Page 3 - Contents
Contents | 3 Contents Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices . . . . . 9 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Recommended Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 After Wo...
Page 9 - Before You Begin; Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices
Before You Begin | 9 Before You Begin Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer. 1 Save and close all open files and exit all open programs. 2 Move your mouse pointer to the u...
Page 10 - Safety Instructions
10 | Before You Begin Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and ensure your personal safety. WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practice...
Page 11 - After Working Inside Your Computer
After Working Inside Your Computer | 11 After Working Inside Your Computer After you complete the replacement procedures, ensure the following: • Replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer. • Place the computer in an upright position. • Connect any external device...
Page 12 - Technical Overview; Inside View of Your Computer
12 | Technical Overview Technical Overview WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside ...
Page 13 - System-Board Components
Technical Overview | 13 System-Board Components 1 chassis fan connector (SYS_FAN 1) 2 power connector (PWRCONN1) 3 processor socket 4 processor fan connector (CPU_FAN) 5 memory module connector (DIMM3) 6 memory module connector (DIMM1) 7 memory module connector (DIMM4) 8 memory module connector (DIM...
Page 15 - Removing the Computer Cover; Procedure
Removing the Computer Cover | 15 Removing the Computer Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "Aft...
Page 16 - Replacing the Computer Cover
16 | Replacing the Computer Cover Replacing the Computer Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "A...
Page 20 - Postrequisites
20 | Replacing the Memory Module(s) 3 Insert the memory module into the memory-module connector until the memory module snaps into position. If you insert the memory module correctly, the securing clips snap into the cutouts at each end of the memory module. Postrequisites 1 Replace the graphics car...
Page 21 - Removing the Front Bezel; Prerequisites
Removing the Front Bezel | 21 Removing the Front Bezel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Wor...
Page 23 - Replacing the Front Bezel
Replacing the Front Bezel | 23 Replacing the Front Bezel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After W...
Page 26 - Removing the Graphics Card
26 | Removing the Graphics Card Removing the Graphics Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After...
Page 29 - Replacing the Graphics Card
Replacing the Graphics Card | 29 Replacing the Graphics Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "Aft...
Page 30 - Removing the Wireless Mini-Card
30 | Removing the Wireless Mini-Card Removing the Wireless Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in ...
Page 32 - Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card
32 | Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions i...
Page 33 - Removing the mSATA Drive
Removing the mSATA Drive | 33 Removing the mSATA Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Wor...
Page 34 - Replacing the mSATA Drive
34 | Replacing the mSATA Drive Replacing the mSATA Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After W...
Page 35 - Removing the Primary Hard-Drive
Removing the Primary Hard-Drive | 35 Removing the Primary Hard-Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in ...
Page 37 - Replacing the Primary Hard-Drive
Replacing the Primary Hard-Drive | 37 Replacing the Primary Hard-Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions i...
Page 38 - Removing the Hard-Drive Cage
38 | Removing the Hard-Drive Cage Removing the Hard-Drive Cage WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "A...
Page 39 - Replacing the Hard-Drive Cage
Replacing the Hard-Drive Cage | 39 Replacing the Hard-Drive Cage WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "...
Page 45 - Removing the Optical Drive
Removing the Optical Drive | 45 Removing the Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After...
Page 46 - Replacing the Optical Drive
46 | Replacing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "Aft...
Page 47 - Removing the Top Cover
Removing the Top Cover | 47 Removing the Top Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working...
Page 48 - Replacing the Top Cover
48 | Replacing the Top Cover Replacing the Top Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Worki...
Page 49 - Removing the Media-Card Reader
Removing the Media-Card Reader | 49 Removing the Media-Card Reader WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in &#...
Page 50 - Replacing the Media-Card Reader
50 | Replacing the Media-Card Reader Replacing the Media-Card Reader WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in ...
Page 51 - Removing the Top I/O Panel
Removing the Top I/O Panel | 51 Removing the Top I/O Panel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After...
Page 53 - Replacing the Top I/O Panel
Replacing the Top I/O Panel | 53 Replacing the Top I/O Panel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "Aft...
Page 54 - Removing the Front USB Panel
54 | Removing the Front USB Panel Removing the Front USB Panel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "A...
Page 56 - Replacing the Front USB Panel
56 | Replacing the Front USB Panel Replacing the Front USB Panel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "...
Page 57 - Removing the Power Button Module
Removing the Power Button Module | 57 Removing the Power Button Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions i...
Page 59 - Replacing the Power Button Module
Replacing the Power Button Module | 59 Replacing the Power Button Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions...
Page 60 - Removing the Chassis Fan
60 | Removing the Chassis Fan Removing the Chassis Fan WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Wor...
Page 61 - Replacing the Chassis Fan
Replacing the Chassis Fan | 61 Replacing the Chassis Fan WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After W...
Page 62 - Removing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink
62 | Removing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Removing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow th...
Page 64 - Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink
64 | Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow ...
Page 65 - Removing the Processor
Removing the Processor | 65 Removing the Processor WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working...
Page 67 - Replacing the Processor
Replacing the Processor | 67 Replacing the Processor WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Worki...
Page 69 - Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery | 69 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in &#...
Page 70 - Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
70 | Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in ...
Page 71 - Removing the Power-Supply Unit
Removing the Power-Supply Unit | 71 Removing the Power-Supply Unit WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in &#...
Page 72 - Replacing the Power-Supply Unit
72 | Replacing the Power-Supply Unit Replacing the Power-Supply Unit WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in ...
Page 73 - Removing the System Board
Removing the System Board | 73 Removing the System Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After W...
Page 75 - Replacing the System Board
Replacing the System Board | 75 Replacing the System Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After...
Page 76 - System Setup; Entering System Setup
76 | System Setup System Setup Overview Use system setup to: • Get information about the hardware installed in your computer, such as the amount of RAM, the size of the hard drive, and so on • Change the system configuration information • Set or change a user-selectable option, such as the user pass...
Page 82 - Changing Boot Sequence; Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot; Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots
82 | System Setup Changing Boot Sequence Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot You can use this feature to change the current boot sequence, for example, to boot from the optical drive to run Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. The previous boot sequence is restored at the ne...
Page 83 - Clearing Forgotten Passwords
System Setup | 83 Clearing Forgotten Passwords WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Ins...
Page 84 - Clearing CMOS Settings
84 | System Setup Clearing CMOS Settings WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Yo...
Page 85 - Flashing the BIOS
Flashing the BIOS | 85 Flashing the BIOS The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board. To flash the BIOS: 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Go to dell.com/support . 3 If you have your computer's Service Tag, type your computer's Service Tag and click Submit . ...
Page 86 - More Information; To learn about Windows 8:; To learn about your computer features:
86 | More Information More Information To learn about Windows 8: 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Go to dell.com/support . 3 Type Windows 8 in the search box and click Search . 4 Click the links to learn about the Windows 8 features. To learn about your computer features: 1 Follow the instructions from ste...
