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1. 11 Remove the screws that secure the side O board shield to the computer base and remove the side O board shield processor cooling vents grounding cable side O board shield screws 2 side O board shield grounding cable screw grounding cable screw system board screws 2 system board c o BR N speaker grounding cable ON Owe display backlight cable Removing the Display Panel 135 AN WARNING The middle cover is heavy when the components are attached to it It is recommended that two people remove and replace the middle cover while the components are attached to it 12 Using the hard drive cage gently lift the middle cover assembly along with the components and ease the cables out of the slots 1 hard drive cage 2 middle cover assembly 13 Remove the side l O board 1 display assembly 2 Ssidel O board 136 Removing the Display Panel 14 Push the tabs and disconnect the ribbon cables from the display assembly 15 Peeloff the tapes securing the ribbon cables to the display assembly 1 tabs 2 ribbon cables 6 tape 16 Remove the screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base 17 Liftthe display assembly from the computer base 1 screws 7 2 display assembly Removing the Display Panel 137 18 Remove the screws that secure the display brackets to the display panel 19 Remove the display brackets from the display panel
2. 57 Procedur 2 142229 8 44008 Ghee hs Seay 57 Postrequisites 22e 57 24 Removing the Power Supply Fan 59 Prereq lsites t ubt aec edu woe te d d aul 59 Procedure a xao eram ER epar LUST s des 59 25 Replacing the Power Supply Fan 61 Procedure s s eai te er feel Mad acus fs 61 Postrequisites aa 61 26 Removing the TV Tuner Mini Card 63 Prerequisites edes Sahn de tg eh LU s 65 Procedure ecu Ruexdeyicebe dei 65 27 Replacing the TV Tuner Mini Card 65 Procedure i2 m calis e sc Md oiu d Nep ES t decus 65 Postrequlsltes ose SAEPE EUER 65 28 Removing the Wireless Mini Card 67 Prerequisites 25d s aho DEL bs he eg 67 Procedure weharede eth ean fans Se ss 67 29 Replacing the Wireless Mini Card 69 Procedure 2 seep era B9B Ger be ee a 69 Postrequisites da cit Ya od we wa eu E Eu 69 Contents 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 Removing the mSATA Mini Card 71 Prerequisit S c damas ameet ea eee Sag 71 Procedur 224 05 EE Ey REWeYeu 71 Replacing the mSATA Mini Card 73 Procedure cala tu ot eee rte aon vals 73 Postrequisites 2 amp uris toe tone bet EAE 735 Removing the Processor Heat Sink Fan 75 Prerequisites sa ct bite op Bes Ed 75 PrOCOeQUEG sd dedere doses a wal 75 Replacing the Processor Heat Sink Fan 77 Procedur kk dee eb 5 0043s wea ed 77 Postrequisites 22e 77
3. 3 power supply fan cable 4 securing tab Removing the Power Supply Fan 59 60 Removing the Power Supply Fan Replacing the Power Supply Fan AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 11 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Route the power supply fan cable under the I O board assembly and then connect the power supply fan cable to the power supply unit 2 Align the screw holes on the power supply fan with the screw holes on the computer base and replace the screws that secure the power supply fan to the computer base Postrequisites 1 Replace the back cover See Replacing the Back Cover on page 21 Replacing the Power Supply Fan 61 62 Replacing the Power Supply Fan Removing the TV Tuner Mini Card AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 11 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory com
4. 1 display panel 2 display brackets 2 screws 4 138 Removing the Display Panel Replacing the Display Panel A A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 11 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance WARNING The middle cover is heavy when the components are attached to it It is recommended that two people remove and replace the middle cover while the components are attached to it Procedure 1 10 11 12 13 14 Align the screw holes on the display brackets with the screw holes on the display panel Replace the screws that secure the display brackets to the display panel Align the screw holes on the display assembly with the screws holes on the computer base and gently place the display assembly over the computer base LA NOTE Ensure that no cables are placed under the display assembly Replace the screws that secure the display assembly to the computer base Insert the ribbon cables into their connectors and press the tabs to secure the cables Adhere the tapes that secure the ribbon cables to the display assembly Replace the side l O board Align the bottom of the middle cover with th
5. 87 5 Remove the processor heat sink fan See Removing the Processor Heat Sink Fan on page 75 6 Remove the inner frame See Removing the Inner Frame on page 95 Procedure 1 Disconnect the power button cable from the system board and remove the power button cable from its routing guides 2 Disconnect the speaker cable from the system board and remove the speaker cable from its routing guides 3 Disconnect the antenna cables from the wireless mini card and remove the antenna cables from their routing guides 4 Disconnect the camera and infrared module cables from the system board and remove the cables from their routing guides 5 Disconnect the display power touchscreen and LVDS cables from the system board Removing the Display Panel 133 6 Remove the plastic shield and remove the display power LVDS and touchscreen cables from their routing guides 1 3 5 7 LVDS cable 2 touchscreen cable 4 infrared module cable 6 8 wireless antenna cables 2 display power cable camera cable wireless mini card volume display settings controls cable 7 Disconnect the display backlight cable from the display assembly Remove the screw that secures the grounding cable to the processor cooling vents 9 Remove the screw that secures the grounding cable from the right speaker mesh to the middle cover 10 Remove the screws that secure the system board to the side I O board 134 Removing the Display Panel
6. 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 harm internal components 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 connectors and ports are correctly oriented and aligned Before You Begin After Working Inside Your Computer After you complete the replacement procedures ensure the following A Replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer Connect any external devices cables cards and any other part s you removed before working on your computer Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets CAUTION Before turning on your computer replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer Failure to do so may damage your computer After Working Inside Your Computer 13 14 After Working Inside Your Computer Technical Overview AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped wit
7. Removing the Processor Heat Sink 79 Prereq lsites t stes eM abes E eoe sd E E 79 Procedures xeu Ss bosch aae LSU Lats 79 Replacing the Processor Heat Sink 81 Procedures s tradas to e Mahe aret tes fec 81 Postrequisites score d be bye ees 81 Removing the Processor 83 Prerequisites 0 ee es 83 Procedure fe 6 hed eee eh wd cee Fo eae BS 83 Replacing the Processor 85 Procedure sasaa Sk tera ues Soe Ae decus 85 POStrEQUISITES e e spre ais og See ae Yan E 86 Removing the Trim Cover 87 Prerequisitess 2 i ince Ah sut ee tone e ad us 87 Procedures uan ess REG Ii an bans Ves 87 Replacing the Trim Cover 89 Procedure kc dei ee PG er eR a 89 Postrequisites a 89 Contents 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 Removing the I O Panel 91 Prerequisites s cannas neta e exten hna e 91 Procedur 2 m3 oe ame nE ee ay ed 91 Replacing the I O Panel 93 Proc dure mrka we tia bt ord Ag wel a eon vues 93 Postrequisites ate sts eu Whe oak SS 95 Removing the Inner Frame 95 Prerequisitess s ud otis utat Sf tue oie s La 95 Procedure oe da didn icd eut lod Roe ats 95 Replacing the Inner Frame 97 Procedur ca zd ey utr RERO Y 97 Postrequisites 22e 97 Removing the I O Board 99 Prereq lsltes t s een i Meal he dede d s m S
8. and disconnect the power and data cable connector from the optical drive assembly 1 optical drive assembly 2 screws 4 3 power and data cable connector 4 power and data cables Removing the Optical Drive 27 Remove the screws that secure the optical drive brackets to the optical drive 4 Remove the optical drive brackets from the optical drive 1 screws 4 2 optical drive brackets 2 optical drive 28 Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 11 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the optical drive brackets with the screw holes on the Optical drive and replace the screws that secure the optical drive brackets to the Optical drive 2 Connect the power and data cable connector to the optical drive assembly 3 Align the screw holes on the optical drive assembly with the screw holes on the computer base 4 Replace the screws that secure the optical drive assembly to the computer base Postrequisites 1 Replace the back cover See Replacing the Back Cover on page 21 Replacin
9. board shield See Removing the System Board Shield on page 31 Locate the password reset jumper on the system board See System Board Components on page 16 Remove the 2 pin jumper plug from pins 2 and 5 and fix it on pins 1 and 2 y v Wait for approximately five seconds to clear the password setting Remove the 2 pin jumper plug from pins 1 and 2 and replace it on pins 2 and 3 Replace the system board shield See Replacing the System Board Shield on page 33 Replace the back cover See Replacing the Back Cover on page 21 System Setup 163 Clearing CMOS Settings AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information o 164 that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 11 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Remove the back cover See Removing the Back Cover on page 19 Remove the system board shield See Removing the System Board Shield on page 31 Locate the CMOS reset jumper on the system board See System Board Components on page 16 Remove the 2 pin jumper plug from pins 2 and 3 and fix it on pins 1 and 2 y v Wait for approximately five seconds to clear the CMOS setting Remove the 2 pin jumper plug from pins 1 and 2 and re
10. compliance AN WARNING The battery may explode if installed incorrectly Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Procedure 1 With the positive side facing up snap the coin cell battery into the coin cell battery socket on the system board Postrequisites 1 Replace the system board shield See Replacing the System Board Shield on page 33 2 Replace the back cover See Replacing the Back Cover on page 21 Replacing the Coin Cell Battery 45 46 Replacing the Coin Cell Battery Removing the Stand AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 11 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the Back Cover See Removing the Back Cover on page 19 Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the stand to the hard drive cage 2 Lift the stand off the computer base B y 1 screws 6 2 stand Removing the Stand 47 48 Removing the Stand Replacing the Stand AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the s
11. connector il securing clips 2 2 memory module 3 memory module connector 40 Removing the Memory Module s Replacing the Memory Module s AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 11 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on the memory module connector 2 Slide the memory module firmly into the connector at a 45 degree angle and press the memory module down until it clicks into place If you do not hear the click remove the memory module and reinstall it 1 tab 2 memory module connector 3 memory module 3 Slide the memory module shield on the system board shield and replace the screw that secures the memory module shield to the system board shield Postrequisites 1 Replace the back cover See Replacing the Back Cover on page 21 Replacing the Memory Modules 41 42 Replacing the Memory Module s Removing the Coin Cell Battery A A A WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 11 After working ins
12. down on the l O board assembly to connect the I O board to the system board LA NOTE Ensure that no cables are placed under the l O board assembly 7 Replace the screws that secure the I O board assembly to the computer base Postrequisites 1 Replace the inner frame See Replacing the Inner Frame on page 97 2 Replace the system board shield See Replacing the System Board Shield on page 33 3 Replace the I O panel See Replacing the I O Panel on page 93 4 Replace the trim cover See Replacing the Trim Cover on page 89 5 Replace the stand See Replacing the Stand on page 49 6 Replace the back cover See Replacing the Back Cover on page 21 Replacing the I O Board 101 102 Replacing the I O Board Removing the TV In Port AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 11 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the back cover See Removing the Back Cover on page 19 2 Remove the stand See Removing the Stand on page 47 3 Remove the trim cover See Removing the Trim Cover on page 87 4 Remove the I O panel See Removing the I O Panel on page 91 5 Remove the system boar
13. in Before You Begin on page 11 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the back cover See Removing the Back Cover on page 19 2 Remove the system board shield See Removing the System Board Shield on page 31 Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the mSATA mini card to the system board 2 Slide and remove the mSATA mini card from the mSATA mini card connector 1 screws 2 2 mSATA mini card connector 5 mSATA mini card Removing the mSATA Mini Card 71 72 Removingthe mSATA Mini Card Replacing the mSATA Mini Card AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 11 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Align the notch on the mSATA mini card with the tab on the mSATA mini card connector 2 Insert the mSATA mini card at a 45 degree angle into the mSATA mini card connector 3 Replace the screws that secure the mSATA mini card to the system board Postrequisites 1 R
14. is in sleep state but the wake up function is disabled Allows the computer to start up automatically at a pre configured time Allows you to set the auto power on mode Allows you to set the auto power on date Allows you to set the auto power on time Security Supervisor Password User Password Set Supervisor Password User Access Level Set User Password Password Check Displays the status of the supervisor password Allows you to change the user password You cannot use the user password to enter the BIOS setup during POST Allows you to set a supervisor password Allows you to set the user access level Allows you to set a user password Allows you to configure when the computer prompts for passwords When entering system setup or at every boot Exit Save Changes and Reset Discard Changes and Reset Load Default Allows you to save the changes Allows you to discard the changes Allows you to load the default BIOS settings System Setup 161 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 If you are booting from a USB device connect the USB device to a USB port Turn on or restart your computer When F2 Setup F12 Boot Options a
15. l O board See Removing the Side l O Board on page 123 Removing the Middle Cover 127 Procedure Disconnect the display backlight cable from the display assembly Remove the screw that secures the grounding cable to the computer base Remove the plastic shield above the LVDS and display power cables Press the securing clips and disconnect the LVDS cable from the display assembly Disconnect the touchscreen cable from the display assembly Press the securing clip and disconnect the display power cable from the display assembly aun BRWYDY HP 1 display backlight cable 2 grounding cable 3 grounding cable screw 4 LVDS cable 5 touchscreen cable 6 display power cable 128 Removing the Middle Cover 7 Remove the following cables from the routing guides on the middle frame LVDS cable Display power cable Infrared receiver cable Camera cable Hard drive power and data cable Optical drive power and data cable Converter cable Power button cable Display backlight cable 8 Lift the middle cover off the computer base Removing the Middle Cover 129 130 Removing the Middle Cover Replacing the Middle Cover AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 11 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 13 For additional safet
16. on page 81 Follow step 3 to step 7 in Replacing the I O Board on page 101 Replace the inner frame See Replacing the Inner Frame on page 97 Replace the system board shield See Replacing the System Board Shield on page 33 Replace the I O panel See Replacing the I O Panel on page 93 Replace the trim cover See Replacing the Trim Cover on page 89 Follow step 2 to step 4 in Replacing the Optical Drive on page 29 Replace the hard drive cage See Replacing the Hard Drive Cage on page 57 Follow step 2 to step 3 in Replacing the Hard Drive on page 53 Replace the stand See Replacing the Stand on page 49 Replace the back cover See Replacing the Back Cover on page 21 Replacing the Middle Cover Removing the Display Panel AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 11 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the back cover See Removing the Back Cover on page 19 2 Remove the stand See Removing the Stand on page 47 3 Remove the system board shield See Removing the System Board Shield on page 31 4 Remove the trim cover See Removing the Trim Cover on page
17. securing tab 4 processor Removing the Processor 83 84 Removing the Processor Replacing the Processor AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 11 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Ensure that the release lever on the processor socket is fully extended in the Open position A CAUTION You must position the processor correctly in the processor socket to avoid permanent damage to the processor 2 Align the notches on the processor with the tabs on the processor socket 3 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 A CAUTION Ensure that the processor cover notch is positioned underneath the alignment post 4 When the processor is fully seated in the socket close the processor cover 5 Pivot the release lever down and place it under the tab on the processor cover 7 1 processor pin 1 indicator 2 processor 3 alignment tabs 2 4 alignment post 5 processor cover notch 6 processor cover 7 release lever Replacing the Processor 85 Postrequisites 1 Replace the processor heat s
18. the computer base Postrequisites 1 Replace the back cover See Replacing the Back Cover on page 21 Replacing the System Board Shield 33 4 Replacing the System Board Shield Removing the Power Supply Unit AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 11 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the back cover See Removing the Back Cover on page 19 2 Remove the stand See Removing the Stand on page 47 3 Remove the system board shield See Removing the System Board Shield on page 31 4 Remove the trim cover See Removing the Trim Cover on page 87 5 Remove the I O panel See Removing the I O Panel on page 91 Procedure 1 Press the securing clips and disconnect the main and processor power supply cables from the system board 2 Remove the main and processor power supply cables from their routing guides 3 Press the securing clip on the power port cable connector and disconnect the power port cable from the power supply unit 4 Disconnect the power supply indicator cable from the power supply unit 5 Lift the securing clip and disconnect the power supply fan cable from the po
19. with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 11 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Align the slots on the I O panel with the ports on the I O assembly 2 Press down on the I O panel till it snaps into place Postrequisites 1 Replace the trim cover See Replacing the Trim Cover on page 89 2 Replace the stand See Replacing the Stand on page 49 3 Replace the back cover See Replacing the Back Cover on page 21 Replacing the I O Panel 93 94 Replacing the I O Panel Removing the Inner Frame AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 11 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the back cover See Removing the Back Cover on page 19 2 Remove the stand See Removing the Stand on page 47 3 Remove the system board shield See Removing the System Board Shield on page 31 4 Remove the trim cover See Removing the Trim Cover on page 87 5 Remove t
20. 11 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the back cover See Removing the Back Cover on page 19 2 Remove the stand See Removing the Stand on page 47 3 Follow step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Hard Drive on page 51 4 Remove the hard drive cage See Removing the Hard Drive Cage on page 55 5 Follow step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Optical Drive on page 27 6 Remove the trim cover See Removing the Trim Cover on page 87 7 Remove the I O panel See Removing the I O Panel on page 91 8 Remove the system board shield See Removing the System Board Shield on page 31 9 Remove the inner frame See Removing the Inner Frame on page 95 10 Follow step 1 to step 6 in Removing the O Board on page 99 11 Remove the processor heat sink See Removing the Processor Heat Sink on page 79 12 Remove the processor heat sink fan See Removing the Processor Heat Sink Fan on page 75 13 Remove the power supply fan See Removing the Power Supply Fan on page 59 14 Remove the power supply unit See Removing the Power Supply Unit on page 35 15 Remove the converter board See Removing the Converter Board on page 23 16 Follow step 1 to step 5 in Removing the System Board on page 111 17 Remove the side
21. 99 Procedure i cs ee ar sub b aee LS E 99 Replacing the I O Board 101 Procedures s ea xad b otro Eo de tm a ec ies 101 Postrequisites 22er 101 Removing the TV In Port 103 Prerequisites 0 es 103 Procedure so oi cpta ata px duced deu 103 Replacing the TV In Port 105 Procedure i2 mac tine cere Me Eta A Netti ded 105 POStrEQUISILES su gre RI ee ace eae ie Ea 105 Removing the Infrared Emitter Port 107 Prerequisites 5 54 or Ate d Pn DES 107 Procedure su ns ERE LLeNaned NEEE 108 Replacing the Infrared Emitter Port 109 Procedure scc udi S9 dcebe desee 109 Postrequisites leeren 109 Contents 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 Removing the System Board PrerequisiteS sas sce r o vexdon dense a8 Procedur se re 22364446 oe be Roe Rea Replacing the System Board Procedure sua nacar a use ae a a ES Postrequisites ot os sug used mur mpg d Entering the Service Tag in system setup Removing the Speakers Prerequisites leeren Procedure jede Ei p RROYYS Replacing the Speakers PrOCGOQUf ea do i ede d tous uuo V err Postrequlsites n3 ps qu BIG EE EE ERES Removing the Power Button Assembly Prerequisites 22 4 mune BLASAG d ES Procedures vast da RUE Dad Replacing the Power Button Assembly Procedure o oes uad Eze XXE T a Y Postrequisite
22. Dell XPS One 2710 Owner s Manual Computer model XPS One 2710 Regulatory model WO6C Regulatory type WO6C001 Notes Cautions and Warnings K NOTE A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer N CAUTION A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed ZA WARNING A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage personal injury or death Information in this document is subject to change without notice 2012 Dell Inc All rights reserved Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc is strictly forbidden Trademarks used in this text Dell the DELL logo and XPS One are trademarks of Dell Inc Microsoft Windows and the Windows start button logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and is used by Dell under license Intel is a registered trademark and Intel SpeedStep is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U S and or other countries Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products Dell Inc disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own 2012 04 Rev A00 Contents 1 Befo
23. Postrequisites 1 Follow step 8 to step 19 in Replacing the Display Panel on page 139 2 Replace the inner frame See Replacing the Inner Frame on page 97 3 Replace the processor heat sink fan See Replacing the Processor Heat Sink Fan on page 77 4 Replace the trim cover See Replacing the Trim Cover on page 89 5 Replace the system board shield See Replacing the System Board Shield on page 33 6 Replace the stand See Replacing the Stand on page 49 7 Replace the back cover See Replacing the Back Cover on page 21 Replacing the Microphone Modules 147 148 Replacing the Microphone Modules Removing the Infrared IR Module AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 11 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the back cover See Removing the Back Cover on page 19 2 Remove the stand See Removing the Stand on page 47 3 Remove the system board shield See Removing the System Board Shield on page 31 4 Remove the trim cover See Removing the Trim Cover on page 87 5 Remove the processor heat sink fan See Removing the Processor Heat Sink Fan on page 75 6 Remove
24. and See Replacing the Stand on page 49 7 Replace the back cover See Replacing the Back Cover on page 21 Replacing the TV In Port 105 106 Replacing the TV In Port Removing the Infrared Emitter Port AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 11 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the back cover See Removing the Back Cover on page 19 2 Remove the stand See Removing the Stand on page 47 3 Remove the trim cover See Removing the Trim Cover on page 87 4 Remove the I O panel See Removing the I O Panel on page 91 5 Remove the system board shield See Removing the System Board Shield on page 31 6 Remove the inner frame See Removing the Inner Frame on page 95 7 Follow step 1 to step 6 in Removing the I O Board on page 99 Removing the Infrared Emitter Port 107 Procedure 1 Remove the nut that secures the infrared emitter port to the O board bracket 2 Remove the infrared emitter port and the infrared emitter port cable from the l O board assembly 1 Infrared emitter port 2 nut 5 infrared emitter port cable 108 Removingthe Infrared Emit
25. anel See Replacing the I O Panel on page 93 2 Replace the trim cover See Replacing the Trim Cover on page 89 3 Replace the system board shield See Replacing the System Board Shield on page 33 4 Replace the stand See Replacing the Stand on page 49 5 Replace the back cover See Replacing the Back Cover on page 21 Replacing the Power Supply Unit 37 38 Replacing the Power Supply Unit Removing the Memory Module s AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 11 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the Back Cover See Removing the Back Cover on page 19 Procedure 1 Remove the screw that secures the memory module shield to the system board shield 2 Slide the memory module shield toward the bottom of the computer to remove it from the system board shield p 1 a Sy P 3 1 memory module shield 2 screw 5 system board shield Removing the Memory Modules 39 3 Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the memory module pops up 4 Remove the memory module from the memory module
26. ar exactly as listed Main System Information isplay the BIOS revision isplays the BIOS release date isplays the system name isplays the current date isplays the current time isplays the Service Tag of your computer Allows you to enter the Service Tag of your Displays the Asset Tag of the computer BIOS Revision D BIOS Build Date D System Name D System Time hh mm ss D System Date mm dd yy D Service Tag D Service Tag Input computer Asset Tag 158 System Setup Main Processor Information Processor Type Processor ID Processor Core Count Processor L1 Cache Processor L2 Cache Processor L3 Cache splays the processor type ays the processor identification code isplays the number of processor cores in your omputer eg Ug 4 TO splays the processor s total L1 cache size ays the processor s total L2 cache size 7 U U 4 xe splays the processor s total L5 cache size Main Memory Information emory Installed emory Available emory Running Speed emory Technology Displays the total memory RAM installed in your computer Displays the amount of memory RAM available on your computer Displays the running speed of the memory RAM in your computer Displays the type of memory RAM technology used in your computer Main SATA Information SATA 1 Device Type Device ID Device Size SATA 2 D
27. ard Shield on page 31 4 Remove the trim cover See Removing the Trim Cover on page 87 5 Remove the processor heat sink fan See Removing the Processor Heat Sink Fan on page 75 6 Remove the inner frame See Removing the Inner Frame on page 95 7 Follow step 1 to step 12 in Removing the Display Panel on page 133 Removing the Microphone Modules 145 Procedure 1 Disconnect the microphone cables from the microphone modules 2 Using a plastic scribe pull the securing tabs and slide the microphone module upward 1 microphone cable 2 microphone modules 2 securing tab 3 Remove the microphone module out of the microphone module socket 146 Removingthe Microphone Modules Replacing the Microphone Modules AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 11 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Align the microphone modules with the microphone module socket and insert the microphone modules into the microphone module socket Ensure that the microphone modules are secured by the tabs on the microphone module socket 2 Connect the microphone cables to the microphone modules
28. board 4 Replace the screw that secures the cooling vents and the grounding cable to the computer base Postrequisites 1 Replace the system board shield See Replacing the System Board Shield on page 33 2 Replace the back cover See Replacing the Back Cover on page 21 Replacing the Processor Heat Sink 81 82 Replacing the Processor Heat Sink Removing the Processor AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information A that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 11 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION Processors are extremely fragile Handle the processor only by the edges and do not touch the metal pins Prerequisites 1 Remove the back cover See Removing the Back Cover on page 19 2 Remove the system board shield See Removing the System Board Shield on page 31 3 Remove the processor heat sink See Removing the Processor Heat Sink on page 79 Procedure 1 Press the 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 3 Gently lift the processor and remove it from the processor socket 1 release lever 2 processor cover 5
29. bout 5 seconds to ground the system board Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools Phillips screwdriver Plastic scribe Before You Begin 11 Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and ensure your personal safety AN AN gt PPD PD gt 12 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 After you finish working inside the computer replace all covers panels and screws before connecting to the power source CAUTION To disconnect a network cable first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device 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 CAUTION Only a certified service technician is authorized to remove the computer cover and access any of the components inside the computer See the safety instructions for complete information about safety precautions working inside your computer and protecting against electrostatic discharge CAUTION
30. cables from the wireless mini card 2 Note the routing of the antenna cables and remove the cables from the routing guides Peel the antennas modules off the computer base 4 Lift the antenna modules out of the computer base 1 antenna modules 2 2 wireless mini card 3 wireless antenna cables 2 154 Removingthe Antenna Module s Replacing the Antenna Module s AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 11 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Align the antenna modules with the alignment posts on the computer base and adhere the antenna modules to the computer base 2 Route the wireless antenna cables through their routing guides and connect the wireless antenna cables to the wireless mini card Postrequisites 1 Follow step 8 to step 19 in Replacing the Display Panel on page 139 2 Replace the inner frame See Replacing the Inner Frame on page 97 3 Replace the processor heat sink fan See Replacing the Processor Heat Sink Fan on page 77 4 Replace the trim cover See Replacing the Trim Cover on page 89 5 Replace the system board shield See Replacing th
31. cing the Infrared IR Module 151 Procedure xcv uen bo BE au eo tig dod 151 Postrequlsltes cd IRURE E 151 Removing the Antenna Module s 153 Prerequisitess d ue duet e 155 Procedure sachs ta Geen tans ees 154 Replacing the Antenna Module s 155 Procedure 2 22s pease eee be Fe eG 155 Postrequisites 4 os cick a eld eee ge ee ES 155 Contents 10 70 System Setup 2 157 OVENMIEW mes aca dk RE Ren den eu 157 Entering System Setup oset ees sistrin nya 157 Changing Boot Sequence 00 162 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 163 Clearing CMOS Settings 000 164 71 Flashing the BIOS 165 Contents Before You Begin Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices A CAUTION To avoid losing data save and close all open files and exit all open 1 WN programs before you turn off your computer Save and close all open files and exit all open programs Click Start and click Shut Down Microsoft Windows shuts down and then the computer turns off 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 telephone cables network cables and attached devices from your computer After the computer is unplugged press and hold the power button for a
32. d on page 49 2 Replace the back cover See Replacing the Back Cover on page 21 Replacing the Hard Drive 53 54 Replacing the Hard Drive Removing the Hard Drive Cage AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 11 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the back cover See Removing the Back Cover on page 19 2 Remove the stand See Removing the Stand on page 47 3 Follow step 1 to step 2 in Removing the Hard Drive on page 51 Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the hard drive cage to the computer base 2 Remove the power cables from the routing guides on the hard drive cage 3 Lift the hard drive cage off the computer base 1 screws 4 2 hard drive cage Removing the Hard Drive Cage 55 56 Removing the Hard Drive Cage Replacing the Hard Drive Cage AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 11 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 13 For additional safety best practices i
33. d drive assembly gently lift the hard drive assembly out of the hard drive cage 2 Disconnect the power and data cable connector from the hard drive assembly 1 straps 2 2 power and data cable connector 5 power and data cables 4 hard drive assembly Removing the Hard Drive 51 3 Remove the screws that secure the straps to the hard drive and remove the straps from the hard drive T screws 4 2 hard drive 3 straps 2 52 Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information A that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 11 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance CAUTION Hard drives are extremely fragile Exercise care when handling the hard drive Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the straps with the screw holes on the hard drive and replace the screws that secure the straps to the hard drive 2 Connect the power and data cable connector to the hard drive assembly 3 With the straps facing up align the hard drive assembly screws with the slots on the hard drive cage and then gently press down the hard drive assembly Postrequisites 1 Replace the stand See Replacing the Stan
34. d emitter port cable from their routing guides 6 Lift the I O board assembly off the computer base 1 power supply light cable 2 power port cable TV in port cable 4 infrared emitter port cable 5 O board assembly 7 Push the securing tabs outward to release the I O board and then lift the I O board away from the O board bracket il O board bracket 2 securing tabs 4 3 I O board 100 Removingthe l O Board Replacing the I O Board AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 11 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Slide the power port cable and power supply light cable through the slot on the l O board bracket 2 Place the I O board in the O board bracket and press the securing tabs to secure the I O board to the I O board bracket 3 Route the TV in port cable infrared emitter port cable and the power supply light cable through their routing guides and connect the cables to the system board 4 Connect the power port cable to the power supply unit 5 Align the screw holes on the l O board assembly with the screw holes on the computer base 6 Press
35. d shield See Removing the System Board Shield on page 31 6 Remove the inner frame See Removing the Inner Frame on page 95 7 Follow step 1 to step 6 in Removing the I O Board on page 99 Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the TV in port to the O board bracket 2 Slide and remove the TV in port through the slot on the I O bracket 1 screws 2 2 TV in port 3 TV in port cable Removing the TV In Port 103 104 Removing the TV In Port Replacing the TV In Port AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 11 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Slide the TV in port cable through the slot on the O board bracket 2 Replace the screws that secure the TV in port to the O board bracket Postrequisites 1 Follow step 3 to step 7 in Replacing the I O Board on page 101 2 Replace the inner frame See Replacing the Inner Frame on page 97 3 Replace the system board shield See Replacing the System Board Shield on page 33 4 Replace the I O panel See Replacing the I O Panel on page 93 5 Replace the trim cover See Replacing the Trim Cover on page 89 6 Replace the st
36. display assembly 21 Replace the screw that secures the grounding cable to the processor cooling vents 22 Replace the screw that secures the grounding cable from the right speaker mesh to the middle cover Postrequisites 1 Replace the inner frame See Replacing the Inner Frame on page 97 2 Replace the processor heat sink fan See Replacing the Processor Heat Sink Fan on page 77 3 Replace the trim cover See Replacing the Trim Cover on page 89 4 Replace the system board shield See Replacing the System Board Shield on page 33 5 Replace the stand See Replacing the Stand on page 49 6 Replace the back cover See Replacing the Back Cover on page 21 140 Replacing the Display Panel Route the display power LVDS and touchscreen cables through their routing guides and replace the plastic shield Removing the Camera Module AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 11 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the back cover See Removing the Back Cover on page 19 2 Remove the stand See Removing the Stand on page 47 3 Remove the system board shield See Removing the System B
37. e 2 In sequential order indicated on the processor heat sink loosen the captive screws that secure the processor heat sink to the system board 3 Lift the processor heat sink off the system board 1 grounding cable 2 screw cooling vents 4 processor heat sink 5 captive screws 4 Removing the Processor Heat Sink 79 80 Removing the Processor Heat Sink Replacing the Processor Heat Sink AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 11 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure E NOTE The original thermal grease can be reused if the original system board and heat sink are reinstalled together If either the system board or the heat sink is replaced with a new one use the thermal pad provided in the kit to ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved 1 Clean the thermal grease from the bottom of the processor heat sink and reapply the thermal grease 2 Align the captive screws on the processor heat sink with the screw holes on the system board 3 In sequential order indicated on the processor heat sink tighten the captive screws that secure the processor heat sink to the system
38. e System Board Shield on page 33 6 Replace the stand See Replacing the Stand on page 49 7 Replace the back cover See Replacing the Back Cover on page 21 Replacing the Antenna Modules 155 156 Replacing the Antenna Module s System Setup Overview Use system setup to A 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 Change the system configuration information 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 CAUTION Unless you are an expert computer user do not change the settings in the system setup program Certain changes can make your computer work incorrectly NOTE Before you change system setup it is recommended that you write down the system setup screen information for future reference Entering System Setup 1 2 E Turn on or restart your computer 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 y
39. e computer base and lower the middle cover assembly into the computer base Route the display power LVDS and touchscreen cables through the slots in the middle cover Place the middle cover assembly into the computer base NOTE Ensure that all cables are routed through their routing guides and no cables are placed under the middle cover Align the screw holes on the middle cover with the screw holes on the computer base Replace the screws that secure the middle cover assembly to the computer base Align the screw holes on the side l O board shield with the screw holes on the computer base and replace the screws that secure the side O board shield to the computer base A NOTE Ensure that you also secure the grounding cable with the same screw that secures the side O board shield to the computer base Connect the display power LVDS and touchscreen cables to the system board Replacing the Display Panel 139 15 16 Route the camera and infrared module cables through their routing guides and connect the cables to the system board 17 Route the wireless antenna cables through their routing guides and connect the antenna cables to the wireless mini card 18 Route the speaker cables through their routing guides and connect the speaker cable to the system board 19 Route the power button cable through its routing guides and connect the power button cable to the system board 20 Connect the display backlight cable to the
40. emoving the System Board Shield on page 31 6 Remove the inner frame See Removing the Inner Frame on page 95 7 Follow step 1 to step 6 in Removing the I O Board on page 99 8 Disconnect the antenna cables from the wireless mini card See Removing the Wireless Mini Card on page 67 9 Remove the processor heat sink See Removing the Processor Heat Sink on page 79 10 Follow step 1 to step 5 in Removing the System Board on page 111 Removing the Sidel O Board 123 Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the side l O board shield to the computer base 2 Remove the side O board shield 1 grounding cable 2 Ssidel O board screws 2 4 Sside l O board shield 3 Gently lift the side I O board starting from the inner edge and then ease the ports on the side I O board out of the slots on the computer base 124 Removing the Side O Board Replacing the Side 1 O Board AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 11 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the side I O board with the screw holes on the computer base and gently insert the ports on t
41. eplace the system board shield See Replacing the System Board Shield on page 53 2 Replace the back cover See Replacing the Back Cover on page 21 Replacing the mSATA Mini Card 73 74 Replacing the mSATA Mini Card Removing the Processor Heat Sink Fan AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 11 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the back cover See Removing the Back Cover on page 19 2 Remove the system board shield See Removing the System Board Shield on page 31 Procedure 1 Disconnect the processor heat sink fan cable from the system board 2 Remove the screws that secure the processor heat sink fan to the computer base 3 Lift the processor heat sink fan off the computer base 1 processor heat sink fan 2 screw 3 3 processor heat sink fan cable Removing the Processor Heat Sink Fan 75 76 Removing the Processor Heat Sink Fan Replacing the Processor Heat Sink Fan AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 11 After working i
42. equisitess nii gta eee Cie et SAE oe IS 35 PrOCOQUIe nd d dedit Ee bs 35 Replacing the Power Supply Unit 37 Procedur lk EE ee ee Seeks koa ee 37 Postrequisites cudd r pa ee ee es 37 Removing the Memory Module s 39 Prereq lsites t e ite tc b ug ibas ds m E 59 Procedure a cmo acere des E 6 he LU Lars 59 Replacing the Memory Module s 41 PrOCedUrer xe sea bit NER tate nad etie dr 41 Postrequisites 22e 41 Removing the Coin Cell Battery 43 Prerequisit S ces Sake usd b PENES 43 Procedure 22 e584 ed M 9d ep ERRORES 43 Replacing the Coin Cell Battery 45 Proc dure 6 Yama Ms ae g to BA Ne tue te des 45 Postrequlsites cse RAE Beh eee ean eae ee 45 Removing the Stand 47 Prerequisites s odo Ato te ated ls ie es 47 Proceduren ax dene et dceifenaek ESSE 47 Replacing the Stand 49 Procedure aeg gugia Reha dE ker be ae qu 49 Postrequisites ee es 49 Contents 20 Removing the Hard Drive 51 Prerequisites s 22 osne rn Ee ees x e 51 Procedur re enres RE tE REE ERE LEN 51 21 Replacing the Hard Drive 53 Proc dure xui 2 tak ae hols ped du gud 53 Postrequisites c serias Esse Whe dT E EE 53 22 Removing the Hard Drive Cage 55 Prerequlisitess s sos cette att oe eles SE 55 PrOCCOUIG rr tsa dit note tos os tid Ree eal 55 23 Replacing the Hard Drive Cage
43. evice Type Device ID Device Size Displays the type of device connected Displays the device identification code Displays the size of the SATA device present in your computer Displays the type of device connected Displays the device identification code Displays the size of the SATA device present in your computer Advanced CPU Feature Intel R Hyper Threading Technology Intel R SpeedStep Technology Intel R Virtualization Technology If enabled each physical processor core appears as two logical processor cores If enabled the processor clock speed and core voltage are adjusted dynamically based on the processor load If enabled a Virtual Machine Monitor VMM will be able to access your computer System Setup 159 CPU XD Support Limit CPUID Value Multi Core Support Intel R Turbo Boost Technology f enabled will allow your computer to use Executive Display XD to hinder software that exploits buffer overflows f enabled limits the maximum value the processor CPUID function will support f enabled allows your computer to use all cores available in the processor f enabled allows your computer to use turbo boost when required Advanced USB Configuration Rear USB Ports Side USB Ports Allows you to enable or disable the USB ports at the back of your computer Allows you to enable or disable the USB ports at the side of your computer Ad
44. follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance NOTE Your computer s Service Tag is stored in the system board You must enter the Service Tag in system setup 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 Prerequisites 1 Remove the back cover See Removing the Back Cover on page 19 2 Remove the stand See Removing the Stand on page 47 3 Remove the trim cover See Removing the Trim Cover on page 87 4 Remove the I O panel See Removing the I O Panel on page 91 5 Remove the system board shield See Removing the System Board Shield on page 31 6 Remove the inner frame See Removing the Inner Frame on page 95 7 Follow step 1 to step 6 in Removing the I O Board on page 99 8 Remove the memory modules See Removing the Memory Module s on page 39 9 Remove the TV tuner mini card See Removing the TV Tuner Mini Card on page 63 10 Remove the mSATA mini card See Removing the mSATA Mini Card on page 71 11 Remove the wireless mini card See Removing the Wireless Mini Card on page 67 12 Remove the processor heat sink See Removing the Processor Heat Sink on page 79 13 Remove the processor See Re
45. g the Optical Drive 29 30 Replacing the Optical Drive 1 O Removing the System Board Shield AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 11 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the back cover See Removing the Back Cover on page 19 Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the system board shield to the computer base 2 Lift the system board shield off the computer base 1 screws 8 2 system board shield Removing the System Board Shield 31 32 Removing the System Board Shield Replacing the System Board Shield AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 11 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the system board shield with the screw holes on the computer base 2 Replace the screws that secure the system board shield to
46. ge at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Insert the tabs at the bottom of the trim cover into the slots on the inner frame 2 Press down on the trim cover until the tabs on the inner frame are secured in the slots on either side of the trim cover Postrequisites 1 Replace the back cover See Replacing the Back Cover on page 21 Replacing the Trim Cover 89 90 Replacing the Trim Cover Removing the I O Panel AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 11 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the back cover See Removing the Back Cover on page 19 2 Remove the stand See Removing the Stand on page 47 3 Remove the trim cover See Removing the Trim Cover on page 87 Procedure 1 Press the I O panel towards the top of the computer and then pivot the I O panel upward 2 Ease the securing tabs on the I O panel and lift the I O panel off the computer base 1 securing tabs 2 I O panel Removing the I O Panel 91 92 Removing the I O Panel Replacing the I O Panel AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped
47. h your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 11 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Inside View of Your Computer 1 power button assembly 2 converter board 3 optical drive assembly 4 power supply unit 5 hard drive assembly 6 cooling vents 7 processor heat sink fan 8 processor heat sink 9 memory module s 10 wireless mini card 11 system board 12 MSATA mini card 15 coin cell battery 14 TV tuner card 15 trim cover 16 I O panel 17 power supply fan 18 Technical Overview 15 System Board Components D TIT 1 display power cable connector 2 camera cable connector 5 Infrared module cable connector 4 memory module connector DIMM 1 5 memory module connector DIMM 2 6 wireless mini card connector 7 mSATA mini card connector 8 CMOS jumper 9 speaker cable connector 10 coin cell battery socket 11 power button cable connector 12 converter board cable connector 15 volume display settings controls 14 1 O board connector cable connector 16 Technical Overview 15 17 19 21 25 25 password jumper hard drive data cable connector optical drive power cable connector main 8 pin power cable connector processor socket processor 4 pin power cable connect
48. he I O panel See Removing the I O Panel on page 91 Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the inner frame to the computer base 2 Gently pry the inner frame from the sides and lift the inner frame off the computer base 1 screws 18 2 inner frame Removing the Inner Frame 95 96 Removing the Inner Frame Replacing the Inner Frame AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 11 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the inner frame with the screw holes on the computer base NOTE Ensure that all cables are routed through their routing guides and no cables are placed between the inner frame and the computer base 2 Replace the screws that secure the inner frame to the computer base Postrequisites 1 Replace the I O panel See Replacing the I O Panel on page 93 2 Replace the trim cover See Replacing the Trim Cover on page 89 3 Replace the system board shield See Replacing the System Board Shield on page 33 4 Replace the stand See Replacing the Stand on page 49 5 Replace the back cover Replacing the Back Cover on page 21 Replacing the I
49. he Stand on page 49 Replace the back cover See Replacing the Back Cover on page 21 Entering the Service Tag in system setup 1 2 3 114 Turn on the computer Press lt F2 gt during POST to enter the system setup program Navigate to the Main tab and enter the Service Tag in the Service Tag Input field Replacing the System Board Removing the Speakers AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 11 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the back cover See Removing the Back Cover on page 19 2 Remove the system board shield See Removing the System Board Shield on page 31 3 Remove the trim cover See Removing the Trim Cover on page 87 4 Remove the inner frame See Removing the Inner Frame on page 95 Procedure 1 Disconnect the speaker cable from the system board 2 Note the routing of the speaker cable and remove the speaker cable from its routing guides 3 Remove the screws that secure the speakers to the computer base 4 Lift the speakers off the computer base 1 screws 4 2 speakers cable 3 speakers 2 Removing the Speakers 115 116 Removi
50. he computer base 2 Align the screw holes on the power button assembly with the screws holes on the computer base and replace the screws that secure the power button assembly to the computer base 3 Route the power button cable through the routing guides and connect the power button cable to the system board Postrequisites 1 Replace the inner frame See Replacing the Inner Frame on page 97 2 Replace the trim cover See Replacing the Trim Cover on page 89 3 Replace the system board shield See Replacing the System Board Shield on page 33 4 Replace the back cover See Replacing the Back Cover on page 21 Replacing the Power Button Assembly 121 122 Replacing the Power Button Assembly Removing the Side I O Board AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 11 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the back cover See Removing the Back Cover on page 19 2 Remove the stand See Removing the Stand on page 47 3 Remove the trim cover See Removing the Trim Cover on page 87 4 Remove the I O panel See Removing the I O Panel on page 91 5 Remove the system board shield See R
51. he side I O board into the slots on the computer base 2 Align the screw holes on the side l O board shield with the screw holes on the computer base and place the side l O board shield on the side O board 3 Replace the screws that secure the side O board shield to computer base NOTE Ensure that you also secure the grounding cable with the same screw that secures the side l O shield to the computer base Postrequisites 1 Follow step 1 to step 3 in Replacing the System Board on page 113 2 Replace the processor heat sink See Replacing the Processor Heat Sink on page 81 3 Connect the antenna cables to the wireless mini card See Replacing the Wireless Mini Card on page 69 4 Follow step 3 to step 7 in Replacing the I O Board on page 101 5 Replace the inner frame See Replacing the Inner Frame on page 97 6 Replace the system board shield See Replacing the System Board Shield on page 33 7 Replace the I O panel See Replacing the I O Panel on page 93 8 Replace the trim cover See Replacing the Trim Cover on page 89 9 Replace the stand See Replacing the Stand on page 49 10 Replace the back cover See Replacing the Back Cover on page 21 Replacing the Side I O Board 125 126 Replacing the Side l O Board Removing the Middle Cover AN 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
52. ide your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance WARNING The battery may explode if installed incorrectly Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions CAUTION Removing the coin cell battery resets the BIOS settings to default It is recommended that you note the BIOS settings before removing the coin cell battery Prerequisites 1 Remove the back cover See Removing the Back Cover on page 19 2 Remove the system board shield See Removing the System Board Shield on page 31 Procedure 1 Press the securing clip away from the coin cell battery till the coin cell battery pops out 2 Lift the coin cell battery out of its socket 1 2 dh 1 Coin cell battery 2 securing clip Removing the Coin Cell Battery 43 44 Removingthe Coin Cell Battery Replacing the Coin Cell Battery AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 11 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory
53. ink See Replacing the Processor Heat Sink on page 81 2 Replace the system board shield See Replacing the System Board Shield on page 33 3 Replace the back cover See Replacing the Back Cover on page 21 86 Replacing the Processor Removing the Trim Cover AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 11 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the back cover See Removing the Back Cover on page 19 Procedure 1 Using a plastic scribe press in on the tabs to release the trim cover from the inner frame 2 Slide the trim cover toward the top of the computer and then lift the trim cover off the computer base 1 tabs 2 2 trim cover Removing the Trim Cover 87 88 Removingthe Trim Cover Replacing the Trim Cover AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 11 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepa
54. moving the Processor on page 83 Removing the System Board 111 Procedure 1 Disconnect the following cables from the system board Speaker cable Power button cable Converter cable Volume Display settings control cable Hard drive data cable Hard drive power cable Optical drive data cable Optical drive power cable Main and processor power supply cables LVDS cable Touchscreen cable Processor heat sink fan cable Display power cable Camera cable Infrared receiver cable NOTE For information on the location of the connectors see System Board Components on page 16 2 Remove the screws that secure the system board to the computer base 3 Lift the system board off the computer base screws 10 2 system board 112 Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 11 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance K NOTE Your computer s Service Tag is stored in the system board You must enter the Service Tag in the system setup after you replace the system board Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the system board with the screw holes on the c
55. nformation see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the hard drive cage with the screw holes on the computer base 2 Replace the screws that secure the hard drive cage to the computer base Postrequisites 1 Follow step 2 to step 3 in Replacing the Hard Drive on page 53 2 Replace the stand See Replacing the Stand on page 49 3 Replace the back cover See Replacing the Back Cover on page 21 Replacing the Hard Drive Cage 57 58 Replacing the Hard Drive Cage Removing the Power Supply Fan AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 11 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the back cover See Removing the Back Cover on page 19 Procedure 1 Lift the securing tab and disconnect the power supply fan cable from the power supply unit 2 Remove the screws that secure the power supply fan to the computer base 3 Gently lift the power supply fan and ease the power supply fan cable from under the l O board assembly 4 Lift the power supply fan off the computer base 3 1 power supply fan 2 screws 2
56. ng the Speakers Replacing the Speakers AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 11 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Align the screws holes on the speakers with the screw holes on the computer base 2 Replace the screws that secure the speakers to the computer base 3 Route the speaker cable through the routing guides and connect the speaker cable to the system board Postrequisites 1 Replace the inner frame See Replacing the Inner Frame on page 97 2 Replace the trim cover See Replacing the Trim Cover on page 89 3 Replace the system board shield See Replacing the System Board Shield on page 33 4 Replace the back cover See Replacing the Back Cover on page 21 Replacing the Speakers 117 118 Replacing the Speakers Removing the Power Button Assembly AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 11 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 13 For additional safety best practices information see
57. nner Frame 97 98 Replacing the Inner Frame Removing the I O Board AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 11 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the back cover See Removing the Back Cover on page 19 2 Remove the stand See Removing the Stand on page 47 3 Remove the trim cover See Removing the Trim Cover on page 87 4 Remove the I O panel See Removing the I O Panel on page 91 5 Remove the system board shield See Removing the System Board Shield on page 31 6 Remove the inner frame See Removing the Inner Frame on page 95 Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the O board assembly to the computer base 2 Gently lift the O board assembly from the computer base and turn the I O board assembly over zi a e NT 7 X 733 1 2 1 screws 9 2 O board assembly 3 Press the securing clip and disconnect the power port cable 4 Note the routing of the TV in port cable infrared emitter port cable and the power supply light cable and then disconnect the cables from the system board Removing thel O Board 99 5 Remove the TV in port cable and the infrare
58. nside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the processor heat sink fan with the screw holes on the computer base and replace the screws that secure the processor heat sink fan to the computer base 2 Connect the processor heat sink fan cable to the system board Postrequisites 1 Replace the system board shield See Replacing the System Board Shield on page 33 2 Replace the back cover See Replacing the Back Cover on page 21 Replacing the Processor Heat Sink Fan 77 78 Replacing the Processor Heat Sink Fan 5 4 Removing the Processor Heat Sink AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 11 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the back cover See Removing the Back Cover on page 19 2 Remove the system board shield See Removing the System Board Shield on page 31 Procedure 1 Remove the screw that secures the cooling vents and the grounding cable to the computer bas
59. oard Shield on page 31 4 Remove the trim cover See Removing the Trim Cover on page 87 5 Remove the processor heat sink fan See Removing the Processor Heat Sink Fan on page 75 6 Remove the inner frame See Removing the Inner Frame on page 95 7 Follow step 1 to step 12 in Removing the Display Panel on page 133 Removing the Camera Modue 141 Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the camera assembly to the computer base 2 Gently lift the camera assembly and disconnect the camera cable from the camera assembly 1 screws 2 2 camera assembly 3 camera cable Loosen the captive screw that secures the camera module and the grounding cable to the camera assembly Slide the camera module out of the camera bracket d 2 camera bracket 1 camera module 4 grouding cable 3 captive screw Removing the Camera Module 142 Replacing the Camera Module AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 11 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Slide the camera module into the camera assembly 2 Tighten the captive screw that secures the camera module and the gr
60. ompliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Place the back cover over the inner frame and slide the back cover toward the bottom of the computer 2 Tighten the captive screws that secure the back cover to the inner frame Replacing the Back Cover 21 22 Replacing the Back Cover Removing the Converter Board AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 11 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the back cover See Removing the Back Cover on page 19 Procedure 1 Lift the securing tab on the display backlight cable connector and then disconnect the display backlight cable from the convertor board 2 Disconnect the converter cable from the converter board 3 Remove the screws that secure the converter board to the computer base 4 Lift the converter board off the computer base 1 screws 2 2 converter cable converter board 4 display backlight cable Removing the Converter Board 23 24 Removingthe Converter Board Replacing the Converter Board AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped wi
61. omputer base 2 Replace the screws that secure the system board to the computer base 3 Connect the following cables to the system board Speaker cable Power button cable Converter cable Volume Display settings control cable Hard drive power cable Hard drive data cable Optical drive power cable Optical drive data cable Main and processor power supply cables LVDS cable Touchscreen cable Processor heat sink fan cable Display power cable Camera cable Infrared receiver cable Replacing the System Board 113 Postrequisites 1 2 3 as Oo ON A 10 11 12 13 Replace the processor See Replacing the Processor on page 85 Replace the processor heat sink See Replacing the Processor Heat Sink on page 81 Replace the wireless mini card See Replacing the Wireless Mini Card on page 69 Replace the mSATA mini card See Replacing the mSATA Mini Card on page 73 Replace the TV tuner mini card See Replacing the TV Tuner Mini Card on page 65 Replace the memory modules See Replacing the Memory Module s on page 41 Follow step 3 to step 7 in Replacing the I O Board on page 101 Replace the inner frame See Replacing the Inner Frame on page 97 Replace the system board shield See Replacing the System Board Shield on page 53 Replace the I O panel See Replacing the I O Panel on page 93 Replace the trim cover See Replacing the Trim Cover on page 89 Replace the stand See Replacing t
62. or 16 18 20 22 24 26 TV tuner mini card connector optical drive data cable connector hard drive power cable connector LVDS cable connector touchscreen cable connector processor heat sink fan cable connector Technical Overview 17 18 Technical Overview 4 Removing the Back Cover AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 11 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Place the computer face down on a clean and flat surface 2 Loosen the captive screws that secure the back cover to the inner frame 3 Slide the back cover toward the top of the computer and lift the back cover off the computer base 1 back cover 2 captive screws 2 3 inner frame Removing the Back Cover 19 20 Removing the Back Cover Replacing the Back Cover AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 11 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory C
63. ounding cable to the camera assembly 3 Connect the camera cable to the camera assembly and place the camera in the computer base 4 Replace the screws that secure the camera assembly to the computer base Postrequisites 1 Follow step 8 to step 19 in Replacing the Display Panel on page 139 2 Replace the inner frame See Replacing the Inner Frame on page 97 3 Replace the processor heat sink fan See Replacing the Processor Heat Sink Fan on page 77 4 Replace the trim cover See Replacing the Trim Cover on page 89 5 Replace the system board shield See Replacing the System Board Shield on page 33 6 Replace the stand See Replacing the Stand on page 49 7 Replace the back cover See Replacing the Back Cover on page 21 Replacing the Camera Modue 143 144 Replacing the Camera Module Removing the Microphone Modules AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 11 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the back cover See Removing the Back Cover on page 19 2 Remove the stand See Removing the Stand on page 47 3 Remove the system board shield See Removing the System Bo
64. our computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure A CAUTION To avoid damage to the mini card ensure that no cables are placed under the wireless mini card 1 Align the notch on the wireless mini card with the tab on the wireless mini card connector 2 Insert the wireless mini card at a 45 degree angle into the wireless mini card connector 3 Press the outer end of the wireless mini card down and replace the screws that secure the wireless mini card to the system board 4 Connect the antenna cables to the wireless mini card The following table provides the wireless antenna cable color schemes for the wireless mini cards supported by your computer Connectors on the mini card Wireless antenna cable color schemes WLAN Bluetooth 2 cables Main WLAN Bluetooth white triangle white Auxiliary WLAN Bluetooth black triangle black Postrequisites 1 Replace the system board shield See Replacing the System Board Shield on page 33 2 Replace the back cover See Replacing the Back Cover on page 21 Replacing the Wireless Mini Card 69 70 Replacing the Wireless Mini Card Removing the mSATA Mini Card AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps
65. our computer and try again System Setup 157 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 This field is a scrollable list containing features that define the configuration of your computer including installed hardware power conservation and security features Scroll up and down the list with the up and down arrow keys As an option is highlighted the Help Screen displays more information about that option and available settings Help Screen This field appears on the right side of the system setup window and contains information about each option listed in the Setup Item In this field you can view information about your computer and make changes to your current settings Press the up and down arrow keys to highlight an option Press Enter to make that selection active and return to the Setup Item NOTE Not all settings listed in the Setup Item are changeable Key Functions This field appears below the Help Screen and lists keys and their functions within the active system setup field System Setup Options K NOTE Depending on your computer and installed devices the items listed in this section may appear or may not appe
66. place it on pins 2 and 3 Replace the system board shield See Replacing the System Board Shield on page 53 Replace the back cover See Replacing the Back Cover on page 21 System Setup Flashing the BIOS You may need to flash the BIOS when an update is available or after replacing the system board To flash the BIOS 1 2 3 ul 10 Turn on the computer Go to support dell com support downloads Locate the BIOS update file for your computer A NOTE The Service Tag for your computer is located on a label at the back of your computer For more information see the Quick Start Guide that shipped with your computer If you have your computer s Service Tag or Express Service Code a Enter your computers Service Tag or Express Service Code in the Service Tag or Express Service Code field b Click Submit and proceed to step 4 If you do not have your computer s Service Tag or Express Service Code a Select one of the following options e Automatically detect my Service Tag for me e Choose from My Products and Services List e Choose from a list of all Dell products b Click Continue and follow the instructions on the screen A list of results appears on the screen Click BIOS Click Download File to download the latest BIOS file In the Please select your download method below window click For Single File Download via Browser and then click Download Now The File Download window appears In the Save As windo
67. pliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the back cover See Removing the Back Cover on page 19 2 Remove the system board shield See Removing the System Board Shield on page 31 Procedure 1 Disconnect the TV in port cable from the TV tuner mini card 2 Remove the screws that secure the TV tuner mini card to the system board 3 Slide and remove the TV tuner card out of the TV tuner mini card connector al TV in port cable 2 TV tuner mini card 3 TV tuner mini card connector 4 screws 2 Removing the TV Tuner Mini Card 63 64 Removing the TV Tuner Mini Card Replacing the TV Tuner Mini Card AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 11 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Align the notch on the TV tuner mini card with the tab on the TV tuner mini card connector 2 Insert the TV tuner mini card at a 45 degree angle into the TV tuner mini card connector 3 Press the outer end of the TV tuner mini card down and replace the screws that secure the TV tuner mini card to the system board 4 Connect the TV in port cable to the TV tuner mini card Postrequisites 1 Replace the system boa
68. ppears in the lower right corner of the screen press lt F12 gt NOTE If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears continue to wait until you see the operating system s desktop Then shut down your computer and try again The Boot Device Menu appears listing all available boot devices On the Boot Device Menu choose the device you want to boot from For example if you are booting to a USB memory key highlight USB Storage Device and press Enter Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots 1 2 W 162 Enter system setup See Entering System Setup on page 157 Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot menu option and press lt Enter gt to access the menu K NOTE Write down your current boot sequence in case you want to restore it Press the up and down arrow keys to move through the list of devices Press plus or minus to change the boot priority of the device System Setup Clearing Forgotten Passwords AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information a that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 11 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory_compliance Remove the back cover See Removing the Back Cover on page 19 Remove the system
69. rd shield See Replacing the System Board Shield on page 33 2 Replace the back cover See Replacing the Back Cover on page 21 Replacing the TV Tuner Mini Card 65 66 Replacing the TV Tuner Mini Card Removing the Wireless Mini Card AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 11 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the back cover See Removing the Back Cover on page 19 2 Remove the system board shield See Removing the System Board Shield on page 31 Procedure 1 Disconnect the antenna cables from the wireless mini card 2 Remove the screws that secure the wireless mini card to the system board 1 screws 2 2 antenna cables 2 Removing the Wireless Mini Card 67 3 Slide and remove the wireless mini card out of the wireless mini card connector 1 wireless mini card connector 2 wireless mini card 68 Removing the Wireless Mini Card Replacing the Wireless Mini Card AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 11 After working inside y
70. re You Begin 11 Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices 11 Recommended Tools 220005 11 Safety Instructions llle 12 2 After Working Inside Your Computer 13 3 Technical Overview 15 Inside View of Your Computer 15 System Board Components 16 4 Removing the Back Cover 19 Procedule cdm et iste iom degunt sexu dr Ses 19 5 Replacing the Back Cover 21 Procedure os on orena dee eR gere ERE EE 21 6 Removing the Converter Board 23 Prerequisltes a v eet nde LoS RII BSS ES 23 PIOCCO UGH ta Mana ke desc det tue ess 2 Me 23 7 Replacing the Converter Board 25 Procedure ocrtati et othe ioe REET eS 25 Postrequlsites m mo mb Les 25 8 Removing the Optical Drive 27 Prerequisites sos udo py 5 ema AS ees 27 Procedure 2 eae en me D tees i E dS 27 9 Replacing the Optical Drive 29 Procedures fof A engin tern eet et D ictum mm e 29 Postrequisites uos does oh uem e oe eae 29 Contents 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Removing the System Board Shield 31 Prerequisites za ss er Wes endo es Ee 31 Procedur se kk be Pee eee he Rea ee 31 Replacing the System Board Shield 33 Procedure son og adt ues See Pee E Son rues 33 POStrEQUISITES n amp estie se web dE ERA 33 Removing the Power Supply Unit 35 Prer
71. rocessor Heat Sink Fan on page 77 4 Replace the trim cover See Replacing the Trim Cover on page 89 5 Replace the system board shield See Replacing the System Board Shield on page 33 6 Replace the stand See Replacing the Stand on page 49 7 Replace the back cover See Replacing the Back Cover on page 21 Replacing the Infrared IR Module 4151 152 Replacing the Infrared IR Module Removing the Antenna Module s AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 11 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the back cover See Removing the Back Cover on page 19 2 Remove the stand See Removing the Stand on page 47 3 Remove the system board shield See Removing the System Board Shield on page 31 4 Remove the trim cover See Removing the Trim Cover on page 87 5 Remove the processor heat sink fan See Removing the Processor Heat Sink Fan on page 75 6 Remove the inner frame See Removing the Inner Frame on page 95 7 Follow step 1 to step 12 in Removing the Display Panel on page 133 Removing the Antenna Modules 153 Procedure 1 Disconnect the wireless antenna
72. s s nc museo RES ES Removing the Side I O Board Prerequisites leen Procedure xo con p Mo A Dr Lg feat Replacing the Side 1 O Board PrOCGQUle xcu RE ERE URS at Abr Dal Postrequlsites ss nee tea bea Bo a ee Removing the Middle Cover Prerequisites asm usu REG emen RES Proced r co oss kk b RUE eS Re Replacing the Middle Cover Procedure uu acad du see ied du Be Postrequisit s amp uox el gREERZIIAEGS Contents 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 Removing the Display Panel 133 Prerequisites as sce T 23 eeedon donee ees 133 Procedur lt o re 22384548 rx eS Re 133 Replacing the Display Panel 139 Procedure xod ered dot EE aee ee on BG 139 POStrEQUISITEGS z ni ste enh Wee S qu 140 Removing the Camera Module 141 Prerequisitess so bout t Maal ze to tus 141 Procedure ra adt E oam hd mw 142 Replacing the Camera Module 143 Procedure lE ee gsx RS Kays 143 Postrequlsites x3 cue tk ae Eb bw ada 143 Removing the Microphone Modules 145 Prereq lsites tz ats ess wu be de 145 Procedure ct wate dee as ADEA Pee ES 146 Replacing the Microphone Modules 147 Procedure 9 taies f ani Be ea ce ere teres loves 147 Postrequisites 2c rm Eb b ERIS 147 Removing the Infrared IR Module 149 Prerequisites cost Pies ume bue WM 149 Procedure eso ee had eee dese 150 Repla
73. teps in Before You Begin on page 11 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Insert the tab at the top of the stand into the slot on the computer base 2 Align the screw holes on the stand with the screw holes on the hard drive cage 3 Replace the screws that secure the stand to the hard drive cage Postrequisites 1 Replace the back cover See Replacing the Back Cover on page 21 ReplacingtheStand 49 50 Replacing the Stand Removing the Hard Drive AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 11 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance A CAUTION To avoid data loss do not remove the hard drive while the computer is in Sleep or On state A CAUTION Hard drives are extremely fragile Exercise care when handling the hard drive Prerequisites 1 Remove the back cover See Removing the Back Cover on page 19 2 Remove the stand See Removing the Stand on page 47 Procedure 1 Using the straps on the har
74. ter Port Replacing the Infrared Emitter Port AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 11 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Slide the infrared emitter port through the slot on the l O board bracket 2 Replace the nut that secures the infrared emitter port to the O board bracket Postrequisites 1 Follow step 3 to step 7 in Replacing the I O Board on page 101 2 Replace the inner frame See Replacing the Inner Frame on page 97 3 Replace the system board shield See Replacing the System Board Shield on page 33 4 Replace the I O panel See Replacing the I O Panel on page 93 5 Replace the trim cover See Replacing the Trim Cover on page 89 6 Replace the stand See Replacing the Stand on page 49 7 Replace the back cover See Replacing the Back Cover on page 21 Replacing the Infrared Emitter Port 109 110 Replacing the Infrared Emitter Port Removing the System Board AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information EY that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 11 After working inside your computer
75. th your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 11 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the converter board with the screw holes on the computer base 2 Replace the screws that secure the converter board to the computer base 3 Connect the converter cable to the converter board 4 Connect the display backlight cable to the convertor board and secure the tab Postrequisites 1 Replace the back cover See Replacing the Back Cover on page 21 Replacing the Converter Board 25 26 Replacing the Converter Board Removing the Optical Drive AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 11 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the back cover See Removing the Back Cover on page 19 Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the optical drive assembly to the computer base 2 Gently lift the optical drive assembly from the computer base
76. the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Prerequisites 1 Remove the back cover See Removing the Back Cover on page 19 2 Remove the system board shield See Removing the System Board Shield on page 31 3 Remove the trim cover See Removing the Trim Cover on page 87 4 Remove the inner frame See Removing the Inner Frame on page 95 Procedure 1 Disconnect the power button cable from the system board 2 Remove the power button cable from its routing guides 3 Remove the screws that secure the power button assembly to the computer base 4 Press the power button inward to release it from the slot on the computer base and then gently lift the power button assembly off the computer base 1 screws 2 2 power button assembly 5 power button cable Removing the Power Button Assembly 119 120 Removingthe Power Button Assembly Replacing the Power Button Assembly AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 11 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Place the power button assembly in the computer base and ensure that the power button fits in the slot on t
77. the inner frame See Removing the Inner Frame on page 95 7 Follow step 1 to step 12 in Removing the Display Panel on page 133 Removing the Infrared IR Module 149 Procedure 1 Lift the securing tab and slide the IR receiver out of the IR receiver socket 2 Ease the IR activity light out of the IR activity light socket 3 Remove the IR module from the computer base 1 IR receiver 2 IR receiver cable 3 IR activity light 4 J R activity light cable 150 Removing the Infrared IR Module Replacing the Infrared IR Module AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 11 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 With the sensor side facing toward the front of the computer slide the IR receiver into the IR receiver socket till the IR receiver locks in place 2 With the LED facing toward the front of the computer press the IR activity light into the IR activity light slot Postrequisites 1 Follow step 8 to step 19 in Replacing the Display Panel on page 139 2 Replace the inner frame See Replacing the Inner Frame on page 97 3 Replace the processor heat sink fan See Replacing the P
78. vanced Onboard Device Configuration Onboard Audio Controller SATA Mode Onboard LAN Controller Onboard LAN boot ROM Allows you to enable or disable the onboard audio controller Allows you to configure the integrated hard drive controller to ATA or AHCI Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller Allows you to enable or disable the ROM of the onboard LAN controller Boot Numlock Key Keyboard Errors USB Boot Support Boot Mode lst Boot 2nd Boot 3rd Boot 4th Boot 5th Boot 160 System Setup Select power on state for numlock Displays keyboard related errors during boot Allows you to enable or disable boot from USB mass storage devices Allows you to select the type of boot Displays the first boot device Displays the second boot device Displays the third boot device Displays the fourth boot device Displays the fifth boot device Power Wake Up by Integrated LAN WLAN AC Recovery DeepSx Power Policies USB PowerShare in S4 S5 State USB PowerShare in Sleep State Auto Power On Auto Power On Mode Auto Power On Date Auto Power On Time If enabled will wake the system using a network message Allows you to select the action the computer takes when power is restored Allows you to configure the DeepSx mode Allows you to charge USB devices when the computer is in S4 S5 state Allows you to charge USB devices when the computer
79. w select an appropriate location to download the file on your computer If the Download Complete window appears click Close Navigate to the folder where you downloaded the BIOS update file Double click the BIOS update file icon and follow the instructions that appear on the screen Flashing the BIOS 165 166 Flashing the BIOS
80. wer supply unit 6 Remove the screws that secure the power supply unit to the computer base Removing the Power Supply Unit 35 7 36 Lift the power supply unit off the computer base Oy CON re power supply unit 2 screws 4 processor power supply cable connector 4 main power supply cable connector power port cable 6 power supply indicator cable connector power supply fan cable connector Removing the Power Supply Unit Replacing the Power Supply Unit AN WARNING Before working inside your computer read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before You Begin on page 11 After working inside your computer follow the instructions in After Working Inside Your Computer on page 13 For additional safety best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the power supply unit with the screw holes on the computer base and replace the screws that secure the power supply unit to the computer base 2 Connect the power supply fan cable to the power supply unit 3 Connect the power supply indicator cable to the power supply unit 4 Connect the power port cable to the power supply unit 5 Route the processor and main power supply cables through their routing guides 6 Connect the processor and main power supply cables to the system board Postrequisites 1 Replace the I O p
81. y best practices information see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell com regulatory compliance Procedure 1 Place the middle cover on the computer base and route the cables through their slots on the middle cover 2 Route the following cables through their routing guides on the middle frame e LVDS cable e Display power cable e Infrared receiver cable e Camera cable e Hard drive power and data cable e Optical drive power and data cable e Converter cable e Power button cable e Display backlight cable 3 Replace the plastic shield above the LVDS and display power cables 4 Connect the LVDS display power and touchscreen cables to the display assembly 5 Replace the screw that secures the grounding cable to the middle cover 6 Connect the display backlight cable to the display assembly Replacing the Middle Cover 131 Postrequisites Aun 50m BP 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 132 Replace the side I O board See Replacing the Side I O Board on page 125 Follow step 1 to step 3 in Replacing the System Board on page 113 Replace the converter board See Replacing the Converter Board on page 25 Replace the power supply unit See Replacing the Power Supply Unit on page 37 Replace the power supply fan See Replacing the Power Supply Fan on page 61 Replace the processor heat sink fan See Replacing the Processor Heat Sink Fan on page 77 Replace the processor heat sink See Replacing the Processor Heat Sink

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