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    Dell™ XPS™ 8500 Owner's Manual Regulatory model: D03M Regulatory type: D03M005 www.dell.com | support.dell.com/manuals
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    materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, and XPS™ are trademarks of Dell Inc. Microsoft®, Windows®, and the Windows start button logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of
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    13 Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices . . . . 13 Safety Instructions 13 Recommended Tools 14 2 After Working Inside Your Computer . . . . 15 3 Technical Overview 17 Front View of Your Computer 18 Back View of Your Computer 19 Inside View of Your Computer 20 System-Board Components
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    27 Removing Memory Module(s 27 Replacing Memory Module(s 28 Postrequisites 30 6 Front Bezel 31 Prerequisites 31 Removing the Front Bezel 31 Replacing the Front Bezel 33 Postrequisites 34 7 Graphics-Card Bracket (optional) . . . . . 35 Prerequisites 35 Removing the Graphics-Card Bracket 35
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    37 Prerequisites 37 Removing the Graphics Card 37 Replacing the Graphics Card 39 Postrequisites 41 9 PCI-Express x1 Card(s 43 Prerequisites 43 Removing the PCI-Express x1 Card(s 44 Replacing the PCI-Express x1 Card(s 46 Postrequisites 48 10 Wireless Mini-Card 49 Prerequisites 49 Removing
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    Antennas 53 Prerequisites 53 Removing the Mini-Card Antennas 53 Replacing the Mini-Card Antennas 55 Postrequisites 55 12 mSATA Drive 57 Prerequisites 57 Removing the mSATA Drive 57 Replacing the mSATA Drive 58 Postrequisites 59 13 Hard Drive(s 61 Prerequisites 61 Removing the Primary
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    the Optical Drive 69 Postrequisites 69 Secondary Optical-Drive 69 Prerequisites 69 Installing a Secondary Optical-Drive 70 Postrequisites 71 15 Media-Card Reader 73 Prerequisites 73 Removing the Media-Card Reader 74 Replacing the Media-Card Reader 75 Postrequisites 75 Contents 7
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    16 Top Cover 77 Prerequisites 77 Removing the Top Cover 77 Replacing the Top Cover 78 Postrequisites 79 17 Top I/O Panel 81 Prerequisites 81 Removing the Top I/O Panel 81 Replacing the Top I/O Panel 83 Postrequisites 83 18 Front USB Panel 85 Prerequisites 85 Removing the Front USB Panel
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    Power Button Module 91 Postrequisites 91 20 Chassis Fan 93 Prerequisites 93 Removing the Chassis Fan 94 Replacing the Chassis Fan 95 Postrequisites 95 21 Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly . 97 Prerequisites 97 Removing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly. 97 Replacing the Processor
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    22 Processor 101 Prerequisites 101 Removing the Processor 102 Replacing the Processor 103 Postrequisites 106 23 Coin-Cell Battery 107 Prerequisites 107 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 107 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 108 Postrequisites 109 24 Power-Supply Unit 111 Prerequisites 111
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    Board 115 Replacing the System Board 117 Postrequisites 117 Entering the Service Tag in BIOS 117 26 System Setup 119 Overview 119 Entering System Setup 119 System Setup Screens 119 System Setup Options 120 Boot Sequence 125 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 127 Password 128 128 Clearing
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    12 Contents
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    safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: Disconnect all power sources before opening the computer cover or panels. After you finish working inside the computer, replace all covers, panels, and screws before connecting to
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    unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device. Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools: • Small Phillips screwdriver • Hex nut driver • Flash BIOS executable update program available at support.dell.com 14 Before you
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    following: • Replace all screws and ensure no stray screws remain inside your computer • Connect any external devices, cables, cards, and any other part you removed before working on your computer • Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets CAUTION: Before turning on
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    16 After Working Inside Your Computer
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    : Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Technical Overview
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    Front View of Your Computer 1 2 3 5 1 4 11 10 9 8 7 6 18 Technical Overview
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    USB 3.0 ports (2) 6 power button 8 headphone port 10 USB 2.0 port Back View of Your Computer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 power port 3 USB 2.0 ports (4) 5 VGA port 7 optical S/P DIF port 9 expansion-card slots 11 padlock rings 11 10 2 network port 4 USB 3.0 ports (2) 6 HDMI port 8 audio ports 10 security
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    Inside View of Your Computer 9 8 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 front bezel 3 graphics-card bracket (optional) 5 system board 7 power supply 9 secondary optical-drive 2 primary hard-drive 4 secondary hard-drive 6 card retention clamp 8 primary optical-drive 20 Technical Overview
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    System-Board Components 12 3 456 78 28 9 27 26 10 25 11 24 12 23 13 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 Technical Overview 21
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    slot (PCI-EX1_3) 25 PCI-Express x1 card slot (PCI-EX1_1) 27 Mini-Card slot (PCIE_MINICARD) 2 power connector (PWR2) 4 processor fan connector (CPU_FAN) 6 memory module connector (DIMM1) 8 memory module connector (DIMM2) 10 password reset jumper (PSWD) 12 SATA 2.0 (3 Gb/s) drive connector (SATA
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    steps in "Before You Begin" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Ensure that sufficient space exists to support the computer with the computer cover removed-at least 30 cm (1 ft.) of desk top
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    1 2 1 thumbscrew 2 computer cover 24 Computer Cover
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    Replacing the Computer Cover 1 Connect all the cables and fold the cables out of the way. 2 Ensure that no tools or extra parts are left inside the computer. 3 Align the tabs at the bottom of the computer cover with the slots located along the edge of the chassis. 4 Press the computer cover down and
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    26 Computer Cover
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    on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 23. Removing Memory Module(s) WARNING: The memory module(s) may become very hot
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    module is not installed correctly, your computer may not boot. CAUTION: If you remove the original memory module(s) from your computer during a memory upgrade, keep them separate from any new module(s) that you may have, even if you purchased the new module(s) from Dell. If possible, do not pair an
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    cutouts (2) CAUTION: To avoid damage to the memory module, press the memory module straight down into the connector while you apply equal force to each end of the memory module. 2 Insert the memory module into the memory-module connector until the memory module snaps into position and the securing
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    Postrequisites 1 Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 25. 2 Follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 15. 30 Memory Module(s)
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    follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 23. Removing the Front Bezel 1 Place the
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    1 2 3 4 5 1 front bezel 3 front bezel tabs (4) 5 front panel 2 front panel slots (3) 4 front bezel clamps (3) 4 Set aside the front bezel in a secure location. 32 Front Bezel
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    Replacing the Front Bezel 1 Align and insert the front bezel clamps into the front panel slots. 2 Rotate the front bezel towards the computer until the front bezel tabs snap into place. 1 front bezel 3 front panel slots (3) 5 front panel 1 2 3 4 5 2 front bezel tabs (4) 4 front bezel clamps (3)
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    Postrequisites 1 Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 25. 2 Follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 15. 34 Front Bezel
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    Begin" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 23. Removing the Graphics-Card Bracket 1 Remove the screws that secure
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    graphics-card bracket Replacing the Graphics-Card Bracket 1 Align the screw holes on the graphics-card bracket with the screw holes on chassis. 2 Replace the screws that secure the graphics-card bracket to the chassis. Postrequisites 1 Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover
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    You Begin" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. The system board of your computer is equipped with one PCI-Express x16 connector to install graphics card. To locate the PCI-Express x16 connector on
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    clips on the power-cable connectors and disconnect the power cable from the graphics card, if applicable. NOTE: The appearance of the securing tab may be different on your computer. 5 Press and hold the securing tab on the card connector, grasp the card by its top corners, and then ease the
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    press down firmly. Ensure that the card is firmly seated in the slot. 3 Connect the power cable to the graphics card, if applicable. 4 Replace the card-retention bracket, ensuring that: • The guide clamp is aligned with the guide notch. • The top of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the
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    5 Replace the screw that secures the card-retention bracket. 1 2 3 1 screw 3 card-retention bracket 5 alignment guide 7 guide notches (2) 7 6 5 4 2 guide clamps (2) 4 alignment bar 6 filler bracket 40 Graphics Card
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    Postrequisites 1 Replace the graphics-card bracket, if applicable. See "Replacing the Graphics-Card Bracket" on page 36. 2 Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 25. 3 Follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 15. Graphics Card 41
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    42 Graphics Card
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    Begin" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 23. 2 Remove the graphics-card bracket, if applicable. See "Removing the
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    Removing the PCI-Express x1 Card(s) 1 Remove the screw that secures the card-retention bracket. 2 Lift the card-retention bracket and set it aside in a secure location. 1 2 1 screw 2 card-retention bracket 44 PCI-Express x1 Card(s)
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    3 Locate the PCI-Express x1 card on the system board. See "System-Board Components" on page 21. 4 Disconnect any cables connected to the card, if applicable. 5 Grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector. 1 PCI-Express x1 card slot 2 1 2 PCI-Express x1 card PCI-Express x1
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    down firmly. Ensure that the PCI-Express x1 card is fully seated in the slot. 2 1 1 PCI-Express x1 card slot 2 PCI-Express x1 card 2 Replace the card-retention bracket, ensuring that: • The guide clamp is aligned with the guide notch. • The top of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the
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    1 2 3 1 screw 3 card-retention bracket 5 alignment guide 7 guide notches (2) 7 6 5 4 2 guide clamps (2) 4 alignment bar 6 filler bracket PCI-Express x1 Card(s) 47
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    Postrequisites 1 Replace the graphics-card bracket, if applicable. See "Replacing the Graphics-Card Bracket" on page 36. 2 Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 25. 3 Follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 15. 48 PCI-Express x1 Card(s)
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    " in the safety instructions that shipped with your computer). NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Mini-Cards from sources other than Dell. If you ordered a wireless Mini-Card with your computer, the card is already installed. Your computer supports one half Mini
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    Removing the Mini-Card 1 Disconnect the antenna cable(s) from the Mini-Card. 2 Remove the screws that secure the Mini-Card to the system board. 1 2 3 4 5 1 screws (2) 3 notch 5 antenna cables (2) 2 tab 4 Mini-Card 3 Lift the Mini-Card away from the system-board connector. 50 Wireless Mini-
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    you are installing. The Mini-Card has two triangles marked on the label (black and white): • Connect the black cable to the connector marked with a black triangle. • Connect the white cable to the connector marked with a white triangle. Postrequisites 1 Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the
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    52 Wireless Mini-Card
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    11 Mini-Card Antennas WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/
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    2 1 3 4 1 Mini-Card antennas (2) 3 Mini-Card antenna cables 2 screws (4) 4 top panel 54 Mini-Card Antennas
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    Card antennas to the top panel. 2 Route the Mini-Card antenna cables through the routing guides. 3 Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the WLAN card you are installing. The WLAN card . 3 Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 25. 4 Follow the steps in
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    56 Mini-Card Antennas
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    " on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 23. Removing the mSATA Drive 1 Locate the mSATA slot (MSATA1) on the system
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    force may damage the connectors. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the mSATA drive, ensure that there are no cables under the mSATA drive. 1 Align the notch on the mSATA drive with the tab in the system-board connector. 2 Insert the mSATA drive at a 45-degree angle into the system-board connector. 3 Press
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    Postrequisites 1 Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 25. 2 Follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 15. mSATA Drive 59
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    60 mSATA Drive
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    and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard
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    holes on the chassis. 3 Replace the screws that secure the primary hard-drive to the chassis. 4 Connect the power and data cables to the primary hard-drive. Postrequisites 1 Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 25. 2 Follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your
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    Hard Drive Cage Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 23. 2 Remove the primary hard-drive. See "Removing the Primary Hard-Drive" on page 61. Removing the Hard Drive Cage 1 If applicable,
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    the hard drive cage with the screw holes on the chassis. 2 Replace the screws that secure the hard drive cage to the chassis. 3 If applicable, connect the power and data cables to the secondary hard-drive. 64 Hard Drive(s)
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    . See "Replacing the Primary Hard-Drive" on page 62. 2 Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 25. Secondary Hard-Drive (optional) Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 23. 2 Remove the primary hard-drive. See "Removing
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    . See "Replacing the Hard Drive Cage" on page 64. 2 Replace the primary hard-drive. See "Replacing the Primary Hard-Drive" on page 62. 3 Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 25. 66 Hard Drive(s)
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    the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 23. 2 Remove the front bezel. See "Removing the
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    3 Push and slide the optical drive out through the front of the computer. NOTE: Repeat steps 1 to 3 to remove secondary optical-drive, if applicable. 3 4 2 1 1 power cable 3 screws (2) 2 data cable 4 optical drive 4 Set aside the optical drive in a secure location. 68 Optical Drive(s)
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    holes on the chassis. 3 Replace the screws that secure the optical drive to the chassis. 4 Connect the power and data cables to the optical drive. Postrequisites 1 Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 25. 2 Replace the front bezel. See "Replacing the Front Bezel" on
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    into the optical-drive bay through the front of the computer. 4 Align the screw holes on the secondary optical-drive with the screw holes on the chassis. 5 Replace the two screws that secure the secondary optical-drive to the chassis. 6 Connect the power and data cables to the secondary optical
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    Postrequisites 1 Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 25. 2 Replace the front bezel. See "Replacing the Front Bezel" on page 33. Optical Drive(s) 71
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    72 Optical Drive(s)
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    15 Media-Card Reader WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/
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    the screws that secure the Media-Card Reader to the front panel. The screws are located below the Media-Card Reader. 2 Disconnect the Media-Card Reader cable from the system board connector F_USB1. See "System-Board Components" on page 21. 3 Slide and lift the Media-Card Reader to remove it from the
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    Card Reader 1 Gently slide the Media-Card Reader guides into the slots in the top panel. 2 Replace the screws that secure the Media-Card Reader to the front panel. 3 Connect the Media-Card Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 25. 5 Follow the steps in "
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    76 Media-Card Reader
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    the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 23. 2 Remove the front bezel. See "Removing the
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    5 4 3 2 1 1 slots 3 top-cover tabs 5 top cover 2 release tab 4 top panel Replacing the Top Cover 1 Align the tabs on the top cover with the slots on the top panel. 2 Press and slide the top cover towards the back of the computer, until it clicks into place. 78 Top Cover
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    the optical drive. See "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 69. 2 Replace the front bezel. See "Replacing the Front Bezel" on page 33. 3 Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 25. 4 Follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 15. Top Cover 79
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    80 Top Cover
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    the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 23. 2 Remove the front bezel. See "Removing the
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    1 2 3 1 screws (2) 3 top panel 2 top I/O panel 82 Top I/O Panel
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    2 Replace the screws that secure the top I/O panel to the top panel. 3 Connect the top I/O panel cables to the system board connectors, F_USB3 and F_AUDIO1. See " page 33. 4 Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 25. 5 Follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your
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    84 Top I/O Panel
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    the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 23. 2 Remove the front bezel. See "Removing the
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    the front USB panel clamps into the front USB panel clamp slot. 2 Replace the screw that secures the front USB panel to the front panel. 3 Connect the front USB panel cables to the system board connector F_USB2. See "System-Board Components" on page 21. 86 Front USB Panel
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    Postrequisites 1 Replace the front bezel. See "Replacing the Front Bezel" on page 33. 2 Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 25. 3 Follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 15. Front USB Panel 87
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    88 Front USB Panel
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    the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 23. 2 Remove the front bezel. See "Removing the
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    Removing the Power Button Module 1 Disconnect the power button module cable from the system board connector, F_PANEL. See "System-Board Components" on page 21. 2 Press the power button module tabs and lift the power button module to release it from the top panel. 1 2 3 4 1 cable 3 power button
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    push the power button module tabs into the slots on the top panel. 2 Connect the power button module cable to the system board connector, F_PANEL. See "System " on page 33. 4 Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 25. 5 Follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your
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    92 Power Button Module
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    your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 23. Chassis Fan 93
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    Removing the Chassis Fan 1 Disconnect the chassis fan cable from the system board connector SYS_FAN1. See "System-Board Components" on page 21. 2 Remove the screws that secure the chassis fan to the chassis. 3 Slide and lift the chassis fan away from the computer as shown in the illustration. 2 1 1
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    chassis. 2 Replace the screws that secure the chassis fan to the chassis. 3 Connect the chassis fan cable to the system board connector SYS_FAN1. See "System-Board Components" on page 21. Postrequisites 1 Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 25. 2 Follow the steps
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    96 Chassis Fan
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    Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: The heat sink may be very hot during normal operation. Provide sufficient time for the heat-sink to cool before you touch it. Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 23. Removing the Processor Fan and
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    3 Lift the processor fan and heat-sink assembly out of the computer. 1 2 3 1 processor fan and heat-sink assembly 3 captive screws (4) 2 processor fan cable 98 Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly
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    and heat-sink assembly to the system board. 6 Connect the processor fan cable to the system board connector, CPU_FAN. See "System-Board Components" on page 21. Postrequisites 1 Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 25. 2 Follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your
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    100 Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly
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    steps in "Before You Begin" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 23. WARNING: Despite having a plastic shield, the
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    Removing the Processor 1 Press the release lever down and then pull it outwards to release it from the tab that secures it. 2 Extend the release lever completely to open the processor cover. 3 1 2 1 processor cover 3 release lever 2 tab CAUTION: When removing the processor, do not touch any of
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    3 Gently lift the processor to remove it from the socket. Leave the release lever extended in the release position so that the socket is ready for the new processor. 2 1 1 processor 2 socket Replacing the Processor CAUTION: When replacing the processor, do not touch any of the pins inside the socket
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    3 Orient the alignment notches on the processor with the alignment tabs on the socket. 4 Align the pin-1 corner of the processor with the pin-1 corner of the processor socket, and then place the processor in the processor socket. Set the processor lightly in the socket and ensure that the processor
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    5 When the processor is fully seated in the socket, close the processor cover. 6 Pivot the release lever down and place it under the tab on the processor cover. CAUTION: Ensure that the processor cover notch is positioned underneath the alignment post. 4 5 3 1 alignment post 3 release lever 5
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    Postrequisites 1 Replace the processor fan and heat-sink assembly. See "Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly" on page 99. 2 Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 25. 3 Follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 15. 106 Processor
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    the Computer Cover" on page 23. Removing the Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Removing the coin-cell battery resets the BIOS settings to default. It is recommended that you note the BIOS settings before removing the coin-cell battery. See "System Setup" on page 119 for instructions on entering the
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    3 1 2 1 battery-release lever 3 battery socket 2 coin-cell battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 1 Insert the coin-cell battery into the socket with the side labeled "+" facing up and press down the coin-cell battery in the socket. 108 Coin-Cell Battery
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    Cover" on page 25. 2 Follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 15. 3 Enter the system setup program and set the time and date. See "Entering System Setup" on page 119. 4 Update the BIOS settings with values you may have noted before replacing the coin-cell battery. See
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    110 Coin-Cell Battery
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    steps in "Before You Begin" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 23. Removing the Power-Supply Unit 1 Disconnect the
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    3 2 1 1 screws (4) 3 power supply clamps (2) 2 power supply Replacing the Power-Supply Unit 1 Slide the power supply towards the back of the chassis. 2 Align the screw holes on the power supply with the screw holes on the chassis. 112 Power-Supply Unit
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    shock as these screws are a key part of the system grounding. 4 Connect the DC power cables to the system board and drives. See "System-Board Components" on page 21. Postrequisites 1 Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 25. 2 Follow the steps in "After Working
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    114 Power-Supply Unit
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    graphics card. See "Removing the Graphics Card" on page 37. 6 Remove the processor fan and heat-sink assembly. See "Removing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly" on page 97. 7 Remove the processor. See "Removing the Processor" on page 102. Removing the System Board NOTE: Your computer's service
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    12 1 screws (6) 2 system board 4 Lift the system board up and out of the chassis. 116 System-Board
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    . Entering the Service Tag in BIOS 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press during POST to enter the system setup program. 3 Navigate to the main tab and enter the service tag in the Service Tag Setting field. NOTE: Set Service Tag field allows you to enter the service tag manually only when the service
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    118 System-Board
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    system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Then, turn off your computer and try again. See "Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices" on page 13. System Setup Screens The system setup screen displays current or changeable configuration information for your
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    name of the system Displays the current time in hh:mm:ss format Displays the current date in week mm/dd/yyyy format Displays the service tag of the computer when the service tag is present Displays a field to input the service tag manually when the service tag is absent 120 System Setup Utility
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    SATA drive connected to the SATA 0 connector Displays the SATA drive connected to the SATA 1 connector Displays the SATA drive connected to the SATA 2 connector Displays the SATA drive connected to the SATA 3 connector Displays the eSATA or mSATA drive connected to the computer System Setup Utility
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    default) • CPU XD Support - Enabled or Ports - Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default) • Rear USB Ports - Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default) • Top USB Ports - Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default) • Onboard Audio Boot ROM - Enabled or Disabled (Disabled by default) 122 System Setup Utility
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    USB Boot Support Boot Menu Security Boot Mode 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device Internal HDD Devices by default) Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices USB Floppy (USB Storage Device by default) Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices USB Floppy Device
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    Internal ODD Devices; Onboard NIC Device; Disabled (USB Floppy Device by default) Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices USB Floppy Device; Internal HDD Devices; USB Storage Device; Internal 59 (30 by default) • Auto Power On Second - 0 to 59 (30 by default) 124 System Setup Utility
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    ; when entering System Setup or Always (Setup by default) Provides options to Save Changes and Reset, Discard Changes and Reset, and Load Defaults Boot Sequence This feature allows you to change the boot sequence for devices. Boot Options • Diskette Drive - The computer attempts to boot from the
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    optical drive to run Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. The previous boot sequence is restored at the next boot. 1 If you are booting from a USB device, connect the USB device to a USB connector. 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 3 When F2 Setup, F12 Boot Options appears in
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    Sequence for Future Boots 1 Enter system setup. See "Entering System Setup" on page 119. 2 Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot menu option and press to access the menu. NOTE: Write down your current boot sequence in case you want to restore it. 3 Press the up- and down-arrow keys to
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    five seconds to clear the password setting. 5 Remove the 2-pin jumper plug from pins 1 and 2 and replace it on pins 2 and 3. 6 Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 25. 7 Follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 15. 128 System Setup Utility
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    the CMOS setting. 1 Remove the computer cover. See "Computer Cover" on page 23. 2 Locate the 3-pin CMOS reset jumper (RTCRST) on the system board. See "System-Board Components" on page 21. 3 Remove the 2-pin jumper plug from pins 2 and 3 and fix it on pins 1 and 2. CMOS: System Setup Utility 129
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    five seconds to clear the CMOS setting. 5 Remove the 2-pin jumper plug from pins 1 and 2 and replace it on pins 2 and 3. 6 Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 25. 7 Follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 15. 130 System Setup Utility
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    System Setup Utility 131
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    to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer: NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located on a label at the back of your computer. If you have your computer's Service Tag: a Click Enter a Tag. b Enter your computer's Service Tag in the Enter a service
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    the file on your desktop. The file downloads to your desktop. 7 Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen
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    28 Specifications To learn about the features and advanced options available on your desktop, see Specifications at support.dell.com/manuals Specifications 135
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    136 Specifications
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