Dell™ Studio XPS™ 8000 Service Manual Before You Begin Technical Overview Computer Cover Front Bezel Graphics Card Bracket PCI and PCI Express Cards Drives Top Cover Top I/O Panel Front USB Panel Bluetooth Assembly Power Button Module Memory Module(s) Fans Processor Battery Power Supply System Board System Setup Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Studio XPS™ 8000 Service Manual Technical Specifications Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Safety Instructions This manual provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following conditions exist: l You have performed the steps in Turning Off Your Computer and Safety Instructions. l You have read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
CAUTION: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, not on the cable itself. Some cables have 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.
Back to Contents Page Front Bezel Dell™ Studio XPS™ 8000 Service Manual Removing the Front Bezel Replacing the Front Bezel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
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. 1 front bezel 2 front panel slots (3) 3 front bezel tabs (4) 4 front panel 5 front bezel clamps (3) 4. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
Back to Contents Page Bluetooth Assembly Dell™ Studio XPS™ 8000 Service Manual Removing the Bluetooth Assembly Replacing the Bluetooth Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
2. Align the Bluetooth assembly tab to the Bluetooth assembly slot in the front panel, and push the Bluetooth assembly until it clicks into place. 3. Connect the Bluetooth assembly cable, to the system board connector (see System Board Components). 4. Replace the front bezel (see Replacing the Front Bezel). 5. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 6. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
Back to Contents Page PCI and PCI Express Cards Dell™ Studio XPS™ 8000 Service Manual Removing the Card Retention Bracket Replacing the Card Retention Bracket Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards Replacing PCI and PCI Express Cards Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing the PCI Express Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.
1 guide clamps (2) 2 card retention bracket 3 alignment bar 4 alignment guide 5 filler bracket 6 guide notches (2) Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover). 3. Remove the graphics card bracket (see Removing the Graphics Card Bracket). 4. Remove the primary hard drive, if applicable (see Removing the Hard Drive). 5. Remove the card retention bracket (see Removing the Card Retention Bracket). 6.
1 card retention clamp 2 PCI Express card 3 card retention clamp insert 4 filler bracket 5 screw 8. If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening. NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to maintain FCC certification of the computer. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of your computer. Replacing PCI and PCI Express Cards 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Prepare the card for installation.
1 PCI Express x1 card 2 PCI Express x1 card slot 3 securing tab 4 retention mechanism 5 PCI Express x16 card slot 6 PCI Express x16 card 5. Place the card in the connector and press down firmly. Ensure that the card is fully seated in the slot. 6. Replace the card retention bracket (see Replacing the Card Retention Bracket). 1 screw 2 card retention clamp 3 card clamp insert 4 filler bracket 5 PCI Express card 7. Connect any cables that should be attached to the card.
Installed Sound Card 1. 2. 3. Network Card 1. 2. 3. Removed Enter system setup (see System Setup) Go to Onboard Audio Controller and then change the setting to Disabled. Connect the external audio devices to the sound card's connectors. 1. Enter system setup (see System Setup) Go to Onboard LAN Controller and then change the setting to Disabled. Connect the network cable to the network card's connector. 1. Back to Contents Page 2. 3. 2. 3.
Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Studio XPS™ 8000 Service Manual Removing the Battery Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: A new battery can explode if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
1 battery 2 battery socket 3. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 4. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 5. Enter system setup (see System Setup) and restore the settings you recorded in step 1.
Back to Contents Page Computer Cover Dell™ Studio XPS™ 8000 Service Manual Removing the Computer Cover Replacing the Computer Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
7. 1 thumbscrew 3 computer cover Place the computer in an upright position.
Back to Contents Page Processor Dell™ Studio XPS™ 8000 Service Manual Removing the Processor Replacing the Processor WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
5 release lever 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. Replacing the Processor CAUTION: Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the back of the computer.
8. Pivot the socket release lever back toward the socket, and snap it into place to secure the processor. 9. Clean the thermal grease from the bottom of the heat sink. 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. 10. Apply the new thermal grease to the top of the processor. 11.
Back to Contents Page Drives Dell™ Studio XPS™ 8000 Service Manual Hard Drive Optical Drive Media Card Reader FlexDock WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
1 power cable 2 secondary hard drive 3 drive panel 4 screws (4) 5 primary hard drive 6 data cable 7 SATA connector 7. Slide the hard drive out towards the back of the computer. 8. If removing the hard drive changes the drive configuration, ensure that you reflect these changes in the system setup (see System Setup). Replacing the Hard Drive 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer. 3.
2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover). 3. Remove the front bezel (see Removing the Front Bezel). 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 the drive panel. 6.
1 screw 3. Gently slide the optical drive into the optical drive bay through the front of the computer. 4. Align the screw holes in the optical drive with the screw holes in the drive panel. 5. Replace the two screws that secure the optical drive to the drive panel. 6. Connect the power and data cables to the optical drive (see System Board Components). 7. Replace the front bezel (see Replacing the Front Bezel). 8. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 9.
1 Media Card Reader guides (2) 2 slots (2) 3 Media Card Reader 4 screws (2) Replacing the Media Card Reader 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Gently slide the Media Card Reader guides into the slots in the top panel. 3. Replace the two screws that secure the Media Card Reader to the front panel. 4. Connect the Media Card Reader cable to the system board connector (see System Board Components). 5. Replace the top cover (see Replacing the Top Cover). 6.
6. Slide the FlexDock out through the front of the computer. NOTE: If you are not replacing the FlexDock at this time, replace the filler bracket (see Replacing the Filler Bracket). 1 drive panel 2 screws (2) 3 FlexDock 4 FlexDock USB cable Replacing the FlexDock 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. If this is the first time you are installing the FlexDock: a. b.
1 breakaway metal plate 3. Remove the FlexDock from its packaging. 4. Gently slide the FlexDock into the FlexDock bay through the front of the computer. 5. Align the screw holes on the FlexDock with the screw holes on the drive panel. 6. Replace the two screws that secure the FlexDock to the drive panel. 7. Connect the FlexDock USB cable to the system board connector (see System Board Components). 8. Replace the front bezel (see Replacing the Front Bezel). 9.
4. Replace the front bezel (see Replacing the Front Bezel). 5. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 6. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.
Back to Contents Page Fans Dell™ Studio XPS™ 8000 Service Manual Chassis Fan Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
4. Connect the chassis fan cable to the system board connector (see System Board Components). 5. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly WARNING: Despite having a plastic shield, the processor fan and heat sink assembly may be very hot during normal operation. Ensure that it has had sufficient time to cool before you touch it. CAUTION: The processor fan and heat sink assembly is a single unit. Do not try to remove the fan separately.
2. Clean the thermal grease from the bottom of the heat sink. 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. 3. Apply new thermal grease to the top of the processor. 4. Align the four captive screws on the processor fan and heat sink assembly with the screw holes on the system board. 5.
Back to Contents Page Front USB Panel Dell™ Studio XPS™ 8000 Service Manual Removing the Front USB Panel Replacing the Front USB Panel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
Replacing the Front USB Panel CAUTION: Take care not to damage the cable connectors and the cable routing clips when sliding the front USB panel into the front USB panel clamp slot. 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Align and slide the front USB panel clamp 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 connectors (see System Board Components). 5.
Back to Contents Page Graphics Card Bracket Dell™ Studio XPS™ 8000 Service Manual Removing the Graphics Card Bracket Replacing the Graphics Card Bracket WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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Back to Contents Page Memory Module(s) Dell™ Studio XPS™ 8000 Service Manual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
1 matched memory modules in DIMM 2 matched memory modules in DIMM connectors 3 and 4 (black securing connectors 1 and 2 (white securing clips) clips) 3. Align the notch on the bottom of the memory module with the tab in the connector. 1 cutouts (2) 2 tab 3 notch 4 memory module CAUTION: To avoid damage to the memory module, press the memory module straight down into the connector while you apply equal force to each end of the memory module. 4.
8. Right-click the My Computer icon on your Microsoft® Windows® desktop and click Properties. 9. Click the General tab. 10. To verify that the memory is installed correctly, check the amount of memory (RAM) listed.
Back to Contents Page Power Supply Dell™ Studio XPS™ 8000 Service Manual Removing the Power Supply Replacing the Power Supply WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
3. Replace the four screws that secure the power supply to the chassis. 4. Connect the DC power cables to the system board and drives (see System Board Components). 5. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 6. Check the voltage selector switch (if applicable) to ensure that the correct voltage is selected. 7. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
Back to Contents Page Power Button Module Dell™ Studio XPS™ 8000 Service Manual Removing the Power Button Module Replacing the Power Button Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
2. Align and push the power button module tabs into the slots in the top panel. 3. Connect the power button module cable to the system board connector FP1 (see System Board Components). 4. Replace the top cover (see Replacing the Top Cover). 5. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 6. Replace the front bezel (see Replacing the Front Bezel). 7. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 8.
Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Studio XPS™ 8000 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
9. 10. Lift the system board up and out. Compare the system board that you just removed with the replacement system board to ensure that they are identical. NOTE: Some components and connectors on the replacement system board may be in different locations compared to the components and connectors on the existing system board. NOTE: Jumper settings on the replacement system board is preset at the factory. Replacing the System Board 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2.
Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell™ Studio XPS™ 8000 Service Manual Overview Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Settings Flashing the BIOS Overview Use system setup to: l Change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in your computer l Set or change a user-selectable option such as the user password l Read the current amount of memory or set the type of hard drive installed.
Processor Type Displays the processor type Processor Cache L2 Displays the processor L2 cache size Processor Cache L3 Displays the processor L3 cache size Memory Installed Indicates the amount of installed memory in MB Memory Available Indicates the amount of memory available in MB Memory Speed Indicates the memory speed in MHz.
Auto Power On Time Enables you to set a time to turn on the computer automatically BIOS Security Features Supervisor Password Status of supervisor installed.
Clearing Forgotten Passwords WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with the computer. WARNING: The computer must be disconnected from the electrical outlet to clear the Password setting. 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover). 3. Locate the 3-pin password reset jumper (PSWD1) on the system board (see System Board Components). 4.
4. Remove the 2-pin jumper plug from pins 2 and 3 and fix on pins 1 and 2. 5. Wait for approximately five seconds 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 Removing the Computer Cover). 8. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. Flashing the BIOS 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Go to the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3.
Back to Contents Page Technical Overview Dell™ Studio XPS™ 8000 Service Manual Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
1 Power connector (PWR2) 2 processor socket 3 processor fan connector (CPU_FAN1) 4 memory module connector (DIMM3) 5 memory module connector (DIMM1) 6 memory module connector (DIMM4) 7 memory module connector (DIMM2) 8 main power connector (PWR1) 9 CMOS reset jumper (CLR_CMOS1) 10 password reset jumper (PSWD1) 11 SATA connector (SATA1) 12 SATA connector (SATA2) 13 power button connector (FP1) 14 SATA connector (SATA4) 15 front panel USB connector (F_USB1) 16 front panel USB connector
Back to Contents Page Dell™ Studio XPS™ 8000 Service Manual NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2009 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Back to Contents Page Top Cover Dell™ Studio XPS™ 8000 Service Manual Removing the Top Cover Replacing the Top Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Align the tabs in the top cover with the slots in the top panel. 3. Press and slide the top cover towards the back of the computer, until it clicks in place. 4. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 5. Replace the front bezel (see Replacing the Front Bezel). 6. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
Back to Contents Page Top I/O Panel Dell™ Studio XPS™ 8000 Service Manual Removing the Top I/O Panel Replacing the Top I/O Panel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
Replacing the Top I/O Panel 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Align the screw holes in the top I/O panel with the screw holes in the top panel. 3. Replace the two screws that secure the top I/O panel to the top panel. 4. Connect the top I/O panel cables to the system board connectors F_USB3 and F_AUDIO1 (see System Board Components). 5. Replace the top cover (see Replacing the Top Cover). 6. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 7.
