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XPS 8700

Owner’s Manual

Computer model: XPS 8700

Regulatory model: D14M

Regulatory type: D14M001

OM_Book.book Page 1 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 AM

Summary of content (86 pages)

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OM_Book.book Page 2 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 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. ____________________ Copyright © 2013-2015 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. This product is protected by U.S.
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OM_Book.book Page 3 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 AM Contents Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices . Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recommended Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 10 10 . . . . . . . . . 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 After Working Inside Your Computer . Technical Overview Inside View of Your Computer . System-Board Components .
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OM_Book.book Page 4 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 AM Removing the Graphics-Card Bracket (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prerequisites. Procedure . . . . . . . . . . 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacing the Graphics-Card Bracket (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Procedure . . . Postrequisites . . . . . . . . . . 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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OM_Book.book Page 5 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 AM Replacing the Primary Hard-Drive . Procedure . . . Postrequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the Hard-Drive Cage . Prerequisites Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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OM_Book.book Page 6 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 AM Replacing the Top Cover . Procedure . . . Postrequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the Media-Card Reader . Prerequisites. Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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OM_Book.book Page 7 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 AM Replacing the Chassis Fan . Procedure . . . Postrequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink . Procedure . . . 62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink . Procedure . . . Postrequisites . . . . 64 . . . . . . . . .
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OM_Book.book Page 8 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 AM Replacing the System Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Postrequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Entering the Service Tag in system setup . System Setup . . . . . . . . . 75 75 75 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Overview . . . . . . . . . . Entering System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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OM_Book.book Page 9 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 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 Move your mouse pointer to the upper-right or lower-right corner of the screen to open the Charms sidebar, and then click Settings→ Power→ Shut down.
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OM_Book.book Page 10 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 AM Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and ensure your personal safety. 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 dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: Disconnect all power sources before opening the computer cover or panels.
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OM_Book.book Page 11 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 AM After Working Inside Your Computer After you complete the 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. Place the computer in an upright position. Connect any external devices, cables, cards, and any other part(s) you removed before working on your computer.
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OM_Book.book Page 12 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 AM 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 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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OM_Book.book Page 14 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 AM 14 11 mSATA slot (MSATA1) 12 SATA 3.0 (6 Gb/s) drive connector (SATA 2) 13 SATA 3.0 (6 Gb/s) drive connector (SATA 4) 14 SATA 3.0 (6 Gb/s) drive connector (SATA 3) 15 front panel USB connector (F_USB3) 16 front panel USB connector (F_USB2) 17 SATA 3.0 (6 Gb/s) drive connector (SATA 1) 18 power button connector (F_PANEL) 19 front panel USB connector (F_USB1) 20 password reset jumper (PSWD) 21 SATA 3.
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OM_Book.book Page 15 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 AM Removing the Computer 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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OM_Book.book Page 16 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 AM Replacing the Computer 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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OM_Book.book Page 17 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 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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OM_Book.book Page 18 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 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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OM_Book.book Page 19 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 AM 1 Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory-module connector. 2 Align the notch on the bottom of the memory module with the tab on the memory-module connector.
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OM_Book.book Page 20 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 AM 3 Insert the memory module into the memory-module connector until the memory module snaps into position. If you insert the memory module correctly, the securing clips snap into the cutouts at each end of the memory module. 3 2 1 1 securing clip (snapped in position) 3 memory module 2 memory-module connector Postrequisites 1 Replace the graphics card. See "Replacing the Graphics Card" on page 29. 2 Replace the computer cover.
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OM_Book.book Page 21 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 AM Removing the Front 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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OM_Book.book Page 22 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 AM Procedure 1 Place the computer in an upright position. 2 Grasp and release the front bezel tabs sequentially, one at a time by moving them outward from the front panel. 3 Rotate and pull the front bezel away from the front of the computer to release the front bezel clamps from the front panel slots.
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OM_Book.book Page 23 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 AM Replacing the Front 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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OM_Book.book Page 24 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 AM Removing the Graphics-Card Bracket (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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OM_Book.book Page 25 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 AM Replacing the Graphics-Card Bracket (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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OM_Book.book Page 26 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 AM Removing the Graphics 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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OM_Book.book Page 27 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 AM Procedure 1 Remove the screw that secures the card-retention bracket to the chassis. 2 Lift the card-retention bracket and set it aside in a secure location. 3 Press the releasing clips on the power-cable connectors and disconnect the power cable from the graphics card, if applicable. NOTE: Your graphics card may have power-cable connectors.
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OM_Book.book Page 28 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 AM 5 Press and hold the securing tab on the card connector, grasp the card by its top corners, and then ease the card out of the card connector.
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OM_Book.book Page 29 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 AM Replacing the Graphics 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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OM_Book.book Page 30 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 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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OM_Book.book Page 31 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 AM 3 Slide and remove the wireless mini-card out of the wireless mini-card connector.
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OM_Book.book Page 32 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 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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OM_Book.book Page 33 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 AM Removing the mSATA 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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OM_Book.book Page 34 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 AM Replacing the mSATA 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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OM_Book.book Page 35 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 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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OM_Book.book Page 36 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 AM Procedure 1 Disconnect the power and data cables from the primary hard-drive. 2 Remove the screws that secure the hard drive to the chassis. 3 Slide the hard drive out towards the back of the computer.
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OM_Book.book Page 37 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 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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OM_Book.book Page 38 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 AM Removing the Hard-Drive Cage 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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OM_Book.book Page 39 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 AM Replacing the Hard-Drive Cage 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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OM_Book.book Page 40 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 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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OM_Book.book Page 41 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 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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OM_Book.book Page 42 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 AM Installing a third 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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OM_Book.book Page 43 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 AM 3 Gently slide the third hard-drive into the hard-drive bay through the front of the computer.
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OM_Book.book Page 44 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 AM 4 Replace the screws that secure the third hard-drive to the chassis. 5 Connect the power and data cables to the third hard-drive. 1 2 3 1 power cable 3 screws (2) 2 data cable Postrequisites 1 Replace the front bezel. See "Replacing the Front Bezel" on page 23. 2 Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 16.
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OM_Book.book Page 45 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 AM Removing the 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 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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OM_Book.book Page 46 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 AM Replacing the 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 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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OM_Book.book Page 47 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 AM Removing the Top 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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OM_Book.book Page 48 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 AM Replacing the Top 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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OM_Book.book Page 49 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 AM Removing the Media-Card Reader 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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OM_Book.book Page 50 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 AM Replacing the Media-Card Reader 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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OM_Book.book Page 51 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 AM Removing the Top I/O 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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OM_Book.book Page 53 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 AM Replacing the Top I/O 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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OM_Book.book Page 54 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 AM Removing the Front USB 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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OM_Book.book Page 56 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 AM Replacing the Front USB 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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OM_Book.book Page 57 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 AM Removing the Power Button 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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OM_Book.book Page 59 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 AM Replacing the Power Button 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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OM_Book.book Page 60 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 AM Removing the Chassis 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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OM_Book.book Page 61 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 AM Replacing the Chassis 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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OM_Book.book Page 62 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 AM Removing the Processor Fan and 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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OM_Book.book Page 64 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 AM Replacing the Processor Fan and 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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OM_Book.book Page 65 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 AM Removing the 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 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. CAUTION: Processors are fragile.
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OM_Book.book Page 66 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 AM 3 Gently lift the processor and remove it from the processor socket.
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OM_Book.book Page 67 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 AM Replacing the 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 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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OM_Book.book Page 68 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 AM 5 Pivot the release-lever down and place it under the tab on the processor cover. 1 3 2 6 4 5 1 processor pin-1 indicator 2 processor 3 alignment tabs (2) 4 alignment post 5 processor-cover notch 6 processor cover 7 release lever 7 Postrequisites 1 Replace the processor fan and heat-sink. See "Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink" on page 64. 2 Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 16.
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OM_Book.book Page 69 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 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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OM_Book.book Page 70 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 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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OM_Book.book Page 71 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 AM Removing the Power-Supply Unit 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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OM_Book.book Page 72 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 AM Replacing the Power-Supply Unit 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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OM_Book.book Page 73 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 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.
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OM_Book.book Page 74 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 AM Procedure 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. 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 all the cables connected to the system board.
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OM_Book.book Page 75 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 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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OM_Book.book Page 77 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 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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OM_Book.book Page 78 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 AM Main→ Processor Information Processor Type Displays the processor type. Processor ID Displays the processor identification code. Processor Core Count Displays the number of processor cores in your computer. Processor L1 Cache Displays the processor’s total L1 cache size. Processor L2 Cache Displays the processor’s total L2 cache size. Processor L3 Cache Displays the processor’s total L3 cache size.
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OM_Book.book Page 79 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 AM SATA 4 Device Type Displays the type of device connected. Device ID Displays the device identification code. Device Size Displays the size of the SATA device present in your computer. SATA 5 Device Type Displays the type of device connected. Device ID Displays the device identification code. Device Size Displays the size of the SATA device present in your computer. mSATA Device Device Type Displays the type of device connected.
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OM_Book.book Page 80 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 AM Advanced→ USB Configuration Front USB Ports Allows you to enable or disable the USB ports at the front of your computer. Rear USB Ports Allows you to enable or disable the USB ports at the back of your computer. Top USB Ports Allows you to enable or disable the USB ports at the top of your computer. Advanced→ Onboard Device Configuration Onboard Audio Controller Allows you to enable or disable the onboard audio controller.
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OM_Book.book Page 81 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 AM Power Wake Up by Integrated LAN/WLAN If enabled, will wake the system using a network message. AC Recovery Allows you to select the action the computer takes when power is restored. USB PowerShare in S4/S5 State If enabled, allows you to charge external devices using the PowerShare port even when computer is turned off.
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OM_Book.book Page 82 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 AM Changing Boot Sequence 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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OM_Book.book Page 83 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 AM Clearing Forgotten Passwords 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. 1 Remove the computer cover.
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OM_Book.book Page 84 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 AM Clearing CMOS Settings 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. 1 Remove the computer cover.
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OM_Book.book Page 85 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 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 If you have your computer's Service Tag, type your computer's Service Tag and click Submit. If you do not have your computer's Service Tag, click Detect Service Tag to allow automatic detection of your computer's Service Tag.
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OM_Book.book Page 86 Saturday, August 16, 2014 1:13 AM More Information To learn about Windows 8: 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Go to dell.com/support. 3 Type Windows 8 in the search box and click Search. 4 Click the links to learn about the Windows 8 features. To learn about your computer features: 1 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 3 in "Flashing the BIOS" on page 85. 2 Click Manuals & Documentation tab.