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Question posted by michmacal on January 21st, 2014

How To Open Dell Xps 8500

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Answer #1: Posted by prateekk007 on January 22nd, 2014 5:14 AM

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Hi michmacal,

Please click on the link mentioned below to download the service manual and to get the instructions for removing/reinstalling the system components:

http://bit.ly/1dv7Y77

Please reply if you have further queries.

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Prateek K

Answer #2: Posted by TommyKervz on January 21st, 2014 6:19 AM

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See the Owner`s Manual on the page linked to below.

http://www.helpowl.com/manuals/Dell/XPS8500/163015 ;

Hope that is helpful.
Kervz at www.satechhelp.co.za

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Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 2

...: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data, and tells you make better use of Microsoft Corporation in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, and XPS™ are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Information in the United States and/or other than its...

Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 13

... using a different operating system, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: If you finish working inside the computer, ...avoid damaging the computer, ensure that shipped with your computer. 1 Save and close all open files and exit all open programs. 2 Click Start and click Shut Down. Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines ...

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 14 Before you must disengage before disconnecting the cable. While you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, not on ...

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 17

Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 23

... the computer on page 13. 4 Computer Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with the computer cover removed-at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at least 30 cm (1 ft.) of the computer. 4 Lift the cover away...

Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 27

.... 1 2 1 securing clip 2 memory-module connector Memory Module(s) 27 Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover. 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

...(s) from your computer during a memory upgrade, keep them separate from any new module(s) that you may have, even if you purchased the new module(s) from Dell. Recommended memory configuration: Type Slots 1600 MHz DDR3 Slots 1 and 2 or slots 1 through 4 28 Memory Module(s) If possible, do not pair an original memory module...

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. Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 13. Removing the Front Bezel 1 Place the computer in "Before You...

Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 35

... aside in "Before You Begin" on page 23. Graphics-Card Bracket (optional) 35 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover. 7 Graphics-Card Bracket (optional) WARNING: Before working inside your computer and follow the steps in a secure location. See...

Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 37

... bracket to install graphics card. For additional safety best practices information, see "System-Board Components" on the system board, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 35. 8 Graphics Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer and follow the steps in a secure location...

Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 43

... 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. PCI-Express x1 Card(s) 43

Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 49

... not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Your computer supports one half Mini-Card slot for Mini-Cards from sources other than Dell. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and Bluetooth combo...

Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 53

... Begin" on page 23. 2 Remove the front bezel. Prerequisites 1 Remove the computer cover. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 11 Mini-Card Antennas WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the Mini-Card antennas to the top...

Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 57

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Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 61

... with your computer and follow the steps in Sleep state. Hard Drive(s) 61 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not touch the metal housing of the computer. CAUTION: Hard...

Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 67

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Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 73

... 77. See "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 67. 4 Remove the top cover. 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 77

... panel. 3 Set the top cover aside in "Before You Begin" on page 13. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on the top panel. 2 Pull the top cover away from the slots on page 31. 3 Remove the optical...

Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 81

... top cover. See "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 77. Top I/O Panel 81 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 31. 3 Remove the optical drive. Removing the Top I/O Panel 1 Disconnect the top I/O panel cables from the...

Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 85

...: Note the routing of the computer, be extremely careful. Front USB Panel 85 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Front USB Panel CAUTION: When sliding the front USB panel out of all cables as you remove them so that secures...