Dell Studio XPS DCRM- Manuals

  Replacing the Front Bezel   1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .   2. Replace the badge back-light module (see Replacing the Badge Back-Light Module ).   3. Align and insert the front bezel tabs into the slots on the chassis.   4. Push the front bezel towards the computer until the fro...

Back to Contents Page   Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Studio XPS™ 9100 Service Manual  The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board. To flash the BIOS:   1. Turn on the computer.   2. Go to support.dell.com/support/downloads.   3. Locate the BIOS update file...

Back to Contents Page   PCI and PCI Express Cards Dell™ Studio XPS™ 9100 Service Manual     Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards    Replacing PCI and PCI Express Cards    Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards     Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards   1. Follow...

  6. Remove the expansion card from the card slot: l   For a PCI, PCI Express x1, or PCI Express x8 card, grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector. l   For a PCI Express x16 card, press the retention mechanism, grasp the card by its top corners, and then ease it out of its...

Back to Contents Page   Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Studio XPS™ 9100 Service Manual     Removing the Coin-Cell Battery    Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery     Removing the Coin-Cell Battery   1. Record all the screens in system setup (see System Setup ) so that you can restore the correct settings after ...

Back to Contents Page   Computer Cover Dell™ Studio XPS™ 9100 Service Manual     Removing the Computer Cover    Replacing the Computer Cover       Removing the Computer Cover   1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .   2. Lay the computer on its side with the computer cover facing up.   3. ...

Back to Contents Page   Processor Dell™ Studio XPS™ 9100 Service Manual     Removing the Processor    Replacing the Processor       Removing the Processor   1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .   2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover ).       3. Remove the process...

Leave the release lever extended in the release position so that the socket is ready for the new processor.   Replacing the Processor       1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .   2. Unpack the new processor, being careful not to touch the underside of the processor.      3. If the releas...

Back to Contents Page   Drives Dell™ Studio XPS™ 9100 Service Manual     Removing the Hard Drive    Replacing the Hard Drive    Removing the Optical Drive    Replacing the Optical Drive    Removing the Media Card Reader    Replacing the Media Card Reader     Removing the Hard Drive     1. Follow the...

  7. Set aside the optical drive in a secure location.   Replacing the Optical Drive   1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .   2. Remove the screw from the old optical drive and insert it into the new optical drive.   3. To install a secondary optical drive, pull the metal plate away from...

Back to Contents Page   Fans Dell™ Studio XPS™ 9100 Service Manual     Removing the Chassis Fan    Replacing the Chassis Fan    Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly    Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly    Removing the Front Fan    Replacing the Front Fan     Removing th...

    3. Apply new thermal grease to the top of the processor.   4. Align the four captive screws on the processor fan and heat sink assembly with the screw holes on the system board.   5. Tighten the four captive screws that secure the processor fan and heat sink assembly to the system board.   6. Co...

Back to Contents Page   Power Supply Dell™ Studio XPS™ 9100 Service Manual     Removing the Power Supply    Replacing the Power Supply     Removing the Power Supply   1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .   2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover ).   3. Disconnect t...

Back to Contents Page   Power Button Module Dell™ Studio XPS™ 9100 Service Manual     Removing the Power Button Module    Replacing the Power Button Module     Removing the Power Button Module   1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .   2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Compute...

Back to Contents Page   System Board Dell™ Studio XPS™ 9100 Service Manual     Removing the System Board    Replacing the System Board    Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS     Removing the System Board   1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .   2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing...

9. Remove the memory modules (see Removing the Memory Module(s) ) and record which memory module is removed from each DIMM slot so that the memory modules can be installed in the same slot after the system board is replaced.   10. Disconnect all cables connected to the system board (see System Board...

  9. Place the alignment bar in the chassis.   10. Replace the screw that secures the alignment bar to the chassis.   11. Pivot the expansion card retainer towards the alignment bar until it snaps into place.   12. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover ).   13. Connect your co...

Back to Contents Page   System Setup Dell™ Studio XPS™ 9100 Service Manual     Overview    Clearing Forgotten Passwords    Clearing CMOS Settings   Overview Use system setup to: l   Change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in your computer l   Set or ...

  Clearing Forgotten Passwords   1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .   2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover ).   3. Locate the 3-pin password reset jumper (CLR_PWD) on the system board (see System Board Components ).   4. Remove the 2-pin jumper plug from pins 1...

Back to Contents Page   Technical Overview Dell™ Studio XPS™ 9100 Service Manual     Inside View of Your Computer    System Board Components   Inside View of Your Computer   System Board Components WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your compu...

Back to Contents Page   Top Cover Dell™ Studio XPS™ 9100 Service Manual     Removing the Top Cover    Replacing the Top Cover     Removing the Top Cover   1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .   2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover ).   3. Remove the front bezel (...

  8. Remove the I/O panel (see Removing the I/O Panel ).   9. Remove the power button module (see Removing the Power Button Module ).   10. Set the top cover aside in a secure location.   Replacing the Top Cover   1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .   2. Replace the power button module ...

Back to Contents Page   I/O Panel Dell™ Studio XPS™ 9100 Service Manual     Removing the I/O Panel    Replacing the I/O Panel     Removing the I/O Panel   1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .   2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover ).   3. Remove the front bezel (...

Back to Contents Page   Front USB 3.0 Assembly Dell™ Studio XPS™ 9100 Service Manual     Removing the Front USB 3.0 Assembly    Replacing the Front USB 3.0 Assembly     Removing the Front USB 3.0 Assembly   1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .   2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing...