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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 Inspiron are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Intel SpeedStep is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries;...
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. ...
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CAUTION: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, not on the cable itself. Some cables have connectors with locking tabs; if you are disconnecting this type of cable, press in on the locking tabs before you disconnect the cable. As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins.
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
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4. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 5. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. Back to Contents Page ...
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover). 3. Remove the support bracket (see Removing the Support Bracket). 4. If this is a new card installation, remove the filler bracket covering the card-slot opening. ...
Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI or PCI Express Card NOTE: For information on location of external connectors, see the Setup Guide. For information on installing drivers and software for your card, see the documentation that shipped with the card. ...
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: A new battery can explode if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
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3. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 4. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 5. Enter System Setup (see Entering System Setup) and restore the settings you recorded in step Back to Contents Page ...
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
5. Release the computer cover by pulling it away from the front of the computer and lifting it up. 6. Set the cover aside in a secure location. Replacing the Computer Cover 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
Do not operate your equipment with any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: Do not perform the following steps unless you are familiar with hardware removal and replacement.
Replacing the Processor CAUTION: Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the back of the computer. CAUTION: When replacing the processor, do not touch any of the pins inside the socket or allow any objects to fall on the pins in the socket. ...
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CAUTION: Ensure that the processor fan and heat sink assembly is correctly seated and secure. 12. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 13. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. Back to Contents Page ...
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
6. If removing the hard drive changes the drive configuration, ensure that you reflect these changes in System Setup (see System Setup). Replacing the Hard Drive 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer. ...
1 FlexBay USB cable 2 securing tab 3 shoulder screws (2) 4 Media Card Reader (not present on all computers) Replacing the Media Card Reader 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. If this is a new Media Card Reader installation, remove the break-away metal plate. Align the tip of a Phillips screwdriver with the slot on the break- away metal plate and rotate the screwdriver outwards to break and remove the metal plate.
4. Gently slide the Media Card Reader into place in the FlexBay slot, until the Media Card Reader snaps into place. 5. Connect the FlexBay USB cable to the system board connector (see System Board Components). 6. Replace the front bezel (see Replacing the Front Bezel).
7. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 8. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 9. Configure the drives in system setup (see System Setup Options). Replacing the Optical Drive ...
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: To guard against likelihood of electric shock, laceration by moving fan blades or other unexpected injuries, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly CAUTION: When reinstalling the fan, ensure that you do not pinch the wires that run between the system board and the fan. 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. ...
Replacing the Chassis Fan 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Align the chassis-fan top and bottom tabs with the projections in the chassis, and slide the chassis fan towards the back of the computer. 1 Chassis-fan bottom tab 2 Chassis-fan top tabs (2) 3 screw ...
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
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CAUTION: Take care not to damage the cable connectors and the cable routing clips when sliding the front I/O panel into the front I/O panel clamp slot. 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Route and connect the cables that you disconnected from the system board connectors. ...
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
cutouts (2) notch memory module CAUTION: To avoid damage to the memory module, press the memory module straight down into the memory-module connector while you apply equal force to each end of the memory module. 5. Insert the memory module into the memory-module connector until the memory module snaps into position. If you insert the memory module correctly, the securing clips snap into the cutouts at each end of the memory module.
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1 Pair A: matched pair of memory modules in 2 Pair B: matched pair of memory modules in connectors DIMM1 and DIMM3 connectors DIMM2 and DIMM4 Back to Contents Page ...
Replacing the Power Supply WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on www.dell.com at the following location: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
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WARNING: Failure to replace and tighten all screws may cause electrical shock as these screws are a key part of the system grounding. 3. Replace the three screws that secure the power supply to the computer chassis. NOTE: Route the DC power cables under the chassis tabs.
1. Turn on (or restart) your computer. 2. When the DELL logo appears, press <F2> immediately. NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the keyboard is held down for extended periods of time. To avoid possible keyboard failure, press and release <F2>...
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Displays the amount of processor Level 1 cache. Processor L1 Cache Displays the amount of processor Level 2 cache. Processor L2 Cache Indicates the amount of installed memory. Memory Installed Indicates the amount of available memory. Memory Available Indicates the frequency of installed memory. Memory Speed Indicates the type of installed memory.
Clearing Forgotten Passwords WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
4. Remove the 2-pin jumper plug from pins 2 and 3 and fix it on pins 1 and 2. 5. Turn on the computer, wait for approximately five seconds, and then turn off the computer. If required, press and hold the power button to turn off the computer.
The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board. To flash the BIOS: 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Visit support.dell.com. 3. Click Drivers & Downloads. 4. Locate the BIOS update file for your computer: NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located on top of the chassis towards the back.
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. CAUTION: Ensure that the port retention springs are not damaged while replacing the sytem board. 2. Gently align the system board into the chassis and slide it towards the back of the computer. 1 back of the computer 2 port retention spring ...
System Board Components WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Inside View of Your Computer power supply support bracket...
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memory-module connector (DIMM4) 8 password reset jumper (CLR_PSW) main power connector 10 SATA connector (SATA_0) (ATX1_POWER1) 11 SATA connector (SATA_1) 12 SATA connector (SATA_2) 13 SATA connector (SATA_3) 14 front-panel connector (FRONTPANEL) 15 front-panel USB connector 16 front-panel USB connector (F_USB1) (F_USB2) 17 front-panel USB connector...
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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 Inspiron are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Intel SpeedStep is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries;...