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book.book Page 2 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM 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. ____________________ © 2012 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
book.book Page 3 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM Contents 1 Technical Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside View of Your Computer . System Board Components . . . 2 Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recommended Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 . . . . . . .
book.book Page 4 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM 10 Converter Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the Converter Board Replacing the Converter Board 11 Memory Module(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the Memory Module(s) . Replacing the Memory Module(s) . 12 System-Board Shield . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 . . . . . . . . . . . .
book.book Page 5 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM 20 Power-Button Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the Power-Button Assembly . Replacing the Power-Button Assembly . 21 Processor Heat-Sink . . . . . . . . 57 59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Removing the Processor Heat-Sink . Replacing the Processor Heat-Sink . 22 Processor 57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Removing the Processor .
book.book Page 6 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM 29 System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clearing Forgotten Passwords . Clearing CMOS Settings . . . . . 30 Flashing the BIOS . 6 | Contents 95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 106 107 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
book.book Page 7 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM 1 Technical Overview WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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book.book Page 11 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM 2 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.
book.book Page 12 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM 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 15 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM 4 Stand 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 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
book.book Page 16 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM Replacing the Stand Cover Procedure 1 Slide the tabs on the stand cover into the slots on the back cover. 2 Snap the stand cover until it clicks into place. 3 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13.
book.book Page 17 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM 5 Stand 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 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Stand Prerequisites Remove the stand cover. See "Removing the Stand Cover" on page 15.
book.book Page 18 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM Replacing the Stand Procedure 1 Slide the tabs on the stand into the slots on the back cover. 2 Replace the screws that secure the stand to the chassis. Postrequisites 1 Replace the stand cover. See "Replacing the Stand Cover" on page 16. 2 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13.
book.book Page 19 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM 6 Back 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 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Back Cover Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand cover. See "Removing the Stand Cover" on page 15. 2 Remove the stand.
book.book Page 20 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM Replacing the Back Cover Procedure Align the tabs on the back cover with the tabs on the middle frame and snap the back cover into place. Postrequisites 1 Replace the stand. See "Replacing the Stand" on page 18. 2 Replace the stand cover. See "Replacing the Stand Cover" on page 16. 3 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13.
book.book Page 21 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM 7 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 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the hard drive while the computer is On or in Sleep state. CAUTION: Hard drives are extremely fragile.
book.book Page 22 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the chassis. 2 Slide and lift the hard-drive assembly and then disconnect the power and data cable from the connector on the hard drive. 3 2 4 1 1 chassis 2 screw (3) 3 hard-drive assembly 4 power and data cable 3 Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive cage to the hard drive. 4 Lift the hard-drive cage off the hard drive.
book.book Page 23 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM Replacing the Hard Drive Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the hard-drive cage with the screw holes on the hard drive. 2 Replace the screws that secure the hard-drive cage to the hard drive. 3 Connect the power and data cable to the connector on the hard-drive assembly. 4 Place the hard-drive assembly on the chassis and slide the hard-drive assembly into place. Ensure that the slots on the hard-drive cage are secured under the tabs on the chassis.
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book.book Page 25 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM 8 Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Optical Drive Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand cover. See "Removing the Stand Cover" on page 15. 2 Remove the stand.
book.book Page 26 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM 4 Carefully pry the optical-drive bezel and remove it from the optical-drive assembly. 5 Remove the screws that secure the optical-drive bracket to the optical drive. 6 Remove the optical-drive bracket. 4 3 2 1 1 optical-drive bezel 2 optical drive 3 optical-drive bracket 4 screws (2) Replacing the Optical Drive Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the optical-drive bracket with the screw holes on the optical drive.
book.book Page 27 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM 9 B-CAS Card (Japan Only) 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 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the B-CAS Card Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand cover. See "Removing the Stand Cover" on page 15. 2 Remove the stand.
book.book Page 28 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM Replacing the B-CAS Card Procedure 1 Connect the B-CAS-card cable to the connector on the B-CAS card. 2 Turn the B-CAS card over. 3 Align the screw hole on the B-CAS card with the screw hole on the middle frame. 4 Replace the screw that secures the B-CAS card to the middle frame. Postrequisites 1 Replace the back cover. See "Replacing the Back Cover" on page 20. 2 Replace the stand. See "Replacing the Stand" on page 18.
book.book Page 29 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM 10 Converter 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 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Converter Board Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand cover. See "Removing the Stand Cover" on page 15. 2 Remove the stand.
book.book Page 30 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM Replacing the Converter Board Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the converter board with the screw holes on the chassis. 2 Replace the screws that secure the converter board to the chassis. 3 Connect the cables to the connectors on the converter board. Postrequisites 1 Replace the back cover. See "Replacing the Back Cover" on page 20. 2 Replace the stand. See "Replacing the Stand" on page 18. 3 Replace the stand cover.
book.book Page 31 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM 11 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 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Memory Module(s) Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand cover. See "Removing the Stand Cover" on page 15. 2 Remove the stand.
book.book Page 32 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM 3 Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory-module connector until the memory module pops up. 4 Remove the memory module from the memory-module connector.
book.book Page 33 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM Replacing the Memory Module(s) Procedure 1 Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on the memory-module connector. 2 Slide the memory module firmly into the connector at a 45-degree angle, and press the memory module down until it clicks into place. If you do not hear the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it. NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot.
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book.book Page 35 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM 12 System-Board Shield 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 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the System-Board Shield Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand cover. See "Removing the Stand Cover" on page 15. 2 Remove the stand.
book.book Page 36 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM 3 Disconnect the antenna-in connector cable from the connector on the TV-tuner card. 4 Remove the antenna-in connector. See "Removing the Antenna-In Connector" on page 37. 3 2 1 1 system-board shield 3 TV-tuner card 2 antenna-in connector cable Replacing the System-Board Shield Procedure 1 Replace the antenna-in connector. See "Replacing the Antenna-In Connector" on page 38.
book.book Page 37 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM 13 Antenna-In Connector 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 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Antenna-In Connector Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand cover. See "Removing the Stand Cover" on page 15. 2 Remove the stand.
book.book Page 38 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM Replacing the Antenna-In Connector Procedure 1 Slide the antenna-in connector into the slot on the system-board shield. 2 Replace the hex nut that secures the antenna-in connector to the system-board shield. Postrequisites 1 Replace the system-board shield. See "Replacing the System-Board Shield" on page 36. 2 Replace the back cover. See "Replacing the Back Cover" on page 20. 3 Replace the stand. See "Replacing the Stand" on page 18.
book.book Page 39 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM 14 Antenna Modules 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 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Antenna Modules Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand cover. See "Removing the Stand Cover" on page 15. 2 Remove the stand.
book.book Page 40 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM Replacing the Antenna Modules Procedure 1 Adhere the antenna modules to the chassis. 2 Route the antenna cables through the routing guides. 3 Connect the antenna cables to the connectors on the wireless Mini-Card. Postrequisites 1 Replace the system-board shield. See "Replacing the System-Board Shield" on page 36. 2 Replace the back cover. See "Replacing the Back Cover" on page 20. 3 Replace the stand. See "Replacing the Stand" on page 18.
book.book Page 41 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM 15 TV-Tuner Card (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 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for TV-tuner cards from sources other than Dell.
book.book Page 42 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM Procedure 1 Disconnect the TV-tuner-card cable from the connector on the TV-tuner card. 2 Remove the screw that secures the TV-tuner card to the system-board connector. 3 Lift the TV-tuner card away from the system-board connector. 1 2 3 1 TV-tuner-card cable 3 TV tuner card 2 screw CAUTION: When the TV-tuner card is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging.
book.book Page 43 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM Replacing the TV-Tuner Card Procedure CAUTION: To avoid damage to the TV-tuner card, ensure that there are no cables under the TV-tuner card. 1 Align the notch on the TV-tuner card with the tab on the system-board connector. 2 Insert the TV-tuner card at a 45-degree angle into the system-board connector. 3 Press the other end of the TV-tuner card down and replace the screw that secures the TV-tuner card to the system-board connector.
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book.book Page 45 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM 16 Wireless Mini-Card (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 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Mini-Cards from sources other than Dell.
book.book Page 46 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM Procedure 1 Disconnect the antenna cable(s) from the Mini-Card. 2 Remove the screw that secures the Mini-Card to the system-board connector. 1 2 3 1 screw 3 antenna cables (2) 2 Mini-Card 3 Lift the Mini-Card away from the system-board connector. CAUTION: When the Mini-Card is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging.
book.book Page 47 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card Procedure 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 under the Mini-Card. 1 Align the notch on the Mini-Card with the tab on the system-board connector. 2 Insert the Mini-Card at a 45-degree angle into the system-board connector.
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book.book Page 49 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM 17 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 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: A new battery can explode if it is incorrectly installed.
book.book Page 50 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery Procedure Insert the new battery (CR2032) into the battery socket with the side labeled + facing up, and press the battery into place. Postrequisites 1 Replace the system-board shield. See "Replacing the System-Board Shield" on page 36. 2 Replace the back cover. See "Replacing the Back Cover" on page 20. 3 Replace the stand. See "Replacing the Stand" on page 18. 4 Replace the stand cover.
book.book Page 51 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM 18 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 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Speakers Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand cover. See "Removing the Stand Cover" on page 15. 2 Remove the stand.
book.book Page 52 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM Procedure 1 Disconnect the speakers cable from the connector (SPEAKER) on the system board. 2 Make note of the speakers cable routing and remove the cable from the routing guides. 3 Remove the screws that secure the speakers to the middle frame. 4 Lift the speakers along with the cable off the middle frame.
book.book Page 53 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM Replacing the Speakers Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the speakers with the screw holes on the middle frame. 2 Replace the screws that secure the speakers to the middle frame. 3 Route the speakers cable through the routing guides. 4 Connect the speakers cable to the connector (SPEAKER) on the system board. Postrequisites 1 Replace the system-board shield. See "Replacing the System-Board Shield" on page 36. 2 Replace the B-CAS card.
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book.book Page 55 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM 19 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 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Fan Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand cover. See "Removing the Stand Cover" on page 15. 2 Remove the stand. See "Removing the Stand" on page 17.
book.book Page 56 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM Procedure 1 Disconnect the fan cable from the connector (FANC1) on the system board. 2 Remove the fan cable from the routing guide on the fan. 3 Remove the screws that secure the fan to the chassis. 4 Lift the fan along with its cable away from the chassis. 1 2 1 screws (2) 3 fan cable 2 3 fan Replacing the Fan Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the fan with the screw holes on the chassis.
book.book Page 57 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM 20 Power-Button 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 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Power-Button Assembly Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand cover. See "Removing the Stand Cover" on page 15. 2 Remove the stand.
book.book Page 58 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM Procedure 1 Disconnect the power-button and hard-drive activity light cable from the connector (PWRCN1) on the system board. 2 Make a note of the power-button and hard-drive activity light cable routing and remove it from the routing guides. 3 Remove the screw that secures the power-button assembly to the middle frame. 4 Slide the power-button assembly toward the top of the computer and then lift it away from the middle frame.
book.book Page 59 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM Replacing the Power-Button Assembly Procedure 1 Place the power-button assembly on the middle frame and then slide it toward the bottom of the computer. Ensure that the slot on the power-button assembly is secured under the tab on the middle frame. 2 Align the screw hole on the power-button assembly with the screw hole on the middle frame. 3 Replace the screw that secures the power-button assembly to the middle frame.
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book.book Page 61 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM 21 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 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: The heat sink may be very hot during normal operation. Ensure that it has had sufficient time to cool before you touch it.
book.book Page 62 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM 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 Carefully lift the processor heat-sink away from the system board. NOTE: The appearance of the processor heat-sink may vary based on your computer model.
book.book Page 63 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM Replacing the Processor Heat-Sink CAUTION: Incorrect alignment of the processor heat-sink can cause damage to the system board and processor. Procedure 1 Clean the thermal grease from the bottom of the processor heat-sink and reapply it. NOTE: The original thermal grease can be reused if the original processor and processor heat-sink are reinstalled together.
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book.book Page 65 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM 22 Processor WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Processor Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand cover. See "Removing the Stand Cover" on page 15. 2 Remove the stand.
book.book Page 66 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM Procedure 1 Press the release lever down on the processor cover and then pull it outward to release it from the tab that secures it. 2 Extend the release lever completely to open the processor cover. Leave the release lever extended in the release position so that the socket is ready for the new processor. 3 Gently lift the processor to remove it from the socket.
book.book Page 67 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM Replacing the Processor Procedure 1 Unpack the new processor, being careful not to touch the underside of the processor. 2 If the release lever on the socket is not fully extended, move it to that position. CAUTION: Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface. CAUTION: You must position the processor correctly in the processor socket to avoid permanent damage to the processor.
book.book Page 68 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM 7 Clean the thermal grease from the bottom of the processor heat-sink. 8 Apply the new thermal grease to the top of the processor. CAUTION: Ensure that you apply new thermal grease. New thermal grease is critical for ensuring adequate thermal bonding, which is a requirement for optimal processor operation. Postrequisites 1 Replace the processor heat-sink. See "Replacing the Processor Heat-Sink" on page 63. 2 Replace the system-board shield.
book.book Page 69 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM 23 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 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the System Board Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand cover. See "Removing the Stand Cover" on page 15. 2 Remove the stand.
book.book Page 70 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM Procedure NOTE: Make a note of the cable routing before disconnecting the cables from the system board. NOTE: Your computer’s Service Tag is stored in the system board. You must enter the Service Tag in the BIOS after you replace the system board. 1 Disconnect all the cables from their connectors on the system board. 2 Remove the screws that secure the system board to the chassis.
book.book Page 71 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM Replacing the System Board Procedure 1 Slide the system board connectors into the slots on the chassis and align the screw holes on the system board with the screw holes on the chassis. 2 Replace the screws that secure the system board to the chassis. 3 Connect all the required cables to their connectors on the system board. Postrequisites 1 Replace the processor. "Replacing the Processor" on page 67. 2 Replace the processor heat-sink.
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book.book Page 73 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM 24 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 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Display Panel Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand cover. See "Removing the Stand Cover" on page 15. 2 Remove the stand.
book.book Page 74 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM Procedure 1 Make note of the routing of all the cables (except the converter-board cable and antenna cables) and remove them from the routing guides on the chassis. 2 Remove the screws that secure the chassis to the middle frame. 3 Lift the chassis along with the display panel off the middle frame and place it on a clean surface.
book.book Page 75 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM 4 Disconnect the converter-board cable from the connector on the display panel. 5 Remove the screws that secure the display panel to the chassis. 2 1 1 converter-board cable 2 6 Lift the chassis off the display panel.
book.book Page 76 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM 7 Peel and release the tape that secures the display cable to the display-cable connector. 8 Press the release latch on either side of the display cable and then pull the display cable to disconnect it from the display-cable connector.
book.book Page 77 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM Replacing the Display Panel Procedure 1 Connect the display cable to the connector on the display panel and secure it with the tape. 2 Align the screw holes on the display panel with the screw holes on the chassis. 3 Replace the screws that secure the display panel to the chassis. 4 Connect the converter-board cable to the connector on the display panel. 5 Align the screw holes on the chassis with the screw holes on the middle frame.
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book.book Page 79 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM 25 Infrared (IR) Receiver 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 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Infrared Receiver Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand cover. See "Removing the Stand Cover" on page 15. 2 Remove the stand.
book.book Page 80 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM Procedure 1 Make note of the routing of all the cables (except the converter-board cable and antenna cables) and remove them from the routing guides on the chassis. 2 Remove the screws that secure the chassis to the middle frame. 3 Lift the chassis along with the display panel off the middle frame and keep it on a clean surface.
book.book Page 81 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM 4 Push the tabs that secure the IR receiver outward and remove the IR receiver from the display bezel.
book.book Page 82 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM Replacing the Infrared Receiver Procedure 1 Place the IR receiver in position on the display bezel and snap the IR receiver into place. 2 Align the screw holes on the chassis with the screw holes on the middle frame. 3 Replace the screws that secure the chassis to the middle frame. 4 Route all the cables through the routing guides on the chassis. Postrequisites 1 Replace the system board. See "Replacing the System Board" on page 71.
book.book Page 83 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM 26 Middle Frame 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 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Middle Frame Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand cover. See "Removing the Stand Cover" on page 15. 2 Remove the stand.
book.book Page 84 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM Procedure 1 Release the tabs that secure the middle frame to the display bezel. 2 Lift the middle frame off the display bezel.
book.book Page 85 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM Replacing the Middle Frame Procedure Align the tabs on the middle frame with the slots on the display bezel and snap the middle frame into place. Postrequisites 1 Replace the infrared receiver. "Replacing the Infrared Receiver" on page 82. 2 Replace the display panel. See "Replacing the Display Panel" on page 77. 3 Replace the system board. See "Replacing the System Board" on page 71. 4 Replace the system-board shield.
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book.book Page 87 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM 27 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 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Camera Module Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand cover. See "Removing the Stand Cover" on page 15. 2 Remove the stand.
book.book Page 88 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the camera assembly to the display bezel. 2 Lift the camera assembly along with its cable away from the display bezel. 1 2 2 3 1 display bezel camera assembly 3 screws (2) 3 Remove the screw that secures the camera module to the camera-module bracket. 4 Slide and remove the camera module away from the camera-module bracket.
book.book Page 89 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM Replacing the Camera Module Procedure 1 Slide the camera module into the camera-module bracket and align the screw hole on the came module with the screw hole on the camera-module bracket. 2 Replace the screw that secures the camera module to the camera-module bracket. 3 Align the screw holes on the camera assembly with the screw holes on the display bezel. 4 Replace the screws that secure the camera assembly to the display bezel.
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book.book Page 91 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM 28 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 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Display Bezel Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand cover. See "Removing the Stand Cover" on page 15. 2 Remove the stand.
book.book Page 92 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM Procedure Remove the display bezel.
book.book Page 93 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM Replacing the Display Bezel Procedure Place the display bezel on a clean surface. Postrequisites 1 Replace the camera module. See "Replacing the Camera Module" on page 89. 2 Replace the infrared receiver. See "Replacing the Infrared Receiver" on page 82. 3 Replace the middle frame. See "Replacing the Middle Frame" on page 85. 4 Replace the display panel. See "Replacing the Display Panel" on page 77. 5 Replace the system board.
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book.book Page 96 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM 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.
book.book Page 97 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM System Setup Options NOTE: Depending on your computer and installed devices, the items listed in this section may appear, or may not appear exactly as listed.
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book.book Page 103 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM Security Supervisor Password Displays the supervisor password User Password Displays the user password Set User Password Allows you to set, change, or delete the user password Password Check Allows you to enable password verification either when you attempt to enter system setup or each time the computer boots Setup or Always (Setup by default) NOTE: Password Check option is visible only when the user password is set.
book.book Page 104 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM Exit Save Changes and Reset Allows you to exit system setup and save your changes Discard Changes and Reset Allows you to exit system setup and load previous values for all system setup options Load Defaults Allows you to load default values for all system setup options Boot Sequence This feature allows you to change the boot sequence for devices. Boot Options • USB Floppy Device — The computer attempts to boot from the USB floppy drive.
book.book Page 105 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM 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. On completion of the diagnostic tests, the previous boot sequence is restored. 1 If you are booting from a USB device, connect the USB device to a USB port. 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer.
book.book Page 106 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM Clearing Forgotten Passwords WARNING: Before begin any of the procedures in this section, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: The computer must be disconnected from the electrical outlet to clear the password setting. 1 Remove the stand cover.
book.book Page 107 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM Clearing CMOS Settings WARNING: Before begin any of the procedures in this section, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 7. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: The computer must be disconnected from the electrical outlet to clear the CMOS setting. 1 Remove the stand cover.
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book.book Page 109 Monday, October 8, 2012 4:27 PM 30 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 support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer: NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located on a label at the back of your computer. For more information, see the Quick Start Guide that shipped with your computer.
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