Dell XPS 430 User manual

Dell™XPS™430ServiceManual
Model DC01L
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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August 2008 Rev. A00
Technical Overview
Before You Begin
Removing the Computer Cover
Replacing Memory Module(s)
Replacing PCI and PCI Express Cards
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 Computer Cover
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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Replacing the Battery
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To replace the battery:
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1. Enter the system setup program and record the values for all the screens (see Entering System Setup) so that you can restore the correct settings after
installing the new battery.
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2. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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3. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).
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4. Locate the battery socket (see System Board Components).
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5. Remove the battery by carefully prying it out of its socket with your fingers or with a blunt, nonconducting object, such as a plastic screwdriver.
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6. Insert the new battery into the socket with the side labeled "+" facing up, and then snap the battery into place.
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7. Replace the computer cover. (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
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8. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.
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9. Enter system setup and restore the settings you recorded in step 1 (see Entering System Setup).
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10. Properly dispose of the old battery. See the safety instructions that shipped with your computer for battery disposal information.
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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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coin-cell battery
2
tab
3
battery socket

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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 Quick Reference 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 PCI and PCI Express Cards
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Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards
Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards
Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards
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Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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2. Uninstall the card's driver and software from the operating system. For more information, see the Quick Reference Guide.
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3. If necessary, disconnect any external cables connected to the card.
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4. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).
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5. If present on your computer, rotate the lever on the chassis wall upward.
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6. Press the two release tabs on the card retention door towards each other and pivot the door open. The door is hinged and remains in the open
position.
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7. If your computer has a card retention bracket to secure the x16 card, press the release tab downward gently, and then pivot the bracket upward to
access the card slots.
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 door
2
release tabs (2)
3
lever on chassis wall (may not be present on all computers)
4
filler bracket
5
alignment guide
6
alignment bar
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release tab
2
card retention bracket
3
card retention door

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8. If you are removing a PCI Express card, press the securing tab on the card slot to remove the card.
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9. If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening.
If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in the Quick Reference Guide).
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10. Push the card retention bracket back into its original position; push the tip of the bracket so the release tab clicks into place.
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11. Close the card retention door to secure the card(s).
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12. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
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13. Connect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.
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14. To complete the removal procedure, see Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards.
Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the computer cover. See Removing the Computer Cover.
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3. If present on your computer, rotate the lever on the chassis wall upward.
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4. Press the two release tabs on the card retention door towards each other and pivot the door open. The door is hinged and remains in the open
position.
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5. If your computer includes a card retention bracket to secure the x16 card, press the release tab downward gently and then pivot the bracket upward to
access the card slots.
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6. If you are installing a new card, remove the filler bracket to create a card-slot opening, and then go to step 8.
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7. If you are replacing a card that is already installed in the computer, remove the existing card. See Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards.
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8. Prepare the card for installation.
See the documentation that came with the card for information on configuring the card, making internal connections, or otherwise customizing it for your
computer.
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9. If you are installing the card into the x16 card connector, position the card so that the securing slot is aligned with the securing tab.
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PCI Express x16 card slot
2
PCI Express x16 card
3
securing tab
4
PCI Express x1 card
5
PCI Express x1 card slot
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NOTICE: Ensure that you release the securing tab to unseat the card. If the card is not removed correctly, the system board may be damaged.
NOTE: 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: For full-length PCI-E cards, if a "piano" bracket is present on your computer you need to rotate it down into place.
CAUTION: Some network adapters automatically start the computer when they are connected to a network. To guard against electrical shock, be
sure to unplug your computer from its electrical outlet before installing any cards.

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10. Place the card in the connector and press down firmly. Ensure that the card is fully seated in the slot.
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11. Ensure that:
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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12. If you removed a card retention bracket, snap it into place, securing the PCI Express card.
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13. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
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14. Connect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.
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15. To complete the installation, see Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards.
Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards
NOTICE: Ensure that you release the securing tab to seat the card. If the card is not installed correctly, you may damage the system board.
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fully seated card
2
not fully seated card
3
bracket within slot
4
bracket caught outside of slot
5
alignment bar
6
alignment guide
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release tab
2
card retention bracket
3
card retention door
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.
NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug the cable into the computer.
NOTE: For information on location of connectors, see the Quick Reference 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 Onboard Devices
and select Integrated
1. Enter system setup (see
System Setup).
2. Go to Onboard Devices
and select Integrated

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Audio, and then change
the setting to Off.
3. Connect the external
audio devices to the
sound card's connectors.
Audio, and then change
the setting to On.
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 Onboard Devices
and select Integrated
NIC, and then change
the setting to Off.
3. Connect the network
cable to the network
card's connector.
1. Enter system setup (see
System Setup).
2. Go to Onboard Devices
and select Integrated
NIC, and then change
the setting to On.
3. Connect the network
cable to the integrated
network connector.

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Replacing the Computer Cover
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1. Ensure that all cables are connected, and fold cables out of the way.
Gently pull the power cables toward you so that they do not get caught underneath the drives.
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2. Ensure that no tools or extra parts are left inside the computer.
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3. Lower the cover into place:
a. Pivot the cover down.
b. Press down on the right side of the cover until it closes.
c. Press down on the left side of the cover until it closes.
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4. Ensure that both sides of the cover are locked. If not, repeat all of step 3.
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5. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.
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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: Do not operate your equipment with any cover(s) (including computer covers, front panel, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.)
removed.

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Removing the Computer Cover
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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2. If you have installed a security cable, remove it from the security cable slot.
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3. Lay your computer on its side with the computer cover facing up.
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4. Pull back the cover release latch on the top panel.
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5. Grip the sides of the computer cover and pivot the cover up.
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6. Lift the cover away and set it aside in a secure location.
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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 desktop space.
NOTICE: Ensure that you are working on a level, protected surface to avoid scratching either the computer or the surface on which it is resting.
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cover release latch
2
computer cover
3
hinge tabs (3)

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Replacing Drives
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Replacing a Hard Drive
Replacing the Drive Panel
Replacing an Optical Drive
Replacing a Media Card Reader
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Replacing a Hard Drive
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).
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3. Disconnect the power and data cables from the drive.
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4. Press in on the tabs on each side of the drive and slide the drive up and out.
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5. If removing this drive changes the drive configuration, you must ensure that the changes are reflected in the BIOS. When you restart your computer,
enter system setup (see System Setup). On the setup screen go to the "Drives" section and set the SATA ports (SATA 0 through 4) to the correct
configuration.
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6. Unpack the replacement hard drive, and prepare it for installation.
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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power cable
2
hard drive cable
1
tabs (2)
2
hard drive

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7. Check the documentation that came with the drive to verify that the drive is configured for your computer.
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8. If your replacement hard drive does not have the hard-drive bracket attached, remove the bracket from the old hard drive by unsnapping it from the
drive.
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9. Snap the hard-drive bracket onto the replacement hard drive.
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10. Install the hard drive into the computer by sliding the drive into place until it clicks into place.
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11. Connect the power and hard drive cables to the hard drive.
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12. Checkallconnectorstobecertainthattheyareproperlycabledandfirmlyseated.
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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 electrical outlets, and then turn them on.
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15. If installing this drive changes the drive configuration, ensure that you reflect these changes in the BIOS. When you restart your computer, enter system
setup (see System Setup). On the setup screen go to the "Drives" section and set the SATA ports (SATA 0 through 4) to the correct configuration.
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16. See the documentation that came with the hard drive for instructions about installing any software required for the operation of the hard drive.
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Installing a Hard Drive in the FlexBay
The top FlexBay drive on your system can hold an additional hard drive.
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).
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3. Remove the drive panel (see Replacing the Drive Panel).
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4. Remove the shoulder screws from the inside of the drive-panel insert and attach the screws to the new drive (see Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert).
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5. Turn the FlexBay knob on the cage by 90 degrees, in the anti-clockwise direction.
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hard drive
2
hard-drive bracket
1
hard drive
2
sliding plate lever
3
flexbay knob (default position)
NOTICE: Ensure the FlexBay knob is turned in the anticlockwise direction, failing which can result in the knob being broken.
NOTE: Turning the FlexBay knob once opens up the drive space to accommodate a larger device like a hard drive. The knob at this stage is in a
horizontal position.

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6. Pull the sliding plate lever down and hold in place.
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7. Slide the hard drive into the flex bay drive until the sliding plate clicks into place and the drive snaps into position.
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8. Attach the power and hard drive cables to the hard drive.
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9. Replace the drive panel (see Replacing the Drive Panel).
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10. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
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Removing a Hard Drive From the FlexBay
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).
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3. Remove the drive panel (see Replacing the Drive Panel).
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4. Disconnect the power and hard-drive cables from the back of the drive.
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5. Pull the sliding plate down and hold in place.
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6. Slide the hard drive out of the FlexBay.
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7. Turn the FlexBay knob to its default position. See the illustration for Installing a Hard Drive in the FlexBay to note the default FlexBay knob position.
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8. Replace the drive panel (see Replacing the Drive Panel).
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9. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
Replacing the Drive Panel
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).
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3. Grasping the lever on the sliding plate, pull the sliding plate downward and hold in place.
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NOTICE: Ensure the FlexBay knob is turned in the anticlockwise direction, failing which can result in the knob being broken.
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sliding plate lever
2
sliding plate
3
drive panel
NOTE: The sliding plate secures and releases the drive panel and helps to secure the drives. Push from the inside and pivot the drive panel to the left to
release the panel from its side hinges.

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4. The drive panel clicks open. Gently ease it out and set it aside in a secure location.
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5. To replace the drive panel:
a. Align the drive panel tabs with the side-door hinges.
b. Rotate the drive panel towards the computer until the sliding plate lever clicks into place and the drive panel snaps into place on the front panel.
c. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover.
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Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert
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1. Remove the drive panel (see Replacing the Drive Panel).
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2. Turn the drive panel around to find and hold both outer edges of the
drive-panel insert tab. Pull the drive-panel insert tabs inwards to ease it out of the latches that hold it in place.
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3. Set the drive-panel insert aside in a secure location.
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4. To replace the drive-panel insert:
a. Align the notches on the drive-panel insert to the corresponding slots on the drive panel and snap into place.
b. Ensure that the drive-panel insert is correctly seated in the drive panel.
Replacing an Optical Drive
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).
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3. Remove the drive panel (see Replacing the Drive Panel).
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4. Disconnect the power cable and the optical drive data cable from the back of the drive.
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drive panel
2
drive-panel insert tab (2)
3
drive-panel insert
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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5. Pull the sliding plate towards the bottom of the system and hold; then, slide the drive out through the front of the computer.
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6. If you are not replacing the drive, replace the drive panel insert (see Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert), and then go to step 8.
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7. If you are installing a new drive:
a. Remove the drive panel insert (see Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert).
b. Remove three shoulder screws from the inside of the drive-panel insert and attach the screws to the new drive.
c. Slide the drive into the drive bay until the drive clicks into position.
d. Connect the power cable and the optical drive data cable to the drive.
e. Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to provide airflow for the fan and cooling vents.
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8. Replace the drive panel (see Replacing the Drive Panel).
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9. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
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10. Connect your computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and then turn them on.
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optical drive cable
2
power cable
3
system board
1
sliding plate
2
optical drive
1
optical drive
2
shoulder screws (3)

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11. Verify that your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" in the Quick Reference Guide).
Replacing a 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 Removing the Computer Cover).
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3. Remove the drive panel (see Replacing the Drive Panel).
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4. Disconnect the USB cable from the back of the Media Card Reader. Disconnect the other end of the cable from the USB connector (FLEXBAY) on the
system board (see System Board Components).
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5. Pull the sliding plate towards the bottom of the system and hold; then, slide the drive out through the front of the computer.
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6. If you are not reinstalling the Media Card Reader, replace the drive panel insert (see Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert) and go to step 8.
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7. If you are installing a new Media Card Reader:
a. Remove the drive panel insert (see Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert).
b. Remove the Media Card Reader from its packaging.
c. Remove the shoulder screws from the inside of the drive-panel insert and attach the screws to the new Media Card Reader.
NOTICE: Carefully note the routing of each cable before you disconnect it, so that you are sure to re-route cables correctly. An incorrectly routed or a
disconnected cable could lead to computer problems.
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Media Card Reader (not present on all computers)
2
USB cable
1
sliding plate
2
sliding plate lever
3
Media Card Reader (not present on all computers)
NOTICE: Ensure the FlexBay knob is turned in the anticlockwise direction, failing which can result in the knob being broken.
NOTE: If you have already installed an additional hard drive in the FlexBay and you want to replace it with a Media Card Reader, ensure that the
FlexBay knob is rotated anticlockwise, back to its default vertical position. See the illustration for Installing a Hard Drive in the FlexBay.

d. Gently slide the Media Card Reader into the drive bay, till it clicks in securely.
e. Connect the USB cable to the back of the Media Card Reader and to the USB connector (FLEXBAY) on the system board (see System Board
Components).
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8. Replace the drive panel (see Replacing the Drive Panel).
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9. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
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10. Turn on the system and enter system setup (see System Setup).
If you removed a Media Card Reader —Set the USB for FlexBay value to OFF.
If you installed a Media Card Reader —Set the USB for FlexBay value to ON.
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1
Media Card Reader
2
screws (4)
NOTE: EnsurethattheMediaCardReaderisinstalledbeforeconnectingtheUSBcable.

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Replacing Fans
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Replacing the Processor Airflow Shroud Assembly
Replacing the Processor Fan Cage
Replacing the Processor Fan
Replacing the Card Fan
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Replacing the Processor Airflow Shroud Assembly
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).
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3. Loosen the two captive screws securing the processor airflow shroud to the chassis, then pivot the shroud forward and ease it out of the hinges.
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4. If present on your computer, remove the card retention bracket (see Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards).
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5. Lift the processor airflow shroud out of the computer, and set it aside.
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6. To replace the processor airflow shroud, align the hinge slots on the processor airflow shroud with the hinge guides on the system board.
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7. Align the other side of the processor airflow shroud towards the processor fan, and then tighten the two captive screws.
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8. If you removed a card retention bracket, snap it back into place (see Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards).
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9. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
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10. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
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.
CAUTION: The processor heat sink can get very hot during normal operation. Be sure that the heat sink has had sufficient time to cool before you
touch it.
1
processor airflow shroud
2
captive screws (2)
NOTICE: The processor heat sink is attached to the processor airflow shroud. When you remove the airflow shroud, lay it upside down or on its side to
avoid damaging the heat sink thermal interface.

Replacing the Processor Fan Cage
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).
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3. Remove the processor airflow shroud (see Replacing the Processor Airflow Shroud Assembly).
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4. Disconnect the processor fan cable from the FAN_CPU connector on the system board (see System Board Components).
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5. Lift and hold the release tab present at the bottom of the processor fan cage, press down on top of the cage and slide it towards the back of the
computer.
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6. Ease the cage out of the housing.
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7. To replace the processor fan cage, orient the processor fan power cable downward; insert the tabs along the bottom of the processor fan cage into the
corresponding slots on the cage housing and slide the processor fan cage towards the front of the computer, until it snaps into place.
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8. Connect the processor fan cable to the FAN_CPU connector on the system board (see System Board Components).
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9. Replace the processor airflow shroud (see Replacing the Processor Airflow Shroud Assembly).
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10. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
Replacing the Processor Fan
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).
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3. Remove the processor airflow shroud (see Replacing the Processor Airflow Shroud Assembly).
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4. Disconnect the processor fan cable from the FAN_CPU connector on the system board (see System Board Components).
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5. Remove the processor fan cage from the cage housing (see Replacing the Processor Fan Cage).
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6. Release the two tabs at the top and the bottom of the processor fan cage.
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7. Carefully pull on the two bottom corners of the fan to detach the four rubber grommets securing the fan to the processor fan cage.

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8. To replace the processor fan, orient the fan power cable downward. Align the rubber grommets in the fan with the holes in each corner of the processor
airflow shroud, then pull the grommets through until they snap into place.
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9. Replace the processor fan cage into the cage housing (see Replacing the Processor Fan Cage).
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10. Connect the fan cable to the FAN_CPU connector on the system board (see System Board Components).
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11. Replace the processor airflow shroud (see Replacing the Processor Airflow Shroud Assembly).
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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 Card Fan
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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).
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3. Remove any full-length expansion cards (see Replacing PCI and PCI Express Cards).
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4. Disconnect the fan cable from the FAN_CARD_CAGE connector on the system board (see System Board Components).
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5. Lift and hold the tab present at the bottom of the fan cage. Pressing the top of the cage, slide it towards the back of the computer. Gently ease the
cage out of the groove.
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6. One by one, carefully pull on each corner of the fan to detach the four rubber grommets securing the fan to the fan cage.
1
fan cage
2
rubber grommet (4)
3
processor fan
4
release tabs (2)
NOTE: Airflow direction and orientation are shown on the side of the fan.
1
fan cage
2
tab
1
card fan
2
rubber grommet (4)
3
card fan cage