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XPS 8700

Owner’s Manual

Computer model: XPS 8700

Regulatory model: D14M

Regulatory type: D14M001

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Summary of content (86 pages)

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OM_Book.book Page 2 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: 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, personal injury, or death. ____________________ © 2013 Dell Inc. Trademarks used in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, and XPS™ are trademarks of Dell Inc.
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OM_Book.book Page 3 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM Contents Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices . Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recommended Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 10 10 . . . . . . . . . 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 After Working Inside Your Computer . Technical Overview Inside View of Your Computer . System-Board Components . .
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OM_Book.book Page 4 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM Removing the Graphics-Card Bracket (optional). . . . . . . . . . . Prerequisites. Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacing the Graphics-Card Bracket (optional). . . . . . . . . . Procedure . . . Postrequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 25 . . . .
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OM_Book.book Page 5 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM Replacing the Primary Hard-Drive . Procedure . . . Postrequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the Hard-Drive Cage . Prerequisites Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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OM_Book.book Page 6 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM Replacing the Top Cover . Procedure . . . Postrequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the Media-Card Reader . Prerequisites. Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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OM_Book.book Page 7 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM Replacing the Chassis Fan . Procedure . . . Postrequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink . Procedure . . . 62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink . Procedure . . . Postrequisites . . . . 64 . . . . . . . . . .
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OM_Book.book Page 8 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM Replacing the System Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Postrequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Entering the Service Tag in system setup . System Setup . . . . . . . . . 75 75 75 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Entering System Setup . . . . . . Changing Boot Sequence . . . . Clearing Forgotten Passwords .
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OM_Book.book Page 9 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM Before You Begin Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer. 1 Save and close all open files and exit all open programs. 2 Move your mouse pointer to the upper-right or lower-right corner of the screen to open the Charms sidebar, and then click Settings→ Power→ Shut down.
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OM_Book.book Page 10 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and ensure your personal safety. 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 dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: Disconnect all power sources before opening the computer cover or panels.
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OM_Book.book Page 11 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM After Working Inside Your Computer After you complete the replacement procedures, ensure the following: • • • Replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer. • Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets. Place the computer in an upright position. Connect any external devices, cables, cards, and any other part(s) you removed before working on your computer.
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OM_Book.book Page 12 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM Technical Overview WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 14 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM 14 11 mSATA slot (MSATA1) 12 SATA 3.0 (6 Gb/s) drive connector (SATA 2) 13 SATA 3.0 (6 Gb/s) drive connector (SATA 4) 14 SATA 3.0 (6 Gb/s) drive connector (SATA 3) 15 front panel USB connector (F_USB3) 16 front panel USB connector (F_USB2) 17 SATA 3.0 (6 Gb/s) drive connector (SATA 1) 18 power button connector (F_PANEL) 19 front panel USB connector (F_USB1) 20 password reset jumper (PSWD) 21 SATA 3.
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OM_Book.book Page 15 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM Removing the Computer Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 16 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM Replacing the Computer Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 17 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM Removing the Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 18 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM Replacing the Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 19 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM 1 Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory-module connector. 2 Align the notch on the bottom of the memory module with the tab on the memory-module connector.
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OM_Book.book Page 20 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM 3 Insert the memory module into the memory-module connector until the memory module snaps into position. If you insert the memory module correctly, the securing clips snap into the cutouts at each end of the memory module. 3 2 1 1 securing clip (snapped in position) 3 memory module 2 memory-module connector Postrequisites 1 Replace the graphics card. See "Replacing the Graphics Card" on page 29. 2 Replace the computer cover.
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OM_Book.book Page 21 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM Removing the Front Bezel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 22 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM Procedure 1 Place the computer in an upright position. 2 Grasp and release the front bezel tabs sequentially, one at a time by moving them outward from the front panel. 3 Rotate and pull the front bezel away from the front of the computer to release the front bezel clamps from the front panel slots.
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OM_Book.book Page 23 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM Replacing the Front Bezel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 24 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM Removing the Graphics-Card Bracket (optional) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 25 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM Replacing the Graphics-Card Bracket (optional) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 26 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM Removing the Graphics Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 27 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM Procedure 1 Remove the screw that secures the card-retention bracket to the chassis. 2 Lift the card-retention bracket and set it aside in a secure location. NOTE: Your graphics card may have power-cable connectors. 3 Press the releasing clips on the power-cable connectors and disconnect the power cable from the graphics card, if applicable.
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OM_Book.book Page 28 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM 5 Press and hold the securing tab on the card connector, grasp the card by its top corners, and then ease the card out of the card connector.
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OM_Book.book Page 29 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM Replacing the Graphics Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 30 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM Removing the Wireless Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 31 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM 3 Slide and remove the wireless mini-card out of the wireless mini-card connector.
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OM_Book.book Page 32 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 33 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM Removing the mSATA Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 34 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM Replacing the mSATA Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 35 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM Removing the Primary Hard-Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 36 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM Procedure 1 Disconnect the power and data cables from the primary hard-drive. 2 Remove the screws that secure the hard drive to the chassis. 3 Slide the hard drive out towards the back of the computer.
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OM_Book.book Page 37 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM Replacing the Primary Hard-Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 38 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM Removing the Hard-Drive Cage WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 39 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM Replacing the Hard-Drive Cage WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 40 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM Removing the Secondary Hard-Drive (optional) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 41 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM Replacing the Secondary Hard-Drive (optional) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 42 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM Installing a third Hard-Drive (optional) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 43 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM 3 Gently slide the third hard-drive into the hard-drive bay through the front of the computer.
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OM_Book.book Page 44 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM 4 Replace the screws that secure the third hard-drive to the chassis. 5 Connect the power and data cables to the third hard-drive. 1 2 3 1 power cable 3 screws (2) 2 data cable Postrequisites 1 Replace the front bezel. See "Replacing the Front Bezel" on page 23. 2 Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 16.
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OM_Book.book Page 45 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM Removing the Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 46 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM Replacing the Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 47 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM Removing the Top Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 48 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM Replacing the Top Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 49 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM Removing the Media-Card Reader WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 50 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM Replacing the Media-Card Reader WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 51 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM Removing the Top I/O Panel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 53 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM Replacing the Top I/O Panel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 54 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM Removing the Front USB Panel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 56 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM Replacing the Front USB Panel WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 57 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM Removing the Power Button Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 59 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM Replacing the Power Button Module WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 60 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM Removing the Chassis Fan WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 61 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM Replacing the Chassis Fan WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 62 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM Removing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 64 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 65 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM Removing the Processor WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Processors are fragile.
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OM_Book.book Page 66 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM 3 Gently lift the processor and remove it from the processor socket.
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OM_Book.book Page 67 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM Replacing the Processor WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 68 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM Procedure 1 Ensure that the release lever on the processor socket is fully extended in the open position. CAUTION: You must position the processor correctly in the processor socket to avoid permanent damage to the processor. 2 Align the notches on the processor with the tabs on the processor socket. 3 Align the pin-1 corner on the processor with the pin-1 corner on the processor socket, and then place the processor in the processor socket.
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OM_Book.book Page 69 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM Removing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 70 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 71 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM Removing the Power-Supply Unit WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 72 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM Replacing the Power-Supply Unit WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 73 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM Removing the System Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 74 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM Procedure NOTE: Your computer’s service tag is stored in the system board. You must enter the service tag in the BIOS after you replace the system board. NOTE: Before disconnecting the cables from the system board, note the location of the connectors, so that you can reconnect them correctly after you replace the system board. 1 Disconnect all the cables connected to the system board.
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OM_Book.book Page 75 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM Replacing the System Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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OM_Book.book Page 77 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM System Setup Screens The system setup screen displays current or changeable configuration information for your computer. Information on the screen is divided into three areas: the setup item, active help screen, and key functions. Setup Item — This field appears on the left side of the system setup window.
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OM_Book.book Page 78 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM Main→ Processor Information Processor Type Displays the processor type. Processor ID Displays the processor identification code. Processor Core Count Displays the number of processor cores in your computer. Processor L1 Cache Displays the processor’s total L1 cache size. Processor L2 Cache Displays the processor’s total L2 cache size. Processor L3 Cache Displays the processor’s total L3 cache size.
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OM_Book.book Page 79 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM SATA 3 Device Type Displays the type of device connected. Device ID Displays the device identification code. Device Size Displays the size of the SATA device present in your computer. mSATA Device Device Type Displays the type of device connected. Device ID Displays the device identification code. Device Size Displays the size of the mSATA device present in your computer.
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OM_Book.book Page 80 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM Advanced→ Onboard Device Configuration Onboard Audio Controller Allows you to enable or disable the onboard audio controller. SATA Mode Allows you to configure the integrated hard drive controller to ATA or AHCI. Onboard LAN Controller Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. Onboard LAN Boot ROM Allows you to enable or disable the ROM of the onboard LAN controller.
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OM_Book.book Page 81 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM Power Wake Up by Integrated LAN/WLAN If enabled, will wake the system using a network message. AC Recovery Allows you to select the action the computer takes when power is restored. DeepSx Power Policies Allows you to configure the DeepSx mode. Auto Power On Allows the computer to start up automatically at a pre-configured time. Auto Power On Mode Allows you to set the auto power-on mode.
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OM_Book.book Page 82 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM TPM PPI Deprovision Override Allows you to enable or disable TPM PPI deprovision override. Exit Save Changes and Reset Allows you to save the changes. Discard Changes and Reset Allows you to discard the changes. Load Default Allows you to load the default BIOS settings.
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OM_Book.book Page 83 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM Clearing Forgotten Passwords WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1 Remove the computer cover.
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OM_Book.book Page 84 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM Clearing CMOS Settings WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1 Remove the computer cover.
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OM_Book.book Page 85 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM Flashing the BIOS 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 dell.com/support. 3 If you have your computer's Service Tag, type your computer's Service Tag and click Submit. If you do not have your computer's Service Tag, click Detect Service Tag to allow automatic detection of your computer's Service Tag.
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OM_Book.book Page 86 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM More Information To learn about Windows 8: 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Go to dell.com/support. 3 Type Windows 8 in the search box and click Search. 4 Click the links to learn about the Windows 8 features. To learn about your computer features: 1 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 3 in "Flashing the BIOS" on page 85. 2 Click Manuals & Documentation tab.