Service Manual
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... Microprocessor 107 Installation Guidelines 107 Upgrading the Microprocessor(s 107 Microprocessor Cooling Fan 113 Removing the Microprocessor Cooling Fan 113 Replacing the Microprocessor Cooling Fan 114 VRM 115 Removing a VRM 115 Installing a VRM 116 Computer Battery 119 System Board 123 Removing the System Board 123 Replacing the System Board 124 5
... Microprocessor 107 Installation Guidelines 107 Upgrading the Microprocessor(s 107 Microprocessor Cooling Fan 113 Removing the Microprocessor Cooling Fan 113 Replacing the Microprocessor Cooling Fan 114 VRM 115 Removing a VRM 115 Installing a VRM 116 Computer Battery 119 System Board 123 Removing the System Board 123 Replacing the System Board 124 5
Service Manual
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....dell.com | support.dell.com RIMM sockets (4) CD audio input connector system board speaker System Board Components VRM 0 connector microprocessor 0 with heat sink microprocessor 0 fan connector parallel and serial (2) port connectors microprocessor 1 fan connector PS/2 keyboard and mouse connectors audio connectors IEEE 1394 connector microprocessor 1 with heat sink network and Port 1 USB (2) connectors VRM...
....dell.com | support.dell.com RIMM sockets (4) CD audio input connector system board speaker System Board Components VRM 0 connector microprocessor 0 with heat sink microprocessor 0 fan connector parallel and serial (2) port connectors microprocessor 1 fan connector PS/2 keyboard and mouse connectors audio connectors IEEE 1394 connector microprocessor 1 with heat sink network and Port 1 USB (2) connectors VRM...
Service Manual
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To change a jumper setting, pull the plug off . www.dell.com | support.dell.com S y s t e m B o a r d L a b e l s (continued) Connector or Component SCSI SPKR STANDBY_LED STR_LED TAPI/MODEM USB_NIC VRM_0 VRM_1 Label LVD SCSI connector System board speaker Standby ...may occur. To locate this light, see "System Board Components." Otherwise, damage to -RAM light Telephony connector Network and Port 2 USB (2) connectors VRM 0 connector VRM 1 connector Jumpers The following figure shows the location of the jumpers on the system board has turned off its pin(s) and carefully fit it down...
To change a jumper setting, pull the plug off . www.dell.com | support.dell.com S y s t e m B o a r d L a b e l s (continued) Connector or Component SCSI SPKR STANDBY_LED STR_LED TAPI/MODEM USB_NIC VRM_0 VRM_1 Label LVD SCSI connector System board speaker Standby ...may occur. To locate this light, see "System Board Components." Otherwise, damage to -RAM light Telephony connector Network and Port 2 USB (2) connectors VRM 0 connector VRM 1 connector Jumpers The following figure shows the location of the jumpers on the system board has turned off its pin(s) and carefully fit it down...
Service Manual
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...the diagnostic lights indicate an error. • If installing a Dell processor upgrade kit for future trouble shooting. If you are not installing a processor upgrade kit from Dell, reuse the original VRM(s). • If you are not guaranteed to cool before you... kit. Upgrading the Microprocessor(s) NOTE: Dell recommends that you touch it. 107 Then install the VRM(s) from Dell. Microprocessor • Installation guidelines • Upgrading the microprocessor(s) Installation Guidelines • A VRM must be identical. To locate the VRM and microprocessor sockets, see "System Board...
...the diagnostic lights indicate an error. • If installing a Dell processor upgrade kit for future trouble shooting. If you are not installing a processor upgrade kit from Dell, reuse the original VRM(s). • If you are not guaranteed to cool before you... kit. Upgrading the Microprocessor(s) NOTE: Dell recommends that you touch it. 107 Then install the VRM(s) from Dell. Microprocessor • Installation guidelines • Upgrading the microprocessor(s) Installation Guidelines • A VRM must be identical. To locate the VRM and microprocessor sockets, see "System Board...
Service Manual
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... cover. 2 Remove the airflow shroud. 3 Press the securing clips at each microprocessor installed. Removing a VRM CAUTION: Before you perform this light, see "System Board Components." Before removing a component from the socket. 115 VRM • Removing a VRM • Installing a VRM NOTICE: A VRM must be installed for each end of the socket outward simultaneously until the module...
... cover. 2 Remove the airflow shroud. 3 Press the securing clips at each microprocessor installed. Removing a VRM CAUTION: Before you perform this light, see "System Board Components." Before removing a component from the socket. 115 VRM • Removing a VRM • Installing a VRM NOTICE: A VRM must be installed for each end of the socket outward simultaneously until the module...
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... on the number of microprocessors installed. 1 Press the securing clips at each end of the socket outward until they snap open (see "Removing a VRM"). 2 Align the slots on the bottom of the module with the ridges inside the socket. 3 Press the module straight down into the socket until... the securing clips snap into place at the ends of its connector. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing a VRM VRM securing clip VRM connector 5 Grasp the VRM by its top corners, and ease it out of the module. 4 Install the airflow shroud. 5 Close the computer ...
... on the number of microprocessors installed. 1 Press the securing clips at each end of the socket outward until they snap open (see "Removing a VRM"). 2 Align the slots on the bottom of the module with the ridges inside the socket. 3 Press the module straight down into the socket until... the securing clips snap into place at the ends of its connector. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing a VRM VRM securing clip VRM connector 5 Grasp the VRM by its top corners, and ease it out of the module. 4 Install the airflow shroud. 5 Close the computer ...
Microprocessor Replacement
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...need to wait 10 to go out. Then install the VRM(s) from the upgrade kit. If the VRMs do not match, you are not installing a processor upgrade kit from Dell, reuse the original VRM(s). • If installing a Dell processor upgrade kit for either single or dual processors, remove... and discard the original heat sink(s) and securing clips. Processor socket 1 and VRM connector 1 must be installed for it is not on , you are not installing a processor upgrade kit from Dell, reuse the original heat sink(s) and securing clips. 6 Microprocessor Replacement If you may ...
...need to wait 10 to go out. Then install the VRM(s) from the upgrade kit. If the VRMs do not match, you are not installing a processor upgrade kit from Dell, reuse the original VRM(s). • If installing a Dell processor upgrade kit for either single or dual processors, remove... and discard the original heat sink(s) and securing clips. Processor socket 1 and VRM connector 1 must be installed for it is not on , you are not installing a processor upgrade kit from Dell, reuse the original heat sink(s) and securing clips. 6 Microprocessor Replacement If you may ...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... in the User's Guide. See "System Memory Problems" in the User's Guide. 34 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide A B C D Possible VRM 1 failure. A B C D = yellow = green = off See "System Memory Problems" in the User's Guide. A B C D Possible... riser board B failure. See "System Memory Problems" in the User's Guide. A B C D Possible memory riser board A failure. A B C D Possible VRM 0 failure. Action See "Microprocessor Problems" in the User's Guide. www.dell.com | support.dell.com D i a g n o s t i c L i g h t C o d e s B e f o r e P O S T (continued)...
... in the User's Guide. See "System Memory Problems" in the User's Guide. 34 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide A B C D Possible VRM 1 failure. A B C D = yellow = green = off See "System Memory Problems" in the User's Guide. A B C D Possible... riser board B failure. See "System Memory Problems" in the User's Guide. A B C D Possible memory riser board A failure. A B C D Possible VRM 0 failure. Action See "Microprocessor Problems" in the User's Guide. www.dell.com | support.dell.com D i a g n o s t i c L i g h t C o d e s B e f o r e P O S T (continued)...