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
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
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
1. memory module 2. speaker 3. front bezel 4. system fan 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. 10
Page 11 - Installing the Cover; Removing the Front Bezel; Installing the Front Bezel; Removing The Expansion Card
Installing the Cover 1. Place the cover on the chassis. 2. Press down on the cover till it clicks into place. 3. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer . Removing the Front Bezel 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove the cover. 3. Pry the fr...
Page 13 - Installing The Expansion Card; Removing the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card
Installing The Expansion Card 1. Insert the expansion card into the connector on the system board and press down to secure it in place. 2. Install the cover 3. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer . Removing the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card 1. Follow the procedures ...
Page 14 - Installing the WLAN Card; Removing the Optical Drive
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 the antenna puck on the connector and tighten the screws that secure it to the computer. 4. Install the cover. 5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your C...
Page 15 - Installing the Optical Drive; Removing the Drive Cage
6. Repeat steps 3 to 5 to remove the second optical drive (if available). Installing the Optical Drive 1. Insert the optical drive into the bracket. 2. Slide the optical drive to insert it into the drive cage. 3. Connect the data and power cables to the optical drive. 4. Install the cover. 5. Follow...
Page 16 - Installing the Drive Cage
4. Slide the blue drive-cage handle toward unlock position and lift the hard drive cage from the computer. 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 ...
Page 17 - Removing the Hard Drive; Installing the Hard Drive
6. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer . Removing the Hard Drive 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove the:a. coverb. optical drivec. drive cage 3. Press the retention clips inwards and slide the hard-drive bracket out from the drive cage...
Page 18 - Removing the Speaker; Installing the Speaker
3. Slide the hard-drive bracket into the drive cage. 4. Install the:a. drive cageb. optical drivec. cover 5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer . Removing the Speaker 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove the:a. coverb. optical drivec. d...
Page 19 - Installing the Memory; Removing the System Fan
Memory Module Guidelines To ensure optimal performance of your computer, observe the following general guidelines when configuring your system memory: • Memory modules of different sizes can be mixed (for example, 2 GB and 4 GB). But, all populated channels must have identical configurations. • Memo...
Page 20 - 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 21 - 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 22 - 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 23 - Removing the Power Supply
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 screw to secure the I/O panel to the chassis. 4. Connect the I/O panel or FlyWire cable and audio cable to the system board. 5. Threa...
Page 25 - Installing the Power Supply
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 the power supply to the back of the computer. 3. Connect the 4-pin and 8–pin power cables to the s...
Page 26 - 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 27 - Installing the Heat Sink Assembly
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 the heat-sink assembly into the chassis. 2. Tighten the captive screws to secure the heat-sink assembly to the sy...
Page 28 - Removing the Processor; Installing the Processor; Removing the Intrusion Switch
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 hook. Lift the processor cover and remove the processor from the s...
Page 29 - Installing the Intrusion Switch; Removing the System Board
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 sink assemblyb. cover 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer . Removing th...
Page 30 - Installing 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. Installing the System Board 1. Align the system board to the port connectors on ...
Page 31 - System Board Layout
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. power connect...
Page 33 - 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 34 - 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 42 - 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 43 - Jumper Settings; System and Setup Password
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, click the Product Category of your computer. 5. Choose the Product Typ...
Page 45 - Disabling a System Password
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 following steps to disable a forgotten password. 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on...
Page 46 - 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 52 - 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 58 - 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, ...
