Dell XPS 8500 Support Question
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Question posted by ricnado on December 30th, 2013
Xps 8500 Sd Card Reader How To Use
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Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 2
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Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 4
...(s 27 Replacing Memory Module(s 28 Postrequisites 30
6 Front Bezel 31
Prerequisites 31 Removing the Front Bezel 31 Replacing the Front Bezel 33 Postrequisites 34
7 Graphics-Card Bracket (optional) . . . . . 35
Prerequisites 35 Removing the Graphics-Card Bracket 35 Replacing the Graphics-Card Bracket 36 Postrequisites 36
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Contents
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 5
8 Graphics Card 37
Prerequisites 37 Removing the Graphics Card 37 Replacing the Graphics Card 39 Postrequisites 41
9 PCI-Express x1 Card(s 43
Prerequisites 43 Removing the PCI-Express x1 Card(s 44 Replacing the PCI-Express x1 Card(s 46 Postrequisites 48
10 Wireless Mini-Card 49
Prerequisites 49 Removing the Mini-Card 50 Replacing the Mini-Card 51 Postrequisites 51
Contents
5
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 6
... 53
Prerequisites 53 Removing the Mini-Card Antennas 53 Replacing the Mini-Card Antennas 55 Postrequisites 55
12 mSATA Drive 57
Prerequisites 57 Removing the mSATA Drive 57 Replacing the mSATA Drive 58 Postrequisites 59
13 Hard Drive(s ...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 7
... Optical Drive 67 Replacing the Optical Drive 69 Postrequisites 69 Secondary Optical-Drive 69 Prerequisites 69 Installing a Secondary Optical-Drive 70 Postrequisites 71
15 Media-Card Reader 73
Prerequisites 73 Removing the Media-Card Reader 74 Replacing the Media-Card Reader 75 Postrequisites 75
Contents
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Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 13
...system for shut-down and then the computer turns off your computer. Safety Instructions
Use the following safety guidelines to ground the system board.
1
Before You Begin
Turn...open programs before you are using a different operating system, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid damaging the components and cards, handle them by their ...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 15
... complete replacement procedures, ensure the following: • Replace all screws and ensure no stray screws remain inside your computer • Connect any external devices, cables, cards, and any other part you
removed before working on your computer • Connect your computer and all attached devices to do so may damage your...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 19
...-drive eject buttons (2) 7 accessory tray 9 microphone port 11 USB 2.0 port with PowerShare
2 media-card reader 4 USB 3.0 ports (2) 6 power button 8 headphone port 10 USB 2.0 port
Back View of Your Computer
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9
1 power port 3 USB 2.0 ports (4) 5 VGA port 7 optical S/P DIF port 9 expansion-card slots 11 padlock rings
11 10
2 network port 4 USB 3.0 ports (2) 6 HDMI port 8 audio...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 20
Inside View of Your Computer
9 8 7
1 2
3 4
5 6
1 front bezel 3 graphics-card bracket (optional) 5 system board 7 power supply 9 secondary optical-drive
2 primary hard-drive 4 secondary hard-drive 6 card retention clamp 8 primary optical-drive
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Technical Overview
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 23
... the computer cover to support the computer with the computer cover removed-at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Ensure that sufficient space exists to the chassis, using a screw driver, if necessary. 3 Release the computer cover by sliding it away from the front of desk top space. 4
Computer Cover
WARNING: Before working inside...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 35
... Cover" on page 13.
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1 Remove the computer cover. Graphics-Card Bracket (optional)
35 7
Graphics-Card Bracket (optional)
WARNING: Before working inside your computer and follow the steps in a secure location.
Removing the Graphics...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 36
... the screw holes on the graphics-card bracket with the screw holes on page 15.
36
Graphics-Card Bracket (optional) See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 25.
2 Follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on chassis.
2 Replace the screws that secure the graphics-card bracket to the chassis. Postrequisites
1 Replace...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 37
... the screw that shipped with one PCI-Express x16 connector to the chassis. 2 Lift the card-retention bracket and set it aside in "Before You Begin" on page 23.
2 Remove the graphics-card bracket, if applicable. 8
Graphics Card
WARNING: Before working inside your computer and follow the steps in a secure location. See "Removing...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 38
... of the securing tab may have power-cable connectors.
4 Press the releasing clips on the card connector, grasp the card by its top corners, and then ease the card out of the card connector.
38
Graphics Card NOTE: Your graphics card may be different on your computer.
5 Press and hold the securing tab on the power...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 39
... guide notch. • The top of the card or filler bracket fits around the
alignment guide. Graphics Card
39 4
3 2 1
1 PCI-Express x16 connector 2 graphics card
3 securing tab
4 power cable
Replacing the Graphics Card
1 Align the graphics card with the alignment bar. • The notch on top of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 40
5 Replace the screw that secures the card-retention bracket. 1
2 3
1 screw 3 card-retention bracket 5 alignment guide 7 guide notches (2)
7 6 5 4
2 guide clamps (2) 4 alignment bar 6 filler bracket
40
Graphics Card
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 51
... a black triangle.
• Connect the white cable to the Mini-Card, ensure that there are no cables or antenna cables under the Mini-Card.
1 Align the notch on the Mini-Card with a white triangle.
Postrequisites
1 Replace the computer cover. Use of the Mini-Card down into the system-board connector.
3 Press the other end of...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 73
... bezel. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Media-Card Reader
73 See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 31. 3 Remove the optical drive. 15
Media-Card Reader
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the...
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 74
The screws are located below the Media-Card Reader.
2 Disconnect the Media-Card Reader cable from the top panel. 12
3 4 5
6
74
Media-Card Reader Removing the Media-Card Reader
1 Remove the screws that secure the Media-Card Reader to remove it from the system board connector F_USB1. See "System-Board Components" on page 21.
3 Slide and lift the Media-Card Reader to the front panel.
Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 75
.... See "Replacing the Front Bezel" on page 69. 3 Replace the front bezel. Media-Card Reader
75 See "System-Board Components" on page 21. 1 Media-Card Reader guides (2) 3 top panel 5 screws (2)
2 slots (2) 4 Media-Card Reader 6 front panel
Replacing the Media-Card Reader
1 Gently slide the Media-Card Reader guides into the slots in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 78...
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