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Dell Dell XPS 8300 Bedienungsanleitung

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    Dell™ XPS™ 8300 Service Manual Model: D03M Series T ype: D03M001 book.book Page 1 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM[...]

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    Notes, Cautions, and W arnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make b etter use of your computer . CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potentia l damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. WAR N IN G: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury , or death. ________[...]

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    Contents 3 Contents 1 T echnical Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Inside View of Y our Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Sy stem Board Comp onents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 2 Before Y ou Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 T echnical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Recommended T ools . . . . . . [...]

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    4 Contents 5 Front Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Removing the Front Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Replacing the Front Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 6 Graphics Card Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Removing the Graphics Card Bracket . . . . . . . . . . 31 Replacing the Graphics Card Bracket . . . [...]

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    Contents 5 Removing the Hard Drive Cage . . . . . . . . . . 46 Removing the Secondary Hard Drive . . . . . . . 47 Replacing the Secondary Hard Drive . . . . . . . 48 Replacing the Hard Drive Cage . . . . . . . . . . 49 Replacing the Primary Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . 49 Optical Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Removing the Opt[...]

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    6 Contents 13 Bluetooth Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Removing the Bluetooth Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Replacing the Bluetooth Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . 71 14 Power Button Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Removing the Power Button Module . . . . . . . . . . 73 Replacing the Power Button Module . . . . . . . . . . 7[...]

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    Contents 7 18 Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Removing the Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Replacing the Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 19 Sy stem Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Removing the Sy stem Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Replacing the Sy stem Board . . . . . . . .[...]

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    8 Contents book.book Page 8 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:34 PM[...]

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    T echnical Overview 9 3 T echnical Overview WAR N IN G: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer . For additiona l safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www .dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WAR N IN G: T o avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself b[...]

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    10 T echnical Overview Sy stem Board Components 1 front bezel 2 primary hard drive 3 graphics car d bracket (optional) 4 secondary har d drive 5 system board 6 card r etention clamp 7 power supply 8 primary optical drive 9 secondary optical drive 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 11 14 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 27 26 book.book Page 10 Wednesday , A[...]

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    T echnical Overview 11 1 power connector (PWR2) 2 processor socket 3 processor fan connector (CPU_F AN) 4 memory module connector (DIMM3) 5 memory module connector (DIMM1) 6 memory module connector (DIMM4) 7 memory module connector (DIMM2) 8 main power connector (PWR1) 9 passwor d reset jumper (PSWD) 10 CMOS reset jumper (R TCRST) 11 SA T A drive c[...]

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    12 T echnical Overview book.book Page 12 Wednesday , April 25, 2012 12:34 PM[...]

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    Before Y ou Begin 13 1 Before Y ou Begin This manual provides in structions for removing and installing the components in your computer . Unle ss otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following cond itions exist: • Y ou have performed the step s in "T urning Off Y our Computer" on page 13 and "Safety Instruction s" [...]

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    14 Before Y ou Begin 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 he lp protect your computer from potential damage and to help en sure your ow[...]

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    Before Y ou Begin 15 CAUTION: Before touching anything inside your computer , ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, su ch 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. book.book Page 15 Wednesday , Apr[...]

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    16 Before Y ou Begin book.book Page 16 Wednesday , April 25, 2012 12:34 PM[...]

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    Computer Cover 17 2 Computer Cover WAR N IN G: Before working inside yo ur 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. WAR N IN G: T o guard against likelihood of electric shock, laceration by[...]

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    18 Computer Cover Replacing the Computer Cover 1 F ollow the instructions in "Before Y ou 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 co mputer cover with the slots located along the edge of the c[...]

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    Computer Cover 19 7 Place the computer in an upright position. 1 thumbscrew 2 slots 3 computer cover 1 2 3 book.book Page 19 Wednesday , April 25, 2012 12:34 PM[...]

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    20 Computer Cover book.book Page 20 Wednesday , April 25, 2012 12:34 PM[...]

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    Memory Module(s) 21 3 Memory Module(s) WAR N IN G: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer . For additiona l safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www .dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WAR N IN G: T o guard against electrical shock, alway s unplug your c[...]

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    22 Memory Module(s) 5 Grasp the memory module and pull it upwards. If the memory module is difficult to r emove, gently ease the memory module back and forth to r emove it from the connector . Replacing the Memory Module(s) 1 F ollow the instructions in "Before Y ou Begin" on page 13. 2 P ress out the securing clip at each end of the memo[...]

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    Memory Module(s) 23 3 Align the notch on the bottom of the memory module with the tab in the connector . 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) 1 2 book.book Page 23 Wednesday , April 25, 2012 12:34 PM[...]

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    24 Memory Module(s) CAUTION: T o 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 correc tly , the securing clips snap in[...]

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    Memory Module(s) 25 5 Replace the computer cover (see "Rep lacing 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 <F1> to continue. 7 Log on to your computer . T o verify that the memory is installe[...]

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    26 Memory Module(s) book.book Page 26 Wednesday , April 25, 2012 12:34 PM[...]

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    Front Bezel 27 4 Front Bezel WAR N IN G: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer . For additiona l safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www .dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WAR N IN G: T o guard against electrical shock, alway s unplug your computer fr[...]

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    28 Front Bezel 6 Set aside the front bezel in a secure location. 1 front bezel 2 front panel slots (3) 3 front bezel tabs (4) 4 front bezel clamps (3) 5 front panel 3 4 2 1 5 book.book Page 28 Wednesday , April 25, 2012 12:34 PM[...]

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    Front Bezel 29 Replacing the Front Bezel 1 F ollow the instructions in "B efore Y ou Begin" on page 13. 2 Align and insert the front bezel cl amps into the front panel slots. 3 Rotate the front bezel towards the computer until the front bezel tabs snap into place. 2 1 3 4 5 book.book Page 29 Wednesday , April 25, 2012 12:34 PM[...]

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    30 Front Bezel 4 Replace the computer cover (see "Re placing the Computer Cover" on page 18). 1 front bezel 2 front bezel tabs (4) 3 front panel slots (3) 4 front bezel clamps (3) 5 front panel book.book Page 30 Wednesday , April 25, 2012 12:34 PM[...]

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    Graphics Card Bracket 31 5 Graphics Card Bracket WAR N IN G: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer . For additiona l safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www .dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WAR N IN G: T o guard against electrical shock, alway s unp[...]

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    32 Graphics Card Bracket Replacing the Graphics Card Bracket 1 F ollow the instructions in "Before Y ou Begin" on page 13. 2 Align the screw holes on the graphics card brack et with the screw holes on chassis. 3 Replace the two screws that secur e the graphics card bracket to the chassis. 4 Replace the computer cover (see "Re placing[...]

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    Wireless Mini-Card 33 6 Wireless Mini-Card WAR N IN G: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer . For additiona l safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www .dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WAR N IN G: T o guard against electrical shock, alway s unplug yo[...]

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    34 Wireless Mini-Card 2 Remove the computer cover (see "R emoving the Computer Cover" on page 17). 3 Disconnect the antenn a cable(s) from the 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-boar d connector . CAUTION: When the Mini- Card is not in the computer[...]

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    Wireless Mini-Card 35 1 F ollow the instructions in "B efore Y ou 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-deg ree angle into the system-board connector . 4 P ress the other end of the Mini-Car d down until it clicks into place. If you do not hear the[...]

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    36 Wireless Mini-Card book.book Page 36 Wednesday , April 25, 2012 12:34 PM[...]

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    PCI Express Cards 37 7 PCI Express Cards WAR N IN G: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer . For additiona l safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www .dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WAR N IN G: T o guard against electrical shock, alway s unplug your[...]

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    38 PCI Express Cards Replacing the Card Retention Bracket 1 F ollow the instructions in "Before Y ou Begin" on page 13. 2 Replace the card r etention bracket, ensuring that: • The guide clamp is aligned with the guide notch. • The top of all car ds and filler brack ets are f lush with the alignment b ar . • The notch on top of the c[...]

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    PCI Express Cards 39 Removing PCI Express Cards 1 F ollow the instructions in "B efore Y ou Begin" on page 13. 2 Remove the computer cover (see "R emoving the Computer Cover" on page 17). 1 screw 2 guide clamps (2) 3 ca rd ret en t io n b ra cket 4 alignment bar 5 alignment guide 6 filler brack et 7 guide notches (2) 5 4 2 3 6 7[...]

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    40 PCI Express Cards 3 Remove the graphics card bracket, if applicable (see "Removing the Graphics Card Brack et" on page 31). 4 Remove the card r etention 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[...]

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    PCI Express Cards 41 7 If you are removing the card permanently , install a fille r bracket in the empty card-slot opening. NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empt y card-slot openings is necessary to maintain FCC certification of the com puter . The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of your computer . Replacing PCI Express Cards 1 F ollow th[...]

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    42 PCI Express Cards 5 Connect any cables that should be attached to the card. See the documentation that shipped with the car d 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 eq[...]

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    PCI Express Cards 43 Installed R emoved Sound card 1 Enter sy stem setu p (see "System Setup Utility" on page 103) 2 Go to Onboard Audio Controller and then change the setting to Disabl ed . 3 Connect the ex ternal audio devices to the sound card’s connectors. 1 Enter sy stem setup ( see "System Setup Utility" on page 103) 2 G[...]

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    44 PCI Express Cards book.book Page 44 Wednesday , April 25, 2012 12:34 PM[...]

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    Drives 45 8 Drives WAR N IN G: Before working inside yo ur 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. WAR N IN G: T o guard against electrical shock, alway s unplug your computer from the ele[...]

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    46 Drives 5 Slide the har d drive out towards the back of the computer . 6 If removing the har d drive changes the drive configuration, en sure that you reflect these changes in the system setup (see "System Setup Uti lity" on page 103). Removing the Hard Drive Ca ge 1 F ollow the instructions in "Before Y ou Begin" on page 13. [...]

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    Drives 47 3 Remove the primary hard drive (see "Removing the P rimary Hard Drive" on page 45). 4 Remove the three scr ews that secure the hard drive cage to the chassis. 5 If applicable, disconnect the power and data cables from the se condary hard drive (see "System Board Components" o n page 10). 6 Slide the hard drive cage to[...]

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    48 Drives 2 Remove the computer cover (see "R emoving the Computer Cover" on page 17). 3 Remove the primary hard drive (see "Removing the P rimary 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 h[...]

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    Drives 49 2 Check the documentation that shipped with the har d drive to verify that it is configured for your computer . 3 Slide the secondary hard drive into the har d drive cage. 4 Align the screw holes on the se condary hard drive with the screw holes on the hard drive cage. 5 Replace the four screws that secur e the secondary hard drive to the[...]

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    50 Drives 10 Check the System Setup for drive configurat ion changes (see "System Setup Utility" on page 103). Optical Drive Removing the Optical Drive 1 F ollow the instructions in "Before Y ou Begin" on page 13. 2 Remove the computer cover (see "R emoving the Computer Cover" on page 17). 3 Remove the front bezel (see[...]

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    Drives 51 7 Set aside the optical drive in a secure location. Replacing the Optical Drive 1 F ollow the instructions in "B efore Y ou Begin" on page 13. 2 Remove the screw from the old optical drive and insert it in the new optical drive. 1 power cable 2 data cable 3s c r e w s ( 2 ) 4o p t i c a l d r i v e 3 4 1 2 book.book Page 51 Wedn[...]

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    52 Drives 3 T o install a secondary optical drive, insert a screw driver and twist it to remove the br e ak-away metal plate. 4 Pu ll the break-away metal plate away from the chassis. 1s c r e w 1 book.book Page 52 Wednesday , April 25, 2012 12:34 PM[...]

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    Drives 53 5 Gently slide the optical drive into th e 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 secur e the optical drive to the chassis. 1 br eak-away metal plate 1 book.book Page 53 Wednesday , April 25, 2012 12:34 PM[...]

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    54 Drives 8 Connect the power and data cables to the optical drive (see "System Board Components" on page 10). 9 Replace the front bezel (see "Replaci ng the F ront Bezel" on page 29). 10 Replace the computer cover (see "Re placing the Computer Cover" on page 18). 11 Connect your computer an d devices to electrical out[...]

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    Drives 55 1 Media Card Reader guides (2) 2 slots (2) 3 top panel 4 Media Card Reader 5 screws (2) 6 front panel 4 5 1 2 3 6 book.book Page 55 Wednesday , April 25, 2012 12:34 PM[...]

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    56 Drives Replacing the Media Card Reader 1 F ollow the instructions in "Before Y ou Begin" on page 13. 2 Gently slide the Media Car d Reader gu ides into the slots in the top panel. 3 Replace the two screws that secur e the Media Card Reader to the front panel. 4 Connect the Media Card Reader cabl e to the system boar d connector F_USB1 [...]

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    T op Cover 57 9 T op Cover WAR N IN G: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer . For additiona l safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www .dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WAR N IN G: T o guard against electrical shock, alway s unplug your computer from[...]

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    58 T op Cover 7 Set the top cover aside in a secur e location. 1 slots 2 r elease tab 3 top cover tabs 4 top panel 5t o p c o v e r 4 5 2 1 3 book.book Page 58 Wednesday , April 25, 2012 12:34 PM[...]

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    T op Cover 59 Replacing the T op Cover 1 F ollow the instructions in "B efore Y ou Begin" on page 13. 2 Align the tabs on the top cover with the slots on the top panel. 3 P ress and slide the top cover towards the back of the computer , until it clicks into place. 4 Replace the optical drive (see "Replaci ng the Optical Drive" o[...]

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    60 T op Cover book.book Page 60 Wednesday , April 25, 2012 12:34 PM[...]

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    T op I/O Panel 61 10 T op I/O Panel WAR N IN G: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer . For additiona l safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www .dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WAR N IN G: T o guard against electrical shock, alway s unplug your comp[...]

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    62 T op I/O Panel 8 Carefully r emove the top I/O panel from the top panel. 1 screws (2) 2 top I/O panel 3t o p p a n e l 2 1 3 book.book Page 62 Wednesday , April 25, 2012 12:34 PM[...]

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    T op I/O Panel 63 Replacing the T op I/O Panel 1 F ollow the instructions in "B efore Y ou Begin" on page 13. 2 Align the screw holes on the top I/O pa nel with the screw holes on the top panel. 3 Replace the two screws that secur e the top I/O panel to the top panel. 4 Connect the top I/O panel cables to the system board connectors, F_US[...]

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    64 T op I/O Panel book.book Page 64 Wednesday , April 25, 2012 12:34 PM[...]

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    Front USB Panel 65 11 Front USB Panel WAR N IN G: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer . For additiona l safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www .dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WAR N IN G: T o guard against electrical shock, alway s unplug your co[...]

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    66 Front USB Panel 1 front USB panel clamp slot 2 c lamps (2) 3 front USB panel 4 scr ew 3 4 1 4 2 3 book.book Page 66 Wednesday , April 25, 2012 12:34 PM[...]

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    Front USB Panel 67 Replacing the Front USB Panel CAUTION: T o avoid damage to the cable connectors and the cable routing clips, carefully slide the front USB panel in to the front USB panel clamp slot. 1 F ollow the instructions in "B efore Y ou Begin" on page 13. 2 Align and slide the front USB panel clamps into the front USB panel clamp[...]

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    68 Front USB Panel book.book Page 68 Wednesday , April 25, 2012 12:34 PM[...]

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    Bluetooth Assembly 69 12 Bluetooth Assembly WAR N IN G: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer . For additiona l safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www .dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WAR N IN G: T o guard against electrical shock, alway s unplug y[...]

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    70 Bluetooth Assembly 7 Set the Bluetooth assembly aside in a secure location. 1 Bluetooth assembly 2 Bluetooth assembly t ab 3 Bluetooth assembly cable 4 front panel 2 3 1 4 book.book Page 70 Wednesday , April 25, 2012 12:34 PM[...]

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    Bluetooth Assembly 71 Replacing the Bluetooth Assembly 1 F ollow the instructions in "B efore Y ou Begin" on page 13. 2 Slide the Bluetooth assembly cable th rough the slot on the front pane l. 3 Align the Bluetooth assembly tab with the Bluetooth assembly slot in the front panel. 4 P ress in on the Bluetooth assembly tab, and push it tow[...]

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    72 Bluetooth Assembly book.book Page 72 Wednesday , April 25, 2012 12:34 PM[...]

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    Power Button Module 73 13 Power Button Module WAR N IN G: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer . For additiona l safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www .dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WAR N IN G: T o guard against electrical shock, alway s unplug[...]

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    74 Power Button Module 8 Set the power button module aside in a secur e location. 1 cable 2 power button module 3 slot 4 power button module tabs (4) 3 1 4 2 book.book Page 74 Wednesday , April 25, 2012 12:34 PM[...]

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    Power Button Module 75 Replacing the Power Button Module 1 F ollow the instructions in "B efore Y ou 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 cabl e to the syste m board connector , F_P ANEL (see "System Board Components" on page 10). 4 Re[...]

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    76 Power Button Module book.book Page 76 Wednesday , April 25, 2012 12:34 PM[...]

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    Fans 77 14 Fans WAR N IN G: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer . For additiona l safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www .dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WAR N IN G: T o guard against electrical shock, alway s unplug your computer from the electr[...]

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    78 Fans Replacing the Chassis Fan 1 F ollow the instructions in "Before Y ou 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 secu r e the chassis fan to the chassis. 4 Connect the chassis fan cable to the system board connector SYS_F AN1 (see "System Bo[...]

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    Fans 79 Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly WAR N IN G: 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 .[...]

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    80 Fans 1 processor fan cable 2 captive screws (4) 3 processor fan and heat-sink assembly 2 1 3 book.book Page 80 Wednesday , April 25, 2012 12:34 PM[...]

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    Fans 81 Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat-S ink Assembly 1 F ollow the instructions in "B efore Y ou 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 bondin g , which is a requirement for optimal[...]

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    82 Fans book.book Page 82 Wednesday , April 25, 2012 12:34 PM[...]

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    Processor 83 15 Processor WAR N IN G: Before working inside yo ur 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. WAR N IN G: T o guard against electrical shock, alway s unplug your computer from [...]

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    84 Processor 4 P ress the r elease lever down and then pu ll it outwards to r elease it from the tab that secures it. 5 Extend the release lever complete ly to open the processor cover . CAUTION: When removing the processor , do not touch any of the pins insid e the socket or allow any objects to fa ll on the pins in the socket. 6 Gently lift the p[...]

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    Processor 85 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 fa ll on the pins in the socket. 1 F ollow the procedures in "B efor e Y ou Begin" on page 13. 2 U[...]

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    86 Processor CAUTION: Ensure that the processor cover notch is positioned unde rneath 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 . 8 Clean the thermal grease from the bottom of the heat-sink. 1 socket 2 processor[...]

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    Processor 87 CAUTION: Ensure that you apply new thermal grease. New thermal grease is critical for ensuring adequate thermal bondin g , 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-s ink assembly (see "Replacing the P rocessor F an and[...]

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    88 Processor book.book Page 88 Wednesday , April 25, 2012 12:34 PM[...]

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    Coin-Cell Battery 89 16 Coin-Cell Battery WAR N IN G: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer . For additiona l safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www .dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WAR N IN G: A new battery can explode if it is inco rrectly instal[...]

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    90 Coin-Cell Battery 6 Set aside the battery in a secure location. Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 1 F ollow the instructions in "Before Y ou Begin" on page 13 2 Insert the new coin-cell battery (CR203 2) into the socket with the side labeled "+" facing up, and press the coin-cell battery i nto place. 1b a t t e r y - r e l e a [...]

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    Coin-Cell Battery 91 3 Replace the computer cover (see "Rep lacing 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 Setu p Utility" on pa ge 103) and restor e the settings you recor ded in step 1. 1 coin-cell battery 2 battery soc[...]

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    92 Coin-Cell Battery book.book Page 92 Wednesday , April 25, 2012 12:34 PM[...]

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    Power Supply 93 17 Power Supply WAR N IN G: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer . For additiona l safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www .dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WAR N IN G: T o guard against electrical shock, alway s unplug your computer[...]

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    94 Power Supply 1 screws (4) 2 power supply 3 power supply clamps (2) 1 2 3 book.book Page 94 Wednesday , April 25, 2012 12:34 PM[...]

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    Power Supply 95 Replacing the Power Supply 1 F ollow the instructions in "B efore Y ou 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. WAR N IN G: Failure to replace and tighten all screws may cause electrical shock as these screw[...]

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    96 Power Supply book.book Page 96 Wednesday , April 25, 2012 12:34 PM[...]

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    Sy stem Board 97 18 Sy stem Board WAR N IN G: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer . For additiona l safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www .dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WAR N IN G: T o guard against electrical shock, alway s unplug your comput[...]

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    98 Sy stem Board 8 Disconnect all cables conne cted to the system board (see "System Board Components" on page 10). Note the ro uting of all cables as you remove them so that you can r e-route them correctly after installing the new system boar d. 9 Remove the eight screws that secur e the system board to the chassis. 1 screws (8) 2 syste[...]

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    Sy stem Board 99 10 Lift the system board up and out of the chassis. 11 Compare the system boar d that you re moved with the replacement system board to ensur e that they are identical. NOTE: Some components and connectors on the replacement sy stem board may be in different locations compared to the components and connectors on the existing sy ste[...]

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    100 Sy stem Board 12 Flash the system B IOS, as needed. NOTE: For information on flashing the sy st em BIOS, see "Fla shing the BIOS" on page 115. book.book Page 100 Wedn esday, April 25, 201 2 12:34 PM[...]

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    Sy stem Board 101 Entering the Service T ag in the BIOS 1 T urn on the computer . 2 P ress <F2> during POST to en ter the system setup program. 3 F rom the main tab enter the service tag in the Set Service T ag field. NOTE: Set Service T ag field allows you to enter the service tag manually only when the service tag is absent. book.book Page [...]

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    102 Sy stem Board book.book Page 102 Wedn esday, April 25, 201 2 12:34 PM[...]

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    Sy stem Setup Utility 103 19 Sy stem Setup Utility Overview Use the system setup utility to: • Change the system conf iguration information after you add, change, or remove any hardwar e in your computer • Set or change a user -selectable option s uch as the user pass word • Read the current amount of memory or set the type of hard drive inst[...]

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    104 Sy stem Setup Utility Sy stem 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. 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[...]

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    Sy stem Setup Utility 105 Asset Tag Displays the asset tag of the computer when the asset tag is present Processor Information Processor Type Displays the processor information L2 Cache Displays the L2 cache size L3 Cache Displays the L3 cache size Memory Information Memory Installed Indicates the amount of memory installed in MB Memory Speed Indic[...]

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    106 Sy stem Setup Utility CPU Configuration • Hyper -threading — E nabled or Disable d (Enabled by default ) • Active P rocessor Cores — All; 1; 2; 3 (All by default) • Limit CP UID V alue — Enabled or Disabled (Disabled by default) • CPU XD Support — Enabled or Disable d (Enabled by default ) • Intel Virtualizati on T echnolog y [...]

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    Sy stem Setup Utility 107 Power Management • R e s t o r e A C Po w e r L o s s — Po w e r O f f ; P ower On; Last State (P ower Off by default) • W ake on LAN from S4/S5 — Ena bled or Disabled (Enabled by de fault) • USB P owershare in S4/S5 State — Enabled or Disabled (Disab led by default) • USB P owershare in Sleep State — Norma[...]

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    108 Sy stem Setup Utility Boot Menu Security Enabled or Disabled User must enter Admin P assword to access the F12 Boot Menu w hen this setting is enabled (Disabled by default) Boot 1st Boot Priority Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices Hard Disk; CD/D VD; Network; USB Floppy ; USB Hard Disk; USB CD/D VD; Disabled (Hard Disk by de[...]

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    Sy stem Setup Utility 109 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 compute r generates an error message. • Hard Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the prima[...]

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    110 Sy stem Setup Utility 1 If you ar e booting from a USB device, connect the USB device to a USB connector . 2 T urn on (or restart) your computer . 3 When F2 Setup, F12 Boot Options appears in the lower -right corner of the screen, press <F12>. NOTE: If yo u wait too long and the operating sy stem logo appears, continue to wait until you s[...]

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    Sy stem Setup Utility 111 CAUTION: T o avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically t ouching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). 1 F ollow the instructions in "B efore Y ou Begin" on page 13. 2 Remove the computer cover (see "R emoving the Computer [...]

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    112 Sy stem Setup Utility 5 T urn on the computer to clear the passwor d. 6 T urn 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 featur e. 8 Replace the computer cover (see "Re placing th[...]

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    Sy stem Setup Utility 113 5 W ait for approximately five seconds to clear the CMOS setting. 6 Remove the 2-pin jumper plu g from pins 1 and 2 and replace it on pins 2 and 3. 7 Replace the computer cover (see "Rep lacing the Computer Cover" on page 18). 8 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and turn them on. book.book P[...]

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    114 Sy stem Setup Utility book.book Page 114 Wedn esday, April 25, 201 2 12:34 PM[...]

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    Flashing the BIOS 115 20 Flashing the BIOS The BIOS may require flashing when an update is avai lable or when replacing the system board. T o flash the BIOS : 1 T urn on the computer . 2 Go to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer . NOTE: The Service T ag for your computer is located on a label on the t[...]

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    116 Flashing the BIOS 8 Double-click the file icon on the desk top and follow the instructions that appear on the screen. book.book Page 116 Wedn esday, April 25, 201 2 12:34 PM[...]