XPS 8900 Service Manual
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1. eese 19 Procedures deae ovt v edat 19 POSESTeQUISIEeS oco cones Pon ote a padrone diete iat Ds 19 Removing the memory modules sssss 20 Prerequisites eee et ih bt decedere ed bet os 20 Procedure tuc ce deno encanto e neta estates 20 Replacing the memory modules 22 Procedure uns oed E oe teckel cea cim sedet e ethan Tn dori Maths at 22 Post requisites coeno ora e RR ERG EO Ed idet 23 Removing the chassis fan eese 24 Prerequisit sd sm te oboe E REPETI SPEO ta OI fe co USER dite Tanks 24 Pioce diteses secs Luka E D I CE CAT EY SEL ote es i Ke 24 Replacing the chassis fan eene 26 Procedure ceu esce eoim cet RUM ara die elas ae ubt 26 Post requisites i mt ben ie ecc eee ge do Le ete ne 26 Removing the front bezel eeeeeeeeee 27 Pr r amp dlSites ec rote teet p qr RT EN Peces ers 27 Procedura sii ed tti d RR 27 Replacing the front bezeL eese 29 Procedules e Der eR Le M E m i e Re ae 29 Post requisites 2 se Deere e te M e e e e o 29 Removing the graphics card bracket optional 350 Prerequisites c Cp stet ibt sr oe HU ce eh ite detur 50 Procedre c i AEE DE mes tette votes dete Meth MOL dA 30 Replacing the graphics card bracket optional 32 ProcedUre scies diee nm o min ge c e edat 32 POStsre2. 5 Removing the wireless card A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After working inside your computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites Remove the computer cover Procedure 1 Locate the wireless card slot on the system board For more information see System board components 2 Remove the screw that secures the wireless card to the system board Slide and lift the wireless card off the system board 4 Slide and remove the wireless card bracket off the wireless card 36 5 Disconnect the antenna cables from the wireless card screw 2 wireless card bracket antenna cables 2 4 wireless card wireless card slot M 2 SLOT1 37 Replacing the wireless card A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After working inside your computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure A CAUTION To avoid damaging the wireless mini card do not place
3. see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 Align the tabs on the hard drive cage with the slots on the chassis and slide the hard drive in place 2 Replace the screws that secure the hard drive cage to the chassis 3 If applicable connect the power and data cables to the secondary hard drive Post requisites 1 Replace the primary hard drive 2 Replace the computer cover 52 Removing the secondary hard drive optional A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After working inside your computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance A CAUTION Hard drives are fragile Exercise care when handling the hard drive A CAUTION To avoid data loss do not remove the hard drive while the computer is in sleep or on state Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover 2 Remove the primary hard drive 3 Remove the hard drive cage Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the secondary hard drive to the hard drive cage 53 2 Slide the secondary hard drive out of the hard drive cage 1 secondary hard drive 2 screws 4 hard drive cage 54 Replacing the secondary hard drive op
4. 2 Pressand slide the top cover towards the back of the computer until it clicks into place Post requisites 1 Replace the front bezel 2 Replace the computer cover 66 Removing the antenna A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After working inside your computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites Remove the computer cover Remove the top cover Remove the front bezel BhWDN BF Remove the wireless card 67 Procedure Note the antenna cable routing and remove the antenna cables from the 1 routing guides on the chassis ve ses 3 M NS D 4464 ar f D te PG Ye 4 4 A 7 HA A 224 242 gt 24 P 2 routing guide 1 antenna cable 2 Remove the screws that secure the antenna to the chassis Peel off the tapes that secure the antenna cables to the chassis 3 68 4 Using a plastic scribe pry the antenna off the chassis S NN NN N SN S UW NS Nt WX AY ANY 1 plastic scribe 2 antenna cable 3 tape 4 screws 4 5 antenna 69 Replacing the antenna A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information t
5. any cables under it 1 Connect the antenna cables to the wireless mini card The following table provides the antenna cable color scheme for the wireless mini card supported by your computer Connectors on the wireless card Antenna cable color Main white triangle White Auxiliary black triangle Black 2 Slide the wireless mini card bracket into the wireless card 3 Align the notch on the wireless mini card with the tab on the wireless mini card connector 4 Pressthe other end of the wireless mini card down and replace the screw that secures the wireless mini card to the system board Post requisites Replace the computer cover 38 Removing the solid state drive A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After working inside your computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance JN CAUTION Solid state drives are fragile Exercise care when handling the hard drive A CAUTION To avoid data loss do not remove the solid state drive while the computer is in sleep or on state Prerequisites Remove the computer cover Procedure 1 Remove the screw that secures the solid state drive to the system board 39 2 Slide and lift the solid state drive
6. card reader off the top panel T 1 media card reader cable 2 media card reader screws 2 4 front panel 72 Replacing the media card reader A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After working inside your computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 Slide the tabs on the media card reader into the slots on the top panel 2 Replace the screws that secure the media card reader to the front panel 3 Connect the media card reader cable to the media card reader Post requisites 1 Replace the top cover 2 Replace the front bezel 3 Replace the computer cover 73 Removing the top l O panel A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After working inside your computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover 2 Remove the front bezel 3 Remove the top cover Procedure 1 Disconnect the top l O panel cables from the system b
7. in the kit to make sure that thermal conductivity is achieved 1 Place the processor fan and heat sink assembly over the processor Align the captive screws on the processor fan heat sink assembly with the screw holes on the system board 3 Tighten the captive screws that secure the processor fan and heat sink assembly to the system board 4 Connect the processor fan cable to the system board For more information see System board components Post requisites Replace the computer cover 86 Removing the processor A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After working inside your computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover 2 Remove the processor fan and heat sink assembly Procedure 1 Pressthe release lever down and then pull it outwards to release it from the securing tab 2 Extend the release lever completely to open the processor cover 87 3 Gently lift the processor and remove it from the processor socket 1 2 5 45 1 release lever 2 securing tab 3 processor cover 4 processor 5 socket 88 Replacing the processor A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety
8. information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After working inside your computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance A CAUTION If either the processor or the heat sink is replaced use the thermal grease provided in the kit to ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved Procedure NOTE A new processor ships with a thermal pad in the package In some cases the processor may ship with the thermal pad attached to it 1 Ensure that the release lever on the processor socket is fully extended in the open position 2 Align the pin 1 corner on the processor with the pin 1 corner on the processor socket and then place the processor in the processor socket K NOTE The pin 1 corner of the processor has a triangle that aligns with the triangle on the pin 1 corner on the processor socket When the processor is properly seated all four corners are aligned at the same height If one or more corners of the processor are higher than the others the processor is not seated properly 3 When the processor is fully seated in the socket close the processor cover 89 4 Pivotthe release lever down and place it under the tab on the processor cover 1 processor pin 1 indicator 2 processor 3 alignment tabs 2 4 alignment post 5 processor cov
9. sleep or on state Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover 2 Remove the front bezel Procedure 1 Insert a screw driver and twist it to remove the break away metal plate 56 2 Pull the break away metal plate away from the chassis 1 metal plate 2 screw driver 57 3 Gently slide the tertiary hard drive into the hard drive bay through the front of the computer 1 tertiary hard drive 4 Replace the screws that secure the tertiary hard drive to the chassis 58 5 Connect the power and data cables to the tertiary hard drive 1 power cable 2 data cable 3 tertiary hard drive 59 Replacing the tertiary hard drive A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After working inside your computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance A CAUTION Hard drives are fragile Exercise care when handling the hard drive Procedure 1 Slide the tertiary hard drive into the hard drive bay through the front of the computer 2 Replace the screws that secure the tertiary hard drive to the chassis 3 Connect the power and data cables to the tertiary hard drive Post requisites 1 Replace the front bezel 2 Replace the computer cover 60 Rem
10. the steps in Before working inside your computer After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After working inside your computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance NOTE Your computer s Service Tag is stored in the system board You must enter the Service Tag in the BIOS setup program after you replace the system board NOTE Replacing the system board removes any changes you have made to the BIOS using the BIOS setup program You must make the desired changes again after you replace the system board Procedure Slide the ports on the system board into the slots on the chassis and align the screw holes on the system board with the screw holes on the chassis Replace the screws that secure the system board to the chassis Route and connect the cables that you disconnected from the system board For more information see System board components Post requisites OUA WNB Replacing the processor Replacing the processor fan and heat sink assembly Remove the graphics card Replacing the memory modules Replacing the wireless card Replacing the computer cover 99 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS setup program 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press F2 when the DELL logo is displayed to enter the BIOS setup program 3 Navigate to the Main tab and enter the Service Tag in the Service Tag Input field 1
11. the steps in Before working inside your computer After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After working inside your computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the chassis fan with the screw holes on the chassis 2 Replace the screws that secure the chassis fan to the chassis 3 Connect the chassis fan cable to the system board Post requisites Replace the computer cover 26 Removing the front bezel A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After working inside your computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites Remove the computer cover Procedure 1 Place the computer in an upright position 2 Release the front bezel tabs sequentially from the top one at a time by moving them away from the front panel 27 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 1 1 front bezel tabs 4 2 front bezel front bezel clamps 3 4 front panel 5 front panel slots 3 28 Replacing the front bezel A WARN
12. 00 BIOS setup program Overview A CAUTION Unless you are an expert computer user do not change the settings in the BIOS setup program Certain changes can make your computer work incorrectly K NOTE Before you change BIOS setup program it is recommended that you write down the BIOS setup program screen information for future reference Use BIOS setup program to e Get information about the hardware installed in your computer such as the amount of RAM the size of the hard drive and so on e Change the system configuration information e Set or change a user selectable option such as the user password type of hard drive installed enabling or disabling base devices and so on Entering BIOS setup program 1 Turn on or restart your computer 2 During POST when the DELL logo is displayed watch for the F2 prompt to appear and then press F2 immediately NOTE The F2 prompt indicates that the keyboard has initialized This prompt can appear very quickly so you must watch for it and then press F2 If you press F2 before the F2 prompt this keystroke is lost If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears continue to wait until you see the operating system s desktop Then turn off your computer and try again Clearing forgotten passwords A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your compu
13. Allow sufficient time for the heat sink to cool before you touch it CAUTION For maximum cooling of the processor do not touch the heat transfer areas on the heat sink The oils in your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal grease A WARNING The heat sink may become hot during normal operation Prerequisites Remove the computer cover Procedure 1 Disconnect the processor fan cable from the system board For more information see System board components 2 Loosen the captive screws that secure the processor fan and heat sink assembly to the system board 84 3 Lift the processor fan and heat sink assembly off the system board 1 captive screws 4 2 processor fan and heat sink assembly 5 processor fan cable 85 Replacing the processor fan and heat sink assembly A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After working inside your computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure K NOTE The original thermal grease can be reused if the original processor and heat sink assembly are reinstalled together A CAUTION If either the processor or the heat sink assembly is replaced use the thermal grease provided
14. Before working inside your computer After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After working inside your computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 Slide the power supply towards the back of the chassis until it is secured by the power supply clamps 2 Align the screw holes on the power supply unit with the screw holes on the chassis 3 Replace the screws that secure the power supply unit to the chassis 4 Connect the DC power cables to the system board hard drives and optical drives For more information see System board components Post requisites Replace the computer cover 96 Removing the system board A Ea WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After working inside your computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance NOTE Your computer s Service Tag is stored in the system board You must enter the Service Tag in the BIOS setup program after you replace the system board NOTE Replacing the system board removes any changes you have made to the BIOS using the BIOS setup program You must make the desired changes again after y
15. ING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After working inside your computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 Align and insert the front bezel clamps into the front panel slots 2 Rotate the front bezel towards the computer until the front bezel tabs snap into place Post requisites Replace the computer cover 29 Removing the graphics card bracket optional A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After working inside your computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites Remove the computer cover Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the graphics card bracket to the chassis 30 2 Lift the graphics card bracket off the chassis 1 screws 2 2 graphics card bracket 31 Replacing the graphics card bracket optional A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the ste
16. PEDIS 102 POSt requlsites eine eco eod ente e e eben te titer dee ba end 102 Clearing CMOS settings nennen 103 Pr redulsites tende dice dea HR Re E enu ease 103 Procedule s wor es Sue x ees M esten ER MU te Ee LR 103 Postsreguisltes da Bi ee n T RT Rare ee ES 104 Flashing the BIOS itii ee etae andincn 105 Getting help and contacting DelL 106 Self help resources encre aeree et eee regla dece ay th ausu Contacting Dell 10 Before working inside your computer Ea NOTE The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered Before you begin 1 Save and close all open files and exit all open applications Shut down your computer Windows 10 Click or tap Start gt Power Shut down Windows 8 1 On the Start screen click or tap the power icon Oo Shut down Windows 7 Click or tap Start Shut down NOTE If you are using a different operating system see the documentation of your operating system for shut down instructions Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets Disconnect all cables such as telephone cables network cables and so on from your computer Disconnect all attached devices and peripherals such as keyboard mouse monitor and so on from your computer Remove any media card and optical disc from your computer if applicable After the computer is unp
17. Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on the memory module slot 22 2 Insert the memory module into the memory module slot and press the memory module down until it snaps into position and the securing clips lock in place NOTE If you do not hear the click remove the memory module and reinstall it 1 securing clips 2 2 memory module 3 memory module slot 4 notch Post requisites Replace the computer cover 25 Removing the chassis fan A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After working inside your computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites Remove the computer cover Procedure 1 Disconnect the chassis fan cable from the system board For more information see System board components 2 Remove the screws that secure the chassis fan to the chassis 24 3 Slide and lift the chassis fan off the computer 1 screws 4 2 chassis fan cable chassis fan 25 Replacing the chassis fan A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow
18. XPS 8900 Service Manual Computer Model XPS 8900 Regulatory Model D14M Regulatory Type D14M002 Notes cautions and warnings K NOTE A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer A CAUTION A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem A WARNING A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage personal injury or death Copyright 2015 Dell Inc All rights reserved This product is protected by U S and international copyright and intellectual property laws Dell and the Dell logo are trademarks of Dell Inc in the United States and or other jurisdictions All other marks and names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies 2015 08 Rev AOO Contents Before working inside your compulter 11 Before you Dedgih race re Pt teer et edd 11 Safety INStrUCTIONS 2 i Sei iode t Or ar toit c eb opere Pri eas 11 Recommended tools 3 s nr RERUM PRU S 12 After working inside your computer 14 Technical overview essent 15 Inside view of your computer ener nter enne 15 Systermi board Corm poFients 5 m a poeta I e e deo 16 Removing the computer cover esee 18 Procedires du E oe e eer t huc ed CL At tee Mao E e at 18 Replacing the computer cover
19. arm internal components JN 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 or thumb screws that you must disengage before disconnecting the cable When disconnecting cables keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins When connecting cables ensure that the ports and connectors are correctly oriented and aligned A CAUTION Press and eject any installed card from the media card reader Recommended tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools Philips screwdriver 12 Flat head screwdriver Plastic scribe 15 After working inside your computer A CAUTION Leaving stray or loose screws inside your computer may severely damage your computer 1 Replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer 2 Connect any external devices peripherals and cables you removed before working on your computer 3 Replace any media cards discs and any other parts that you removed before working on your computer 4 Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets 5 Turn on your computer 14 Technical overview AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer After working inside your computer follow the
20. ce A CAUTION Solid state drives are fragile Exercise care when handling the hard drive A CAUTION To avoid data loss do not remove the solid state drive while the computer is in sleep or on state Prerequisites 1 Remove the solid state drive 2 Remove the computer cover Procedure 1 Remove the screw that secures the solid state drive board to the system board 43 2 Slide and lift the solid state drive board off the system board 1 screw 2 solid state drive board solid state drive board slot 4 tab 5 notch 44 Replacing the solid state drive board A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After working inside your computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance A CAUTION Solid state drives are fragile Exercise care when handling the hard drive Procedure 1 Align the notch on the solid state drive board with the tab on the system board 2 Insert the solid state drive board at a 45 degree angle into the system board 45 3 Pressthe other end of the solid state drive board down and replace the screw that secures the solid state drive board to the system board 12a 3 4 5 solid state drive board 2 notch tab 4 screw
21. compliance A CAUTION Hard drives are fragile Exercise care when handling the hard drive Procedure 1 Slide the primary hard drive into the chassis 2 Replace the screws that secure the primary hard drive to the chassis 3 Connect the power and data cables to the primary hard drive Post requisites Replace the computer cover 49 Removing the hard drive cage A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After working inside your computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover 2 Remove the primary hard drive Procedure 1 If applicable disconnect the power and data cables from the secondary hard drive 2 Remove the screws that secure the hard drive cage to the chassis 50 3 Slide and lift the hard drive cage off the chassis screws 7 2 data cable power cable 51 Replacing the hard drive cage A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After working inside your computer For more safety best practices
22. e at www dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 Slide the front USB panel cable into the slot on the chassis 2 Slide the front USB panel tabs into the front USB panel 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 For more information see System board components Post requisites 1 Replace the front bezel 2 Replace the computer cover 79 Removing the power button module A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After working inside your computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover 2 Remove the front bezel 3 Remove the top cover 80 Procedure K NOTE Note the routing of the cable as you remove it so that you can reroute it correctly after you replace the power button module 1 Disconnect the power button module cable from the system board For more information see System board components 1 power button module 2 power button module cable 2 Note the power button module cable routing and remove the cable from the routing guides on the chassis 81 3 Press the tabs on the powe
23. e o t o ee m t ne tre Mie sica Mera aL 89 Post requisites xe cmd tee e E 90 Removing the coin cell battery esses 91 Prerequisites i che spectre eet ren b nen ro t m Eee 91 sitere is W i e 91 Replacing the coin cell battery s 93 Procedure uso o Smet peo e tuus 95 Post requisites itte rl e dee tete ge d eet ance 95 Removing the power supply unit 94 Preredquisites ete DRESD Ah d nS 94 Proeed rez ice ur pE Du CV ERG 94 Replacing the power supply unit 96 Procedure st ih ettet mo aree aae etu e 96 P ost requisites 5s e HER ee RA Odes 96 Removing the system board eese 97 Prerequisit s si rb inlet hmi e Pte rt cen tt endete tiens 97 Procedre ci eo or ie OA AEE E ettet estet nit Mechs Madde MMC 97 Replacing the system board esses 99 Proced re tenentem emm dn aet e i ber 99 P ost requisites ic a es cim ee e dae d e d s 99 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS setup program 100 BIOS setup Progralm cseccessccsseeesseeesseeeeseeeeeeeeeseeseseeensneeees 101 OVEWIEW steak at aee epo tulliquac ert prede et opta 101 Entering BIOS setup program sssssssseseneeeenemeeee nennen 101 Clearing forgotten passwords sse 101 Pr requistt s ix ete deut tet emt oss e a beoe 102 Procedure cei ei b up
24. e tbe 74 Replacing the top l O paneLl esses 76 Procedure eios s met ee c Melts et eiut im iei e sse taceat 76 Post requisites sess cede EE 76 Removing the front USB panel 77 Prerequisitesu pente e tne tiere E eren BOA BGA en 77 Procedure aco nin etiem tb npa EO HA MT te ea heeled 77 Replacing the front USB paneLl 79 Procedure vocis a totem an sere diane an a Ne doe Male tas Ae estat 79 POSt FEQUISILES cte Rc tet e dre teer gta da edet t qnd ns 79 Removing the power button module 80 Preredquisites eeepc Dota on edunt 80 Procedura uera p ione t E mu al 81 Replacing the power button module 83 Procedure st hat tte o e pen are ae ee Metu t tat 85 P st requisites s eee esr C ee ore 85 Removing the processor fan and heat sink assembly 84 Prerequisites besito ih etd met ee ed et edes 84 Procedure ce sce mentes A E E P MORI t 84 Replacing the processor fan and heat sink assembly 86 Proced re seem ee nU mt vio D E E de 86 Post requisites c si thou e Set cates 86 Removing the PrOCeSSOM cecceecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeenes 87 Prerequisites i esee ete m tcr te bee eat ied et er pre etr i bits 87 Procedure vui roe de attentione tian 87 Replacing the processor eese 89 Procedur
25. e the jumper plug to the password jumper pins PSWD 1 jumper plug 2 password jumper pins PSWD 3 CMOS jumper pins Post requisites Replace the computer cover 104 Flashing the BIOS You may need to flash update the BIOS when an update is available or when you replace the system board To flash the BIOS 1 2 3 N oO w hf Turn on the computer Go to www dell com support Click Product Support enter the Service Tag of your computer and click Submit NOTE If you do not have the Service Tag use the auto detect feature or manually browse for your computer model Click Drivers amp downloads Select the operating system installed on your computer Scroll down the page and expand BIOS Click Download File to download the latest version of the BIOS for your computer Save the file and once the download is complete navigate to the folder where you saved the BIOS update file Double click the BIOS update file icon and follow the instructions on the screen 105 Getting help and contacting Dell Self help resources You can get information and help on Dell products and services using these self help resources Information about Dell products and services Windows 8 1 and Windows 10 Windows 10 Windows 8 1 Accessing help in Windows 8 Windows 8 1 and Windows 10 Accessing help in Windows 7 Online help for operating system Troubleshooting information user manuals setup inst
26. er notch 6 processor cover 7 release lever Post requisites 1 Replace the processor fan and heat sink assembly 2 Replace the computer cover 90 Removing the coin cell battery A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After working inside your computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance A CAUTION Removing the coin cell battery resets the BIOS setup program s settings to default It is recommended that you note the BIOS setup program s settings before removing the coin cell battery Prerequisites Remove the computer cover Procedure 1 Locate the battery socket For more information see System board components 2 Pressthe battery release lever away from the coin cell battery until the coin cell battery pops up 91 3 Liftthe coin cell battery out of its socket 1 coin cell battery 2 securing clip 3 battery socket 92 Replacing the coin cell battery A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After working inside your computer For more safety b
27. est practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure Insert a new coin cell battery CR2032 into the battery socket with the positive side facing up and snap the battery into place Post requisites Replace the computer cover 93 Removing the power supply unit A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After working inside your computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites Remove the computer cover Procedure 1 Disconnect the DC power cables from the system board hard drives and Optical drives For more information see System board components 2 Remove the screws that secure the power supply unit to the chassis 3 While pressing and holding the power supply clamps slide the power supply unit to release the power supply unit from the power supply clamps 94 4 Lift the power supply unit off the chassis 1 screws 4 3 DC power cables 2 power supply unit 4 power supply clamps 2 95 Replacing the power supply unit A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in
28. hat shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After working inside your computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure Adhere the antenna to the chassis Align the screw holes on the antenna with the screw holes on the chassis Replace the screws that secure the antenna to the chassis Route the antenna cables through the routing guides on the chassis U A UNUNEB Secure the antenna cables with the tape Post requisites Replace the wireless card Replace the front bezel Replace the top cover Replace the computer cover hWDN FB 70 Removing the media card reader A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After working inside your computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover 2 Remove the front bezel 3 Remove the top cover Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the media card reader to the front panel 2 Disconnect the media card reader cable from the media card reader 71 3 Slide and lift the media
29. he thumbscrew that secures the computer cover to the chassis 5 Place the computer in an upright position Post requisites Follow the instructions in After working inside your computer 19 Removing the memory modules A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After working inside your computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites Remove the computer cover Procedure 1 Locate the memory module slot on the system board For more information see System board components 2 Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module slot NOTE If the memory module is difficult to remove gently ease the memory module back and forth to remove it from the slot 20 3 Remove the memory module out of the memory module slot 1 securing clips 2 2 memory module slot 3 memory module 21 Replacing the memory modules A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After working inside your computer For more safety best practices see the
30. instructions in After working inside your computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory compliance Inside view of your computer 1 5 5 7 power supply 2 optical drive front bezel 4 primary hard drive secondary hard drive 6 graphics card card retention bracket 15 System board components 28 11 13 15 16 O Hoot IICXR We Sar 22 21 20 19 1817 16 chassis fan connector 2 power connector ATX_CPU FAN_SYS2 processor cover 4 processor fan connector FAN_CPU memory module slot DIMM3 6 memory module slot DIMM1 memory module slot DIMM4 8 memory module slot DIMM2 power button connector 10 SATA 6 Gbps drive connector F_PANEL1 SATA 1 main power connector 12 SATA 6 Gbps drive connector ATX SYS 2 SATA 2 Front2 USB connector F_USB4 14 Front USB connector F_USB3 Front USB connector F USB2 16 solid state drive slot 17 19 21 235 25 27 SATA 6 Gbps drive connector SATA 0 SATA 6 Gbps drive connector SATA 3 front panel audio connector F_AUDIOINT_SPKR PCI Express x16 card slot SLOT4 PCI Express x16 card slot SLOT1 battery socket BATTERY 18 20 22 24 26 28 SATA 6 Gbps drive connector SATA 4 password reset jumper PSWD CMOS reset jumper CMCLR PCI Express x1 card slot SLOTS wireless card slot M 2 SLOT1 processor socket 17 Removing the compu
31. ites cereo e e re een ea eed er eet 61 Procedure suc oen cts enmt nette bs 61 Replacing the optical drive eusuuusss 63 Procedure eon memet ume Ths otha da ated ta Bola a 65 Post requisites casks tede acp UE Dr oed bois 65 Removing the top COVEL csscccseccesseesseeeeseeeeseeeesseeeseneesnees 64 Prerequisites cpu pectet t e se e ttn DH Prati d teo a 64 ProGSdUte s sci niet tette et a Rit TREE 64 Replacing the top cover esee 66 Procedure oce ben UT m e A utate 66 Post requisites nitet idee tet getto ee ete eed 66 Removing the antenna esee 67 Pr redquisites ce reip eee HO A A A A ee 67 Proced ra ice ur ppp WR REVUE EG 68 Replacing the antenna eeeeseessseeeeeeeeer 70 Procedure sse one pte dee SER UR RERUM UNE 70 P st requisites see eie c eO AR Ones 70 Removing the media card reader 71 Prerequisites se teret bee tee te leet reden Be Host bee ettet erga 71 Procedure i aoa lieth anda etal Stee east dot edet sod MA 71 Replacing the media card reader 73 ProcedUre ses despues nU et epo bee das 73 Postsredulsit s ico cete a ir ena Died e bo b dana Stak 73 Removing the top l O paneL esses 74 Prerequisites e ore het ete tede ote m atu en rer ert fleet 74 Procedure vu che do etna num
32. ive with the screw holes on the chassis 3 Replace the screws that secure the optical drive to the chassis 4 Connect the power and data cables to the optical drive NOTE Repeat step 1 to step 4 to replace the secondary optical drive if applicable Post requisites 1 Replace the front bezel 2 Replace the computer cover 63 Removing the top cover A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After working inside your computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover 2 Remove the front bezel Procedure Pulling the retention clip slide and lift the top cover away from top panel 64 1 retention clip 2 top cover 65 Replacing the top cover A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After working inside your computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 Align the tabs on the top cover with the slots on the top panel
33. lugged press and hold the power button for 5 seconds to ground the system board Safety instructions Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and ensure your personal safety 11 A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance A WARNING Disconnect all power sources before opening the computer cover or panels After you finish working inside the computer replace all covers panels and screws before connecting to the power source CAUTION To avoid damaging the computer ensure that the work surface is flat and clean CAUTION To avoid damaging the components and cards handle them by their edges and avoid touching pins and contacts gt gt D CAUTION You should only perform troubleshooting and repairs as authorized or directed by the Dell technical assistance team Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty See the safety instructions that shipped with the product or at www dell com regulatory_compliance AN 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 While you work periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate static electricity which could h
34. mary hard drive 47 Prerequlisites tee tenere tite edet vite id e reete e ne rien 47 Procedure vc rd tp tede eme 47 Replacing the primary hard drive 49 Precedite ios cs rese etes tration ak teeta aroha Madiaten de Ax s did 49 Postsr dulsites xus certe qe E Pt Oe AAEE 49 Removing the hard drive cage sees 50 Prer quisites dst o iae t E atv e tea fct etg 50 Procedures eem ett imer tote a aite Se 50 Replacing the hard drive cage eese 52 Procedure occ dde eraa E elc Tos be oc etudes 52 Post requisites nete iem dr tec get ete ete tones 52 Removing the secondary hard drive optional 53 Prerequisites i cre te pei ee pp ap n Gee e PN 535 Proced t8 accro poe cn etn repe ed po ER o OR tpe re RN 53 Replacing the secondary hard drive optional 55 ProCedUke ca ac EEE exter sean anne eas da E ATST 55 Post redulsites esten e ree ede e aa Ged oe ee Pea 55 Installing the tertiary hard drive optional 56 Prerequisites 5e tette etm ree rte en to ette 56 ProcedUrez esecutivo R etu S AM 56 Replacing the tertiary hard drive 60 Proced re scc ue bete imn e e RR Rd 60 Post requisites icto tend eqs eda am rt atu d 60 Removing the optical drive esses 61 Prerequis
35. nformation see System board components NOTE The appearance of the securing tab may be different on your computer 33 5 Press and hold the securing tab on the card connector and then ease the card out of the card slot power cable 2 releasing clip graphics card 4 card retention bracket screw 34 Replacing the graphics card optional A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After working inside your computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 Locate the PCI Express x16 card slot on the system board For more information see System board components 2 Align the notch on the graphics card with the tab on the slot and snap the graphics card in place 3 Connect the power cable to the graphics card if applicable 4 Replace the card retention bracket ensuring that The guide clamp is aligned with the guide notch b The top of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar C The notch on top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide 5 Replace the screw that secures the card retention bracket Post requisites 1 Replace the graphics card bracket 2 Replace the computer cover
36. oard For more information see System board components 2 Note the l O panel cables routing and remove them from the routing guides on the chassis 3 Remove the screws that secure the top I O panel to the top panel 74 4 Slide and lift the top I O panel from the top panel top panel 2 topl O panel 3 screws 2 4 USB cable connector F_USB3 5 audio cable connector F_AUDIOINT_SPKR 75 Replacing the top l O panel A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After working inside your computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the top I O panel with the screw holes on the top panel 2 Replace the screws that secure the top l O panel to the top panel W Route the O panel cables through the routing guides on the chassis 4 Connect the top l O panel cables to the system board For more information see System board components Post requisites 1 Replace the top cover 2 Replace the front bezel 3 Replace the computer cover 76 Removing the front USB panel A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the ste
37. off the system board 1 2 3 4 5 screw 2 solid state drive slot solid state drive 4 notch tab 40 Replacing the solid state drive A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After working inside your computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance A CAUTION Solid state drives are fragile Exercise care when handling the hard drive Procedure 1 Align the notch on the solid state drive with the tab on the system board 2 Insert the solid state drive at a 45 degree angle into the system board 41 3 Pressthe other end of the solid state drive down and replace the screw that secure the solid state drive to the system board 1 2 5 4 S notch 2 tab solid state drive slot 4 screw solid state drive Post requisites Replace the computer cover 42 Removing the solid state drive board A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After working inside your computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_complian
38. ou replace the system board NOTE Before disconnecting the cables from the system board note the location of the connectors so that you can reconnect the cables correctly after you replace the system board Prerequisites ON A OH BPWYD Hd Remove the computer cover Remove the wireless card Remove the memory modules Remove the graphics card bracket Remove the graphics card Remove the processor fan and heat sink assembly Remove the processor Disconnect all cables connected to the system board For more information see System board components Procedure K NOTE Your computer s Service Tag is stored in the system board You must enter the Service Tag in the BIOS setup program after you replace the system board 97 98 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 Disconnect all the cables connected to the system board For more information see System board components Make note of the cable routing and remove the cables from the routing guides Remove the screws that secure the system board to the chassis Lift the system board at an angle and remove it from the computer 1 screws 8 2 system board Replacing the system board A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow
39. oving the optical drive A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After working inside your computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover 2 Remove the front bezel Procedure 1 Lay the chassis on the side 2 Disconnect the power and data cables from the optical drive 3 Remove the screws that secure the optical drive to the chassis 61 4 Push and slide out the optical drive through the front of the computer NOTE Repeat step 1 to step 5 to remove the secondary optical drive if applicable 1 power cable 2 data cable 3 screws 2 4 optical drive 5 chassis 62 Replacing the optical drive A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After working inside your computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 Slide the optical drive into the optical drive bay through the front of the computer 2 Align the screw holes on the optical dr
40. ps in Before working inside your computer After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After working inside your computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover 2 Remove the front bezel Procedure A CAUTION Be extremely careful while sliding the front USB panel out of the computer Carelessness may result in damage to the cable connectors and the cable routing clips K NOTE Note the routing of all cables as you remove them so that you can re route them correctly after you replace the front USB panel 1 Press the securing clip and disconnect the front USB panel cables from the system board For more information see System board components 2 Remove the screw that secures the front USB panel to the front panel 3 Slide the front USB panel down and pull it away from the chassis 77 4 Remove the USB panel cable from the slot on the chassis 1 front USB panel cable 2 securing clip screw 4 front USB panel 78 Replacing the front USB panel A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After working inside your computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home pag
41. ps in Before working inside your computer After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After working inside your computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the graphics card bracket with the screw holes on the chassis 2 Replace the screws that secure the graphics card bracket to the chassis Post requisites Replace the computer cover 32 Removing the graphics card optional A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After working inside your computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover 2 Remove the graphics card bracket Procedure 1 Remove the screw that secures the card retention bracket to the chassis 2 Liftand slide the card retention bracket out of the chassis K NOTE Your graphics card may have power cable connectors 3 Press the releasing clip on the power cable connectors and disconnect the power cables from the graphics card if applicable 4 Locate the graphics card SLOT1 or SLOT4 on the system board and make note of the graphics card slot For more i
42. quisit s cio tho ete e e re ns 32 Removing the graphics card optional 33 Prerequisites ti us detains vias ertet tte i thee breed iei re t ated vite esiti en 35 Procedure iu euh dete Ste ee n ot dps 33 Replacing the graphics card optional 55 Procedures Most scu e denm sementem T a imc tha o NS 35 Post requisitess 5 reto ait EIE tere LO dee oed eae 55 Removing the wireless card seus 36 Prerequisites s meto decet e pe e e T WR n T Res e te ae 56 Procedure cipi etie tote Ha Ritt ERES 56 Replacing the wireless card sees 358 Procedure soe dtt un co RUM nemus eius 58 Post requisites sche nie ecc ette gto e ete dns 58 Removing the solid state drive sssss 39 Pr redquisites eee eoe DI A NUTE 59 Proeedra xis ess sr pp RE RE 59 Replacing the solid state drive 41 Procedute see er ER GEI RTT a tr te 41 Post requisites 4 s tie Niele te ila e ee NR T ehe 42 Removing the solid state drive board 43 Prerequisites eb cere tentem tee de date arp ee preteen Pdf sioe 43 Procedrec 6e sss ee ee ee eee ee MOL a 43 Replacing the solid state drive board 45 Proced re cras nh tentem dn uade 45 Post requisites c t tou e edet e trt pe 46 Removing the pri
43. r button module and lift the power button module from the top panel 1 power button module 2 power button module tabs 4 power button module cable 82 Replacing the power button module A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After working inside your computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 Push the power button module tabs into the slots on the front panel until the module snaps in place 2 Route the power button module cable through the routing guides on the chassis 3 Connect the power button module cable to the system board For more information see System board components Post requisites 1 Replace the top cover 2 Replace the front bezel 3 Replace the computer cover 83 Removing the processor fan and heat sink assembly A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After working inside your computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance
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45. solid state drive board slot Post requisites 1 Replace the solid state drive 2 Replace the computer cover 46 Removing the primary hard drive A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After working inside your computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance A CAUTION Hard drives are fragile Exercise care when handling the hard drive A CAUTION To avoid data loss do not remove the hard drive while the computer is in sleep or on state Prerequisites Remove the computer cover Procedure 1 Disconnect the power and data cables from the primary hard drive 2 Remove the screws that secure the primary hard drive to the chassis 47 3 Slide the primary hard drive out of the chassis 1 screws 4 2 primary hard drive power cable 4 data cable 48 Replacing the primary hard drive A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After working inside your computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_
46. ter After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After working inside your computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance 101 Prerequisites Remove the computer cover Procedure 1 Locate the password reset jumper PSWD on the system board NOTE For more information on the location of the password reset jumper see System board components 2 Remove the jumper plug from the password jumper pins 3 Wait for 5 seconds and then replace the jumper plug in its original location 1 jumper plug 2 password jumper pins Post requisites Replace the computer cover 102 Clearing CMOS settings A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After working inside your computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance Prerequisites Remove the computer cover Procedure 1 Locate the CMOS reset jumper CMCLR on the system board NOTE For more information on the location of the CMOS jumper see System board components 2 Remove the jumper plug from the password jumper pins PSWD and connect it to the CMOS jumper pins 103 3 Waitfor 5 seconds and then replac
47. ter cover A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After working inside your computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 Lay the computer on its side with the computer cover facing up 2 Remove the thumbscrew that secures the computer cover to the chassis using a screw driver if necessary 3 Release the computer cover by sliding it away from the front of the computer 4 Lift the cover away from the computer and set it aside 1 thumbscrew 2 computer cover 18 Replacing the computer cover A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After working inside your computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance Procedure 1 Ensure that no tools or extra parts are left inside the computer 2 Align the tabs at the bottom of the computer cover with the slots located along the edge of the chassis 3 Press the computer cover down and slide it towards the front of the computer 4 Replace t
48. tional A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After working inside your computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance A CAUTION Hard drives are fragile Exercise care when handling the hard drive Procedure 1 Slide the secondary hard drive into the hard drive cage 2 Align the screw holes on the secondary hard drive with the screw holes on the hard drive cage 3 Replace the screws that secure the secondary hard drive to the hard drive cage Post requisites 1 Replace the hard drive cage 2 Replace the primary hard drive 3 Replace the computer cover 55 Installing the tertiary hard drive optional A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After working inside your computer For more safety best practices see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www dell com regulatory_compliance A CAUTION Hard drives are fragile Exercise care when handling the hard drive A CAUTION To avoid data loss do not remove the hard drive while the computer is in
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