DELL Inspiron 3847
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1. 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 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 Procedure 1 Place the computer on its side with the computer cover facing up 2 Using a screwdriver remove the screws that secure the computer cover to the chassis 3 Release the computer cover by sliding it away from the front of the computer Lift the cover away from the computer and set it aside 1 screw 2 computer cover 12 Removing the Computer Cover Replacing the Computer Cover 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 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 Procedure 1 Connect all the cables and fold the cables out of the way 2 Ensure that no tools or extra parts are left inside the computer 3 Align the tabs at the bottom of the computer cover with the slots located along the edge of the chassis 4 Press th2. tabs 1 power button cable 5 3 Set aside the power button module Removing the Power Button Module 38 Replacing the Power Button Module 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 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 Align and push the power button module tabs into the slots on the front panel 2 Connect the power button module cable to the system board connector LEDH1 See System Board Components on page 11 3 Route the power button module cable through its routing guide Postrequisites 1 Replace the front bezel See Replacing the Front Bezel on page 20 2 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 13 Replacing the Power Button Module 39 Removing the Chassis Fan 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 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites
3. 1 Replace the front bezel See Replacing the Front Bezel on page 20 2 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 13 Replacing the Optical Drive 31 Installing a Secondary Optical Drive optional 1 To installa secondary optical drive pull the break away metal plate off the chassis ah saath Pr ire i peger ANN SENNA TAN hp nn i x We 1 Mess A N 1 metal plate 32 Replacing the Optical Drive 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 screws that secure the secondary optical drive to the chassis Connect the power and data cables to the secondary optical drive I secondary optical drive 2 screws 2 J data cable 4 power cable Replacing the Optical Drive 33 Removing the Front I O Panel 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 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 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on
4. in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance 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 NOTE Before disconnecting the cables from the system board note the location of the connectors so that you can reconnect them correctly after you replace the system board Procedure 1 Make note of the cable routing and remove the cables from the routing guides 2 Remove the screws that secure the system board to the chassis 3 Lift the system board out of the chassis l screws 8 2 system board Removing the System Board 53 Replacing the 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 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance K NOTE Your computer s Service Tag is stored in the system board You must enter the Service Tag in the system setup after you replace the system board Procedure 1 Gently place the system board into the chassis and slide it towards the back of the computer 2 Replace the screws that secure t
5. oao aoaaa a a a a a a 16 PLOCEQUPS E per Sock amp aaa BoA Goh a e Ge A 16 Replacing the Graphics Card 18 PROGEOMTE se a a a e A 18 POSTeQquisIleSo 2 sekade eaae a A 18 Removing the Front Bezel 19 Prerequisites o ee a aa 19 POC COULC mi fc tuk Boe A kh nd ad 19 Contents Replacing the Front Bezel 20 PROCCOURC ao sai ra e de ee wae SE Ue AER oe 20 Postrequisites sa a we een Os we SHES See 20 Removing the Wireless Mini Card 21 PreEreQuisites co rios dk dda ok Wee we eet we Ge ed a e 21 Procedure ua eg id Rok Ble es Sh a he Ss 21 Replacing the Wireless Mini Card 22 HLOCEQUTS e daa is ak by Se ee eG eo 22 POSUCOQUISICS ia acm 2 ae eh es Be a ee 22 Removing the Primary Hard Drive 23 Prerequisites n ia decoded sen were da debts aA 25 PROCS A si eee he eae re wits Bieta tet 25 Replacing the Primary Hard Drive 25 Procedure ica cin ee ds ld Bock Be a Seah ee Ge wr A ZS 25 FOSMEQUISICOS pt ac eral ow bar hed 25 Removing the Secondary Hard Drive 26 PrereguUlsiteS iia el ea dd 26 POCO Uri tah a Bi a ee is foes ae 26 Replacing the Secondary Hard Drive 28 PrOCEQUTE SE an tins is Ae ae Gide SE les a E 28 POSUIrEGUISILGS s aoc 2 iolmiee wr in gewhce se eagle fed 28 Removing the Optical Drive 29 FrPerequisites ras tota Ds bea e da 29 POCO Oina irradia 29 Replacing the Optical Dri
6. on the mini card connector 2 Slide the wireless mini card at an angle into the system board connector 3 Press the other end of the wireless mini card down and replace the screw that secures the wireless mini card to the system board 4 Connect the antenna cables to the wireless mini card The following table provides the antenna cable color scheme for the wireless mini card supported by your computer Connectors on the wireless card Antenna cable color Main white triangle White Auxiliary black triangle Black Postrequisites Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 13 22 Replacing the Wireless Mini Card Removing the Primary Hard Drive 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 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance IN CAUTION To avoid data loss do not remove the hard drive while the computer is On or in Sleep state ZN CAUTION Hard drives are fragile Exercise care when handling the hard drive Prerequisites Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 12 Procedure 1 Disconnect the power and data cables from the primary hard
7. 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 more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector 2 Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on the memory module connector tab 4 memory module 1 cutouts 2 5 notch 3 Insert the memory module into the memory module connector and press the memory module down until it snaps into position and the securing clips lock in place Postrequisites Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 13 Replacing the Memory Module s 15 Removing the Graphics Card 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 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 12 Procedure 1 Push the release tab to release the card retention bracket from the chassis Y da save hati ara Me gg fi Ah a i il card re
8. Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance NM CAUTION Incorrect alignment of the heat sink can cause damage to the system board and processor Procedure K NOTE The original thermal grease can be reused if the original processor and heat sink are reinstalled together FaN CAUTION If either the processor or the heat sink is replaced use the thermal grease provided in the kit to make sure that thermal conductivity is achieved 1 Place the processor fan and heat sink assembly over the processor Connect the processor fan cable to the system board connector FNCPU1 See System Board Components on page 11 3 Align the captive screws on the processor fan heat sink assembly with the screw holes on the system board 4 Tighten the captive screws that secure the processor fan and heat sink assembly to the system board Postrequisites Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 16 44 Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly Removing the Processor 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 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After
9. E If the Service Tag cannot be detected automatically select your product under the product categories Click Drivers and Downloads In the Operating System drop down select the operating system installed on your computer Click BIOS Click Download File to download the latest version of the BIOS for your computer On the next page select Single file download and click Continue Save the file and once the download is complete navigate to the folder where you saved the BIOS update file Double click the BIOS update file icon and follow the instructions on the screen Flashing the BIOS 55
10. Inspiron 3847 Owner s Manual Computer model Inspiron 3847 Regulatory model D16M Regulatory type D16M001 Notes Cautions and Warnings K NOTE A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer AN CAUTION A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed A N WARNING A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage personal injury or death 2013 Dell Inc Trademarks used in this text Dell the DELL logo and Inspiron are trademarks of Dell Inc 2013 11 Rev A00 Contents Before You Begin 0 0 7 Safety Instructions oaoa ehh hae de 7 Recommended fools aoaaa eaa a a eee 8 After Working Inside Your Computer 9 Technical OvervieW 10 Inside View of Your Computer 10 System Board ComponentS 11 Removing the Computer Cover 12 Procedu cit bie a ia E Dt Ss 12 Replacing the Computer Cover 13 PROGCOUNG 522 cnc et Da td ads e Be de ab 15 ROSTEeQuUISITOS a nai a a 13 Removing the Memory Module s 14 Frerequisites yate Gk Se ay ws Ae 14 PROC COURG caida amp A eae a Rat debe ae dE ac ed 14 Replacing the Memory Module s 15 PIOCCOULG okie wad bee we ke ee eS Pate a 15 Postrequisites n anoo es 15 Removing the Graphics Card 16 Prerequisites
11. Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 12 Procedure 1 Disconnect the chassis fan cable from the system board connector FANSYS2 See System Board Components on page 11 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 1 screws 4 2 chassis fan 5 chassis fan cable 40 Removing the Chassis Fan Replacing the Chassis Fan J 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 more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 Align the screw holes 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 FANSYS2 See System Board Components on page 11 Postrequisites 1 Replace the front bezel See Replacing the Front Bezel on page 20 2 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 13 Replacing the Chassis Fan 41 Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly J WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety informati
12. Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance IN CAUTION Processors are fragile Handle the processor only by the edges and do not touch the metal pins Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 12 2 Remove the processor fan and heat sink See Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly on page 42 Procedure 1 Press the release lever down and then pull it outwards to release it from the securing tab 2 Extend the release lever completely to open the processor cover 3 Gently lift the processor and remove it from the processor socket 1 release lever 2 securing tab 5 processor cover 4 socket 5 processor Removing the Processor 45 Replacing the Processor 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 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure K NOTE A new processor ships with a thermal pad in the package In some cases the 1 46 processor may ship with the thermal pad attached to it Ensure that the release lever on the processor socket is fully extende
13. Your Computer on page 9 For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 12 Procedure 1 Place the computer in an upright position 2 Grasp and release the front bezel tabs sequentially from the top one at a time by moving them away 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 il front bezel tabs 4 2 front bezel clamps 4 5 front panel 4 front bezel Removing the Front Bezel 19 Replacing the Front Bezel 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 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 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 Postrequisites Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 13 20 Replacing the Front Bezel Removing the Wireless Mini Card AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read th
14. cally touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate static electricity which could harm internal components Before You Begin 7 NM 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 make sure that the connectors and ports are correctly oriented and aligned NM CAUTION To disconnect a network cable first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device NM CAUTION Press and eject any installed card from the media card reader Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools e Phillips screwdriver e Plastic scribe 8 Before You Begin After Working Inside Your Computer AN CAUTION Leaving stray or loose screws inside your computer may severely 1 damage your computer Replace all screws and make sure that no stray screws remain inside your computer Place the computer in an upright position Connect any external devices cables cards and any other part s you removed before working on your computer Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets After Working Inside Your Computer Technical Overview AN WARNING Before working i
15. d in the open position Align the pin 1 corner on the processor with the pin 1 corner on the processor socket and then place the processor in the processor socket K NOTE The pin 1 corner of the processor has a triangle that aligns with the triangle on the pin 1 corner on the processor socket When the processor is properly seated all four corners are aligned at the same height If one or more corners of the processor are higher than the others the processor is not seated properly When the processor is fully seated in the socket close the processor cover Pivot the release lever down and place it under the tab on the processor cover 1 processor pin 1 indicator 2 processor 5 alignment tabs 2 4 alignment post 5 processor cover notch 6 processor cover 7 release lever Replacing the Processor Postrequisites 1 Replace the processor fan and heat sink See Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly on page 44 2 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 16 Replacing the Processor 47 Removing the Coin Cell Battery 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 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulato
16. drive 2 Remove the screws that secure the primary hard drive assembly to the chassis 3 Slide the primary hard drive assembly out of the computer il power cable 2 data cable 3 primary hard drive assembly 4 screws 2 Removing the Primary Hard Drive 23 4 Remove the screws that secure the hard drive brackets to the primary hard drive 5 Lift the primary hard drive off the hard drive brackets 1 screws 2 2 hard drive brackets 2 5 primary hard drive 24 Removing the Primary Hard Drive Replacing the Primary Hard Drive 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 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance IN CAUTION Hard drives are fragile Exercise care when handling the hard drive Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the primary hard drive with the screw holes on the hard drive brackets 2 Replace the screws that secure the hard drive brackets to the primary hard drive 3 Slide the primary hard drive assembly into the computer 4 Replace the screws that secure the primary hard drive assembly to the chassis 5 Connect the power and data cables to the primary hard drive assembly Postrequisites Replac
17. e computer cover down and slide it towards the front of the computer 5 Replace the screws that secure the computer cover to the chassis 6 Place the computer in an upright position Postrequisites Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 Replacing the Computer Cover 13 Removing the Memory Module s 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 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 12 Procedure 1 Locate the memory module connector on the system board See System Board Components on page 11 2 Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector K NOTE If the memory module is difficult to remove gently ease the memory module back and forth to remove it from the connector 3 Grasp the memory module and pull it upward il securing clips 2 2 memory module J memory module connector 14 Removing the Memory Module s Replacing the Memory Module s AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the
18. e 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 see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 12 Procedure 1 Locate the mini card slot MINI1 on the system board See System Board Components on page 11 2 Disconnect the antenna cables from the wireless mini card 3 Remove the screw that secures the wireless mini card to the system board gt a 1 screw 2 antenna cables 2 3 wireless mini card 4 mini card slot MINI1 4 Slide and remove the wireless mini card from the mini card connector Removing the Wireless Mini Card 21 Replacing the Wireless Mini Card 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 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure AN CAUTION To avoid damage to the wireless mini card do not place any cables under it 1 Align the notch on the wireless mini card with the tab
19. e the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 13 Replacing the Primary Hard Drive 25 Removing the Secondary Hard Drive 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 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance IN CAUTION To avoid data loss do not remove the hard drive while the computer is On or in Sleep state ZN CAUTION Hard drives are fragile Exercise care when handling the hard drive Prerequisites Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 12 Procedure 1 Disconnect the power and data cables from the secondary hard drive assembly 2 Remove the screws that secure the secondary hard drive assembly to the chassis 26 Removing the Secondary Hard Drive 3 Slide the secondary hard drive assembly out of the computer 1 power cable 2 data cable G secondary hard drive assembly 4 screw 4 Remove the screws that secure the hard drive brackets to the secondary hard drive 5 Lift the secondary hard drive off the hard drive brackets 1 screws 2 2 hard drive brackets 2 d secondary hard drive Removing the Secondary Hard Drive 27 Replacing the Secondar
20. eplacing the Coin Cell Battery 49 Removing the Power Supply Unit 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 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 Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 12 Procedure 1 Disconnect the DC power cables from the system board ATX1 hard drive and optical drive See System Board Components on page 11 2 Remove the screws that secure the power supply unit to the chassis 3 Press the power supply clamp to release the power supply unit from the chassis Slide and lift the power supply unit away from the chassis I screws 4 2 power supply unit 5 power supply clamp 50 Removing the Power Supply Unit Replacing the Power Supply Unit 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 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 regu
21. he system board to the chassis Postrequisites 1 Route and connect the cables that you disconnected from the system board See System Board Components on page 11 2 Replace the memory modules See Replacing the Memory Module s on page 15 3 Replace the processor Replacing the Processor on page 46 A Replace the processor fan and heat sink See Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly on page 44 Replace the graphics card See Replacing the Graphics Card on page 18 Replace the coin cell battery See Replacing the Coin Cell Battery on page 49 Replace the wireless mini card See Replacing the Wireless Mini Card on page 22 0 N AD WO Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 13 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press lt F2 gt when the DELL logo is displayed to enter System Setup 3 Navigate to the main tab and enter the Service Tag in the Service Tag Input field 54 Replacing the System Board Flashing the BIOS You may need to flash update the BIOS when an update is available or when you replace the system board To flash the BIOS 1 2 3 ul WO Xx O 10 Turn on the computer Go to dell com support If you have your computer s Service Tag type your computer s Service Tag and click Submit If you do not have your computer s Service Tag click Detect Service Tag to allow automatic detection of the Service Tag 4 NOT
22. hone cables network cables and attached devices from your computer After the computer is unplugged press and hold the power button for 5 seconds 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 A gt gt gt gt WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance WARNING Disconnect all power sources before opening the computer cover or panels After you finish working inside the computer replace all covers panels and screws before connecting to the power source CAUTION To avoid damaging the computer make sure 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 periodi
23. ites 0 o 48 Contents POC eC er o tobas da leh aa ea GN bea we Ad 48 Replacing the Coin Cell Battery 49 PROCESO US bes da enna ee ts ee 49 POSUCOUISIMGS iii o ia aed 49 Removing the Power Supply Unit 50 Prerequisites eun at aah ees ae ae et ee a E 50 PROCEOUS en i Gad radar 50 Replacing the Power Supply Unit 51 PrOCEOU O Em SG as ae sar ete aca 51 POSUIOCUISIVOS 4 moea ir aa ade E r i 51 Removing the System Board 52 PrercgUS RES ya sit a ee tw ee dad 52 PROCS a brine a3 eee teh tee wo e SS e ia A ee has 55 Replacing the System Board 54 PROCCOULG eui a wis eae ae A ee a IR ee ad 54 POStrEQUISITEGS seu gud wi iaa da 6 n e de 54 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 54 Flashing the BIOS 0 0 55 Contents Before You Begin A 1 CAUTION To avoid losing data save and close 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 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 Shut down K NOTE If you are using a different operating system see the documentation of your operating system for shut down instructions Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets Disconnect all telep
24. latory_compliance Procedure 1 Slide the power supply towards the back of the chassis 2 Align the screw holes on the power supply unit with the screw holes on the chassis 3 Replace the screws that secure the power supply unit to the chassis 4 Connect the DC power cables to the system board and the drives See System Board Components on page 11 Postrequisites Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 13 Replacing the Power Supply Unit 51 Removing the System Board AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 12 2 Remove the wireless mini card See Removing the Wireless Mini Card on page 21 3 Remove the coin cell battery See Removing the Coin Cell Battery on page 48 4 Remove the graphics card See Removing the Graphics Card on page 16 5 Remove the processor fan and heat sink See Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly on page 42 6 Remove the processor See Removing the Processor on page 45 7 Remove the memory modules See Removing the Memory Module s on page 14 8 Disconnect all cables connected to the system board See System Board Components on page 11 52 Removing the System Board that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions
25. nel to the front panel 3 Connect the front I O panel cables to the system board connectors AUDF1 USBF1 and USBF3 See System Board Components on page 11 Postrequisites 1 Replace the front bezel See Replacing the Front Bezel on page 20 2 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 13 36 Replacing the Front I O Panel Removing the Power Button Module 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 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 12 2 Remove the front bezel See Removing the Front Bezel on page 19 Procedure K NOTE Note the routing of the cable as you remove it so that you can re route it correctly after you replace the power button module 1 Disconnect the power button module cable from the system board connector LEDH1 See System Board Components on page 11 Removing the Power Button Module 37 2 Press the tabs on the power button module and pull the power button module to release it from the front panel ES AN AS ANY DAEN NONN SN Ne hed ma power button module
26. nside 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 Inside View of Your Computer 1 power supply 2 optical drive 3 front bezel 4 primary hard drive 5 card retention bracket 10 Technical Overview System Board Components 8 10 22 21 20 19 11 12 18 p Shs eeE Tes esessddsbdviewvas arati 13 a e meaai s i ae 17 16 15 14 1 power connector ATX12V processor socket 3 processor fan connector FNCPU1 4 memory module connector DIMM1 5 memory module connector 6 front panel USB connector USBF1 DIMM2 7 main power connector ATX1 8 CMOS reset jumper CMCLR1 9 password reset jumper PWCLR1 10 front panel USB connector USBF3 11 SATA connector SATA 3 12 SATA connector SATA 2 13 power button connector LED H1 14 SATA connector SATA 1 15 SATA connector SATA 0 16 battery socket BT1 17 front panel audio connector AUDF1 18 PCI Express x1 card slot SLOTS 19 PCI Express x16 card slot SLOT2 20 PCI Express x1 card slot SLOT1 21 Mini Card slot MINI1 22 chassis fan connector FANSYS2 Technical Overview 11 Removing the Computer Cover
27. on 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 more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance AN WARNING The heat sink may become hot during normal operation Allow sufficient time for the heat sink to cool before you touch it CAUTION To ensure maximum cooling for 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 Prerequisites Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 12 42 Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly Procedure 1 Disconnect the processor fan cable from the system board connector FNCPU1 See System Board Components on page 11 2 Using a phillips screwdriver loosen the captive screws that secure the processor fan and heat sink assembly to the system board 3 Lift the processor fan and heat sink assembly out of the computer 1 processor fan and heat sink assembly 2 captive screws 4 S processor fan cable 43 Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly J WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
28. page 12 Remove the front bezel See Removing the Front Bezel on page 19 Procedure NM CAUTION When sliding the front I O panel out of the computer be extremely 34 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 I O panel Disconnect the front I O panel cables from the system board connectors AUDF1 USBF1 and USBF3 See System Board Components on page 11 Remove the screw that secures the front I O panel to the front panel Removing the Front I O Panel 3 Slide the front I O panel towards the side as shown in the illustration to release the clamps from the front panel and pull it away 1 front I O panel 2 screw 3 O panel cables 3 Removing the Front I O Panel 35 Replacing the Front I O Panel 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 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 Procedure 1 Align and slide the front I O panel clamps into the front I O panel clamp slot 2 Replace the screw that secures the front I O pa
29. ry_compliance 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 Prerequisites Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 12 Procedure 1 Locate the battery socket BT1 See System Board Components on page 11 2 Press the battery release lever away from the coin cell battery until the coin cell battery pops up 1 coin cell battery a securing clip 3 Lift the coin cell battery out of its socket 48 Removing the Coin Cell Battery Replacing the Coin Cell Battery 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 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance AN WARNING The 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 Procedure Insert a new coin cell battery CR2032 into the battery socket with the positive side facing up and press the battery into place Postrequisites Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 13 R
30. sites 1 Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 12 2 Remove the front bezel See Removing the Front Bezel on page 19 Procedure 1 Disconnect the power and data cables from the optical drive 2 Remove the screws that secure the optical drive to the chassis Removing the Optical Drive 29 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 1 optical drive 2 screws 2 fe power cable 4 data cable 4 Set aside the optical drive 30 Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive 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 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 Procedure 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 Connect the power and data cables to the optical drive K NOTE Repeat steps 1 to 4 to replace secondary optical drive if applicable Postrequisites
31. tention bracket 2 release tab 2 Push the securing tab down to release the graphics card 3 Grasp the card by its top corners and then ease it out of the connector 16 Removing the Graphics Card securing tab 2 graphics card Removing the Graphics Card 17 Replacing the Graphics Card 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 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 Locate the PCI Express x16 card slot See System Board Components on page 11 2 Align the graphics card with the PCI Express x16 card slot on the system board 3 Place the card in the slot and press down firmly Ensure that the card is firmly seated in the slot 4 Rotate the card retention bracket towards the computer until it snaps into place Postrequisites Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 13 18 Replacing the Graphics Card Removing the Front Bezel 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 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside
32. ve 31 PrOCCOURE ura Ed a e ce 51 Postrequisites es 51 Removing the Front I O Panel 34 PrerequisiteS u owas eae we Se eed ao 54 PROCS OURS seca ty Ye Sod hae a HN ae de de 54 Contents Replacing the Front I O Panel 36 PLOCOQUIS a me o rr a e de e de a a A 56 Postrequisites aa okie Ya wre eee bo we SSS See 56 Removing the Power Button Module 37 Prerequisites ei pii ads A a a a dd i 57 7 Procedure ica a a a S Replacing the Power Button Module 39 PrOCCOULE canada oda da ds dd 39 POSWTEQquisiles tecrit ech A es 59 Removing the Chassis Fan 40 Prerequisites 2 haci id AA 40 a AA II TN 40 Replacing the Chassis Fan 41 Procedure fe cae i ze od id ek Be as Shah a Ah 41 FOSMEQUISICOS rar its De bar da 41 Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly 42 Prerequisites ui BR a a Ged 42 PEOCOQUIS a ound e ros Be e a e ld 45 Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly 44 POCOS is cine cee aa de rd de ada 44 Postrequisites 0 oo 44 Removing the Processor 45 PrCFEQUISILGS o mado da dd dida SAS 45 PrOCEdUTO gt ue as wp te ech o is ee N 45 Replacing the Processor 46 POCO ie dat da e 46 POSURE O UISIROS oe te pe a dd cds 47 Removing the Coin Cell Battery 48 Prerequis
33. y Hard Drive 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 7 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell com regulatory_compliance IN CAUTION Hard drives are fragile Exercise care when handling the hard drive Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the secondary hard drive with the screw holes on the hard drive brackets 2 Replace the screws that secure the hard drive brackets to the secondary hard drive 3 Slide the secondary hard drive assembly into the computer Replace the screws that secure the secondary hard drive assembly to the chassis 5 Connect the power and data cables to the secondary hard drive assembly Postrequisites Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 13 28 Replacing the Secondary Hard Drive Removing the Optical Drive 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 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 Prerequi
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