Page 3 - Contents
Contents 1 Working on Your Computer....................................................................................................... 5 Before Working Inside Your Computer ..................................................................................................................... 5 Tur...
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 9 - 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 scri...
Page 10 - System Overview
System Overview Figure 1. Inside View of the T5610 Computer 1. air tunnel 2. front bezel 3. optical drive 4. air baffle 5. hard drives 6. air duct 7. power supply unit (PSU) 8. coin-cell battery 9. PCI card 10. memory module 11. intrusion switch 12. heatsink with integrated fan Removing the Power Su...
Page 12 - Removing the Cover
Removing the Cover 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Lay down the computer on its side with the latch facing up. 3. Lift up the cover-release latch. 12
Page 14 - Installing the Front Bezel; Removing the Optical Drive
4. Rotate and pull the bezel panel away from the computer to release the hooks on the opposite edge of the bezel from the chassis. Installing the Front Bezel 1. Insert the hooks along the bottom edge of the front panel into the slots on the chassis front. 2. Rotate the bezel towards the computer to ...
Page 19 - Installing the Thermal Sensor
3. Identify the thermal sensor connected to the system board. 4. Disconnect the thermal sensor from the system board. 5. Release the latch that secures the thermal sensor. In this instance, the thermal sensor is connected to the hard drive. Installing the Thermal Sensor NOTE: The thermal sensor is a...
Page 24 - Removing the Heatsink
Removing the Heatsink 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the cover. 3. Disconnect the heatsink cable from the system board. 4. Loosen the captive screws that secure the heatsink to the system board. 24
Page 26 - Installing the Heatsink Fan
3. Slide out the grommets that secure the heatsink fan to the heatsink assembly. 4. Slide the heatsink fan from the heatsink assembly. Installing the Heatsink Fan 1. Slide the heatsink fan into heatsink assembly. 2. Plug in the grommets to secure the heatsink fan to the heatsink assembly. 3. Install...
Page 27 - Removing the Processor
Removing the Processor 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove:a. coverb. air tunnel (if available)c. heatsink 3. To remove the processor: NOTE: The processor cover is secured by two levers. They have icons that indicate which lever needs to be opened first and whi...
Page 36 - Installing the Speaker
3. Disconnect the speaker cable from the system board. 4. Press down the clasp, lift and remove the speaker. Installing the Speaker 1. Replace the speaker and fix the clasp. 2. Connect the speaker cable to the system board. 3. Install the cover. 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your ...
Page 37 - Removing the System Board
Removing the System Board 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove:a. coverb. coin-cell batteryc. PCI cardd. memory module(s)e. thermal sensorf. air tunnel (if available)g. heatsink fanh. heatsinki. processor 3. Slide the baffle-cover to release it from the computer...
Page 39 - Installing the System Board
6. Slide the system board towards the system-fan assembly. 7. Lift the system board away from the chassis. Installing the System Board 1. Align the system board to the port connectors on the back of the chassis and place the system board in the chassis. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the system boa...
Page 40 - System Board Components
4. Install:a. processorb. memory module(s)c. coin-cell batteryd. heatsink fane. heatsinkf. speakerg. I/O panelh. PCI cardi. PSU cardj. system fank. hard drivel. optical drivem. thermal sensorn. covero. power supply unit (PSU) 5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. System Boa...
Page 43 - Additional Information; Memory Module Guidelines
3 Additional Information This section provides information for the additional features that are part of your computer. Memory Module Guidelines To ensure optimal performance of your computer, observe the following general guidelines when configuring your system memory: • Memory modules of different ...
Page 45 - System Setup; Boot Sequence
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 an...
Page 46 - System Setup Options
Keys Navigation <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. <Tab> Moves to the next focus area. NOTE: For the standard graphics browser only. <Esc> Moves...
Page 53 - Updating the BIOS
Option Description • Enable Intel Virtualization Technology - This option is enabled by default. VT for Direct I/O Enables or disables the Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) from utilizing the additional hardware capabilities provided by Intel Virtualization technology for direct I/O. • Enable Intel Virt...
Page 54 - System and Setup Password; Assigning a System Password and Setup Password
11. Select your preferred download method in the Please select your download method below window; click Download File.The File Download window appears. 12. Click Save to save the file on your computer.13. Click Run to install the updated BIOS settings on your computer. Follow the instructions on the...
Page 57 - Diagnostics
5 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 59 - Troubleshooting Your Computer; Diagnostic LEDs
6 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 LEDs NOTE: The diagnostic LEDs only serve as an indicator of the progress through the Power-On Self Test (POST) ...
Page 61 - Error Messages; Errors That Halt Your Computer Completely
A possible system board failure has occurred. • Disconnect all internal and external peripherals, and re-start the computer. If the computer boots, add the peripheral cards back one by one until you find the bad one. • If the problem persists, the system board is faulty. Some other failure has occur...
Page 62 - Errors That Do Not Halt Your Computer; Errors That Soft Halt Your Computer
Error Message Alert! Processor type mismatch.Install like processor or one processor. Alert! Processor speed mismatchInstall like processor or one processor. Alert! Incompatible Processor detected.Install like processor or one processor. Errors That Do Not Halt Your Computer These error messages wil...
Page 65 - Technical Specifications
7 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 73 - Contacting Dell
8 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, ...