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
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 10 - Removing the Cover; Installing the Cover; Removing the Front Bezel
Removing the Cover 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Pull-up the cover-release latch and lift the cover. Lift the cover upward to a 45–degree angle and remove it from the computer. Installing the Cover 1. Place the cover on the chassis. 2. Press down on the cover t...
Page 11 - Installing the Front Bezel; Removing The Expansion Card
4. Rotate the bezel away from the computer to release the hooks on the opposite edge of the bezel from the chassis. Then, lift the chassis and remove the front bezel from the computer. Installing the Front Bezel 1. Insert the hooks along the bottom edge of the front bezel into the slots on the chass...
Page 13 - Installing The Expansion Card; Removing the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card
4. Pull the release lever away from the expansion card until you release the securing tab from the dent in the card. Then, ease the card up and out of its connector and remove it from the computer. Installing The Expansion Card 1. Insert the expansion card into the connector on the system board and ...
Page 14 - Installing the WLAN Card
4. Pull the antenna puck from the computer. 5. Press the blue tab and lift the latch outwards. Lift and remove the WLAN card from the connector on the system board. Installing the WLAN Card 1. Place the WLAN card on the connector and press down. 2. Press the latch to secure the WLAN card. 3. Place t...
Page 15 - Removing the Optical Drive; Installing the Optical Drive
Removing the Optical Drive 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove the cover. 3. Disconnect the data and power cables from the back of the optical drive. 4. Lift the tab and slide the optical drive out to remove it from the computer. 5. Flex the optical-drive brac...
Page 16 - Removing the Drive Cage
Removing the Drive Cage 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove the:a. coverb. front bezelc. optical drive 3. Disconnect the data and the power cables from the back of the hard drive. 4. Slide the blue drive-cage handle toward unlock position and lift the hard dri...
Page 17 - Installing the Drive Cage; Removing the Hard Drive
Installing the Drive Cage 1. Place the drive cage on the edge of the computer to allow access to the cable connectors on the hard drive. 2. Connect the data and power cables to the back of the hard drive. 3. Flip over the drive cage and insert it into the chassis. The drive cage tabs are secured by ...
Page 18 - Installing the Hard Drive; Removing the Speaker
5. Remove the screws that secure the mini hard drive to the hard-drive bracket and remove the hard drive from its bracket. NOTE: Perform step 5 only if you have a mini hard drive. Installing the Hard Drive 1. Tighten the screws to secure the mini hard drive (if available) to the hard-drive bracket. ...
Page 19 - Installing the Speaker; Memory Module Guidelines
3. Disconnect the speaker cable from the system board and release it from the securing tab inside the chassis. Press the speaker-securing tab, and slide the speaker towards the right of the computer to release it. Installing the Speaker 1. Place the speaker at the appropriate location on the chassis...
Page 20 - Removing the Memory; Installing the Memory; Removing the System Fan
Removing the Memory 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove the cover. 3. Press down on the memory retaining tabs on each side of the memory modules, and lift the memory modules out of the connectors on the system board. Installing the Memory 1. Align the notch on...
Page 21 - Installing the System Fan
3. Disconnect the system-fan cable from the system board. 4. Pry and remove the system fan away from the grommets securing it to the front of the computer. Then, press the grommets inward along the slots and pass through the chassis. Installing the System Fan 1. Place the system-fan in the chassis. ...
Page 22 - 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 drived. drive cage 3. Disconnect the power-switch cable from the system board. 4. Press the clips on both side of the power switch to release it from the chassis...
Page 23 - Installing the Power Switch
Installing the Power Switch 1. Slide the power switch in through the front of the computer. 2. Connect the power-switch cable to the system board. 3. Install the:a. drive cageb. optical drivec. front bezeld. cover 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer . Removing the Input/Ou...
Page 24 - Removing the Power Supply
4. Remove the screw that secures the I/O panel to the chassis. Then, slide the I/O panel to release and remove it from the computer. Installing the Input/Output (I/O) Panel 1. Insert the I/O panel into the slot on the chassis front. 2. Slide the I/O panel to secure it to the chassis. 3. Tighten the ...
Page 26 - Installing the Power Supply
6. Push in on the blue release tab and slide the power supply towards the front of the computer. 7. Lift the power supply out of the computer Installing the Power Supply 1. Place the power supply in the chassis and slide towards the back of the computer to secure it. 2. Tighten the screws securing t...
Page 27 - Removing the Coin-Cell Battery; Installing the Coin-Cell Battery; Removing the Heat Sink Assembly
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove the:a. coverb. front bezelc. drive cage 3. Press the release latch away from the battery to allow it to pop-up from the socket and then lift the coin-cell battery out of the computer. Installin...
Page 28 - Installing the Heat Sink Assembly
3. Using both hands, push away the two release handles while lifting the fan shroud upward and off the computer. 4. Disconnect the fan cable from the system board. Loosen the captive screws, lift the heat sink assembly and then remove it from the computer. Installing the Heat Sink Assembly 1. Place ...
Page 29 - Removing the Processor; Installing the Processor; Removing the Intrusion Switch
6. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer . Removing the Processor 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove the cover. 3. Remove the heat sink assembly. 4. Press the release lever down and then move it outward to release it from the retention h...
Page 30 - Installing the Intrusion Switch; Removing the System Board
4. Slide the intrusion switch toward the bottom of the chassis and remove it from the computer. Installing the Intrusion Switch 1. Insert the intrusion-switch into the chassis rear and slide it outward to secure it. 2. Connect the intrusion-switch cable to the system board. 3. Install the:a. heat si...
Page 31 - Installing the System Board
4. Turn the hex screw counter clockwise and remove from the system board. 5. Remove the screws that secure the system board to the computer and slide the system board towards the front of the computer. 6. Tilt the system board at 45–degrees, and then lift the system board out of the computer. Instal...
Page 32 - System Board Layout
5. Install the:a. processorb. power supplyc. heat-sink assemblyd. expansion card(s)e. memoryf. drive cageg. optical driveh. front bezeli. cover 6. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer . System Board Layout The following image displays the system board layout of the computer. 1...
Page 34 - 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 35 - 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 43 - Updating the BIOS
Option Description NOTE: This field is only relevant when the Integrated NIC control in the System Configuration group is set to Enable with Cloud Desktop . Client IP Address Specifies the static IP address of the client. The default IP address is 255.255.255.255 . NOTE: This field is only relevant ...
Page 44 - Jumper Settings; System and Setup Password
3. Enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code and click Submit . NOTE: To locate the Service Tag, click Where is my Service Tag? NOTE: If you cannot find your Service Tag, click Detect My Product . Proceed with the instructions on screen. 4. If you are unable to locate or find the Service Tag, cl...
Page 46 - Disabling a System Password
6. Press <Y> to save the changes and exit from the System Setup.The computer reboots. Disabling a System Password The system's software security features include a system password and a setup password. The password jumper disables any password(s) currently in use. NOTE: You can also use the fo...
Page 47 - 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 48 - 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 - Specifications
6 Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start (Start icon) → Help and Support , and then select the option to view information about your computer. Table 15. Processor Feature Specification Processor type • Intel C...
Page 59 - Contacting Dell
7 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, ...
