Page 3 - Contents
Contents Notes, Cautions, and Warnings...................................................................................................2 1 Working on Your Computer.......................................................................................................7 Before Working Inside Your Com...
Page 7 - 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 11 - Removing the Hard Drive
Removing the Hard Drive 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the front cover. 3. Pull the clasp of the hard-drive bracket in an outward direction. 4. Slide the hard-drive bracket in an outward direction to remove it from the computer. 5. If a second hard drive i...
Page 16 - Installing the PCI Card
4. Press down the latch and pull the PCI card away from the computer. Installing the PCI Card 1. Push the expansion card into the card slot and secure the latch. 2. Install the plastic latch that secures the PCI card to the card slot. 3. Install the left cover. 4. Follow the procedures in After Work...
Page 19 - Removing the Air Tunnel
Installing the 2.5-inch Optical Drive 1. Slide the optical drive into its compartment and ensure it is seated firmly. 2. Connect the power cable and the data cable to the back of the optical drive. 3. Install the left cover. 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing th...
Page 20 - Installing the Air Tunnel
5. Press down on the release latch on the air tunnel base and lift it upwards to remove it from the computer. 6. Repeat the steps to remove the second air tunnel module from the computer. Installing the Air Tunnel NOTE: The air tunnel is an optional component and your computer may not ship with it. ...
Page 25 - Removing the System Fan
Removing the System Fan 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove:a) left coverb) optical drive 3. Remove the screws that secure the optical-drive bracket. 4. Push the air duct in the direction indicated to unhinge it from the system fan module. 5. Lift the air duct ...
Page 28 - Installing the System Fan
12. Disconnect the system-fan cable from the system fan module and remove the system fan module from the computer. 13. Remove the rubber tabs that secure the system fan , lift up the fan and remove it from the fan assembly. Installing the System Fan 1. Tighten the rubber tabs that secure the system ...
Page 29 - Removing the Front I/O Panel and the USB 3.0 Ports
4. Connect the system fan cables to their connectors on the system board. 5. Route the system fan cables out of the opening in the system fan module in the direction of the system board. 6. Slide the larger air duct downwards into the retention tabs until it is secured to the system fan module. 7. S...
Page 34 - Installing the Right Cover
4. Lift the right cover at a 45–degree and remove it from the computer. Figure 1. Installing the Right Cover 1. Place the front cover on the computer. 2. Install the screws that secure the right cover to the computer. 3. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the 5.25-...
Page 36 - Removing the Thermal Sensor
a) front coverb) right cover 5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Thermal Sensor 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove:a) left coverb) right coverc) air tunnel 3. Disconnect the thermal sensor cable from the system board an...
Page 43 - Installing the System Board; System Board Components
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 that secure the system board to the chassis. 3. Connect the connectors to the system board. 4. Install the:a) processorb) memory mo...
Page 45 - Additional Information; Memory Module Guidelines; Front Panel Chassis Lock
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 47 - 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 48 - 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 • Disabled (Default Setting) — Does not allow the system to power on by special LAN signals when it receives a wake-up signal from the LAN or wireless LAN. • LAN Only — Allows the system to be powered on by special LAN signals. This option is Disabled by default. Table 8. Maintena...
Page 54 - System and Setup Password; Assigning a System Password and Setup Password
a) Enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code and click Submit.b) Click Submit and proceed to step 5. 4. If you do not have your computer's service tag or express service code, select one of the following:a) Automatically detect my Service Tag for meb) Choose from My Products and Services Listc) ...
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 62 - Error Messages; Errors That Halt Your Computer Completely; Errors That Do Not Halt Your Computer; Errors That Soft Halt Your Computer
Error Messages There are three types of BIOS error messages that are displayed depending on the severity of the issue. They are: Errors That Halt Your Computer Completely These error messages will halt the computer requiring you to cycle the system's power. The following table lists the error messag...
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 more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about you...
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, ...