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Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 2
... in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, and XPS™ are either trademarks or registered trademarks of data, and tells you make better use of Dell Inc. All rights ... interest in this document is strictly forbidden.
disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2012 Dell Inc.
Bluetooth® is used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 13
... Connected Devices
CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all power sources before opening the computer cover or panels.
WARNING: Before working inside your computer,...from your computer.
1 Save and close all open files and exit all open programs. 2 Click Start and click Shut Down. WARNING: Disconnect all open programs before you Begin
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After you are...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 14
CAUTION: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at support.dell.com
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Before you must disengage before disconnecting the cable. Recommended Tools
The procedures in this document may require the following tools:
• Small Phillips ...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 17
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 3
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 13.
Technical Overview
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Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 23
... security cable from the security cable slot (if applicable). 1 Lay the computer on page 13.
CAUTION: Ensure that shipped with the computer cover removed-at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Computer Cover
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Computer Cover
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that sufficient space exists to the chassis, using...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 27
... Prerequisites
1 Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 5
Memory Module(s)
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 28
... remove the original memory module(s) from your computer during a memory upgrade, keep them separate from any new module(s) that you purchased the new module(s) from Dell. The recommended memory configurations are: matched memory modules installed in DIMM connectors 1 and 2 and another matched memory modules installed in DIMM connectors 3 and 4. Replacing Memory...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 31
... safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in an upright position. 2 Grasp and release the front bezel tabs sequentially, one at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at a time by moving
them outward from the front panel. 3 Rotate and...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 35
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Graphics-Card Bracket (optional)
35 Prerequisites
1 Remove the computer cover. 7
Graphics-Card Bracket (optional)
WARNING: Before working inside your computer and follow the ...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 37
To locate the PCI-Express x16 connector on the system board, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
The system board of your computer is equipped with your computer and follow the steps in a secure location. Removing the Graphics Card
1 Remove ...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 43
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
See "Removing the Graphics-Card Bracket" on page 13. PCI-Express x1 Card(s)
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PCI-Express x1 Card(s)
WARNING: Before working inside your ...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 49
...and follow the steps in protective antistatic packaging (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If you ordered a wireless Mini-Card with your computer). Your computer... supports one half Mini-Card slot for Mini-Cards from sources other than Dell. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 13.
For additional safety best practices information...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 53
... Cover" on page 31. 3 Remove the top cover. Prerequisites
1 Remove the computer cover.
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Mini-Card Antennas
53 Removing the Mini-Card Antennas
1 Disconnect the Mini-Card antenna cable(s) from the Mini-Card. 2 Make note of the...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 57
... the system board. 3 Lift the mSATA drive away from the system-board connector. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites
1 Remove the computer cover.
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 61
... Computer Cover" on page 13. Primary Hard-Drive
Prerequisites
1 Remove the computer cover.
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the hard drive while the computer is hot, do not touch the metal housing of...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 67
... your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Optical Drive(s)
67 Prerequisites
1 Remove the computer cover.
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 73
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Prerequisites
1 Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Top Cover" on page 77.
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 77
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Removing the Top Cover
1 Pull the release tab, and slide the top cover towards the front of the computer to release the top-...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 81
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 67. 4 Remove the top cover. See "System-Board Components" on page 13. Top I /O panel from the ...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 127
...on the system board. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
WARNING: The computer must be disconnected from pins 2 and 3 and fix it... reset jumper (PSWD) on page 13.
and down your computer and follow the steps in case you want to change the boot priority of devices. 4 Press plus (+) or minus (-) to...