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1. BIOS Revision Display the BIOS revision BIOS Build Date Displays the BIOS release date System Name Displays the system name System Time hh mm ss Displays the current date System Date mm dd yy Displays the current time Service Tag Displays the Service Tag of your computer Service Tag Input Allows you to enter the Service Tag of your computer only if the Service Tag is not present Asset Tag Displays the Asset Tag of the computer System Setup 77 Main Processor Information Processor Type Processor ID Processor Core Count Processor L1 Cache Processor L2 Cache Processor L3 Cache splays the processor type ays the processor identification code isplays the number of processor cores in your omputer eg Q Q 4 TO splays the processor s total L1 cache size ays the processor s total L2 cache size M U U 4 xe splays the processor s total L5 cache size Main Memory Information emory Installed emory Available emory Running Speed emory Technology Displays the total memory RAM installed in your computer Displays the amount of memory RAM available on your computer Displays the running speed of the memory RAM in your computer Displays the type of memory RAM technology used in your computer Main SATA Information SATA 0 Device Type Device ID Device Size SATA 1 Device Type Device ID Device Size S
2. 1 Align the notch on the wireless mini card with the tab on the wireless mini card connector 2 insert the wireless mini card at a 45 degree angle into the wireless mini card connector 3 Press the outer end of the wireless mini card down and replace the screws that secure the wireless mini card to the system board 4 Connect the antenna cables to the wireless mini card The following table provides the wireless antenna cable color schemes for the wireless mini cards supported by your computer Connectors on the mini card Wireless antenna cable color schemes WLAN Bluetooth two cables Main WLAN Bluetooth white triangle white Auxiliary WLAN Bluetooth black triangle black Postrequisites Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 16 32 Replacing the Wireless Mini Card Removing the mSATA 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 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 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 15 Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the mSATA drive to the system board 2 UY the mSATA drive
3. Before You Begin 9 Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and ensure your personal safety A A gt i gt peg gt A A 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 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 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
4. Allows you to disable or enable the Intel Smart Connect Technology Security Unlock Setup Supervisor Password User Password Set Supervisor Password User Access Level Set User Password Password Check If the supervisor password is set enter the password to display the setup options Displays the status of the supervisor password Displays the status of the user password Allows you to set a supervisor password Allows you to set the user access level Allows you to set a user password Allows you to configure when the computer prompts for passwords When entering system setup or at every boot Security TPM Security PM Security Support TPM Status Clear TPM TPM ACPI Support TPM PPI Provision Override Allows you to enable or disable the TPM Trusted Platform Module security Allows you to activate or deactivate the TPM security support If enabled clears the TPM module settings Allows you to enable or disable the TPM ACPI support Allows you to enable or disable TPM PPI provision override System Setup 81 TPM PPI Deprovision Allows you to enable or disable TPM PPI Override deprovision override Exit Save Changes and Reset Allows you to save the changes Discard Changes and Reset Allows you to discard the changes Load Default Allows you to load the default BIOS settings Changing Boot Sequence Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Y
5. on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 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 thumbscrew that secures 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 11 16 Replacing the Computer Cover 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 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 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 15 2 Remove the graphics card See Removing the Graphics Card on page 26 Procedure AN WARNING The memory module s
6. DC power cables from the system board and the drives See System Board Components on page 13 2 Remove the screws that secure the power supply unit to the chassis LN Press the power supply clamps to release the power supply unit from the chassis 4 Slide and lift the power supply unit away from the chassis 1 screws 4 2 power supply 3 power supply clamps 2 Removing the Power Supply Unit 71 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 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 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 chassis 4 Connect the DC power cables to the system board and the drives See System Board Components on page 13 Postrequisites Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 16 72 Replacing the Power Supply Unit Removing the System Board AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer
7. Procedure 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 i front bezel 2 front bezel tabs 4 3 front bezel clamps 3 4 front panel slots 3 5 front panel 22 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 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage 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 16 Replacing the Front Bezel 23 Removing the Graphics Card Bracket optional 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 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in Afte
8. R s 45 Proceduri a mater A gt dass ood f ete Sr Le 45 Replacing the Optical Drive 46 Procedure ac cd etu dod ee ibus 46 Postrequisites 2 2 46 Removing the Top Cover 47 Prerequisites amb Exodus ulus RE ee 47 Procedure 3 sus hope dua e RE ues Skee eet 47 Contents Replacing the Top Cover 48 PrOCedUule nig ha Mot eee NER Eo Eus 48 Postrequisites e sog ELEM RE WI 48 Removing the Media Card Reader 49 Pr requisites c uds dekh Ge wee we Eure spo xus 49 Procedures m s Toten uif ra totu b ea ELE 49 Replacing the Media Card Reader 50 Procedtuke ses sd et dak te dete t n put a 50 Postrequlsites c xoa dR hee rp d EE 50 Removing the Top I O Panel 51 Prerequisites se oe snp RE ETE RE RENI 51 Proceduren zd oce dr Put R eof dee sos e id 51 Replacing the Top I O Panel 53 ProcedUteue m utes ls a Mt s at tee dec ds mis 53 POSEFEQUISILES 3 xs te ae dae AP ate oe N aA 55 Removing the Front USB Panel 54 Prerequisites 8 t ttn ie tt ot Peel Tat ete tio ee 54 Procedure s vues a Std ee eee ee ede Y 54 Replacing the Front USB Panel 56 Procedulec 1d eed Pede ale te ee rt d 56 Postrequisites sois pP E Ge ERA ORE 56 Removing the Power Button Module 57 Prerequisites 1 20 2 racine SUN bila 4 P Sei a 57 Proceduren as dace TA dut eter ULL e en 57 Replacing the Power Button Modul
9. ae 32 Postrequisites oo i sns ode ERR ee He ee 32 Removing the mSATA Drive 33 Prerequisites 1 65 m su Lor 45 aat ui p Et E 33 PPrecedutevas e tte ae mte cu set a hon he R ee 33 Replacing the mSATA Drive 34 Procedtuker 5 5 808 T o tara dete huoc tad Ds She 34 POSUEQUISITES oe ee dhe eit ee ERE Se Rae Baie 34 Removing the Primary Hard Drive 35 Prerequisites 2 02 4 44 EY ELS BERI RS 35 Procedutbet iv cet R Roa ts eos dE Da tid e 36 Contents Replacing the Primary Hard Drive 37 Proced re s aera mei d ue 37 Postrequisites loe 37 Removing the Hard Drive Cage 38 Prerequisites ee 38 Procedures 5 ee dits fae Whe ey Ele we 38 Replacing the Hard Drive Cage 39 Proceduren 2 3 Set de US e eM a 39 Postrequisites 3 du wate See ae he De we RT 39 Removing the Secondary Hard Drive optional 40 Pr requisit s nu eee ite tds ge AL is dd di ees 40 Procedure d sodes Atos AURI tok een Me eis CELA SES 40 Replacing the Secondary Hard Drive optional 41 Procedure e tesa Son ek ELE due 41 PostrequisiteS i cues sexe E GE 41 Installing a third Hard Drive optional 42 Prerequisites zo kr Rss PEG E Dade 42 Procedures s ck s eme PERIERE 42 Postredtulsitesc sois see and ke ate e 44 Removing the Optical Drive 45 Prerequisites o xa E LR dst edd
10. and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 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 15 2 Remove the wireless mini card if applicable See Removing the Wireless Mini Card on page 30 3 Remove the memory module s See Removing the Memory Module s on page 17 4 Remove the graphics card See Removing the Graphics Card on page 26 5 Remove the processor fan and heat sink assembly See Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink on page 62 6 Remove the processor See Removing the Processor on page 65 Removing the System Board 73 Procedure 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 the connectors so that you can reconnect them correctly after you replace the system board 1 Disconnect all the cables connected to the system board Make note of the cable routing and remove the cables from the routing guides 3 Remove the screws that secure the system board to the chassis 1 screws 5 2 system board 4 Liftthe system board up and out of
11. away from the system board connector 1 screws 2 2 mSATA drive 3 mSATA drive connector Removing the mSATA Drive 33 Replacing the mSATA 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 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Align the notch on the mSATA drive with the tab on 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 and replace the screws that secure the mSATA drive to the systemboard Postrequisites Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 16 34 Replacing the mSATA Drive 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 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance AN WARNING If you remove the hard drive fr
12. in the search box and click Search Click the links to learn about the Windows 8 features To learn about your computer features 1 2 3 86 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 3 in Flashing the BIOS on page 85 Click Manuals amp Documentation tab View or Download the following documents to learn about your computer features e Quick Start Guide provides information about setting up your computer e Specifications provides information about your computer specifications e Me and My Dell provides information about your computer features More Information
13. lever down and place it under the tab on the processor cover 1 processor pin 1 indicator 2 processor alignment tabs 2 4 alignment post 5 processor cover notch 6 processor cover Z release lever Postrequisites 1 Replace the processor fan and heat sink See Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink on page 64 2 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 16 68 Replacing the Processor 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 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance TX 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 15 Procedure 1 Locate the battery socket on the system board See System Board Components on page 13 2 Press the securing clip away from the coin cell battery until the coin cell battery pops out 3 Liftthe coin cell battery out of its socket dh 1 coin cell battery 2 securing clip Removing the Coin Cell Bat
14. memory modules installed in DIMM connectors 3 and 4 18 Replacing the Memory Module s 1 Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector 2 Align the notch on the bottom of the memory module with the tab on the memory module connector i cutouts 2 2 memory module connector 3 tab 4 notch 5 memory module Replacing the Memory Module s 19 3 Insert the memory module into the memory module connector until the memory module snaps into position If you insert the memory module correctly the securing clips snap into the cutouts at each end of the memory module 1 securing clip snapped in position 2 memory module connector 5 memory module Postrequisites 1 Replace the graphics card See Replacing the Graphics Card on page 29 2 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 16 20 Replacing the Memory Module s 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 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 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 15 Removing the Front Bezel 21
15. the Media Card Reader 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 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Gently slide the media card reader guides into the slots in the top panel 2 Replace the screws that secure the media card reader to the front panel 3 Connect the media card reader cable to the media card reader Postrequisites 1 Replace the top cover See Replacing the Top Cover on page 48 2 Replace the front bezel See Replacing the Front Bezel on page 23 3 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 16 50 Replacing the Media Card Reader Removing the Top 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 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 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 15 2 Remove the front bezel S
16. your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance A 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 15 AN 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 K 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 2 Remove the processor fan and heat sink See Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink on page 62 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 Removing the Processor 65 3 Gently lift the processor and remove it from the processor socket RN CNN 1 release lever 2 securing tab 3 processor cover 4 socket 5 processor 66 Removing the Processor Re
17. 3 Remove the top cover See Removing the Top Cover on page 47 Procedure 1 Disconnect the power button module cable from the system board connector F PANEL See System Board Components on page 13 2 Press the tabs on the power button module and lift the power button module to release it from the top panel Removing the Power Button Module 57 power button module cable 2 power button module tabs 4 3 power button module 58 Removing the Power Button Module 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 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Align and push the power button module tabs into the slots on the top panel 2 Connect the power button module cable from the system board connector F_PANEL See System Board Components on page 13 Postrequisites 1 Replace the top cover See Replacing the Top Cover on page 48 2 Replace the front bezel See Replacing the Front Bezel on page 23 3 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 16 Replacing the Power Button Module 59 Removing the Chassis Fan AN WARNING Be
18. ATA 2 Device Type Device ID Device Size 78 System Setup Displays the type of device connected Displays the device identification code Displays the size of the SATA device present in your computer Displays the type of device connected Displays the device identification code Displays the size of the SATA device present in your computer Displays the type of device connected Displays the device identification code Displays the size of the SATA device present in your computer SATA 3 Device Type Device ID Device Size mSATA Device Device Type Device ID Device Size Displays the type of device connected Displays the device identification code Displays the size of the SATA device present in your computer Displays the type of device connected Displays the device identification code Displays the size of the mSATA device present in your computer Advanced Processor Configuration Intel R Hyper Threading Technology Intel R SpeedStep echnology Intel R Virtualization Technology CPU XD Support Limit CPUID Value Multi Core Support Intel R Turbo Boost Technology f enabled each physical processor core appears as two logical processor cores f enabled the processor clock speed and core voltage are adjusted dynamically based on the processor load f enabled a Virtual Machine Monitor VMM can access your computer f enabled allows your computer to us
19. NING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 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 15 Procedure 1 Disconnect the antenna cables from the wireless mini card 2 Remove the screws that secure the wireless mini card to the system board i screws 2 2 antenna cables 2 30 Removing the Wireless Mini Card 3 Slide and remove the wireless mini card out of the wireless mini card connector 1 wireless mini card connector 2 wireless mini card Removing the Wireless Mini Card 31 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 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure A CAUTION To avoid damage to the wireless mini card ensure that no cables are placed under the wireless mini card
20. SYS_FAN1 See System Board Components on page 13 Postrequisites Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 16 Replacing the Chassis Fan 61 Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink AN AN A A 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 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance WARNING The heat sink may be hot during normal operation Provide 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 processor fan and heat sink assembly The oils in your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal grease CAUTION The processor fan and heat sink assembly is a single unit Do not try to remove the fan separately Prerequisites Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 15 Procedure 1 62 Disconnect the processor fan cable from the system board connector CPU FAN See System Board Components on page 13 Using a flat blade screwdriver loosen the four captive screws that secure the processor fan and heat sink assembly to the system
21. XPS 8700 Owner s Manual Computer model XPS 8700 Regulatory model D14M Regulatory type D14M001 Notes Cautions and Warnings K NOTE A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer N CAUTION A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed ZA 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 XPS are trademarks of Dell Inc Microsoft and Windows are 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 Intel and Intel SpeedStep are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U S and or other countries 2013 04 Rev A00 Contents Before You Begin 9 Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices 9 Safety Instructions 2 2 0 0 000 10 Recommended Tools 0000 eee 10 After Working Inside Your Computer 11 Technical Overview 12 Inside View of Your Computer 12 System Board Components l l lsssn 15 Removing the Computer Cover 15 Procedure tans aed cee ah DE ea wade Pod ea 15 Replacing the Computer Cover 16 PROGCQUIES a i ata Pa aah wee ro b
22. age See Removing the Hard Drive Cage on page 38 Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the secondary hard drive to the hard drive cage 2 Slide the secondary hard drive out from the hard drive cage 1 secondary hard drive 2 screws 4 5 hard drive cage 40 Removing the Secondary Hard Drive optional Replacing the Secondary Hard Drive optional 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 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Slide the secondary hard drive into the hard drive cage 2 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 39 2 Replace the primary hard drive See Replacing the Primary Hard Drive on page 37 3 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 16 Replacing the Secondary Hard Drive optional 41 Installing a third Hard Drive optional 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 9 After working inside your computer fol
23. board Lift the processor fan and heat sink assembly out of the computer Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink T processor fan cable 2 processor fan and heat sink assembly captive screws 4 Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink 63 Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink 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 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 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 13 Postrequisites Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 16 64 Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Removing the Processor AN WARNING Before working inside
24. 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 CAUTION Press and eject any installed card from the media card reader Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools 10 Phillips screwdriver Plastic scribe Before You Begin After Working Inside Your Computer After you complete the replacement procedures ensure the following A Replace all screws and ensure 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 CAUTION Before turning on your computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer Failure to do so may damage your computer After Working Inside Your Computer 11 Technical Overview AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read t
25. e 59 ProCcedUle ux uod E Sar idet ote f T ies 59 Postregulsites ua sco Red na 9 uk ed uk 59 Removing the Chassis Fan 60 Prerequisites Lead bebe Pone Puedo 60 Rroceduleseosue esa nit donet Utd als eile id e ad 60 Contents Replacing the Chassis Fan 61 Proced rea s diaeta dame 61 Postrequisites loe eee 61 Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink 62 Proceduri ns oS esa est aee us Sale ds 62 Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink 64 Procedure s celis EI CER n etes 64 Postrequlsites 2 4 Seu TR p bep VPE need 64 Removing the Processor 65 Prerequisites 2 2 224005 or LS 9 EGG aedi 65 Proced re lk eed eee hehe RE ee 65 Replacing the Processor 67 Proced re s oua ee aah ee Awe ha LEE wea ale do 68 Postreq isites ve ve Ab adit Woe ak BLE 68 Removing the Coin Cell Battery 69 Prerequisites ee es 69 Procedures s tU a tng an H Seen A EAR o eb ese Me 69 Replacing the Coin Cell Battery 70 Procedure EE geo kh sexe ERI EY SOR 70 Postrequisites zie K EA Sew ea ee d a 70 Removing the Power Supply Unit 71 Prerequisites ox sw xx YR 71 TG E aig E de a R A D ex UA 71 Replacing the Power Supply Unit 72 Proceduren s s tracti ue ni Tes Meet Dt Rect ae me 72 Postredu lsites de dim a tle me ae aed 72 Removing the System Board 73 Prerequisites pane
26. e Executive Display XD to hinder software that exploits buffer overflows NOTE Windows 8 enables this feature even if this feature is set to disabled If enabled limits the maximum value the processor CPUID function supports If enabled allows your computer to use all cores available in the processor If enabled allows your computer to use turbo boost when required Advanced USB Configuration Front USB Ports Rear USB Ports Top USB Ports Allows you to enable or disable the USB ports at the front of your computer Allows you to enable or disable the USB ports at the back of your computer Allows you to enable or disable the USB ports at the top of your computer System Setup 79 Advanced Onboard Device Configuration Onboard Audio Controller SATA Mode Onboard LAN Controller Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to enable or disable the onboard audio controller Allows you to configure the integrated hard drive controller to ATA or AHCI Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller Allows you to enable or disable the ROM of the onboard LAN controller Boot Boot Settings Configuration Numlock Key Keyboard Errors USB Boot Support Boot Mode Secure Boot Control Secure Boot Mode Select power on state for numlock Displays keyboard related errors during boot Allows you to enable or disable booting from USB mass storage devices Allows yo
27. ee Removing the Front Bezel on page 21 3 Remove the top cover See Removing the Top Cover on page 47 Procedure 1 Disconnect the top I O panel cables from the system board connectors F_USB3 and F_AUDIO1 See System Board Components on page 13 2 Remove the screws that secure the top I O panel to the top panel 3 Slide and lift the top I O panel from the top panel Removing the Top O Panel 51 1 topl O panel 2 top panel 3 screws 2 4 USB cable connector F_USB3 5 Audio cable connector F_AUDIO1 52 Removing the Top I O Panel Replacing the Top 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 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 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_AUDIO1 See System Board Components on page 13 Postrequisites 1 Replace the top cover See Replacing the Top Cover on page 48 2 Replace the front bezel See Replacing the Front Bezel on page 23 3 R
28. ee ew eA I ERR eS 73 Procedure vr op SA ee dex certe av 74 Contents Replacing the System Board 75 Procedure s x cua er REG e3ATREOR Aur 75 Postrequisites oo 5945 Ee E RENS 75 Entering the Service Tag in system setup 75 System Setup ev dx mE PAP RR EG 76 OVerViGW uoo ake kee aden he eek eee ee de RES 76 Entering System Setup 000002 eee 76 Changing Boot Sequence c oeren R R e R K KC e 82 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 83 Clearing CMOS Settings 02005 84 Flashing the BIOS 85 More Information 86 Contents Before You Begin Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices A 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 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 for 5 seconds after the computer is unplugged to ground the system board
29. el USB connector 20 password reset jumper F_USB1 PSWD 21 SATA 3 0 6 Gb s drive connector 22 front panel USB connector SATA O F USB4 25 front panel audio connector 24 PCI Express x1 card slot F_AUDIO1 PCI EX1_4 25 PCI Express x1 card slot 26 PCI Express x1 card slot PCI EX1 2 PCI EX1 1 27 PCI Express x16 card slot 28 ini Card slot PCI EX16 1 PCIE_MINICARD 29 battery socket BATTERY Technical Overview 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 Before You Begin on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 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 Liftthe cover away from the computer and set it aside in a secure location 1 thumbscrew 2 computer cover Removing the Computer Cover 15 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
30. enter the system setup program Navigate to the Main tab and enter the Service Tag in the Service Tag Input field See System Setup on page 76 Replacing the System Board 75 System Setup Overview Use 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 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 CAUTION Unless you are an expert computer user do not change the settings in the system setup program Certain changes can make your computer work incorrectly K NOTE Before you change system setup it is recommended that you write down the system setup screen information for future reference Entering System Setup 1 Turn on or restart 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 operating system s desktop Then turn off your computer and try again 76 System Setup Syste
31. eplace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 16 Replacing the Top I O Panel 53 Removing the Front USB 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 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 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 15 Remove the front bezel See Removing the Front Bezel on page 21 Procedure A CAUTION When sliding the front USB panel out of the computer be extremely E 54 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 13 Remove the screw that secures the front USB panel to the front panel Slide the front USB panel down and pull it away Removing the Front USB Panel 1 front USB panel 2 screw 3 USB panel cables Removing the Front USB Panel 55 Replacing the Front USB Panel AN WARNING Bef
32. es Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 16 Replacing the Primary Hard Drive 37 Removing the Hard 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 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 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 15 2 Remove the primary hard drive See Removing the Primary Hard Drive on page 35 Procedure 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 and lift the hard drive cage away from the chassis 1 screws 3 2 hard drive cage 5 power cable 4 data cable 38 Removing the Hard Drive Cage Replacing the Hard 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 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com
33. eue e cetarbr Doha 16 Postregulsites 4 24 t ede a De Rd DE 16 Removing the Memory Module s 17 Ererequisitesm s scum tes te tone iA e R Ee oe 17 Procedures 2424223 bs See E EY p REN gu 17 Replacing the Memory Module s 18 Erocedule x aote amu aA Mie oo pe La ua 18 Postrequisites oc ee p rx Rs REY ES 20 Removing the Front Bezel aana 21 PPrerequisites esse ew are ite Def sut euer Imus a 21 ProCedUulete iha srt a stam esed o dica e Een Laser E it 22 Replacing the Front Bezel 23 Procedure 2 5 lt 4 a eee bbe pioebu bie PPS WA 23 Postrequisites dete ius acted ERES 23 Contents 4 Removing the Graphics Card Bracket optional naaa 24 Prerequisites sgg RT ELE RE eho YES 24 RrocedutkQu io aee i et i eese uoce eR Ted 24 Replacing the Graphics Card Bracket optional naaa aaa 25 ProCedulG s a mm Exe NOR EE A dece vein s 25 Postregulsit s 3h RE REI AUI PES 25 Removing the Graphics Card 26 Prerequisites cosi be 2 Reed bab RERAG RS 26 Rrocedule s xad URGERE Aa 27 Replacing the Graphics Card 29 PrOGGQUEG du ctus serus ae ee LUE qun oL A e ta Ert LO 29 Postrequisites a 12 ou LLE e5s4cikhe PI Ies 29 Removing the Wireless Mini Card 30 Prerequisites beris ce the e p api a 30 Procedure a bs eins fad V Ree Rae eS 30 Replacing the Wireless Mini Card 32 Procedures cedem ste E oh Soe eS SSE
34. fore working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 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 15 Procedure 1 Disconnect the chassis fan cable from the system board connector SYS_FAN1 See System Board Components on page 13 2 Remove the screws that secure the chassis fan to the chassis 3 Slide and lift the chassis fan away from the computer 1 chassis fan cable 2 screws 4 5 chassis fan 60 Removing the Chassis Fan Replacing 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 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage 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
35. he safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Inside View of Your Computer 12 front bezel primary hard drive secondary hard drive graphics card bracket optional graphics card card retention bracket NI Oy WI e o Oo B NY power supply Optical drive Technical Overview System Board Components kn 29 28 27 26 25 24 25 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 1 chassis fan connector 2 power connector PWNRCONNT1 SYS FAN 1 processor socket 4 processor fan connector CPU FAN 5 memory module connector 6 memory module connector DIMM3 DIMM1 7 memory module connector 8 memory module connector DIMMA DIMM2 9 main power connector 10 CMOS reset jumper RTCRST PWR1 Technical Overview 13 14 1 mSATA slot MSATA1 12 SATA 3 0 6 Gb s drive connector SATA 2 SATA 3 0 6 Gb s drive connector 4 SATA 3 0 6 Gb s drive connector SATA 4 SATA 3 5 front panel USB connector 16 front panel USB connector F_USB3 F_USB2 7 SATA 3 0 6 Gb s drive connector 8 power button connector SATA 1 F_PANEL 9 front pan
36. low the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance A 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 15 2 Remove the front bezel See Removing the Front Bezel on page 21 Procedure 1 Insert a screw driver and twist it to remove the break away metal plate 2 Pull the break away metal plate away from the chassis 1 break away metal plate 42 Installing a third Hard Drive optional 3 Gently slide the third hard drive into the hard drive bay through the front of the computer 1 third hard drive Installing a third Hard Drive optional 43 4 Replace the screws that secure the third hard drive to the chassis 5 Connect the power and data cables to the third hard drive power cable 2 data cable 5 screws 2 Postrequisites 1 Replace the front bezel See Replacing the Front Bezel on page 23 2 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 16 44 Installing a third Hard Drive optional 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 9 After working inside you
37. m 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 Setup Item This field appears on the left side of the system setup window This field is a scrollable list containing features that define the configuration of your computer including installed hardware power conservation and security features Scroll up and down the list with the up and down arrow keys As an option is highlighted the Help Screen displays more information about that option and available settings Help Screen This field appears on the right side of the system setup window and contains information about each option listed in the Setup Item In this field you can view information about your computer and make changes to your current settings Press the up and down arrow keys to highlight an option Press Enter to make that selection active and return to the Setup Item NOTE Not all settings listed in the Setup 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
38. may become hot during normal operation Allow the memory module s to cool before touching them 1 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 2 Grasp the memory module and pull it upward bse 1 memory module connector 2 memory module securing clips 2 Removing the Memory Module s 17 Replacing 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 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure A CAUTION If the memory module is not installed correctly your computer may not boot ZN 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
39. ollow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 15 Locate the password jumper PSWD on the system board See System Board Components on page 13 3 Remove the 2 pin jumper plug from pins 2 and 3 and fix it on pins 1 and 2 e e y w 4 Wait for approximately five seconds to clear the password setting 5 Remove the 2 pin jumper plug from pins 1 and 2 and replace it on pins 2 and 3 6 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 16 System Setup 83 Clearing CMOS Settings 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 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 15 Locate the CMOS jumper RTCRST on the system board See System Board Components on page 13 3 Remove the 2 pin jumper plug from pins 2 and 3 and fix i
40. om the computer when the drive is hot do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive A CAUTION To avoid data loss do not remove the hard drive while the computer is on or in Sleep state A CAUTION Hard drives are fragile Exercise care when handling the hard drive Prerequisites Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 15 Removing the Primary Hard Drive 35 Procedure 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 1 power cable 2 data cable primary hard drive 4 screws 4 36 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 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 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 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 Postrequisit
41. ore working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 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 connector F USB2 See System Board Components on page 13 Postrequisites 1 Replace the front bezel See Replacing the Front Bezel on page 23 2 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 16 56 Replacing the Front USB 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 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 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 15 2 Remove the front bezel See Removing the Front Bezel on page 21
42. ou 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 2 3 If you are booting from a USB device connect the USB device to a USB port Turn on or restart your computer When F2 Setup F12 Boot Options appears in the lower right corner of the screen press F12 K NOTE If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears continue to wait until you see the operating system s desktop Then shut down your computer and try again The Boot Device Menu appears listing all available boot devices 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 Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots 1 2 82 Enter system setup See Entering System Setup on page 76 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 the list of devices Press plus or minus to change the boot priority of the device System Setup Clearing Forgotten Passwords AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and f
43. placing 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 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance NOTE The original thermal grease can be reused if the original processor and processor heat sink are reinstalled together If either the processor or the processor heat sink is replaced use the thermal grease provided in the kit to ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved Ensure that the release lever on the processor socket is fully extended in the open position Replacing the Processor 67 Procedure 1 Ensure that the release lever on the processor socket is fully extended in the open position VAN CAUTION You must position the processor correctly in the processor socket to avoid permanent damage to the processor 2 Align the notches on the processor with the tabs on the processor socket 3 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 IS CAUTION Ensure that the processor cover notch is positioned underneath the alignment post When the processor is fully seated in the socket close the processor cover 5 Pivot the release
44. r Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 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 15 Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the graphics card bracket to the chassis 2 UY the graphics card bracket off the chassis 3 Setthe graphics card bracket aside in a secure location 1 screws 2 2 Jgraphics card bracket 24 Removing the Graphics Card Bracket optional Replacing the Graphics Card Bracket optional 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 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the graphics card bracket with the screw holes on the chassis 2 Replace the screws that secure the graphics card bracket to the chassis Postrequisites Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 16 Replacing the Graphics Card Bracket optional 25 Removing the Graphics Card AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your compu
45. r computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 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 15 2 Remove the front bezel See Removing the Front Bezel on page 21 Procedure 1 Disconnect the power and data cables from the optical drive 2 Remove the screws that secure the optical drive to the chassis 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 power cable 2 data cable screws 2 4 optical drive 4 Set aside the optical drive in a secure location Removing the Optical Drive 45 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 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 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 screw
46. regulatory compliance Procedure 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 Postrequisites 1 Replace the primary hard drive See Replacing the Primary Hard Drive on page 37 2 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 16 Replacing the Hard Drive Cage 39 Removing the Secondary Hard Drive optional A A A A 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 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance WARNING If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is hot do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive CAUTION To avoid data loss do not remove the hard drive while the computer is on or in Sleep state 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 15 2 Remove the primary hard drive See Removing the Primary Hard Drive on page 55 3 Remove the hard drive c
47. s that secure the optical drive to the chassis 4 Connect the power and data cables to the optical drive Postrequisites 1 Replace the front bezel See Replacing the Front Bezel on page 23 2 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 16 46 Replacing the Optical Drive Removing the Top 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 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 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 15 2 Remove the front bezel See Removing the Front Bezel on page 21 Procedure 1 Slide and lift the top cover away from top panel 2 Setthe top cover aside in a secure location 1 top cover Removing the Top Cover 47 Replacing the Top 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 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com reg
48. t on pins 1 and 2 7 A 4 Wait for approximately five seconds to clear the CMOS setting 5 Remove the 2 pin jumper plug from pins 1 and 2 and replace it on pins 2 and 3 6 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 16 84 System Setup Flashing the BIOS The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board To flash the BIOS 1 2 3 Ln Oo G 0 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 your computer s Service Tag NOTE If the Service Tag cannot be detected automatically select your product under the product categories Click Drivers amp Downloads In the Operating System drop down select the operating system installed on your computer Click BIOS Click Download File next to 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 85 More Information To learn about Windows 8 1 2 3 4 Turn on the computer Go to dell com support Type Windows 8
49. ter and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell 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 13 Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover See Removing the Computer Cover on page 15 2 Remove the graphics card bracket if applicable See Removing the Graphics Card Bracket optional on page 24 26 Removing the Graphics Card Procedure 1 Remove the screw that secures the card retention bracket to the chassis 2 Liftthe card retention bracket and set it aside in a secure location K NOTE Your graphics card may have power cable connectors 3 Press the releasing clips on the power cable connectors and disconnect the power cable from the graphics card if applicable f power cable 2 screw card retention bracket 4 Locate the graphics card PCI Express x16 card on the system board See System Board Components on page 13 K NOTE The appearence of the securing tab may be different on your computer Removing the Graphics Card 27 5 Press and hold the securing tab on the card connector grasp the card b
50. tery 69 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 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage 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 16 70 Replacing the Coin Cell Battery 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 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 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 15 Procedure 1 Disconnect the
51. the chassis 74 Removing the System Board 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 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance 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 K NOTE For information on system board connectors See System Board Components on page 13 Postrequisites 1 Replace the processor See Replacing the Processor on page 67 2 Replace the processor fan and heat sink assembly See Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink on page 64 3 Replace the graphics card See Replacing the Graphics Card on page 29 4 Replace the memory module s See Replacing the Memory Module s on page 18 5 Replace the wireless mini card if applicable See Replacing the Wireless Mini Card on page 32 6 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 16 Entering the Service Tag in system setup 1 2 3 Turn on the computer Press F2 during POST to
52. u to select the type of boot Allows you to enable or disable the secure boot control NOTE To enable this feature the computer must be in the UEFI boot mode and the Load Legacy OPROM must be set to never Allows you to select custom clear secure boot database or standard fixed secure boot policy secure boot mode Boot Clear Secure Boot Database Manage All Keys PK db dbx Delete All Keys Reset All Keys Load Legacy OPROM lst Boot 2nd Boot 3rd Boot 4th Boot 5th Boot 80 System Setup K EK Displays the keys in the database Allows you to delete all the keys Allows you to reset all the keys Allows you to load the legacy OPROM when in the UEFI boot mode Displays the first boot device Displays the second boot device Displays the third boot device Displays the fourth boot device Displays the fifth boot device Power Wake Up by Integrated LAN WLAN AC Recovery DeepSx Power Policies Auto Power On Auto Power On Mode Auto Power On Date Auto Power On Time Intel Smart Connect Technology If enabled will wake the system using a network message Allows you to select the action the computer takes when power is restored Allows you to configure the DeepSx mode Allows the computer to start up automatically at a pre configured time Allows you to set the auto power on mode Allows you to set the auto power on date Allows you to set the auto power on time
53. ulatory compliance Procedure 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 Postrequisites 1 Replace the front bezel See Replacing the Front Bezel on page 23 2 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 16 48 Replacing the Top Cover Removing the Media Card Reader 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 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 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 15 2 Remove the front bezel See Removing the Front Bezel on page 21 3 Remove the top cover See Removing the Top Cover on page 47 Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the media card reader to the front panel The screws are located below the media card reader 2 Disconnect the media card reader cable from the media card reader 3 Slide and lift the media card reader to remove it from the top panel 1 media card reader cable 2 media card reader screws 2 4 front panel Removing the Media Card Reader 49 Replacing
54. y its top corners and then ease the card out of the card connector 1 securing tab 2 graphics card 28 Removing the Graphics Card 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 9 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 11 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Align the graphics card with the PCI Express x16 card connector on the system board 2 Place the card in the connector and press down firmly Ensure that the card is firmly seated in the slot 3 Connect the power cable to the graphics card if applicable 4 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 5 Replace the screw that secures the card retention bracket Postrequisites 1 Replace the graphics card bracket if applicable See Replacing the Graphics Card Bracket optional on page 25 2 Replace the computer cover See Replacing the Computer Cover on page 16 Replacing the Graphics Card 29 Removing the Wireless Mini Card AN WAR

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