the memory module s to cool before touching them 1 Push the securing clips away from the memory module 2 Grasp the memory module and then gently ease the memory module out of the memory module connector ee 2 1 securing clip 2 memory module connector Memory Module s 27 Replacing Memory Module s AN CAUTION If the memory module is not installed correctly your
34. he mSATADrive 58 Contents Postrequisites 0200046 59 13 Hard Drive s 61 Prerequisites 2 22004 61 Removing the Primary Hard Drive 61 Replacing the Primary Hard Drive 62 Postrequisites 20004 62 Prerequisites 2 20004 63 Removing the Hard Drive Cage 63 Replacing the Hard Drive Cage 64 Postrequisites 00 65 Prerequisites 2 20000 65 Removing the Secondary Hard Drive 65 Replacing the Secondary Hard Drive 66 Postrequisites 200 66 14 Optical Drive s 0 000000 67 Prerequisites 0 0 0 0000 cee eee 67 Removing the Optical Drive 67 Replacing the Optical Drive 69 Postrequisites 0 00004 69 Secondary Optical Drive 69 Contents Prerequisites 0 00000 69 Installing a Secondary Optical Drive 70 Postrequisites 2 004 71 15 Media Card Reader 73 Prerequisites 00008 73 Removing the Media Card Reader 74 Replacing the Media Card Reader 75 Postrequisites 2006 75 LG TOD COVEN er te oad een oh ee be eee 77 Prerequisites 0 0 00 00 e ees 71 Removing the Top Cover 71 Replacing the Top Cover
35. he safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 23 Removing the Front Bezel 1 Place the computer in an upright position 2 Grasp and release the front bezel tabs sequentially one at a time by moving them outward from the front panel 3 Rotate and pull the front bezel away from the front of the computer to release the front bezel clamps from the front panel slots Front Bezel 31 N bx A ST f E E Ea A ZE f A L 1 front bezel 2 front panel slots 3 3 front bezel tabs 4 4 front bezel clamps 3 5 front panel 4 Set aside the front bezel in a secure location 32 Front Bezel Replacing the Front Bezel 1 Align and insert the front bezel clamps into the front panel slots 2 Rotate the front bezel towards the computer until the front bezel tabs snap into place 1 front bezel 3 front panel slots 3 5 front panel TA an DONAA a A 7S E N CA a Aas ee 2 front bezel tabs 4 4 front bezel clamps 3 Front Bezel Postrequisites 1 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 25 2 Follow the steps in After Working Inside
36. l A N 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 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 23 Remove the front bezel See Removing the Front Bezel on page 31 Removing the Front USB Panel AN CAUTION When sliding the front USB panel out of the computer be extremely careful Carelessness may result in damage to the cable connectors and the cable routing clips NOTE Note the routing of all cables as you remove them so that you can re route them correctly after you replace the front USB panel Disconnect the front USB panel cables from the system board connector F_ USB2 See System Board Components on page 21 Remove the screw that secures the front USB panel to the front panel Slide the front USB panel down to release the clamps from the front panel and pull it away Front USB Panel 85 3 4 l front USB panel clamp slot 2 clamps 2 3 front USB panel 4 screw Replacing the Front USB Panel 1 Align and slide the front USB panel clamps into the front USB panel clamp slot 2 Replace the screw that secures the front USB panel to the front panel 3 Connect the front USB panel cables to the system board connecto
37. move the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 23 Remove the front bezel See Removing the Front Bezel on page 31 Remove the optical drive See Removing the Optical Drive on page 67 Remove the top cover See Removing the Top Cover on page 77 Removing the Top I O Panel 1 Disconnect the top I O panel cables from the system board connectors F_USB3 and F_AUDIOL1 See System Board Components on page 21 Remove the screws that secure the top I O panel to the top panel Carefully remove the top I O panel from the top panel Top 1 0 Panel 81 top I O panel 2 screws 2 l 3 top panel Top 1 0 Panel 82 Replacing the Top 1 0 Panel 1 Align the screw holes on the top I O panel with the screw holes on the top panel 2 Replace the screws that secure the top I O panel to the top panel 3 Connect the top I O panel cables to the system board connectors F_USB3 and F_ AUDIOL See System Board Components on page 21 Postrequisites 1 Replace the top cover See Replacing the Top Cover on page 78 2 Replace the optical drive See Replacing the Optical Drive on page 69 3 Replace the front bezel See Replacing the Front Bezel on page 33 4 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 25 5 Follow the steps in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 15 Top I O Panel 83 84 Top 1 0 Panel Front USB Pane
38. n page 25 4 Follow the steps in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 15 Mini Card Antennas 55 56 Mini Card Antennas mSATA Drive IAN 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 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 23 Removing the mSATA Drive 1 Locate the mSATA slot MSATAI on the system board See System Board Components on page 21 Remove the screws that secure the mSATA drive to the system board Lift the mSATA drive away from the system board connector mSATA Drive 57 HS5 a D lt 1 mSATA drive 2 screws 2 3 notch 4 tab Replacing the mSATA Drive AN CAUTION The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion Use of excessive force may damage the connectors AN CAUTION To avoid damage to the mSATA drive ensure that there are no cables under the mSATA drive 1 Align the notch on the mSATA drive with the tab in the system board connector 2 Insert the mSATA drive at a 45 degree angle into the system board connector 3 Press the other end of the mSATA drive down into the slot on the system board and replace the screws that secure the mSATA drive to the system board 58 mSATA Drive
39. ng the Computer Cover on page 23 2 Remove the front bezel See Removing the Front Bezel on page 31 Removing the Optical Drive 1 Disconnect the power and data cables from the optical drive 2 Remove the screws that secure the optical drive to the chassis Optical Drive s 67 3 Push and slide the optical drive out through the front of the computer K NOTE Repeat steps 1 to 3 to remove secondary optical drive if applicable l power cable 2 data cable 3 screws 2 4 optical drive 4 Set aside the optical drive in a secure location 68 Optical Drive s Replacing the Optical Drive 1 Gently slide the optical drive into the optical drive bay through the front of the computer 2 Align the screw holes on the optical drive with the screw holes on the chassis 3 Replace the screws that secure the optical drive to the chassis 4 Connect the power and data cables to the optical drive Postrequisites 1 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 25 2 Replace the front bezel See Replacing the Front Bezel on page 33 Secondary Optical Drive Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 23 2 Remove the front bezel See Removing the Front Bezel on page 31 Optical Drive s 69 Installing a Secondary Optical Drive 70 1 Insert a screw driver and twist it to remove the break away metal plate 2 Pull the
40. ng the supervisor password will delete the user password Hence the supervisor password must be set before setting the user password Enabled or Disabled Disabled by default Allows to set change or delete the user password Setup or Always Specifies when the user must enter Supervisor Password when entering System Setup or Always Setup by default Provides options to Save Changes and Reset Discard Changes and Reset and Load Defaults This feature allows you to change the boot sequence for devices Boot Options e Diskette Drive The computer attempts to boot from the floppy disk drive If no operating system is on the drive the computer generates an CIrOT Message Hard Drive The computer attempts to boot from the primary hard drive If no operating system is on the drive the computer generates an CIrOT MeCsSsage System Setup Utility 125 e CD DVD CD RW Drive The computer attempts to boot from the optical drive If no disc is in the drive or if the disc is not bootable the computer generates an error message e USB Storage Device Insert the memory device into a USB connector and restart the computer When F12 Boot Options appears in the lower right corner of the screen press lt F12 gt The BIOS detects the device and adds the USB flash option to the boot menu K NOTE To boot to a USB device the device must be bootable To ensure that your device is bootable check th
41. nnector and press down firmly Ensure that the card is firmly seated in the slot Connect the power cable to the graphics card if applicable Replace the card retention bracket ensuring that e The guide clamp is aligned with the guide notch e The top of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar e The notch on top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide Graphics Card 39 5 Replace the screw that secures the card retention bracket 1 screw 2 guide clamps 2 3 card retention bracket 4 alignment bar 5 alignment guide 6 filler bracket 7 guide notches 2 40 Graphics Card Postrequisites 1 Replace the graphics card bracket if applicable See Replacing the Graphics Card Bracket on page 36 2 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 25 3 Follow the steps in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 15 Graphics Card 41 42 Graphics Card PCI Express x1 Card s A N 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 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 23 2 Remove the graphics card bracket if applicable See Removing the Graphics C
42. oard Audio Controller Enabled or Disabled Enabled by default SATA Mode AHCI RAID AHCI by default Intel Multi Display Enabled or Disabled Disabled by default Onboard LAN Controller Enabled or Disabled Enabled by default Onboard LAN Boot ROM Enabled or Disabled Disabled by default Processor Configuration USB Configuration Onboard Device Configuration 122 System Setup Utility Boot Numlock Key Keyboard Errors USB Boot Support Boot Menu Security Boot Mode 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device Bootup NumLock State On Off On by default Report or Do Not Report Report by default Enabled or Disabled Enabled by default Enabled or Disabled Disabled by default Legacy or UEFI Legacy by default Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices USB Floppy Device Internal HDD Devices USB Storage Device Internal ODD Devices Onboard NIC Device Disabled Internal HDD Devices by default Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices USB Floppy Device Internal HDD Devices USB Storage Device Internal ODD Devices Onboard NIC Device Disabled USB Storage Device by default Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices USB Floppy Device Internal HDD Devices USB Storage Device Internal ODD Devices Onboard NIC Device Disabled Internal ODD Devices by default System Setup Utility 123 4th Boot Device 5t
43. ocedures in this document may require the following tools 14 Small Phillips screwdriver Hex nut driver Flash BIOS executable update program available at support dell com Before you Begin After Working Inside Your Computer After you complete replacement procedures ensure the following e Replace all screws and ensure no stray screws remain inside your computer e Connect any external devices cables cards and any other part you removed before working on your computer e Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets FAN CAUTION Before turning on your computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain in the computer Failure to do so may damage your computer e Turn on your computer After Working Inside Your Computer 15 16 After Working Inside Your Computer Technical Overview AN 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 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Technical Overview Front View of Your Computer Technical Overview 18 oOo N on w media card reader light optical drive covers 2 optical drive eject buttons 2 accessory tray microphone port USB 2 0 port with PowerShare o OS A N media card reader USB 3 0 ports 2 power button h
44. ow the Media Card Reader 2 Disconnect the Media Card Reader cable from the system board connector F_USB1 See System Board Components on page 21 3 Slide and lift the Media Card Reader to remove it from the top panel 74 Media Card Reader 1 3 D Media Card Reader guides 2 2 slots 2 top panel 4 Media Card Reader screws 2 6 front panel Replacing the Media Card Reader 1 Gently slide the Media Card Reader guides into the slots in the top panel Replace the screws that secure the Media Card Reader to the front panel Connect the Media Card Reader cable to the system board connector F_ USB1 See System Board Components on page 21 Postrequisites 1 2 3 4 Replace the top cover See Replacing the Top Cover on page 78 Replace the optical drive See Replacing the Optical Drive on page 69 Replace the front bezel See Replacing the Front Bezel on page 33 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 25 Follow the steps in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 15 Media Card Reader 75 76 Media Card Reader Top Cover IAN 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 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the compu
45. power button module tabs into the slots on the top panel 2 Connect the power button module cable to the system board connector F_PANEL See System Board Components on page 21 Postrequisites Replace the top cover See Replacing the Top Cover on page 78 Replace the optical drive See Replacing the Optical Drive on page 69 1 2 3 Replace the front bezel See Replacing the Front Bezel on page 33 4 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 25 5 Follow the steps in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 15 Power Button Module 91 92 Power Button Module Chassis Fan A N 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 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 23 93 Chassis Fan Removing the Chassis Fan 1 Disconnect the chassis fan cable from the system board connector SYS_FANI See System Board Components on page 21 2 Remove the screws that secure the chassis fan to the chassis 3 Slide and lift the chassis fan away from the computer as shown in the illustration al F l screws 4 2 chassis fan 94 Chassis Fan Replacing the Chassis Fan 1 Align the screw hole
46. r F_USB2 See System Board Components on page 21 86 Front USB Panel Postrequisites 1 Replace the front bezel See Replacing the Front Bezel on page 33 2 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 25 3 Follow the steps in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 15 Front USB Panel 87 88 Front USB Panel Power Button Module rN 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 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 23 Remove the front bezel See Removing the Front Bezel on page 31 Remove the optical drive See Removing the Optical Drive on page 67 Remove the top cover See Removing the Top Cover on page 77 Power Button Module 89 Removing the Power Button Module 1 Disconnect the power button module cable from the system board connector F PANEL See System Board Components on page 21 2 Press the power button module tabs and lift the power button module to release it from the top panel oO l cable 2 power button module 3 power button module tabs 4 4 slot 90 Power Button Module Replacing the Power Button Module 1 Align and push the
47. r extended in the release position so that the socket 1s ready for the New processor SON 1 processor 2 socket Replacing the Processor AN CAUTION When replacing the processor do not touch any of the pins inside the socket or allow any objects to fall on the pins in the socket 1 Unpack the new processor being careful not to touch the underside of the processor AN CAUTION You must position the processor correctly in the processor socket to avoid damage to the processor 2 Ifthe release lever on the socket is not fully extended move it to that position Processor 103 3 Onent the alignment notches on the processor with the alignment tabs on the socket 4 Align the pin l corner of the processor with the pin 1 corner of the processor socket and then place the processor in the processor socket Set the processor lightly in the socket and ensure that the processor is positioned correctly 1 processor 2 socket 104 Processor 5 When the processor is fully seated in the socket close the processor cover 6 Pivot the release lever down and place it under the tab on the processor cover CAUTION Ensure that the processor cover notch is positioned underneath the alignment post er 3 AON NE SA a 1 alignment post 2 processor cover 3 release lever 4 processor 5 processor cover notch Processor 105 Postrequisites 1 Replace the processor fan and heat sink assembly See Replacing t
48. s on the chassis fan with the screw holes on the chassis 2 Replace the screws that secure the chassis fan to the chassis 3 Connect the chassis fan cable to the system board connector SYS_FANI See System Board Components on page 21 Postrequisites 1 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 25 2 Follow the steps in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 15 Chassis Fan 95 96 Chassis Fan Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly IAN 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 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance rN WARNING The heat sink may be very hot during normal operation Provide sufficient time for the heat sink to cool before you touch it Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 23 Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly WARNING Despite having a plastic shield the processor fan and heat sink assembly may be very hot during normal operation Ensure that it has had sufficient time to cool before you touch it IN CAUTION To ensure maximum cooling for the processor do not touch the heat transfer areas on the processor fan and heat sink assembly The oils in your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the therm
49. side the computer replace all covers panels and screws before connecting to the power source CAUTION To avoid damaging the computer ensure that the work surface is flat and clean CAUTION To avoid damaging the components and cards handle them by their edges and avoid touching pins and contacts CAUTION Only a certified service technician is authorized to remove the computer cover and access any of the components inside the computer See the safety instructions for complete information about safety precautions working inside your computer and protecting against electrostatic discharge CAUTION Before touching anything inside your computer ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface such as the metal at the back of the computer While you work periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate static electricity which could harm internal components CAUTION When you disconnect a cable pull on its connector or on its pull tab not on the cable itself Some cables have connectors with locking tabs or thumb screws that you must disengage before disconnecting the cable When disconnecting cables keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins When connecting cables ensure that the connectors and ports are correctly oriented and aligned CAUTION To disconnect a network cable first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device Recommended Tools The pr
50. ter cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 23 Remove the front bezel See Removing the Front Bezel on page 31 Remove the optical drive See Removing the Optical Drive on page 67 Removing the Top Cover 1 Pull the release tab and slide the top cover towards the front of the computer to release the top cover tabs from the slots on the top panel Pull the top cover away from the top panel Set the top cover aside in a secure location Top Cover 11 l slots 2 release tab 3 top cover tabs 4 top panel 5 top cover Replacing the Top Cover 1 Align the tabs on the top cover with the slots on the top panel 2 Press and slide the top cover towards the back of the computer until it clicks into place 78 Top Cover Postrequisites 1 Replace the optical drive See Replacing the Optical Drive on page 69 Replace the front bezel See Replacing the Front Bezel on page 33 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 25 Follow the steps in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 15 Top Cover 79 80 Top Cover Top 1 0 Panel A N 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 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Re
51. the Mini Card away from the system board connector 50 Wireless Mini Card Replacing the Mini Card aN CAUTION The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion Use of excessive force may damage the connectors AN CAUTION To avoid damage to the Mini Card ensure that there are no cables or antenna cables under the Mini Card 1 Align the notch on the Mini Card with the tab in the system board connector Insert the Mini Card at a 45 degree angle into the system board connector Press the other end of the Mini Card down into the slot on the system board and replace the screws that secure the Mini Card to the system board 4 Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the Mini Card you are installing The Mini Card has two triangles marked on the label black and white e Connect the black cable to the connector marked with a black triangle e Connect the white cable to the connector marked with a white triangle Postrequisites 1 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 25 2 Follow the steps in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 15 Wireless Mini Card 51 52 Wireless Mini Card Mini Card Antennas rN 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 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_

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