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book.book Page 2 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. ____________________ Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2010 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
book.book Page 3 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM Contents 1 Technical Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside View of Your Computer Before You Begin 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Technical Specifications Recommended Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Computer Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
book.book Page 4 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM 5 6 7 8 Front Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Removing the Front Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Replacing the Front Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Graphics Card Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Removing the Graphics Card Bracket . . . . . . . . . . 31 Replacing the Graphics Card Bracket . . . . . . . . . 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
book.book Page 5 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM Removing the Hard Drive Cage . . . . . . . . . . 46 Removing the Secondary Hard Drive . . . . . . . 47 Replacing the Secondary Hard Drive . . . . . . . 48 . . . . . . . . . . 49 Replacing the Hard Drive Cage Replacing the Primary Hard Drive Optical Drive . . . . . . . . . 49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Removing the Optical Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Replacing the Optical Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 . .
book.book Page 6 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM 13 Bluetooth Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Removing the Bluetooth Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Replacing the Bluetooth Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . 71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 14 Power Button Module Removing the Power Button Module . . . . . . . . . . 73 Replacing the Power Button Module . . . . . . . . . . 75 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 15 Fans Chassis Fan . . . . . . . .
book.book Page 7 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM 18 Power Supply 93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Replacing the Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 19 System Board Removing the System Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Replacing the System Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 20 System Setup Utility Overview 101 . . . . . .
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book.book Page 9 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM 3 Technical Overview 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 avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer).
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book.book Page 13 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM 1 Before You Begin This manual provides instructions 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" on page 13 and "Safety Instructions" on page 14. • You have read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
book.book Page 14 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM 3 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 Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help ensure your own personal safety. WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
book.book Page 15 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM CAUTION: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate static electricity, which could harm internal components.
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book.book Page 17 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM 2 Computer 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 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.
book.book Page 18 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM 1 2 1 thumbscrew 2 computer cover Replacing the Computer Cover 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13. 2 Connect all the cables and fold the cables out of the way. 3 Ensure that no tools or extra parts are left inside the computer. 4 Align the tabs at the bottom of the computer cover with the slots located along the edge of the chassis. 5 Press the computer cover down and slide it towards the front of the computer.
book.book Page 19 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM 2 3 1 1 thumbscrew 3 computer cover 2 slots 7 Place the computer in an upright position.
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book.book Page 21 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM 3 Memory Module(s) 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.
book.book Page 22 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM 2 1 1 memory module connector 2 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 instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13. 2 Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector.
book.book Page 23 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM 2 1 1 matched memory modules in DIMM connectors 1 and 2 (white securing clips) 2 matched memory modules in DIMM connectors 3 and 4 (black securing clips) 3 Align the notch on the bottom of the memory module with the tab in the connector.
book.book Page 24 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM 4 2 3 1 1 cutouts (2) 2 tab 3 notch 4 memory module 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. 4 Insert the memory module into the connector until the memory module snaps into position. If you insert the memory module correctly, the securing clips snap into the cutouts at each end of the memory module.
book.book Page 25 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM 2 1 1 cutouts (2) 2 securing clip (snapped in position) 5 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 18). 6 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. If a message appears stating that the memory size has changed, press to continue. 7 Log on to your computer. To verify that the memory is installed correctly, click Start PanelSystem.
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book.book Page 27 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM 4 Front Bezel 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.
book.book Page 28 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM 1 2 3 4 5 1 front bezel 2 front panel slots (3) 3 front bezel tabs (4) 4 front bezel clamps (3) 5 front panel 6 Set aside the front bezel in a secure location.
book.book Page 29 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM Replacing the Front Bezel 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13. 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.
book.book Page 30 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM 1 front bezel 2 front bezel tabs (4) 3 front panel slots (3) 4 front bezel clamps (3) 5 front panel 4 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 18).
book.book Page 31 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM Graphics Card Bracket 5 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.
book.book Page 32 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM 1 2 1 screws (2) 2 graphics card bracket Replacing the Graphics Card Bracket 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13. 2 Align the screw holes on the graphics card bracket with the screw holes on chassis. 3 Replace the two screws that secure the graphics card bracket to the chassis. 4 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 18).
book.book Page 33 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM 6 Wireless Mini-Card 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.
book.book Page 34 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM 2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 17). 3 Disconnect the antenna cable(s) from the Mini-Card. 1 2 3 1 antenna cables (2) 3 clips (2) 2 Mini-Card 4 Release the Mini-Card by pressing the clips on either side of the card. 5 Lift the Mini-Card away from the system-board connector.
book.book Page 35 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13. 2 Align the notch on the Mini-Card with the tab in the system-board connector. 3 Insert the Mini-Card at a 45-degree angle into the system-board connector. 4 Press the other end of the Mini-Card down until it clicks into place. If you do not hear the click, remove the Mini-Card and reinstall it. 5 Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the WLAN card you are installing.
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book.book Page 37 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM 7 PCI Express Cards 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.
book.book Page 38 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM 1 2 1 screw 2 card retention bracket Replacing the Card Retention Bracket 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13. 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 on top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide.
book.book Page 39 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM 1 2 3 7 6 4 5 1 screw 2 guide clamps (2) 3 card retention bracket 4 alignment bar 5 alignment guide 6 filler bracket 7 guide notches (2) Removing PCI Express Cards 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13. 2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 17).
book.book Page 40 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM 3 Remove the graphics card bracket, if applicable (see "Removing the Graphics Card Bracket" on page 31). 4 Remove the card retention bracket (see "Removing the Card Retention Bracket" on page 37). 5 Disconnect any cables connected to the card, if applicable. 6 Remove the PCI Express card from the card slot: • For a PCI Express x1 card, grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector.
book.book Page 41 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM 7 If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening. 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 Express Cards 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13. 2 Prepare the card for installation.
book.book Page 42 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM 5 Connect any cables that should be attached to the card. See the documentation that shipped with the card for information about the card’s cable connections. CAUTION: 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. 6 Replace the graphics card bracket, if applicable (see "Replacing the Graphics Card Bracket" on page 32).
book.book Page 43 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM Installed Removed Sound card 1 Enter system setup (see 1 Enter system setup (see Network card 1 Enter system setup (see 1 Enter system setup (see "System Setup Utility" on page 103) 2 Go to Onboard Audio Controller and then change the setting to Disabled. 3 Connect the external audio devices to the sound card’s connectors. "System Setup Utility" on page 103) 2 Go to Onboard LAN Controller and then change the setting to Disabled.
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book.book Page 45 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM 8 Drives 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.
book.book Page 46 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM 5 Slide the hard drive out towards the back of the computer. 3 2 1 4 1 power cable 2 data cable 3 screws (4) 4 primary hard drive 6 If removing the hard drive changes the drive configuration, ensure that you reflect these changes in the system setup (see "System Setup Utility" on page 103). Removing the Hard Drive Cage 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13.
book.book Page 47 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM 3 Remove the primary hard drive (see "Removing the Primary Hard Drive" on page 45). 4 Remove the three screws that secure the hard drive cage to the chassis. 5 If applicable, disconnect the power and data cables from the secondary hard drive (see "System Board Components" on page 10). 6 Slide the hard drive cage towards the back of the chassis.
book.book Page 48 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM 2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 17). 3 Remove the primary hard drive (see "Removing the Primary Hard Drive" on page 45). 4 Remove the hard drive cage (see "Removing the Hard Drive Cage" on page 46). 5 Remove the four screws that secure the secondary hard drive to the hard drive cage. 6 Slide the secondary hard drive away from the hard drive cage.
book.book Page 49 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM 2 Check the documentation that shipped with the hard drive to verify that it is configured for your computer. 3 Slide the secondary hard drive into the hard drive cage. 4 Align the screw holes on the secondary hard drive with the screw holes on the hard drive cage. 5 Replace the four screws that secure the secondary hard drive to the hard drive cage. Replacing the Hard Drive Cage 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13.
book.book Page 50 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM 10 Check the System Setup for drive configuration changes (see "System Setup Utility" on page 103). Optical Drive Removing the Optical Drive 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13. 2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 17). 3 Remove the front bezel (see "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 27). 4 Disconnect the power and data cables from the optical drive.
book.book Page 51 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM 3 4 2 1 1 power cable 2 data cable 3 screws (2) 4 optical drive 7 Set aside the optical drive in a secure location. Replacing the Optical Drive 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13. 2 Remove the screw from the old optical drive and insert it in the new optical drive.
book.book Page 52 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM 1 1 screw 3 To install a secondary optical drive, insert a screw driver and twist it to remove the break-away metal plate. 4 Pull the break-away metal plate away from the chassis.
book.book Page 53 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM 1 1 break-away metal plate 5 Gently slide the optical drive into the optical drive bay through the front of the computer. 6 Align the screw holes on the optical drive with the screw holes on the chassis. 7 Replace the two screws that secure the optical drive to the chassis.
book.book Page 54 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM 8 Connect the power and data cables to the optical drive (see "System Board Components" on page 10). 9 Replace the front bezel (see "Replacing the Front Bezel" on page 29). 10 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 18). 11 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 12 See the documentation that shipped with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation.
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book.book Page 56 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM Replacing the Media Card Reader 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13. 2 Gently slide the Media Card Reader guides into the slots in the top panel. 3 Replace the two screws that secure the Media Card Reader to the front panel. 4 Connect the Media Card Reader cable to the system board connector F_USB1 (see "System Board Components" on page 10). 5 Replace the top cover (see "Replacing the Top Cover" on page 59).
book.book Page 57 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM 9 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.
book.book Page 58 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM 4 5 3 2 1 1 slots 2 release tab 3 top cover tabs 4 top panel 5 top cover 7 Set the top cover aside in a secure location.
book.book Page 59 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM Replacing the Top Cover 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13. 2 Align the tabs on the top cover with the slots on the top panel. 3 Press and slide the top cover towards the back of the computer, until it clicks into place. 4 Replace the optical drive (see "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 51). 5 Replace the front bezel (see "Replacing the Front Bezel" on page 29).
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book.book Page 61 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM 10 Top I/O 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.
book.book Page 62 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM 1 2 3 1 screws (2) 3 top panel 2 top I/O panel 8 Carefully remove the top I/O panel from the top panel.
book.book Page 63 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM Replacing the Top I/O Panel 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13. 2 Align the screw holes on the top I/O panel with the screw holes on 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" on page 10). 5 Replace the top cover (see "Replacing the Top Cover" on page 59).
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book.book Page 65 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM 11 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.
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book.book Page 67 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM Replacing the Front USB Panel CAUTION: To avoid damage to the cable connectors and the cable routing clips, carefully slide the front USB panel into the front USB panel clamp slot. 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13. 2 Align and slide the front USB panel clamps into the front USB panel clamp slot. 3 Replace the screw that secures the front USB panel to the front panel.
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book.book Page 69 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM 12 Bluetooth 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.
book.book Page 70 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM 2 1 3 4 1 Bluetooth assembly 2 Bluetooth assembly tab 3 Bluetooth assembly cable 4 front panel 7 Set the Bluetooth assembly aside in a secure location.
book.book Page 71 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM Replacing the Bluetooth Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13. 2 Slide the Bluetooth assembly cable through the slot on the front panel. 3 Align the Bluetooth assembly tab with the Bluetooth assembly slot in the front panel. 4 Press in on the Bluetooth assembly tab, and push it towards the front panel until it clicks into place.
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book.book Page 73 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM 13 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.
book.book Page 74 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM 1 2 4 3 1 cable 2 power button module 3 slot 4 power button module tabs (4) 8 Set the power button module aside in a secure location.
book.book Page 75 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM Replacing the Power Button Module 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13. 2 Align and push the power button module tabs into the slots on the top panel. 3 Connect the power button module cable to the system board connector, F_PANEL (see "System Board Components" on page 10). 4 Replace the top cover (see "Replacing the Top Cover" on page 59). 5 Replace the optical drive (see "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 51).
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book.book Page 77 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM Fans 14 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.
book.book Page 78 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM 2 1 1 screws (4) 2 chassis fan Replacing the Chassis Fan 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13. 2 Align the screw holes on the chassis fan with the screw holes on 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 SYS_FAN1 (see "System Board Components" on page 10).
book.book Page 79 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly 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. CAUTION: 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 instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13.
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book.book Page 81 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13 2 Clean the thermal grease from the bottom of the heat-sink. CAUTION: Ensure that you apply new thermal grease. New thermal grease is critical for ensuring adequate thermal bonding, which is a requirement for optimal processor operation. 3 Apply new thermal grease to the top of the processor.
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book.book Page 83 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM 15 Processor 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.
book.book Page 84 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM 4 Press the release lever down and then pull it outwards to release it from the tab that secures it. 5 Extend the release lever completely to open the processor cover. 3 1 1 2 processor cover 2 tab 3 release lever CAUTION: 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.
book.book Page 85 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM 1 processor 2 socket Replacing the Processor CAUTION: Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the back of the computer. CAUTION: 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" on page 13. 2 Unpack the new processor, being careful not to touch the underside of the processor.
book.book Page 86 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM 1 socket 2 processor 4 alignment notches (2) 5 processor pin-1 indicator 3 alignment tabs (2) CAUTION: Ensure that the processor cover notch is positioned underneath the alignment post. 6 When the processor is fully seated in the socket, close the processor cover. 7 Pivot the release lever down and place it under the tab on the processor cover.
book.book Page 87 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM CAUTION: Ensure that you apply new thermal grease. New thermal grease is critical for ensuring adequate thermal bonding, which is a requirement for optimal processor operation. 9 Apply the new thermal grease to the top of the processor. 10 Replace the processor fan and heat-sink assembly (see "Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly" on page 81). CAUTION: Ensure that the processor fan and heat-sink assembly is correctly seated and secure.
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book.book Page 89 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM 16 Coin-Cell Battery 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 manufacturer.
book.book Page 90 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM 3 1 2 1 battery-release lever 3 battery socket 2 coin-cell battery 6 Set aside the battery in a secure location. Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13 2 Insert the new coin-cell battery (CR2032) into the socket with the side labeled "+" facing up, and press the coin-cell battery into place.
book.book Page 91 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM 1 2 1 coin-cell battery 2 battery socket 3 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 18). 4 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 5 Enter system setup (see "System Setup Utility" on page 103) and restore the settings you recorded in step 1.
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book.book Page 93 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM 17 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.
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book.book Page 95 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM Replacing the Power Supply 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13. 2 Slide the power supply towards the back of the chassis. 3 Align the screw holes on the power supply with the screw holes on the chassis. WARNING: Failure to replace and tighten all screws may cause electrical shock as these screws are a key part of the system grounding. 4 Replace the four screws that secure the power supply to the chassis.
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book.book Page 97 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM 18 System Board 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.
book.book Page 98 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM 8 Disconnect all cables connected to the system board (see "System Board Components" on page 10). Note the routing of all cables as you remove them so that you can re-route them correctly after installing the new system board. 9 Remove the eight screws that secure the system board to the chassis.
book.book Page 99 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM 10 Lift the system board up and out of the chassis. 11 Compare the system board that you removed with the replacement system board to ensure that they are identical. 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. NOTE: Jumper settings on the replacement system board is preset at the factory.
book.book Page 100 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM 12 Flash the system BIOS, as needed. NOTE: For information on flashing the system BIOS, see "Flashing the BIOS" on page 115.
book.book Page 101 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press during POST to enter the system setup program. 3 From the main tab enter the service tag in the Set Service Tag field. NOTE: Set Service Tag field allows you to enter the service tag manually only when the service tag is absent.
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book.book Page 103 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM System Setup Utility 19 Overview Use the system setup utility 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 CAUTION: Unless you are an expert computer user, do not change the settings for this program.
book.book Page 104 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM Setup Item — This field appears on the left side of the system setup window. The field is a scrollable list containing features that define the configuration of your computer, including installed hardware, power conservation, and security features. Scroll up and down the list with the up- and down-arrow keys. As an option is highlighted, the Help Screen displays more information about that option and available settings.
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book.book Page 109 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM Exit options Provides options to Save Changes and Reset, Discard Changes and Reset, and Load Defaults Boot Sequence This feature allows you to change the boot sequence for devices. Boot Options • USB Floppy — The computer attempts to boot from the USB floppy disk drive. If no operating system is on the floppy disk, the computer generates an error message. • Hard Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the primary hard drive.
book.book Page 110 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM 1 If you are booting from a USB device, connect the USB device to a USB connector. 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 3 When F2 Setup, F12 Boot Options appears in the lower-right corner of the screen, press . NOTE: 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.
book.book Page 111 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13. 2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 17). 3 Locate the 3-pin password reset jumper (PSWD) on the system board. (see "System Board Components" on page 10).
book.book Page 112 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM 5 Turn on the computer to clear the password. 6 Turn off the computer and disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets. 7 Remove 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" on page 18). 9 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and turn them on.
book.book Page 113 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM 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 "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 18). 8 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and turn them on.
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book.book Page 115 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM 20 Flashing the BIOS The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board. To flash the BIOS: 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Go to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer. NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located on a label on the top of your computer. If you have your computer’s Service Tag: a Click Enter a Tag.
book.book Page 116 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM 8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions that appear on the screen.