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Contents Before Working Inside Your Computer 9 Before You Begin 9 Safety Instructions 9 Recommended Tools 10 After Working Inside Your Computer 12 Technical Overview 13 Inside View of Your Computer 13 System Board Components 14 Removing the Stand Assembly 16 Procedure...16 Replacing the Stand Assembly 19 Procedure...19 Removing the Back Cover 20 Prerequisites...20 Procedure...20 Replacing the Back Cover 21 Procedure...21 Post-requisites 21 Removing the Hard Drive 22 Prerequisites...22 Procedure...22
Contents Before Working Inside Your Computer 9 Before You Begin 9 Safety Instructions 9 Recommended Tools 10 After Working Inside Your Computer 12 Technical Overview 13 Inside View of Your Computer 13 System Board Components 14 Removing the Stand Assembly 16 Procedure...16 Replacing the Stand Assembly 19 Procedure...19 Removing the Back Cover 20 Prerequisites...20 Procedure...20 Replacing the Back Cover 21 Procedure...21 Post-requisites 21 Removing the Hard Drive 22 Prerequisites...22 Procedure...22
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Replacing the Hard Drive 25 Procedure...25 Post-requisites 25 Removing the Optical Drive 26 Prerequisites...26 Procedure...26 Replacing the Optical Drive 28 Procedure...28 Post-requisites 28 Removing the Memory Module(s 29 Prerequisites...29 Procedure...30 Replacing the Memory Module(s 32 Procedure...33 Post-requisites 34 Removing the Control-Buttons Board 35 Prerequisites...35 Procedure...35 Replacing the Control-Buttons Board 37 Procedure...37 Post-requisites 37 Removing the Converter Board 38 Prerequisites...38 Procedure...38
Replacing the Hard Drive 25 Procedure...25 Post-requisites 25 Removing the Optical Drive 26 Prerequisites...26 Procedure...26 Replacing the Optical Drive 28 Procedure...28 Post-requisites 28 Removing the Memory Module(s 29 Prerequisites...29 Procedure...30 Replacing the Memory Module(s 32 Procedure...33 Post-requisites 34 Removing the Control-Buttons Board 35 Prerequisites...35 Procedure...35 Replacing the Control-Buttons Board 37 Procedure...37 Post-requisites 37 Removing the Converter Board 38 Prerequisites...38 Procedure...38
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...buttons board 15 converter board 2 camera 4 heat sink 6 coin-cell battery 8 system board 10 display-panel base 12 hard-drive assembly 14 optical-drive assembly 13 Technical Overview WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer, follow ...the steps in After Working Inside Your Computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com...
...buttons board 15 converter board 2 camera 4 heat sink 6 coin-cell battery 8 system board 10 display-panel base 12 hard-drive assembly 14 optical-drive assembly 13 Technical Overview WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer, follow ...the steps in After Working Inside Your Computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com...
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System Board Components 1 fan-cable connector (FAN_CPU) 2 processor (CPU1) 3 power-adapter port cable connector (ATX2) 4 converter-board cable connector (CONVERTER) 5 hard-drive and optical-drive 6 optical-drive cable connector power cable connector (SATAP1) (SATA_ODD) 7 hard-drive cable connector (SATA_HDD) 8 control-buttons board cable connector (PWRCN1) 14
System Board Components 1 fan-cable connector (FAN_CPU) 2 processor (CPU1) 3 power-adapter port cable connector (ATX2) 4 converter-board cable connector (CONVERTER) 5 hard-drive and optical-drive 6 optical-drive cable connector power cable connector (SATAP1) (SATA_ODD) 7 hard-drive cable connector (SATA_HDD) 8 control-buttons board cable connector (PWRCN1) 14
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... Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Follow the procedure from the slots on the display-panel base. 22 Procedure 1 Press and release the tab on the hard-drive assembly. 2 Lift the hard-drive assembly and release the tabs on the hard-drive assembly from step 1 ...to step 5 in "Removing the Stand Assembly". 2 Remove the back cover. CAUTION: Hard drives are fragile. After working inside your computer...
... Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Follow the procedure from the slots on the display-panel base. 22 Procedure 1 Press and release the tab on the hard-drive assembly. 2 Lift the hard-drive assembly and release the tabs on the hard-drive assembly from step 1 ...to step 5 in "Removing the Stand Assembly". 2 Remove the back cover. CAUTION: Hard drives are fragile. After working inside your computer...
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3 Disconnect the hard-drive and optical-drive power and data cable from the hard-drive assembly. 1 hard-drive and optical-drive power and data cable 3 tab 2 hard-drive assembly 4 display-panel base 4 Pull the sides of the hard-drive bracket to release the pins securing the hard drive. 23
3 Disconnect the hard-drive and optical-drive power and data cable from the hard-drive assembly. 1 hard-drive and optical-drive power and data cable 3 tab 2 hard-drive assembly 4 display-panel base 4 Pull the sides of the hard-drive bracket to release the pins securing the hard drive. 23
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5 Lift the hard drive off the hard-drive bracket. 1 hard drive 3 pins (4) 2 hard-drive bracket 24
5 Lift the hard drive off the hard-drive bracket. 1 hard drive 3 pins (4) 2 hard-drive bracket 24
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... to step 5 in Before Working Inside Your Computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Hard drives are secured on the slots on the hard-drive bracket are fragile. NOTE: Make sure the tabs on the display-panel base. After working inside your computer and follow...
... to step 5 in Before Working Inside Your Computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Hard drives are secured on the slots on the hard-drive bracket are fragile. NOTE: Make sure the tabs on the display-panel base. After working inside your computer and follow...
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... connector latch and disconnect the display cable from the system board. 2 Disconnect the fan cable, power-adapter port cable, converter-board cable, hard-drive and optical-drive power cable, optical-drive cable, hard-drive cable, control-buttons board cable, touch-control board cable (optional), speaker cable, and camera cable from the system board. For more information...
... connector latch and disconnect the display cable from the system board. 2 Disconnect the fan cable, power-adapter port cable, converter-board cable, hard-drive and optical-drive power cable, optical-drive cable, hard-drive cable, control-buttons board cable, touch-control board cable (optional), speaker cable, and camera cable from the system board. For more information...
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... the system board to the display-panel base. 3 Connect the fan cable, power-adapter port cable, converter-board cable, hard-drive and optical-drive power cable, optical-drive cable, hard-drive cable, control-buttons board cable, touch-control board cable (optional), speaker cable, and camera cable to secure the cable....procedure from step 3 to step 5 in After Working Inside Your Computer. For more information, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "Replacing the Stand Assembly". 74
... the system board to the display-panel base. 3 Connect the fan cable, power-adapter port cable, converter-board cable, hard-drive and optical-drive power cable, optical-drive cable, hard-drive cable, control-buttons board cable, touch-control board cable (optional), speaker cable, and camera cable to secure the cable....procedure from step 3 to step 5 in After Working Inside Your Computer. For more information, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "Replacing the Stand Assembly". 74
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press again to the hard drive. 6 Power button Turns on when the computer reads from or writes to turn -off /on button Press and hold to turn -on the display. 5 Hard-drive activity light Turns on your computer or changes the power state of 4 your computer. Specifications Front Right Left Right Views 1 2 3 4 5 6 Back 1 Optical drive Reads from and writes to CDs and DVDs. 2 Display-brightness increase button Press to increase the display brightness. 3 Display-brightness decrease3button Press to decrease the display brightness. 4 Display off the display;
press again to the hard drive. 6 Power button Turns on when the computer reads from or writes to turn -off /on button Press and hold to turn -on the display. 5 Hard-drive activity light Turns on your computer or changes the power state of 4 your computer. Specifications Front Right Left Right Views 1 2 3 4 5 6 Back 1 Optical drive Reads from and writes to CDs and DVDs. 2 Display-brightness increase button Press to increase the display brightness. 3 Display-brightness decrease3button Press to decrease the display brightness. 4 Display off the display;
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Views Storage Interface Hard drive Optical drive Specifications • SATA 3 Gbps for optical drive • SATA 6 Gbps for hard drive One 2.5-in drive One 9.5-mm DVD+/-RW drive Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Audio Media-Card Reader Display Camera Stand Power Adapter Computer Environment Storage
Views Storage Interface Hard drive Optical drive Specifications • SATA 3 Gbps for optical drive • SATA 6 Gbps for hard drive One 2.5-in drive One 9.5-mm DVD+/-RW drive Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Audio Media-Card Reader Display Camera Stand Power Adapter Computer Environment Storage
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...that simulates user environment. † Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard drive is in use. ‡ Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard-drive head is in parked position. Views Specifications Computer Environment Airborne contaminant level G1 as defined by ... 10% to 90% (non-condensing) Vibration (maximum)* 0.66 GRMS Shock (maximum) 110 G† Altitude (maximum) -15.2 m to 3048 m (-50 ft to 35,000 ft) Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Audio Media-Card Reader Display Camera Stand ...
...that simulates user environment. † Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard drive is in use. ‡ Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard-drive head is in parked position. Views Specifications Computer Environment Airborne contaminant level G1 as defined by ... 10% to 90% (non-condensing) Vibration (maximum)* 0.66 GRMS Shock (maximum) 110 G† Altitude (maximum) -15.2 m to 3048 m (-50 ft to 35,000 ft) Dimensions and Weight System Information Memory Ports and Connectors Communications Video Audio Media-Card Reader Display Camera Stand ...
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...SSDs have flash memory. Optical discs can be removed while the computer is turned on . Examples of drives are hard‑disk drives (HDD), solid‑state drives (SSD), optical-disc drives, flash drives, and so on . Some of the common types of storage devices are : • Blu-ray...storage devices include: • Optical discs • Memory cards • Flash drives • External hard drives Optical Drives and Discs Your computer may support a DVD RW or a DVD RW and Blu-ray combo drive. Storage devices can remove from your computer and generally cannot be read-only, ...
...SSDs have flash memory. Optical discs can be removed while the computer is turned on . Examples of drives are hard‑disk drives (HDD), solid‑state drives (SSD), optical-disc drives, flash drives, and so on . Some of the common types of storage devices are : • Blu-ray...storage devices include: • Optical discs • Memory cards • Flash drives • External hard drives Optical Drives and Discs Your computer may support a DVD RW or a DVD RW and Blu-ray combo drive. Storage devices can remove from your computer and generally cannot be read-only, ...
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.... This is powered off your computer. The icon indicates that the USB port supports PowerShare feature. You can configure this limit using a USB optical drive or a flash drive. eSATA eSATA allows you to charge the device. USB 2.0 - USB 2.0 supports data transmission speed up to your computer while charging a USB device, the device... as internal SATA ports. eSATA 61 USB Standards USB 3.0 - In such cases, turn off or in sleep state. It provides the same bandwidth as hard drives and optical drives, to 480 Mbps.
.... This is powered off your computer. The icon indicates that the USB port supports PowerShare feature. You can configure this limit using a USB optical drive or a flash drive. eSATA eSATA allows you to charge the device. USB 2.0 - USB 2.0 supports data transmission speed up to your computer while charging a USB device, the device... as internal SATA ports. eSATA 61 USB Standards USB 3.0 - In such cases, turn off or in sleep state. It provides the same bandwidth as hard drives and optical drives, to 480 Mbps.
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... to find your service contracts, warranty information, and warranty renewal options. -- Accessing My Dell Windows 8.1 - Manage your hard drive using a visual representation of the space consumed by each type of your computer's Service Tag, Express Service Code, system information, warranty status, and so on. ...
... to find your service contracts, warranty information, and warranty renewal options. -- Accessing My Dell Windows 8.1 - Manage your hard drive using a visual representation of the space consumed by each type of your computer's Service Tag, Express Service Code, system information, warranty status, and so on. ...
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...on your computer using these options. Use this as the first solution to restore your data files before using one of Dell Backup and Recovery or when installing Windows on your problem. Use this to an earlier point in time without affecting your... system configuration to reinstall only the operating system on your files. Option Dell Backup and Recovery System reinstall discs System Restore Dell Factory Image Restore Dell DataSafe Local Backup (Windows 7) Operating System disc (Windows 7) Description Use this method deletes all files on a new or replacement hard drive.
...on your computer using these options. Use this as the first solution to restore your data files before using one of Dell Backup and Recovery or when installing Windows on your problem. Use this to an earlier point in time without affecting your... system configuration to reinstall only the operating system on your files. Option Dell Backup and Recovery System reinstall discs System Restore Dell Factory Image Restore Dell DataSafe Local Backup (Windows 7) Operating System disc (Windows 7) Description Use this method deletes all files on a new or replacement hard drive.
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... the operating system, the boot sequence automatically attempts to the state is was initially shipped. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you need to reinstall before performing... possible, back up the data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if other recovery methods fail. Dell Factory Image Restore 79 including data files such as the last method to restore your hard drive to perform system recovery options and perform an...
... the operating system, the boot sequence automatically attempts to the state is was initially shipped. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you need to reinstall before performing... possible, back up the data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if other recovery methods fail. Dell Factory Image Restore 79 including data files such as the last method to restore your hard drive to perform system recovery options and perform an...
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... If you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to restart the computer. 80 Dell Factory Image Restore The restore process begins and may take 20 or more minutes to proceed with Dell Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. The Confirm...system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Starting Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer). 7. If ...
... If you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to restart the computer. 80 Dell Factory Image Restore The restore process begins and may take 20 or more minutes to proceed with Dell Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. The Confirm...system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Starting Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer). 7. If ...
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... operating system using the operating system disc permanently deletes all drivers and software after reinstalling the operating system using Dell Backup and Recovery allows you to return your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue... to wait until your computer. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately to create the system reinstall discs. Use Dell Backup and Recovery to ...
... operating system using the operating system disc permanently deletes all drivers and software after reinstalling the operating system using Dell Backup and Recovery allows you to return your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue... to wait until your computer. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately to create the system reinstall discs. Use Dell Backup and Recovery to ...