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 9 - 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
5. intrusion switch 6. heatsink cover 7. heatsink 8. drive cage 1. front I/O 2. system fan 3. system board 4. memory module 5. coin cell 6. speaker Removing the Cover 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the thumbscrews that secure the cover to the computer. Sli...
Page 11 - Installing the Cover
3. Lift the cover upward to a 45–degree angle and remove it from the computer. Installing the Cover 1. Place the cover on the computer. 2. Slide the computer cover towards the front of the chassis until it is fully engaged. 3. Tighten the thumbscrew in clockwise direction to secure the computer cove...
Page 14 - Installing The Expansion Card; Removing the Optical Drive
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 Optical Drive 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Yo...
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
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. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration: anda) Press the retention clips in...
Page 18 - Installing the Hard Drive; Removing the Speaker
Installing the Hard Drive 1. Tighten the screws to secure the mini hard drive (if available) to the hard-drive bracket. 2. Flex the hard-drive bracket and then insert the hard drive into the bracket. 3. Slide the hard-drive bracket into the drive cage. 4. Install the:a) drive cageb) optical drivec) ...
Page 21 - Installing the System Fan; Removing the Power Switch
Installing the System Fan 1. Place the system-fan in the chassis. 2. Pass the grommets through the chassis and slide outward along the groove to secure it in place. 3. Connect the system-fan cable to the system board. 4. Install:a) front bezelb) drive cagec) optical drived) cover 5. Follow the proce...
Page 22 - Installing the Power Switch
4. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration:a) Press the clips on both side of the power switch [1].b) Release it from the chassis [2].c) Remove the power switch along with its cable from the computer Installing the Power Switch 1. Slide the power switch in through the front of the c...
Page 23 - Removing the I/O Panel
c) front bezeld) cover 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the I/O Panel 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the:a) coverb) optical drivec) drive caged) front bezel 3. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration...
Page 31 - System Board Components
System Board Components The following image displays the system board layout. 1. PCI Express x16 connector 2. PCI Express x1 connector 3. intrusion-switch connector 4. PS/2, serial connector 5. power connector 6. processor socket 7. CPU fan connector 8. memory module connectors 9. HDD LED & chas...
Page 32 - Removing the System Board
Removing the System Board 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the:a) coverb) front bezelc) optical drived) drive cagee) memoryf) heat sink assemblyg) expansion card(s)h) power supply 3. Disconnect all the cables connected to the system board, and move the cable...
Page 34 - Installing the System Board
Installing the System Board 1. Align the system board to the port connectors on the rear of the chassis and place the system board in the chassis. 2. Tighten the screws securing the system board to the chassis. 3. Connect the cables to the system board. 4. Install the:a) power supplyb) expansion car...
Page 35 - 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 36 - 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 44 - Updating the BIOS
Option Description NOTE: This field is only relevant when the Integrated NIC control in the System Configuration group is set to Enabled with ImageServer and when Client DHCP is set to Static IP. Advanced Specifies for Advanced debugging • Verbose Mode (Disabled) NOTE: This Option is only relevant w...
Page 47 - Disabling a System Password
The System Security screen is displayed. 2. In the System Security screen, verify that Password Status is Unlocked . 3. Select System Password , alter or delete the existing system password and press <Enter> or <Tab>. 4. Select Setup Password , alter or delete the existing setup password...
Page 49 - 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 51 - 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 57 - Technical Specifications
6 Technical Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. The following specifications are only those required by law to ship with your computer. For comprehensive specification of your computer go to Specifications’ section in your Owner’s Manual available on the support site at dell.com/suppo...
Page 61 - 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, ...
