Dell Studio XPS™ 435MT Service Manual Technical Overview Before You Begin Replacing the Computer Cover Replacing the Front Panel Replacing Memory Module(s) Replacing a PCI Express Card Replacing Drives Replacing the Front I/O Panel Replacing Fans Replacing the Processor Replacing the System Board Replacing the Battery Replacing the Power Supply Replacing the Rubber Foot System Setup Model DCMMF Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of yo
Back to Contents Page Replacing the Badge Back Light Dell Studio XPS™ 435T/9000 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. 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 3. Remove the front panel (see Replacing the Front Panel). 4.
Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell Studio XPS™ 435MT Service Manual 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.
CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device. 3. Disconnect all telephone or network cables from the computer. 4. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets. 5. Press and hold the power button while the system is unplugged to ground the system board.
Back to Contents Page Replacing a PCI Express Card Dell Studio XPS™ 435MT Service Manual Removing a PCI Express Card Installing a PCI Express Card Replacing the Card Retention Bracket Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI Express Card 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.
9. Install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening. 10. Replace the card retention bracket (see Replacing the Card Retention Bracket). 11. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 12. Connect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 13. To complete the removal procedure, see Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI Express Card. Installing a PCI Express Card 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2.
12. Connect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 13. To complete the installation, see Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI Express Card. Replacing the Card Retention Bracket Replace the screw on the card retention bracket ensuring that: l The notch in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide. l The tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar.
Back to Contents Page Replacing the Battery Dell Studio XPS™ 435MT 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. WARNING: A new battery can explode if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Back to Contents Page Replacing the Computer Cover Dell Studio XPS™ 435MT 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.
Back to Contents Page Replacing the Processor Dell Studio XPS™ 435MT 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. CAUTION: Do not perform the following steps unless you are familiar with hardware removal and replacement. Performing these steps incorrectly could damage your system board.
1 processor cover 2 tab 3 alignment notch (2) 4 processor 5 socket 6 center cover latch 7 release lever 8 processor pin-1 indicator 9. If the release lever on the socket is not fully extended, move it to that position. CAUTION: You must position the processor correctly in the socket to avoid permanent damage to the processor and the computer when you turn on the computer. CAUTION: Socket pins are delicate.
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Back to Contents Page Replacing Drives Dell Studio XPS™ 435MT Service Manual Replacing a Hard Drive Replacing an Optical Drive Replacing the FlexDock Removing the FlexDock Break-Away Metal Plate Replacing the FlexDock Drive Inserts Replacing the Drive Panel Insert 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.
8. Align the four screw holes on the hard drive with the screw holes on the hard drive bay. 9. Replace the four screws that secure the hard drive to the chassis. 10. Connect the power and data cables to the hard drive. 11. Ensure that all the cables are properly connected and firmly seated. 12. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 13. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. Replacing an Optical Drive 1.
13. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 14. Connect your computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and turn them on. NOTE: If you installed a new drive, see the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation. Replacing the FlexDock 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 3. Remove the front panel (see Replacing the Front Panel).
14. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 15. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. Removing the FlexDock Break-Away Metal Plate Align the tip of a Phillips screwdriver with the slot on the break-away metal plate and rotate the screwdriver outwards to break and remove the metal plate.
CAUTION: To comply with FCC regulations, it is recommended that you replace the drive panel insert whenever the FlexDock or optical drive is removed from the computer.
Back to Contents Page Replacing Fans Dell Studio XPS™ 435MT Service Manual Replacing the Chassis Fan Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly 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. Replacing the Chassis Fan CAUTION: Do not touch the fan blades when you are removing the chassis fan.
4. Carefully move away any cables that are routed over the processor fan and heat sink assembly. CAUTION: To ensure maximum cooling for the processor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the processor heat sink. The oils in your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal pads. 5. Loosen the four captive screws securing the processor fan and heat sink assembly.
Back to Contents Page Replacing the Front Panel Dell Studio XPS™ 435MT 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. 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
Back to Contents Page Replacing the Front I/O Panel Dell Studio XPS™ 435MT 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. 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 3. Remove the front panel (see Replacing the Front Panel). 4.
Back to Contents Page Replacing Memory Module(s) Dell Studio XPS™ 435MT 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. 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 3.
1 cutouts (2) 2 memory module 3 notch 4 tab on the memory module connector CAUTION: To avoid damage to the memory module, press the module straight down into the connector while you apply equal force to each end of the module. 8. Insert the module into the connector until the module snaps into position. If you insert the module correctly, the securing clips snap into the cutouts at each end of the module. 9. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 10.
Back to Contents Page Replacing the Power Supply Dell Studio XPS™ 435MT 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.
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Back to Contents Page Replacing the Rubber Foot Dell Studio XPS™ 435MT 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.
Back to Contents Page Replacing the System Board Dell Studio XPS™ 435MT 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. CAUTION: Do not perform the following steps unless you are familiar with hardware removal and replacement. Performing these steps incorrectly could damage your system board.
10. Replace the eight screws that secure the system board to the chassis. 11. Connect the cables that you removed from the system board. 12. Replace the memory modules (see Replacing Memory Module(s)). 13. Replace the processor (see Replacing the Processor). CAUTION: Ensure that the heat sink assembly is correctly seated and secure. 14. Replace any expansion cards on the system board (see Installing a PCI Express Card). 15. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 16.
Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell Studio XPS™ 435MT Service Manual Overview Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Settings Flashing the BIOS Overview Use system setup to: l Change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in your computer l Set or change a user-selectable option such as the user password l Read the current amount of memory or set the type of hard drive installed CAUTION: Unless you are an expert computer user, do not change the set
Processor Cache L3 Displays the processor L3 cache size. Memory Installed Indicates the amount of installed memory in MB. Memory Available Indicates the amount of memory available in MB. Memory Speed Indicates the memory speed in MHz. Memory Technology Indicates the memory technology; DDR3. Standard CMOS Features Sytem Time Displays current time in hh:mm:ss format. System Date Displays the current date in mm:dd:yy format. SATA0 Displays the SATA0 drive intergrated in the computer.
BIOS Security Features Supervisor Password Status of supervisor installed. User Password Status of user installed. Set Supervisor Password Allows to set the desired supervisor password. User Access Level Allows to change the access level for users only if the supervisor password is set. Set User Password Allows to set the desired user passwords only if the supervisor password is set. Password Check Setup; Always (Setup by default). This option is available only if the supervisor password is set.
Clearing Forgotten Passwords WARNING: The computer must be disconnected from the electrical outlet to clear the Password setting. 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 3. Locate the 3-pin password connector (PSWD) on the system board (see System Board Components). 4. Remove the 2-pin jumper plug from pins 2 and 3 and fix it on pins 1 and 2. 5. Wait for approximately five seconds to clear the password. 6.
4. Remove the 2-pin jumper plug from pins 2 and 3 and fix it on 1 and 2. 5. Wait for approximately five seconds to clear the CMOS setting. 6. Remove the 2-pin jumper plug from pins 1 and 2 and replace it on pins 2 and 3. 7. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 8. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. Flashing the BIOS The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board. 1.
Back to Contents Page Technical Overview Dell Studio XPS™ 435MT Service Manual Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components 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.
(DIMM_5) (DIMM_2) 7 memory module connector (DIMM_6) 8 memory module connector (DIMM_3) 9 main power connector (PWR1) 10 password jumper (PSWD) 11 serial ATA drive connector (SATA3) 12 serial ATA drive connector (SATA2) 13 serial ATA drive connector (SATA1) 14 serial ATA drive connector (SATA0) 15 front panel connector (FP1) 16 Card reader USB connector (F_USB1) 17 front USB connector (F_USB2) 18 front USB connector (F_USB3) 19 FlexDock USB connector (F_USB4) 20 CMOS jumper (CLR_CMOS) 21
Back to Contents Page Dell Studio XPS™ 435T/9000 Service Manual NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2009 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Back to Contents Page Replacing the Top Cover Dell Studio XPS™ 435T/9000 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 ww.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 3. Remove the front panel (see Replacing the Front Panel). 4.
8. Remove the I/O panel (see Replacing the I/O Panel). 9. Set the computer top cover aside in a secure location. 10. To replace the top cover, perform the removal procedure in reverse order.
Back to Contents Page Replacing the I/O Panel Dell Studio XPS™ 435T/9000 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. 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 3. Remove the front panel (see Replacing the Front Panel). 4.
