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OM_Book.book Page 2 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. ____________________ Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2012 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
OM_Book.book Page 3 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM Contents 1 Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices . Recommended Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 11 12 . . . . . . 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 2 After Working Inside Your Computer . 3 Technical Overview . Inside View of Your Computer . System-Board Components . .
OM_Book.book Page 4 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 10 Removing the System-Board Shield . Prerequisites . Procedure . . . . . . . . . 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Replacing the System-Board Shield . Procedure . . Postrequisites . . . . . . . 33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Removing the Power-Supply Unit Prerequisites .
OM_Book.book Page 5 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 20 Removing the Hard Drive Prerequisites . Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Replacing the Hard Drive Procedure . . Postrequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OM_Book.book Page 6 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 30 Removing the mSATA Mini-Card Prerequisites . Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Replacing the mSATA Mini-Card . Procedure . . Postrequisites . . . . . . . . . . 73 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 73 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Removing the Processor Heat-Sink Fan .
OM_Book.book Page 7 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 40 Removing the I/O Panel. Prerequisites . Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 91 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Replacing the I/O Panel . Procedure . . Postrequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OM_Book.book Page 8 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 50 Removing the System Board . Prerequisites . Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Replacing the System Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Postrequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Entering the Service Tag in system setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OM_Book.book Page 9 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 60 Removing the Display Panel Prerequisites . Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 133 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Replacing the Display Panel Procedure . . Postrequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 140 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Removing the Camera Module . Prerequisites .
OM_Book.book Page 10 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 70 System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Entering System Setup . . . . . . Changing Boot Sequence . . . . Clearing Forgotten Passwords . Clearing CMOS Settings . . . . . 71 Flashing the BIOS . 10 | Contents 157 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 157 162 163 164 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OM_Book.book Page 11 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 1 Before You Begin Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices CAUTION: 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 Click Start and click Shut Down. Microsoft Windows shuts down and then the computer turns off.
OM_Book.book Page 12 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and ensure your personal safety. 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.
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OM_Book.book Page 15 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 3 Technical Overview 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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 19 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 4 Removing the Back Cover 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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 21 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 5 Replacing the Back Cover 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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 23 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 6 Removing the Converter Board 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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 25 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 7 Replacing the Converter Board 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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 27 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 8 Removing the Optical Drive 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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
OM_Book.book Page 28 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 3 4 Remove the screws that secure the optical-drive brackets to the optical drive. Remove the optical-drive brackets from the optical drive.
OM_Book.book Page 29 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 9 Replacing the Optical Drive 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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 31 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 10 Removing the System-Board Shield 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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 33 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 11 Replacing the System-Board Shield 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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 35 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 12 Removing the Power-Supply Unit 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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
OM_Book.book Page 36 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 7 Lift the power-supply unit off the computer base.
OM_Book.book Page 37 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 13 Replacing the Power-Supply Unit 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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 39 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 14 Removing the Memory Module(s) 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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
OM_Book.book Page 40 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 3 4 Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory-module connector until the memory module pops up. Remove the memory module from the memory-module connector.
OM_Book.book Page 41 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 15 Replacing the Memory Module(s) 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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 43 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 16 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 45 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 17 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 47 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 18 Removing the Stand 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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 49 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 19 Replacing the Stand 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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 51 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 20 Removing the Hard Drive 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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
OM_Book.book Page 52 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 3 Remove the screws that secure the straps to the hard drive and remove the straps from the hard drive.
OM_Book.book Page 53 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 21 Replacing the Hard Drive 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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 55 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 22 Removing the Hard-Drive Cage 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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 57 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 23 Replacing the Hard-Drive Cage 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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 59 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 24 Removing the Power-Supply Fan 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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 61 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 25 Replacing the Power-Supply Fan 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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 63 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 26 Removing the TV-Tuner Mini-Card 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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 65 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 27 Replacing the TV-Tuner Mini-Card 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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 67 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 28 Removing the Wireless Mini-Card 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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
OM_Book.book Page 68 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 3 Slide and remove the wireless mini-card out of the wireless mini-card connector.
OM_Book.book Page 69 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 29 Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card 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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 71 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 30 Removing the mSATA Mini-Card 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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 73 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 31 Replacing the mSATA Mini-Card 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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 75 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 32 Removing the Processor Heat-Sink Fan 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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 77 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 33 Replacing the Processor Heat-Sink Fan 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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 79 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 34 Removing the Processor Heat-Sink 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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 81 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 35 Replacing the Processor Heat-Sink 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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 83 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 36 Removing the Processor 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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 85 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 37 Replacing the Processor 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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
OM_Book.book Page 86 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM Postrequisites 1 Replace the processor heat-sink. See "Replacing the Processor Heat-Sink" on page 81. 2 Replace the system-board shield. See "Replacing the System-Board Shield" on page 33. Replace the back cover. See "Replacing the Back Cover" on page 21.
OM_Book.book Page 87 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 38 Removing the Trim Cover 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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 89 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 39 Replacing the Trim Cover 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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 91 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 40 Removing the I/O Panel 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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 93 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 41 Replacing the I/O Panel 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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 95 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 42 Removing the Inner Frame 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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 97 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 43 Replacing the Inner Frame 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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 99 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 44 Removing the I/O-Board 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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
OM_Book.book Page 100 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 5 6 Remove the TV-in port cable and the infrared-emitter port cable from their routing guides. Lift the I/O-board assembly off the computer base. 1 2 3 4 5 7 1 power-supply light cable 2 power-port cable 3 TV-in port cable 4 infrared-emitter port cable 5 I/O-board assembly Push the securing tabs outward to release the I/O board and then lift the I/O board away from the I/O-board bracket.
OM_Book.book Page 101 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 45 Replacing the I/O Board 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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 103 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 46 Removing the TV-In Port 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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 105 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 47 Replacing the TV-In Port 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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 107 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 48 Removing the Infrared-Emitter Port 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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
OM_Book.book Page 108 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM Procedure 1 Remove the nut that secures the infrared-emitter port to the I/O-board bracket. 2 Remove the infrared-emitter port and the infrared-emitter port cable from the I/O-board assembly.
OM_Book.book Page 109 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 49 Replacing the Infrared-Emitter Port 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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 111 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 50 Removing the System Board 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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 113 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 51 Replacing the System Board 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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
OM_Book.book Page 114 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM Postrequisites 1 Replace the processor. See "Replacing the Processor" on page 85. 2 Replace the processor heat-sink. See "Replacing the Processor Heat-Sink" on page 81. Replace the wireless mini-card. See "Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card" on page 69. Replace the mSATA mini-card. See "Replacing the mSATA Mini-Card" on page 73. Replace the TV-tuner mini-card. See "Replacing the TV-Tuner Mini-Card" on page 65. Replace the memory modules.
OM_Book.book Page 115 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 52 Removing the Speakers 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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 117 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 53 Replacing the Speakers 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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 119 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 54 Removing the Power-Button Assembly 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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 121 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 55 Replacing the Power-Button Assembly 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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 123 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 56 Removing the Side I/O-Board 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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
OM_Book.book Page 124 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the side I/O-board shield to the computer base. 2 Remove the side I/O-board shield. 1 2 3 4 3 124 1 grounding cable 2 side I/O-board 3 screws (2) 4 side-I/O-board shield Gently lift the side I/O-board starting from the inner edge and then ease the ports on the side I/O-board out of the slots on the computer base.
OM_Book.book Page 125 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 57 Replacing the Side-I/O Board 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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 127 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 58 Removing the Middle Cover 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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
OM_Book.book Page 128 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM Procedure 1 Disconnect the display-backlight cable from the display assembly. 2 3 4 5 6 Remove the screw that secures the grounding cable to the computer base. Remove the plastic shield above the LVDS and display-power cables. Press the securing clips and disconnect the LVDS cable from the display assembly. Disconnect the touchscreen cable from the display assembly.
OM_Book.book Page 129 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 7 Remove the following cables from the routing guides on the middle frame: • LVDS cable • Display-power cable • Infrared-receiver cable • Camera cable • Hard-drive power and data cable • Optical-drive power and data cable • Converter cable • Power-button cable • Display-backlight cable 8 Lift the middle cover off the computer base.
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OM_Book.book Page 131 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 59 Replacing the Middle Cover 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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
OM_Book.book Page 132 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM Postrequisites 1 Replace the side I/O-board. See "Replacing the Side-I/O Board" on page 125. 2 3 4 5 6 Follow step 1 to step 3 in "Replacing the System Board" on page 113. Replace the converter board. See "Replacing the Converter Board" on page 25. Replace the power-supply unit. See "Replacing the Power-Supply Unit" on page 37. Replace the power-supply fan. See "Replacing the Power-Supply Fan" on page 61. Replace the processor heat-sink fan.
OM_Book.book Page 133 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 60 Removing the Display Panel 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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
OM_Book.book Page 134 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 6 Remove the plastic shield and remove the display-power, LVDS, and touchscreen cables from their routing guides. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7 8 9 10 134 1 LVDS cable 2 display-power cable 3 touchscreen cable 4 camera cable 5 infrared-module cable 6 wireless mini-card 7 wireless-antenna cables (2) 8 volume/display-settings controls cable Disconnect the display-backlight cable from the display assembly.
OM_Book.book Page 135 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 11 Remove the screws that secure the side I/O-board shield to the computer base and remove the side I/O-board shield.
OM_Book.book Page 136 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM WARNING: The middle cover is heavy when the components are attached to it. It is recommended that two people remove and replace the middle cover while the components are attached to it. 12 Using the hard-drive cage, gently lift the middle-cover assembly along with the components and ease the cables out of the slots. 2 1 1 13 hard-drive cage 2 middle-cover assembly Remove the side-I/O board.
OM_Book.book Page 137 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 14 15 Push the tabs and disconnect the ribbon cables from the display assembly. Peel off the tapes securing the ribbon cables to the display assembly. 1 2 3 16 17 1 tabs 3 tape 2 ribbon cables (6) Remove the screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base. Lift the display assembly from the computer base.
OM_Book.book Page 138 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 18 19 Remove the screws that secure the display brackets to the display panel. Remove the display brackets from the display panel.
OM_Book.book Page 139 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 61 Replacing the Display Panel 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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
OM_Book.book Page 140 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Route the display-power, LVDS, and touchscreen cables through their routing guides and replace the plastic shield. Route the camera and infrared-module cables through their routing guides and connect the cables to the system board. Route the wireless-antenna cables through their routing guides and connect the antenna cables to the wireless mini-card.
OM_Book.book Page 141 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 62 Removing the Camera Module 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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
OM_Book.book Page 142 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the camera assembly to the computer base. 2 Gently lift the camera assembly and disconnect the camera cable from the camera assembly. 1 3 2 3 4 1 screws (2) 3 camera cable camera assembly Loosen the captive screw that secures the camera module and the grounding cable to the camera assembly. Slide the camera module out of the camera bracket.
OM_Book.book Page 143 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 63 Replacing the Camera Module 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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 145 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 64 Removing the Microphone Modules 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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
OM_Book.book Page 146 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM Procedure 1 Disconnect the microphone cables from the microphone modules. 2 Using a plastic scribe, pull the securing tabs and slide the microphone module upward. 1 2 3 3 146 1 microphone cable 3 securing tab 2 microphone modules (2) Remove the microphone module out of the microphone-module socket.
OM_Book.book Page 147 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 65 Replacing the Microphone Modules 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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 149 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 66 Removing the Infrared (IR) Module 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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
OM_Book.book Page 150 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM Procedure 1 Lift the securing tab and slide the IR receiver out of the IR-receiver socket. 2 3 Ease the IR-activity light out of the IR-activity light socket. Remove the IR module from the computer base.
OM_Book.book Page 151 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 67 Replacing the Infrared (IR) Module 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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 153 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 68 Removing the Antenna Module(s) 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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
OM_Book.book Page 154 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM Procedure 1 Disconnect the wireless-antenna cables from the wireless mini-card. 2 Note the routing of the antenna cables and remove the cables from the routing guides. Peel the antennas modules off the computer base. Lift the antenna modules out of the computer base.
OM_Book.book Page 155 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 69 Replacing the Antenna Module(s) 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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 158 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM System Setup Screens The system setup screen displays current or changeable configuration information for your computer. Information on the screen is divided into three areas: the setup item, active help screen, and key functions. Setup Item — This field appears on the left side of the system setup window.
OM_Book.book Page 159 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM Main → Processor Information Processor Type Displays the processor type. Processor ID Displays the processor identification code. Processor Core Count Displays the number of processor cores in your computer. Processor L1 Cache Displays the processor’s total L1 cache size. Processor L2 Cache Displays the processor’s total L2 cache size. Processor L3 Cache Displays the processor’s total L3 cache size.
OM_Book.book Page 160 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM CPU XD Support If enabled, will allow your computer to use Executive Display (XD) to hinder software that exploits buffer overflows. Limit CPUID Value If enabled, limits the maximum value the processor CPUID function will support. Multi Core Support If enabled, allows your computer to use all cores available in the processor. Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology If enabled, allows your computer to use turbo boost when required.
OM_Book.book Page 161 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM Power Wake Up by Integrated LAN/WLAN If enabled, will wake the system using a network message AC Recovery Allows you to select the action the computer takes when power is restored. DeepSx Power Policies Allows you to configure the DeepSx mode. USB PowerShare in S4/S5 State Allows you to charge USB devices when the computer is in S4/S5 state.
OM_Book.book Page 162 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM Changing Boot Sequence Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot You can use this feature to change the current boot sequence, for example, to boot from the optical drive to run Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. The previous boot sequence is restored at the next boot. 1 If you are booting from a USB device, connect the USB device to a USB port. 2 3 Turn on (or restart) your computer.
OM_Book.book Page 163 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM Clearing Forgotten Passwords 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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. 1 Remove the back cover.
OM_Book.book Page 164 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM Clearing CMOS Settings 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 11. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. 1 Remove the back cover.
OM_Book.book Page 165 Friday, April 27, 2012 3:23 PM 71 Flashing the BIOS You may need to flash the BIOS when an update is available or after replacing the system board. To flash the BIOS: 1 Turn on the computer. 2 3 Go to support.dell.com/support/downloads. Locate the BIOS update file for your computer: NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located on a label at the back of your computer. For more information, see the Quick Start Guide that shipped with your computer.
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