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Contents 1 Before You Begin 11 Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices . . . . 11 Safety Instructions 12 Recommended Tools 12 2 After Working Inside Your Computer . . . . 13 3 Technical Overview 15 Inside View of Your Computer 16 System Board Components 17 4 Stand 19 Removing the Stand 19 Replacing the Stand 21 5 Back Cover 23 Removing the Back Cover 23 Replacing the Back Cover 24 Contents 3
Contents 1 Before You Begin 11 Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices . . . . 11 Safety Instructions 12 Recommended Tools 12 2 After Working Inside Your Computer . . . . 13 3 Technical Overview 15 Inside View of Your Computer 16 System Board Components 17 4 Stand 19 Removing the Stand 19 Replacing the Stand 21 5 Back Cover 23 Removing the Back Cover 23 Replacing the Back Cover 24 Contents 3
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21 I/O Cover 81 Removing the I/O Cover 81 Replacing the I/O Cover 83 22 I/O Board Shield 85 Removing the I/O Board Shield 85 Replacing the I/O Board Shield 88 23 Power-Supply Unit 89 Removing the Power-Supply Unit 89 Replacing the Power-Supply Unit 91 24 Power-Supply Fan 93 Removing the Power-Supply Fan 93 Replacing the Power-Supply Fan 95 25 TV-In Port 97 Removing the TV-In Port 97 Replacing the TV-In Port 99 Contents 7
21 I/O Cover 81 Removing the I/O Cover 81 Replacing the I/O Cover 83 22 I/O Board Shield 85 Removing the I/O Board Shield 85 Replacing the I/O Board Shield 88 23 Power-Supply Unit 89 Removing the Power-Supply Unit 89 Replacing the Power-Supply Unit 91 24 Power-Supply Fan 93 Removing the Power-Supply Fan 93 Replacing the Power-Supply Fan 95 25 TV-In Port 97 Removing the TV-In Port 97 Replacing the TV-In Port 99 Contents 7
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... (For non-AV board) (P170) 19 SATA connector (SATA1) 20 power-supply fan cable connector (P10) 21 SATA connector (CON5141) 22 power cable connector (P161) 23 power cable connector (P160) 24 processor power-supply cable connector (CON5176) 18 Technical Overview
... (For non-AV board) (P170) 19 SATA connector (SATA1) 20 power-supply fan cable connector (P10) 21 SATA connector (CON5141) 22 power cable connector (P161) 23 power cable connector (P160) 24 processor power-supply cable connector (CON5176) 18 Technical Overview
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... 1 Remove the screws that shipped with your computer. 1 slots (2) 3 screws (4) 2 1 4 3 2 middle frame 4 back cover Back Cover 23 Back Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the back cover to your computer. 2 Insert your finger into the ...your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 19. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Stand" on page 11. Removing the Back Cover Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand.
... 1 Remove the screws that shipped with your computer. 1 slots (2) 3 screws (4) 2 1 4 3 2 middle frame 4 back cover Back Cover 23 Back Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the back cover to your computer. 2 Insert your finger into the ...your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 19. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Stand" on page 11. Removing the Back Cover Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand.
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See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 19. 2 Remove the back cover. Removing the B-CAS Card Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand. See "Removing the Stand" on page 23. B-CAS Card 25 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. B-CAS 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 11.
See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 19. 2 Remove the back cover. Removing the B-CAS Card Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand. See "Removing the Stand" on page 23. B-CAS Card 25 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. B-CAS 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 11.
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For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Converter Board Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 19. 2 Remove the back cover. Converter Board 29 See "Removing the Stand" on page 23. Converter 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 11.
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Converter Board Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 19. 2 Remove the back cover. Converter Board 29 See "Removing the Stand" on page 23. Converter 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 11.
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Removing the Power-Button Board Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Stand" on page 23. Power-Button Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your fingertips, gently lift the power...
Removing the Power-Button Board Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Stand" on page 23. Power-Button Board WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your fingertips, gently lift the power...
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... the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Stand" on page 23. Removing the Memory Module(s) Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 19. 2 Remove the back cover. Memory...
... the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Stand" on page 23. Removing the Memory Module(s) Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 19. 2 Remove the back cover. Memory...
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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 23. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 11. Optical Drive 39 Removing the Optical Drive Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand. See "Removing the Stand" on page 19. 2 Remove the back cover. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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 23. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 11. Optical Drive 39 Removing the Optical Drive Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand. See "Removing the Stand" on page 19. 2 Remove the back cover. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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.... Removing the VESA-Mount Bracket Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Stand" on page 23. Procedure 1 Remove the screws that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 11. VESA...
.... Removing the VESA-Mount Bracket Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Stand" on page 23. Procedure 1 Remove the screws that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 11. VESA...
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... cover. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Removing the Hard Drive Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand. Hard Drive 45 See "Removing the Stand" on page 23. 3 Remove the VESA-mount bracket. See "Removing the VESA-Mount Bracket" on...
... cover. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Removing the Hard Drive Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand. Hard Drive 45 See "Removing the Stand" on page 23. 3 Remove the VESA-mount bracket. See "Removing the VESA-Mount Bracket" on...
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System-Board Shield 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 19. 2 Remove the back cover. See "Removing the Stand" on page 11. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 43. System-Board Shield 49 Removing the System-Board Shield Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the VESA-Mount Bracket" on page 23. 3 Remove the VESA-mount bracket.
System-Board Shield 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 19. 2 Remove the back cover. See "Removing the Stand" on page 11. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 43. System-Board Shield 49 Removing the System-Board Shield Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the VESA-Mount Bracket" on page 23. 3 Remove the VESA-mount bracket.
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Removing the TV Tuner Card Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Stand" on page 49. See "Removing the System-Board Shield" on page 19. 2 Remove the back cover. See... "Removing the VESA-Mount Bracket" on page 23. 3 Remove the VESA-mount bracket. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 43. 4 Remove the system-board shield. TV Tuner Card WARNING: Before ...
Removing the TV Tuner Card Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Stand" on page 49. See "Removing the System-Board Shield" on page 19. 2 Remove the back cover. See... "Removing the VESA-Mount Bracket" on page 23. 3 Remove the VESA-mount bracket. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 43. 4 Remove the system-board shield. TV Tuner Card WARNING: Before ...
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Your computer has one half Mini-Card slot which supports a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) + Bluetooth combo card. For more information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Stand" on page 23. 3 Remove the VESA-mount bracket. CAUTION: ... System-Board Shield" on page 43. 4 Remove the system-board shield. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Mini-Cards from sources other than Dell. For additional safety best practices information, see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the ...
Your computer has one half Mini-Card slot which supports a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) + Bluetooth combo card. For more information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Stand" on page 23. 3 Remove the VESA-mount bracket. CAUTION: ... System-Board Shield" on page 43. 4 Remove the system-board shield. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Mini-Cards from sources other than Dell. For additional safety best practices information, see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the ...
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... Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand. See "Removing the System-Board Shield" on page 23. 3 Remove the VESA-mount bracket. Speakers 61 See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 49. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Stand" on page 43. 4 Remove the...
... Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand. See "Removing the System-Board Shield" on page 23. 3 Remove the VESA-mount bracket. Speakers 61 See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 49. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Stand" on page 43. 4 Remove the...
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.... See "Removing the VESA-Mount Bracket" on page 49. Processor Heat-Sink 65 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the System-Board Shield" on page 43. 4 Remove the system-board shield. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page...
.... See "Removing the VESA-Mount Bracket" on page 49. Processor Heat-Sink 65 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the System-Board Shield" on page 43. 4 Remove the system-board shield. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page...
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For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the System-Board Shield" on page 19. 2 Remove the back cover. Processor Heat-Sink Fan 69 See "Removing the Stand" on ... 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 23. 3 Remove the VESA-mount bracket. See "Removing the VESA-Mount Bracket" on page 43. 4 Remove the system-board shield.
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the System-Board Shield" on page 19. 2 Remove the back cover. Processor Heat-Sink Fan 69 See "Removing the Stand" on ... 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 23. 3 Remove the VESA-mount bracket. See "Removing the VESA-Mount Bracket" on page 43. 4 Remove the system-board shield.
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... 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 23. 3 Remove the VESA-mount bracket. Removing the Processor Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 11. See "Removing the VESA-Mount... "Removing the System-Board Shield" on page 43. 4 Remove the system-board shield. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
... 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 23. 3 Remove the VESA-mount bracket. Removing the Processor Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 11. See "Removing the VESA-Mount... "Removing the System-Board Shield" on page 43. 4 Remove the system-board shield. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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Power-Supply Fan Bracket 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 19. 2 Remove the back cover. Removing the Power-Supply Fan Bracket Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand. See "Removing the Stand" on page 11. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 23. Power-Supply Fan Bracket 77 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Power-Supply Fan Bracket 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 19. 2 Remove the back cover. Removing the Power-Supply Fan Bracket Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand. See "Removing the Stand" on page 11. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 23. Power-Supply Fan Bracket 77 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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I /O 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 19. 2 Remove the back cover. See "Removing the B-CAS Card" on page 23. 3 Remove the B-CAS card. I /O Cover 81 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 25. See "Removing the Stand" on page 11. Removing the I/O Cover Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand.
I /O 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 19. 2 Remove the back cover. See "Removing the B-CAS Card" on page 23. 3 Remove the B-CAS card. I /O Cover 81 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 25. See "Removing the Stand" on page 11. Removing the I/O Cover Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand.