Dell STUDIO XPS D03M001 Specifications
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1. 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 www dell com regulatory_ compliance WARNING To guard against electrical shock always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover WARNING Do not operate your computer with any cover s including computer covers bezels filler brackets front panel inserts etc removed CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty Removing the System Board Follow the procedures in Before You Begin Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover Remove any PCI and PCI Express cards if applicable see Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards Remove the processor fan and heat sink assembly see Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly Remove the processor see Removing the Processor Remove the memory modules see Removing the Memory Module s and 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 Disconnect all cables connected to the system board see System Board Components Note the routing of all cables as you remove them so that you can re rout2. Replace the optical drive see Replacing the Optical Drive Replace the front bezel see Replacing the Front Bezel Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on FlexDock Removing the FlexDock 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover Remove the front bezel see Removing the Front Bezel Disconnect the FlexDock USB cable from the system board connector see System Board Components Remove the two screws that secure the FlexDock to the drive panel 6 Slide the FlexDock out through the front of the computer K NOTE If you are not replacing the FlexDock at this time replace the filler bracket see Replacing the Filler Bracket 1 drive panel 2 screws 2 FlexDock 4 FlexDock USB cable Replacing the FlexDock 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 If this is the first time you are installing the FlexDock a Align the tip of a Phillips screwdriver with the breakaway metal plate slot on the front panel and rotate the screwdriver outwards to remove the breakaway metal plate b Remove the filler bracket on the front bezel if applicable see Removing the Filler Bracket 2 breakaway metal plate 3 Remove the FlexDock from its packaging 4 Gently slide the FlexDock into the FlexDoc
3. Replacing the Battery 1 2 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin Insert the new battery CR2032 into the socket with the side labeled facing up and press the battery into place 1 l battery 2 l battery socket 3 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover 4 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on 5 Enter system setup see System Setup and restore the settings you recorded in step 1 Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Computer Cover Dell Studio XPS 8000 Service Manual Removing the Computer Cover Replacing the Computer Cover gt D gt RPP Pe 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 www dell com regulatory_ compliance WARNING To guard against likelihood of electric shock laceration by moving fan blades or other unexpected injuries always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover WARNING Do not operate your computer with any cover s including computer covers bezels filler brackets front panel inserts etc removed CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CAU
4. Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Bluetooth Assembly Dell Studio XPS 8000 Service Manual o Removing the Bluetooth Assembly Replacing the Bluetooth Assembly gt PR 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 www dell com regulatory_ compliance WARNING To guard against electrical shock always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover WARNING Do not operate your computer with any cover s including computer covers bezels filler brackets front panel inserts etc removed CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty Removing the Bluetooth Assembly Follow the procedures in Before You Begin Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover Remove the front bezel see Removing the Front Bezel Disconnect the Bluetooth assembly cable from the system board connector see System Board Components Press the tab as shown in the illustration and pull the Bluetooth assembly Carefully slide and remove the Bluetooth assembly out from the front of the computer Bluetooth assembly Bluetooth assembly tab front panel a Bluetooth assembly cable 7
5. Inc disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own Model DO3M Series Type DO3M001 August 2009 Rev A00 Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell Studio XPS 8000 Service Manual Technical Specifications Recommended Tools o Turning Off Your Computer Safety Instructions This manual provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer Unless otherwise noted each procedure assumes that the following conditions exist You have performed the steps in Turning Off Your Computer and Safety Instructions You have read the safety information that shipped with your computer 1 A component can be replaced or if purchased separately installed by performing the removal procedure in reverse order Technical Specifications For information on technical specifications of your computer see the Comprehensive Specifications at support dell com manuals Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools 1 Small flat blade screwdriver 1 Small Phillips screwdriver Plastic scribe 1 BIOS executable update program available at support dell com Turning Off Your Computer A CAUTI ON To avoid losing data save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer 1 Save and close all open files and exit all open programs 2 Shut down your computer Windows Vis
6. Page Back to Contents Page Fans Dell Studio XPS 8000 Service Manual Chassis Fan Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly 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 www dell com regulatory_ compliance WARNING To guard against electrical shock always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover WARNING Do not operate your computer with any cover s including computer covers bezels filler brackets front panel inserts etc removed gt PR CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty Chassis Fan Removing the Chassis Fan A CAUTI ON Do not touch the fan blades when you are removing the chassis fan This could damage the fan 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover 3 Disconnect the chassis fan cable from the system board connector see System Board Components 4 Remove the four screws that secure the chassis fan to the chassis 5 Slide and lift the chassis fan away from the computer as shown in the illustration Replacing the Chassis Fan 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Align the screw
7. Set the Bluetooth assembly aside in a secure location Replacing the Bluetooth Assembly 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Align the Bluetooth assembly tab to the Bluetooth assembly slot in the front panel and push the Bluetooth assembly until it clicks into place 3 Connect the Bluetooth assembly cable to the system board connector see System Board Components 4 Replace the front bezel see Replacing the Front Bezel 5 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover 6 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and turn them on Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page PCI and PCI Express Cards Dell Studio XPS 8000 Service Manual Removing the Card Retention Bracket Replacing the Card Retention Bracket Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards o Replacing PCI and PCI Express Cards Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing the PCI Express Card WARNI NG 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 www dell com regulatory_compliance WARNI NG To guard against electrical shock always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover WARNING Do not operate your computer with any cover s including computer covers bezels filler brackets front
8. cables connected to the card if applicable 7 Remove the PCI Express card from the card slot For a PCI or PCI Express x1 card grasp the card by its top corners and ease it out of its connector For a PCI Express x16 card press the retention mechanism grasp the card by its top corners and then ease it out of its connector sa PCI Express x1 card 2 PCI Express x1 card slot PCI Express x16 card slot 6 PCI Express x16 card 1 card retention clamp 2 PCI Express card card retention clamp insert 4 filler bracket pem o If you are removing the card permanently install a filler bracket in the empty card slot opening 8 NOTE Installing filler brackets over empty card slot openings is necessary to maintain FCC certification of the computer The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of your computer Replacing PCI and PCI Express Cards 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Prepare the card for installation See the documentation that came with the card for information on configuring the card making internal connections or otherwise customizing it for your computer 3 Place the PCI Express card in the slot in the chassis and press down firmly Ensure that the PCI Express card is fully seated in the slot fully seated card not fully seated card alignment bar alignment guide bracket within slot f6 bracket caught outside of slot If you are installing the PCI Express c
9. document is subject to change without notice 2009 Dell Inc All rights reserved Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc is strictly forbidden Trademarks used in this text Dell the DELL logo and Studio XPS are trademarks of Dell Inc Intel and Intel SpeedStep are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U S and other countries Microsoft Windows Windows Vista and Windows Vista start button logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products Dell Inc disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own August 2009 Rev A00 Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Top Cover Dell Studio XPS 8000 Service Manual Removing the Top Cover Replacing the Top Cover 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 www dell com regulatory_compliance WARNING To guard against electrical shock always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover WARNING Do not operate your computer with any cover s including comp
10. hard drive remove the four screws that secure the secondary hard drive to the drive panel CAUTION Ensure that you do not scratch the hard drive s circuit board while removing or replacing the hard drive pese a scewsy sl orimary nara arve 6 data cable DESET 7 Slide the hard drive out towards the back of the computer 8 If removing the hard drive changes the drive configuration ensure that you reflect these changes in the system setup see System Setup Replacing the Hard Drive 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer 3 Slide the hard drive into the hard drive bay 4 Align the screw holes in the hard drive with the screw holes in the drive panel 5 Replace the four screws that secure the hard drive to the drive panel 6 Connect the power and data cables to the hard drive see System Board Components 7 If you are replacing the primary hard drive replace the graphics card bracket see Replacing the Graphics Card Bracket 8 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover 9 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on 10 See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation 11 Check the System Setup for drive configuration changes see System Setup Optical Drive Removing the O
11. the 2 pin jumper plug from pins 1 and 2 and replace it on pins 2 and 3 to enable the password feature 8 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover 9 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and turn them on Clearing CMOS Settings A WARNING Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer A WARNING The computer must be disconnected from the electrical outlet to clear the CMOS setting 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover 3 Locate the 3 pin CMOS reset jumper CLR_CMOS1 on the system board see System Board Components 4 Remove the 2 pin jumper plug from pins 2 and 3 and fix on pins 1 and 2 5 Wait for approximately five seconds to clear the CMOS setting 6 Remove the 2 pin jumper plug from pins 1 and 2 and replace it on pins 2 and 3 7 Replace the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover 8 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and turn them on Flashing the BIOS 1 Turn on the computer 2 Go to the Dell Support website at support dell com 3 Click Drivers amp Downloads Select Model 4 Select the type of product in the Select Your Product Family list 5 Select the product brand in the Select Your Product Line list 6 Select the product model number in the Select Your Product Model
12. 2 and another matched memory module s installed in DI MM connectors 3 and 4 matched memory modules in DIMM 2 matched memory modules in DIMM connectors 3 and 4 black securing connectors 1 and 2 white securing clips clips 3 Align the notch on the bottom of the memory module with the tab in the connector g tab 1 cutouts 2 ron e memory maui C CAUTION To avoid damage to the memory module press the memory module straight down into the connector while you apply equal force to each end of the memory module Insert the memory module into the connector until the memory module snaps into position 4 If you insert the memory module correctly the securing clips snap into the cutouts at each end of the memory module securing clip Snapped in position Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover cutouts 2 5 6 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on If the message appears stating that memory size has changed press lt F1 gt to continue 7 Log on to your computer 8 Right click the My Computer icon on your Microsoft Windows desktop and click Properties 9 Click the General tab 10 To verify that the memory is installed correctly check the amount of memory RAM listed Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Power Supply Dell Studio XPS 8000 Service Manual Removing the Power Suppl
13. 8 Replace any PCI and PCI Express cards on the system board if applicable see Replacing PCI and PCI Express Cards 9 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover 10 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and turn them on 11 Flash the system BIOS as needed K NOTE For information on flashing the system BIOS see Flashing the BIOS Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell Studio XPS 8000 Service Manual Overview Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Settings Flashing the BIOS Overview Use system setup to Change the system configuration information after you add change or remove any hardware in your computer Set or change a user selectable option such as the user password Read the current amount of memory or set the type of hard drive installed A CAUTI ON Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty A CAUTI ON Unless you are an expert computer user do not change the settings for this 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 When the blue DELL logo is displayed wa
14. ARNING To guard against electrical shock always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover WARNING Do not operate your computer with any cover s including computer covers front bezels filler brackets front panel inserts etc removed CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty Removing the Front Bezel 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover 3 Place the computer in an upright position 4 Grasp and release the front bezel tabs sequentially one at a time by moving them outward from the front panel 5 Rotate and pull the front bezel away from the front of the computer to release the front bezel clamps from the front panel slots ao qj v Y S U 1 V 1 H 1 front bezel 2 front panel slots 3 front bezel tabs 4 front panel 6 Set aside the front bezel in a secure location Replacing the Front Bezel 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Align and insert the front bezel clamps into the front panel slots 3 Rotate the front bezel towards the computer until the front bezel tabs snap into place 3 ow front bezel abs a tront pane 4 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover
15. Boot ROM 1394 Controller Boot Device Configuration Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Boot Other Device Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Remote Wake Up AC Recovery Auto Power On Auto Power On Date Displays the processor type Displays the processor L2 cache size Displays the processor L3 cache size Indicates the amount of installed memory in MB Indicates the amount of memory available in MB Indicates the memory speed in MHz Indicates the memory technology Disp Disp Disp Disp Disp Disp Disp DDR3 ays current time in hh mm ss format ays the current date in mm dd yy format ays the SATA1 drive integrated in the computer ays the SATA2 drive integrated in the computer ays the SATA3 drive integrated in the computer ays the SATA4 drive integrated in the computer ays the eSATA drive integrated in the computer Hyper Threading Enabled or Disabled Enabled by default Intel SpeedStep Tech Enabled or Disabled Enabled by default Intel C STATE Tech Enabled or Disabled Enabled by default Intel Virtualization Tech Enabled or Disabled Enabled by default Limit CPUID Value Enabled or Disabled Disabled by default Execute Disable Bit Enabled or Disabled Enabled by default Multiple CPU Core All or 1 or 2 All by default USB Controller Enabled or Disabled Enabled by default USB Operation Mode
16. Connect your computer and devices to their electrical outlets and turn them on 10 See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation 11 Check the System Setup for drive configuration changes see System Setup Media Card Reader Removing the Media Card Reader 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover 3 Remove the front bezel see Removing the Front Bezel 4 Remove the optical drive see Removing the Optical Drive 5 Remove the top cover see Removing the Top Cover 6 Remove the two screws that secure the Media Card Reader to the front panel The screws are located below the Media Card Reader 7 Disconnect the Media Card Reader cable from the system board connector see System Board Components 8 Slide and remove the Media Card Reader from the computer as shown in the illustration 1 Media Card Reader guides 2 2 slots 2 fa media card Reader screws 2 Replacing the Media Card Reader Follow the procedures in Before You Begin Gently slide the Media Card Reader guides into the slots in the top panel Replace the two screws that secure the Media Card Reader to the front panel Connect the Media Card Reader cable to the system board connector see System Board Components Replace the top cover see Replacing the Top Cover
17. Dell Studio XPS 8000 Service Manual Before You Begin Bluetooth Assembly Technical Overview Power Button Module Computer Cover Memory Module s Front Bezel Fans Graphics Card Bracket Processor PCI and PCI Express Cards Battery Drives Power Supply Top Cover System Board Top 1 0 Panel System Setup Front USB Panel Notes Cautions and Warnings K NOTE A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer A CAUTI ON A CAUTI ON indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem A WARNING A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage personal injury or death Information in this document is subject to change without notice 2009 Dell Inc All rights reserved Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc is strictly forbidden Trademarks used in this text Dell the DELL logo and Studio XPS are trademarks of Dell Inc Intel and Intel SpeedStep are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U S and other countries Microsoft Windows Windows Vista and Windows Vista start button logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products Dell
18. High Speed Full Low Speed High Speed by default Enabled or Disabled Enabled by default Specifies Removable CD DVD Hard Drive Specifies Removable CD DVD Hard Drive Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices Disabled Removable by default the boot sequence from the available devices Disabled CD DVD by default the boot sequence from the available devices Removable CD DVD Hard Drive Disabled Hard Drive by default No Yes Yes by default Specifies the ACPI suspend type The default is S3 This option turns on the computer when you try to access the computer through the LAN Enabled by default Specifies the behavior of the computer after recovering from a power loss Off by default On The computer turns on after it recovers from a power failure Off The computer remains turned off Last The computer returns to the power state it was in before the power failure Enables you to set an alarm to turn on the computer automatically Enables you to set a date to turn on the computer automatically Auto Power On Time Enables you to set a time to turn on the computer automatically BIOS Security Features Ne S Exit Poe Exit Options Provides options to Load Default Save and Exit Setup and Exit Without Saving Boot Sequence This feature allows you to change the boot sequence for devices Boot Options Hard Drive The compute
19. TION Ensure that sufficient space exists to support the side cover with the cover removed at least 30 cm 1 ft of desk top space Removing the Computer Cover 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Lay the computer on its side with the computer cover facing up 3 Remove the thumbscrew securing the computer cover to the chassis using a screw driver if necessary 4 Release the computer cover by sliding it away from the front of the computer and lift it up ae thumbscrew 2 computer cover 5 Set the computer cover aside in a secure location Replacing the Computer Cover 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin Ensure that all cables are connected and fold cables out of the way Ensure that no tools or extra parts are left inside the computer Align the tabs at the bottom of the computer cover with the slots located along the edge of the chassis Press the computer cover down and slide it towards the front of the computer Replace the thumbscrew that secures the computer cover to the chassis ER a A a 7 Place the computer in an upright position Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Processor Dell Studio XPS 8000 Service Manual Removing the Processor Replacing the Processor gt BPP WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulat
20. and do not use excessive force when you install the processor 6 Set the processor gently in the socket and ensure that the processor is positioned correctly 7 When the processor is fully seated in the socket close the processor cover ensure that the tab on the processor cover is positioned underneath the center cover latch on the socket 1 rear alignment notch processor cover processor 3 center cover latch 2 enter cover atn fa sfs el rereaserever fo E front alignment notch 7 release lever 8 Pivot the socket release lever back toward the socket and snap it into place to secure the processor 9 Clean the thermal grease from the bottom of the heat sink A CAUTI ON 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 10 Apply the new thermal grease to the top of the processor 11 Replace the processor fan and heat sink assembly see Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly A CAUTI ON Ensure that the processor fan and heat sink assembly is correctly seated and secure 12 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Drives Dell Studio XPS 8000 Service Manual Hard Drive Optical Drive Media Card Reader FlexDock A D gt PP WARNING Before working inside your c
21. ard into the x16 card connector position the card so the securing slot is aligned with the securing tab 4 gt my OR PCI Express x1 card PCI Express x1 card slot PCI Express x16 card slot 6 PCI Express x16 card 5 Place the card in the connector and press down firmly Ensure that the card is fully seated in the slot 6 Replace the card retention bracket see Replacing the Card Retention Bracket wie NF pe Seas ee N card retention clamp 3 card clamp insert 4 filler bracket E 7 Connect any cables that should be attached to the card See the documentation for the card for information about the card s cable connections CAUTI ON Do not route card cables over or behind the cards Cables routed over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment 8 Replace the primary hard drive if applicable see Replacing the Hard Drive 9 Replace the graphics card bracket see Replacing the Graphics Card Bracket 10 Replace the computer cover reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on 11 To complete the installation see Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing the PCI Express Card Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing the PCI Express Card NOTE For information on location of external connectors see the Setup Guide For information on installing dr
22. assembly when you replace the processor Press and push the release lever down and out to release it from the tab that secures it Open the processor cover 1 processor cover 2 processor 5 release lever A CAUTI ON When removing the processor do not touch any of the pins inside the socket or allow any objects to fall on the pins in the socket 6 Gently lift the processor to remove it from the socket Leave the release lever extended in the release position so that the socket is ready for the new processor Replacing the Processor A CAUTI ON Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the back of the computer A CAUTI ON When replacing the processor do not touch any of the pins inside the socket or allow any objects to fall on the pins in the socket 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Unpack the new processor being careful not to touch the underside of the processor CAUTI ON You must position the processor correctly in the socket to avoid permanent damage to the processor and the computer when you turn on the computer 3 Ifthe release lever on the socket is not fully extended move it to that position 4 Orient the front and rear alignment notches on the processor with the front and rear alignment notches on the socket 5 Align the pin 1 corners of the processor and socket CAUTI ON To avoid damage ensure that the processor aligns properly with the socket
23. e them correctly after installing the new system board Remove the eight screws that secure the system board to the chassis 6 6 t2 system board 9 Lift the system board up and out 10 Compare the system board that you just removed with the replacement system board to ensure that they are identical K NOTE Some components and connectors on the replacement system board may be in different locations compared to the components and connectors on the existing system board K NOTE Jumper settings on the replacement system board is preset at the factory Replacing the System Board 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Gently align the system board into the chassis and slide it towards the back of the computer 3 Replace the eight screws that secure the system board to the chassis 4 Connect the cables that you disconnected from the system board see System Board Components 5 Replace the processor see Replacing the Processor 6 Replace the processor fan and the heat sink assembly see Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly A CAUTI ON Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CAUTI ON Ensure that the heat sink assembly is correctly seated and secure 7 Replace the memory modules see Replacing the Memory Module s
24. eplacing the Top I O Panel 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Align the screw holes in the top I O panel with the screw holes in the top panel 3 Replace the two screws that secure the top I O panel to the top panel 4 Connect the top I O panel cables to the system board connectors F_USB3 and F_AUDIO1 see System Board Components 5 Replace the top cover see Replacing the Top Cover 6 Replace the optical drive see Replacing the Optical Drive 7 Replace the front bezel see Replacing the Front Bezel 8 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover 9 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and turn them on Back to Contents Page
25. er perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer 1 Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched 2 Turn off your computer see Turning Off Your Computer and all attached devices A CAUTI ON To disconnect a network cable first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device 3 Disconnect all telephone or network cables from the computer 4 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets 5 Disconnect all attached devices from your computer 6 Press and eject any installed cards from the 19 in 1 Media Card Reader 7 Press and hold the power button to ground the system board CAUTI ON 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 Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Front Bezel Dell Studio XPS 8000 Service Manual Removing the Front Bezel Replacing the Front Bezel gt PBR 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 www dell com regulatory_ compliance W
26. holes in the chassis fan with the screw holes in the chassis 3 Replace the four screws that secure the chassis fan to the chassis 4 Connect the chassis fan cable to the system board connector see System Board Components 5 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly A 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 A CAUTI ON The processor fan and heat sink assembly is a single unit Do not try to remove the fan separately Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover 3 Disconnect the processor fan cable from the system board connector see System Board Components 4 In diagonal order loosen the four captive screws that secure the processor fan and heat sink assembly to the chassis A CAUTI ON When you remove the processor fan and heat sink assembly lay it upside down or on its side to avoid damaging the heat sink thermal interface 5 Lift the processor fan and heat sink assembly out of the computer 1 system board connector 2 processor fan and heat sink assembly 3 captive screws a o Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly 1 Follow the procedures
27. igi 5 26 as 25 24 re 23 E z3 Hit J f 2 21 20 19 18 17 16 1514 13 3 processor fan connector 4 memory module connector CPU_FAN1 DIMM3 5 memory module connector memory module connector DIMM1 DIMM4 7 memory module connector main power connector PWR1 DIMM2 9 CMOS reset jumper CLR_CMOS1 password reset jumper PSWD1 11 SATA connector SATA1 SATA connector SATA2 13 power button connector FP1 SATA connector SATA4 15 front panel USB connector 16 front panel USB connector F_USB1 F_USB2 17 SATA connector SATA3 18 front panel USB connector F_USB3 19 front panel USB connector 20 front panel USB connector F_USB4 F_USB5 21 S PDIF connector SPDIF_OUT2 22 front panel audio connector F_AUDIO1 23 PCI card slot PCI1 24 PCI Express x1 card slot PCI EX1_1 25 battery socket BAT1 26 PCI Express x1 card slot PCI EX1_2 27 PCI Express x16 card slot PCI 28 chassis fan connector sys_fan1 E1_16X1 Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Dell Studio XPS 8000 Service Manual K NOTE A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer A CAUTI ON A CAUTI ON indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem A WARNING A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage personal injury or death Information in this
28. in Before You Begin 2 Clean the thermal grease from the bottom of the heat sink A CAUTI ON 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 3 Apply new thermal grease to the top of the processor 4 Align the four captive screws on the processor fan and heat sink assembly with the screw holes on the system board 5 In diagonal order tighten the four captive screws that secure the processor fan and heat sink assembly 6 Connect the processor fan and heat sink assembly cable to the system board connector see System Board Components 7 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover 8 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and turn them on Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Front USB Panel Dell Studio XPS 8000 Service Manual Removing the Front USB Panel Replacing the Front USB Panel 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 www dell com regulatory_compliance WARNING To guard against electrical shock always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover WARNING Do not operate your computer with any cover s including computer covers bezels filler bracke
29. ivers and software for your card see the documentation that shipped with the card Installed Sound Card 2 Network Card Enter system setup see System Setup Go to Onboard Audio Controller and then change the setting to Disabled Connect the external audio devices to the sound card s connectors Enter system setup see System Setup Go to Onboard LAN Controller and then change the setting to Disabled Connect the network cable to the network card s connector Back to Contents Page Removed 2 Enter system setup see System Setup Go to Onboard Audio Controller and then change the setting to Enabled Connect the external audio devices to the computer s back panel connectors Enter system setup see System Setup Go to Onboard LAN Controller and then change the setting to Enabled Connect the network cable to the integrated network connector Back to Contents Page Battery Dell Studio XPS 8000 Service Manual Removing the Battery Replacing the Battery gt PRP BP BP 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 www dell com regulatory_compliance WARNING A new battery can explode if it is incorrectly installed Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the ma
30. k bay through the front of the computer 5 Align the screw holes on the FlexDock with the screw holes on the drive panel 6 Replace the two screws that secure the FlexDock to the drive panel 7 Connect the FlexDock USB cable to the system board connector see System Board Components 8 Replace the front bezel see Replacing the Front Bezel 9 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover 10 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on Removing the Filler Bracket CAUTION To comply with FCC regulations it is recommended that you replace the filler bracket whenever the FlexDock or optical drive is removed from the computer 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover 3 Remove the front bezel see Removing the Front Bezel 4 Gently press the tab as shown in the illustration to release the filler bracket from the front bezel Replacing the Filler Bracket 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Align the tab in the filler bracket to the slot in the front bezel 3 Gently press the tab and push the filler bracket to fix it to the front bezel 4 Replace the front bezel see Replacing the Front Bezel 5 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover 6 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on Back to Contents
31. list K NOTE If you have selected a different model and want to start over again click Start Over on the top right of the menu 7 Click Confirm 8 A list of results appear on the screen Click BIOS 9 Click Download Now to download the latest BIOS file The File Download window appears 10 Click Save to save the file on your desktop The file downloads to your desktop 11 Click Close if the Download Complete window appears The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file 12 Double click the file icon on the desktop and follow the procedures on the screen Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Technical Overview Dell Studio XPS 8000 Service Manual Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components 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 www dell com regulatory_ compliance Inside View of Your Computer eal secondary hard drive graphics card bracket e systemboard 7 card retention came e power suppy gt ovimary optical ve 10_ econdary optical arve System Board Components o a0 J tlle falta E E Ba Ba Bg HS q A 23 0 thle hl E 27 o Aiai g
32. n Module 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover 3 Remove the front bezel see Removing the Front Bezel 4 Remove the optical drive see Removing the Optical Drive 5 Remove the top cover see Removing the Top Cover 6 Disconnect the power button module cable from the system board connector FP1 see System Board Components 7 Press the power button module tabs to release them from the top panel and lift the power button module power button module 3 siot 4 power button module tabs 4 8 Set the power button module aside in a secure location Replacing the Power Button Module 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Align and push the power button module tabs into the slots in the top panel 3 Connect the power button module cable to the system board connector FP1 see System Board Components 4 Replace the top cover see Replacing the Top Cover 5 Replace the optical drive see Replacing the Optical Drive 6 Replace the front bezel see Replacing the Front Bezel 7 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover 8 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and turn them on Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page System Board Dell Studio XPS 8000 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board gt PBR
33. nu choose the device you want to boot from For example if you are booting to a USB memory key highlight USB Flash Device and press lt Enter gt K NOTE To boot to a USB device the device must be bootable To ensure your device is bootable check the device documentation Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots 1 Enter system setup see Entering System Setup 2 Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot Device Configuration 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 3 Press the up and down arrow keys to move through the list of devices 4 Press plus or minus to change the boot priority of the device Clearing Forgotten Passwords A WARNING Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions that shipped with the computer A WARNING The computer must be disconnected from the electrical outlet to clear the Password setting 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover 3 Locate the 3 pin password reset jumper PSWD1 on the system board see System Board Components 4 Remove the 2 pin jumper plug from pins 2 and 3 and fix it on pins 1 and 2 5 Power on the system to clear the password 6 Turn off the computer and disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets 7 Remove
34. nufacturer Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions WARNING To guard against electrical shock always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover WARNING Do not operate your computer with any cover s including computer covers bezels filler brackets front panel inserts etc removed CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty Removing the Battery 5 Record all the screens in system setup see System Setup so that you can restore the correct settings after the new battery has been installed Follow the procedures in Before You Begin Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover Locate the battery socket on the system board see System Board Components CAUTION If you pry the battery out of its socket with a blunt object be careful not to touch the system board with the object Ensure that the object is inserted between the battery and the socket before you attempt to pry out the battery Otherwise you may damage the system board by prying off the socket or by breaking circuit traces on the system board Gently lift the battery with a plastic scribe from the battery socket on the system board 1 plastic scribe 2 battery Bfe socket _ 6 Set aside the battery in a secure location
35. omputer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance WARNING To guard against electrical shock always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover WARNING Do not operate your computer with any cover s including computer covers bezels filler brackets front panel inserts etc removed CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty NOTE The 3 5 inch FlexDock is not interchangeable with the hard drive carrier Hard Drive Removing the Hard Drive A CAUTION If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep back up your files before you begin this procedure Follow the procedures in Before You Begin Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover Disconnect the power and data cables from the hard drive NOTE If you are not replacing the hard drive at this time disconnect the other end of the data cable from the system board connector and set it aside You can use the data cable to install a hard drive at a later time Remove the graphics card bracket see Removing the Graphics Card Bracket Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to the drive panel To remove the secondary
36. ory Compliance Homepage at www dell com regulatory_compliance WARNING To guard against electrical shock always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover WARNING Do not operate your computer with any cover s including computer covers bezels filler brackets front panel inserts etc removed CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CAUTION Do not perform the following steps unless you are familiar with hardware removal and replacement Performing these steps incorrectly could damage your system board For technical service see the Setup Guide Removing the Processor 1 2 3 7 4 5 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CAUTION Despite having a plastic shield the heat sink assembly may be very hot during normal operation Ensure that it has had sufficient time to cool before you touch it Remove the processor fan and heat sink assembly from the computer see Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly NOTE Unless a new heat sink is required for the new processor reuse the original heat sink
37. p information about including installed hardware power changes to your current settings Press lt Enter gt to make changes to the option selected in Options conservation and security features your current settings Press lt ESC gt to return to the Options List List Scroll up and down the list with the up and down arrow keys As an option is highlighted the Options Field displays the option s current and available settings NOTE Not all settings listed in the Options Field are changeable Key Functions Appears below the Options Field and lists keys and their functions within the active system setup field System Setup Options K NOTE The items listed in this table may vary depending on your computer and installed devices System Info BIOS Info Displays the BIOS version number and date information Displays the system model number Asset Tag Displays the asset tag of the computer if present Displays the service tag of the computer Processor Type Processor Cache L2 Processor Cache L3 Memory Installed Memory Available Memory Speed Memory Technology Standard CMOS Features System Time System Date SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 eSATA Advanced BIOS Features CPU Feature USB Device Setting Advanced Chipset Features Onboard Audio Controller SATA Mode Onboard LAN Controller Onboard LAN
38. panel inserts etc removed gt PBR CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty Removing the Card Retention Bracket 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover 3 Remove the screw that secures the card retention bracket 4 Lift the card retention bracket and set it aside in a secure location 1 l screw 2 l card retention bracket Replacing the Card Retention Bracket 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Replace the card retention bracket ensuring that The guide clamp is aligned with the guide notch The top of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar The notch in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide guide clamps 2 card retention bracket alignment bar alignment guide filler bracket 6 guide notches 2 Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover 3 Remove the graphics card bracket see Removing the Graphics Card Bracket 4 Remove the primary hard drive if applicable see Removing the Hard Drive 5 Remove the card retention bracket see Removing the Card Retention Bracket 6 Disconnect any
39. placing the Top 1 0 Panel gt PBR 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 www dell com regulatory_ compliance WARNING To guard against electrical shock always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover WARNING Do not operate your computer with any cover s including computer covers bezels filler brackets front panel inserts etc removed CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty Removing the Top I O Panel K NOTE Note the routing of all cables as you remove them so that you can re route them correctly when installing the new top I O panel Follow the procedures in Before You Begin Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover Remove the front bezel see Removing the Front Bezel Remove the optical drive see Removing the Optical Drive Remove the top cover see Removing the Top Cover Disconnect the top I O panel cables from the system board connectors F_USB3 and F_AUDIO1 see System Board Components Remove the two screws that secure the top I O panel to the top panel 1 EN S SSS 8 Carefully remove the top I O panel from the computer R
40. ptical Drive 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover 3 Remove the front bezel see Removing the Front Bezel 4 Disconnect the power and data cables from the optical drive K NOTE If you are not replacing the optical drive at this time disconnect the other end of the data cable from the system board connector and set it aside You can use the data cable to install an optical drive at a later time 5 Remove the two screws that secure the optical drive to the drive panel 6 Push and slide the optical drive out through the front of the computer E screws 2 2 optical drive drive panel 4 SATA connector aata cable e power cawe 7 Set aside the optical drive in a secure location Replacing the Optical Drive 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Remove the screw from the old optical drive and insert it into the new optical drive 3 Gently slide the optical drive into the optical drive bay through the front of the computer 4 Align the screw holes in the optical drive with the screw holes in the drive panel 5 Replace the two screws that secure the optical drive to the drive panel 6 Connect the power and data cables to the optical drive see System Board Components 7 Replace the front bezel see Replacing the Front Bezel 8 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover 9
41. r attempts to boot from the primary hard drive If no operating system is on the drive the computer generates an error message CD DVD Drive The computer attempts to boot from the CD DVD drive If no CD DVD is in the drive or if the CD DVD has no operating system the computer generates an error message USB Flash Device Insert the memory device into a USB port and restart the computer When F12 Boot Menu appears in the screen press lt F12 gt The BIOS detects the device and adds the USB flash option to the boot menu K NOTE To boot to a USB device the device must be bootable To ensure that your device is bootable check the device documentation Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot You can use this feature to change the current boot sequence for example to boot from the CD DVD drive to run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc On completion of diagnostic tests the previous boot sequence is restored 1 If you are booting to a USB device connect the USB device to a USB connector 2 Turn on or restart your computer 3 When F2 Setup F12 Boot Menu appears on the screen press lt F12 gt If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop Then shut down your computer and try again The Boot Device Menu appears listing all available boot devices Each device has a number next to it 4 On the Boot Device Me
42. re to replace and tighten all screws may cause electrical shock as these screws are a key part of the system grounding 3 Replace the four screws that secure the power supply to the chassis 4 Connect the DC power cables to the system board and drives see System Board Components 5 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover 6 Check the voltage selector switch if applicable to ensure that the correct voltage is selected 7 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and turn them on Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Power Button Module Dell Studio XPS 8000 Service Manual Removing the Power Button Module Replacing the Power Button Module 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 www dell com regulatory_compliance WARNING To guard against electrical shock always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover WARNING Do not operate your computer with any cover s including computer covers bezels filler brackets front panel inserts etc removed gt PBR CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty Removing the Power Butto
43. s card bracket to the drive panel 4 Pivot the graphics card bracket up and lift it off the hinge clamp slot 1 hinge clamp slot 2 hinge clamp 3 screws 2 4 graphics card bracket 5 Set the graphics card bracket aside in a secure location Replacing the Graphics Card Bracket 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Align and insert the hinge clamp on the graphics card bracket into the hinge clamp slot on the chassis 3 Pivot the graphics card bracket downward 4 Replace the two screws that secure the graphics card bracket to the drive panel 5 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Memory Module s Dell Studio XPS 8000 Service Manual o Removing the Memory Module s o Replacing the Memory Module s WARNI NG 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 www dell com regulatory_compliance WARNI NG To guard against electrical shock always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover WARNING Do not operate your computer with any cover s including computer covers bezels filler brackets front panel inserts etc removed gt PBR CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your comp
44. ta Click Start Click the arrow a and then click Shut Down Windows 7 Click Start and click Shut Down 3 The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process is complete 4 Ensure that the computer is turned off If your computer did not automatically turn off when you shut down the operating system press and hold the power button until the computer turns off Safety I nstructions Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help ensure your own personal safety WARNI NG 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 www dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTI ON Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty A CAUTI ON 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 if you are disconnecting this type of cable press in on the locking tabs before you disconnect the cable As you pull connectors apart keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins Also before you connect a cable ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned A CAUTI ON To avoid damaging the comput
45. tch 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 to display and then press lt F2 gt If you press lt F2 gt before you are prompted this keystroke will be lost If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop Then shut down your computer see Turning Off Your Computer and try again System Setup Screens The system setup screen displays current or changeable configuration information for your computer Information on the screen is divided into three areas the options list active options field and key functions Menu Appears on top of the System Setup window This field provides a menu to access the System Setup options Press the up and down arrow keys to navigate As a Menu option is highlighted the Options List lists the options that define the hardware installed on you computer Options List Appears on the left side of the Options Field Appears on the right side of Options List and Help Appears on the right side System Setup window The field lists features contains information about each option listed in the Options List In of the System Setup window and that define the configuration of your computer this field you can view information about your computer and make contains hel
46. the front USB panel to the front panel 4 Connect the front USB panel cables to the system board connectors see System Board Components 5 Replace the front bezel see Replacing the Front Bezel 6 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover 7 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and turn them on Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Graphics Card Bracket Dell Studio XPS 8000 Service Manual o Removing the Graphics Card Bracket Replacing the Graphics Card Bracket WARNI NG 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 www dell com regulatory_compliance WARNI NG To guard against electrical shock always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover WARNI NG Do not operate your computer with any cover s including computer covers bezels filler brackets front panel inserts etc removed gt PR CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty Removing the Graphics Card Bracket 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover 3 Remove the two screws that secure the graphic
47. ts front panel inserts etc removed gt PBR CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty Removing the Front USB Panel K NOTE Note the routing of all cables as you remove them so that you can re route them correctly when installing the new front USB panel 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover 3 Remove the front bezel see Removing the Front Bezel CAUTI ON When sliding the front USB panel out of the computer be extremely careful Carelessness may result in damage to the cable connectors and the cable routing clips 4 Disconnect the front USB panel cables from the system board connectors see System Board Components 5 Remove the screw that secures the front USB panel to the front panel 6 Slide the front USB panel down to release the clamps from the front panel and pull it away A oe 1 front USB panel clamp slot 2 front USB panel Replacing the Front USB Panel A CAUTI ON Take care not to damage the cable connectors and the cable routing clips when sliding the front USB panel into the front USB panel clamp slot 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Align and slide the front USB panel clamp into the front USB panel clamp slot 3 Replace the screw that secures
48. uter Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty Removing the Memory Module s 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover 3 Locate the memory module s on the system board see System Board Components 4 Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector memory module connector a2 securing clip 5 Grasp the memory module and pull it upwards If the memory module is difficult to remove gently ease the memory module back and forth to remove it from the connector Replacing the Memory Module s 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CAUTION Do not install ECC memory modules gt Db gt CAUTI ON If you remove your original memory module s from the 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 module s installed in DI MM connectors 1 and
49. uter covers bezels filler brackets front panel inserts etc removed gt PBR CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty Removing the Top Cover 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover 3 Remove the front bezel see Removing the Front Bezel 4 Remove the optical drive see Removing the Optical Drive 5 Pull the release tab and slide the top cover towards the front of the computer to release the top cover tabs from the slots on the top panel 6 Pull the top cover away from the top panel m top cover tabs 2 slots top panel elesse T 7 Set the top cover aside in a secure location Replacing the Top Cover 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Align the tabs in the top cover with the slots in the top panel 3 Press and slide the top cover towards the back of the computer until it clicks in place 4 Replace the optical drive see Replacing the Optical Drive 5 Replace the front bezel see Replacing the Front Bezel 6 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover Back to Contents Page Back to Contents Page Top I O Panel Dell Studio XPS 8000 Service Manual Removing the Top 1 0 Panel Re
50. y Replacing the Power Supply 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 www dell com regulatory_ compliance WARNING To guard against electrical shock always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover WARNING Do not operate your computer with any cover s including computer covers bezels filler brackets front panel inserts etc removed gt PBR CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty Removing the Power Supply 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover 3 Disconnect the DC power cables from the system board and the drives see System Board Components 4 Remove all the cables from the securing clip on the side of the power supply 5 Remove the four screws that secure the power supply to the chassis 6 Press the power supply clamp to release the power supply from the chassis screws 4 poner supy falcone s pomersuoow camel Replacing the Power Supply 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin 2 Align the screw holes in the power supply with the screw holes in the chassis A WARNING Failu
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