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Alienware 14

Owner’s Manual

Computer model: Alienware 14

Regulatory model: P39G

Regulatory type: P39G001

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Summary of content (109 pages)

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book.book Page 2 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. ____________________ © 2013 Dell Inc. Trademarks used in this text: Dell™ and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Inc.
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book.book Page 3 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Contents 1 Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices. Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recommended Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 After Working Inside Your Computer . 3 Removing the Base Cover Procedure . 4 Replacing the Base Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 13 . . . . .
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book.book Page 4 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM 10 Replacing the Secondary Hard-Drive (optional) Procedure . . . . Postrequisites . 11 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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book.book Page 5 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM 20 Procedure . . . . Postrequisites . 21 40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 42 42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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book.book Page 6 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM 30 31 Replacing the Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Procedure . . . . Postrequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 56 Removing the Subwoofer Prerequisites . Procedure . . . 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacing the Subwoofer Procedure . . . . Postrequisites . 33 . . . . . . . .
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book.book Page 7 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM 40 Procedure . . . . Postrequisites . 41 73 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 73 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 76 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 78 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 . . . . . . . . .
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book.book Page 8 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM 50 Replacing the Display Light Boards . Procedure . . . . Postrequisites . 51 87 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 87 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the System Board Prerequisites . Procedure . . . 52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 89 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacing the System Board . . . . .
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book.book Page 9 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM 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 Follow the instructions to shut down your computer based on the operating system installed on your computer.
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book.book Page 10 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM CAUTION: Only a certified service technician is authorized to remove the computer cover and access any of the components inside the computer. See the safety instructions for complete information about safety precautions, working inside your computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge. CAUTION: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the computer.
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book.book Page 11 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM After Working Inside Your Computer After you complete replacement procedures, ensure the following: • • Replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer. • Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets. Connect any external devices, cables, cards, and any other part(s) you removed before working on your computer.
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book.book Page 12 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Removing the Base 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 Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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book.book Page 13 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Replacing the Base 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 Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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book.book Page 14 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Removing the 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 "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites Remove the base cover.
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book.book Page 15 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Replacing the 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 "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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book.book Page 16 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Removing the Memory Module(s) 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 Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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book.book Page 17 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Replacing the Memory Module(s) 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 Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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book.book Page 18 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Removing the Secondary Hard-Drive (optional) 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 Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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book.book Page 19 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the secondary hard-drive assembly to the computer base. 2 Carefully lift the secondary hard-drive assembly and then lift the latches to release the secondary hard-drive cable from the system-board connector. 3 Lift the secondary hard-drive assembly off the computer base.
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book.book Page 20 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM 4 Turn the secondary hard-drive assembly over. 5 Remove the screw that secures the secondary hard-drive assembly to the main bracket. 6 Slide and lift the secondary hard-drive assembly off the main bracket.
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book.book Page 21 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM 7 Remove the screws that secure the secondary hard-drive to the secondary hard-drive bracket. 8 Slide and lift the secondary hard-drive off the secondary hard-drive bracket. 9 Disconnect the interposer from the secondary hard-drive connector.
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book.book Page 22 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Replacing the Secondary Hard-Drive (optional) 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 Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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book.book Page 23 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM 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 "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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book.book Page 24 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Procedure 1 Lift the pull-tab to disconnect the primary hard-drive cable from the system-board connector. 2 Remove the screws that secure the primary hard-drive assembly to the computer base. 3 Lift the primary hard-drive assembly off the computer base.
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book.book Page 25 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM 4 Disconnect the interposer from the primary hard-drive connector. 5 Remove the screws that secure the primary hard-drive to the primary hard-drive bracket. 6 Slide and lift the primary hard-drive off the primary hard-drive bracket.
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book.book Page 26 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM 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 in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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book.book Page 27 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM 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 "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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book.book Page 28 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM 3 Slide and remove the wireless-mini card from the system-board connector.
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book.book Page 29 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM 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 in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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book.book Page 30 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Removing the mSATA 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 Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover.
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book.book Page 31 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Replacing the mSATA 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 Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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book.book Page 32 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Removing the Palm Rest 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 Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover.
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book.book Page 33 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Procedure 1 Lift the connector latch and pull the pull-tab to disconnect the status-light board cable from the system-board connector and slide the cable into the slot on the computer base. 2 Remove the screws that secure the palm-rest assembly to the computer base.
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book.book Page 34 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM 3 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible. 4 Using a plastic scribe, pry the palm-rest assembly from the computer base. 5 Carefully lift the palm-rest assembly and turn it over.
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book.book Page 35 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM 6 Release the connector latches to disconnect the flexi cable from the system board. 1 2 1 connector latch 2 flexi cable 7 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 9 in "Removing the Keyboard" on page 46. 8 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 4 in "Removing the Status-Light Board" on page 40. 9 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 4 in "Removing the Speakers" on page 43.
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book.book Page 36 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Replacing the Palm Rest 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 Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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book.book Page 37 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Removing the Power-Button 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 Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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book.book Page 38 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Procedure 1 Lift the connector latch and disconnect the power-button board cable from the connector on the status-light board. 2 Make a note of the power-button board cable routing and peel off the power-button board cable from the keyboard bracket. 3 Remove the screws that secure the power-button board to the palm-rest assembly. 4 Lift the power-button board along with its cable off the palm-rest assembly.
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book.book Page 39 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Replacing the Power-Button 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 Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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book.book Page 40 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Removing the Status-Light 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 Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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book.book Page 41 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Procedure 1 Lift the connector latches and remove the power-button board and status-light board cables from the status-light board connectors. 2 Disconnect the speakers cable from the status-light board connector. 3 Remove the screw that secures the status-light board to the palm-rest assembly. 4 Lift the status-light board at an angle and release it from the tab on the palm-rest assembly.
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book.book Page 42 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Replacing the Status-Light 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 Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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book.book Page 43 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Removing the Speakers 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 Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover.
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book.book Page 44 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the speakers to the palm-rest assembly. 2 Disconnect the speakers cable from the status-light board. 3 Note the routing of the speakers cable and remove the cable from the routing guide. 4 Lift the speakers along with the its cable off the palm-rest assembly.
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book.book Page 45 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Replacing the Speakers 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 Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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book.book Page 46 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Removing the Keyboard 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 Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover.
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book.book Page 47 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Procedure CAUTION: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. 1 Lift the connector latch and disconnect the power-button board cable from the status-light board connector. 2 Peel the power-button board cable off the keyboard bracket.
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book.book Page 48 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM 4 Remove the screws that secure the keyboard bracket to the palm-rest assembly. 5 Lift the keyboard bracket at an angle and release it from the tabs on the palm-rest assembly. 6 Slide the keyboard cable and keyboard-backlight cable through the keyboard bracket. 7 Lift the keyboard bracket off the keyboard.
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book.book Page 49 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM 8 Remove the screws that secure the keyboard to the palm-rest assembly. 9 Lift the keyboard and release it from the tabs on the palm-rest assembly.
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book.book Page 50 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Replacing the Keyboard 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 Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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book.book Page 51 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM 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 "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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book.book Page 52 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Procedure 1 Disconnect the coin-cell-battery cable from the system-board connector. 2 Peel the coin-cell battery off the system board. 3 Lift the coin-cell battery along with its cable off the system board.
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book.book Page 53 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM 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 "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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book.book Page 54 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Removing the 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 Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover.
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book.book Page 55 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Procedure 1 Peel off the tape on the fan and release the camera cable. 2 Disconnect the fan cable from the system-board connector. 3 Remove the screws that secure the fan to the computer base. 4 Lift the fan along with its cable away from the computer base.
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book.book Page 56 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Replacing the 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 Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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book.book Page 57 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Removing the Subwoofer 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 Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover.
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book.book Page 58 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the subwoofer to the computer base. 2 Disconnect the subwoofer cable from the system-board connector. 3 Note the subwoofer cable routing and remove it from the routing guide. 4 Lift the subwoofer along with its cable away from the computer base.
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book.book Page 59 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Replacing the Subwoofer 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 Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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book.book Page 60 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Removing the Tron Lights 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 Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover.
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book.book Page 61 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Procedure 1 Disconnect the tron-light cables from the system-board connectors. 2 Note the routing of the tron-light cables and remove the cables from the routing guides. 3 Disconnect the tron lights from the optical fibers. 4 Lift the tron lights along with their cables off the computer base.
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book.book Page 62 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Replacing the Tron Lights 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 Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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book.book Page 63 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Removing the Power-Adapter Port 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 Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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book.book Page 64 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Procedure 1 Disconnect the tron-light cable from the system-board connector. 2 Disconnect the tron light from the optical fibre.
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book.book Page 65 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM 3 Remove the screw that secures the power-adapter port bracket to the computer base. 4 Lift the power-adapter port bracket and keep it aside. 5 Disconnect the power-adapter port cable from the system-board connector. 6 Lift the power-adapter port off the computer base.
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book.book Page 66 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Replacing the Power-Adapter Port 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 Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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book.book Page 67 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Removing the Display Assembly 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 Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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book.book Page 68 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Procedure 1 Close the display and turn the computer over. 2 Disconnect the display and camera cables from the system-board connectors. 3 Disconnect the antenna cables from the wireless mini-card. 4 Remove the screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base.
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book.book Page 69 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM 5 Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible. 6 Remove the display, camera, and antenna cables from the slots on the computer base. 7 Note the display, camera and antenna cable-routing and remove the cables from their routing guides. 8 Slide the cables through the slots on the computer base. 9 Remove the screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base. 10 Lift the display assembly off the computer base.
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book.book Page 70 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Replacing the Display Assembly 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 Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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book.book Page 71 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Removing the Display 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 Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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book.book Page 72 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Replacing the Display 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 Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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book.book Page 73 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Removing the Display Hinges 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 Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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book.book Page 74 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Replacing the Display Hinges 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 Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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book.book Page 75 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Removing the Display 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 Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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book.book Page 76 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the display panel to the display back-cover. 2 Carefully turn the display panel over and place it on the display back-cover.
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book.book Page 77 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM 3 Peel the tape that secures the display cable to the display-panel connector. 4 Lift the connector latch and disconnect the display cable from the display-panel connector. 5 Lift the display panel off the display back-cover.
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book.book Page 78 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Replacing the Display 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 Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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book.book Page 79 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Removing the Camera 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 in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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book.book Page 80 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Procedure 1 Loosen the captive screw that secures the camera module to the display back-cover. 2 Disconnect the camera cable from the camera-module connector. 3 Pry the camera module from the display back-cover. 4 Lift the camera module off the display back-cover.
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book.book Page 81 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Replacing the Camera 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 in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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book.book Page 82 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Removing the Logo 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 Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover.
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book.book Page 83 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the logo board to the display back-cover. 2 Carefully rotate the logo board over and disconnect the display-light board cables, logo-board cable and display cable from the logo-board connectors. 3 Lift the logo board off the display back-cover.
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book.book Page 84 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Replacing the Logo 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 Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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book.book Page 85 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Removing the Display Light Boards 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 Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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book.book Page 86 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM 2 Disconnect the camera cable from the camera-module connector. 3 Note the routing of the camera cable and peel off the cable from the display back-cover. 4 Remove the screws that secure the display light boards to the display back-cover. 5 Lift the display light boards off the display back-cover.
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book.book Page 87 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Replacing the Display Light Boards 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 Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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book.book Page 88 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM 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 Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the base cover.
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book.book Page 89 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Procedure NOTE: Your computer’s Service Tag is located under the system badge. You must enter the Service Tag in the BIOS after you replace the system board. NOTE: Before disconnecting the cables from the system board, note the location of the connectors so that you can reconnect them correctly after you replace the system board. 1 Disconnect the tron-light cables, power-adapter port cable, and subwoofer cable from the system-board connectors.
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book.book Page 90 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM 2 Remove the screws that secure the system board to the computer base. 3 Lift the system board at an angle and remove the ports on the system board from the slots on the computer base. 2 1 1 system board 2 screws (6) 4 Turn the system board over and keep it on a clean surface. 5 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in "Removing the Processor Heat-Sink" on page 92.
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book.book Page 91 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM 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 Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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book.book Page 92 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Removing the Processor 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 the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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book.book Page 93 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Procedure 1 In sequential order (indicated on the processor heat-sink), loosen the captive screws that secure the processor heat-sink to the system board. 2 Lift the processor heat-sink off the system board.
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book.book Page 94 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Replacing the Processor 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 the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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book.book Page 95 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Removing the Processor 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 in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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book.book Page 96 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Procedure 1 To loosen the ZIF socket, use a small Torx T8 screwdriver and rotate the ZIF-socket cam screw counterclockwise until it comes to the cam stop. 2 Lift the processor module off the ZIF socket.
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book.book Page 97 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Replacing the Processor 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 in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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book.book Page 98 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM 5 1 4 2 3 1 processor module 2 pin1- corner 3 ZIF-socket 4 ZIF-socket cam screw 5 Torx T8 screwdriver Postrequisites 1 Replace the processor heat-sink. See "Replacing the Processor Heat-Sink" on page 94. 2 Follow the instructions from step 2 to step 5 in "Replacing the System Board" on page 91. 3 Replace the fan. See "Replacing the Fan" on page 56. 4 Replace the coin-cell battery. See "Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery" on page 53.
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book.book Page 99 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM 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 setup configurations. Set or change a user-selectable option, such as the user password, type of hard drive installed, enabling or disabling base devices, and so on.
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book.book Page 100 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM System Setup Screens The system setup screen displays current or changeable configuration information for your computer. Information on the screen is divided into three areas: the setup item, active help screen, and key functions. Setup Item — This field appears on the left side of the system setup window.
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book.book Page 101 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Main Menu CPU Cache L1 Cache Displays the processor’s L1 cache size. L2 Cache Displays the processor’s L2 cache size. L3 Cache Displays the processor’s L3 cache size. Integrated Graphics Displays the integrated graphics. Discrete Graphics 1 Displays the first discrete graphics installed on your computer. Fixed HDD Displays the type of hard drive installed. SATA ODD Displays the type of optical drive installed.
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book.book Page 102 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Advanced Menu USB Emulation Allows you to enable or disable the USB emulation feature. This feature defines how the BIOS, in the absence of a USB-aware operating system, handles USB devices. USB emulation is always enabled during POST. NOTE: You cannot boot any type of USB device (floppy, hard drive, or memory key) when this option is off. USB PowerShare Allows you to charge USB devices when the computer is turned off or in standby mode.
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book.book Page 103 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Advanced Menu USB debug Allows you to enable or disable this port for Windows debugging. External USB Ports Allows you to disable or enable the external USB ports. Advanced Menu—Performance Options CPU Turbo Mode Allows you to disable or enable the processor turbo mode. Overclocking Feature Allows you to disable or enable the global overclocking feature. • Disabled: The overclocking feature is disabled.
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book.book Page 104 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Advanced Menu—Performance Options Apply New Bus Clock Frequency Applies the new bus clock frequency immediately, temporarily, or permanently. GT Overclocking Frequency Allows you to set the GT Overclocking frequency. Memory Frequency Allows you to set memory frequency. DIMM Profile (XMP) Allows you to configure different XMP options. Wireless Menu Bluetooth Allows you to enable or disable the internal Bluetooth device.
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book.book Page 105 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Security Menu Admin Password Allows you to set the administrator password. The administrator password controls access to the system setup utility. System Password Allows you to set the system password. The system password controls access to the computer at boot. Computrace Allows you to disable, activate, or deactivate Computrace security feature. Boot Menu NOTE: UEFI BOOT is set to the default boot mode.
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book.book Page 106 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Boot Menu Boot Menu—LEGACY BOOT Diskette Drive (or Removable Drive) The computer attempts to boot from the floppy disk drive or an external drive. If no operating system is on the drive, the computer generates an error message. Hard Drive The computer attempts to boot from the primary hard-drive. If no operating system is on the drive, the computer generates an error message. USB Storage Device The computer attempts to boot from the USB device.
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book.book Page 107 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM Exit Menu Exit Saving Changes Allows you to exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Save Change Without Exit Allows you to remain in System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Exit Discarding Changes Allows you to exit System Setup and load previous values from CMOS for all Setup items. Load Optimal Defaults Allows you to load default values for all Setup items.
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book.book Page 108 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM 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 next boot. 1 If you are booting from a USB device, connect the USB device to a USB port. 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer.
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book.book Page 109 Monday, June 24, 2013 10:53 AM 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 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer: NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located on a label beneath the system badge at the back of your computer. For more information on locating the Service Tag, see the Quick Start Guide that shipped with your computer.