Page 3 - Contents
Contents 1 Working on Your Computer....................................................................................................... 5 Before Working Inside Your Computer ..................................................................................................................... 5 Tur...
Page 5 - Working on Your Computer; Before Working Inside Your Computer
1 Working on Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to ensure your personal safety. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure included in this document assumes that the following conditions ex...
Page 7 - Removing and Installing Components; Recommended Tools
2 Removing and Installing Components This section provides detailed information on how to remove or install the components from your computer. Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver • Small plastic scri...
Page 8 - Removing The Intrusion Switch
Removing The Intrusion Switch 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the cover. 3. Press the clip inwards to release and gently pull the intrusion cable from system board. 4. Slide the intrusion switch outward and remove it from the chassis. 8
Page 9 - Installing The Intrusion Switch; Removing The Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card
Installing The Intrusion Switch 1. Slide the intrusion switch toward the chassis top and secure it to place. 2. Connect the intrusion cable to the system board. 3. Install the cover. 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer . Removing The Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card...
Page 10 - Installing The WLAN Card; Removing The Front Bezel
Installing The WLAN Card 1. Insert the WLAN card into the connector on the system board and press down until it is securely in place. Fix the latch. 2. Place the antenna puck on the connector and tighten the screws that secure it to the computer. 3. Install the cover. 4. Follow the procedures in Aft...
Page 11 - Installing The Front Bezel; Removing The Expansion Card
Installing The Front Bezel 1. Insert the hooks along the bottom edge of the front panel into the slots on the chassis. 2. Rotate the bezel toward the computer to engage the four front panel retention clips until they click into place. 3. Install the cover. 4. Follow the procedures in After Working I...
Page 12 - Installing The Expansion Card; Memory Module Guidelines
4. Press the release lever away from the expansion card and ease the card up and out of its connector. Installing The Expansion Card 1. Insert the expansion card into the connector on the system board to secure it in place and press down the card retention latch downward. 2. Install the cover. 3. Fo...
Page 23 - Installing The Power Supply Unit
10. Lift the power supply out of the computer. Installing The Power Supply Unit 1. Place the power supply in the chassis and slide towards the back of the system to secure it. 2. Tighten the screws securing the power supply to the back of the computer. 3. Thread the power supply cables into the chas...
Page 24 - Removing The Heat Sink
Removing The Heat Sink 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the cover. 3. Press the plastic clip and pull the heat-sink cable from the system board. 4. Using a Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screws securing the heat-sink assembly to the system board an...
Page 37 - System Board Layout
System Board Layout The following image displays the system board layout of the computer. 1. PCI Express x16 (wired as x4) connector 2. PCI Card connector3. PCI Express x1 Card connector4. Battery socket5. PCI Express x16 card connector6. Intruder Connector (Intruder)7. Fan Connector (Fan_SYS)8. Pow...
Page 38 - Installing The System Board
19. Internal USB Connector (INT_USB)20. Password Jumper (PSWD) 21. RTC reset jumper (RTCRST) Installing The System Board 1. Align the system board to the port connectors and place the system board in the chassis. 2. Tighten the screws securing the system board to the chassis. 3. Connect all the cabl...
Page 39 - System Setup; Boot Sequence
3 System Setup System Setup enables you to manage your computer hardware and specify BIOS ‐ level options. From the System Setup, you can: • Change the NVRAM settings after you add or remove hardware • View the system hardware configuration • Enable or disable integrated devices • Set performance an...
Page 40 - System Setup Options
Keys Navigation <Enter> Allows you to select a value in the selected field (if applicable) or follow the link in the field. Spacebar Expands or collapses a drop ‐ down list, if applicable. <Tab> Moves to the next focus area. NOTE: For the standard graphics browser only. <Esc> Moves...
Page 48 - Updating the BIOS; System and Setup Password
Table 12. System Logs Option Description BIOS events Displays the system event log and allows you to clear the log. • Clear Log Updating the BIOS It is recommended to update your BIOS (system setup), on replacing the system board or if an update is available. For laptops, ensure that your computer b...
Page 50 - Disabling a System Password
To enter the System Setup, press <F2> immediately after a power-on or reboot. 1. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press <Enter>.The System Security screen is displayed. 2. In the System Security screen, verify that Password Status is Unlocked. 3. Sele...
Page 51 - Diagnostics
4 Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, run the ePSA diagnostics before contacting Dell for technical assistance. The purpose of running diagnostics is to test your computer's hardware without requiring additional equipment or risking data loss. If you are unable to fix the pro...
Page 53 - Troubleshooting Your Computer; Power LED Diagnostics
5 Troubleshooting Your Computer You can troubleshoot your computer using indicators like Diagnostic Lights, Beep Codes, and Error Messages during the operation of the computer. Power LED Diagnostics The power button LED located on the front of the chassis also functions as a bicolored diagnostic LED...
Page 59 - Specifications
6 Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start (Start icon) → Help and Support, and then select the option to view information about your computer. Table 15. Processor Feature Specification Processor type • Intel Co...
Page 67 - Contacting Dell
7 Contacting Dell To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: 1. Visit support.dell.com. 2. Verify your country or region in the Choose a Country/Region drop-down menu at the bottom of the page. 3. Click Contact Us on the left side of the page. 4. Select the appropriate...