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Dell™ XPS™ 8500
Owner’s Manualꢀꢀ
Regulatory model: D03Mꢀꢀ
Regulatory type: D03M005 ꢀ
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Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices .
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After Working Inside Your Computer
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Technical Overview
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Front View of Your Computer
Back View of Your Computer
Inside View of Your Computer .
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Removing the Computer Cover
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Memory Module(s)
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Contents
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Replacing Memory Module(s) .
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Contents
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PCI-Express x1 Card(s)
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Replacing the PCI-Express x1 Card(s).
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10 Wireless Mini-Card
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11 Mini-Card Antennas
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12 mSATA Drive
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Removing the mSATA Drive .
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Contents
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Postrequisites
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13 Hard Drive(s)
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Replacing the Primary Hard-Drive.
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14 Optical Drive(s)
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Secondary Optical-Drive.
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15 Media-Card Reader
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16 Top Cover
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18 Front USB Panel
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19 Power Button Module
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20 Chassis Fan
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Assembly
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Entering the Service Tag in BIOS
26 System Setup
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27 Flashing the BIOS
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28 Specifications
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Contents
Contents
11ꢀꢀ
12ꢀꢀ
Contents
1ꢀꢀ
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.
2ꢀꢀ Follow the instructions to shut down your computer based on the ꢀ
operating system installed on your computer.ꢀꢀ
•
Windows 8:
Move your mouse pointer to the upper-right or lower-right corner of
the screen to open the Charms sidebar, and then click Settings→ꢀ
Power→
Shutdown
.
•ꢀꢀ Windows 7:ꢀꢀ
Click Startꢀ
and click Shut Down.ꢀꢀ
Microsoft Windows shuts down and then the computer turns off.ꢀꢀ
NOTE: If you are using a different operating system, see the documentation of
your operating system for shut-down instructions.
3
4
Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical
outlets.
Disconnect all telephone cables, network cables, and attached devices
from your computer.
5ꢀꢀ Press and hold the power button, while the computer is unplugged, to ꢀ
ground the system board.ꢀꢀ
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.
Before you Begin
13
WARNING: Disconnect all power sources before opening the computer cover or
panels. After you finish working inside the computer, replace all covers, panels,
and screws before connecting to the power source.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer, ensure that the work surface is flat
and clean.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the components and cards, handle them by their
edges and avoid touching pins and contacts.
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician is authorized to remove the
computer cover and access any of the components inside the computer. See the
safety instructions for complete information about safety precautions, working
inside your computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.
CAUTION: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by
touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the
computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to
dissipate static electricity, which could harm internal components.
CAUTION: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab,
not on the cable itself. Some cables have connectors with locking tabs or
thumb-screws that you must disengage before disconnecting the cable. When
disconnecting cables, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector
pins. When connecting cables, ensure that the connectors and ports are correctly
oriented and aligned.
CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your
computer and then unplug the cable from the network device.
Recommended Tools
The procedures in this document may require the following tools:
•
•
•
Small Phillips screwdriver
Hex nut driver
Flash BIOS executable update program available at support.dell.com
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Before you Begin
2ꢀꢀ
After Working Inside Your Computer
After you complete replacement procedures, ensure the following:
•ꢀꢀ Replace all screws and ensure no stray screws remain inside your computer
•ꢀꢀ Connect any external devices, cables, cards, and any other part youꢀꢀ
removed before working on your computerꢀꢀ
•ꢀꢀ Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets
CAUTION: Before turning on your computer, replace all screws and ensure that
no stray screws remain in the computer. Failure to do so may damage your
computer.
•ꢀꢀ Turn on your computer.
After Working Inside Your Computer
15
16
After Working Inside Your Computer
3ꢀꢀ
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 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Technical Overview
17
1
3
5
7
9
media-card reader light
optical-drive covers (2)
optical-drive eject buttons (2)
accessory tray
2
4
6
8
media-card reader
USB 3.0 ports (2)
power button
headphone port
microphone port
10 USB 2.0 port
11 USB 2.0 port with PowerShare
Back View of Your Computerꢀꢀ
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2
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3
5
7
9
power port
2
4
6
8
network port
USB 3.0 ports (2)
HDMI port
USB 2.0 ports (4)
VGA port
optical S/P DIF port
expansion-card slots
audio ports
10 security-cable slot
11 padlock rings
Technical Overview
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1
3
5
7
9
chassis fan connector
(SYS_FAN 1)
2
4
6
8
power connector (PWR2)
processor socket
processor fan connector
(CPU_FAN)
memory module connector
(DIMM3)
memory module connector
(DIMM1)
memory module connector
(DIMM4)
memory module connector
(DIMM2)
main power connector
(PWR1)
10 password reset jumper (PSWD)
mSATA slot (MSATA1)
SATA 2.0 (3 Gb/s) drive connector
(SATA 2)
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13
12
SATA 2.0 (3 Gb/s) drive connector
(SATA 3)
front panel USB connector
(F_USB3)
14
15 front panel USB connector
(F_USB2)
16 SATA 2.0 (3 Gb/s) drive connector
(SATA 1)
17 CMOS reset jumper (RTCRST)
18 power button connector
(F_PANEL)
19 front panel USB connector
(F_USB1)
20 SATA 3.0 (6 Gb/s) drive connector
(SATA 0)
21 front panel USB connector
(F_USB4)
22 front panel audio connector
(F_AUDIO1)
23 PCI-Express x1 card slot
(PCI-EX1_3)
24 PCI-Express x1 card slot
(PCI-EX1_2)
25 PCI-Express x1 card slot
(PCI-EX1_1)
26 PCI-Express x16 card slot
(PCI-EX16_1)
27 Mini-Card slot
(PCIE_MINICARD)
28 battery socket (BATTERY)
22
Technical Overview
4ꢀꢀ
Computer 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 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Ensure that sufficient space exists to support the computer with the
computer cover removed—at least 30 cm (1 ft.) of desk top space.
Removing the Computer Cover
NOTE: Ensure that you remove the security cable from the security cable slot (if
applicable).
1
Lay the computer on its side with the computer cover facing up.
2ꢀꢀ Remove the thumbscrew that secures the computer cover to the chassis,
using a screw driver, if necessary.
3ꢀꢀ Release the computer cover by sliding it away from the front of the ꢀ
computer.ꢀꢀ
4
Lift the cover away from the computer and set it aside in a secure location.
Computer Cover
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1ꢀꢀ
2ꢀꢀ
1
thumbscrew
2
computer cover
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Computer Cover
Replacing the Computer Coverꢀꢀ
1
2
3
Connect all the cables and fold the 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.
4
5
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.
3
2
1
1
thumbscrew
2
slots
3
computer cover
6
Place the computer in an upright position.
7
Follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 15.
Computer Cover
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26ꢀꢀ
Computer Cover
5ꢀꢀ
Memory Module(s)
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on
page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1ꢀꢀ Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on ꢀ
page 23.ꢀꢀ
Removing Memory Module(s)
WARNING: The memory module(s) may become very hot during normal operation.
Allow the memory module(s) to cool before touching them.
1
Push the securing clips away from the memory module.
2ꢀꢀ Grasp the memory module and then gently ease the memory module out
of the memory-module connector.
1
2
1
securing clip
2
memory-module connector
Memory Module(s)
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Replacing Memory Module(s)
CAUTION: If the memory module is not installed correctly, your computer may not
boot.
CAUTION: If you remove the original memory module(s) from your computer
during a memory upgrade, keep them separate from any new module(s) that you
may have, even if you purchased the new module(s) from Dell. If possible, do not
pair an original memory module with a new memory module. Otherwise, your
computer may not start properly. The recommended memory configurations are:
matched memory modules installed in DIMM connectors 1 and 2 and another
matched memory modules installed in DIMM connectors 3 and 4.
Recommended memory configuration:
Typeꢀ
Slots
1600 MHz DDR3
Slots 1 and 2 or slots 1 through 4
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Memory Module(s)
1
Align the notch on the bottom of the memory module with the tab on the
memory-module connector.
1
2
3
4
1
memory module
tab
2
4
notch
3
cutouts (2)
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.
2ꢀꢀ Insert the memory module into the memory-module connector until the
memory module snaps into position and the securing clip locks in place.
1
1
securing clip (snapped in position)
Memory Module(s)
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6ꢀꢀ
Front Bezel
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on
page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1ꢀꢀ Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on
page 23.
Removing the Front Bezel
1
Place the computer in an upright position.
2ꢀꢀ Grasp and release the front bezel tabs sequentially, one at a time by moving
them outward from the front panel.
3ꢀꢀ Rotate and pull the front bezel away from the front of the computer to
release the front bezel clamps from the front panel slots.
Front Bezel
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2
3
4
5
1
3
5
front bezel
2
4
front panel slots (3)
front bezel tabs (4)
front panel
front bezel clamps (3)
4
Set aside the front bezel in a secure location.
32
Front Bezel
Replacing the Front Bezelꢀꢀ
1ꢀꢀ Align and insert the front bezel clamps into the front panel slots.
2ꢀꢀ Rotate the front bezel towards the computer until the front bezel tabs
snap into place.
1
2
3
4
5
1
3
5
front bezel
2
4
front bezel tabs (4)
front panel slots (3)
front panel
front bezel clamps (3)
Front Bezel
33
7ꢀꢀ
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on
page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1ꢀꢀ Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on
page 23.
Removing the Graphics-Card Bracket
1
2
3
Remove the screws that secure the graphics-card bracket to the chassis.ꢀꢀ
Lift the graphics-card bracket off the chassis.ꢀꢀ
Set the graphics-card bracket aside in a secure location.ꢀꢀ
Graphics-Card Bracket (optional)
35
1
2
1
screws (2)ꢀꢀ
2
graphics-card bracket
Replacing the Graphics-Card Bracket
1ꢀꢀ Align the screw holes on the graphics-card bracket with the screw holes on
chassis.
2ꢀꢀ Replace the screws that secure the graphics-card bracket to the chassis.
Postrequisites
1
Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on
page 25.
2
Follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 15.
36
Graphics-Card Bracket (optional)
8ꢀꢀ
Graphics 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 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
The system board of your computer is equipped with one PCI-Express x16
the system board, see "System-Board Components" on page 21
.
Prerequisites
1
Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on ꢀ
page 23.ꢀꢀ
2
Remove the graphics-card bracket, if applicable. See "Removing the ꢀ
Graphics-Card Bracket" on page 35.ꢀꢀ
Removing the Graphics Card
1
Remove the screw that secures the card-retention bracket to the chassis.
2
Lift the card-retention bracket and set it aside in a secure location.
Graphics Card
37
1
2
1
screwꢀꢀ
2
card-retention bracket
3ꢀꢀ Locate the graphics card (PCI-Express x16 card) on the system board. See
"System-Board Components" on page 21.
NOTE: Your graphics card may have power-cable connectors.
4ꢀꢀ Press the releasing clips on the power-cable connectors and disconnect the
power cable from the graphics card, if applicable.
NOTE: The appearance of the securing tab may be different on your
computer.
5ꢀꢀ Press and hold the securing tab on the card connector, grasp the card by its
top corners, and then ease the card out of the card connector.
38
Graphics Card
4
3
2
1
1
3
PCI-Express x16 connector
securing tab
2
4
graphics cardꢀꢀ
power cableꢀꢀ
Replacing the Graphics Card
1
Align the graphics card with the PCI-Express x16 card connector on the
system board.
2
Place the card in the connector and press down firmly. Ensure that the card
is firmly seated in the slot.
3
4
Connect the power cable to the graphics card, if applicable.
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.
Graphics Card
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5
Replace the screw that secures the card-retention bracket.
1
2
3
7
6
5
4
1
screw
2
4
6
guide clamps (2)
alignment bar
filler bracket
3
5
7
card-retention bracket
alignment guide
guide notches (2)
40
Graphics Card
42ꢀꢀ
Graphics Card
9ꢀꢀ
PCI-Express x1 Card(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
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1ꢀꢀ Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on
page 23.
2ꢀꢀ Remove the graphics-card bracket, if applicable. See "Removing the
Graphics-Card Bracket" on page 35.
PCI-Express x1 Card(s)
43
3
Locate the PCI-Express x1 card on the system board.
See "System-Board Components" on page 21.
4
5
Disconnect any cables connected to the card, if applicable.
Grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector.
2
1
1
PCI-Express x1 card slot
2
PCI-Express x1 card
PCI-Express x1 Card(s)
45
Replacing the PCI-Express x1 Card(s)
1
Place the PCI-Express x1 card in the slot on the system board and press
down firmly. Ensure that the PCI-Express x1 card is fully seated in the slot.
2
1
1
PCI-Express x1 card slot
2
PCI-Express x1 card
2
3
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.
Replace the screw that secures the card-retention bracket.
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PCI-Express x1 Card(s)
1
2
3
7
6
5
4
1
3
5
7
screw
2
guide clamps (2)
alignment bar
filler bracket
card-retention bracket
alignment guide
guide notches (2)
4
6
PCI-Express x1 Card(s)
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Postrequisites
1ꢀꢀ Replace the graphics-card bracket, if applicable. See "Replacing the
Graphics-Card Bracket" on page 36.
2ꢀꢀ Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on
page 25.
3ꢀꢀ Follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 15.
48
PCI-Express x1 Card(s)
10ꢀꢀ
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 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: When the Mini-Card is not in the computer, store it in protective
antistatic packaging (see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the
safety instructions that shipped with your computer).
NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Mini-Cards
from sources other than Dell.
installed.
Your computer supports one half Mini-Card slot for Wireless Local Area
Network (WLAN) and Bluetooth combo card.
Prerequisites
1ꢀꢀ Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on
page 23.
Wireless Mini-Card
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Replacing the Mini-Cardꢀꢀ
CAUTION: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. Use of
excessive force may damage the connectors.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the Mini-Card, ensure that there are no cables or
antenna cables under the Mini-Card.
1
2
Align the notch on the Mini-Card with the tab in the system-board
connector.
Insert the Mini-Card at a 45-degree angle into the system-board connector.
3ꢀꢀ Press the other end of the Mini-Card down into the slot on the system ꢀ
board and replace the screws that secure the Mini-Card to the system ꢀ
board.ꢀꢀ
4ꢀꢀ Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the Mini-Card you are
installing. The Mini-Card has two triangles marked on the label (black and
white):
triangle.
•ꢀꢀ Connect the white cable to the connector marked with a white
triangle.
Postrequisites
1ꢀꢀ Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" onꢀꢀ
page 25.ꢀꢀ
2
Follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 15.
Wireless Mini-Card
51
52
Wireless Mini-Card
11ꢀꢀ
Mini-Card Antennas
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on
page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1
Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on ꢀ
page 23.ꢀꢀ
2
3
Remove the front bezel. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 31.ꢀꢀ
Remove the top cover. See "Removing the Top Cover" on page 77.ꢀꢀ
Removing the Mini-Card Antennas
1
Disconnect the Mini-Card antenna cable(s) from the Mini-Card.
2
Make note of the Mini-Card antenna-cable routing and remove the cables
from the routing guides.
3
4
Remove the screws that secure the Mini-Card antennas to the top panel.
Lift the Mini-Card antennas to release them from the top panel.
Mini-Card Antennas
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2ꢀꢀ
1ꢀꢀ
3ꢀꢀ
4ꢀꢀ
1
3
Mini-Card antennas (2)
2
4
screws (4)
top panel
Mini-Card antenna cables
54
Mini-Card Antennas
Replacing the Mini-Card Antennas
1ꢀꢀ Place the Mini-Card antennas in position and replace the screws that
secure the Mini-Card antennas to the top panel.
2ꢀꢀ Route the Mini-Card antenna cables through the routing guides.
3ꢀꢀ Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the WLAN card you are
installing. The WLAN card has two triangles marked on the label (black
and white):
•ꢀꢀ Connect the black cable to the connector marked with a black
triangle.
triangle.
Postrequisites
1
2
3
Replace the top cover. See "Replacing the Top Cover" on page 78.
Replace the front bezel. See "Replacing the Front Bezel" on page 33.
Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on
page 25.
4
Follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 15.
Mini-Card Antennas
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Mini-Card Antennas
12ꢀꢀ
mSATA Drive
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on
page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1ꢀꢀ Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on
page 23.
Removing the mSATA Drive
1ꢀꢀ Locate the mSATA slot (MSATA1) on the system board. See ꢀ
"System-Board Components" on page 21.ꢀꢀ
2
3
Remove the screws that secure the mSATA drive to the system board.
Lift the mSATA drive away from the system-board connector.
mSATA Drive
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4
3
2
1
1
3
mSATA drive
notch
2
4
screws (2)ꢀꢀ
tabꢀꢀ
Replacing the mSATA Drive
CAUTION: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. Use of
excessive force may damage the connectors.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the mSATA drive, ensure that there are no cables
under the mSATA drive.
1
Align the notch on the mSATA drive with the tab in the system-board
connector.
2ꢀꢀ Insert the mSATA drive at a 45-degree angle into the system-boardꢀꢀ
connector.ꢀꢀ
3ꢀꢀ Press the other end of the mSATA drive down into the slot on the system
board and replace the screws that secure the mSATA drive to the system
board.
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mSATA Drive
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mSATA Drive
13ꢀꢀ
Hard Drive(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 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
WARNING: If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is hot,
do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive.
CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the hard drive while the computer is
on or in Sleep state.
hard drive.
Primary Hard-Drive
Prerequisites
1ꢀꢀ Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on ꢀ
page 23.ꢀꢀ
Removing the Primary Hard-Drive
1
2
3
Disconnect the power and data cables from the primary hard-drive.ꢀꢀ
Remove the screws that secure the hard drive to the chassis.ꢀꢀ
Slide the hard drive out towards the back of the computer.ꢀꢀ
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3
2
1
4
1
power cable
screws (4)
2
4
data cable
ꢀ
ꢀ
3
primary hard-driveꢀꢀ
Replacing the Primary Hard-Drive
1
Slide the primary hard-drive into the hard drive cage.ꢀꢀ
2
chassis.ꢀꢀ
3
4
Replace the screws that secure the primary hard-drive to the chassis.ꢀꢀ
Connect the power and data cables to the primary hard-drive.ꢀꢀ
Postrequisites
1
Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on
page 25.
2
Follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 15.
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Hard Drive(s)
Prerequisites
1ꢀꢀ Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on
page 23.
2ꢀꢀ Remove the primary hard-drive. See "Removing the Primary Hard-Drive"
on page 61.
Removing the Hard Drive Cage
1ꢀꢀ If applicable, disconnect the power and data cables from the secondary
hard-drive.
2ꢀꢀ Remove the screws that secure the hard drive cage to the chassis.
3ꢀꢀ Slide the hard drive cage towards the back of the chassis.
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3
2
1
4
5
1
power cable
2
4
data cable
3
5
screws (3)
hard drive cage
secondary hard-drive
Replacing the Hard Drive Cage
1ꢀꢀ Align the screw holes on the hard drive cage with the screw holes on the
chassis.
2ꢀꢀ Replace the screws that secure the hard drive cage to the chassis.
3ꢀꢀ If applicable, connect the power and data cables to the secondary hard-drive.
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Hard Drive(s)
Postrequisites
1ꢀꢀ Replace the primary hard-drive. See "Replacing the Primary Hard-Drive"
on page 62.
2ꢀꢀ Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on
page 25.
(optional)
Prerequisites
1ꢀꢀ Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on
page 23.
2ꢀꢀ Remove the primary hard-drive. See "Removing the Primary Hard-Drive"
on page 61.
3ꢀꢀ Remove the hard drive cage. See "Removing the Hard Drive Cage" on
page 63.
Removing the Secondary Hard-Drive
1ꢀꢀ Remove the screws that secure the secondary hard-drive to the hard drive
cage.
2ꢀꢀ Slide the secondary hard-drive away from the hard drive cage.
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3
2
1
1
3
secondary hard-drive
2
screws (4)ꢀꢀ
hard drive cageꢀꢀ
Replacing the Secondary Hard-Drive
1ꢀꢀ Slide the secondary hard-drive into the hard drive cage.
2
the hard drive cage.
3
cage.
Postrequisites
1
Replace the hard drive cage. See "Replacing the Hard Drive Cage" on
page 64.
2
Replace the primary hard-drive. See "Replacing the Primary Hard-Drive"
on page 62.
3ꢀꢀ Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on ꢀ
page 25.ꢀꢀ
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Hard Drive(s)
14ꢀꢀ
Optical Drive(s)
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on
page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1ꢀꢀ Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on
page 23.
2
Remove the front bezel. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 31.
Removing the Optical Drive
1
Disconnect the power and data cables from the optical drive.ꢀꢀ
2
Remove the screws that secure the optical drive to the chassis.ꢀꢀ
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67
3
Push and slide the optical drive out through the front of the computer.
NOTE: Repeat steps 1 to 3 to remove secondary optical-drive, if applicable.
3ꢀꢀ
4ꢀꢀ
2ꢀꢀ
1ꢀꢀ
1
3
power cable
screws (2)
2
4
data cable
optical drive
4
Set aside the optical drive in a secure location.
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Optical Drive(s)
Replacing the Optical Driveꢀꢀ
1ꢀꢀ Gently slide the optical drive into the optical-drive bay through the front
of the computer.
chassis.ꢀꢀ
4ꢀꢀ Connect the power and data cables to the optical drive.
Postrequisites
1ꢀꢀ Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on
page 25.
Secondary Optical-Drive
Prerequisites
1ꢀꢀ Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on
page 23.
2ꢀꢀ Remove the front bezel. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 31.
Optical Drive(s)
69
Installing a Secondary Optical-Drive
1
Insert a screw driver and twist it to remove the break-away metal plate.
2
Pull the break-away metal plate away from the chassis.
1
1
break-away metal plate
3
4
5
6
Gently slide the secondary optical-drive into the optical-drive bay through
the front of the computer.
Align the screw holes on the secondary optical-drive with the screw holes
on the chassis.
Replace the two screws that secure the secondary optical-drive to the
chassis.
Connect the power and data cables to the secondary optical-drive.
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Optical Drive(s)
72ꢀꢀ
Optical Drive(s)
15ꢀꢀ
Media-Card Reader
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on
page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1ꢀꢀ Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on
page 23.
2
3
4
Remove the front bezel. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 31.
Remove the optical drive. See "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 67.
Remove the top cover. See "Removing the Top Cover" on page 77.
Media-Card Reader
73
Removing the Media-Card Reader
1ꢀꢀ Remove the screws that secure the Media-Card Reader to the front panel.
The screws are located below the Media-Card Reader.
2ꢀꢀ Disconnect the Media-Card Reader cable from the system board ꢀ
connector F_USB1. See "System-Board Components" on page 21.ꢀꢀ
3ꢀꢀ Slide and lift the Media-Card Reader to remove it from the top panel.
1
2
3
4
5
6
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Media-Card Reader
1
3
5
Media-Card Reader guides (2)
top panel
2
4
6
slots (2)ꢀꢀ
Media-Card Readerꢀꢀ
screws (2)
Replacing the Media-Card Reader
1
2
3
Gently slide the Media-Card Reader guides into the slots in the top panel.
Replace the screws that secure the Media-Card Reader to the front panel.
Connect the Media-Card Reader cable to the system board connector
F_USB1. See "System-Board Components" on page 21.
Postrequisites
1
2
3
4
Replace the top cover. See "Replacing the Top Cover" on page 78.
Replace the optical drive. See "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 69.
Replace the front bezel. See "Replacing the Front Bezel" on page 33.
Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on
page 25.ꢀꢀ
5
Follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 15.ꢀꢀ
Media-Card Reader
75
76
Media-Card Reader
16ꢀꢀ
Top Cover
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on
page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1ꢀꢀ Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on
page 23.
2
3
Remove the front bezel. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 31.
Remove the optical drive. See "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 67.
Removing the Top Cover
1ꢀꢀ 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.
2
3
Pull the top cover away from the top panel.
Set the top cover aside in a secure location.
Top Cover
77
Postrequisitesꢀꢀ
1
2
3
Replace the optical drive. See "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 69.
Replace the front bezel. See "Replacing the Front Bezel" on page 33.
Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on
page 25.
4
Follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 15.
Top Cover
79
80ꢀꢀ
Top Cover
17ꢀꢀ
Top I/O Panel
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on
page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1
Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on
page 23.
2
3
4
Remove the front bezel. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 31.
Remove the optical drive. See "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 67.
Remove the top cover. See "Removing the Top Cover" on page 77.
Removing the Top I/O Panel
1
Disconnect the top I/O panel cables from the system board connectors,
F_USB3 and F_AUDIO1. See "System-Board Components" on page 21.
2
3
Remove the screws that secure the top I/O panel to the top panel.
Carefully remove the top I/O panel from the top panel.
Top I/O Panel
81
1
2
3
1
3
screws (2)
top panel
2
top I/O panel
82
Top I/O Panel
Replacing the Top I/O Panelꢀꢀ
1ꢀꢀ Align the screw holes on the top I/O panel with the screw holes on the top
panel.
and F_AUDIO1. See "System-Board Components" on page 21.
Postrequisites
1
2
3
4
Replace the top cover. See "Replacing the Top Cover" on page 78.
Replace the optical drive. See "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 69.
Replace the front bezel. See "Replacing the Front Bezel" on page 33.
Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on
page 25.
5
Follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 15.
Top I/O Panel
83
84ꢀꢀ
Top I/O Panel
18ꢀꢀ
Front USB Panel
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on
page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1ꢀꢀ Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on ꢀ
page 23.ꢀꢀ
2
Remove the front bezel. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 31.
CAUTION: 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.
NOTE: Note the routing of all cables as you remove them so that you can
re-route them correctly after you replace the front USB panel.
1ꢀꢀ Disconnect the front USB panel cables from the system board connector
F_USB2. See "System-Board Components" on page 21.
2
Remove the screw that secures the front USB panel to the front panel.
3ꢀꢀ Slide the front USB panel down to release the clamps from the front panel
and pull it away.
Front USB Panel
85
1
2
3
4
1
3
front USB panel clamp slot
front USB panel
2
4
clamps (2)
screw
Replacing the Front USB Panel
1
Align and slide the front USB panel clamps into the front USB panel
clamp slot.
2
3
Replace the screw that secures the front USB panel to the front panel.
Connect the front USB panel cables to the system board connector
F_USB2. See "System-Board Components" on page 21.
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Front USB Panel
88
Front USB Panel
19ꢀꢀ
Power Button Module
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on
page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1ꢀꢀ Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on
page 23.
2
3
4
Remove the front bezel. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 31.
Remove the optical drive. See "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 67.
Remove the top cover. See "Removing the Top Cover" on page 77.
Power Button Module
89
Removing the Power Button Module
1ꢀꢀ Disconnect the power button module cable from the system board
connector, F_PANEL. See "System-Board Components" on page 21.
2ꢀꢀ Press the power button module tabs and lift the power button module to
release it from the top panel.
1
2
3
4
1
3
cable
2
4
power button module
slot
power button module tabs (4)
90
Power Button Module
Replacing the Power Button Moduleꢀꢀ
1ꢀꢀ Align and push the power button module tabs into the slots on the top
panel.
Postrequisites
1
2
3
4
Replace the top cover. See "Replacing the Top Cover" on page 78.
Replace the optical drive. See "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 69.
Replace the front bezel. See "Replacing the Front Bezel" on page 33.
Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on
page 25.
5
Follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 15.
Power Button Module
91
92
Power Button Module
Chassis Fanꢀꢀ
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on
page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1ꢀꢀ Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on
page 23.
Chassis Fan
93
Removing the Chassis Fan
1ꢀꢀ Disconnect the chassis fan cable from the system board connector
SYS_FAN1. See "System-Board Components" on page 21.
2ꢀꢀ Remove the screws that secure the chassis fan to the chassis.
3ꢀꢀ Slide and lift the chassis fan away from the computer as shown in the
illustration.
2
1
1
screws (4)ꢀꢀ
2
chassis fan
94
Chassis Fan
Replacing the Chassis Fan
1
2
3
Replace the screws that secure the chassis fan to the chassis.ꢀꢀ
Connect the chassis fan cable to the system board connector SYS_FAN1. ꢀ
See "System-Board Components" on page 21.
Postrequisites
1ꢀꢀ Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" onꢀꢀ
page 25.ꢀꢀ
2ꢀꢀ Follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 15.
Chassis Fan
95
96ꢀꢀ
Chassis Fan
21ꢀꢀ
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Processor Fan and Heat-Sink
Assembly
WARNING: The heat sink may be very hot during normal operation. Provide
sufficient time for the heat-sink to cool before you touch it.
Prerequisites
1ꢀꢀ Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on ꢀ
page 23.ꢀꢀ
Removing the 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: To ensure maximum cooling for the processor, do not touch the heat
transfer areas on the processor fan and heat-sink assembly. The oils in your skin
can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal grease.
CAUTION: The processor fan and heat-sink assembly is a single unit. Do not try to
remove the fan separately.
1ꢀꢀ Disconnect the processor fan cable from the system board connector, ꢀ
CPU_FAN. See "System-Board Components" on page 21. ꢀ
2ꢀꢀ Using a flat-blade screwdriver loosen the four captive screws that secure
the processor fan and heat-sink assembly to the system board.
Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly
97
3
Lift the processor fan and heat-sink assembly out of the computer.
1 ꢀ
2 ꢀ
3
1
processor fan and heat-sink assembly
captive screws (4)
2
processor fan cable
3
98
Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly
Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink
Assembly
1
2
3
4
Clean the thermal grease from the bottom of the heat-sink.
Place the processor fan and heat-sink assembly over the processor.
Align the captive screws on the processor fan and heat-sink assembly with
the screw holes on the system board.
assembly to the system board.
6ꢀꢀ Connect the processor fan cable to the system board connector,ꢀꢀ
CPU_FAN. See "System-Board Components" on page 21.ꢀꢀ
Postrequisites
1ꢀꢀ Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" onꢀꢀ
page 25.ꢀꢀ
2ꢀꢀ Follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 15.
Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly
99
100
Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly
Processor
shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 13.
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance
Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1ꢀꢀ Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on ꢀ
page 23.ꢀꢀ
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.
NOTE: Unless a new processor fan and heat-sink assembly is required for the new
processor, reuse the original processor fan and heat-sink assembly when you
replace the processor.
2ꢀꢀ Remove the processor fan and heat-sink assembly from the computer. See
"Removing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly" on page 97.
Processor
101
Removing the Processorꢀꢀ
1ꢀꢀ Press the release lever down and then pull it outwards to release it from the
tab that secures it.
2
Extend the release lever completely to open the processor cover.
3
1
2
1
processor cover
release lever
2
tab
3
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.
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Processor
3
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.
2
1
1ꢀꢀ processor
2
socket
Replacing the Processor
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.
1ꢀꢀ Unpack the new processor, being careful not to touch the underside of
the processor.
CAUTION: You must position the processor correctly in the processor socket to
avoid damage to the processor.
2ꢀꢀ If the release lever on the socket is not fully extended, move it to that ꢀ
position.ꢀꢀ
Processor
103
3
4
Orient the alignment notches on the processor with the alignment tabs on
the socket.
Align the pin-1 corner of the processor with the pin-1 corner of the
processor socket, and then place the processor in the processor socket.
Set the processor lightly in the socket and ensure that the processor is
positioned correctly.
2
1
1
processor
2
socket
104
Processor
5
6
When the processor is fully seated in the socket, close the processor cover.
Pivot the release lever down and place it under the tab on the processor
cover.
CAUTION: Ensure that the processor cover notch is positioned underneath the
alignment post.
4
5
3
2
1
1
alignment post
release lever
2
4
processor cover
processor
3
5
processor cover notch
Processor
105
Postrequisites
1ꢀꢀ Replace the processor fan and heat-sink assembly. See "Replacing the
Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly" on page 99.
2
Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on
page 25.
3ꢀꢀ Follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 15.
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Processor
23ꢀꢀ
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 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
WARNING: A battery may explode if installed incorrectly. Replace the battery
only with the same or equivalent type. Discard used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Prerequisites
1ꢀꢀ Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on ꢀ
page 23.ꢀꢀ
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
CAUTION: Removing the coin-cell battery resets the BIOS settings to default. It is
recommended that you note the BIOS settings before removing the coin-cell
battery. See "System Setup" on page 119 for instructions on entering the system
setup program.
1ꢀꢀ Locate the battery socket on the system board. See "System-Board ꢀ
Components" on page 21.ꢀꢀ
2
Press the battery-release lever to remove the coin-cell battery.
Coin-Cell Battery
107
Postrequisites
1ꢀꢀ Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" onꢀꢀ
page 25.ꢀꢀ
2ꢀꢀ Follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 15.
3ꢀꢀ Enter the system setup program and set the time and date. See "Entering
System Setup" on page 119.
4ꢀꢀ Update the BIOS settings with values you may have noted before replacing
the coin-cell battery. See "System Setup" on page 119.
Coin-Cell Battery
109
110ꢀꢀ
Coin-Cell Battery
24ꢀꢀ
Power-Supply Unit
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on
page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1ꢀꢀ Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on
page 23.
Removing the Power-Supply Unit
1ꢀꢀ Disconnect the DC power cables from the system board and the drives.
See "System-Board Components" on page 21.
2
Remove the screws that secure the power supply to the chassis.
3ꢀꢀ Press the power supply clamps to release the power supply from the ꢀ
chassis.ꢀꢀ
4
Slide and lift the power supply away from the chassis.
Power-Supply Unit
111
3
Replace the screws that secure the power supply to the chassis.
as these screws are a key part of the system grounding.
4ꢀꢀ Connect the DC power cables to the system board and drives. ꢀ
See "System-Board Components" on page 21.ꢀꢀ
Postrequisites
1ꢀꢀ Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" onꢀꢀ
page 25.ꢀꢀ
2
Follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 15.
Power-Supply Unit
113
114
Power-Supply Unit
25ꢀꢀ
System Board
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
page 23.ꢀꢀ
2ꢀꢀ Remove the Mini-Card, if applicable. See "Removing the Mini-Card" on
page 50.
page 27.
4ꢀꢀ Remove the any PCI-Express x1 card(s), if applicable. See "Removing the
PCI-Express x1 Card(s)" on page 44.
5
Remove the graphics card. See "Removing the Graphics Card" on page 37.
6ꢀꢀ Remove the processor fan and heat-sink assembly. See "Removing the ꢀ
Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly" on page 97.ꢀꢀ
7
Remove the processor. See "Removing the Processor" on page 102.
Removing the System Board
NOTE: Your computer’s service tag is stored in the system board. You must enter
the service tag in the BIOS after you replace the system board.
NOTE: Before disconnecting the cables from the system board, note the location of
the connectors, so that you can reconnect them correctly after you replace the
system board.
1
Disconnect all the cables connected to the system board.
2ꢀꢀ Make note of the cable routing and remove the cables from the routing
guides.
3
Remove the screws that secure the system board to the chassis.
System-Board
115
1
2
1
screws (6)
2
system board
4
Lift the system board up and out of the chassis.
116
System-Board
1ꢀꢀ Gently place the system board into the chassis and slide it towards the ꢀ
back of the computer.ꢀꢀ
2
Replace the screws that secure the system board to the chassis.
3ꢀꢀ Route and connect the cables that you disconnected from the system ꢀ
board.ꢀꢀ
Components" on page 21.
Postrequisites
1
2
3
4
Replace the graphics card. See "Replacing the Graphics Card" on page 39.
Express x1 Card(s)" on page 46.
5ꢀꢀ Replace the memory module(s). See "Replacing Memory Module(s)" on
page 28.
6ꢀꢀ Replace the Mini-Card, if applicable. See "Replacing the Mini-Card" on
page 51.
7ꢀꢀ Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" onꢀꢀ
page 25.ꢀꢀ
8
Follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 15.
Entering the Service Tag in BIOS
1
2
3
Turn on the computer.ꢀꢀ
Press <F2> during POST to enter the system setup program.ꢀꢀ
Navigate to the main tab and enter the service tag in the Service Tag ꢀ
Setting field.
NOTE: Set Service Tag field allows you to enter the service tag manually only when
the service tag is absent.
System-Board
117
118ꢀꢀ
System-Board
26ꢀꢀ
System Setup
Overview
Use the system setup to:
•ꢀꢀ get information about the hardware installed in your computer, such as the
amount of RAM, the size of the hard drive, and so on
•ꢀꢀ change the system configuration information after you add, change, or ꢀ
remove any hardware in your computerꢀꢀ
•ꢀꢀ set or change a user-selectable option, such as the user password, type of
hard drive installed, enabling or disabling base devices, and so on
NOTE: Before you change system setup, it is recommended that you note the
system-setup screen information for future reference.
Entering System Setup
1
2ꢀꢀ During POST, when the DELL logo is displayed, watch for the F2 prompt
to appear and then press <F2> immediately.
NOTE: The F2 prompt indicates that the keyboard has initialized. This prompt
can appear very quickly, so you must watch for it, and then press <F2>. If you
press <F2> before the F2 prompt, this keystroke is lost. If you wait too long and
the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the
Microsoft Windows desktop. Then, turn off your computer and try again. See
"Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices" on page 13.
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.
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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.
Help Screen — This field appears on the
right side of the system setup window and
contains information about each option
listed in the Setup Item. In this field you
can view information about your computer
and make changes to your current settings.
Press the up-arrow and down-arrow keys to
highlight an option. Press <Enter> to
Scroll up and down the list with the
up- and down-arrow keys. As an option make that selection active and return to
is highlighted, the Help Screen
displays more information about that
option and available settings.
the Setup Item.
NOTE: Not all settings listed in the Setup
Item are changeable.
Key Functions — This field appears below the Help Screen and lists keys and their
functions within the active system setup field.
System Setup Options
NOTE: Depending on your computer and installed devices, the items listed in this
section may appear, or may not appear exactly as listed.
Main
System Information
BIOS Revision
Displays the BIOS version number
BIOS Build Date
Displays the BIOS build date in
mm/dd/yyyy format
System Name
System Time
System Date
Service Tag
Displays the marketing name of the
system
Displays the current time in hh:mm:ss
format
Displays the current date in week
mm/dd/yyyy format
Displays the service tag of the computer
when the service tag is present
Displays a field to input the service tag
manually when the service tag is absent
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Asset Tag
Displays the asset tag of the computer
when the asset tag is present. Displays
"None" when asset tag is absent.
Processor Information
Processor Type
Displays the processor information
Displays the processor family ID
Displays the number of processor cores
Displays the L1 cache size
Processor ID
Processor Core Count
Processor L1 Cache
Processor L2 Cache
Processor L3 Cache
Memory Information
Memory Installed
Displays the L2 cache size
Displays the L3 cache size
Indicates the amount of memory installed
in MB
Memory Available
Indicates the amount of memory
available in MB
Memory Running Speed
Memory Technology
SATA Information
SATA 0/Port 0
Indicates the memory speed in MHz
Indicates the type of installed memory
Displays the SATA drive connected to the
SATA 0 connector
SATA 1/Port 5
SATA 2/Port 2
SATA 3/Port 3
MSATA1/Port1
Displays the SATA drive connected to the
SATA 1 connector
Displays the SATA drive connected to the
SATA 2 connector
Displays the SATA drive connected to the
SATA 3 connector
Displays the eSATA or mSATA drive
connected to the computer
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Advanced
Processor Configuration
• Intel SpeedStep Technology — Enabled
or Disabled (Enabled by default)
• Intel Virtualization Technology —
Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by
default)
• CPU XD Support — Enabled or
Disabled (Enabled by default)
• Limit CPUID Value — Enabled or
Disabled (Disabled by default)
• Multi Core Support — Enabled or
Disabled (Enabled by default)
• Intel Turbo Boost Technology —
Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by
default)
USB Configuration
• Front USB Ports — Enabled or Disabled
(Enabled by default)
• Rear USB Ports — Enabled or Disabled
(Enabled by default)
• Top USB Ports — Enabled or Disabled
(Enabled by default)
Onboard Device Configuration • Onboard Audio Controller — Enabled
or Disabled (Enabled by default)
• SATA Mode — AHCI; RAID (AHCI by
default)
• Intel Multi-Display — Enabled or
Disabled (Disabled by default)
• Onboard LAN Controller — Enabled or
Disabled (Enabled by default)
• Onboard LAN Boot ROM — Enabled
or Disabled (Disabled by default)
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Boot
Numlock Key
Bootup NumLock State — On; Off (On by
default)
Keyboard Errors
Report or Do Not Report (Report by
default)
USB Boot Support
Boot Menu Security
Boot Mode
Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default)
Enabled or Disabled (Disabled by default)
Legacy or UEFI (Legacy by default)
1st Boot Device
Specifies the boot sequence from the
available devices
USB Floppy Device; Internal HDD
Devices; USB Storage Device; Internal
ODD Devices; Onboard NIC Device;
Disabled (Internal HDD Devices by
default)
2nd Boot Device
Specifies the boot sequence from the
available devices
USB Floppy Device; Internal HDD
Devices; USB Storage Device; Internal
ODD Devices; Onboard NIC Device;
Disabled (USB Storage Device by
default)
3rd Boot Device
Specifies the boot sequence from the
available devices
USB Floppy Device; Internal HDD
Devices; USB Storage Device; Internal
ODD Devices; Onboard NIC Device;
Disabled (Internal ODD Devices by
default)
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4th Boot Device
Specifies the boot sequence from the
available devices
USB Floppy Device; Internal HDD
Devices; USB Storage Device; Internal
ODD Devices; Onboard NIC Device;
Disabled (USB Floppy Device by default)
5th Boot Device
Specifies the boot sequence from the
available devices
USB Floppy Device; Internal HDD
Devices; USB Storage Device; Internal
ODD Devices; Onboard NIC Device;
Disabled (Onboard NIC Device by
default)
Power
Power Management
• Wake Up by integrated LAN — Enabled
or Disabled (Disabled by default)
• AC Recovery — Power Off; Power On;
Last Power State (Power Off by default)
• USB PowerShare in S4/S5 State —
Enabled or Disabled (Disabled by
default)
• USB PowerShare in Sleep State —
Normal; Enhanced (Normal by default)
• Auto Power On — Enabled or Disabled
(Disabled by default)
• Auto Power On Date — 0 to 31, 0 for
everyday (15 by default)
• Auto Power On Hour — 0 to 23 (12 by
default)
• Auto Power On Minute — 0 to 59 (30
by default)
• Auto Power On Second — 0 to 59 (30
by default)
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Security
Supervisor Password
Displays the status of supervisor password
(Not Installed by default)
User Password
Displays the status of user password
(Not Installed by default)
Set Supervisor Password
Allows to set, change, or delete the
supervisor password
NOTE: Deleting the supervisor password
will delete the user password. Hence, the
supervisor password must be set before
setting the user password.
HDD Protection
Set User Password
Password Check
Enabled or Disabled (Disabled by
default)
Allows to set, change, or delete the user
password
Setup or Always
Specifies when the user must enter
Supervisor Password; when entering
System Setup or Always (Setup by
default)
Exit
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
•ꢀꢀ Diskette Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the floppy disk
drive. If no operating system is on the drive, the computer generates an
error message.
•ꢀꢀ Hard Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the primary hard-
drive. If no operating system is on the drive, the computer generates an
error message.
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•ꢀꢀ CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the ꢀ
optical drive. If no disc is in the drive, or if the disc is not bootable, ꢀ
the computer generates an error message.ꢀꢀ
•ꢀꢀ USB Storage Device — Insert the memory device into a USB connector
and restart the computer. When F12 Boot Optionsappears in the
lower-right corner of the screen, press <F12>. The BIOS detects the
device and adds the USB flash option to the boot menu.
NOTE: To boot to a USB device, the device must be bootable. To ensure that
your device is bootable, check the device documentation.
•ꢀꢀ Network — The computer attempts to boot from the network. If no
operating system is found on the network, the computer generates an error
message.
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.
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If you are booting from a USB device, connect the USB device to a USB
connector.
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Turn on (or restart) your computer.
When F2 Setup, F12 Boot Options appears in the lower-right
corner of the screen, press <F12>.
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. ꢀ
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On the Boot Device Menu choose the device you want to boot from.ꢀꢀ
For example, if you are booting to a USB memory key, highlight USB ꢀ
Storage Device and press <Enter>.ꢀꢀ
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Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots
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Enter system setup. See "Entering System Setup" on page 119.
Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot menu option and press <Enter>
to access the menu.
NOTE: Write down your current boot sequence in case you want to restore it.
Press the up- and down-arrow keys to move through the list of devices.
Press plus (+) or minus (–) to change the boot priority of the device.
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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
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
WARNING: The computer must be disconnected from the electrical outlet to
clear the CMOS setting.
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Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on
page 23.
Locate the 3-pin password reset jumper (PSWD) on the system board. See
"System-Board Components" on page 21.
Remove the 2-pin jumper plug from pins 2 and 3 and fix it on pins 1 and 2.
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Password:
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Wait for approximately five seconds to clear the password setting.
Remove the 2-pin jumper plug from pins 1 and 2 and replace it on
pins 2 and 3.
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Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on
page 25.
Follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 15.
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Clearing CMOS Passwords
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
WARNING: The computer must be disconnected from the electrical outlet to
clear the CMOS setting.
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Remove the computer cover. See "Computer Cover" on page 23.
2ꢀꢀ Locate the 3-pin CMOS reset jumper (RTCRST) on the system board. See
"System-Board Components" on page 21.
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Remove the 2-pin jumper plug from pins 2 and 3 and fix it on pins 1 and 2.
CMOS:
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Wait for approximately five seconds to clear the CMOS setting.
Remove the 2-pin jumper plug from pins 1 and 2 and replace it on pins 2
and 3.
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Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on
page 25.
Follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 15.
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Flashing the BIOS
The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing
the system board. To flash the BIOS:
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Turn on the computer.
Go to support.dell.com/support/downloads
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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.
If you have your computer’s Service Tag:ꢀꢀ
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b
Click Enter a Tag.ꢀꢀ
Enter your computer’s Service Tag in the Enter a service tag: field, ꢀ
click Go, and proceed to step 4.ꢀꢀ
If you do not have your computer’s Service Tag:ꢀꢀ
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b
c
d
Click Select Model.ꢀꢀ
Select the type of product in the Select Your Product Family list.
Select the product brand in the Select Your Product Line list.
Select the product model number in the Select Your Product Model
list.
NOTE: If you have selected a different model and want to start over again,
click Start Over on the top right of the menu.
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Click Confirm.ꢀꢀ
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A list of results appears on the screen. Click BIOS.ꢀꢀ
Click Download Now to download the latest BIOS file. ꢀ
The File Download window appears.
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Click Save to save the file on your desktop. The file downloads to your
desktop.
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.
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Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on
the screen.
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Specifications
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