Dell Dimension 2010 Service Manual

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    Dell™ Dimension™ 2010 Service Manual Model D05M Type D05M001 www.dell.com | support.dell.com
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    : A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dimension are trademarks of Dell Inc.;
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    Your Computer 7 System Board Components 8 2 Before You Begin 11 Technical Specifications 11 Recommended Tools 11 Turning Off Your Computer 11 Safety Instructions 12 3 Computer Cover 15 Removing the Computer Cover 15 Replacing the Computer Cover 16 4 Front Bezel 19 Removing the Front Bezel
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    5 Memory Module(s 21 Removing Memory Module(s 21 Replacing Memory Module(s 22 6 PCI and PCI Express Cards 25 Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards 25 Replacing PCI and PCI Express Cards 27 Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card 30 7 Drives 31 Removing a
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    9 Front I/O Panel 47 Removing the Front I/O Panel 47 Replacing the Front I/O Panel 48 10 Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly 51 Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly 51 Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly 53 11 Processor 55 Removing the Processor 55 Replacing
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    14 Battery 67 Removing the Battery 67 Replacing the Battery 68 15 System Setup 69 Overview 69 Entering System Setup 69 System Setup Screens 69 System Setup Options 71 Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot 74 Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots . . . . 74 Clearing Forgotten
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    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. Inside View of Your Computer 4 3 2 1 5 6 Technical Overview 7
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    1 power supply 2 3 Media Card Reader 4 5 hard drive 6 System Board Components 1 2 optical drive front bezel system board 345 17 16 15 14 13 8 Technical Overview 6 12 11 7 8 9 10
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    1 12 V power connector (PWR2) 3 processor fan connector (CPU_FAN) 5 memory module connector (DIMM2) 7 SATA connector (SATA_3) 9 media card reader connector (F_USB2) 11 USB power connector (USB_PWR1) 13 front panel audio (F_AUDIO) 15 battery socket (BAT) 17 CMOS reset jumper (CLR_CMOS) 2 processor
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    10 Technical Overview
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    order. Technical Specifications For information on technical specifications of your computer, see the Setup Guide that shipped with your computer or see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals. Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools: • Small
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    for about 4 seconds to turn them off. Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell
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    CAUTION: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate static electricity, which could harm internal components. Before
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    14 Before You Begin
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    practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. CAUTION: Ensure that sufficient space exists to support the system with the cover removed-at least 30 cm (1 ft.) of desk
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    1 2 3 1 front of computer 2 computer cover 3 screws (2) 4 Release the computer cover by pulling it away from the front of the computer and lifting it up. 5 Set the cover aside in a secure location. NOTE: To remove the computer cover on the other side, lay the computer on its side with the
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    slot 7 Place the computer in an upright position. CAUTION: Ensure that none of the system air-vents are blocked. Blocking them would cause serious thermal problems. Computer Cover 17
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    18 Computer Cover
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    safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the
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    5 Pull the front bezel away from the front of the computer to release it from the front bezel inserts. 6 Set aside the front bezel in a secure location. Replacing the Front Bezel 1 Align the clamps of the front bezel to the front panel and press it towards the computer until the front bezel clamps
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    safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the
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    Replacing Memory Module(s) 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 11. 2 Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector. CAUTION: Do not install ECC memory modules. 3 Align the notch on the bottom of the memory module with the tab in the memory module connector.
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    that memory size has changed, press to continue. 7 Log on to your computer. 8 Right-click the My Computer icon on your Microsoft® Windows® desktop and click Properties. 9 Click the General tab. 10 To verify that the memory is installed correctly, check the amount of memory (RAM) listed. Memory
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    24 Memory Module(s)
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    safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the
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    2 1 1 screw 2 card 5 Remove the card. • For a PCI card, grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector. • For a PCI Express x16 card, push the retention mechanism on the card connector as you grasp the card by its top corners, and then ease the card out of the connector. 26
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    the Computer Cover" on page 16). 8 Connect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 9 Remove the card's driver from the operating system. 10 To complete the removal procedure, see "Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card" on page
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    See the documentation that came with the card for information on configuring the card, making internal connections, or otherwise customizing it for your computer. 4 If this is a new card installation, remove the break-away metal plate. 5 Place the card in the connector and press down firmly. Ensure
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    1 2 3 4 1 PCI Express x16 card 3 securing tab 2 PCI Express x16 card connector 4 retention mechanism 6 Place the card in the connector and press down firmly. Ensure that the card is fully seated in the slot. 7 Replace the screw that secures the card to the chassis 8 Connect any cables that
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    Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card NOTE: For information on location of external connectors, see the Setup Guide. For information on installing drivers and software for your card, see the documentation that shipped with the card. Sound Card Network Card Installed 1 Enter
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    safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the
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    1 2 3 1 power cable 2 data cable 3 screws (4) CAUTION: Ensure that you do not scratch the screw holes with the screwdriver as the hard disk circuit board assembly is exposed here. 4 Place the computer in an upright position. 5 Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive
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    your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 11 See the documentation that came with the hard drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation. 12 Check the System Setup for drive configuration changes (see "Entering System Setup" on page
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    2 Remove the computer cover from both the sides (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 15). 3 Remove the front bezel (see "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 19). 2 1 1 FlexBay USB cable 2 screws (2) 4 Disconnect the FlexBay USB cable from the Media Card Reader connector on the system board.
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    6 Slide the Media Card Reader out through the front of the computer. 7 Replace the front bezel (see "Replacing the Front Bezel" on page 20). 8 Replace the computer cover on both the sides (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 16). 9 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and
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    1 1 break-away metal plate 5 Gently slide the Media Card Reader into place in the FlexBay slot. 36 Drives
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    6 Align the screw holes in the Media Card Reader with the screw holes in the FlexBay slot. 7 Replace the two screws that secure the Media Card Reader to the FlexBay slot. NOTE: Ensure that the Media Card Reader is installed before the FlexBay USB cable is connected. 8 Connect the FlexBay USB cable
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    1 2 3 1 power cable 2 data cable 3 screws (4) 5 Remove the four screws that secure the optical drive to the optical drive bay. 6 Slide the optical drive out through the front of the computer. 7 Replace the front bezel (see "Replacing the Front Bezel" on page 20). 8 Replace the computer cover on
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    10 Configure the drives in system setup (see "System Setup Options" on page 71). Replacing an Optical Drive 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 11. 2 Remove the computer cover from both the sides (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 15). 3 Remove the front bezel (see "
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    Connect your computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and turn them on. See the documentation that came with the optical drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation. 13 Check the System Setup for drive configuration changes (see "Entering System Setup" on
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    Drives 41
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    42 Drives
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    information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock front-panel inserts, etc.) removed. CAUTION: Ensure that sufficient space exists to support the system with the cover removed-at least 30 cm (1 ft.) of desk
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    1 2 1 hard drive activity light 2 holder 44 Power Switch Module
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    8 Slide the holder along with the hard drive activity light and cable out through the front of the computer. Replacing the Power Switch Module 1 Slide the power switch module through the slot on the front panel. 2 Press the holder and gently snap it into the front panel until it clicks into place. 3
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    46 Power Switch Module
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    safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the
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    1 2 1 front I/O panel 2 screw Replacing the Front I/O Panel 1 Align the front I/O panel with the screw hole in the chassis. 48 Front I/O Panel
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    2 Replace the screw that secures the front I/O panel to the chassis. 3 Connect the cables to the system board connectors. 4 Replace the front bezel (see "Replacing the Front Bezel" on page 20). 5 Replace the computer cover on both the sides (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 16). 6 Connect
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    50 Front I/O Panel
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    the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: To guard against likelihood of electric shock, laceration by moving fan blades or other unexpected injuries
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    5 Rotate the clamp lever 180 degrees clockwise to release the clamp grip from the bracket projection. 6 Rotate the processor fan and heat sink assembly upward gently, and remove it from the computer. Lay the processor fan and heat sink assembly down on its top, with the thermal grease facing upward.
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    Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly CAUTION: When reinstalling the fan, ensure that you do not pinch the wires that run between the system board and the fan. 1 Clean the thermal grease from the bottom of the processor fan and heat sink assembly. CAUTION: Ensure that you apply new
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    5 1 2 3 4 1 bracket 2 clamp lever 3 clamp grip 4 bracket projection 5 processor fan and heat sink assembly 6 Connect the processor fan and heat sink assembly cable to the processor fan connector on the system board (see "System Board Components" on page 8). 7 Replace the computer cover (see
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    safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the
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    4 Press and push the release lever down and out to release it from the tab that secures it. 1 2 3 1 processor 3 socket 2 release lever CAUTION: When removing the processor, do not touch any of the pins inside the socket or allow any objects to fall on the pins in the socket. 5 Gently lift the
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    Replacing the Processor CAUTION: Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the back of the computer. CAUTION: When replacing the processor, do not touch any of the pins inside the socket or allow any objects to fall on the pins in the socket. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You
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    5 Set the processor lightly in the socket and ensure that the processor is positioned correctly. 6 Pivot the socket release lever back toward the socket, and snap it into place to secure the processor. 7 Clean the thermal grease from the bottom of the heat sink. CAUTION: Ensure that you apply new
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    you are familiar with hardware removal and replacement. Performing these steps incorrectly could damage your system board. For information on contacting Dell, see the Setup Guide. Removing the System Board 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 11. 2 Remove the computer cover (see
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    9 Lift the system board up and out. 1 2 1 screws (6) 2 system board 60 System Board
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    Replacing the System Board 1 Gently align the system board into the chassis and slide it towards the back of the computer. 2 Replace the six screws that secure the system board to the chassis. 3 Route and connect the cables that you removed from the system board. CAUTION: Ensure that the processor
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    62 System Board
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    safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the
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    3 2 1 1 screws (4) 2 voltage selector switch 3 power supply 6 Slide out the power supply and lift it out. Replacing the Power Supply 1 Slide the replacement power supply towards the back of the computer. WARNING: Failure to replace and tighten all screws may cause electrical shock as these screws
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    3 Connect the DC power cables to the system board and drives. 4 Secure all the cables to the securing clip on the side of the power supply. NOTE: Double-check all cable connections to make sure they are secure. 5 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 16). 6 Check the
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    66 Power Supply
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    best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: A new battery can explode if it by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your
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    1 1 battery release lever 5 Press the battery release lever to remove the battery. Replacing the Battery 1 Insert the new battery (CR2032) into the socket with the side labeled "+" facing up, and press the battery into place. 2 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page
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    System Setup 1 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: Keyboard failure may result system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down your computer and try again. System Setup Screens Options
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    Option Field - This field contains information about each option. In this field you can view your current settings and make changes to your settings. Use the right- and left-arrow keys to highlight an option. Press to make that selection active. Help Field - This field provides context
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    and date information. System Displays the computer model number. Service Tag Displays the service tag of the computer. Asset Tag Displays the asset The Processor L3 Cache field is displayed only if the processor supports L3 cache. Memory Installed Indicates the amount of installed memory.
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    USB Device Setting CPU Feature Advanced Chipset Features Onboard Audio Controller Onboard LAN Controller Onboard LAN Boot ROM • USB Controller-Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default) • USB Operation Mode-High Speed; Low Speed (High Speed by default) • Virtualization-Enabled; Disabled (Disabled by
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    Boot Device Configuration Boot Setting Config • Numlock Key-On; Off (On by default) • Halt on-All, But Keyboard; All Errors(All, But Keyboard by default) Removable Device Priority Press Enter for details. This is a dynamic list and is updated based on the removable devices connected to your
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    from the optical drive so that you can run the Dell Diagnostics on the Drivers and Utilities disc, but you want the computer to boot the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer and try again. The Boot Menu appears,
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    NOTE: Write down your current boot sequence in case you want to restore it. 3 Press the up- and down-arrow keys to move through the list of devices. 4 Press plus (+) or minus (-) to change the boot priority of device. Clearing Forgotten Passwords and CMOS Settings 1 Follow the procedures in "Before
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    is available or when replacing the system board. 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Drivers & Downloads→Select Model. 4 Select the type of product in the Select Your Product Family list. 76 System Setup
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    file. The File Download window appears. 10 Click Save to save the file on your desktop. The file downloads to your desktop. 11 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. 12 Double-click the
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Dell™ Dimension™ 2010 Service Manual
Model D05M
Type D05M001