Page 3 - Contents
Contents 1 Working on Your Computer................................................................................5 Before Working Inside Your Computer ................................................................................................ 5 Turning Off Your Computer .........................
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 6 - Turning Off Your Computer
CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device. 3. Disconnect all network cables from the computer. 4. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets. 5. Press and hold the power but...
Page 7 - After Working Inside Your Computer
2. Click the arrow in the lower-right corner of the Start menu as shown below, and then click Shut Down . 2. Ensure that the computer and all attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your operating system, press and hold...
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. optical drive 4. card-reader bay 5. I/O board 6. power-switch board 7. hard drive 8. coin-cell battery 9. VGA card 10. expansion card 11. heatsink module 12. system fan Removing the Cover 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Follow the steps to remove the cover:a. ...
Page 10 - Installing the Bezel; Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
Installing the Bezel 1. Insert the bezel on the computer aligning it to the placeholders. 2. Press the bezel until the hooks snap in to place. 3. Install the cover . 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer . Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Follow the procedures in Before Wor...
Page 11 - Installing the Coin-Cell Battery; Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly
Installing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Place the coin-cell battery on the system board until it snaps in place. 2. Install the cover . 3. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer . Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. R...
Page 12 - Installing the Hard-Drive Assembly; Removing the Optical Drive
Installing the Hard-Drive Assembly 1. Replace the hard drive into the hard-drive bracket. 2. Install the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket. 3. Install the hard-drive assembly into its slot on the computer. 4. Install the screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer. 5. Connect ...
Page 13 - Installing the Optical Drive; Removing the Card Reader
Installing the Optical Drive 1. Push the optical drive into the optical-drive bay until it snaps into place. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the optical drive to the computer. 3. Connect the data cable and power cable to their connectors on the optical drive. 4. Install the:• bezel • cover 5. Follow...
Page 14 - Installing the Card Reader; Removing the Memory
Installing the Card Reader 1. Slide the card reader into its slot until it snaps into place. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the card reader to the computer. 3. Thread the card reader power cable through the metal clip. 4. Connect the power cable of the card reader to the system board. 5. Install th...
Page 16 - Installing the Processor
4. Lift the processor to remove it from the computer. Installing the Processor 1. Install the processor into the socket. NOTE: To install the processor correctly in to the socket, align the processor to its position as displayed in the image. 2. Press down the processor to secure it inside the socke...
Page 18 - Removing the Power Switch
4. Follow the steps to remove the power supply unit:a. Remove the screws that secure the power supply unit to the computer.b. Push-in on the blue release tab at the base of the power supply unit [1].c. Slide the power supply unit towards the back and remove it from the computer [2]. Installing the P...
Page 19 - Installing the Power Switch
• cover • bezel 3. Follow the steps to remove the power switch:a. Disconnect the power-switch cable from the system board [1].b. Un-thread the power-switch cable from the metal-retention clips [2]. 4. Remove the power switch by pressing on the two tabs [1] and pulling it out from the slot. Installin...
Page 21 - Removing the System Fan
Installing the Input/Output (I/O) Panel 1. Slide the I/O panel into its slot on the computer. 2. Tighten the screw to secure the I/O panel to the computer. 3. Route the cables through the metal-rentention clips. 4. Connect the I/O panel and FlyWire cables to their connectors on the system board. 5. ...
Page 23 - Installing the System Board; System Board Components
Installing the System Board 1. Place the system board into the computer securely until it snaps in place. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the system board to the computer. 3. Thread and connect all the cables to the system board. 4. Install the:• I/O panel • memory • expansion cards • processor • he...
Page 25 - 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 Table 1. Diagnostic power LED codes Power LED Light Status Possible Cause Troubleshooting Steps ...
Page 26 - Diagnostic Error Messages
Diagnostic Error Messages Table 2. Diagnostic error messages Error Messages Description AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE The touchpad or external mouse may be faulty. For an external mouse, check the cable connection. Enable the Pointing Device option in the system setup program. BAD COMMAND OR FILE NAME En...
Page 30 - System Error Messages
System Error Messages Table 3. 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 boo...
Page 31 - System Setup; Accessing System Setup
4 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 34 - Exit; System Setup Overview
Auto Power On Time Allows you to select the specific time to enable the Auto Power On mode. Table 8. Security Supervisor Password Specifies whether an administrator password has been assigned. User Password Specifies whether a user password has been assigned. Set Supervisor Password Allows you to ch...
Page 35 - 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 39 - 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, ...
