Dell Studio Slim User manual

DellStudio™Slim540sServiceManual
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Model: DCSLA
August2008Rev.A00
Technical Overview
Before You Begin
Replacing the Computer Cover
Replacing the Support Bracket
Replacing the Front Panel
Replacing Memory Module(s)
Replacing PCI/PCI Express Card(s)
Replacing Drives
Replacing Fans
Replacing the Front I/O Panel
Replacing the Processor
Replacing the System Board
Replacing the Power Supply
Replacing the Battery
Replacing the Rubber Foot
System Setup
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

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Before You Begin
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Technical Specifications
Recommended Tools
Turning Off Your Computer
Safety Instructions
This chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the
following conditions exist:
lYou have performed the steps in Turning Off Your Computer and Safety Instructions.
lYou have read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
lA component can be replaced or—if purchased separately—installed by performing the removal procedure in reverse order.
Technical Specifications
For information on technical specifications of your computer, see the Setup Guide that shipped with your computer or see the Dell Support website at
support.dell.com.
Recommended Tools
The procedures in this document may require the use of a small Phillips screwdriver size #2.
Turning Off Your Computer
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1. Shut down the operating system.
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2. Ensure that the computer and all attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut
down your operating system, press and hold the power button for about 4 seconds to turn them off.
Safety Instructions
Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to ensure your own personal safety.
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1. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched.
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2. Turn off your computer (see Turning Off Your Computer).
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3. Disconnect all telephone or network cables from the computer.
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4. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
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5. Press and hold the power button while the system is unplugged to ground the system board.
NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer.
CAUTION: 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.
NOTICE: 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.
NOTICE: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, not on the cable itself. Some cables have connectors with locking tabs; if
you are disconnecting this type of cable, press in on the locking tabs before you disconnect the cable. As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly
aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer.
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device.

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NOTICE: 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.

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Replacing the Support Bracket
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
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3. Release the card retention bracket by lifting the card retention release lever up.
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4. Remove any cable(s) attached to the support bracket.
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5. Pivot the support bracket and lift it off the hinge tabs.
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6. To replace the support bracket, align and insert the hinges at the bottom of the support bracket into the hinge tabs located along the edge of the
computer.
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7. Pivot the support bracket downward.
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8. Align the notch in the support bracket with the slot in the hard drive bay and press it down.
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9. Replace any cable(s) that were attached to the support bracket.
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10. Ensure that the support bracket is seated correctly and then replace the card retention bracket.
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11. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
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CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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support bracket
2
card retention bracket
3
card retention release lever
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Replacing the Rubber Foot
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Replacing the Rubber Foot on the Side of Your Computer
Replacing the Rubber Foot on the Bottom of Your Computer
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Replacing the Rubber Foot on the Side of Your Computer
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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2. Place your computer upright with the computer cover facing the side.
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3. Pull the rubber foot away from the chassis until it is released.
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4. To replace the rubber foot, align and press the rubber foot into the rubber foot slot in the chassis.
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5. Align and press the rubber foot pin into the hole in the rubber foot.
Replacing the Rubber Foot on the Bottom of Your Computer
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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2. Lay your computer on its side with the computer cover facing up.
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3. Pull the rubber foot and pull it away from the chassis until it is released.
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4. To replace the rubber foot, align and press the rubber foot onto the rubber foot recess in the chassis.
CAUTION: 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.
NOTE: If you are installing a new rubber foot, remove the double-sided glue attached to the rubber foot.
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rubber foot slot
2
rubber foot
3
rubber foot pin
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NOTE: If you are installing a new rubber foot, remove the double-sided glue attached to the rubber foot.

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rubber foot
2
rubber foot recess

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Replacing PCI/PCI Express Card(s)
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Removing a PCI/PCI Express Card
Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card
Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card
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Removing a PCI/PCI Express Card
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1. Uninstall the card's driver and software from the operating system. For more information, see the Setup Guide.
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2. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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3. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
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4. Release the card retention bracket by lifting the card retention release lever.
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5. Remove the support bracket (see Replacing the Support Bracket).
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6. If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card.
lFor a PCI card, grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector.
lFor a PCI Express card, pull the securing tab, grasp the card by its top corners, and then ease it out of its connector.
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7. If you are replacing an existing card, go to step 6 of Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card.
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8. If you are not replacing a card, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening.
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9. Fix the support bracket and then press down the card retention bracket to seat it on its slot ensuring that:
lThe guide clamp is aligned with the guide notch.
lThe tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar.
lThe notch in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide
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10. Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.
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11. To complete the removal procedure, see Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card.
Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card
CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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card retention release lever
2
card retention bracket
NOTICE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to maintain FCC certification of the computer. The brackets also keep dust
and dirt out of your computer.

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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the computer cover. See Replacing the Computer Cover.
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3. Release the card retention bracket by lifting the card retention release lever up.
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4. Remove the support bracket (see Replacing the Support Bracket).
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5. Remove the filler bracket to create a card-slot opening.
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6. Prepare the card for installation. See the documentation that came with the card for information on:
lConfiguring and customizing the card.
lMaking internal connections.
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7. Align the card with the connector.
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8. Place the card in the connector and press down firmly. Ensure that the card is fully seated in the slot.
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9. Fix the support bracket and then press down the card retention bracket to seat it on its slot ensuring that:
lThe guide clamp is aligned with the guide notch.
lThe tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar.
lThe notch in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide
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10. If applicable, connect any cables that should be attached to the card.
NOTE: If you are installing a PCI Express card into the x16 connector, ensure that the securing slot is aligned with the securing tab.
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PCI Express x16 card
2
securing tab
3
PCI Express x1 card
4
PCI Express x1 card slot
5
PCI Express x16 card slot
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alignment bar
2
fully-seated card
3
not fully-seated card
4
alignment guide
5
bracket within slot
6
bracket caught outside of slot
NOTICE: Do not route card cables over or behind the cards. Cables routed over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or
cause damage to the equipment.

See the documentation for the card for information about the card's cable connections.
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11. Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.
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12. To complete the installation, see Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card.
Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card
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NOTE: For information on location of connectors, see the Setup Guide. For information on installing drivers and software for your card, see the
documentation that shipped with the card.
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Installed
Removed
Sound
Card
1. Enter system setup (see
System Setup).
2. Go to Integrated
Peripherals and select
Onboard Audio
Controller, and then
change the setting to
Disabled.
3. Connect the external
audio devices to the
sound card's connectors.
1. Enter system setup (see
System Setup).
2. Go to Integrated
Peripherals and select
Onboard Audio
Controller, and then
change the setting to
Enabled.
3. Connect the external
audio devices to the
computer's back panel
connectors.
Network
Card
1. Enter system setup (see
System Setup).
2. Go to Integrated
Peripherals and select
Onboard LAN Controller,
and then change the
setting to Disabled.
3. Connect the network
cable to the network
card's connector.
1. Enter system setup (see
System Setup).
2. Go to Integrated
Peripherals and select
Onboard LAN Controller,
and then change the
setting to Enabled.
3. Connect the network
cable to the integrated
network connector.

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Replacing the Battery
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1. Record all the screens in system setup (see System Setup) so that you can restore the correct settings in step 10.
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2. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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3. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
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4. Locate the battery socket (see System Board Components).
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5. Carefully press the battery release lever away from the battery and the battery will pop out.
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6. Remove the battery from the system and properly dispose of the battery.
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7. Insert the new battery into the socket with the side labeled "+" facing up, then snap the battery into place.
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8. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
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9. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.
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10. Enter system setup (see System Setup) and restore the settings you recorded in step 1.
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CAUTION: 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: A new battery can explode if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.
NOTICE: If you pry the battery out of its socket with a blunt object, be careful not to touch the system board with the object. Ensure that the object is
inserted between the battery and the socket before you attempt to pry out the battery. Otherwise, you may damage the system board by prying off
the socket or by breaking circuit traces on the system board.
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battery (positive side)
2
battery release lever
1
battery (positive side)
2
battery release lever

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Replacing the Computer Cover
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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2. Lay your computer on its side with the computer cover facing up.
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3. Remove the two screws securing the cover, using a flat-blade screwdriver.
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4. Slide the computer cover away from the front of the computer and lift it.
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5. Set the cover aside in a secure location.
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6. To replace the computer cover, align the tabs on the bottom of the computer cover with the slots located along the edge of the computer.
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7. Press down and slide the computer cover towards the front of the computer, until the computer cover is securely installed.
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8. Replace the two screws that secure the computer cover.
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CAUTION: 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: 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.
NOTICE: Ensure that sufficient space exists to support the system with the cover removed—at least 30 cm (1 ft.) of desk top space.
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computer cover
2
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Replacing the Processor
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
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3. Disconnect the power cables from the ATX POWER and ATX_CPU connectors (see System Board Components) on the system board.
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4. Remove the processor fan and heat sink assembly (see Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly).
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5. Press and push the release lever down and out to release it from the tab that secures it.
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6. Open the processor cover.
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7. Lift up the processor to remove it from the socket, place it aside in a safe and secure place.
Leave the release lever extended in the release position so that the socket is ready for the new processor.
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8. Unpackthenewprocessor,beingcarefulnottotouchtheundersideoftheprocessor.
CAUTION: 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.
NOTICE: Do not perform the following steps unless you are familiar with hardware removal and replacement. Performing these steps incorrectly could
damage your system board. To contact Dell for technical assistance, see the Setup Guide.
CAUTION: Despite having a plastic shield, the heat sink assembly may be very hot during normal operation. Be sure that it has had sufficient time
to cool before you touch it.
NOTE: Unless a new heat sink is required for the new processor, reuse the original heat sink assembly when you replace the processor.
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processor cover
2
processor
3
socket
4
release lever
NOTICE: When removing or 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.
NOTICE: Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the back of the computer.

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9. If the release lever on the socket is not fully extended, move it to that position.
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10. Align the front and rear alignment-notches on the processor with the front and rear alignment-notches on the socket.
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11. Align the pin-1 corners of the processor and socket.
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12. Place the processor lightly in the socket and ensure that the processor is positioned correctly.
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13. When the processor is fully seated in the socket, close the processor cover.
Ensure that the tab on the processor cover is positioned underneath the center cover latch on the socket.
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14. Pivot the socket release lever back towards the socket, and snap it into place to secure the processor.
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15. Clean the thermal grease from the bottom of the heat sink.
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16. Apply the new thermal grease to the top of the processor.
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17. Replace the processor fan and heat sink assembly (see Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly).
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18. Connect the power cables from the ATX POWER and ATX_CPU connectors (see System Board Components) on the system board.
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19. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
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20. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.
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processor cover
2
tab
3
processor
4
socket
5
center cover latch
6
release lever
7
front alignment notch
8
processor pin-1 indicator
9
rear alignment notch
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NOTICE: You must position the processor correctly in the socket to avoid permanent damage to the processor and the computer when you turn on the
computer.
NOTICE: Socket pins are delicate. To avoid damage, ensure that the processor is aligned properly with the socket, and do not use excessive force
when you install the processor. Be careful not to touch or bend the pins on the system board.
NOTICE: To avoid damage, ensure that the processor aligns properly with the socket, and do not use excessive force when you install the processor.
NOTICE: Ensure that you apply new thermal grease. New thermal grease is critical for ensuring adequate thermal bonding, which is a requirement for
optimal processor operation.
NOTICE: Ensure that the processor fan and heat sink assembly is correctly seated and secure.

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Replacing Drives
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Replacing the Hard Drive
Replacing the Optical Drive
Replacing the Media Card Reader
Replacing the FlexDock
Removing the FlexBay/FlexDock Break-Away Metal Plate
Replacing the FlexBay/FlexDock Drive Insert
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Replacing the Hard Drive
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
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3. Disconnect the power and data cables from the hard drive.
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4. Press the lever on the side of the hard drive bay and slide the drive out and lift to remove the drive from the chassis.
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5. To replace the hard drive, check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer.
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CAUTION: 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.
NOTE: The system does not support IDE devices.
NOTE: The 3.5-inch Media Card Reader is not interchangeable with the hard drive carrier.
NOTICE: If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep, back up your files before you begin this procedure.
NOTE: If you are not replacing the hard drive at this time, disconnect the other end of the data cable from the system board and set it aside. You
can use the data cable to install a hard drive at a later time.
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shoulder screws (4)
2
lever
3
system board connector (any available connector SATA0,
SATA1, SATA4, or SATA5)
4
power
cable
5
hard drive
6
slot (2)
7
serial ATA data cable
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NOTE: If removing this drive changes the drive configuration, you must ensure that the changes are reflected in system setup. When you restart
your computer, enter system setup (see System Setup), then go to the "Drives" section of the system setup and under Drive 0 through 3, set the
Drive to the correct configuration.
NOTICE: Ensure that you do not scratch the hard disk circuit board, while removing or replacing the hard drive.

6. Fix the four shoulder screws to the hard drive.
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7. Connect the power and data cables to the hard drive.
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8. Connect the power and data cables to the system board.
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9. Align the shoulder screws on the hard drive with the slots in the hard drive bay and place the hard drive into the hard drive bay.
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10. Slide the hard drive into the hard drive bay, till it snaps into place.
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11. Ensure that all the cables are properly connected and firmly seated.
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12. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
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13. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.
Replacing the Optical Drive
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
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3. Remove the front panel (see Replacing the Front Panel).
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4. Disconnect the power cable and the data cable from the back of the optical drive.
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5. Pull the lever gently to release the optical drive.
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6. Push and slide the optical drive out through the front of the computer.
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7. To replace the optical drive, fix the four shoulder screws on the optical drive.
1
optical drive
2
lever
NOTE: If you are uninstalling the only optical drive in your computer and will not replace it at this time, disconnect the data cable from the system
board and set it aside.

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8. Align the shoulder screw of the optical drive with the slots in the optical drive bay.
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9. Gently slide the optical drive till it snaps in place.
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10. Connect the power and data cables to the optical drive.
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11. Connect the power and data cables to the system board
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12. Replace the front panel (see Replacing the Front Panel).
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13. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
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14. Connect your computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and turn them on.
Replacing the Media Card Reader
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
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3. Remove the front panel (see Replacing the Front Panel).
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4. Remove the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive).
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5. Disconnect the FlexBay USB cable and the power cable from the back of the Media Card Reader and from the internal USB connector (F_USB5) on the
system board (see System Board Components).
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1
optical drive
2
screws (4)
NOTE: If you installed a new drive, see the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for the drive
operation.
1
optical drive
2
spring clamp
3
Media Card Reader

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6. Press the two spring clamps and slide out the Media Card Reader along with the FlexBay drive cage from the FlexBay slot.
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7. Remove the two screws holding the Media Card Reader in the FlexBay drive cage.
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8. Lift the Media Card Reader to separate it from the FlexBay drive cage.
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9. If you are not reinstalling the Media Card Reader:
a. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive)
b. Reinstall the FlexBay drive insert.
c. Replace the front panel (see Replacing the Front Panel').
d. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
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10. If you are installing a new Media Card Reader, remove the Media Card Reader from its packaging.
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11. Remove the FlexBay drive insert (see Replacing the FlexBay/FlexDock Drive Insert).
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12. Press the two spring clamps and slide out the FlexBay drive cage from the front of the system.
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13. Place the Media Card Reader in the FlexBay drive cage and slide it towards the cage notch to align the cage notch with the notch holes in the Media
Card Reader.
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14. Align the two screw holes on the Media Card Reader with the FlexBay drive cage.
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15. Tighten the two screws to secure the Media Card Reader in the FlexBay drive cage.
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16. Slide the FlexBay drive cage along with the Media Card Reader in the FlexBay slot till it snaps in place.
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17. Connect the FlexBay USB cable to the back of the Media Card Reader and to the internal USB connector (F_USB5) on the system board (see System
Board Components).
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18. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive).
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19. Replace the front panel (see Replacing the Front Panel).
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20. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
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21. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.
Replacing the FlexDock
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
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1
FlexBay drive cage
2
spring clamps (2)
3
cage notch (2)
4
Media Card Reader
5
screws(2)
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NOTE: Ensure that the Media Card Reader is installed before the FlexBay cable is connected.

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3. Remove the front panel (see Replacing the Front Panel).
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4. Remove the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive).
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5. Disconnect the FlexDock USB cable from the back of the FlexDock and from the internal USB connector (F_USB1) on the system board (see System Board
Components).
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6. Press the two spring clamps and slide out the FlexDock along with the FlexDock drive cage from the FlexDock slot.
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7. Remove the two screws holding the FlexDock in the FlexDock drive cage.
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8. Lift the FlexDock to separate it from the FlexDock drive cage.
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9. If you are not reinstalling the FlexDock:
a. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive)
b. Reinstall the FlexBay/FlexDock drive insert.
c. Replace the front panel (see Replacing the Front Panel').
d. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
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10. If you are installing a new FlexDock, remove the FlexDock from its packaging.
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11. Remove the FlexBay/FlexDock drive insert (see Replacing the FlexBay/FlexDock Drive Insert).
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12. Press the two spring clamps and slide out the FlexDock drive cage from the front of the system.
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13. Place the FlexDock in the FlexDock drive cage and slide it towards the cage notch to align the cage notch with the notch holes in the FlexDock.
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FlexDock cable
2
spring clamp
3
FlexDock
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FlexDock drive cage
2
spring clamps (2)
3
cage notch (2)
4
FlexDock
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screws(2)
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14. Align the two screw holes on the FlexDock with the FlexDock drive cage.
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15. Replace the two screws to secure the FlexDock in the FlexDock drive cage.
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16. Slide the FlexDock drive cage along with the FlexDock in the FlexDock slot till it snaps in place.
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17. Connect the FlexDock USB cable to the back of the FlexDock and to the internal USB connector (F_USB1) on the system board (see System Board
Components).
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18. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive).
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19. Replace the front panel (see Replacing the Front Panel).
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20. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
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21. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.
Removing the FlexBay/FlexDock 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.
Replacing the FlexBay/FlexDock Drive Insert
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1. Remove the front panel (see Replacing the Front Panel).
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NOTE: Ensure that the FlexDock is installed before the FlexDock cable is connected.
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front panel
2
FlexBay drive insert lever
3
FlexBay drive insert

2. Gently press on the FlexBay drive insert lever outward to release the lock.
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3. Pull the FlexBay drive insert away from the front panel.
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4. To replace the FlexBay drive insert, align the FlexBay drive insert in place.
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5. Push the insert lever towards the front panel till it snaps in place.
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NOTICE: To comply with FCC regulations, it is recommended that you replace the FlexBay drive insert whenever the FlexBay drive is removed from the
computer.