Dell Precision T5500 Service Manual
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Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual Working on Your Computer Adding and Replacing Parts Specifications Diagnostics About Memory About Your System Board System Setup Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A - Dell Precision T5500 | Service Manual - Page 2
About Memory Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual Memory Modules Supported Memory Configurations Memory Subsystem Memory Slots Memory Population Rules WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices - Dell Precision T5500 | Service Manual - Page 3
consists of three DDR3 memory channels attached to each processor. All single-processor configurations have six DIMM slots (two per channel) attached to the primary processor located on the system board. Dual-processor configurations require an optional riser card that contains the secondary - Dell Precision T5500 | Service Manual - Page 4
population would be DIMM1=2GB, DIMM2=1GB, DIMM3=1GB, DIMM4=empty, DIMM5=empty, DIMM6=empty. Dual CPU configurations (6 DIMM slots on MB plus 3 DIMM slots on Riser) l If configuration contains DIMMs of all the same size, populate in the following order: MB_DIMM1, Riser_DIMM1, MB_DIMM2, Riser_DIMM2 - Dell Precision T5500 | Service Manual - Page 5
Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual System Board Schematic Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Settings System Board Schematic 1 Main Power Connector (POWER1) 15 Type A USB Port (INT_USB2) 2 SATA Connectors (SATA0-4) 16 CPU Riser 2 (CPU2_RSR2) 3 Password Jumper (PSWD) 17 CPU Riser - Dell Precision T5500 | Service Manual - Page 6
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: The computer must be disconnected from the password jumper to pins 1 and 2 of the CMOS jumper. 6. Plug in AC power to the system and wait ten seconds for the CMOS to clear. 7. Move the 2-pin - Dell Precision T5500 | Service Manual - Page 7
System Setup Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual POST Keystrokes Boot Menu Entering System Setup System Setup Navigation Keystrokes POST Keystrokes Your computer has several keystroke options available during the POST process at the Dell™ Logo screen. Keystroke < F2> < F12> or < - Dell Precision T5500 | Service Manual - Page 8
Exit BIOS Change a setting Select field to change Cancel a modification Reset defaults -Remain in Setup, Save/Exit, Discard/Exit Left- and right-arrow keys < - Dell Precision T5500 | Service Manual - Page 9
Diagnostics Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual Dell Diagnostics Power Button Light Codes Diagnostic Light Codes Pre-POST Diagnostic Light Patterns POST Diagnostic Light Patterns Beep Codes Dell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell Diagnostics It is recommended that you print these procedures before - Dell Precision T5500 | Service Manual - Page 10
normal power state of a functioning machine. The BIOS will turn the light to this state to indicate it has started fetching opcodes. Diagnostic Light Codes Four (4) single color lights are incorporated on the front control panel to serve as a diagnostic aid for troubleshooting systems exhibiting - Dell Precision T5500 | Service Manual - Page 11
system component such as CPU, VRM, PSU, or MEMORY RISER. Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved POST Diagnostic Light Patterns All POST codes except S0 are accompanied by a Solid Green Power light state. If the power light is not green, see Pre-POST Diagnostic Light Patterns. State S0a S0e - Dell Precision T5500 | Service Manual - Page 12
-access memory (NVRAM). If the system loses power and beeps constantly when you turn it back on, the BIOS is probably corrupted. System Beep Codes Beep Code Description Beep Code Description 1-1-2 CPU register test in progress 2-4-3 1st 64 K RAM chip or data line failure - bit E 1-1-3 CMOS - Dell Precision T5500 | Service Manual - Page 13
or data line failure - bit B 2-4-1 1st 64 K RAM chip or data line failure - bit C 2-4-2 1st 64 K RAM chip or data line failure - bit D 4-2-4 4-3-1 4-3-2 4-3-3 4-3-4 4-4-1 4-4-4 Unexpected interrupt in Protected Mode RAM test in progress or failure above address 0FFFFh No memory in Bank 0 Interval - Dell Precision T5500 | Service Manual - Page 14
Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual Cover Battery Drives Bezel Hard Drive Tray Front Fan Assembly Memory Card Reader Memory Dual Processor Riser (Optional) System Board I/O Data Cable Chassis Intrusion Switch Front Bezel Hard Drive Floppy Drive Optical Drive Expansion Cards Heat Sink and Processor - Dell Precision T5500 | Service Manual - Page 15
Specifications Dell Precision™ T5500/T5500n Service Manual Processors System Information Memory Video Audio Expansion Bus Drives Connectors Controls and Lights Power Physical Environmental NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your Tablet-PC, click - Dell Precision T5500 | Service Manual - Page 16
fan PCI PCI-X PCI Express x8 PCI Express x16 Front panel control (USB included) Front panel audio HDA header Processor Memory Power 12 V Power (Depending on video card) DVI connector Display port RJ-45 connector USB 2.0 compliant Two internal connectors Two in front Six at the back Stereo support - Dell Precision T5500 | Service Manual - Page 17
Network activity light (on integrated network adapter) Power DC power supply: Wattage Voltage Coin-cell battery Physical Maximum shock: Operating Storage Altitude (maximum): Operating Storage Airborne contaminant level Yellow blinking light 875 W 100 240 VAC, 50 60 Hz, 12.0 A 3V CR2032 lithium - Dell Precision T5500 | Service Manual - Page 18
Battery Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual 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. Removing the Battery - Dell Precision T5500 | Service Manual - Page 19
5. Remove the coin-cell from the computer. - Dell Precision T5500 | Service Manual - Page 20
Cover Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual 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. Removing the Cover 1. - Dell Precision T5500 | Service Manual - Page 21
4. Remove the cover from the computer. - Dell Precision T5500 | Service Manual - Page 22
Hard-drive Bezel Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual 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. Removing - Dell Precision T5500 | Service Manual - Page 23
4. Remove the hard drive bezel. - Dell Precision T5500 | Service Manual - Page 24
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Front Bezel Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual 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. Removing the - Dell Precision T5500 | Service Manual - Page 26
4. Slide the front bezel toward the top of the computer. 5. Remove the front bezel from the computer. - Dell Precision T5500 | Service Manual - Page 27
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Front Fan Assembly Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual 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. Removing - Dell Precision T5500 | Service Manual - Page 29
6. Remove the screw that secures the front fan assembly. 7. Remove the fan assembly from the computer - Dell Precision T5500 | Service Manual - Page 30
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Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual 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 bezel. 5. Connect the power and data cables to the - Dell Precision T5500 | Service Manual - Page 32
Hard Drives Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual 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. Removing the - Dell Precision T5500 | Service Manual - Page 33
4. Disconnect the power cable from the first hard drive. 5. Disconnect the data cable from the first hard drive. - Dell Precision T5500 | Service Manual - Page 34
6. Lift the two blue hard drive release tabs. 7. Remove the first hard drive assembly from the computer. Repeat these steps for any other installed hard drives. - Dell Precision T5500 | Service Manual - Page 35
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Hard Drive Tray Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual 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. Lifting the - Dell Precision T5500 | Service Manual - Page 37
4. Lift and rotate the hard drive tray toward the bottom of the computer. - Dell Precision T5500 | Service Manual - Page 38
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Chassis Intrusion Switch Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual 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. - Dell Precision T5500 | Service Manual - Page 40
4. Disconnect the intrusion switch cable from the system board. 5. Slide the intrusion switch toward the center of the computer. - Dell Precision T5500 | Service Manual - Page 41
6. Remove the intrusion switch from the computer. - Dell Precision T5500 | Service Manual - Page 42
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I/O Data Cable Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual 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. Removing the - Dell Precision T5500 | Service Manual - Page 44
Memory and Memory Shroud Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual 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. - Dell Precision T5500 | Service Manual - Page 45
5. Using your thumbs, gently push down on the memory module retention clips to release the module from the connector on the system board. 6. Lift the first memory module straight up and out of the computer, and repeat for any remaining memory modules. - Dell Precision T5500 | Service Manual - Page 46
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Memory Card Reader Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual 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. Removing - Dell Precision T5500 | Service Manual - Page 48
Optical Drive Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual 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. Removing the - Dell Precision T5500 | Service Manual - Page 49
4. Disconnect the data cable from the back of the optical drive. 5. Press down on the sliding-plate lever and hold. - Dell Precision T5500 | Service Manual - Page 50
6. Slide the optical drive out of the front of the chassis, and remove from the computer. - Dell Precision T5500 | Service Manual - Page 51
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Heat Sink and Processor Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual 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. - Dell Precision T5500 | Service Manual - Page 53
5. Lift the heat sink straight up and remove the heat sink from the computer. 6. Press down and out on the processor release lever to release the processor. - Dell Precision T5500 | Service Manual - Page 54
7. Lift the processor cover. 8. Lift the processor straight up and remove it from the computer. - Dell Precision T5500 | Service Manual - Page 55
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Dual Processor Riser (Optional) Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual 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/ - Dell Precision T5500 | Service Manual - Page 57
4. Carefully slide the dual processor riser halfway out. 5. Disconnect the power cable from the dual processor board. - Dell Precision T5500 | Service Manual - Page 58
6. Remove the dual processor riser completely from the computer. 7. Disconnect the dual processor fan cable from the dual processor board. - Dell Precision T5500 | Service Manual - Page 59
8. While pressing on the blue release tab, remove the dual processor fan assembly from the dual processor assembly. 9. Gently press down on the memory module release tabs to release the first dual processor memory module from the connector. - Dell Precision T5500 | Service Manual - Page 60
10. Remove the first memory module from the dual processor board, and repeat with any remaining memory modules. 11. Disconnect the dual processor heat sink fan cable from the dual processor board. - Dell Precision T5500 | Service Manual - Page 61
12. Loosen the four captive screws on the dual processor heat sink/fan assembly. 13. Remove the dual processor heat sink fan assembly from the dual processor riser board. - Dell Precision T5500 | Service Manual - Page 62
14. Release the dual processor cover by pressing down and out on the release arm. 15. Open the dual processor cover. - Dell Precision T5500 | Service Manual - Page 63
16. Remove the dual processor from the dual processor board. - Dell Precision T5500 | Service Manual - Page 64
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Power Supply Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual 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. Removing the - Dell Precision T5500 | Service Manual - Page 66
4. Rotate the expansion card retention arm toward the outside of the computer. 5. Disconnect the power supply cable from the power supply. - Dell Precision T5500 | Service Manual - Page 67
6. Push down and hold the power supply release clip (1), then slide the power supply toward the center of the computer (2). 7. Remove the power supply from the system at an angle. - Dell Precision T5500 | Service Manual - Page 68
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System Board Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual 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. Removing the - Dell Precision T5500 | Service Manual - Page 70
10. Disconnect the intrusion switch cable from the system board. 11. Disconnect the I/O data cable from the system board. - Dell Precision T5500 | Service Manual - Page 71
12. Disconnect the hard drive and optical drive data cables from the system board. 13. Disconnect the power supply cable from the system board. - Dell Precision T5500 | Service Manual - Page 72
14. Disconnect the power supply data cable from the system board. 15. Remove the three screws that secure the dual processor riser to the system board. - Dell Precision T5500 | Service Manual - Page 73
16. Remove the dual processor riser. 17. Remove the eight screws that secure the system board to the computer chassis. - Dell Precision T5500 | Service Manual - Page 74
18. Disconnect the optical drive data cable. 19. Remove the system board. - Dell Precision T5500 | Service Manual - Page 75
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Expansion Cards Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual 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. Removing an - Dell Precision T5500 | Service Manual - Page 77
4. Pull back the expansion card retention clip. 4. Remove the expansion card from the computer. - Dell Precision T5500 | Service Manual - Page 78
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Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual cards with care. Do not touch the components or contacts on a card. Hold a card by its edges or by its metal mounting bracket. Hold a component such as a processor and hold the power button while BIOS update program CD (see the Dell Support website at support.dell - Dell Precision T5500 | Service Manual - Page 80
you shut down your operating system, press and hold the power button for about 6 seconds to turn them off. After Working any replacement procedure, ensure you connect any external devices, cards, and cables before turning on your computer. 1. Replace the the Dell Diagnostics. See Dell Diagnostics.
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Model DCTA
September 2009
Rev. A01
Working on Your Computer
Adding and Replacing Parts
Specifications
Diagnostics
About Memory
About Your System Board
System Setup
NOTE:
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CAUTION:
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