Page 3 - Contents
Contents | 3 Contents Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Recommended Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 After Working Inside Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Tech...
Page 7 - Before You Begin
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 Shutdown your computer. • Windows 8 — Move your mouse pointer to the upper-ri...
Page 8 - Safety Instructions; Recommended Tools
8 | Before You Begin Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and ensure your personal safety. WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For more safety best practices, see ...
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 button connector (LEDH1) 2 PCI-Express x16 card slot (SLOT2) 3 front-panel audio connector (AUDF1) 4 PCI-Express x1 card slot (SLOT1) 5 Mini-Card slot (MINI1) 6 power connector (ATX2) 7 processor socket 8 processor fan connector (FNCPU1) 9 memo...
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 - Removing the Fan Shroud; Prerequisites
14 | Removing the Fan Shroud Removing the Fan Shroud 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 15 - Replacing the Fan Shroud
Replacing the Fan Shroud | 15 Replacing the Fan Shroud 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 19 - Removing the Graphics Card
Removing the Graphics Card | 19 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 20 - Replacing the Graphics Card
20 | 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 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 Front Bezel
Removing the Front Bezel | 23 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 25 - Replacing the Front Bezel
Replacing the Front Bezel | 25 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 26 - Removing the Drive Cage
26 | Removing the Drive Cage Removing the Drive Cage 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 28 - Replacing the Drive Cage
28 | Replacing the Drive Cage Replacing the Drive Cage 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 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 30 - Replacing the Optical Drive
30 | Replacing the Optical Drive 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 31 - Removing the Primary Hard-Drive
Removing the Primary Hard-Drive | 31 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 32 - Replacing the Primary Hard-Drive
32 | Replacing the Primary Hard-Drive 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 33 - Removing the Front I/O Panel
Removing the Front I/O Panel | 33 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 35 - Replacing the Front I/O Panel
Replacing the Front I/O Panel | 35 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 36 - Removing the Power-Button Module
36 | Removing the Power-Button Module 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 38 - Replacing the Power-Button Module
38 | Replacing the Power-Button Module 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 39 - Removing the Processor Fan and
Removing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly | 39 Removing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly 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 c...
Page 40 - Replacing the Processor Fan and
40 | Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat-sink Assembly Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat-sink Assembly 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...
Page 41 - Removing the Processor
Removing the Processor | 41 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 42 - Replacing the Processor
42 | 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 44 - Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
44 | 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 45 - Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery | 45 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 46 - Removing the System Board
46 | 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 48 - Replacing the System Board
48 | 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 49 - Removing the Power-Supply Unit
Removing the Power-Supply Unit | 49 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 - Flashing the BIOS
52 | Flashing the BIOS 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...
