Page 3 - Contents; Working on Your Computer
Contents 1 Working on Your Computer .................................................................................5 Before Working Inside Your Computer .............................................................................................5 Turning Off Your Computer ...........................
Page 5 - 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 9 - Removing and Installing Components; Recommended Tools; System Overview; Inside view
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 scribe...
Page 10 - Removing the Cover
5. front bezel 6. speaker 1. memory module 2. system board3. optical drive 4. front i/o panel 5. coin cell 6. CPU cooler 7. system fan Removing the Cover 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the thumbscrews that secure the cover to the computer. Slide the cover ...
Page 11 - Installing the Cover
3. Lift the cover upward to a 45–degree angle and remove it from the computer. Installing the Cover 1. Place the cover on the computer. 2. Slide the computer cover towards the front of the chassis until it is fully engaged. 3. Tighten the thumbscrew in clockwise direction to secure the computer cove...
Page 13 - Installing the Front Bezel; Removing The Expansion Card
Installing the Front Bezel 1. Insert the hooks along the bottom edge of the front bezel into the slots on the chassis front. 2. Push the bezel toward the computer to engage the front bezel retention clips until they click into place. 3. Install the cover. 4. Follow the procedures in After Working In...
Page 14 - Installing the Expansion Card
4. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration:a) Pull the release lever away from the expansion card until you release the securing tab from the dent in the card. [1]. b) Ease the card up and out of its connector and remove it from the computer. [2]. Installing the Expansion Card 1. In...
Page 17 - Installing the Hard Drive; Removing the Optical Drive
4. Flex the hard-drive bracket and remove the hard drive from the hard-drive bracket. Installing the Hard Drive 1. Insert the hard drive into the hard-drive bracket. 2. Press the securing brackets inward and slide the hard-drive bracket into the bay. 3. Connect the data cable and the power cable to ...
Page 19 - Removing the Power Supply
Removing the Power Supply 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the cover. 3. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration:a) Press the 4–pin power cable [1].b) Disconnect the 4-pin power cables from the system board [2].c) Press the 8–pin power cable...
Page 22 - Installing the System Fan
4. Pry and remove the system fan away from the four grommets securing it to the back of the computer. Installing the System Fan 1. Place the system fan in the chassis. 2. Pass the four grommets through the chassis and slide outward along the groove to secure in place. 3. Connect the system-fan cable...
Page 23 - Removing the Power Switch
Removing the Power Switch 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the:a) coverb) front bezelc) optical drive 3. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration:a) Press the power cable [1].b) Disconnect the power-switch cable from the system board [2]. 4. ...
Page 26 - Installing the I/O Panel
6. Release and pull the I/O panel along with its cable out of the computer. Installing the I/O Panel 1. Insert the I/O panel into the slot on the chassis front. 2. Slide the I/O panel towards the right of the computer to secure to the chassis. 3. Tighten the screw to secure the I/O panel to the chas...
Page 27 - System Board Components
7. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. System Board Components The following image displays the system board layout. 1. SATA connectors 2. password reset jumper 3. front USB2.0 connector 4. internal USB connector 5. RTCRST reset jump 6. coin-cell battery 7. front audio conne...
Page 28 - Removing the System Board
Removing the System Board 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the:a) coverb) memoryc) expansion card(s)d) heatsink assemblye) processor 3. Disconnect all the cables connected to the system board. 4. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration:a) Di...
Page 30 - Installing the System Board
Installing the System Board 1. Align the system board to the port connectors on the rear of the chassis and place the system board in the chassis. 2. Tighten the screws that secure the system board to the chassis. 3. Connect the cables to the system board. 4. Install all the cables:a) processorb) he...
Page 31 - System Setup; Boot Sequence; Navigation Keys
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 and p...
Page 32 - System Setup Options
Table 1. Navigation Keys Keys Navigation Up arrow Moves to the previous field. Down arrow Moves to the next field. <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. <Ta...
Page 40 - Updating the BIOS
Option Description Client SubnetMask Specifies the subnet mask of the client. The default setting is 255.255.255.255 . NOTE: This field is only relevant when the Integrated NIC control in the System Configuration group is set to Enabled with ImageServer and when Client DHCP is set to Static IP. Clie...
Page 41 - Clearing Forgotten Password; System and Setup Password
11. Click Save to save the file on your computer. 12. Click Run to install the updated BIOS settings on your computer. Follow the instructions on the screen. Clearing Forgotten Password The system's software security features include a system password and a setup password. The password jumper disabl...
Page 43 - 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. Se...
Page 45 - 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 47 - 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 53 - Technical Specifications
6 Technical Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. The following specifications are only those required by law to ship with your computer. For comprehensive specification of your computer go to Specifications’ section in your Owner’s Manual available on the support site at dell.com/suppo...
Page 59 - Contacting Dell
7 Contacting Dell NOTE: Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Availability varies by country and product, ...
