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Memory Module(s)

Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on

page 18).

Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn

them on.
If a message appears stating that the memory size has changed, press

<F1> to continue.

Log on to your computer.

To verify that the memory is installed correctly, click

Start



Control

Panel



System

Check the amount of memory (RAM) listed.

cutouts (2)

securing clip (snapped in

position)

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Summary of Contents for XPS 8300

Page 1: ...Dell XPS 8300 Service Manual Model D03M Series Type D03M001 ...

Page 2: ...e without notice 2010 Dell Inc All rights reserved Trademarks used in this text Dell the DELL logo and XPS are trademarks of Dell Inc Microsoft Windows and the Windows start button logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and is used by Dell under license R...

Page 3: ...ts 10 2 Before You Begin 13 Technical Specifications 13 Recommended Tools 13 Turning Off Your Computer 13 Safety Instructions 14 3 Computer Cover 17 Removing the Computer Cover 17 Replacing the Computer Cover 18 4 Memory Module s 21 Removing the Memory Module s 21 Replacing the Memory Module s 22 ...

Page 4: ...et 32 7 Wireless Mini Card 33 Removing the Mini Card 33 Replacing the Mini Card 34 8 PCI Express Cards 37 Removing the Card Retention Bracket 37 Replacing the Card Retention Bracket 38 Removing PCI Express Cards 39 Replacing PCI Express Cards 41 Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing the PCI Express Card 42 9 Drives 45 Hard Drive 45 Removing the Primary Hard Drive 45 ...

Page 5: ...Drive 50 Removing the Optical Drive 50 Replacing the Optical Drive 51 Media Card Reader 54 Removing the Media Card Reader 54 Replacing the Media Card Reader 56 10 Top Cover 57 Removing the Top Cover 57 Replacing the Top Cover 59 11 Top I O Panel 61 Removing the Top I O Panel 61 Replacing the Top I O Panel 63 12 Front USB Panel 65 Removing the Front USB Panel 65 Replacing the Front USB Panel 67 ...

Page 6: ...dule 75 15 Fans 77 Chassis Fan 77 Removing the Chassis Fan 77 Replacing the Chassis Fan 78 Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly 79 Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly 79 Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly 81 16 Processor 83 Removing the Processor 83 Replacing the Processor 85 17 Coin Cell Battery 89 Removing the Coin Cell Battery 89 Replacing the Coin Cell Battery 90 ...

Page 7: ...97 Removing the System Board 97 Replacing the System Board 99 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 101 20 System Setup Utility 103 Overview 103 Entering System Setup Utility 103 System Setup Options 104 Boot Sequence 109 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 110 Clearing CMOS Passwords 112 21 Flashing the BIOS 115 ...

Page 8: ...8 Contents ...

Page 9: ...t www dell com regulatory_compliance WARNING To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as a connector on your computer CAUTION 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 Inside Vie...

Page 10: ...ezel 2 primary hard drive 3 graphics card bracket optional 4 secondary hard drive 5 system board 6 card retention clamp 7 power supply 8 primary optical drive 9 secondary optical drive 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 11 14 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 27 26 ...

Page 11: ...r button connector F_PANEL 13 SATA drive connector SATA 1 14 front panel USB connector F_USB1 15 SATA drive connector SATA 2 16 front panel USB connector F_USB3 17 SATA drive connector SATA 3 18 battery socket BATTERY 19 front panel USB connector F_USB2 20 front panel USB connector F_USB4 21 front panel audio connector F_AUDIO1 22 PCI Express x1 card slot PCI EX1_3 23 PCI Express x1 card slot PCI ...

Page 12: ...12 Technical Overview ...

Page 13: ... the removal procedure in reverse order Technical Specifications For information on technical specifications of your computer see the Setup Guide at support dell com manuals Recommended Tools The instructions in this document may require the following tools Small flat blade screwdriver Small Phillips screwdriver Plastic scribe BIOS executable update program available at support dell com Turning Of...

Page 14: ...ave connectors with locking tabs if you are disconnecting this type of cable press in on the locking tabs before you disconnect the cable As you pull connectors apart keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins Also before you connect a cable ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned CAUTION To avoid damaging the computer perform the following steps before you...

Page 15: ...g 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 internal components ...

Page 16: ...16 Before You Begin ...

Page 17: ...r brackets front panel inserts etc removed CAUTION 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 CAUTION Ensure that sufficient space exists to support the computer with the cover removed at least 30 cm 1 ft of desk top space Removing the Computer Cover 1 Follow the instructions in ...

Page 18: ...way 3 Ensure that no tools or extra parts are left inside the computer 4 Align the tabs at the bottom of the computer cover with the slots located along the edge of the chassis 5 Press the computer cover down and slide it towards the front of the computer 6 Replace the thumbscrew that secures the computer cover to the chassis 1 thumbscrew 2 computer cover 2 1 ...

Page 19: ...Computer Cover 19 7 Place the computer in an upright position 1 thumbscrew 2 slots 3 computer cover 1 2 3 ...

Page 20: ...20 Computer Cover ...

Page 21: ...perate your computer with any cover s including computer covers bezels filler brackets front panel inserts etc removed CAUTION 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 Removing the Memory Module s 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 13 2 Remove the computer co...

Page 22: ...at is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CAUTION Do not install ECC or DDR3U memory modules CAUTION If you remove the original memory module s from your computer during a memory upgrade keep them separate from any new module s that you may have even if you purchased the new module s from Dell If possible do not pair an original memory module with a new memory module Otherwise y...

Page 23: ...n the notch on the bottom of the memory module with the tab in the connector 1 matched memory modules in DIMM connectors 1 and 2 white securing clips 2 matched memory modules in DIMM connectors 3 and 4 black securing clips 1 2 ...

Page 24: ...or while you apply equal force to each end of the memory module 4 Insert the memory module into the 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 1 cutouts 2 2 tab 3 notch 4 memory module 4 3 1 2 ...

Page 25: ...es to electrical outlets and then turn them on If a message appears stating that the memory size has changed press F1 to continue 7 Log on to your computer To verify that the memory is installed correctly click Start Control Panel System Check the amount of memory RAM listed 1 cutouts 2 2 securing clip snapped in position 2 1 ...

Page 26: ...26 Memory Module s ...

Page 27: ...t bezels filler brackets front panel inserts etc removed CAUTION 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 Removing the Front Bezel 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 13 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover on page 17 3 Place the compute...

Page 28: ...28 Front Bezel 6 Set aside the front bezel in a secure location 1 front bezel 2 front panel slots 3 3 front bezel tabs 4 4 front bezel clamps 3 5 front panel 3 4 2 1 5 ...

Page 29: ...nt Bezel 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 13 2 Align and insert the front bezel clamps into the front panel slots 3 Rotate the front bezel towards the computer until the front bezel tabs snap into place 2 1 3 4 5 ...

Page 30: ...30 Front Bezel 4 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 18 1 front bezel 2 front bezel tabs 4 3 front panel slots 3 4 front bezel clamps 3 5 front panel ...

Page 31: ...ler brackets front panel inserts etc removed CAUTION 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 NOTE The graphic card bracket is present in your computer only if you ordered a double width graphics card at the time of purchase Removing the Graphics Card Bracket 1 Follow the instr...

Page 32: ...e You Begin on page 13 2 Align the screw holes on the graphics card bracket with the screw holes on chassis 3 Replace the two screws that secure the graphics card bracket to the chassis 4 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 18 1 screws 2 2 graphics card bracket 1 2 ...

Page 33: ...age due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty CAUTION To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as a connector on your computer CAUTION When the Mini Card is not in the computer store it in protective antistatic packaging see Protecting Against Electrostatic Dis...

Page 34: ... When the Mini Card is not in the computer store it in protective antistatic packaging see Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge in the safety instructions that shipped with your computer Replacing the Mini Card CAUTION The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion Use of excessive force may damage the connectors CAUTION To avoid damage to the Mini Card ensure that there are no cables ...

Page 35: ...If you do not hear the click remove the Mini Card and reinstall it 5 Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the WLAN card you are installing The WLAN card has two triangles marked on the label black and white Connect the black cable to the connector marked with a black triangle Connect the white cable to the connector marked with a white triangle 6 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the C...

Page 36: ...36 Wireless Mini Card ...

Page 37: ...RNING Do not operate your computer with any cover s including computer covers bezels filler brackets front panel inserts etc removed CAUTION 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 Removing the Card Retention Bracket 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 13 2 R...

Page 38: ...he guide clamp is aligned with the guide notch The top of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar The notch on top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide 3 Replace the screw that secures the card retention bracket 4 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 18 1 screw 2 card retention bracket 1 2 ...

Page 39: ...low the instructions in Before You Begin on page 13 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover on page 17 1 screw 2 guide clamps 2 3 card retention bracket 4 alignment bar 5 alignment guide 6 filler bracket 7 guide notches 2 5 4 2 3 6 7 1 ...

Page 40: ...bles connected to the card if applicable 6 Remove the PCI Express card from the card slot For a PCI Express x1 card grasp the card by its top corners and ease it out of its connector For a PCI Express x16 card push the securing tab grasp the card by its top corners and then ease it out of its connector 1 PCI Express x1 card 2 PCI Express x1 card slot 3 securing tab 4 PCI Express x16 card slot 5 PC...

Page 41: ...e You Begin on page 13 2 Prepare the card for installation See the documentation that shipped with the card for information on configuring the card making internal connections or otherwise customizing it for your computer 3 Place the PCI Express card in the slot on the system board and press down firmly Ensure that the PCI Express card is fully seated in the slot 4 Replace the card retention brack...

Page 42: ...e see Replacing the Graphics Card Bracket on page 32 7 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 18 8 Reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on 9 To complete the installation see Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing the PCI Express Card on page 42 Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing the PCI Express ...

Page 43: ...udio Controller and then change the setting to Enabled 3 Connect the external audio devices to the computer s back panel connectors Network card 1 Enter system setup see System Setup Utility on page 103 2 Go to Onboard LAN Controller and then change the setting to Disabled 3 Connect the network cable to the network card s connector 1 Enter system setup see System Setup Utility on page 103 2 Go to ...

Page 44: ...44 PCI Express Cards ...

Page 45: ...hat is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty Hard Drive Removing the Primary Hard Drive CAUTION If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep back up your files before you begin this procedure 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 13 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover on page 17 3 Disconnect the power and data cables...

Page 46: ...ration ensure that you reflect these changes in the system setup see System Setup Utility on page 103 Removing the Hard Drive Cage 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 13 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover on page 17 1 power cable 2 data cable 3 screws 4 4 primary hard drive 4 3 1 2 ...

Page 47: ... 5 If applicable disconnect the power and data cables from the secondary hard drive see System Board Components on page 10 6 Slide the hard drive cage towards the back of the chassis Removing the Secondary Hard Drive 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 13 1 power cable 2 data cable 3 screws 3 4 hard drive cage 5 secondary hard drive 3 4 5 1 2 ...

Page 48: ...move the hard drive cage see Removing the Hard Drive Cage on page 46 5 Remove the four screws that secure the secondary hard drive to the hard drive cage 6 Slide the secondary hard drive away from the hard drive cage Replacing the Secondary Hard Drive 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 13 1 screws 4 2 hard drive cage 3 secondary hard drive 1 3 2 ...

Page 49: ...he secondary hard drive see System Board Components on page 10 Replacing the Primary Hard Drive 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 13 2 Check the documentation that shipped with the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer 3 Slide the primary hard drive into the hard drive cage 4 Align the screw holes on the primary hard drive with the screw holes on the chassis 5...

Page 50: ... the front bezel see Removing the Front Bezel on page 27 4 Disconnect the power and data cables from the optical drive NOTE If you are not replacing the optical drive at this time disconnect the other end of the data cable from the system board connector and set it aside You can use the data cable to install an optical drive at a later time 5 Remove the two screws that secure the optical drive to ...

Page 51: ...secure location Replacing the Optical Drive 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 13 2 Remove the screw from the old optical drive and insert it in the new optical drive 1 power cable 2 data cable 3 screws 2 4 optical drive 3 4 1 2 ...

Page 52: ...52 Drives 3 To install a secondary optical drive insert a screw driver and twist it to remove the break away metal plate 4 Pull the break away metal plate away from the chassis 1 screw 1 ...

Page 53: ...ve into the optical drive bay through the front of the computer 6 Align the screw holes on the optical drive with the screw holes on the chassis 7 Replace the two screws that secure the optical drive to the chassis 1 break away metal plate 1 ...

Page 54: ...m Setup Utility on page 103 Media Card Reader Removing the Media Card Reader 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 13 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover on page 17 3 Remove the front bezel see Removing the Front Bezel on page 27 4 Remove the optical drive see Removing the Optical Drive on page 50 5 Remove the top cover see Removing the Top Cover on page 57 ...

Page 55: ...Drives 55 1 Media Card Reader guides 2 2 slots 2 3 top panel 4 Media Card Reader 5 screws 2 6 front panel 4 5 1 2 3 6 ...

Page 56: ...ect the Media Card Reader cable to the system board connector F_USB1 see System Board Components on page 10 5 Replace the top cover see Replacing the Top Cover on page 59 6 Replace the optical drive see Replacing the Optical Drive on page 51 7 Replace the front bezel see Replacing the Front Bezel on page 29 8 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 18 9 Connect your com...

Page 57: ...ets front panel inserts etc removed CAUTION 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 Removing the Top Cover 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 13 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover on page 17 3 Remove the front bezel see Removing the ...

Page 58: ...58 Top Cover 7 Set the top cover aside in a secure location 1 slots 2 release tab 3 top cover tabs 4 top panel 5 top cover 4 5 2 1 3 ...

Page 59: ...th the slots on the top panel 3 Press and slide the top cover towards the back of the computer until it clicks into place 4 Replace the optical drive see Replacing the Optical Drive on page 51 5 Replace the front bezel see Replacing the Front Bezel on page 29 6 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 18 ...

Page 60: ...60 Top Cover ...

Page 61: ... your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty Removing the Top I O Panel NOTE Make note of the routing of all cables as you remove them so that you can re route them correctly when installing the new top I O panel 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 13 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover on page 17 3 ...

Page 62: ...62 Top I O Panel 8 Carefully remove the top I O panel from the top panel 1 screws 2 2 top I O panel 3 top panel 2 1 3 ...

Page 63: ...ct the top I O panel cables to the system board connectors F_USB3 and F_AUDIO1 see System Board Components on page 10 5 Replace the top cover see Replacing the Top Cover on page 59 6 Replace the optical drive see Replacing the Optical Drive on page 51 7 Replace the front bezel see Replacing the Front Bezel on page 29 8 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 18 9 Connec...

Page 64: ...64 Top I O Panel ...

Page 65: ...d by Dell is not covered by your warranty Removing the Front USB Panel NOTE Make note of the routing of all cables as you remove them so that you can re route them correctly when installing the new front USB panel 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 13 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover on page 17 3 Remove the front bezel see Removing the Front Bezel on p...

Page 66: ...66 Front USB Panel 1 front USB panel clamp slot 2 clamps 2 3 front USB panel 4 screw 3 4 1 4 2 3 ...

Page 67: ...slide the front USB panel clamps into the front USB panel clamp slot 3 Replace the screw that secures the front USB panel to the front panel 4 Connect the front USB panel cables to the system board connector F_USB2 see System Board Components on page 10 5 Replace the front bezel see Replacing the Front Bezel on page 29 6 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 18 7 Conn...

Page 68: ...68 Front USB Panel ...

Page 69: ...removed CAUTION 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 Removing the Bluetooth Assembly 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 13 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover on page 17 3 Remove the front bezel see Removing the Front Bezel on page...

Page 70: ...70 Bluetooth Assembly 7 Set the Bluetooth assembly aside in a secure location 1 Bluetooth assembly 2 Bluetooth assembly tab 3 Bluetooth assembly cable 4 front panel 2 3 1 4 ...

Page 71: ... in the front panel 4 Press in on the Bluetooth assembly tab and push it towards the front panel until it clicks into place 5 Connect the Bluetooth assembly cable to the system board connector F_USB4 see System Board Components on page 10 6 Replace the front bezel see Replacing the Front Bezel on page 29 7 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 18 8 Connect your comput...

Page 72: ...72 Bluetooth Assembly ...

Page 73: ...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 Removing the Power Button Module 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 13 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover on page 17 3 Remove the front bezel see Removing the Front Bezel on page 27 4 Remove th...

Page 74: ...74 Power Button Module 8 Set the power button module aside in a secure location 1 cable 2 power button module 3 slot 4 power button module tabs 4 3 1 4 2 ...

Page 75: ...ble to the system board connector F_PANEL see System Board Components on page 10 4 Replace the top cover see Replacing the Top Cover on page 59 5 Replace the optical drive see Replacing the Optical Drive on page 51 6 Replace the front bezel see Replacing the Front Bezel on page 29 7 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 18 8 Connect your computer and devices to electr...

Page 76: ...76 Power Button Module ...

Page 77: ...CAUTION 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 Chassis Fan Removing the Chassis Fan CAUTION Do not touch the fan blades when you are removing the chassis fan as this could damage the fan 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 13 2 Remove the computer cover see ...

Page 78: ...assis fan with the screw holes on the chassis 3 Replace the four screws that secure the chassis fan to the chassis 4 Connect the chassis fan cable to the system board connector SYS_FAN1 see System Board Components on page 10 5 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 18 1 screws 4 2 chassis fan 1 2 ...

Page 79: ...ollow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 13 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover on page 17 3 Disconnect the processor fan cable from the system board connector CPU_FAN see System Board Components on page 10 4 Using a flat blade screwdriver loosen the four captive screws that secure the processor fan and heat sink assembly to the system board CAUTION When you remov...

Page 80: ...80 Fans 1 processor fan cable 2 captive screws 4 3 processor fan and heat sink assembly 2 1 3 ...

Page 81: ...ssor fan and heat sink assembly over the processor 5 Align the four captive screws on the processor fan and heat sink assembly with the screw holes on the system board 6 Tighten the four captive screws that secure the processor fan and heat sink assembly to the system board NOTE Ensure that the processor fan and heat sink assembly is correctly seated and secure 7 Connect the processor fan cable to...

Page 82: ...82 Fans ...

Page 83: ...by Dell is not covered by your warranty CAUTION Do not perform the following steps unless you are familiar with hardware removal and replacement Performing these steps incorrectly could damage your system board For technical service information see the Setup Guide Removing the Processor 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 13 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cov...

Page 84: ...rocessor cover CAUTION When removing the processor do not touch any of the pins inside the socket or allow any objects to fall on the pins in the socket 6 Gently lift the processor to remove it from the socket Leave the release lever extended in the release position so that the socket is ready for the new processor 1 processor cover 2 tab 3 release lever 1 3 2 1 2 ...

Page 85: ...sition the processor correctly in the socket to avoid permanent damage to the processor and the computer when you turn on the computer 3 If the release lever on the socket is not fully extended move it to that position 4 Orient the alignment notches on the processor with the alignment tabs on the socket 5 Align the pin 1 corners of the processor and socket CAUTION To avoid damage ensure that the p...

Page 86: ...t close the processor cover 7 Pivot the release lever down and place it under the tab on the processor cover 8 Clean the thermal grease from the bottom of the heat sink 1 socket 2 processor 3 alignment tabs 2 4 alignment notches 2 5 processorpin 1 indicator 1 alignment post 2 processor cover 3 release lever 4 processor 5 processor cover notch 1 2 3 5 4 ...

Page 87: ... thermal grease to the top of the processor 10 Replace the processor fan and heat sink assembly see Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly on page 81 CAUTION Ensure that the processor fan and heat sink assembly is correctly seated and secure 11 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 18 12 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and turn them...

Page 88: ...88 Processor ...

Page 89: ...vice technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty Removing the Coin Cell Battery 1 Record all the screens in system setup see System Setup Utility on page 103 so that you can restore the correct settings after the new coin cell battery has been installed 2 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on pag...

Page 90: ...the Coin Cell Battery 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 13 2 Insert the new coin cell battery CR2032 into the socket with the side labeled facing up and press the coin cell battery into place 1 battery release lever 2 coin cell battery 3 battery socket 3 2 1 ...

Page 91: ...cing the Computer Cover on page 18 4 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on 5 Enter system setup see System Setup Utility on page 103 and restore the settings you recorded in step 1 1 coin cell battery 2 battery socket 2 1 ...

Page 92: ...92 Coin Cell Battery ...

Page 93: ...r brackets front panel inserts etc removed CAUTION 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 Removing the Power Supply 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 13 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover on page 17 3 Disconnect the DC power cables...

Page 94: ...94 Power Supply 1 screws 4 2 power supply 3 power supply clamps 2 1 2 3 ...

Page 95: ...NG Failure to replace and tighten all screws may cause electrical shock as these screws are a key part of the system grounding 4 Replace the four screws that secure the power supply to the chassis 5 Connect the DC power cables to the system board and drives see System Board Components on page 10 6 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 18 7 Connect your computer and de...

Page 96: ...96 Power Supply ...

Page 97: ...amage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty Removing the System Board 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 13 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover on page 17 3 Remove the Mini Card if applicable see Removing the Mini Card on page 33 4 Remove any PCI Express cards if applicable see Removing PCI Express Cards on page 3...

Page 98: ...rd see System Board Components on page 10 Note the routing of all cables as you remove them so that you can re route them correctly after installing the new system board 9 Remove the eight screws that secure the system board to the chassis 1 screws 8 2 system board 1 2 ...

Page 99: ...hat you disconnected from the system board see System Board Components on page 10 5 Replace the processor see Replacing the Processor on page 85 6 Replace the processor fan and the heat sink assembly see Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly on page 81 CAUTION Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by ...

Page 100: ...100 System Board 12 Flash the system BIOS as needed NOTE For information on flashing the system BIOS see Flashing the BIOS on page 115 ...

Page 101: ... Turn on the computer 2 Press F2 during POST to enter the system setup program 3 From the main tab enter the service tag in the Set Service Tag field NOTE Set Service Tag field allows you to enter the service tag manually only when the service tag is absent ...

Page 102: ...102 System Board ...

Page 103: ...erence Entering System Setup Utility 1 Turn on or restart your computer 2 When the DELL logo is displayed watch for the F2 prompt to appear and then press F2 immediately NOTE The F2 prompt indicates that the keyboard has initialized This prompt can appear very quickly so you must watch for it and then press F2 If you press F2 before the F2 prompt this keystroke will be lost If you wait too long an...

Page 104: ... and contains information about each option listed in the Setup Item In this field you can view information about your computer and make changes to your current settings Press the up arrow and down arrow keys to highlight an option Press Enter to make that selection active and return to the Setup Item NOTE Not all settings listed in the Setup Item are changeable Key Functions This field appears be...

Page 105: ...alled in MB Memory Speed Indicates the memory speed in MHz Memory Technology Indicates the type of installed memory Memory Channel Indicates single channel or dual channel mode Device Information SATA 0 Displays the SATA drive connected to the SATA 0 connector SATA 1 Displays the SATA drive connected to the SATA 1 connector SATA 2 Displays the SATA drive connected to the SATA 2 connector SATA 3 Di...

Page 106: ...Technology Enabled or Disabled Enabled by default CPU C6 Report Enabled or Disabled Enabled by default Graphics Configuration Intel Multiple Monitor Feature Enabled or Disabled Disabled by default System Configuration Onboard Audio Controller Enabled or Disabled Enabled by default Onboard LAN Controller Enabled or Disabled Enabled by default Onboard LAN Boot ROM Enabled or Disabled Disabled by def...

Page 107: ...led by default Auto Power On Date 0 to 31 0 for everyday 15 by default Auto Power On Hour 0 to 23 12 by default Auto Power On Minute 0 to 59 30 by default Auto Power On Second 0 to 59 30 by default Post Behavior Bootup NumLock State On Off On by default Keyboard Error Report Enabled Disabled Enabled by default Security Admin Password Allows to set change or delete the administrator password NOTE D...

Page 108: ... Disk USB CD DVD Disabled CD DVD Drive by default 3rd Boot Priority Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices Hard Disk CD DVD Network USB Floppy USB Hard Disk USB CD DVD Disabled USB Floppy by default 4th Boot Priority Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices Hard Disk CD DVD Network USB Floppy USB Hard Disk USB CD DVD Disabled Network by default 5th Boot Priority Speci...

Page 109: ...s appears in the lower right corner of the screen press F12 The BIOS detects the device and adds the USB flash option to the boot menu NOTE To boot to a USB device the device must be bootable To ensure that your device is bootable check the device documentation Network The computer attempts to boot from the network If no operating system is found on the network the computer generates an error mess...

Page 110: ... your device is bootable check the device documentation Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots 1 Enter system setup utility see Entering System Setup Utility on page 103 2 Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot menu option and press Enter to access the menu NOTE Write down your current boot sequence in case you want to restore it 3 Press the up and down arrow keys to move through the list of de...

Page 111: ...etal surface such as a connector on your computer 1 Follow the instructions in Before You Begin on page 13 2 Remove the computer cover see Removing the Computer Cover on page 17 3 Locate the 3 pin password reset jumper PSWD on the system board see System Board Components on page 10 4 Remove the 2 pin jumper plug from pins 2 and 3 and fix it on pins 1 and 2 ...

Page 112: ... your computer WARNING The computer must be disconnected from the electrical outlet to clear the password setting CAUTION 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 CAUTION To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touchi...

Page 113: ...conds to clear the CMOS setting 6 Remove the 2 pin jumper plug from pins 1 and 2 and replace it on pins 2 and 3 7 Replace the computer cover see Replacing the Computer Cover on page 18 8 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and turn them on ...

Page 114: ...114 System Setup Utility ...

Page 115: ... your computer s Service Tag a Select the type of product in the Select Your Product Family list b Select the product brand in the Select Your Product Line list c Select the product model number in the Select Your Product Model list NOTE If you have selected a different model and want to start over again click Start Over on the top right of the menu d Click Confirm 4 A list of results appear on th...

Page 116: ...116 Flashing the BIOS 8 Double click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions that appear on the screen ...

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