Dell Studio XPS 435T / 9000 User manual

DellStudioXPS™435T/9000ServiceManual
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Model: DCRM
July2009Rev.A01
Technical Overview
Before You Begin
Replacing the Computer Cover
Replacing the Front Panel
Replacing the Badge Back Light
Replacing Memory Module(s)
Replacing Drives
Replacing a PCI Express Card
Replacing Fans
Replacing the Processor
Replacing the System Board
Replacing the Battery
Replacing the Power Supply
Replacing the Top Cover
Replacing the I/O Panel
System Setup
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

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Replacing the Badge Back Light
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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. Press the tabs away from the badge back light and lift the badge back light away from the front panel.
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5. To replace the badge back light, align the holes in the badge back light to the projections on the front panel.
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6. Press the badge back light down until it clicks in place.
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7. Reconnect the badge back light cable.
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8. Replace the front panel (see Replacing the Front Panel).
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9. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
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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.
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badge back light
2
badge back light cable
3
tabs (3)
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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 following tools:
lSmall flat-blade screwdriver
lSmall Phillips screwdriver
lBIOS upgrade CD or the BIOS executable update program available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com
Turning Off Your Computer
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1. Save and close all open files and exit all open programs.
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2. Click the Windows Vista Start button , in the lower-left corner of the desktop, click the arrow , in the lower-right corner of the Start menu, and
then click Shut Down.
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3. The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process is complete.
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4. 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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CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer.
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.
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: 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.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer.

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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 computer is unplugged to ground the system board.
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CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device.
CAUTION: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back
of the computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate static electricity, which could harm internal
components.

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Replacing a PCI Express Card
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Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI Express Card
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1. To remove a PCI card, uninstall the PCI Express card's driver and software from the operating system.
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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. Pull and lift the expansion card retainer away from the computer.If applicable, disconnect any cables connected to the card.
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5. Press the tabs of the PCI support bracket and push the bracket to the back of the computer until it clicks into the slots on the back of the computer.
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.
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expansion card retainer
1
PCI card
2
PCI support bracket
3
slots (2)
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6. For a PCI card, grasp the card by its top corners, and then ease it out of its connector.
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7. For a PCI Express x16 card, push the securing tab and grasp the card by its top corners. Ease the card out of its connector.
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8. If you are not replacing a card install a filler bracket in empty card-slot opening.
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9. Remove the filler bracket to create a card-slot opening (if applicable).
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10. Prepare the card for installation.
See the documentation that came with the card for information on configuring, customizing, and making internal connections on the card.
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11. Align the card with the connector.
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12. Place the card in the connector and press down firmly. Ensure that the card is fully seated in the slot.
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13. If applicable, connect any cables that should be attached to the card.
See the documentation for the card for information about the card's cable connections.
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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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CAUTION: 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.
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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alignment bar
2
fully-seated card
3
not fully-seated card
4
alignment guide
5
bracket within slot
6
bracket caught outside of slot
CAUTION: 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.

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14. Press and push the tabs of the PCI support bracket until its clicks into the filler brackets.
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15. Press the tabs and push the expansion card retainer until it clicks into place.
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16. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
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17. Connect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.
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18. To complete the installation, see Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI Express Card.
Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI Express Card
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PCI support bracket
2
filler bracket
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 Advanced Chipset
Features 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 Advanced Chipset
Features 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 Advanced Chipset
Features 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 Advanced Chipset
Features 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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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. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.
CAUTION: 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 the computer on its side with the computer cover facing up.
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3. Open the padlock, if applicable.
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4. Remove the two thumb screws securing the computer cover.
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5. Slide the cover towards the back of the computer, and lift the computer cover away from the computer.
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6. Set the computer cover aside in a secure location.
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7. To replace the computer cover, perform the removal procedure in reverse order.
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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.
CAUTION: Ensure that sufficient space exists to support the computer with the cover removed—at least 30 cm (1 ft.) of desk top space.
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thumb screws (2)
2
computer cover
3
front of the computer
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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 power connector for the processor (PWR2) and main power connector (PWR1) on the system board (see System
Board Components).
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4. Remove the processor fan and heat sink assembly from the computer (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, and 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,becarefulnottotouchtheundersideoftheprocessor.
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.
CAUTION: 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 call for technical assistance, see the Setup Guide.
WARNING: Despite having a plastic shield, the processor fan and heat sink assembly may be very hot during normal operation. Ensure 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
CAUTION: 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.
CAUTION: 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. Orient the front and back alignment-notches on the processor with the front and back 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. Set 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.
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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 to the power for processor connector (PWR2) and the main power connector (PWR1) on the system board (see System Board
Components).
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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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tab
2
processor cover
3
alignment notch (2)
4
processor
5
socket
6
center cover latch
7
release lever
8
processor pin-1 indicator
CAUTION: 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.
CAUTION: 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 replace the processor. Be careful not to touch or bend the pins on the system board.
CAUTION: To avoid damage, ensure that the processor aligns properly with the socket, and do not use excessive force when you install the
processor.
NOTE: Ensure that the tab on the processor cover is positioned underneath the center cover latch on the socket.
CAUTION: 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.
CAUTION: 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
Replacing the FlexDock Drive Insert
Replacing the Metal Filler
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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. Remove the two screws securing the hard drive to the chassis.
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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.
NOTE: The system board does not support IDE devices.
NOTE: The 3.5-inch FlexDock is not interchangeable with the hard drive carrier.
CAUTION: 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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hard drive
2
screws (2)
3
system board connector
4
power cable
5
data cable
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CAUTION: Ensure that you do not scratch the hard disk's circuit board, while removing or replacing the hard drive.

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5. Slide the drive out towards the back of the computer.
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6. To replace the hard drive, check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer.
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7. Slide the hard drive into the hard drive bay.
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8. Align the two screw holes on the hard drive with the screw holes on the hard drive bay.
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9. Replace the two screws that secure the hard drive to the chassis.
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10. Connect the power and data cables to the hard drive.
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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 and data cables from the optical drive.
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5. Remove the two screws securing the optical drive to the chassis.
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6. Push and slide the optical drive out through the front of the computer.
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7. If you are not replacing the drive:
a. Replace the drive panel insert (see Replacing the Metal Filler).
b. Go to step 13.
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8. If you are replacing the optical drive or installing a new one, remove the screw from the old optical drive and insert it into the new drive.
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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screws (2)
2
optical drive
3
power cable
4
data cable

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9. Insert the optical drive into the chassis and slide it into place.
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10. Align the screw holes in the optical drive with the screw holes in the optical drive bay.
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11. Replace the two screws that secure the optical drive to the chassis.
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12. Connect the power and data cables to the optical drive.
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13. Replace the front panel (see Replacing the Front Panel).
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14. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
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15. 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 screw that secures the Media Card Reader to the chassis.
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5. Push and slide the Media Card Reader out through the front of the computer.
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6. Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the Media Card Reader.
NOTE: If you installed a new drive, see the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive
operation.
NOTE: If you are removing the Media Card Reader 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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7. If you are not replacing the Media Card Reader go to step 12.
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8. If you are replacing the Media Card Reader or installing a new one, slide the Media Card Reader into place.
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9. Align the screw hole in the Media Card Reader with the screw hole in the chassis.
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10. Replace the screw that secures the Media Card Reader to the chassis.
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11. Connect the power and data cables to the Media Card Reader.
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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 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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3. Remove the front panel (see Replacing the Front Panel).
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4. Remove the two screws securing the FlexDock.
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5. Disconnect the power cable from the FlexDock Power connector.
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6. Disconnect the FlexDock USB cable from the connector (JUSB4 or JUSB5) on the system board (see System Board Components).
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7. Slide the FlexDock out through the front of the computer.
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system board connector
2
power cable
3
data cable
4
Media Card Reader
5
screw
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NOTE: If you are not replacing the FlexDock 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 FlexDock at a later time.

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8. If you are not replacing the FlexDock, replace the metal filler if applicable (see Replacing the Metal Filler) and proceed with step 15.
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9. If you are installing a new FlexDock:
a. Remove the metal filler, if applicable (see Replacing the Metal Filler).
b. Remove the FlexDock drive insert, if applicable (see Replacing the FlexDock Drive Insert).
c. Remove the FlexDock from its packaging.
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10. Gently slide the FlexDock into place in the FlexDock bay.
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11. Connect the FlexDock USB cable to the connector (JUSB4 or JUSB5) on the system board (see System Board Components).
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12. Connect the power cable to the FlexDock power connector.
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13. Align the screw holes on the FlexDock with the screw holes on the FlexDock bay.
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14. Replace the two screws that secure the FlexDock to the chassis.
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15. Replace the front panel (see Replacing the Front Panel).
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16. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
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17. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.
Replacing the FlexDock Drive Insert
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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. To remove the FlexDock drive insert, spread the tabs apart and pull the FlexDock drive insert away from the front panel.
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5. To replace the FlexDock drive insert, align the FlexDock drive insert with the FlexDock drive insert slot in the front panel.
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power cable
2
screws (2)
3
FlexDock
4
USB cable
CAUTION: To comply with FCC regulations, it is recommended that you replace the FlexDock drive insert whenever the FlexDock is removed from
the computer.

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6. Push the tabs to lock the FlexDock drive insert.
Replacing the Metal Filler
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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. To remove the metal filler, pull the metal filler away from the computer.
1
front panel
2
tabs(2)
3
FlexDock drive insert
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CAUTION: To comply with FCC regulations, it is recommended that you replace the metal filler whenever the FlexDock or optical drive is removed
from the computer.
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metal filler

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5. To replace the metal filler, align the metal filler along the edges of the empty slot of the FlexDock or an optical drive and push the metal filler until it locks
into place.
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Replacing Fans
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Replacing the Chassis Fan
Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly
Replacing the Front Fan
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Replacing the Chassis Fan
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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 chassis fan cable from the fan connector (SYSFAN1) on the system board (see System Board Components).
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4. Remove the four screws securing the chassis fan.
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5. Lift the chassis fan away from the computer.
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6. To replace the chassis fan, slide it in place towards the back of the computer.
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7. Replace the four screws that secure the chassis fan.
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8. Connect the chassis fan cable to the fan connector (SYSFAN1) on the system board (see System Board Components).
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9. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly
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.
CAUTION: Do not touch the fan blades when you are removing the chassis fan. This could damage the fan.
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chassis fan cable
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screws (4)