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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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... "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 18). 15 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 16). 16 Replace any cards or blanks removed from the 8-in-1 media card reader. Replacing the System Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Replace the processor ... the thermal cooling assembly (see "Replacing the Thermal-Cooling Assembly" on page 76). 4 Follow the instructions 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 base. 7 Gently...
... "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 18). 15 Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 16). 16 Replace any cards or blanks removed from the 8-in-1 media card reader. Replacing the System Board 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Replace the processor ... the thermal cooling assembly (see "Replacing the Thermal-Cooling Assembly" on page 76). 4 Follow the instructions 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 base. 7 Gently...
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...data loss, turn off your computer). CAUTION: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from the computer when the drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive. NOTE: If you remove the hard drive from a source other than Dell, you need to the system board. WARNING: ...You Begin" on page 9. 2 Follow the instructions from sources other than Dell. Removing the Hard Drive 1 Follow the instructions in "Removing the System Board" on page 65. 3 Remove the two screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on page 9) ...
...data loss, turn off your computer). CAUTION: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from the computer when the drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive. NOTE: If you remove the hard drive from a source other than Dell, you need to the system board. WARNING: ...You Begin" on page 9. 2 Follow the instructions from sources other than Dell. Removing the Hard Drive 1 Follow the instructions in "Removing the System Board" on page 65. 3 Remove the two screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on page 9) ...
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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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... to the system-board connector. 7 Replace the two screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the system-board. 8 Follow the instructions from its packaging. 2 1 1 screws (4) 2 hard-drive bracket Replacing the Hard Drive 1 Follow the instructions in "Replacing the System Board" on page 9. 2 Remove the new hard drive from step 6 to step 16 in "Before You Begin" on page...
... to the system-board connector. 7 Replace the two screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the system-board. 8 Follow the instructions from its packaging. 2 1 1 screws (4) 2 hard-drive bracket Replacing the Hard Drive 1 Follow the instructions in "Replacing the System Board" on page 9. 2 Remove the new hard drive from step 6 to step 16 in "Before You Begin" on page...
Setup Guide
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... the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware. Disconnect all regions. NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available on ) connected to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the Dell factory-installed software ...the operating state it was in all the devices (USB drive, printer, and so on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to restore your operating system. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be available in when you ...
... the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware. Disconnect all regions. NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available on ) connected to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the Dell factory-installed software ...the operating state it was in all the devices (USB drive, printer, and so on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to restore your operating system. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be available in when you ...
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... when you received your operating system. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to the operating state it was in certain countries or on certain computers. If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you wait too long...
... when you received your operating system. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to the operating state it was in certain countries or on certain computers. If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you wait too long...
Setup Guide
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..., software, guides, and so on) if the return is not responsible for any of the invoice and a letter describing the reason for the return. 3. lost removable media that may be included with the item(s) being returned, whether for repair or credit, as CDs and media cards. Call... Dell to obtain a Return Material Authorization Number, and write it clearly and prominently on the outside of the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Diagnostic Checklist" on page 81), indicating the tests that you back up any data on the hard drive(s) and on any other storage device in...
..., software, guides, and so on) if the return is not responsible for any of the invoice and a letter describing the reason for the return. 3. lost removable media that may be included with the item(s) being returned, whether for repair or credit, as CDs and media cards. Call... Dell to obtain a Return Material Authorization Number, and write it clearly and prominently on the outside of the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Diagnostic Checklist" on page 81), indicating the tests that you back up any data on the hard drive(s) and on any other storage device in...