Dell™ Studio XPS™ 9100 Service Manual Before You Begin Technical Overview Computer Cover Memory Module(s) Front Bezel Badge Back-Light Module PCI and PCI Express Cards Front USB 3.0 Assembly Drives Top Cover I/O Panel Power Button Module Fans Processor Coin-Cell Battery Power Supply System Board System Setup Flashing the BIOS Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
Back to Contents Page Badge Back-Light Module Dell™ Studio XPS™ 9100 Service Manual Removing the Badge Back-Light Module Replacing the Badge Back-Light Module 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.
2. Insert the badge back-light module into the slot on the front bezel. 3. Press the badge back-light module down until it snaps into place. 4. Route the badge back-light cable through the securing tabs. 5. Align the screw holes on the hinge with the screw holes on the front bezel. 6. Replace the two screws that secure the hinge to the front bezel. 7. Replace the front bezel (see Replacing the Front Bezel). 8. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Studio XPS™ 9100 Service Manual Technical Specifications Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Safety Instructions This manual provides instructions 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.
1. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched. 2. Turn off your computer (see Turning Off Your Computer) and all attached devices. 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.
Back to Contents Page Front Bezel Dell™ Studio XPS™ 9100 Service Manual Removing the Front Bezel Replacing the Front Bezel 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: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
Replacing the Front Bezel 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the badge back-light module (see Replacing the Badge Back-Light Module). 3. Align and insert the front bezel tabs into the slots on the chassis. 4. Push the front bezel towards the computer until the front-bezel tabs snap into place. 5. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Studio XPS™ 9100 Service Manual The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board. To flash the BIOS: 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Go 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 under the FlexBay panel on the front of your computer. If you have your computer's Service Tag: a. Click Enter a Service Tag. b.
Back to Contents Page PCI and PCI Express Cards Dell™ Studio XPS™ 9100 Service Manual Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards Replacing PCI and PCI Express Cards Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards 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 slots (2) 2 PCI support bracket 3 tabs (2) 4 expansion card 6. Remove the expansion card from the card slot: l For a PCI, PCI Express x1, or PCI Express x8 card, grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector. l For a PCI Express x16 card, press the retention mechanism, grasp the card by its top corners, and then ease it out of its connector. 1 securing tab 2 retention mechanism 3 PCI Express x16 card 4 PCI Express x16 card connector 7.
2. Prepare the card for installation. See the documentation that shipped with the card for information on configuring the card, making internal connections, or otherwise customizing it for your computer. 3. If you are installing a PCI Express card into the x16 card connector, position the card so the securing slot is aligned with the securing tab. 1 securing tab 2 securing slot 3 PCI Express x16 card 4 PCI Express x16 card connector 4.
Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Studio XPS™ 9100 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 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.
5. Enter system setup (see System Setup) and restore the settings you recorded in step 1.
Back to Contents Page Computer Cover Dell™ Studio XPS™ 9100 Service Manual Removing the Computer Cover Replacing the Computer Cover 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.
5. Press the computer cover down and slide it towards the front of the computer. 6. Replace the two thumbscrews that secure the computer cover to the chassis. 1 thumbscrews (2) 3 computer cover 7. Place the computer in an upright position.
Back to Contents Page Processor Dell™ Studio XPS™ 9100 Service Manual Removing the Processor Replacing the Processor 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: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
Leave the release lever extended in the release position so that the socket is ready for the new processor. 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 instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Unpack the new processor, being careful not to touch the underside of the processor.
CAUTION: Ensure that the processor fan and heat sink assembly is correctly seated and secure. 12. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
Back to Contents Page Drives Dell™ Studio XPS™ 9100 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive Removing the Media Card Reader Replacing the Media Card Reader 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.
3 hard drive 6. 4 screws (2) If removing the hard drive changes the drive configuration, ensure that you reflect these changes in the system setup (see System Setup). Replacing the Hard Drive 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Check the documentation that shipped with the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer. 3. Slide the hard drive into the hard drive bay. 4. Align the screw holes on the hard drive with the screw holes on the chassis. 5.
1 data cable 2 power cable 3 optical drive 4 screws (2) 7. Set aside the optical drive in a secure location. Replacing the Optical Drive 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the screw from the old optical drive and insert it into the new optical drive. 1 screw 3. To install a secondary optical drive, pull the metal plate away from the chassis. 1 metal plate 4. Gently slide the optical drive into the optical drive bay through the front of the computer. 5.
7. Connect the power and data cables to the optical drive. 8. If disconnected, connect the other end of the data cable to the system board connector (see System Board Components). 9. Replace the front bezel (see Replacing the Front Bezel). 10. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 11. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 12.
2. Connect the power and data cables to the back of the Media Card Reader. 3. Gently slide the Media Card Reader into the drive bay. 4. Replace the screw that secures the Media Card Reader to the chassis. 5. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 6. Replace the front bezel (see Replacing the Front Bezel). 7. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 8. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.
Back to Contents Page Fans Dell™ Studio XPS™ 9100 Service Manual Removing the Chassis Fan Replacing the Chassis Fan Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly Removing the Front Fan Replacing the Front Fan 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.
2. Align the screw holes on the chassis fan with the screw holes on the chassis. 3. Replace the four screws that secure the chassis fan to the chassis. 4. Connect the chassis fan cable to the system board connector SYS_FAN (see System Board Components). 5. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly WARNING: Despite having a plastic shield, the processor fan and heat sink assembly may be very hot during normal operation.
CAUTION: Ensure that you apply new thermal grease. New thermal grease is critical for ensuring adequate thermal bonding, which is a requirement for optimal processor operation. 3. Apply new thermal grease to the top of the processor. 4. Align the four captive screws on the processor fan and heat sink assembly with the screw holes on the system board. 5. Tighten the four captive screws that secure the processor fan and heat sink assembly to the system board. 6.
3. Push the front fan towards the front of the computer, until the tabs snap into place. 4. Connect the front fan cable to the system board connector PWR_FAN (see System Board Components). 5. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
Back to Contents Page Memory Module(s) Dell™ Studio XPS™ 9100 Service Manual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memory Module(s) 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: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
1 matched memory modules in connectors DIMM4, DIMM5, and DIMM6 (pink connectors) 3. 2 matched memory modules in connectors DIMM1, DIMM2, and DIMM3 (blue connectors) Align the notch on the bottom of the memory module with the tab in the connector. 1 cutouts (2) 2 tab 3 notch 4 memory module 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. 4.
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Back to Contents Page Power Supply Dell™ Studio XPS™ 9100 Service Manual Removing the Power Supply Replacing the Power Supply 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: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
3. Align the screw holes on the power supply with the screw holes on the chassis. WARNING: Failure to replace and tighten all screws may cause electrical shock as these screws are a key part of the system grounding. 4. Replace the four screws that secure the power supply to the chassis. 5. Connect the DC power cables to the system board and drives (see System Board Components). 6. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 7.
Back to Contents Page Power Button Module Dell™ Studio XPS™ 9100 Service Manual Removing the Power Button Module Replacing the Power Button Module 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: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
3. Replace the screw that secures the power button module to the top cover. 4. Replace the top cover (see Replacing the Top Cover). 5. Replace the front bezel (see Replacing the Front Bezel). 6. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 7. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™ Studio XPS™ 9100 Service Manual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 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. Remove the memory modules (see Removing the Memory Module(s)) and record which memory module is removed from each DIMM slot so that the memory modules can be installed in the same slot after the system board is replaced. 10. Disconnect all cables connected to the system board (see System Board Components). Note the routing of all cables as you remove them so that you can re-route them correctly after installing the new system board. 11.
9. Place the alignment bar in the chassis. 10. Replace the screw that secures the alignment bar to the chassis. 11. Pivot the expansion card retainer towards the alignment bar until it snaps into place. 12. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 13. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 14. Flash the system BIOS, as needed. NOTE: For information on flashing the system BIOS, see Flashing the BIOS. Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 1.
Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell™ Studio XPS™ 9100 Service Manual Overview Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Settings 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: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer.
Processor Cache L1 Displays the processor L1 cache size Processor Cache L2 Displays the processor L2 cache size 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 System Time Displays the current time in hh:mm:ss format System Date Disp
Auto Power On Enables you to set an alarm to turn on the computer automatically 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 Exit Exit Options Provides options to Load Default, Save and Exit Setup, and Exit Without Saving Clearing Forgotten Passwords WARNING: Before you begin any of the instructions in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped wi
WARNING: The computer must be disconnected from the electrical outlet to clear the CMOS setting. 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover). 3. Locate the 3-pin CMOS reset jumper (CLR_CMOS) 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 CMOS setting. 6.
Back to Contents Page Technical Overview Dell™ Studio XPS™ 9100 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.
1 12 V power connector (ATX_12V) 2 processor socket 3 memory module connector (DIMM4) 4 memory module connector (DIMM1) 5 memory module connector (DIMM5) 6 memory module connector (DIMM2) 7 memory module connector (DIMM6) 8 memory module connector (DIMM3) 9 main power connector (ATX1) 10 SATA connector (S_SATA1) 11 SATA connector (S_SATA2) 12 front panel USB connector (FUSB_4) 13 front panel USB connector (FUSB_5) 14 front panel connector (F_PANEL) 15 SATA connector (S_SATA3) 16 front
Back to Contents Page Top Cover Dell™ Studio XPS™ 9100 Service Manual Removing the Top Cover Replacing the Top Cover 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: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
1 release tab 3 power button module 2 power button cable 8. Remove the I/O panel (see Removing the I/O Panel). 9. Remove the power button module (see Removing the Power Button Module). 10. Set the top cover aside in a secure location. Replacing the Top Cover 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Replace the power button module (see Replacing the Power Button Module). 3. Replace the I/O panel (see Replacing the I/O Panel). 4.
Back to Contents Page I/O Panel Dell™ Studio XPS™ 9100 Service Manual Removing the I/O Panel Replacing the I/O Panel 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: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
6. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 7. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
Back to Contents Page Front USB 3.0 Assembly Dell™ Studio XPS™ 9100 Service Manual Removing the Front USB 3.0 Assembly Replacing the Front USB 3.0 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.
4. Connect the USB 3.0 cable to the connector on the expansion card. 5. Replace the front bezel (see Replacing the Front Bezel). 6. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 7. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
