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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 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1
Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on
page 23.
2
Remove the front bezel. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 31.
3
Remove the optical drive. See "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 67.
Removing the Top Cover
1
Pull the release tab, and slide the top cover towards the front of the
computer to release the top-cover tabs from the slots on the top panel.
2
Pull the top cover away from the top panel.
3
Set the top cover aside in a secure location.
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Summary of Contents for XPS 8500
Page 11: ...Contents 11 ...
Page 12: ...12 Contents ...
Page 16: ...16 After Working Inside Your Computer ...
Page 18: ...18 Technical Overview Front View of Your Computer 1 2 3 11 10 9 8 7 6 1 5 4 ...
Page 24: ...24 Computer Cover 1 thumbscrew 2 computer cover 2 1 ...
Page 26: ...26 Computer Cover ...
Page 42: ...42 Graphics Card ...
Page 52: ...52 Wireless Mini Card ...
Page 56: ...56 Mini Card Antennas ...
Page 60: ...60 mSATA Drive ...
Page 72: ...72 Optical Drive s ...
Page 76: ...76 Media Card Reader ...
Page 80: ...80 Top Cover ...
Page 82: ...82 Top I O Panel 1 screws 2 2 top I O panel 3 top panel 2 1 3 ...
Page 84: ...84 Top I O Panel ...
Page 88: ...88 Front USB Panel ...
Page 92: ...92 Power Button Module ...
Page 96: ...96 Chassis Fan ...
Page 100: ...100 Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly ...
Page 110: ...110 Coin Cell Battery ...
Page 114: ...114 Power Supply Unit ...
Page 118: ...118 System Board ...
Page 131: ...System Setup Utility 131 ...
Page 132: ...132 System Setup Utility ...
Page 136: ...136 Specifications ...