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14 System Board 65 Removing the System Board 65 Replacing the System Board 66 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 68 15 Speakers 69 Removing the Speakers 69 Replacing the Speakers 70 16 Hard Drive 71 Removing the Hard Drive 71 Replacing the Hard Drive 73 17 Thermal-Cooling Assembly 75 Removing the Thermal-Cooling Assembly 75 Replacing the Thermal-Cooling Assembly 76 18 Processor Module 79 Removing the Processor Module 79 Replacing the Processor Module 80 6 Contents
14 System Board 65 Removing the System Board 65 Replacing the System Board 66 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 68 15 Speakers 69 Removing the Speakers 69 Replacing the Speakers 70 16 Hard Drive 71 Removing the Hard Drive 71 Replacing the Hard Drive 73 17 Thermal-Cooling Assembly 75 Removing the Thermal-Cooling Assembly 75 Replacing the Thermal-Cooling Assembly 76 18 Processor Module 79 Removing the Processor Module 79 Replacing the Processor Module 80 6 Contents
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10 Disconnect the speaker cable from the connector on the system board. 11 Remove the five screws that secure the system board to the computer base. 1 3 2 1 screws (5) 2 system board 3 speakers cable connector 12 Lift the system board assembly to ... on the I/O board. 13 Turn the system board assembly over. 14 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 5 in "Removing the Hard Drive" on page 71. 15 Remove the thermal cooling assembly (see "Removing the Thermal-Cooling Assembly" on page 75). 16 Remove the processor module (see "Removing the Processor Module" on page 79). 66 System Board
10 Disconnect the speaker cable from the connector on the system board. 11 Remove the five screws that secure the system board to the computer base. 1 3 2 1 screws (5) 2 system board 3 speakers cable connector 12 Lift the system board assembly to ... on the I/O board. 13 Turn the system board assembly over. 14 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 5 in "Removing the Hard Drive" on page 71. 15 Remove the thermal cooling assembly (see "Removing the Thermal-Cooling Assembly" on page 75). 16 Remove the processor module (see "Removing the Processor Module" on page 79). 66 System Board
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Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer. 17 Turn on page 16). 16 Replace any cards or blanks removed from step 5 to step 7 in "Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 73. 5 Turn the system board assembly over. 6 Slide the connectors on the system board into the slots on the computer...
Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer. 17 Turn on page 16). 16 Replace any cards or blanks removed from step 5 to step 7 in "Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 73. 5 Turn the system board assembly over. 6 Slide the connectors on the system board into the slots on the computer...
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... metal housing of the hard drive. Removing the Hard Drive 1 Follow the instructions in Sleep state. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board. NOTE: If you need to servicing that shipped with your computer. 16 Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is not covered...
... metal housing of the hard drive. Removing the Hard Drive 1 Follow the instructions in Sleep state. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board. NOTE: If you need to servicing that shipped with your computer. 16 Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is not covered...
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4 Slide the hard-drive assembly to disconnect it from the system-board connector. 5 Lift the hard-drive assembly off the system board. 2 1 1 hard-drive assembly 2 screws (2) 6 Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to the hard-drive bracket. 7 Lift the hard drive away from the hard-drive bracket. 72 Hard Drive
4 Slide the hard-drive assembly to disconnect it from the system-board connector. 5 Lift the hard-drive assembly off the system board. 2 1 1 hard-drive assembly 2 screws (2) 6 Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to the hard-drive bracket. 7 Lift the hard drive away from the hard-drive bracket. 72 Hard Drive
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... page 9. 2 Remove the new hard drive from step 6 to step 16 in "Before You Begin" on page 67. Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive. 3 Place the hard drive in the hard-drive bracket. 4 Replace the four screws that secure the hard drive to the hard-drive bracket. 5 Place the hard-drive assembly on the system board. 6 Slide the hard-drive assembly to...
... page 9. 2 Remove the new hard drive from step 6 to step 16 in "Before You Begin" on page 67. Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive. 3 Place the hard drive in the hard-drive bracket. 4 Replace the four screws that secure the hard drive to the hard-drive bracket. 5 Place the hard-drive assembly on the system board. 6 Slide the hard-drive assembly to...
Setup Guide
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... computer. 2. NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available on page 72) to restore your computer, while preserving the data files. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you purchased your hard drive to the operating state it ...was in all the devices (USB drive, printer, and so on your computer and try again. 5. Turn off your computer to the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware. NOTE: Do not disconnect the AC adapter. 3. Select Repair Your Computer. 69 Dell ...
... computer. 2. NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available on page 72) to restore your computer, while preserving the data files. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you purchased your hard drive to the operating state it ...was in all the devices (USB drive, printer, and so on your computer and try again. 5. Turn off your computer to the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware. NOTE: Do not disconnect the AC adapter. 3. Select Repair Your Computer. 69 Dell ...
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... your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on certain computers. Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve ...in certain countries or on . Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to access the Advanced Boot Options window. If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on the computer...
... your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on certain computers. Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve ...in certain countries or on . Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to access the Advanced Boot Options window. If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on the computer...
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... Prepare all confidential, proprietary and personal information, as well as removable media, such as follows: NOTE: Before you return the product to Dell, ensure that you back up any data on the hard drive(s) and on the outside of your confidential, proprietary or personal information...; lost removable media that belong with your return. 1. Call Dell to obtain a Return Material Authorization Number, and...
... Prepare all confidential, proprietary and personal information, as well as removable media, such as follows: NOTE: Before you return the product to Dell, ensure that you back up any data on the hard drive(s) and on the outside of your confidential, proprietary or personal information...; lost removable media that belong with your return. 1. Call Dell to obtain a Return Material Authorization Number, and...