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 6 - Turning Off Your Computer
To avoid damaging your computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer. 1. Ensure that your work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched. 2. Turn off your computer (see Turning Off Your Computer). CAUTION: To disconnect a networ...
Page 7 - After Working Inside Your Computer
After Working Inside Your Computer After you complete any replacement procedure, ensure you connect any external devices, cards, and cables before turning on your computer. 1. Replace the cover. CAUTION: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into t...
Page 8 - 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 9 - Removing The Cover; Installing The Cover; Removing The Bezel
3. system board 4. optical drive 5. I/O panel 6. system fan 7. hard drive 8. coin-cell battery 9. power supply unit (PSU) 10. expansion card Removing The Cover 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Follow the steps below to remove the cover:a. Remove the screws that se...
Page 10 - Installing The Bezel; Removing The Optical Drive
3. Follow the steps below to remove the bezel:a. Pry the front panel retention clips away from the chassis.b. Release the hooks on the opposite edge of the bezel from the chassis.c. Remove the bezel from the computer. Installing The Bezel 1. Place the hooks on the notches in the computer. 2. Rotate ...
Page 11 - Installing The Optical Drive; Removing The Hard Drive
3. Follow the steps below to remove the optical drive:a. Disconnect the data cable and power cable from the optical drive [1,2].b. Pull the optical-drive release latch and then push the optical drive towards the front of the computer [3]. c. Remove the optical drive from the computer [4]. Installing...
Page 12 - Installing The Hard Drive
3. Follow the steps below to remove the hard-drive bracket:a. Disconnect the SATA cable and power cable from the hard drive [1,2].b. Push the blue tab on the hard-drive bracket and lift it to remove it from the computer [3,4]. 4. Follow the steps below to remove the hard drive from the hard-drive br...
Page 15 - Removing The Heatsink
Installing The Power Supply Unit (PSU) 1. Place the power supply unit into the computer. 2. Slide the power supply unit towards the back of the computer till it snaps into place. 3. Replace the screws to secure the power supply unit to the computer. 4. Thread the power cables through the metal clips...
Page 16 - Installing The Heatsink; Removing the Processor; Installing the Processor; Removing the Memory
Installing The Heatsink 1. Place the heat sink and fan assembly on the processor. 2. Tighten the captive-screws that secure the heat sink and fan assembly to the system board. 3. Connect the heat sink and fan assembly cable to the system board. 4. Install the:• bezel• cover 5. Follow the procedures ...
Page 17 - Installing the Memory; Removing The System Fan
3. Press down on the memory-retaining tabs on each side of the memory modules and lift the memory module upwards to remove it from the computer. Installing the Memory 1. Align the notch on the memory-card with the tab in the system-board connector. 2. Insert the memory module into the memory socket....
Page 18 - Installing The System Fan
4. Follow the steps below to remove the system fan:a. Remove the screws that secure the system fan to the computer.b. Remove the system fan from the computer. Installing The System Fan 1. Place the fan on the computer. 2. Replace the screws to secure the fan to the computer. 3. Thread the system fan...
Page 20 - Removing The System Board
5. Install the:• optical drive• hard drive• bezel• cover 6. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer . Removing The System Board 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove the:• cover• bezel• optical drive• hard drive• heatsink• processor• memory• ...
Page 21 - Installing The System Board; System Board Components
Installing The System Board 1. Place the system board into the computer at a 45–degrees angle and then slide it towards the back of the computer. 2. Replace the screws to secure the system board to the computer. 3. Thread and connect all the cables connected to the system board. 4. Install the:• I/O...
Page 23 - Troubleshooting Your Computer; Diagnostic Power LED Codes
3 Troubleshooting Your Computer You can troubleshoot your computer using indicators like Diagnostic Lights, Beep Codes, and Error Messages during the operation of the computer. Diagnostic Power LED Codes Power LED Light Status Possible Cause Troubleshooting Steps Off The computer is either turned of...
Page 24 - Diagnostic Error Messages
Power LED Light Status Possible Cause Troubleshooting Steps • If the display is connected and turned on, listen for a beep code. Diagnostic Error Messages Error Messages Description AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE The touchpad or external mouse may be faulty. For an external mouse, check the cable connecti...
Page 28 - System Error Messages
System Error Messages System Message Description Alert! Previous attempts at booting this system have failed at checkpoint [nnnn]. For help in resolving this problem, please note this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support The computer failed to complete the boot routine three consecutive tim...
Page 29 - System Setup; System Setup Overview; Main
4 System Setup System Setup Overview System Setup allows you to: • change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in your computer. • set or change a user-selectable option such as the user password.• read the current amount of memory or set the type of har...
Page 30 - Advanced
Processor Type Displays the type of processor. Processor ID Displays the processor ID Processor Core Count Displays the processor core count L1 Cache Size Displays the processor L1 cache size. L2 Cache Size Displays the processor L2 cache size. L3 Cache Size Displays the processor L3 cache size. Mem...
Page 31 - Boot
Processor Configuration Onboard Device Configuration Onboard Audio Controller Enable or disable the onboard audio controller. Default: Enabled SATA Mode Displays the SATA Mode Default: AHCI Intel Multi-Display Enable or disable the Intel Multi- Display Technology. Default: Disabled Onboard LAN Contr...
Page 33 - Specifications
5 Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. The following specifications are only those required by law to ship with your computer. For more information about the configuration of your computer, go to Help and Support in your Windows operating system and select the option to view informatio...
Page 37 - Contacting Dell
6 Contacting Dell NOTE: 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. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, ...
