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Remove the drive panel (see "Removing the Drive Panel" on page 53).

4

Remove the existing floppy drive, if applicable (see "Removing a Floppy 
Drive" on page 55).

5

If no screws are attached to the new floppy drive, check the inside of the 
drive panel for shoulder screws. If screws are present, attach the screws to 
the new drive.

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Slide the floppy drive into the drive bay until it clicks into place.

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floppy drive

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shoulder screws (4)

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Summary of Contents for XPS 630i

Page 1: ...w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m Dell XPS 630i Service Manual Model DCDR01 ...

Page 2: ...rved Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc is strictly forbidden Trademarks used in this text Dell the DELL logo and XPS are trademarks of Dell Inc Microsoft Windows Windows Vista and Windows Vista start button are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Other trademarks and trade nam...

Page 3: ...Inside View of Your Computer 15 System Board Components 16 Power Supply Unit PSU DC Connector Pin Assignments 18 DC Power Connector P1 18 DC Power Connector P2 and P3 Graphics Card 20 DC Power Connectors P4 P7 HDD0 HDD3 20 DC Power Connector P8 PHY 21 DC Power Connectors P9 and P10 Bay1 SATA and Bay2 SATA 21 DC Power Connector P11 and P12 BAY and BAY2 21 DC Power Connector P13 FDI 22 ...

Page 4: ...9 5 Cards 31 Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards 32 Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards 35 Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card From a Dual Configuration 38 Installing a PCI Express Graphics Card in a Dual Configuration 40 Network Adapter and Sound Card Settings 43 6 Drives 45 About Serial ATA SATA Drives 46 General Drive Installation Guidelines 46 Hard Drive 47 Removing a Hard Drive 47 Installing...

Page 5: ...Reader 59 Removing a Media Card Reader 59 Installing a Media Card Reader 60 CD DVD Drive 63 Removing a CD DVD Drive 63 Installing a CD DVD Drive 64 7 Fans 69 Removing the Card Fan 69 Installing the Card Fan 71 Removing the Hard Drive Fan 74 Installing the Hard Drive Fan 76 8 Processor Heatsink 79 Removing the Processor Heatsink 79 Installing the Processor Heatsink 80 ...

Page 6: ...87 Installing the System Board 88 11 Power Supply 91 Removing the Power Supply 91 Installing the Power Supply 92 12 Front I O Panel 95 Removing the Front I O Panel 95 Installing the Front I O Panel 97 13 Master I O Board 101 Master I O Board Components 101 Removing the Master I O Board 102 Installing the Master I O Board 103 ...

Page 7: ...he Rear LED Board 107 Installing the Rear LED Board 109 15 Replacing the Battery 111 16 Cables 113 Power Cables 113 Power Cables With a Release Latch 113 Power Cables Without a Release Latch 114 IDE and Floppy Drive Cables 115 SATA Cables 116 Front I O Panel Cables 117 17 Replacing the Computer Cover 119 ...

Page 8: ...8 Contents ...

Page 9: ...nformation Guide A component can be replaced or if purchased separately installed by performing the removal procedure in reverse order Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools Small Phillips screwdriver Flash BIOS update program media Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE To avoid losing data save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you tu...

Page 10: ...with care Do not touch the components or contacts on a card Hold a card by its edges or by its metal mounting bracket Hold a component such as a processor by its edges not by its pins NOTICE Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty NOTICE When you disconnect a cable pull on its...

Page 11: ...Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets 5 Press the power button to ground the system board NOTICE Before touching anything inside your computer ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface such as the metal at the back of the computer While you work periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate static electricity which could harm inte...

Page 12: ...12 Before You Begin ...

Page 13: ...oving the cover NOTICE To avoid electrostatic discharge and damage to internal components ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis 1 Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer on page 10 NOTICE Ensure that sufficient space exists to support the system with the cover removed at least 30 cm 1 ft ...

Page 14: ...lled back grip the sides of the cover then pivot the top of the cover up and away from the computer 4 Slide the cover forward and then upward to remove it from the hinge slots Set it aside in a secure and protected location 1 computer cover 2 cover release latch 1 2 ...

Page 15: ...Technical Overview 15 Technical Overview Inside View of Your Computer 1 CD DVD drive bays 2 2 floppy drive media card reader 3 card fan 4 hard drive bays 4 5 power supply 1 3 4 2 5 ...

Page 16: ...16 Technical Overview System Board Components 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 21 20 22 23 6 1 14 24 25 26 27 ...

Page 17: ...13 PCI card slot SLOT5 and SLOT6 14 PCI Express x16 card slot SECONDARY GFX SLOT4 15 PCI Express x8 card slot SLOT3 16 PCI Express x1 card slot SLOT2 NOTE This slot is not available in the dual graphics configuration 17 PCI Express x16 card slot PRIMARY_GFX_SLOT1 18 power connector 12V_ATXP 19 processor CPU 20 processor fan connector FAN_CPU 21 black memory module connectors DIMM2 and DIMM 3 22 wh...

Page 18: ...18 Technical Overview Power Supply Unit PSU DC Connector Pin Assignments DC Power Connector P1 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 2 3 4 1 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ...

Page 19: ...k 4 5 VDC Red 5 COM Black 6 5 VDC Red 7 COM Black 8 POK Gray 9 5 VFP Purple 10 12 VD DC SE Yellow White 11 12 VD DC Yellow White 12 3 3 VDC Orange 13 3 3 VDC Orange 14 12 VDC Blue 15 COM Black 16 PS_ON Green 17 COM Black 18 COM Black 19 COM Black 20 N C N A 21 5 VDC SE Red 22 5 VDC Red 23 5 VDC Red 24 COM Black ...

Page 20: ...s cards whose power requirements exceed 75 watts DC Power Connectors P4 P7 HDD0 HDD3 Pin Number Signal name 18 AWG Wire Color 1 12 VB DC White 2 12 VB DC White 3 12 VB DC White 4 COM Black 5 COM Black 6 COM Black Pin Number Signal name 18 AWG Wire Color 1 3 3 VDC Orange 2 COM Black 3 5 VDC Red 4 COM Black 5 12 VB DC White 1 2 3 4 6 5 5 4 3 2 1 ...

Page 21: ...nd Bay2 SATA DC Power Connector P11 and P12 BAY and BAY2 Pin Number Signal name 18 AWG Wire Color 1 12 VB DC White 2 COM Black 3 COM Black 4 5 VDC Red Pin Number Signal name 18 AWG Wire Color 1 3 3 VDC Orange 2 COM Black 3 5 VDC Red 4 COM Black 5 12 VC DC Blue White 1 2 3 4 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 22: ...r Signal name 18 AWG Wire Color 1 12 VB DC White 2 COM Black 3 COM Black 4 5 VDC Red Pin Number Signal name 22 AWG Wire Color 1 5 VDC Red 2 COM Black 3 COM Black 4 12 VB DC White Pin Number Signal name 18 AWG Wire Color 1 12 VB DC White 2 COM Black 3 COM Black 4 5 VDC Red 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 23: ...WG Wire Color 1 COM Black 2 COM Black 3 COM Black 4 COM Black 5 12 VDC Yellow 6 12 VDC Yellow 7 12 VDC Green Yellow 8 12 VDC Green Yellow Pin Number Signal name 1 5 VDC 2 PC LED 3 Hard drive LED 4 Ground 5 Cable detect 6 PWRBTN NOTE The PWRBTN signal is inverted 7 N A 8 Ground 9 N A 10 Key 4 1 2 3 8 5 6 7 ...

Page 24: ...24 Technical Overview ...

Page 25: ...DDR2 memory modules are not installed in matched pairs the computer will continue to operate but with a slight reduction in performance See the label on the upper right or upper left corner of the module to determine the module s capacity NOTE Always install DDR2 memory modules in the order indicated on the system board The recommended memory configurations are A pair of matched memory modules ins...

Page 26: ... the computer during a memory upgrade keep them separate from any new modules that you may have even if you purchased the new modules from Dell If possible do not pair an original memory module with a new memory module Otherwise your computer may not start properly You should install your original memory modules in pairs either in DIMM connectors 1 and 2 or DIMM connectors 3 and 4 NOTE Memory purc...

Page 27: ...res in this section follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide NOTICE To avoid electrostatic discharge and damage to internal components ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 9 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover ...

Page 28: ...odule 5 Insert the module into the connector until the module snaps into position If you insert the module correctly the securing clips snap into the cutouts at each end of the module 6 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 119 NOTICE To connect a network cable first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it into the computer 1 cutouts 2 2 memory...

Page 29: ...of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide NOTICE To avoid electrostatic discharge and damage to internal components ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 9 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the C...

Page 30: ...30 Memory ...

Page 31: ... slots for PCI and PCI Express cards Two PCI Express x16 card slots can be used in a dual graphics configuration One PCI Express x8 card slot One PCI Express x1 card slot Two PCI card slots NOTE If a graphics card is installed in each of the PCI Express x16 card slots in the dual graphics configuration the PCI Express x1 and one PCI card slot are not accessible for use 4 1 6 2 3 5 7 ...

Page 32: ...cedures in Before You Begin on page 9 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover on page 13 3 Disconnect any cables connected to the card 4 Press down the release tab on the top of the card retainer at the appropriate card slot and pivot the card retainer back through the chassis wall 5 Remove the screw that secures the card to the chassis NOTE If the card is full length pull back...

Page 33: ... if present on the system board connector as you grasp the card by its top corners and then ease the card out of the connector 1 release tab 2 card retainer 3 screw 4 alignment guide 5 fan cage 6 alignment guide release tab 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...

Page 34: ...er from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment 8 Replace the screw that secures the filler bracket to the chassis NOTE If you removed the alignment guide replace the alignment guide on the card fan cage push the alignment guide until it clicks into place 9 Push the card retainer back into its original position push its tip so that its tab clicks into place 10 Replace the computer cover ...

Page 35: ...procedures in Before You Begin on page 9 2 Remove the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 119 3 Press down the tab on the top of the card retainer at the appropriate card slot and pivot the card retainer back through the chassis wall 4 Remove the filler bracket or existing card see Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards on page 32 to create a card slot opening 5 Prepare the card fo...

Page 36: ...y pull the securing tab if present and place the card in the connector Press down firmly and ensure that the card is fully seated in the slot NOTE If you removed the alignment guide replace the alignment guide on the card fan cage push the alignment guide until it clicks into place 1 PCI Express x16 card 2 securing tab 3 PCI Express x16 card slot 1 3 2 ...

Page 37: ...hat came with the card for information about the card s cable connections 9 Replace the screw to secure the card to the chassis NOTICE Before pushing the card retainer back into place ensure that the tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar and the notch in the top of each card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide 1 card connector seated 2 card connector ...

Page 38: ...nd Sound Card Settings on page 43 Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card From a Dual Configuration NOTE Follow the steps described in this section to remove PCI Express x16 graphics cards in dual configuration only For removal of any other type of PCI or PCI Express cards see Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards on page 32 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 9 2 Remove the computer cov...

Page 39: ...t out of your computer 6 Install a filler bracket in the empty card slot opening If you are replacing the card see Installing a PCI Express Graphics Card in a Dual Configuration on page 40 NOTICE Before pushing the card retainer back into place ensure that the tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar and the notch in the top of each card or filler bracket fits around ...

Page 40: ...s configuration you will need additional parts that can be ordered from Dell see Contacting Dell in your Owner s Manual This section pertains to dual PCI Express graphics card configurations only For installation of other types of PCI or PCI Express cards see Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards on page 35 The PCI Express x1 card slot is not available for use if a graphics card is installed in eac...

Page 41: ...or installation See the documentation that came with the card for information on configuring the card making internal connections or otherwise customizing it for your computer NOTICE An incorrectly attached graphics power cable may result in degraded graphics performance 6 Connect any cables that should be attached to the card See the documentation that came with the card for information about the...

Page 42: ...retention device that lies over the installed cards and snap it into place 10 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 119 11 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on 1 graphics card bridge not present on some dual graphics card configurations 2 power connectors 2 3 dual PCI Express graphics cards 1 3 2 ...

Page 43: ... your Owner s Manual select Integrated Audio Controller and then change the setting to On 2 Connect external audio devices to the audio connectors on the back panel of the computer If you have installed an add in network adapter and want to disable the integrated network adapter 1 Enter system setup see Entering System Setup in your Owners s Manual select Integrated NIC Controller and then change ...

Page 44: ...44 Cards ...

Page 45: ...loppy drive or one media card reader NOTICE When removing and replacing drives be sure to leave the drive data and power cables connected to the system board NOTE The 3 5 inch media card reader floppy drive carrier is not interchangeable with the hard drive carrier 1 CD DVD drive bays 2 2 floppy drive media card reader 3 hard drive bays 4 1 3 2 ...

Page 46: ...s General Drive Installation Guidelines SATA drives should be connected to connectors labeled SATA on the system board IDE drives should be connected to the connectors labeled IDE When connecting a SATA cable hold the cable by the connector at each end and press firmly into the connector When disconnecting a SATA cable hold the cable by the connector at each end and pull until the connector detach...

Page 47: ...afety instructions in the Product Information Guide CAUTION To guard against electrical shock always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover NOTICE If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data that you want to keep back up your files before you begin this procedure 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 9 2 Remove the computer cover see Removi...

Page 48: ...ress the black tabs on each side of the hard drive bracket towards each other and slide the drive up and out of the hard drive bay 1 SATA power cable 2 SATA data cable 3 SATA data connector on the system board 1 2 3 ...

Page 49: ... cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 119 NOTICE To connect a network cable first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it into the computer 7 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on 1 black tabs 2 2 hard drive 3 hard drive bay 1 3 2 ...

Page 50: ...acket is installed inside the hard drive bay remove the bracket before you install the new hard drive 4 Prepare the new hard drive for installation and check the documentation for the hard drive to verify that the hard drive is configured for your computer NOTE If the hard drive you are installing does not have a hard drive bracket attached use your original hard drive bracket snap the bracket ont...

Page 51: ...bled and firmly seated 7 Connect the power and data cables to the hard drive NOTE If you disconnected the data cable while removing the hard drive or if you are installing a new hard drive connect the data cable to the system board 1 hard drive 2 hard drive bay 1 2 ...

Page 52: ...the network port or device and then plug it into the computer 9 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation 1 SATA power cable 2 SATA data cable 3 SATA data connector on the system board 1 2 3 ...

Page 53: ...dures in Before You Begin on page 9 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover on page 13 3 Grasp the drive release latch and slide it towards the base of the computer until the drive panel snaps open 4 Pivot the drive panel outward and lift it from its side hinges 5 Set the drive panel aside in a secure location 1 drive release latch 2 drive panel 3 drive panel tabs 3 2 1 3 ...

Page 54: ...r cover see Removing the Computer Cover on page 13 3 Align the drive panel tabs with the side door hinges 4 Rotate the drive panel toward the computer until it snaps into place 5 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 119 1 drive panel tabs 3 2 side door hinges 3 3 drive panel 2 1 3 ...

Page 55: ...tion Guide Removing a Floppy Drive 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 9 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover on page 13 3 Remove the drive panel see Removing the Drive Panel on page 53 4 Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the floppy drive 1 power cable 2 floppy drive data cable 1 2 ...

Page 56: ...cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 119 NOTICE To connect a network cable first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it into the computer 8 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on Installing a Floppy Drive 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 9 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover on page...

Page 57: ...cable see Removing a Floppy Drive on page 55 5 If no screws are attached to the new floppy drive check the inside of the drive panel for shoulder screws If screws are present attach the screws to the new drive 6 Slide the floppy drive into the drive bay until it clicks into place 1 floppy drive 2 shoulder screws 4 1 2 ...

Page 58: ...he Computer Cover on page 119 NOTICE To connect a network cable first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it in to the computer 11 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation 12 Enter system setup see Entering System Setu...

Page 59: ...ormation Guide Removing a Media Card Reader 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 9 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover on page 13 3 Remove the drive panel see Removing the Drive Panel on page 53 4 Disconnect the media card reader cable from the back of the media card reader 1 media card reader cable 1 ...

Page 60: ... cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 119 NOTICE To connect a network cable first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it into the computer 8 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on Installing a Media Card Reader 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 9 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover o...

Page 61: ...e Removing a Media Card Reader on page 59 5 If no screws are attached to the media card reader check the inside of the drive panel for shoulder screws If screws are present attach the screws to the new card reader 6 Slide the media card reader into the drive bay until it clicks into place 1 media card reader 2 shoulder screws 4 1 2 ...

Page 62: ...he Computer Cover on page 119 NOTICE To connect a network cable first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it in to the computer 11 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation 12 Enter system setup see Entering System Setu...

Page 63: ...gin on page 9 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover on page 13 3 Remove the drive panel see Removing the Drive Panel on page 53 4 Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the drive NOTE If you are uninstalling the only CD DVD drive in your computer and will not replace it at this time disconnect the data cable from the system board and set it aside 1 data cable 2...

Page 64: ...e Replacing the Computer Cover on page 119 NOTICE To connect a network cable first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it into the computer 8 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on Installing a CD DVD Drive 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 9 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover on page 13 1 dr...

Page 65: ...on that accompanied the drive to verify that the drive is configured for your computer NOTE If you are installing an IDE drive configure the drive for the cable select setting 6 If no screws are attached to the drive check the inside of the drive panel for screws and if screws are present attach the screws to the new drive 7 Gently slide the drive into the drive bay until it clicks into place 1 CD...

Page 66: ...66 Drives 8 Attach the power and data cables to the CD DVD drive To locate the system board connector see System Board Components on page 16 1 drive release latch 2 CD DVD drive 1 2 ...

Page 67: ...e 119 NOTICE To connect a network cable first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it in to the computer 12 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation 13 Enter system setup see Entering System Setup in the Owner s Manual ...

Page 68: ...68 Drives ...

Page 69: ...the alignment guide and remove any full length expansion cards see Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards on page 32 NOTICE Note the location of each connector before disconnecting the cables 4 Disconnect all the cables from the master I O Board see Master I O Board Components on page 101 5 Remove the screw that secures the card fan cage to the chassis and then slide the card fan cage back and out of ...

Page 70: ...70 Fans 6 In succession carefully pull on each corner of the card fan to detach the rubber grommets securing the card fan to the card fan cage 1 screw 2 card fan cage 3 tabs 4 1 2 3 ...

Page 71: ...ght corner of the fan cage 1 With the card fan power cable oriented downward align the rubber grommets in the fan with the openings in each corner of the card fan cage then pull the grommets through until they snap into place NOTE Airflow direction and orientation are shown on the side of the fan 1 card fan 2 rubber grommet 4 3 card fan cage 4 card fan power cable 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 72: ...fan cage into the corresponding slots on the chassis then slide the card fan cage forward until it snaps into place 1 card fan 2 rubber grommet 4 3 card fan cage 4 card fan orientation direction arrow 5 air flow direction arrow 6 card fan power cable 2 1 3 6 4 5 ...

Page 73: ...ength expansion cards that you removed see Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards on page 35 6 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 119 NOTICE To connect a network cable first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it into your computer 7 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on 1 card fan cage 2 tabs 4 3 screw...

Page 74: ... 3 Remove the card fan cage see Removing the Card Fan on page 69 4 Disconnect the hard drive fan cable from the FAN_HDD connector on the master I O board see Power Supply Unit PSU DC Connector Pin Assignments on page 18 5 Slide the hard drive fan cage out from behind the hard drive bays then lift it from the computer 1 hard drive fan 2 hard drive fan cage 1 2 ...

Page 75: ...rner of the hard drive fan to detach the rubber grommets securing the hard drive fan to the hard drive fan cage 7 Set the hard drive fan aside in a secure location 1 hard drive fan 2 rubber grommets 3 hard drive fan cage 4 hard drive fan cable 2 1 3 4 ...

Page 76: ...an cage then pull the grommets through until they snap into place NOTE Airflow direction and orientation are shown on the side of the fan 2 Insert the tab along the bottom of the hard drive fan cage into the corresponding slot on the chassis then slide the hard drive fan cage behind the hard drive bays until it snaps into place 1 hard drive fan 2 rubber grommets 3 hard drive fan cage 4 hard drive ...

Page 77: ... card fan cage see Installing the Card Fan on page 71 5 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 119 NOTICE To connect a network cable first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it into your computer 6 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on 1 hard drive fan 2 hard drive fan cage 2 1 ...

Page 78: ...78 Fans ...

Page 79: ... on page 9 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover on page 13 CAUTION The processor heat sink can get very hot during normal operation Be sure that the heat sink has had sufficient time to cool before you touch it 3 Disconnect the fan cable from the FAN_CPU connector on the system board see System Board Components on page 16 4 Loosen the four captive screws securing the process...

Page 80: ... in Before You Begin on page 9 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover on page 13 NOTICE Incorrect alignment of the processor heatsink can cause damage to the system board and processor 3 Align the four captive screws on the processor heatsink with the holes on the system board NOTE Airflow direction and orientation are shown on top of the heatsink 1 airflow direction and orien...

Page 81: ... board see System Board Components on page 16 6 Close the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 119 NOTICE To connect a network cable first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it into the computer 7 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on ...

Page 82: ...82 Processor Heatsink ...

Page 83: ... technical service see Contacting Dell in your Owner s Manual Removing the Processor 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 9 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover on page 13 3 Disconnect the power cables from the POWER and 12V_ATXP connectors see System Board Components on page 16 on the system board 4 Remove the processor heatsink see Removing the Processor Hea...

Page 84: ...g an unpainted metal surface on the back of the computer NOTICE You must position the processor correctly in the socket to avoid permanent damage to the processor and the computer when you turn on the computer NOTE If the socket release lever is not fully extended extend it before you install the processor 1 Align the pin 1 corner of the processor and socket 1 processor cover 2 processor 3 socket ...

Page 85: ... processor is positioned correctly apply minimal pressure to seat it 3 When the processor is fully seated in the socket close the processor cover 4 Pivot the socket release lever back toward the socket and snap it into place to secure the processor 5 Replace the processor heatsink see Installing the Processor Heatsink on page 80 6 Reconnect the power cables to the POWER and 12V_ATXP connectors see...

Page 86: ...ee Replacing the Computer Cover on page 119 NOTICE To connect a network cable first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it into the computer 8 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on ...

Page 87: ...Removing the Processor Heatsink on page 79 4 Remove all the expansion cards see Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards on page 32 5 Remove any additional components that may restrict access to the system board NOTICE Carefully note the routing and location of each cable before you disconnect it so that you are sure to re route cables correctly An incorrectly routed or a disconnected cable could lead t...

Page 88: ...ing system board to make sure that you have the correct part NOTE Some components and connectors on replacement system boards may be in different locations than corresponding connectors on the existing system board NOTE Jumper settings on replacement system boards are preset at the factory 1 Transfer components from the existing system board to the replacement system board if applicable 1 screw 10...

Page 89: ...xpress Cards on page 35 6 Replace any additional components that you removed from the system board 7 Reconnect all cables to the system board 8 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 119 NOTICE To connect a network cable first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it into your computer 9 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and...

Page 90: ...90 System Board ...

Page 91: ... stem from the power supply and disconnect each connected power cable NOTE Note the routing of the power cable bundles as you disconnect them You must route these cables properly when you replace them to prevent them from being pinched or crimped 4 Remove the system board see Removing the System Board on page 87 5 Remove the four screws that secure the power supply to the back of the chassis 6 Rem...

Page 92: ...supply towards the expansion cards to clear the protruding lip of the chassis 11 Lift the power supply up and out of the computer Installing the Power Supply 1 Slide the power supply into place ensuring that the tabs on the rear wall of the computer chassis latch into place 2 Replace the four screws that secure the power supply to the back of the computer chassis 1 power supply 2 protruding lip of...

Page 93: ...the cable clamp to the chassis 6 Replace the system board see Installing the System Board on page 88 7 Reattach each of the DC power cables that were previously connected carefully rerouting them as you found them 8 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 119 NOTICE To connect a network cable first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it into the...

Page 94: ...94 Power Supply ...

Page 95: ... so that you are sure to re route cables correctly An incorrectly routed or a disconnected cable could lead to computer problems 4 Disconnect the cables from the master I O board 5 Remove the card fan cage see Removing the Card Fan on page 69 6 Disconnect the FRONT_AUDIO_USB_LED cable the FRONT_USB_LED cable and the USB_MB cable from the front I O panel 7 Remove the drive panel see Removing the Dr...

Page 96: ... I O Panel 9 Remove the two screws that secure the front I O panel to the chassis then slide the front I O panel towards the chassis frame to remove it completely 1 FRONT_LED cable 2 tabs 4 3 front panel 2 1 3 ...

Page 97: ...safety instructions in the Product Information Guide 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 9 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover on page 13 3 Align the screw holes on the front I O panel with the screw holes on the chassis and then tighten the two screws 1 screws 2 2 front I O panel 1 2 ...

Page 98: ...B_LED cable the FRONT_USB_LED cable and the USB_MB cable to the front I O panel 8 Replace the card fan cage see Installing the Card Fan on page 71 NOTICE Ensure that you replace all the cables originally connected to the master I O board or your computer may not function properly 9 Connect all the cables to the master I O board see Master I O Board Components on page 101 10 Replace any expansion c...

Page 99: ... see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 119 NOTICE To connect a network cable first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it into your computer 12 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on ...

Page 100: ...100 Front I O Panel ...

Page 101: ...Master I O Board 101 Master I O Board Master I O Board Components 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 3 ...

Page 102: ...ge 69 4 Disconnect all cables from the master I O board 5 Remove the screw that secures the master I O board to the metal tray 6 Lift the master I O board out of the computer 1 I O board reset jumper RESET_FW 2 Slab debug header 3 ESA fault LED 4 media card reader connector USB_Flexbay 5 internal USB connector USB_MB 6 I O board power connector PWR_CONN 7 card fan connector FAN_CCAG 8 rear LED sen...

Page 103: ...he master I O board to the metal tray 3 Reconnect all cables to the master I O board 4 Replace the card fan cage see Installing the Card Fan on page 71 5 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 119 6 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and turn them on 1 screw 2 master I O board 1 1 2 ...

Page 104: ...104 Master I O Board ...

Page 105: ... front panel To remove the front LED board you must remove the front panel 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 9 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover on page 13 3 Remove the drive panel see Removing the Drive Panel on page 53 4 Release the four tabs that secure the front panel to the chassis 5 Carefully pivot the front panel away from the computer to release ...

Page 106: ... panel light board embedded on the front panel Installing the Front LED Board NOTE The front LED board is embedded on the front panel Install the front panel to install the front LED board 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 9 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover on page 13 1 FRONT_LED cable 2 tabs 4 3 front panel 2 1 3 ...

Page 107: ...lace the drive panel see Installing the Drive Panel on page 54 6 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 119 7 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on Removing the Rear LED Board 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 9 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover on page 13 1 front panel 2 FRONT_LED cabl...

Page 108: ... 5 Gently push the release tab away from the chassis to release the rear LED board and then slide it up and away from the computer 6 Replace the system board see Installing the System Board on page 88 7 Replace the system cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 119 8 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on 1 release tab 2 rear LED board 1 2 ...

Page 109: ...OR cable to the master I O board see Master I O Board Components on page 101 5 Route the REAR_LED_SENSOR cable under the system board and replace the system board see Installing the System Board on page 88 6 Align the rear LED board with the metal tab on the chassis then slide the rear LED board into place 7 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 119 8 Connect your com...

Page 110: ...110 Lights ...

Page 111: ...according to the manufacturer s instructions To replace the battery 1 Record all the screens in system setup see System Setup in the Owner s Manual so that you can restore the correct settings after the new battery has been installed 2 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 9 3 Open the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover on page 13 4 Locate the battery socket see System Boar...

Page 112: ...ing the Computer Cover on page 119 NOTICE To connect a network cable first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it into the computer 8 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on 9 Enter system setup see System Setup in the Owner s Manual and restore the settings you recorded in step 1 10 Properly dispose of the old battery See the Product ...

Page 113: ...revent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment This section provides information about connecting and disconnecting the following cables from the system board Power cables Integrated Drive Electronics IDE and floppy drive cables Serial ATA SATA cables Front I O cables Power Cables Your computer has two types of power cables Power cables with a release latch Power ...

Page 114: ...or downwards until it is firmly clicks into place Power Cables Without a Release Latch The following power cables in your system do not have a release latch IDE drive power cables see DC Power Connector P11 and P12 BAY and BAY2 on page 21 Master I O board power cable see DC Power Connector P14 MS BD on page 22 To disconnect the power cable without a release latch hold the cable by the connector an...

Page 115: ...ns on the connectors vary You cannot interchange the cables or connectors To disconnect an IDE cable hold the cable by the connector at each end and gently pull the IDE cable from the connector on the system board or IDE drive The connector on an IDE cable is keyed in the center with a raised piece of plastic called the cable key To connect an IDE cable align the cable key with connector on the sy...

Page 116: ...e system board To connect a SATA cable hold the cable by the connector at each end and press firmly into the connector To disconnect a SATA cable hold the cable by the connector at each end and pull until the connector detaches 1 IDE ribbon cable 2 cable key 3 IDE connector on the system board drive 1 2 3 1 2 3 ...

Page 117: ...away from the system board NOTICE You must align the cable key with the missing pin correctly Incorrect alignment can cause damage to the equipment When connecting the front I O panel cable hold the cable by the connector and align the cable key with the missing pin on the system board connector then press firmly into the connector 1 SATA connector 2 SATA connector on the system board 3 SATA conne...

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Page 119: ...trostatic discharge and damage to internal components ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis 1 Ensure that all cables are connected and fold cables out of the way 2 Ensure that no tools or extra parts are left inside the computer 3 Pivot the cover down and into position 4 Press down on the cover until it click...

Page 120: ...et the computer upright NOTICE To connect a network cable first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it into the computer 6 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and turn them on 1 computer cover 2 cover hinge tabs 2 3 hinge slots 2 1 3 ...

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