DELL Inspiron 3647
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1. 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 Replace the optical drive See Replacing the Optical Drive on page 30 2 Replace the hard drive See Replacing the Primary Hard Drive on page 32 3 Gently slide the drive cage into the chassis 4 Replace the screws that secure the drive cage to the chassis 5 Connect the power and data cables to the connectors on the optical drive 6 Connect the power and data cables to the connectors on the hard drive Postrequisites 1 Replace the front bezel See Removing the Front Bezel on page 23 2 Replace the fan shroud See Replacing the Fan Shroud on page 15 3 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 13 4 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 28 Replacing the Drive Cage 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 Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 12 2 Rem2. 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 make sure 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 CAUTION Press and eject any installed card from the media card reader Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools Phillips screwdriver Plastic scribe 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 Over
3. 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 NM CAUTION Ensure that you apply new thermal grease New thermal grease is critical for ensuring adequate thermal bonding which is a requirement for optimal processor operation NM CAUTION Incorrect alignment of the processor fan and heat sink assembly can damage the system board and processor NOTE The original thermal grease can be reused if the original processor and processor fan and heat sink assembly are reinstalled together If either the processor or the processor fan and heat sink assembly is replaced use the thermal grease provided in the kit to ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved Procedure 1 Apply new thermal grease to the top of the processor 2 Place the processor fan and heat sink assembly over the processor 3 Align the captive screws on the processor fan and 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 5 Connect the processor fan cable to the system board connector FANCPU See System Board Components on pa
4. Replacing the Graphics Card Removing 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 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 12 2 Remove the fan shroud See Removing the Fan Shroud on page 14 Procedure 1 Locate the wireless mini card 2 Disconnect the antenna cables from the wireless mini card 3 Remove the screw that secures the wireless mini card to the system board 1 mini card connector 2 wireless mini card 3 antenna cables 2 4 screw 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 additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure CAUTION To avoid
5. and Heat sink Assembly on page 40 4 Replace the graphics card See Replacing the Graphics Card on page 20 5 Replace the coin cell battery See Replacing the Coin Cell Battery on page 45 6 Replace the wireless mini card See Replacing the Wireless Mini Card on page 22 7 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 13 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 1 2 3 48 Turn on the computer Press lt F2 gt when the DELL logo is displayed to enter System Setup Navigate to the main tab and enter the Service Tag in the Service Tag Input field Replacing the System Board 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 1 Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 12 2 Remove the fan shroud See Removing the Fan Shroud on page 14 3 Remove the drive cage See Removing the Drive Cage on page 26 4 Remove the memory module s See Removing the Memory Module s on page 16 K NOTE Record which memory module is removed from each DIMM slot so that the memory modules c
6. computer in an upright position 2 Grasp and release the front bezel tabs sequentially from the top by moving them outward from the front panel Removing the Front Bezel 23 3 24 Rotate and pull the front bezel away from the front of the computer to release the front bezel clamps from the front panel slots Ss n CLA i CCTC am E OOO SB Thee TT e ma k PTT iy HO read E 1 front bezel tabs 3 2 front bezel clamps 3 3 front bezel 4 front panel Removing the Front Bezel 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 Replacing the Front Bezel 25 Removing the Drive Cage 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 Aft
7. damage to the wireless mini card do not place any cables under it Locate the wireless mini card slot See System Board Components on page 11 Align the notch on the wireless mini card with the tab on the mini card connector Slide the wireless mini card at an angle into the system board connector Press the other end of the wireless mini card down and replace the screw that secures the wireless mini card to the system board 5 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 A A NN e Connectors on the Antenna cable color wireless card Main white triangle White Auxiliary black triangle Black Postrequisites 1 Replace the fan shroud See Replacing the Fan Shroud on page 15 2 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 13 22 Replacing the Wireless Mini 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 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
8. the system board connector LEDH1 See System Board Components on page 11 Postrequisites 1 Replace the drive cage See Removing the Drive Cage on page 26 2 Replace the front bezel See Replacing the Front Bezel on page 25 3 Replace the fan shroud See Removing the Fan Shroud on page 14 4 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 13 38 Replacing the Power Button Module Removing 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 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 fan shroud See Removing the Fan Shroud on page 14 Procedure 1 Disconnect the processor fan cable from the system board connector FANCPU1 See System Board Components on page 11 2 Loosen the four captive screws that secure the processor fan and heat sink assembly to the system board i processor fan and heat sink assembly 2 captive screws 4 5 processor fan cable Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly 39 Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat sink Assembly
9. 16 Prerequisites oao 2 e aoe a a a 16 PLOCEQUPS aa ers Beak amp tpt ine tt a he Be Geshe a e del 16 Replacing the Memory Module s 17 PROCS OM AAA RAR Baas dy es eee Bodh 17 POSUCOUISILES tir 18 Removing the Graphics Card 19 Prerequisites oao anoo a a a a 19 ProOcedU G mi iaa ad 19 Contents Replacing the Graphics Card 20 PLOCOQUIS a osai rn la e de e e do a de 20 PostrequisitesS aca a a wre eee os we E E 20 Removing the Wireless Mini card 21 Pere QuIiSItOS e a rios aio ie dd e 21 Procedure ua ds ad Ss 21 Replacing the Wireless Mini Card 22 HLOCEQUTS e daa dida e dt dl dd eo 22 ROSWTEeQquisiles mua o ss 22 Removing the Front Bezel 23 Prerequisites miii da aA 25 a aye us cee ene heh Ge TN 25 Replacing the Front Bezel 25 Procedure ica de ze ds Slt hoe Be ah SU ag ee Ge wr AD ZS 25 FOSMEQUISICOS e torta tal E ne ele she ear et ed 25 Removing the Drive Cage 26 PreregUisiteS sad ra ani ai ea a 26 POCO Uca ad is a ge 26 Replacing the Drive Cage 28 ProOCEQUTE ai an tind a ns a Gee o ind 28 POstrequisites s aoc 2 iolmiee wr in gewhce se eagle fed 28 Removing the Optical Drive 29 FrPerequisites ras tota Ds bea e da 29 io AAA A By Paine 29 Replacing the Optical Drive 30 PrOCCOURG uri Ed a ere ce 50 Postrequisites 2 es 50 R
10. 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 chassis Replace the screws that secure the primary hard drive assembly to the chassis Postrequisites 1 Replace the drive cage See Replacing the Drive Cage on page 28 2 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 13 32 Replacing the Primary Hard Drive 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 U BW N Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 12 Remove the fan shroud See Removing the Fan Shroud on page 14 Remove the front bezel See Removing the Front Bezel on page 23 Remove the drive cage See Removing the Drive Ca
11. Fan Shroud on page 14 3 Remove the front bezel See Removing the Front Bezel on page 23 4 Remove the drive cage See Removing the Drive Cage on page 26 36 Removing the Power Button Module Procedure 1 Disconnect the power button module cable from the system board connector LEDH1 See System Board Components on page 11 2 Remove the power button module cable from the routing guides on the chassis 3 Press the power button module tabs to release the power button module from the front panel 4 Slide the power button module along with its cable through the slot on the front panel 2 pr 5 Bn 4 hts RASS lt a 1 power button cable 2 tabs 5 power button module 5 Set the power button module aside 6 Set aside the power button module Removing the Power Button Module 37 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 Align the power button module cable on the routing guides on the chassis 3 Connect the power button module cable to
12. Inspiron 3647 Owner s Manual Computer model Inspiron 3647 Regulatory model DO9S Regulatory type DO9SOO1 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 12 Rev AOO Contents Before You Begin 0 0 7 Safety Instructions ostra ahh ha dd oR 8 Recommended lOO0 S 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 ofp cute og a 13 Removing the Fan Shroud 14 Frerequisites aa nhc ar ED ack She hay ws Ad 14 PROC COURG cercada amp wash Bt Seba Be Se amp ed 14 Replacing the Fan Shroud 15 PIOCCOULG okie weed bee we Ree ee Datos dE 15 Postrequisites n aaoo es 15 Removing the Memory Module s
13. 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 Fan Shroud VAN 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 Press in on the fan shroud and lift it to release the tabs that secure the fan shroud to the processor fan and heat sink assembly 2 Lift the fan shroud and set it aside 1 processor fan and heat sink assembly 2 fan shroud 14 Removing the Fan Shroud Replacing the Fan Shroud 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 fan shroud over the processor fan and he
14. an be installed in the same slot after the power supply unit is replaced 5 Remove the Mini Card if applicable See Removing the Wireless Mini card on page 21 6 Remove any graphic cards if applicable See Removing the Graphics Card on page 19 7 Remove the processor fan and heat sink assembly See Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly on page 39 8 Remove the processor See Removing the Processor on page 41 9 Remove the system board See System Board Components on page 11 Removing the Power Supply Unit 49 Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the power supply unit to the chassis 2 Slide and remove the power supply unit away from the chassis zes Z i a 3 i a 1 screws 4 2 power supply unit 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 regulatory_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 chas
15. anel clamps into the slots on the front panel 2 Slide the front I O panel toward the side Ensure that the screw hole on the front I O panel aligns with the screw hole on the front panel 3 Replace the screw that secures the front I O panel to the front panel Route the front I O panel cables through the routing guides on the chassis 5 Connect the front I O panel cables to the system board connectors USBF1 USBF2 and AUDF1 See System Board Components on page 11 Postrequisites 1 Replace the graphic card if applicable See Removing the Graphics Card on page 19 Replace the drive cage See Replacing the Drive Cage on page 28 Replace the front bezel See Replacing the Front Bezel on page 25 Replace the fan shroud See Replacing the Fan Shroud on page 15 on A WN N Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 13 Replacing the Front I O Panel 35 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 fan shroud See Removing the
16. at sink assembly 2 Gently press the fan shroud until the tabs on the fan shroud snap into place Postrequisites 1 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 13 2 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 Replacing the Fan Shroud 15 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 1 Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 12 2 Remove the fan shroud See Removing the Fan Shroud on page 14 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 3 Grasp the memory module and pull it upward K NOTE If the memory module is difficult to remove hold and gently pull it upward from one end and then on the other end until the memory module is disengaged from the connector 1 securing clips 2 2 memory module 5 memory module connector 16 Removing the Memory Module s Replacing the Memory Module s AN WARNING Before w
17. e System Board Procedure 1 W Disconnect all cables connected to the system board See System Board Components on page 11 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 Lift the system board out of the chassis 1 system board 2 screws 6 Removing the System Board 47 Replacing the System Board AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information K 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 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 the system board to the chassis 3 Route and connect the cables that you disconnected from the system board Postrequisites 1 Replace the memory modules See Replacing the Memory Module s on page 17 2 Replace the processor Replacing the Processor on page 42 3 Replace the processor fan and heat sink See Replacing the Processor Fan
18. emoving the Primary Hard Drive 31 Prerequisites cir we Ge a ed a a 51 PROCS URS seca ty Ye y od he a he oh SAN ded a a i 51 Contents Replacing the Primary Hard Drive 32 PROCCOURC e me e rs ae de e E i ld 52 Postrequisites ara okie Sta ae een Os a SHES See 52 Removing the Front I O Panel 33 Prerequisites e o pi du da Gee ae Go eed E 53 Procedure ua a a a a 54 Replacing the Front I O Panel 35 HLOCOQUTS e 4 5 4 tak diode e bt dd dda eS 55 ROSWTEeQquisiles mua aed eet A ee ee E e a 55 Removing the Power Button Module 36 Prerequisites vii ad AA 56 POCOS mitico quis Se he eee re Gite th Bieta tet 57 7 Replacing the Power Button Module 38 Procedure ica he oe ds e a 58 FOSMEQUISICOS cots rar tits bow bar aed 38 Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly 39 Prerequisites ek Stang WR eee a Ge 59 PEOCOQUIS a conri ros Be ae ee Ree e ee 59 Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat sink Assembly 40 POCO Mis ee astra aoe edt al ee eG dde ae ea ee 40 Postrequisites 0 oo 40 Removing the Processor 41 PrCFEQUISILGS 6 mad de dl dada SAS 41 PrOCEdUTO gt ue Seite sh ri o is es ER N 41 Replacing the Processor 42 POCO Sie dl od dee 42 POSTEQUISIOS capos et a nd lc ds AS Contents Removing the Coin Cell Battery 44 Prer
19. emoving 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 1 Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 12 2 Remove the fan shroud See Removing the Fan Shroud on page 14 3 Remove the front bezel See Removing the Front Bezel on page 23 4 Remove the drive cage See Removing the Drive Cage on page 26 Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the hard drive brackets to the primary hard drive 2 Push and slide the primary hard drive off the hard drive brackets 1 primary hard drive 2 primary hard drive assembly 5 screws 4 Removing the Primary Hard Drive 31 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
20. equisites oaoa aa es 44 PROCCGUNG be ao sels Big Woe Sen Ss sb SHES ES 44 Replacing the Coin Cell Battery 45 PFOCCOUIC oe bt ye bk ee Ee a ete we o ed et E 45 Postrequisites a a a a a 45 Removing the System Board 46 Prerequisites ca pad a a dl dada 46 PrOCEdUTO Su din a hee ae es es ER N 47 Replacing the System Board 48 PIOCCOUG ico dat A amp RR eee dw e 48 POSTEUR cea a ad cds 48 Entering the Service lag in the BIOS 48 Removing the Power Supply Unit 49 FrPerequisites sust A hee ae aon eae Sear e da 49 RO CSQURS eau taa a cie ae ee 50 Replacing the Power Supply Unit 51 PrOCCOUNG cet a ete la iaa Ge 51 Postrequisites a aano a a a 51 Flashing the BIOS 52 Contents Before You Begin AN CAUTION To avoid losing data save and close all open files and exit all 1 open programs before you turn off your computer Save and close all open files and exit all open programs Shutdown your computer e Windows 8 Move your mouse pointer to the upper right or lower right corner of the screen to open the Charms sidebar and then click Settings gt Power gt Shut down e Windows 7 Click Start 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 the
21. er 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
22. er 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 Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 12 2 Remove the fan shroud See Removing the Fan Shroud on page 14 3 Remove the front bezel See Removing the Front Bezel on page 23 Place the computer on its side with the computer cover facing up Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the drive cage to the chassis 1 screw 3 26 Removing the Drive Cage 2 Disconnect the power and data cables from the connectors on the optical drive 3 Disconnect the power and data cables from the connectors on the hard drive Grau ae 1 drive cage DO optical drive data cable S optical drive power cable 4 hard drive data cable 5 hard drive power cable 4 Lift the drive cage away from the chassis 5 Remove the optical drive See Removing the Optical Drive on page 29 6 Remove the hard drive See Removing the Primary Hard Drive on page 31 Removing the Drive Cage 27 Replacing the Drive Cage 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
23. ge on page 26 Remove the graphics card if applicable See Removing the Graphics Card on page 19 Removing the Front I O Panel 33 Procedure NM CAUTION Be careful when sliding the front I O panel out of the computer to avoid damaging the connectors and the cable routing clips K 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 1 Disconnect the front I O panel cables from the system board connectors AUDF1 USBF1 and USBF3 See System Board Components on page 11 2 Remove the screw that secures the front I O panel to the front 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 cables 3 2 cable routing guides 3 front I O panel 4 screw 5 front I O panel clamps 4 6 front panel 7 routing guides o 34 Removing the Front I O Panel 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 Insert the front I O p
24. ge 11 Postrequisites 1 Replace the fan shroud See Replacing the Fan Shroud on page 15 2 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 13 40 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 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 N 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 Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 12 2 Remove the fan shroud See Removing the Fan Shroud on page 14 3 Remove the processor fan and heat sink See Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly on page 39 Procedure 1 Press down and push the release lever away from the processor to release it from the securing tab 2 Extend the release lever completely to open the processor cover 3 Open the processor cover and gently lift the processor from t
25. he processor socket K NOTE Leave the release lever extended in the release position so that the socket is ready for the new processor 1 release lever 2 securing tab E processor Removing the Processor 41 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 A A 2 3 4 42 NOTE A new processor ships with a thermal pad in the package In some cases the processor may ship with the thermal pad attached to it Unpack the new processor being careful not to touch the underside of the processor CAUTION Do not touch the underside of the processor CAUTION You must position the processor correctly in the processor socket to avoid damage to the processor If the release lever on the socket is not fully extended move it to that position Orient the alignment notches on the processor with the alignment tabs on the socket Align the pin 1 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 correct
26. ing 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 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 Prerequisites 1 on RW N 46 Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 12 Remove the fan shroud See Removing the Fan Shroud on page 14 Remove the front bezel See Removing the Front Bezel on page 23 Remove the drive cage See Removing the Drive Cage on page 26 Remove the memory module s See Removing the Memory Module s on page 16 K NOTE Record which memory module is removed from each DIMM slot so that the memory modules can be installed in the same slot after the system board is replaced Remove the Mini Card if applicable See Removing the Wireless Mini card on page 21 Remove the any graphic cards if applicable See Removing the Graphics Card on page 19 Remove the processor fan and heat sink assembly See Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly on page 39 Remove the processor See Removing the Processor on page 41 Removing th
27. ir electrical outlets Disconnect all telephone 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 Before You Begin 7 Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and ensure your personal safety AN 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 AN WARNING Disconnect all power sources before opening the computer cover or A A A A A A A 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
28. ly Replacing the Processor 5 When the processor is fully seated in the socket close the processor cover 6 Pivot the release lever 1 alignment post 2 processor pin 1 corner 5 processor 4 processor cover 5 processor cover notch 6 release lever 7 securing tab Postrequisites 1 Replace the processor fan and heat sink See Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat sink Assembly on page 40 2 Replace the fan shroud See Replacing the Fan Shroud on page 15 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 13 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 A uw Replacing the Processor 43 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 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 12 2 Remove the fan shroud See Removing the Fan Shroud on page 14 3 Remove the front bezel See Removing the Front Bezel on page 23 4 Remove the drive cage See Removing the Drive Cage on page 26 Procedure 1 Locate the battery socket BT1 See System Board Component
29. nce Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 12 2 Remove the fan shroud See Removing the Fan Shroud on page 14 Procedure 1 Using a screwdriver remove the screw securing the graphic card in place 2 Push the securing tab down grasp the card by its top corners and then ease it out of the connector K NOTE Remove any PCI Express x1 card if present before you remove the graphic card il screw 2 graphics card k securing tab Removing the Graphics Card 19 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 Replace the screw that secure the graphic card in place Postrequisites 1 Replace the fan shroud See Replacing the Fan Shroud on page 15 2 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 13 20
30. ore 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 computer cover 2 screw 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 the 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
31. orking 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 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 1 tab E memory module 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 17 Replacing the Memory Module s Postrequisites 1 Replace the fan shroud See Replacing the Fan Shroud on page 15 2 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 13 3 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 18 Replacing the Memory Module s 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_complia
32. ove the fan shroud See Removing the Fan Shroud on page 14 3 Remove the front bezel See Removing the Front Bezel on page 23 4 Remove the drive cage See Removing the Drive Cage on page 26 Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the optical drive to the drive cage 2 Slide the optical drive out of the drive cage 3 Set aside the optical drive Bi 2 N S E 1 screws 4 2 drive cage 5 optical drive Removing the Optical Drive 29 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 Slide the optical drive into the drive cage 2 Align the screw holes on the optical drive with the screw holes on the drive cage 3 Replace the screws that secure the optical drive to the drive cage Postrequisites 1 Replace the drive cage See Replacing the Drive Cage on page 28 2 Replace the front bezel See Replacing the Front Bezel on page 25 3 Replace the fan shroud See Replacing the Fan Shroud on page 15 4 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 13 30 Replacing the Optical Drive R
33. s on page 11 2 Press the battery release lever away from the coin cell battery until the coin cell battery pops up 3 Lift the coin cell battery out of its socket 1 coin cell battery 2 securing clip 44 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 additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance 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 1 Replace the drive cage See Replacing the Drive Cage on page 28 2 Replace the front bezel See Replacing the Front Bezel on page 25 3 Replace the fan shroud See Replacing the Fan Shroud on page 15 4 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 13 5 Follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 9 Replacing the Coin Cell Battery 45 Removing 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 work
34. sis 4 Connect the DC power cables to the system board and the drives See System Board Components on page 11 Postrequisites 1 Replace the system board See Replacing the System Board on page 48 2 Replace the processor See Replacing the Processor on page 42 3 Replace the processor fan and heat sink assembly See Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat sink Assembly on page 40 4 Replace any graphic cards if applicable See Replacing the Graphics Card on page 20 5 Replace the Mini Card if applicable See Replacing the Wireless Mini Card on page 22 6 Replace the memory module s See Replacing the Memory Module s on page 17 7 Replace the drive cage See Replacing the Drive Cage on page 28 8 Replace the fan shroud See Replacing the Fan Shroud on page 15 9 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 13 Replacing the Power Supply Unit 51 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 52 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 NOTE If the Service Tag cannot be detected automatically select your product und
35. view 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 Inside View of Your Computer 1 optical drive 2 fan shroud 3 PCI Express x16 card 4 processor fan and heat sink assembly 5 power supply 6 hard drive front bezel 8 drive cage 10 Technical Overview System Board Components 18 17 16 15 14 15 1 power button connector LEDH1 2 PCI Express x16 card slot SLOT2 3 front panel audio connector AUDF1 4 PCI Express x1 card slot SLOT1 5 Mini Card slot MINI1 6 power connector ATX2 7 processor socket 8 processor fan connector FNCPU1 9 mMmemory module connector DIMM1 10 memory module connector DIMM2 11 front panel USB connector USBF1 12 main power connector ATX1 13 front panel USB connector USBF2 14 battery socket BT1 15 CMOS clear jumper CMCLR1 16 Password clear jumper PWCLR1 17 SATA connector SATA 0 18 SATA connector SATA 1 Technical Overview 11 Removing the Computer Cover AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Bef
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