Dell Precision 3430 Small Form Factor VGA card Installation Guide Regulatory Model: D11S Regulatory Type: D11S004
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Contents 1 Before you begin............................................................................................................................................ 4 Safety instructions............................................................................................................................................................. 4 Before working inside your computer..............................................................................................................................
1 Before you begin Topics: • Safety instructions • Before working inside your computer • Safety precautions • Electrostatic discharge—ESD protection • ESD field service kit • Transporting sensitive components • After working inside your computer Safety instructions Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and to ensure your personal safety.
CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device. 5 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets. 6 Press and hold the power button while the computer is unplugged to ground the system board.
The more difficult type of damage to recognize and troubleshoot is the intermittent (also called latent or "walking wounded") failure. Perform the following steps to prevent ESD damage: • Use a wired ESD wrist strap that is properly grounded. The use of wireless anti-static straps is no longer allowed; they do not provide adequate protection. Touching the chassis before handling parts does not ensure adequate ESD protection on parts with increased sensitivity to ESD damage.
ESD protection summary It is recommended that all field service technicians use the traditional wired ESD grounding wrist strap and protective anti-static mat at all times when servicing Dell products. In addition, it is critical that technicians keep sensitive parts separate from all insulator parts while performing service and that they use anti-static bags for transporting sensitive components.
2 VGA card Installing the VGA card 1 Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. 2 Remove the side cover: a b 3 Slide the release latch on the back panel of your system until it gives a click sound to unlock the side cover [1]. Slide and lift the side cover from the system [2]. Remove the front bezel: a b 8 Pry the retention tabs to release the front bezel from the system [1] and pull to release the hooks on the front bezel from the front-panel slots [2].
4 Release the hard drive and optical drive module: a b Disconnect the hard drive data cable and power cable from the connectors on the hard drive [1, 2]. Slide the release tab to unlock the hard drive and optical module [3]. c Unroute the hard drive cables [1] and optical drive cables [2] through the retention clip and HDD-ODD release tab respectively.
d 5 Lift the hard drive and optical module [3] Remove the hard drive and optical drive module: a b 10 Disconnect the optical drive data cable and optical drive power cable from the connectors on the optical drive [1, 2]. Slide and lift the hard drive and optical drive module from the system [3].
6 Remove the heat sink with fan: a b Disconnect the heat sink fan cable from the system board [1]. Loosen the 4 captive screws that secure the heat sink [2] and lift it away from the system [3]. NOTE: Loosen the screws in a sequential order (1,2,3,4) as mentioned on the system board.
7 To install the VGA card: a 12 Remove the filler using a philips screwdriver .
b c Connect the VGA card cable to the connector on the system board [1]. Align and place the VGA card into the slot on the system chassis [2].
d 14 Fasten the two screws to secure the VGA card to the system chassis [1].
8 To install the heat sink: a b Align the heat sink onto the processor [1]. Tighten the four captive screws to secure the heat sink assembly to the system board [2]. c NOTE: Tighten the screws in a sequential order (1,2,3,4) as mentioned on the system board. Connect the heat sink fan cable to the slot on the system board [3].
9 To install the hard drive and optical drive module: a b c 16 Insert the tabs on the hard drive and optical drive module into the slot on the system at a 30-degree angle [1]. Connect the optical drive data cable and power cable to the connectors on the optical drive [2, 3]. Lower the hard drive and optical drive module so that it is placed in its slot [4].
d e Route the optical drive data cable and power cable through the retention clips [1]. Route the hard drive data and power cables through the HDD-ODD release tab [2].
f g 18 Slide the release tab to lock the module [1]. Connect the hard drive data cable and power cable from the connectors on the hard drive [2, 3].
10 To install the front bezel: a b Align the bezel, and insert the retention tabs on the bezel into the slots on the system. Press the bezel until the tabs clicks into place.
11 To install the side cover: a b 20 Place the cover on the system and slide the cover until it clicks into place. The release latch automatically locks the side cover to the system.
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