Dell XPS 600 Service Manual Dell™ XPS™ 600 Service Manual Before You Begin Opening the Computer Cover Technical Specifications Advanced Troubleshooting System Setup Program About Your XPS Computer Removing and Installing Parts Closing the Computer Cover Technical Overview Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
Before You Begin: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ XPS™ 600 Service Manual Getting Started Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer Getting Started This section provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer.
Before You Begin: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual safety. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components or contacts on a card. Hold a card by its edges or by its metal mounting bracket. Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by its pins. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer.
Opening the Computer Cover: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual Back to Contents Page Opening the Computer Cover Dell™ XPS™ 600 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components.
Technical Specifications: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual Back to Contents Page Technical Specifications Dell™ XPS™ 600 Service Manual Processor Processor type Intel® Pentium® 4 Extreme Edition with HT Technology or dual-core processing NOTE: Not all Pentium 4 processors support Hyper-Threading technology or dual-core processing.
Technical Specifications: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual Expansion Bus Bus type PCI 32-bit PCI Express x1 and x16 Bus speed PCI: 33 MHz PCI Express: 2.
Technical Specifications: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual USB two front-panel, six back-panel, and two internal USB 2.
Technical Specifications: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual Voltage (see the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide for important voltage setting information) Backup battery fixed-voltage power supply — 110 V at 50/60 Hz manual selection and auto-sensing power supplies — 90 to 135 V at 50/60 Hz; 180 to 265 V at 50/60 Hz; 100 V at 50/60 Hz for Japanese computers 3-V CR2032 lithium coin cell Physical Height 49.1 cm (19.3 inches) Width 22.2 cm (8.7 inches) Depth 48.8 cm (19.
Advanced Troubleshooting: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual Back to Contents Page Advanced Troubleshooting Dell™ XPS™ 600 Service Manual Power Lights Diagnostic Lights Beep Codes System Messages Power Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
Advanced Troubleshooting: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. To help you troubleshoot a problem, your computer has four lights labeled "1," "2," "3," and "4" on the front panel (see "Front View (Door Open)"). When the computer starts normally, the lights flash. After the computer starts, all four lights display solid green.
Advanced Troubleshooting: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual A possible expansion card failure has occurred. Another failure has occurred. 1. Determine if a conflict exists by removing a card (not a graphics card) and restarting the computer (see "Cards"). 2. If the problem persists, reinstall the card that you removed, remove a different card, and then restart the computer. 3. Repeat this process for each card.
Advanced Troubleshooting: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual 3-3-1 NVRAM power loss 3-3-2 NVRAM configuration 3-4-1 Screen initialization failure 3-4-2 Screen retrace failure 4-2-1 No time tick 4-2-2 Shutdown failure 4-2-3 Gate A20 failure 4-2-4 Unexpected interrupt in protected mode 4-3-3 Timer-chip counter 2 failure 4-3-4 Time-of-day clock stopped 4-4-1 Serial or parallel port test failure 4-4-4 Cache test failure System Messages NOTE: If the message you received is not listed in the table, see the documentatio
Advanced Troubleshooting: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual Not Set Diskette Boot Failure Drive A or B is present but has Ensure that the drive is installed correctly in the failed the BIOS POST. computer and defined correctly in the system setup program. Check the interface cable at both ends. DMA Error Error in the DMA controller on the system board. DMA 1 Error The keyboard or system board may need to be replaced.
System Setup Program: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual Back to Contents Page System Setup Program Dell™ XPS™ 600 Service Manual Overview Entering the System Setup Program System Setup Program Screens System Setup Program Options Boot Sequence Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Settings Overview Use the system setup program as follows: To change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in your computer To set or change a user-selectable option su
System Setup Program: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual Scroll up and down the list by using the up- and down-arrow keys. As an option is highlighted, the Option Field displays more information about that option and the option's current and available settings. Key Functions — This field appears below the Option Field and lists keys and their functions within the active system setup program field.
System Setup Program: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual Video This setting specifies which video controller is primary when two video controllers are present on the computer. Performance HyperThreading HDD Acoustic Mode If your processor supports Hyper-Threading, this option appears in the Options List. Bypass — Your computer does not test or change the current acoustics mode setting. Quiet (default) — The hard drive operates at its most quiet setting.
System Setup Program: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual Load Defaults This setting restores the computer's factory-installed default settings. Event Log Displays the system event log. POST Behavior Fastboot When set to On (default), your computer starts more quickly because it skips certain configurations and tests. Numlock Key This option involves the rightmost bank of keys on your keyboard. When set to On (default), this option activates the numeric and mathematical features shown at the top of each key.
System Setup Program: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual The Boot Device Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. Each device has a number next to it. 4. At the bottom of the menu, enter the number of the device that is to be used for the current boot only. For example, if you are booting to a USB memory key, highlight USB Flash Device and press . NOTE: To boot to a USB device, the device must be bootable. To make sure your device is bootable, check the device documentation.
System Setup Program: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual 5. After the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on your computer, shut down the computer. 6. Turn off the monitor and disconnect it from the electrical outlet. 7. Disconnect the computer power cable from the electrical outlet, and press the power button to ground the system board. 8. Open the computer cover. 9. Locate the 3-pin password jumper on the system board and attach the jumper to pins 1 and 2 to re-enable the password feature. 10.
About Your XPS Computer: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual Back to Contents Page About Your XPS Computer Dell™ XPS™ 600 Service Manual Front View Front View (Door Open) Back View Front View 1 hard-drive The hard-drive light is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the hard drive. The light activity light might also be on when a device such as your CD player is operating. 2 power button Press to turn on the computer.
About Your XPS Computer: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual 1 headphone connector Use the headphone connector to attach headphones and most kinds of speakers. 2 microphone connector Use the microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. 3 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras.
About Your XPS Computer: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual 1 processor fans (2) For optimal cooling, two processor fans are provided. Do not block the vents. 2 cover latch release To open the computer, lay the computer on its side with the cover latch release at the top and then push the latch to the left. See "Opening the Computer Cover." 3 security cable Use a security cable with the slot to help secure your computer. slot 4 padlock ring Insert a padlock to lock the computer cover.
About Your XPS Computer: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual 1 mouse connector Plug a standard mouse into the green mouse connector. Turn off the computer and any attached devices before you connect a mouse to the computer. If you have a USB mouse, plug it into a USB connector. 2 surround connector Use the black surround connector to attach multichannel-capable speakers.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual Back to Contents Page Removing and Installing Parts Dell™ XPS™ 600 Service Manual Memory Processor Cards System Board Drives Power Supply Hard Drive Front Panel Floppy Drive Front LED Board Media Card Reader (Optional) Drive Door CD/DVD Drive Battery Processor Airflow Shroud Memory You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. Your computer supports DDR2 memory.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual If you install mixed pairs of PC2-4200 (DDR2 533-MHz) and PC2-5300 (DDR2 667-MHz) memory, the modules function at the speed of the slowest module installed. Be sure to install a single memory module in DIMM connector 1, the connector closest to the processor, before you install modules in the other connectors.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual 3. Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector. 1 memory connector closest to processor 2 securing clips (2) 3 connector 4. Align the notch on the bottom of the module with the crossbar in the connector. 1 cutouts (2) 2 memory module 3 notch 4 crossbar NOTICE: 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. 5.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual 6. Close the computer cover. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it into your computer. 7. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 8. Right-click the My Computer icon and click Properties. 9. Click the General tab. 10. To verify that the memory is installed correctly, check the amount of memory (RAM) listed.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual Three PCI card slots Two PCI Express x16 card slots (can be used in a dual-graphics configuration) NOTE: If a graphics card is installed in each of the PCI Express x16 card slots in the dual-graphics configuration, the PCI Express x1 card slot is not accessible for use.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual 1 graphics card bridge 2 power connectors (2) 3 dual-PCI Express graphics cards 3. Disconnect the power cable connected to the card. 4. Press the lever on the card retention arm and raise the retention arm. 1 lever 2 retention arm 3 edge connector 4 card connector 5. Pull the securing tab (if present), grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector. parts0.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual 1 PCI Express x16 card 2 PCI Express x16 card slot 3 securing tab 6. If you are replacing the card, see "Installing PCI Express Graphics Cards in a Dual Configuration." If you are not replacing the card, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening. NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to maintain FCC certification of the computer. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of your computer.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug the cable into the computer. 9. Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. Installing PCI Express Graphics Cards in a Dual Configuration NOTE: This section regards dual configurations of PCI Express graphics cards only.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual 5. Prepare the card for installation. See the documentation that came with the card for information on configuring the card, making internal connections, or otherwise customizing it for your computer. 6. Position the card so that it is aligned with the slot and the securing tab (if present) is aligned with the securing slot.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual 6 bracket caught outside of slot 8. Before you lower the retention arm, ensure that: The tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar. The notch in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide. NOTICE: Do not route card cables over or behind the cards. Cables routed over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment. 9.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual 1 graphics card bridge 2 power connectors (2) 3 dual-PCI Express graphics cards 11. Replace the graphics card bridge, pressing firmly so that it completely covers the connector tabs. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug the cable into the computer. 12. Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual 1 filler bracket 2 retention arm 3 lever 4 PCI card 5 edge connector 6 card connector 3. Remove the card: a. If necessary, disconnect any cables connected to the card. b. Pull the securing tab (if present), grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector. 1 PCI Express x16 card 2 PCI Express x16 card slot 3 securing tab 4. If you are replacing the card, see "Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual The tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar. The notch in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide. NOTICE: Do not route card cables over or behind the cards. Cables routed over the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage to the equipment. 6. Press the retention arm into place, securing the card(s) in the computer.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual 1 filler bracket 2 retention arm 3 lever 4 PCI card 5 edge connector 6 card connector 3. If you are installing a new card, remove the filler bracket to create a card-slot opening. 4. Prepare the card for installation. See the documentation that came with the card for information on configuring the card, making internal connections, or otherwise customizing it for your computer.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual damage the system board. 6. Gently pull the securing tab (if present) and place the card in the connector. Press down firmly and ensure that the card is fully seated in the slot. If the card is full-length, insert the end of the card into the card guide bracket as you lower the card toward its connector on the system board. Insert the card firmly into the card connector on the system board.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual 1 filler bracket 2 alignment guide 3 alignment bar 4 retention arm 9. Connect any cables that should be attached to the card. See the documentation for the card for information about the card cable connections. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug the cable into the computer. 10.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual 2. Connect the network cable to the add-in network adapter connectors. Do not connect the network cable to the integrated connector on the back panel. If you removed an add-in network connector: 1. Enter system setup, select Integrated NIC Controller, and then change the setting to On. 2. Connect the network cable to the integrated connector on the back panel of the computer.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual Connect serial ATA hard drives to the SATA0 - SATA3 connectors on the system board. Connect CD/DVD drives to the IDE connector.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual NOTE: If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep, back up your files before you begin this procedure. 1. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin." 2. Press in on the top shroud tabs and tilt the shroud back. 3. Lift the shroud away from the hard drive. 4. Disconnect the power and hard-drive cables from the drive and from the system board. 1 power cable parts0.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual 2 hard-drive cable 3 tab (2) 4 hard drive 5 system board connector 5. Press in on the tabs on each side of the drive and slide the drive up and out. Installing a Hard Drive 1. Unpack the replacement hard drive, and prepare it for installation. 2. Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer. 3.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual 1 power cable 2 hard-drive cable 3 tab (2) 4 hard drive 5 system board connector 5. Connect a power cable to the drive. 6. Connect the hard-drive cable to the drive and to the system board. 7. Check all connectors to be certain that they are properly cabled and firmly seated. NOTICE: When replacing the hard-drive shroud, ensure that all the cables are properly routed. 8.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual 11. Close the computer cover. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it into your computer. 12. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation. 13.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover. NOTICE: To avoid damage to the drive, do not set it on a hard surface. Instead, set the drive on a surface, such as a foam pad, that will sufficiently cushion it. 1.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual 7. Connect a power cable to the drive. 8. Connect the hard-drive cable to the drive and to the system board. 9. Close the computer cover. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it into your computer. 10. Connect your computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and turn them on.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual 1 data cable 2 power cable 3 tabs (2) 4 floppy drive 4. Press inward on the two tabs on the sides of the drive, slide the drive upward, and remove it from the floppy-drive bay. Installing a Floppy Drive 1. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin." 2. If you are replacing a drive and the new drive does not have the bracket rails attached, remove the rails from the old drive by removing the two screws that secure each rail to the drive.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual 1 drive 2 bracket rails (2) 3 screws (4) 3. Gently slide the drive into place until the tabs securely click into position. 1 data cable 2 power cable 3 tabs (2) 4 floppy drive 4. Attach the power and data cables to the floppy drive. parts0.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual 5. Connect the other end of the data cable to the connector labeled "DSKT" on the system board. 6. Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to provide airflow for the fan and cooling vents. 7. Close the computer cover. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it into your computer. 8. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual 1 internal USB cable 2 tabs (2) 3 media card reader* 4 FLEX connector 4. Close the computer cover. Installing a Media Card Reader CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual 1 adapter rails (2) 2 screws (4) 5. Slide the adapter into the 5.25-inch drive bay until the tabs on the rails securely click into position. 1 internal USB cable 2 tabs (2) 3 media card reader* 4 FLEX connector 6. Slide the media card reader into the adapter until the tabs on the rails securely click into position. parts0.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual 7. Connect the internal USB cable to the media card reader 8. Route the USB cable through the cable routing clip. 9. Connect the internal USB cable to the internal FLEX connector on the system board. 10. Close the computer cover. CD/DVD Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual 1 power cable 2 tabs (2) 3 data cable 4 CD/DVD drive 3. Press inward on the two tabs on the sides of the drive, and then slide the drive upward and remove it from the drive bay. Installing a CD/DVD Drive 1. If you are installing a new drive, unpack the drive and prepare it for installation. Check the documentation that accompanied the drive to verify that the drive is configured for your computer.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual 1 drive 2 bracket rails (2) 3 screws (4) 4. Gently slide the drive into place until the tabs securely click into position. 5. Connect the power and data cables to the drive. 1 power cable parts0.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual 2 tabs (2) 3 data cable 4 CD/DVD drive 6. Check all cable connections, and fold cables out of the way to provide airflow for the fan and cooling vents. 7. Close the computer cover. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it into your computer. 8. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual 1 anchor tabs (3) 2 shroud release levers (2) Installing the Processor Airflow Shroud 1. Reconnect the cooling fan power cable to the FANREAR connector (see "System Board Components") on the system board. 2. Reconnect the CPU fan power cable to the FANCPU connector (see "System Board Components") on the system board. 3. Align the anchor tabs with the securing slots. 4. Gently press the shroud until the anchor tabs snap securely into place. 5.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual 1. Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin." 2. Disconnect the two cooling fan power cables from the FANREAR and FANCPU connectors on the system board (see "System Board Components"). 3. Disconnect the power cable from the POWER12V connector on the system board (see "System Board Components"). 4. Remove the airflow shroud. 1 anchor tabs (3) 2 shroud release levers (2) CAUTION: The heat sink can get very hot during normal operation.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual b. On the retention base locate the tab opposite the power supply. Press on the retention base tab away from the heat sink until the heat sink pops up slightly. c. Press the second retention tab away from the heat sink while lifting the heat sink up and out of the retention base. NOTICE: Lay the heat sink down on its side to avoid damaging the thermal interface on the bottom.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual processor upgrade kit from Dell, reuse the original heat sink and blower when you install your new processor. 6. Push down and out on the socket release lever. 7. Open the processor cover. 1 processor cover 2 processor 3 socket 4 release lever 8. Remove the processor from the socket. Leave the release lever extended in the release position so that the socket is ready for the new processor.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual 3. Align the pin-1 corner of the processor and socket. 1 processor pin-1 indicator 2 release lever 3 processor 4 processor socket 5 socket pin-1 indicator NOTICE: Socket pins are delicate. To avoid damage, ensure that the processor is aligned properly with the socket, and do not use excessive force when you install the processor. Be careful not to touch or bend the pins on the system board. 4.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual NOTICE: Ensure that the heat sink is correctly seated and secure. 8. Reinstall the retention module clips. 9. Lower the airflow shroud over the heat sink. 10. Reconnect the two cooling fan power cables to the CPU FAN1 and CPU FAN2 connectors on the system board (see "System Board Components"). 11. Reconnect the power cable to the POWER12V connector on the system board (see "System Board Components"). 12. Close the computer cover.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual 2. Open the computer cover. 3. Remove any components that restrict access to the system board. 4. Disconnect all cables from the system board. 5. Before you remove the existing system board assembly, visually compare the replacement system board to the existing system board to make sure that you have the correct part. 6. Remove the system board screw. 1 screw 2 tab 7.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual replacement system board. NOTE: Jumper settings on replacement system boards are preset by the factory. NOTE: Some components and connectors on the replacement system board may be in different locations than the corresponding connectors on the existing system board. 2. Orient the replacement board by aligning the notches on the bottom of the board with the tabs on the computer. 3.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual NOTICE: To avoid damaging the cables when you reinstall the power supply, replace the cables as shown below. Front Panel CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual 4. Close the computer cover halfway and pull the front panel away from the computer. Front LED Board CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual 1 LED cable 2 front LED board guides 3 light pipe 4 screw 5 front LED board guide To replace the front LED board, perform the removal procedure in reverse. Drive Door CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Removing the Drive Door 1. Open the drive door. parts0.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual 2. Unsnap the top bracket hinge and pull the top of the drive door outward, away from the computer. parts0.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual 1 top bracket hinge 2 bottom bracket hinge 3. Lift the bottom bracket hinge away from the computer. Replacing the Drive Door To prevent damage to your computer, the drive door is designed to "break away" from the computer if it is opened too far. If the drive door detaches from the computer without disassembling, perform the removal procedure in reverse.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual 1 door 2 door bracket/door hinge assembly 3 lower part of the door hinge 3. Attach the drive door to the computer, starting with the bottom bracket hinge. Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.
Removing and Installing Parts: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual system board. 4. Remove the battery by prying it out of its socket with your fingers. 5. Insert the new battery (CR2032) into the socket with the side labeled "+" against the metal clip, and press the battery into place. 6. Close the computer cover. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it into your computer. 7.
Closing the Computer Cover: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual Back to Contents Page Closing the Computer Cover Dell™ XPS™ 600 Service Manual 1. Ensure that all cables are connected, and fold cables out of the way. 2. Ensure that no tools or extra parts are left inside the computer. 3. Pivot the cover down and into position. 4. Press down on the cover to close it. 5. Once the cover is closed, slide the release latch to the right until the latch clicks into place.
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Technical Overview: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual Back to Contents Page Technical Overview Dell™ XPS™ 600 Service Manual Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments Inside View of Your Computer 1 power supply fans (2) 4 CD/DVD drives 7 PCI card shroud and fan 2 processor fans 5 floppy drives 8 system board 3 processor airflow shroud 6 hard drive shroud 9 power supply System Board Components techov0.
Technical Overview: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual 1 CPU fan connectors (2) 10 optical drive connector (IDE) 19 card fan connector (FAN SYS) 2 power connector (POWER12V) 11 battery (BATT) 20 1394 connector (1394) 3 processor and heatsink connector 12 front-panel connector (FRNT PNL) 21 front-panel audio (FP_AUD) 4 memory module connectors (1, 3) 13 serial ATA connectors (SATA0 - SATA3) 22 PCI card connectors (PCI SLOT 4, PCI SLOT 5, PCI SLOT 6) 5 memory module connectors (2, 4) 14 card fan connec
Technical Overview: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual DC Power Connector P1 Pin Number Signal name Color Wire Gauge 1 +3.3 VDC Orange 16-AWG 2 +3.3 VDC Orange 16-AWG 3 COM Black 18-AWG 4 +5 VDC Red 18-AWG 5 COM Black 18-AWG 6 +5 VDC Red 18-AWG 7 COM Black 18-AWG 8 POK Gray 18-AWG 9 +5 VFP Purple 18-AWG 10 +12 VADC White 18-AWG 11 +12 VADC White 18-AWG 12 +3.3 VDC Orange 16-AWG 13 +3.
Technical Overview: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual 19 COM Black 18-AWG 20 N/C N/C N/A 21 +5 VDC Red 18-AWG 22 +5 VDC Red 18-AWG 23 +5 VDC/SE Red 18-AWG 24 COM Black 18-AWG DC Power Connector P2 Pin Number Signal Name 18-AWG Wire Color 1 COM Black 2 COM Black 3 COM Black 4 COM Black 5 COM Black 6 +12 VADC Yellow 7 +12 VADC Yellow 8 +12 VADC Yellow 9 +12 VCDC Blue/White Stripe 10 +12 VCDC Blue/White Stripe DC Power Connector P5 Pin Number Signal Name 1
Technical Overview: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual 5 COM Black 6 COM Black DC Power Connector P4 Pin Number Signal Name 18-AWG Wire Color 1 +12 VBDC White 2 +12 VBDC White 3 +12 VBDC White 4 COM Black 5 COM Black 6 COM Black NOTE: The P5 connector is intended for use with the PCI Express graphics cards whose power requirements exceed 75 watts.
Technical Overview: Dell XPS 600 Service Manual 1 +3.3 VDC Orange 2 COM Black 3 +5 VDC Red 4 COM Black 5 +12 VCDC White DC Power Connectors BAY1 and BAY2 Pin Number Signal Name 18-AWG Wire Color 1 +12 VBDC White 2 COM Black 3 COM Black 4 +5 VDC Red Back to Contents Page techov0.
