Dell 3847- Manuals

Page 3 - Contents

Contents | 3 Contents Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Recommended Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 After Working Inside Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Tech...

Page 7 - Before You Begin; Safety Instructions

Before You Begin | 7 Before You Begin CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer. 1 Save and close all open files and exit all open programs. 2 Move your mouse pointer to the upper-right or lower-right corner of the scree...

Page 8 - Recommended Tools

8 | Before You Begin 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 a...

Page 9 - After Working Inside Your Computer

After Working Inside Your Computer | 9 After Working Inside Your Computer CAUTION: Leaving stray or loose screws inside your computer may severely damage your computer. 1 Replace all screws and make sure that no stray screws remain inside your computer. 2 Place the computer in an upright position. 3...

Page 10 - Technical Overview; Inside View of Your Computer

10 | Technical Overview 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 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside ...

Page 11 - System-Board Components

Technical Overview | 11 System-Board Components 1 power connector (ATX12V) 2 processor socket 3 processor fan connector (FNCPU1) 4 memory module connector (DIMM1) 5 memory module connector (DIMM2) 6 front panel USB connector (USBF1) 7 main power connector (ATX1) 8 CMOS reset jumper (CMCLR1) 9 passwo...

Page 12 - Removing the Computer Cover; Procedure

12 | Removing the Computer Cover Removing the 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 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "Aft...

Page 13 - Replacing the Computer Cover; Postrequisites

Replacing the Computer Cover | 13 Replacing the 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 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "A...

Page 14 - Prerequisites

14 | Removing the Memory Module(s) Removing the Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "...

Page 16 - Removing the Graphics Card

16 | Removing the Graphics Card Removing the 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 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After...

Page 18 - Replacing the Graphics Card

18 | Replacing the Graphics Card Replacing the 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 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "Aft...

Page 19 - Removing the Front Bezel

Removing the Front Bezel | 19 Removing the Front Bezel 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 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Wor...

Page 20 - Replacing the Front Bezel

20 | Replacing the Front Bezel Replacing the Front Bezel 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 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After W...

Page 21 - Removing the Wireless Mini-Card

Removing the Wireless Mini-Card | 21 Removing the Wireless Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in ...

Page 22 - Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card

22 | Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions i...

Page 23 - Removing the Primary Hard-Drive

Removing the Primary Hard-Drive | 23 Removing the Primary Hard-Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in ...

Page 25 - Replacing the Primary Hard-Drive

Replacing the Primary Hard-Drive | 25 Replacing the Primary Hard-Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions i...

Page 26 - Removing the Secondary Hard-Drive

26 | Removing the Secondary Hard-Drive Removing the Secondary Hard-Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions...

Page 28 - Replacing the Secondary Hard-Drive

28 | Replacing the Secondary Hard-Drive Replacing the Secondary Hard-Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructio...

Page 29 - Removing the Optical Drive

Removing the Optical Drive | 29 Removing the Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After...

Page 31 - Replacing the Optical Drive

Replacing the Optical Drive | 31 Replacing the Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "Aft...

Page 32 - Installing a Secondary Optical Drive (optional)

32 | Replacing the Optical Drive Installing a Secondary Optical Drive (optional) 1 To install a secondary optical-drive, pull the break-away metal plate off the chassis. 1 metal plate 1 book.book Page 32 Tuesday, November 12, 2013 1:54 PM

Page 34 - Removing the Front I/O Panel

34 | Removing the Front I/O Panel Removing the Front I/O Panel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "A...

Page 36 - Replacing the Front I/O Panel

36 | Replacing the Front I/O Panel Replacing the Front I/O Panel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "...

Page 37 - Removing the Power-Button Module

Removing the Power-Button Module | 37 Removing the Power-Button Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions i...

Page 39 - Replacing the Power-Button Module

Replacing the Power-Button Module | 39 Replacing the Power-Button Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions...

Page 40 - Removing the Chassis Fan

40 | Removing the Chassis Fan Removing the Chassis Fan WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Wor...

Page 41 - Replacing the Chassis Fan

Replacing the Chassis Fan | 41 Replacing the Chassis Fan WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After W...

Page 45 - Removing the Processor

Removing the Processor | 45 Removing the Processor WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working...

Page 46 - Replacing the Processor

46 | Replacing the Processor Replacing the Processor WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Worki...

Page 48 - Removing the Coin-Cell Battery

48 | Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in &#...

Page 49 - Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery

Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery | 49 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in ...

Page 50 - Removing the Power-Supply Unit

50 | Removing the Power-Supply Unit Removing the Power-Supply Unit WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in &#...

Page 51 - Replacing the Power-Supply Unit

Replacing the Power-Supply Unit | 51 Replacing the Power-Supply Unit WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in ...

Page 52 - Removing the System Board

52 | Removing the System Board Removing the System Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After W...

Page 54 - Replacing the System Board

54 | Replacing the System Board Replacing the System Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After...

Page 55 - Flashing the BIOS

Flashing the BIOS | 55 Flashing the BIOS You may need to flash (update) the BIOS when an update is available or when you replace the system board. To flash the BIOS: 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Go to dell.com/support . 3 If you have your computer's Service Tag, type your computer's Service Tag and cli...