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...Up Your Internet Connection" on the screen. To complete setting up your router. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. Set Up Microsoft Windows CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. NOTE: For optimal ... connect the telephone line to the external USB modem (optional) and to your wireless router, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. To set up your wireless router. In the search box, type network, and then click... on the screen to a network. 4. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Doing so may render your computer.
...Up Your Internet Connection" on the screen. To complete setting up your router. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. Set Up Microsoft Windows CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. NOTE: For optimal ... connect the telephone line to the external USB modem (optional) and to your wireless router, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. To set up your wireless router. In the search box, type network, and then click... on the screen to a network. 4. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Doing so may render your computer.
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...8594; Set up your ISP information ready. If you do not have a service outage. CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR DESKTOP 13 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. NOTE: If you cannot connect to the Internet but have successfully connected in your ISP... to the Internet window appears. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by country. Contact your country. The Connect to check the service...
...8594; Set up your ISP information ready. If you do not have a service outage. CHAPTER 1: SETTING UP YOUR DESKTOP 13 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. NOTE: If you cannot connect to the Internet but have successfully connected in your ISP... to the Internet window appears. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by country. Contact your country. The Connect to check the service...
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... it fits into the appropriate connectors. For more information, see "Back Panel Connectors" on your computer. 2 Latch - Attaches a commercially available security cable to unlock the release panel. 3 Back panel connectors - Closes or opens the security cable slot and locks or unlocks the release panel. Indicates if the power supply is in working condition. 7 Diagnostic button...
... it fits into the appropriate connectors. For more information, see "Back Panel Connectors" on your computer. 2 Latch - Attaches a commercially available security cable to unlock the release panel. 3 Back panel connectors - Closes or opens the security cable slot and locks or unlocks the release panel. Indicates if the power supply is in working condition. 7 Diagnostic button...
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...YOU BEGIN 6 Recommended Tools 7 Turning Off Your Computer 7 Before Working Inside Your Computer 8 CHAPTER 2: LEFT SIDE-PANEL 9 Removing the Left Side-Panel 11 Replacing the Left Side-Panel 11 CHAPTER 3: TECHNICAL OVERVIEW 12 Inside View of Your Computer 13 System Board Components 14 Master I/O Board Components 15... CHAPTER 4: SHROUDS 16 Opening the PCI Shroud 18 Closing the PCI Shroud 18 Removing the...
...YOU BEGIN 6 Recommended Tools 7 Turning Off Your Computer 7 Before Working Inside Your Computer 8 CHAPTER 2: LEFT SIDE-PANEL 9 Removing the Left Side-Panel 11 Replacing the Left Side-Panel 11 CHAPTER 3: TECHNICAL OVERVIEW 12 Inside View of Your Computer 13 System Board Components 14 Master I/O Board Components 15... CHAPTER 4: SHROUDS 16 Opening the PCI Shroud 18 Closing the PCI Shroud 18 Removing the...
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Replace the left side-panel (see "Replacing the Left Side-Panel" on . 1 release button 2 PCI shroud CHAPTER 4: SHROUDS 1 2 018 /018 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on page 11). 4. Lower ... the chassis until it clicks into place. 3. Opening the PCI Shroud 1. Remove the left side-panel (see "Removing the Left Side-Panel" on page 6. 2. Press the release button and rotate the PCI shroud away from the chassis. Closing the PCI Shroud 1. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 6. 2. Follow the instructions...
Replace the left side-panel (see "Replacing the Left Side-Panel" on . 1 release button 2 PCI shroud CHAPTER 4: SHROUDS 1 2 018 /018 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on page 11). 4. Lower ... the chassis until it clicks into place. 3. Opening the PCI Shroud 1. Remove the left side-panel (see "Removing the Left Side-Panel" on page 6. 2. Press the release button and rotate the PCI shroud away from the chassis. Closing the PCI Shroud 1. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 6. 2. Follow the instructions...
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... You Begin" on the master I /O board. Remove the left side-panel (see "Removing the Left Side-Panel" on page 11). 7. Replace the left side-panel (see "Replacing the Left Side-Panel" on page 11). 3. Removing the Drive-Bay Shroud 1. Open the PCI shroud (see "Closing the PCI Shroud" on the master I /O board. 3. Disconnect the drive...
... You Begin" on the master I /O board. Remove the left side-panel (see "Removing the Left Side-Panel" on page 11). 7. Replace the left side-panel (see "Replacing the Left Side-Panel" on page 11). 3. Removing the Drive-Bay Shroud 1. Open the PCI shroud (see "Closing the PCI Shroud" on the master I /O board. 3. Disconnect the drive...
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Close the PCI shroud (see "Replacing the Left Side-Panel" on . Lift the drive panel towards the top of the computer until the securing tab snaps into place. 5. Connect your computer. 9. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page ... securing tab and slide the optical drive through the front of your computer and devices to the optical drive (if applicable). 6. Replace the left side-panel (see "Closing the PCI Shroud" on page 6. 2. Replacing the Optical Drive(s) 1.
Close the PCI shroud (see "Replacing the Left Side-Panel" on . Lift the drive panel towards the top of the computer until the securing tab snaps into place. 5. Connect your computer. 9. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page ... securing tab and slide the optical drive through the front of your computer and devices to the optical drive (if applicable). 6. Replace the left side-panel (see "Closing the PCI Shroud" on page 6. 2. Replacing the Optical Drive(s) 1.
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... Card Reader. 3. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 18). 8. Slide the Media Card Reader into place. 6. Close the PCI shroud (see "Replacing the Left Side-Panel" on . Connect your computer. 10. Lift the securing tab and slide the FlexBay dock through the front of your computer and... devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on page 11). 9. Replace the left side-panel (see "Closing the PCI Shroud" on page 6. 2. Connect the FlexBay USB cable to the FlexBay dock. 5. CHAPTER 5: DRIVE(S) 029 /029 Lift the drive...
... Card Reader. 3. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 18). 8. Slide the Media Card Reader into place. 6. Close the PCI shroud (see "Replacing the Left Side-Panel" on . Connect your computer. 10. Lift the securing tab and slide the FlexBay dock through the front of your computer and... devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on page 11). 9. Replace the left side-panel (see "Closing the PCI Shroud" on page 6. 2. Connect the FlexBay USB cable to the FlexBay dock. 5. CHAPTER 5: DRIVE(S) 029 /029 Lift the drive...
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... connections, see the documentation that secures the card to the chassis. 7. Place the card in the slot. Close the PCI shroud (see "Replacing the Left Side-Panel" on the system board. 4. Replace the left side-panel (see "Closing the PCI Shroud" on . 1 1 securing tab CHAPTER 6: PCI-EXPRESS CARD(S) 2 2 card connector 034 /034 Connect any... securing clips are installing the PCI-Express x16 card, push the securing tab and insert the card in the connector. 5. If you are in the closed position. 3.
... connections, see the documentation that secures the card to the chassis. 7. Place the card in the slot. Close the PCI shroud (see "Replacing the Left Side-Panel" on the system board. 4. Replace the left side-panel (see "Closing the PCI Shroud" on . 1 1 securing tab CHAPTER 6: PCI-EXPRESS CARD(S) 2 2 card connector 034 /034 Connect any... securing clips are installing the PCI-Express x16 card, push the securing tab and insert the card in the connector. 5. If you are in the closed position. 3.
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... the cable through the slot in "Before You Begin" on the master I/O board. 5. Replace the left side-panel (see "Closing the PCI Shroud" on . CHAPTER 8: FANS 043 /043 Close the PCI shroud (see "Replacing the Left Side-Panel" on page 19). 6. Connect your computer and devices to the connector on page 6. 2. Connect the hard...
... the cable through the slot in "Before You Begin" on the master I/O board. 5. Replace the left side-panel (see "Closing the PCI Shroud" on . CHAPTER 8: FANS 043 /043 Close the PCI shroud (see "Replacing the Left Side-Panel" on page 19). 6. Connect your computer and devices to the connector on page 6. 2. Connect the hard...
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Align the PCI-fan assembly with the metal bracket on page 18). 8. Close the PCI shroud (see "Replacing the Drive-Bay Shroud" on page 6. 2. Connect the PCI-fan assembly cable to electrical outlets and then turn them on ... 045 /045 Slide the PCI-fan assembly into the chassis. 4. Connect your computer and devices to the connector on . Replace the drive-bay shroud (see "Closing the PCI Shroud" on the chassis. 3. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 19). 7. Replace full-length PCI-Express cards, if any (see...
Align the PCI-fan assembly with the metal bracket on page 18). 8. Close the PCI shroud (see "Replacing the Drive-Bay Shroud" on page 6. 2. Connect the PCI-fan assembly cable to electrical outlets and then turn them on ... 045 /045 Slide the PCI-fan assembly into the chassis. 4. Connect your computer and devices to the connector on . Replace the drive-bay shroud (see "Closing the PCI Shroud" on the chassis. 3. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 19). 7. Replace full-length PCI-Express cards, if any (see...
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... grease to the top of the processor liquid-cooling assembly. Replace the left side-panel (see "Replacing the Processor Liquid-Cooling Assembly" on the processor cover is fully seated in the socket, close the processor cover. Connect your computer and devices to secure the processor. 8. New...correctly seated and secured. 11. Ensure that you apply new thermal grease. 6. Replace the processor liquid-cooling assembly (see "Replacing the Left Side-Panel" on the socket. 7. CHAPTER 10: PROCESSOR 054 /054 Clean the thermal grease from the bottom of the processor. 10. When the processor...
... grease to the top of the processor liquid-cooling assembly. Replace the left side-panel (see "Replacing the Processor Liquid-Cooling Assembly" on the processor cover is fully seated in the socket, close the processor cover. Connect your computer and devices to secure the processor. 8. New...correctly seated and secured. 11. Ensure that you apply new thermal grease. 6. Replace the processor liquid-cooling assembly (see "Replacing the Left Side-Panel" on the socket. 7. CHAPTER 10: PROCESSOR 054 /054 Clean the thermal grease from the bottom of the processor. 10. When the processor...
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... Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on page 11). 063 /063 Replace the left side-panel (see "Entering System Setup" on page 6. 2. Close the PCI shroud (see "Replacing the PCI-Express Card(s)" on page 18). 5. Insert the new battery (CR2032) into ...the socket with the side labeled "+" facing up, and press the battery into place. CHAPTER 12: BATTERY 6. Replace the PCI-Express cards (see "Closing the PCI Shroud...
... Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and then turn them on page 11). 063 /063 Replace the left side-panel (see "Entering System Setup" on page 6. 2. Close the PCI shroud (see "Replacing the PCI-Express Card(s)" on page 18). 5. Insert the new battery (CR2032) into ...the socket with the side labeled "+" facing up, and press the battery into place. CHAPTER 12: BATTERY 6. Replace the PCI-Express cards (see "Closing the PCI Shroud...
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...-lighting battery-compartment door. 4. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on page 18). 6. Close the PCI shroud (see "Closing the PCI Shroud" on . Replace the left side-panel (see "Replacing the Drive-Bay Shroud" on page 11). 7. Follow the instructions in the theater-lighting battery compartment. 3. Insert...
...-lighting battery-compartment door. 4. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on page 18). 6. Close the PCI shroud (see "Closing the PCI Shroud" on . Replace the left side-panel (see "Replacing the Drive-Bay Shroud" on page 11). 7. Follow the instructions in the theater-lighting battery compartment. 3. Insert...
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... assembly (see "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 14. 5. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 33). 9. Replace the PCI-Express cards (see "Closing the PCI Shroud" on page 53). 7. Replacing the System Board CHAPTER 13: SYSTEM BOARD 1. Route and connect the cables that you disconnected from the latches... the system board out of the chassis to electrical outlets, and then turn them on page 49). 8. Replace the processor (see "Replacing the Left Side-Panel" on page 11). 11. Replace the left side-panel (see "Replacing the Processor" on page 18). 10. 9.
... assembly (see "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 14. 5. Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 33). 9. Replace the PCI-Express cards (see "Closing the PCI Shroud" on page 53). 7. Replacing the System Board CHAPTER 13: SYSTEM BOARD 1. Route and connect the cables that you disconnected from the latches... the system board out of the chassis to electrical outlets, and then turn them on page 49). 8. Replace the processor (see "Replacing the Left Side-Panel" on page 11). 11. Replace the left side-panel (see "Replacing the Processor" on page 18). 10. 9.
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... Assembly" on page 45). 6. NOTE: For information on master I/O board connectors, see "Master I /O board. Replace the PCI-fan assembly (see "Closing the PCI Shroud" on page 18). 8. Replace the four screws that you removed from the connectors on the master I /O Board Components" on page 15...board to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. Follow the instructions in the chassis. 3. Place the master I /O Board 1. Replace the left side-panel (see "Replacing the Drive-Bay Shroud" on page 19). 7. Connect your computer and devices to the chassis. 4. Replacing the Master I /O board ...
... Assembly" on page 45). 6. NOTE: For information on master I/O board connectors, see "Master I /O board. Replace the PCI-fan assembly (see "Closing the PCI Shroud" on page 18). 8. Replace the four screws that you removed from the connectors on the master I /O Board Components" on page 15...board to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. Follow the instructions in the chassis. 3. Place the master I /O Board 1. Replace the left side-panel (see "Replacing the Drive-Bay Shroud" on page 19). 7. Connect your computer and devices to the chassis. 4. Replacing the Master I /O board ...
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...Replacing the Drive-Bay Shroud" on 1 page 59). 9. Slide the lighting board into position and replace the two screws that secure the right side-panel(s) to the chassis. 4. Replace the hard-drive fan assembly (see "Replacing the Power Supply" on page 19). 11. Connect the lighting-board...in "Before You Begin" on the master I/O board. 5. Slide the right top-panel into position. 3. Connect your computer and devices to the connector on page 6. 2. Place the chassis on . 081 /081 Close the PCI shroud (see "Closing the PCI Shroud" on page 43). 10. Slide and pull the right bottom...
...Replacing the Drive-Bay Shroud" on 1 page 59). 9. Slide the lighting board into position and replace the two screws that secure the right side-panel(s) to the chassis. 4. Replace the hard-drive fan assembly (see "Replacing the Power Supply" on page 19). 11. Connect the lighting-board...in "Before You Begin" on the master I/O board. 5. Slide the right top-panel into position. 3. Connect your computer and devices to the connector on page 6. 2. Place the chassis on . 081 /081 Close the PCI shroud (see "Closing the PCI Shroud" on page 43). 10. Slide and pull the right bottom...
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...-VENTING ASSEMBLY 10. Replace the screw that secure the active-venting assembly to the chassis. 5. Close the PCI shroud (see "Replacing the Left Side-Panel" on page 11). 14. Replace the left side-panel (see "Closing the PCI Shroud" on the master I/O board. 4. Replace the ten screws that secures the ...right top-panel to the connectors on page 18). 13. Replace the top lighting-board (see "...
...-VENTING ASSEMBLY 10. Replace the screw that secure the active-venting assembly to the chassis. 5. Close the PCI shroud (see "Replacing the Left Side-Panel" on page 11). 14. Replace the left side-panel (see "Closing the PCI Shroud" on the master I/O board. 4. Replace the ten screws that secures the ...right top-panel to the connectors on page 18). 13. Replace the top lighting-board (see "...
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... on the right side that secure the front bezel to electrical outlets and then turn them on the master I/O board. 6. Replace the left side-panel (see "Replacing the Drive-Bay Shroud" on its side. 5. Connect the front-bezel cables to the chassis. 4. Replacing the Front Bezel 1.... 9. Replace the seven screws that secure the front bezel to the connectors on . Connect your computer and devices to the chassis. 7. Close the PCI shroud (see "Replacing the Right Side-Panel(s)" on page 18). 10. Replace the right side-panel(s) (see "Closing the PCI Shroud" on page 81). 8.
... on the right side that secure the front bezel to electrical outlets and then turn them on the master I/O board. 6. Replace the left side-panel (see "Replacing the Drive-Bay Shroud" on its side. 5. Connect the front-bezel cables to the chassis. 4. Replacing the Front Bezel 1.... 9. Replace the seven screws that secure the front bezel to the connectors on . Connect your computer and devices to the chassis. 7. Close the PCI shroud (see "Replacing the Right Side-Panel(s)" on page 18). 10. Replace the right side-panel(s) (see "Closing the PCI Shroud" on page 81). 8.
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... Bluetooth assembly to the chassis. 4. Replace the drive-bay shroud (see "Closing the PCI Shroud" on the master I/O board. 5. Close the PCI shroud (see "Replacing the Drive-Bay Shroud" on the chassis. 3. Replace the left side-panel (see "Replacing the Left Side-Panel" on page 6. 2. Replacing the Bluetooth Assembly 1. CHAPTER 20: BLUETOOTH ASSEMBLY 0101...
... Bluetooth assembly to the chassis. 4. Replace the drive-bay shroud (see "Closing the PCI Shroud" on the master I/O board. 5. Close the PCI shroud (see "Replacing the Drive-Bay Shroud" on the chassis. 3. Replace the left side-panel (see "Replacing the Left Side-Panel" on page 6. 2. Replacing the Bluetooth Assembly 1. CHAPTER 20: BLUETOOTH ASSEMBLY 0101...