Alienware R9 D23M User Manual

Alienware Aurora R9 Service Manual

Regulatory Model: D23M Regulatory Type: D23M002

Contents

1 Working inside your computer..........................................................................................................5

Safety instructions.......................................................................................................................................................5

Before working inside your computer..........................................................................................................................5

Before you begin ...................................................................................................................................................5

Electrostatic discharge—ESD protection.................................................................................................................... 6

ESD field service kit ................................................................................................................................................... 6

Transporting sensitive components............................................................................................................................ 7

After working inside your computer.............................................................................................................................7

2 Removing and installing components..............................................................................................9

Inside view of your computer...................................................................................................................................... 9

System-board components....................................................................................................................................... 10

Recommended tools................................................................................................................................................. 11

Screw list...................................................................................................................................................................11

Left-side cover...........................................................................................................................................................12

Removing the left-side cover................................................................................................................................12

Installing the left-side cover..................................................................................................................................13

Top cover.................................................................................................................................................................. 14

Removing the top cover....................................................................................................................................... 14

Installing the top cover......................................................................................................................................... 14

Right-side cover........................................................................................................................................................ 15

Removing the right-side cover............................................................................................................................. 15

Installing the right-side cover............................................................................................................................... 16

2.5-inch hard drive.................................................................................................................................................... 18

Removing the 2.5-inch hard drive........................................................................................................................ 18

Installing the 2.5-inch hard drive.......................................................................................................................... 19

3.5-inch hard drive.................................................................................................................................................... 21

Removing the 3.5-inch hard drive........................................................................................................................ 21

Installing the 3.5-inch hard drive.......................................................................................................................... 22

2.5-inch hard-drive cage........................................................................................................................................... 24

Removing the 2.5-inch hard-drive cage............................................................................................................... 24

Installing the 2.5-inch hard-drive cage................................................................................................................. 25

3.5-inch hard-drive cage........................................................................................................................................... 26

Removing the 3.5-inch hard-drive cage............................................................................................................... 26

Installing the 3.5-inch hard-drive cage................................................................................................................. 26

460 W power-supply unit...........................................................................................................................................27

Removing the 460 W power-supply unit.............................................................................................................. 27

Installing the 460 W power-supply unit................................................................................................................ 29

850 W Power-supply unit.......................................................................................................................................... 32

Removing the 850 W power-supply unit.............................................................................................................. 32

Installing the 850 W power-supply unit................................................................................................................ 33

Right tron-light board.................................................................................................................................................35

Removing the right tron-light board......................................................................................................................35

Installing the right tron-light board........................................................................................................................36

Processor liquid-cooling assembly............................................................................................................................37

Removing the processor liquid-cooling assembly................................................................................................37

Installing the processor liquid-cooling assembly..................................................................................................40

Coin-cell battery........................................................................................................................................................ 42

Removing the coin-cell battery.............................................................................................................................42

Installing the coin-cell battery...............................................................................................................................43

Memory modules.......................................................................................................................................................45

Removing the memory modules.......................................................................................................................... 45

Installing the memory modules............................................................................................................................ 46

Solid-state drive........................................................................................................................................................ 48

Removing the solid-state drive.............................................................................................................................48

Installing the solid-state drive...............................................................................................................................49

Single-graphics card................................................................................................................................................. 50

Removing the single-graphics card......................................................................................................................50

Installing the single-graphics card........................................................................................................................52

Dual-graphics card....................................................................................................................................................54

Removing the dual-graphics card........................................................................................................................ 54

Installing the dual-graphics card.......................................................................................................................... 57

Front bezel ............................................................................................................................................................... 60

Removing the front bezel..................................................................................................................................... 60

Installing the front bezel....................................................................................................................................... 62

Top bezel.................................................................................................................................................................. 67

Removing the top bezel....................................................................................................................................... 67

Installing the top bezel......................................................................................................................................... 68

Bottom cover.............................................................................................................................................................69

Removing the bottom cover................................................................................................................................. 69

Installing the bottom cover................................................................................................................................... 70

Processor fan and heat-sink assembly..................................................................................................................... 71

Removing the processor fan and heat-sink assembly......................................................................................... 71

Installing the processor fan and heat-sink assembly........................................................................................... 73

Processor..................................................................................................................................................................75

Removing the processor...................................................................................................................................... 75

Installing the processor........................................................................................................................................ 76

Wireless card............................................................................................................................................................ 76

Removing the wireless card.................................................................................................................................76

Installing the wireless card...................................................................................................................................77

Antennas...................................................................................................................................................................79

Removing the antennas....................................................................................................................................... 79

Installing the antennas......................................................................................................................................... 80

Front I/O-panel..........................................................................................................................................................81

Removing the front I/O panel............................................................................................................................... 81

Installing the front I/O-panel.................................................................................................................................82

Front-chassis fan.......................................................................................................................................................83

Removing the front-chassis fan............................................................................................................................83

Installing the front-chassis fan..............................................................................................................................84

Top-chassis fan.........................................................................................................................................................85

Removing the top-chassis fan..............................................................................................................................85

Installing the top-chassis fan................................................................................................................................86

Power-button board...................................................................................................................................................88

Removing the power-button board.......................................................................................................................88

Installing the power-button board.........................................................................................................................89

System board............................................................................................................................................................90

Removing the system board................................................................................................................................ 90

Installing the system board.................................................................................................................................. 92

Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS setup program..........................................................................................95

3 Device drivers................................................................................................................................... 96

Operating system......................................................................................................................................................96

Downloading the audio driver....................................................................................................................................96

Downloading the graphics driver...............................................................................................................................96

Downloading the USB driver.....................................................................................................................................97

Downloading the WiFi driver..................................................................................................................................... 98

Downloading the media-card reader driver...............................................................................................................98

Downloading the chipset driver.................................................................................................................................99

Downloading the network driver................................................................................................................................99

4 System setup.................................................................................................................................. 101

System setup.......................................................................................................................................................... 101

Entering BIOS setup program.................................................................................................................................101

Navigation keys.......................................................................................................................................................101

Boot Sequence........................................................................................................................................................101

System setup options..............................................................................................................................................102

Clearing CMOS settings..........................................................................................................................................104

Clearing forgotten password................................................................................................................................... 105

5 Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................. 107

Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) diagnostics................................................................................107

Running the ePSA diagnostics...........................................................................................................................107

System diagnostic lights..........................................................................................................................................107

Recovering the operating system............................................................................................................................108

Flashing BIOS (USB key)........................................................................................................................................108

Flashing the BIOS...................................................................................................................................................108

WiFi power cycle.....................................................................................................................................................109

Flea power release..................................................................................................................................................109

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Working inside your computer

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Safety instructions

Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and to ensure your personal safety. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure included in this document assumes that you have read the safety information that shipped with your computer.

NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

NOTE: Disconnect all power sources before opening the computer cover or panels. After you finish working inside the computer, replace all covers, panels, and screws before connecting to the electrical outlet.

CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer, ensure that the work surface is flat and clean.

CAUTION: Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components or contacts on a card. Hold a card by its edges or by its metal mounting bracket. Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by its pins.

CAUTION: You should only perform troubleshooting and repairs as authorized or directed by the Dell technical assistance team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. See the safety instructions that shipped with the product or at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

CAUTION: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate static electricity, which could harm internal components.

CAUTION: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull tab, not on the cable itself. Some cables have connectors with locking tabs or thumb-screws that you must disengage before disconnecting the cable. When disconnecting cables, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. When connecting cables, ensure that the ports and connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.

CAUTION: Press and eject any installed card from the media-card reader.

NOTE: The color of your computer and certain components may appear differently than shown in this document.

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Before working inside your computer

NOTE: The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered.

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Before you begin

Steps

1. Save and close all open files and exit all open applications.

2. Shut down your computer. Click Start > Power > Shut down.

NOTE: If you are using a different operating system, see the documentation of your operating system for shutdown instructions.

3. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.

4. Disconnect all attached network devices and peripherals, such as keyboard, mouse, and monitor from your computer.

5. Remove any media card and optical disc from your computer, if applicable.

6. After the computer is unplugged, press and hold the power button for 5 seconds to ground the system board.

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Electrostatic discharge—ESD protection

ESD is a major concern when you handle electronic components, especially sensitive components such as expansion cards, processors, memory DIMMs, and system boards. Very slight charges can damage circuits in ways that may not be obvious, such as intermittent problems or a shortened product life span. As the industry pushes for lower power requirements and increased density, ESD protection is an increasing concern.

Due to the increased density of semiconductors used in recent Dell products, the sensitivity to static damage is now higher than in previous Dell products. For this reason, some previously approved methods of handling parts are no longer applicable.

Two recognized types of ESD damage are catastrophic and intermittent failures.

• Catastrophic – Catastrophic failures represent approximately 20 percent of ESD-related failures. The damage causes an immediate and complete loss of device functionality. An example of catastrophic failure is a memory DIMM that has received a static shock and immediately generates a "No POST/No Video" symptom with a beep code emitted for missing or nonfunctional memory.

• Intermittent – Intermittent failures represent approximately 80 percent of ESD-related failures. The high rate of intermittent failures means that most of the time when damage occurs, it is not immediately recognizable. The DIMM receives a static shock, but the tracing is merely weakened and does not immediately produce outward symptoms related to the damage. The weakened trace may take weeks or months to melt, and in the meantime may cause degradation of memory integrity, intermittent memory errors, etc.

The more difficult type of damage to recognize and troubleshoot is the intermittent (also called latent or "walking wounded") failure.

Perform the following steps to prevent ESD damage:

• Use a wired ESD wrist strap that is properly grounded. The use of wireless anti-static straps is no longer allowed; they do not provide adequate protection. Touching the chassis before handling parts does not ensure adequate ESD protection on parts with increased sensitivity to ESD damage.

• Handle all static-sensitive components in a static-safe area. If possible, use anti-static floor pads and workbench pads.

• When unpacking a static-sensitive component from its shipping carton, do not remove the component from the anti-static packing material until you are ready to install the component. Before unwrapping the anti-static packaging, ensure that you discharge static electricity from your body.

• Before transporting a static-sensitive component, place it in an anti-static container or packaging.

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ESD field service kit

The unmonitored Field Service kit is the most commonly used service kit. Each Field Service kit includes three main components: anti-static mat, wrist strap, and bonding wire.

Components of an ESD field service kit

The components of an ESD field service kit are:

• Anti-Static Mat – The anti-static mat is dissipative and parts can be placed on it during service procedures. When using an anti-static mat, your wrist strap should be snug and the bonding wire should be connected to the mat and to any bare metal on the system being worked on. Once deployed properly, service parts can be removed from the ESD bag and placed directly on the mat. ESD-sensitive items are safe in your hand, on the ESD mat, in the system, or inside a bag.

• Wrist Strap and Bonding Wire – The wrist strap and bonding wire can be either directly connected between your wrist and bare metal on the hardware if the ESD mat is not required, or connected to the anti-static mat to protect hardware that is temporarily placed on the mat. The physical connection of the wrist strap and bonding wire between your skin, the ESD mat, and the hardware is known as bonding. Use only Field Service kits with a wrist strap, mat, and bonding wire. Never use wireless wrist straps. Always be aware that the internal wires of a wrist strap are prone to damage from normal wear and tear, and must be checked regularly with a wrist strap tester in order to avoid accidental ESD hardware damage. It is recommended to test the wrist strap and bonding wire at least once per week.

• ESD Wrist Strap Tester – The wires inside of an ESD strap are prone to damage over time. When using an unmonitored kit, it is a best practice to regularly test the strap prior to each service call, and at a minimum, test once per week. A wrist strap tester

is the best method for doing this test. If you do not have your own wrist strap tester, check with your regional office to find out if they have one. To perform the test, plug the wrist-strap's bonding-wire into the tester while it is strapped to your wrist and push the button to test. A green LED is lit if the test is successful; a red LED is lit and an alarm sounds if the test fails.

• Insulator Elements – It is critical to keep ESD sensitive devices, such as plastic heat sink casings, away from internal parts that are insulators and often highly charged.

• Working Environment – Before deploying the ESD Field Service kit, assess the situation at the customer location. For example, deploying the kit for a server environment is different than for a desktop or portable environment. Servers are typically installed in a rack within a data center; desktops or portables are typically placed on office desks or cubicles. Always look for a large open flat work area that is free of clutter and large enough to deploy the ESD kit with additional space to accommodate the type of system that is being repaired. The workspace should also be free of insulators that can cause an ESD event. On the work area, insulators such as Styrofoam and other plastics should always be moved at least 12 inches or 30 centimeters away from sensitive parts before physically handling any hardware components

• ESD Packaging – All ESD-sensitive devices must be shipped and received in static-safe packaging. Metal, static-shielded bags are preferred. However, you should always return the damaged part using the same ESD bag and packaging that the new part arrived in. The ESD bag should be folded over and taped shut and all the same foam packing material should be used in the original box that the new part arrived in. ESD-sensitive devices should be removed from packaging only at an ESDprotected work surface, and parts should never be placed on top of the ESD bag because only the inside of the bag is shielded. Always place parts in your hand, on the ESD mat, in the system, or inside an anti-static bag.

• Transporting Sensitive Components – When transporting ESD sensitive components such as replacement parts or parts to be returned to Dell, it is critical to place these parts in anti-static bags for safe transport.

ESD protection summary

It is recommended that all field service technicians use the traditional wired ESD grounding wrist strap and protective anti-static mat at all times when servicing Dell products. In addition, it is critical that technicians keep sensitive parts separate from all insulator parts while performing service and that they use anti-static bags for transporting sensitive components.

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Transporting sensitive components

When transporting ESD sensitive components such as replacement parts or parts to be returned to Dell, it is critical to place these parts in anti-static bags for safe transport.

Lifting equipment

Adhere to the following guidelines when lifting heavy weight equipment:

CAUTION: Do not lift greater than 50 pounds. Always obtain additional resources or use a mechanical lifting device.

1. Get a firm balanced footing. Keep your feet apart for a stable base, and point your toes out.

2. Tighten stomach muscles. Abdominal muscles support your spine when you lift, offsetting the force of the load.

3. Lift with your legs, not your back.

4. Keep the load close. The closer it is to your spine, the less force it exerts on your back.

5. Keep your back upright, whether lifting or setting down the load. Do not add the weight of your body to the load. Avoid twisting

your body and back.

6. Follow the same techniques in reverse to set the load down.

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After working inside your computer

About this task

CAUTION: Leaving stray or loose screws inside your computer may severely damage your computer.

Steps

1. Replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer.

2. Connect any external devices, peripherals, or cables you removed before working on your computer.

3. Replace any media cards, discs, or any other parts that you removed before working on your computer.

4. Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets.

5. Turn on your computer.

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Removing and installing components

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Inside view of your computer

1. power-supply unit

2. 2.5-inch hard drive

3. 2.5-inch hard-drive cage

4. graphics card

5. system board

6. VR heat sink

7. processor fan and liquid cooling assembly

8. top cover

9. 3.5-inch hard-drive cage

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System-board components

front-chassis fan connector (FRONT_FAN)

2. power-supply connector

3. front-panel USB cable 2 (F_USB2)

4. front-panel USB cable 1 (F_USB1)

5. SATA 6 Gbps drive connector (SATA1)

6. SATA 6 Gbps drive connector (SATA2)

7. SATA 6 Gbps drive connector (SATA3)

8. SATA 6 Gbps drive connector (SATA4)

9. solid-state drive slot (M.2 SSD)

10. coin-cell battery

11. Service mode (SERVICE MODE)

12. CMOS reset jumper (CMOS_CLR)

13. Password reset jumper (PW_CLR)

14. LED controller connector (LED_CONTROLLER)

15. front audio connector (F_AUDIO)

16. PCI-Express x8 slot (SLOT4)

17. PCI-Express x4 slot (SLOT3)

18. PCI-Express x4 slot (SLOT3)

19. PCI-Express x16 mechanical/x8 electrical slot (SLOT1)

20. wireless-card slot (M.2 WIFI)

21. processor connector (AIX_CPU)

22. top-chassis fan (TOP_FAN)

23. processor-cooling assembly pump-fan connector (PUMP_FAN)

24. processor socket (CPU1)

25. memory-module slot 3 (DDR4/XMM3)

26. memory-module slot 1 (DDR4/XMM1)

27. memory-module slot 2 (DDR4/XMM2)

28. memory-module slot 4 (DDR4/XMM4)

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Recommended tools

The procedures in this document may require the following tools:

• Philips screwdriver #1

• Flat-head screwdriver

• Plastic scribe

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Screw list

NOTE: When removing screws from a component, it is recommended to note the screw type, the quantity of screws, and then place them in a screw storage box. This is to ensure that the correct number of screws and correct screw type is restored when the component is replaced.

NOTE: Some computers have magnetic surfaces. Ensure that the screws are not left attached to such surface when replacing a component.

NOTE: Screw color may vary with the configuration ordered.

Table 1. Screw list

Component Secured to Screw type Quantity Screw image

Side-panel release latch Chassis M3x4 1

2.5-inch hard-drive cage Chassis #6-32 2

3.5-inch hard-drive cage Chassis #6-32 2

Power-supply unit bracket

Power-supply unit Chassis #6-32 4

Right tron-light board Chassis #6-32 4

Radiator and fan assembly

Antennas Chassis M3x4t 4

Power-supply unit cage #6-32 2

Radiator and fan cage #6-32 4

Top bezel Chassis #6-32 4

Solid-state drive System board M2x2.5 1

Wireless card System board M2x4 1

Component Secured to Screw type Quantity Screw image

Cable-management panel

Front-panel light-board Front bezel M2x4 4

Power button module Front bezel M2x4 2

Front I/O-panel Front bezel M3x4 4

System board Chassis #6-32 8

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Chassis #6-32 2

Left-side cover

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Removing the left-side cover

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the left-side cover and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Steps

1. Remove the screw (M3x4) that secures the side-cover release latch to the chassis.

2. Pull the side-cover release latch to release the left-side cover away from the chassis.

3. Lift the left-side panel from the chassis.

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Installing the left-side cover

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the left-side cover and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Steps

1. Locate the tabs on the left-side cover and slots on the chassis.

2. Rotate the left-side cover towards the chassis until it snaps into place.

3. Replace the screw (M3x4) that secures the side-cover release latch to the chassis.

Next steps

1. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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Top cover

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Removing the top cover

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2. Remove the left-side cover.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the top cover and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Steps

Starting from the rear, pull up on the top cover to release it from the chassis.

NOTE: Top cover is tightly secured to the chassis by clips and may requires force to remove it off the chassis.

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Installing the top cover

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the top cover and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Steps

Align the tabs on the top cover with the slots on the chassis and snap the top cover into place.

Next steps

1. Install the left-side cover.

2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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Right-side cover

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Removing the right-side cover

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2. Remove the left-side cover.

3. Remove the top cover.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the right-side cover and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.

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Steps

1. Starting from the top-front tab, pull the right-side cover away from the chassis.

2. Remove the right-side cover from the chassis.

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Installing the right-side cover

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the right-side cover and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Steps

1. Align the tabs on the right-side cover with the slots on the chassis

2. Rotate the right-side cover towards the chassis until it snaps into place.

Next steps

1. Install the top cover.

2. Install the left-side cover.

3. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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2.5-inch hard drive

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Removing the 2.5-inch hard drive

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2. Remove the left-side cover.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the 2.5-inch hard drive and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Steps

1. Disconnect the data and power cables from the hard drive.

2. Press the release tabs on the hard-drive carrier and slide the hard-drive assembly out of the hard-drive cage.

3. Pry the hard-drive carrier to release the tabs on the assembly from the slots on the hard drive.

4. Lift the hard drive out of the hard-drive assembly.

NOTE: Note the orientation of the hard drive so that you can replace it correctly.

NOTE: Repeat the steps to remove any additional 2.5-inch hard drive from your computer.

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Installing the 2.5-inch hard drive

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the 2.5-inch hard drive and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

NOTE: Note the orientation on the hard-drive carrier to replace it correctly.

Steps

1. Align the hard drive with the pins on the hard-drive carrier.

2. Using the tabs on the opposite side, flex open the carrier to insert the pins on the other side.

3. Slide the hard-drive assembly into the hard-drive cage until it snaps into place.

4. Connect the data cable and power cable to the hard drive.

NOTE: Repeat the steps to install any additional 2.5-inch hard drive from your computer.

Next steps

1. Install the left-side cover.

2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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3.5-inch hard drive

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Removing the 3.5-inch hard drive

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2. Remove the left-side cover.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the 3.5-inch hard drive and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Steps

1. Disconnect the data and power cables from the hard drive.

2. Press the release tabs on the hard-drive carrier and slide the hard-drive carrier out of the hard-drive cage.

3. Pry the hard-drive carrier to release the tabs on the carrier from the slots on the hard drive.

4. Lift the hard drive out of the hard-drive assembly.

NOTE: Note the orientation of the hard drive so that you can replace it correctly.

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Installing the 3.5-inch hard drive

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the 3.5-inch hard drive and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

NOTE: Note the orientation on the hard-drive carrier to replace it correctly.

Steps

1. Align the hard drive with the pins on the hard-drive carrier.

2. Using the tabs on the opposite side, flex open the carrier to insert the pins on the other side.

3. Slide the hard-drive assembly into the hard-drive cage until it snaps into place.

4. Connect the data and power cables to the hard drive.

Next steps

1. Install the left-side cover.

2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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2.5-inch hard-drive cage

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Removing the 2.5-inch hard-drive cage

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2. Remove the left-side cover.

3. Remove the 2.5-inch hard drive, if installed.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the 2.5-inch and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Steps

1. Remove the two screws (#6-32) that secure the 2.5-inch hard-drive cage to the chassis.

2. Slide and remove the 2.5-inch hard-drive cage off the chassis.

NOTE: Repeat the procedure from step 1 to step 2 to remove the other 2.5-inch hard-drive cage.

Identifier GUID-8E2AAFD1-CFB8-44DD-AAC7-D3125BB9A58E Status Released

Installing the 2.5-inch hard-drive cage

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the 2.5-inch hard-drive cage and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Steps

1. Insert the 2.5-inch hard-drive cage into its slot on the chassis.

2. Align the tabs on the cage with the tabs on the chassis.

3. Replace the two screws (#6-32) that secure the 2.5-inch hard-drive cage to the chassis.

NOTE: Repeat the procedure from step 1 to step 3 to install the other 2.5-inch hard-drive cage.

Next steps

1. Install the 2.5-inch hard drive, if required.

2. Install the left-side cover.

3. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

Identifier GUID-44EEE532-23C0-44F6-BD38-36469E5FFD8D Status Released

3.5-inch hard-drive cage

Identifier GUID-E5668432-AA17-4F4E-A3E5-A97A0FAD0BEA Status Released

Removing the 3.5-inch hard-drive cage

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2. Remove the left-side cover.

3. Remove the 3.5-inch hard drive, if installed.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the 3.5-inch and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Steps

1. Remove the two screws (#6-32) that secure the 3.5-inch hard-drive cage to the chassis.

2. Lift the 3.5-inch hard-drive cage off the chassis.

Identifier Status Released

GUID-0852762D-895D-4086-8E33-B73077AEEA10

Installing the 3.5-inch hard-drive cage

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the 3.5-inch hard-drive cage and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Steps

1. Insert the 3.5-inch hard-drive cage into its slot on the chassis.

2. Align the tabs on the cage with the tabs on the chassis.

3. Replace the two screws (#6-32) that secure the 3.5-inch hard-drive cage to the chassis.

Next steps

1. Install the left-side cover.

2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

Identifier Status Released

GUID-88726DE4-DA39-4C4B-8EF5-3DD564906BEA

460 W power-supply unit

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Removing the 460 W power-supply unit

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2. Remove the left-side cover.

NOTE: Note the routing of all cables as you remove them so that you can route them correctly after you replace the power-supply unit.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the power-supply unit and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.

GUID-4957DE0C-A6C3-4AF0-89EB-EDC1F5734446

Steps

1. Remove the two screws (#6-32) that secure the power-supply unit bracket to the power-supply unit cage.

2. Lift the power-supply unit bracket off the power-supply unit cage.

3. Lift the power-supply unit cage and rotate the power-supply unit cage away from the chassis.

4. Press the releasing clip on the power-cable connectors and disconnect the power cables from the graphics card.

5. Disconnect the power cables from the hard drives.

6. Disconnect the processor-power cable and system-board power cable from the system board.

7. Rotate the power-supply unit cage towards the chassis.

8. Remove the four screws (#6-32) that secure the power-supply unit to the chassis.

9. Slide and lift the power-supply unit, along with the cables, off the chassis.

Identifier Status Released

GUID-53CB7106-AC83-4281-84FF-08B8BD9CEBA9

Installing the 460 W power-supply unit

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

WARNING: The cables and ports on the back of the power-supply unit are color-coded to indicate the different power wattage. Ensure that you plug in the cable to the correct port. Failure to do so may result in damaging the powersupply unit and/or system components.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the power-supply unit and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Steps

1. Place the power supply on the chassis.

2. Align the screw holes on the power-supply unit with the screw holes on the chassis.

3. Replace the four screws (#6-32) that secure the power-supply unit to the chassis.

4. Lift and rotate the power-supply unit cage away from the chassis

5. Connect the processor-power cable and system-board power cable to the system board.

6. Connect the power cables to the hard drives.

7. Connect the power cables to the graphics card.

8. Rotate the power-supply unit cage towards the chassis

9. Slide the power-supply unit cage release latches towards the locked position.

10. Align the screw holes on the power-supply unit bracket with the screw holes on the power-supply unit cage.

11. Replace the two screws (#6-32) that secure the power-supply unit bracket to the power-supply unit cage.

Next steps

1. Install the left-side cover.

2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

Identifier GUID-503E968B-8693-464C-BD25-B3690D37D365 Status Released

850 W Power-supply unit

Identifier GUID-86608D10-D747-4DDD-82E7-B43EF6F92854 Status Released

Removing the 850 W power-supply unit

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2. Remove the left-side cover.

NOTE: Note the routing of all cables as you remove them so that you can route them correctly after you replace the power-supply unit.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the power-supply unit and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Steps

1. Remove the two screws (#6-32) that secure the power-supply unit bracket to the power-supply unit cage.

2. Lift the power-supply unit bracket off the power-supply unit cage.

3. Press the releasing clip on the power-cable connectors and disconnect all the power cables from the power-supply unit.

4. Remove the four screws (#6-32) that secure the power-supply unit to the chassis.

5. Slide and lift the power-supply unit, along with the cables, off the chassis.

Identifier GUID-5452F553-ECCE-4406-9479-98B9804A425B Status Released

Installing the 850 W power-supply unit

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the power-supply unit and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Steps

1. Place the power supply on the chassis.

2. Align the screw holes on the power-supply unit with the screw holes on the chassis.

3. Replace the four screws (#6-32) that secure the power-supply unit to the chassis.

4. Connect all the power cables to the power-supply unit.

5. Align the screw holes on the power-supply unit bracket with the screw holes on the power-supply unit cage.

6. Replace the two screws (#6-32) that secure the power-supply unit bracket to the power-supply unit cage.

Next steps

1. Install the left-side cover.

2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

Identifier GUID-A2B01E9B-CEE6-4E67-BCE0-93A927E80764 Status Released

Right tron-light board

Identifier GUID-EB56B368-61E6-46BB-B405-C08BD26A0FCC Status Released

Removing the right tron-light board

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2. Remove the left-side cover.

3. Remove the top-cover.

4. Remove the right-side cover.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the right tron-light board and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Steps

1. Disconnect the tron-light cable.

2. Remove the four screws (#6-32) that secure the right tron-light board to the chassis.

3. Remove the right tron-light board off the chassis.

Identifier GUID-7234299B-186B-4AE5-90DA-A4F67B6666CF Status Released

Installing the right tron-light board

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the right tron-light board and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Steps

1. Align the screw holes on the right tron-light board with the screw holes on the chassis.

2. Replace the four screws (#6-32) that secure the right tron-light board to the chassis.

3. Connect the tron-light cable.

Next steps

1. Install the right-side cover.

2. Install the top-cover.

3. Install the left-side cover.

4. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

Identifier GUID-7E776F1F-1FBF-4B34-AD17-18E98DB265CE Status Released

Processor liquid-cooling assembly

Identifier GUID-12547E7D-5948-4AA2-B0DA-F9049C082CEB Status Released

Removing the processor liquid-cooling assembly

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

WARNING: Despite having a plastic shield, the processor liquid-cooling assembly may be very hot during normal operation. Ensure that it had sufficient time to cool before you touch it.

CAUTION: To ensure maximum cooling for the processor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the processor liquid-cooling assembly. The oils in your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal grease.

2. Remove the left-side cover.

3. Remove the top-cover.

4. Remove the right-side cover.

5. Remove the memory modules.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the processor liquid-cooling assembly and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Steps

1. Lay the computer on the right side.

2. Slide the power-supply unit cage release latches to the unlock position.

3. Lift the power-supply unit cage.

4. Rotate the power-supply unit cage away from the chassis.

5. Loosen the two captive screws that secure the VR heat sink to the system board.

6. Remove the four screws (#6-32) that secure the radiator and fan assembly to the radiator and fan cage.

7. Lift the VR heat sink off the computer.

8. Disconnect the processor-cooling assembly cables from the system board.

9. In the reverse sequential order (as indicated on the processor cooler), loosen the four captive screws that secure the processor

cooler to the system board.

NOTE: If your are using an electric screwdriver, torque the screws at 6.9 +/-1.15 kilogram-force centimeter (6 +/-1 pound force inch).

10. Lift the processor-cooling assembly along with the cables off the computer.

Identifier GUID-F0C8F9A0-A9BB-4E1D-8720-B669A9CC1F0F Status Released

Installing the processor liquid-cooling assembly

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

CAUTION: Incorrect alignment of the processor liquid-cooling assembly can damage the system board and processor.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the processor liquid-cooling assembly and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Steps

1. Slide the radiator and fan assembly into the radiator and fan cage.

NOTE: Ensure that the hoses are facing the front of the system

2. Align the screw holes on the processor cooler with the screw holes on the system board.

3. Align the screw holes on the VR heat sink with the screw holes on the system board.

4. Tighten the two captive screws that secure the VR heat sink to the system board.

5. In the sequential order (as indicated on the processor cooler), tighten the four captive screws that secure the processor cooler

to the system board.

NOTE: If your are using an electric screwdriver, torque the screws at 6.9 +/-1.15 kilogram-force centimeter (6 +/-1 pound force inch).

6. Connect the processor-cooling assembly cables to the system board.

7. Replace the four screws (#6-32) that secure the radiator and fan assembly to the chassis.

8. Rotate the power-supply unit cage towards the chassis.

9. Slide the power-supply unit cage release latches towards the locked position.

Next steps

1. Install the memory modules.

2. Install the right-side cover.

3. Install the top-cover.

4. Install the left-side cover.

5. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

Identifier GUID-D99D5F9B-0FF3-406B-A51F-FFA061BB89EA Status Released

Coin-cell battery

Identifier GUID-2CD64C9B-AC2C-4313-B17E-BCB5C2900231 Status Released

Removing the coin-cell battery

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

CAUTION: Removing the coin-cell battery resets the BIOS setup program’s settings to default. It is recommended that you note the BIOS setup program’s settings before removing the coin-cell battery.

2. Remove the left-side cover.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the coin-cell battery and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Steps

1. Lay the computer on the right side.

2. Slide the power-supply unit cage release latches to the unlock position.

3. Lift the power-supply unit cage and rotate the power-supply unit cage away from the chassis.

4. Press the battery-release lever away from the coin-cell battery until the coin-cell battery pops up.

5. Lift the coin-cell battery out of its socket.

Identifier Status Released

GUID-695AF3FB-15C6-4A26-A28E-F296FD2A221C

Installing the coin-cell battery

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the coin-cell battery and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Steps

1. Insert a new coin-cell battery (CR2032) into the battery socket with the positive side facing up, and snap the battery into place.

2. Rotate the power-supply unit cage towards the chassis.

3. Slide the power-supply unit cage release latches towards the locked position.

Next steps

1. Install the left-side cover.

2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

Identifier GUID-2A6DAE1B-1FBE-40F9-8D46-40E8C3FBD267 Status Released

Memory modules

Identifier GUID-590C016E-BA8E-42F6-A918-4851C3BD3713 Status Released

Removing the memory modules

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2. Remove the left-side cover.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the memory modules and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Steps

1. Lay the computer on the right side.

2. Slide the power-supply unit cage release latches to the unlock position.

3. Lift the power-supply unit cage and rotate the power-supply unit cage away from the chassis.

4. Push the securing clips away from the memory module.

5. Grasp the memory module near the securing clip, and then gently ease the memory module out of the memory-module slot.

NOTE: Repeat step 5 to step 6 to remove any other memory modules installed in your computer.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module, hold the memory module by the edges. Do not touch the components on the memory module.

Identifier GUID-F3FCC2B6-BB4B-41C3-A34C-D4B75B35D62F Status Released

Installing the memory modules

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the memory modules and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Steps

1. Ensure that the securing clips are extended away from the memory-module slot.

2. Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on the memory-module slot.

3. Insert the memory module into the memory-module slot and press the memory module down until it snaps into position and the

securing clips lock in place.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module, hold the memory module by the edges. Do not touch the components on the memory module.

NOTE: Repeat step 1 to step 3 to replace any other memory modules installed in your computer.

4. Rotate the power-supply unit cage towards the chassis.

5. Slide the power-supply unit cage release latches towards the locked position.

NOTE: Use slots XMM1 and XMM2 if you need to use two memory modules. For more information, see System-

board components.

The following table lists the available memory configuration matrix:

Table 2. Memory configuration matrix

Configuration

8 GB DDR4 8 GB

16 GB DDR4 8 GB 8 GB

32 GB DDR4 16 GB 16 GB

64 GB DDR4 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB

16 GB XMP 8 GB 8 GB

32 GB XMP 16 GB 16 GB

64 GB XMP 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB

Next steps

1. Remove the left-side cover.

2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

Identifier Status Released

XMM1 XMM2 XMM3 XMM4

GUID-42A997F5-329D-4712-8018-6C6114C5255F

Slot

Solid-state drive

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Removing the solid-state drive

GUID-2FDD0FF0-61C1-4661-85BF-206FB411F5BA

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

CAUTION: Solid-state drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the solid-state drive.

NOTE: To avoid data loss, do not remove the drive while the computer is in sleep or on state.

2. Remove the left-side cover.

3. Remove the single-graphics card or dual-graphics card, as applicable.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Steps

1. Remove the screw (M2x2.5) that secures the solid-state drive to the system board.

2. Slide and lift the solid-state drive off the system board.

Identifier Status Released

GUID-3EC3CC10-F196-483D-8697-D656951B6693

Installing the solid-state drive

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

CAUTION: Solid-state drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the solid-state drive.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the solid-state drive and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Steps

1. Align the notch on the solid-state drive with the tab on the solid-state drive slot.

2. Insert the solid-state drive at a 45-degree angle into the system board.

3. Press the other end of the solid-state drive down and replace the screw (M2x2.5) that secure the solid-state drive to the system

board.

Next steps

1. Install the single-graphics card or dual-graphics card, as applicable.

2. Install the left-side cover.

3. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

Identifier Status Released

GUID-C88E0941-ABAD-49DF-9EBD-7E2A1BBCE117

Single-graphics card

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Removing the single-graphics card

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2. Remove the left-side cover.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the graphics card and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.

GUID-78033958-A3FE-41F0-ABEC-164A9F24C2D2

Steps

1. Lay the computer on the right side.

2. Slide the power-supply unit cage release latches to the unlock position.

3. Lift the power-supply unit cage and rotate the power-supply unit cage away from the chassis.

4. Lift to release the graphics-card bracket from the chassis.

5. Press the releasing clip on the power-cable connectors and disconnect the power cables from the graphics card.

6. Push the securing tab on the PCIe slot away from the graphics card, grasp the card by its top corner, and ease it out of the slot.

Identifier Status Released

GUID-4B922CF0-D6B7-4EA6-8DDA-B325D9BE11FE

Installing the single-graphics card

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the graphics card and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Steps

1. Place the card into the X16 slot and press down firmly until the graphics card snaps into place.

2. Connect the power cables to the graphics card.

3. Slide the tab on the graphics-card bracket into the slot on the chassis and rotate it into place.

4. Rotate the power-supply unit cage towards the chassis.

5. Slide the power-supply unit cage release latches towards the locked position.

Next steps

1. Install the left-side cover.

2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

Identifier Status Released

GUID-FFF69F90-A7C5-4E6E-9A2F-4C9AC2D50A3B

Dual-graphics card

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Removing the dual-graphics card

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2. Remove the left-side cover.

GUID-95507521-1D3A-4784-BB13-2A48A50979A7

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the graphics card and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Steps

1. Lay the computer on the right side.

2. Slide the power-supply unit cage release latches to the unlock position.

3. Lift the power-supply unit cage and rotate the power-supply unit cage away from the chassis.

4. Lift the graphics bridge that connects the graphics cards.

5. Lift to release the graphics-card bracket from the chassis.

6. Press the releasing clip on the power-cable connectors and disconnect the power cables from the graphics card.

7. Push the securing tab on the PCIe slot away from the graphics card, grasp the card by its top corner, and ease it out of the slot

on the PCI-Express x8 slot.

8. Push the securing tab on the PCIe slot away from the graphics card, grasp the card by its top corner, and ease it out of the slot on the PCI-Express x16/x8 slot.

Identifier GUID-40C3BFBA-408E-42EE-8287-3BD09D729263 Status Released

Installing the dual-graphics card

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the graphics card and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Steps

1. Align the graphics card with the slot on the system board.

2. Place the card into the x16/x8 slot and press down firmly until the graphics card snaps into place.

3. Place the card into the x8 slot and press down firmly until the graphics card snaps into place.

4. Connect the power cables to the graphics card.

5. Slide the tab on the graphics-card bracket into the slot on the chassis and snap it into place.

6. Replace the graphics bridge that connects the graphics cards.

7. Rotate the power-supply unit cage towards the chassis.

8. Slide the power-supply unit cage release latches towards the locked position.

Next steps

1. Install the left-side cover.

2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

Identifier GUID-AB7F04D1-8F7C-4BC0-B2DF-4DA5B9236708 Status Released

Front bezel

Identifier GUID-ABC9A18E-F890-4D09-9752-B808C852CFBA Status Released

Removing the front bezel

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2. Remove the left-side cover.

3. Remove the top-cover.

4. Remove the right-side cover.

5. Remove the single-graphics card or dual-graphics card, as applicable.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the front bezel and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Steps

1. Lay the computer on the right side.

2. Slide the power-supply unit cage release latches to the unlock position.

3. Lift the power-supply unit cage and rotate the power-supply unit cage away from the chassis.

4. Rotate and pull the front bezel away from the front of the chassis to release the tabs on the front bezel from the slots on the

front panel.

5. Remove the two screws (#6-32) that secure the front-panel slot cover to the chassis.

6. Remove the cable management cover off the chassis.

7. Disconnect the USB cables, LED controller cable and audio cable from the system board and remove the cables from the

routing guides on the inside of the chassis.

8. Place the computer in an upright position.

9. Disconnect the tron-light cable and then remove the cable from the routing guides on the chassis.

10. Grasp and release the front bezel tabs sequentially from the top, by moving them outward from the front panel.

11. Remove the power-button module cable from the routing guides on the chassis and disconnect the power-button module cable.

12. Route the cables through the slot on the front panel and lift the front bezel away from the chassis.

Identifier Status Released

GUID-E5437E36-3486-4C46-969C-214A321A520A

Installing the front bezel

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the front bezel and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

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Steps

1. Route the cables through the slot on the front panel and align and clip the front bezel into place.

2. Align the screw hole of the cable management cover with the screw hole on the chassis.

3. Replace the two screws (#6-32) that secure the cable management cover to the chassis.

4. Connect the USB cables, LED controller cable and audio cable to the system board and route the cables through the routing

guides on the inside of the chassis.

5. Route the power-button module cable through the routing guides on the chassis and connect the power-button module cable.

6. Place the computer in an upright position.

7. Route the tron-light cable through the routing guides on the chassis and connect the tron-light cable.

8. Rotate the power-supply unit cage towards the chassis.

9. Slide the power-supply unit cage release latches towards the locked position.

Next steps

1. Install the single-graphics card or dual-graphics card, as applicable.

2. Install the right-side cover.

3. Install the top-cover.

4. Install the left-side cover.

5. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

Identifier GUID-E1972E37-7A6D-4C2A-B247-B731F94E93EC Status Released

Top bezel

Identifier GUID-272C9875-CA03-46A7-A759-38E74BC2309A Status Released

Removing the top bezel

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2. Remove the left-side cover.

3. Remove the top cover.

4. Remove the right-side cover.

5. Remove the wireless card.

6. Remove the front bezel.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the top bezel and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Steps

1. Remove the four screws (#6-32) that secure the top bezel to the right and left of the chassis.

2. Lift the top cover off the chassis.

Identifier GUID-5750F41E-F86C-4F70-BC0E-56E6F8FE18DF Status Released

Installing the top bezel

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the top bezel and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Steps

1. Align the tabs on the top cover with the slots on the chassis and snap the top cover into place.

2. Replace the four screws (#6-32) that secure the top bezel to the right and left of the chassis.

Next steps

1. Install the front bezel.

2. Install the wireless card.

3. Install the right-side cover.

4. Install the top cover.

5. Install the left-side cover.

6. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

Identifier GUID-68FB5D70-6269-41DC-A808-5BF09CE77EF4 Status Released

Bottom cover

Identifier GUID-50D0B217-D108-43B3-82C7-08F99523CF72 Status Released

Removing the bottom cover

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2. Remove the left-side cover.

3. Remove the top cover.

4. Remove the right-side cover.

5. Remove the 2.5-inch hard-drive cages.

6. Remove the front bezel.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the bottom cover and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Steps

1. Place the computer on a clean and flat surface with the left side facing up.

2. Press the securing tabs to release the bottom cover from the slots on the chassis.

3. Remove the bottom cover from the chassis.

Identifier Status Released

GUID-B81BF51B-99E6-47D9-9BE9-8248F51182D5

Installing the bottom cover

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the bottom cover and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Steps

1. Align the tabs on the bottom cover with the slots on the chassis.

2. Rotate the bottom cover towards the chassis until it snaps into place.

Next steps

1. Install the front bezel.

2. Install the 2.5-inch hard-drive cages.

3. Install the right-side cover.

4. Install the top cover.

5. Install the left-side cover.

6. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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GUID-144718DC-52F6-4737-BAE2-BEE6BE85E996

Processor fan and heat-sink assembly

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Removing the processor fan and heat-sink assembly

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

NOTE: The heat sink may become hot during normal operation. Allow sufficient time for the heat sink to cool before you touch it.

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CAUTION: For maximum cooling of the processor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the heat sink. The oils in your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal grease.

2. Remove the left-side cover.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the processor fan and heat-sink assembly and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Steps

1. Lay the computer on the right side.

2. Slide the power-supply unit cage release latches to the unlock position.

3. Lift the power-supply unit cage and rotate the power-supply unit cage away from the chassis.

4. Disconnect the processor-fan cable from the system board.

5. In reverse sequential order, loosen the four captive screws that secure the processor fan and heat-sink assembly to the system

board.

6. Lift the processor fan and heat-sink assembly off the system board.

Identifier Status Released

GUID-050058B6-A646-4BDD-A06D-44457557FDA6

Installing the processor fan and heat-sink assembly

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

CAUTION: If either the processor or the heat sink is replaced, use the thermal grease provided in the kit to ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the processor fan and heat-sink assembly and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Steps

1. Place the processor fan and heat-sink assembly on the processor.

2. Align the captive screws on the processor fan heat-sink assembly with the screw holes on the system board.

3. In sequential order, tighten the four captive screws that secure the processor fan and heat-sink assembly to the system board.

4. Connect the processor-fan cable to the system board.

5. Rotate the power-supply unit cage towards the chassis.

6. Slide the power-supply unit cage release latches towards the locked position.

Next steps

1. Install the left-side cover.

2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

Identifier GUID-CA447DD8-2E2F-41C3-AB86-5E82BB744D6A Status Released

Processor

Identifier GUID-0FB1D748-0548-488A-93EB-70B23248D5DC Status Released

Removing the processor

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2. Remove the left-side cover.

3. Remove the processor liquid-cooling assembly or processor fan and heat-sink assembly, as applicable.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the processor and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Steps

1. Press the release lever down and then push it away from the processor to release it from the tab.

2. Extend the release lever completely and open the processor cover.

3. Lift the processor off the processor socket.

Identifier GUID-BDDAAC5D-035F-4948-8DAC-4F7A71E7C28E Status Released

Installing the processor

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the processor and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Steps

1. Ensure that the release lever on the processor socket is fully extended and the processor cover is fully open.

CAUTION: Position the processor correctly in the processor socket to avoid permanent damage to the processor.

2. Align the pin-1 corner on the processor with the pin-1 corner on the processor socket, and then place the processor in the

processor socket.

CAUTION: Ensure that the processor-cover notch is positioned underneath the alignment post.

3. When the processor is fully seated in the socket, close the processor cover.

4. Pivot the release lever down and place it under the tab on the processor cover.

Next steps

1. Install the processor liquid-cooling assembly or processor fan and heat-sink assembly, as applicable.

2. Install the left-side cover.

3. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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GUID-602E7FD5-CE2D-4838-B813-40F62F9EC1F1

Wireless card

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Removing the wireless card

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Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2. Remove the left-side cover.

3. Remove the single-graphics card or dual-graphics card, as applicable.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the wireless card and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Steps

1. Remove the screw (M2x4) that secures the wireless card to the system board.

2. Lift the wireless-card bracket off the wireless card.

3. Disconnect the antenna cables from the wireless card.

4. Slide and remove the wireless card from the wireless-card slot.

Identifier Status Released

GUID-B97B241A-6A39-426D-AF14-D2CC13C350DD

Installing the wireless card

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

CAUTION: To avoid damage to the wireless mini-card, do not place any cables under it.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the wireless card and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Steps

1. Connect the antenna cables to the wireless card.

The following table provides the antenna-cable color scheme for the wireless card supported by your computer.

Table 3. Antenna-cable color scheme

Connectors on the wireless card Antenna-cable color

Main (white triangle) White

Auxiliary (black triangle) Black

2. Place the wireless-card bracket on the wireless card.

3. Align the notch on the wireless card with the tab on the wireless-card slot.

4. Slide the wireless card at an angle into the wireless-card slot.

5. Replace the screw (M2x4) that secures the wireless card to the system board.

Next steps

1. Install the single-graphics card or dual-graphics card, as applicable.

2. Install the left-side cover.

3. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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Antennas

Identifier GUID-7CF11241-698A-4708-A502-CC9D1480CF82 Status Released

Removing the antennas

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2. Remove the left-side cover.

3. Remove the top-cover.

4. Remove the right-side cover.

5. Remove the wireless card.

6. Remove the front bezel.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the antennas and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Steps

1. Note the antenna-cable routing and remove the antenna cables from the securing clips and routing guides inside the chassis.

2. Push down the antenna cables towards the top of the computer through the cable-routing slot on the chassis.

3. Remove the four screws (M3x4t) that secures the antennas to the chassis.

4. Remove the antenna cables from the routing guides on the top cover.

5. Pry the antenna off the chassis.

Identifier GUID-9664E776-5BD3-4A37-9E87-4B9079B90C5F Status Released

Installing the antennas

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the antennas and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Steps

1. Adhere the antenna to the chassis.

2. Replace the four screws (M3x4t) that secures the antennas to the chassis.

3. Route the antenna cables through the routing guides on the chassis.

4. Slide the cables through the cable-routing slot on the chassis, and then route the antenna cables through the securing clips and

routing guides inside the chassis.

Next steps

1. Install the front bezel.

2. Install the wireless card.

3. Install the right-side cover.

4. Install the top-cover.

5. Install the left-side cover.

6. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

Identifier GUID-AABF242F-90AA-497E-B8A1-EF544FED8CC0 Status Released

Front I/O-panel

Identifier GUID-2DF56F2C-22A7-4E5D-ABEE-D7D18E9B60BE Status Released

Removing the front I/O panel

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2. Remove the top cover.

3. Remove the left-side cover.

4. Remove the right-side cover.

5. Remove the front bezel.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the front I/O-panel and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Steps

1. Remove the four screws (M3x4) that secures the front I/O-panel to the front bezel.

2. Lift the front I/O-panel off the front bezel.

Identifier GUID-01AB9A5A-5619-4068-8ECB-679D31977480 Status Released

Installing the front I/O-panel

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the front I/O-panel and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Steps

1. Align the screw holes on the front I/O-panel with the screw holes on the front bezel.

2. Replace the four screws (M3x4) that secures the front I/O-panel to the front bezel.

Next steps

1. Install the front bezel.

2. Install the right-side cover.

3. Install the left-side cover.

4. Install the top cover.

5. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

Identifier GUID-77329D96-2234-4734-A4BA-3D7FBE8128B6 Status Released

Front-chassis fan

Identifier GUID-0E3AC2E4-7D7F-4312-8DC9-8D54E0B54C05 Status Released

Removing the front-chassis fan

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2. Remove the left-side cover.

3. Remove the single-graphics card or dual-graphics card, as applicable.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the front-chassis fan and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Steps

1. Disconnect the front-chassis fan cable from the system board.

2. Push the tab to release the front-chassis fan from the chassis.

3. Slide and lift the front-chassis fan off the chassis.

Identifier GUID-A0A333C9-45AC-42D7-BE01-DF2F6BC8BB66 Status Released

Installing the front-chassis fan

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the front-chassis fan and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Steps

1. Align the tabs on the front-chassis fan with the slots on the chassis and slide the fan until it snaps into position.

2. Connect the front-chassis fan cable to the system board.

Next steps

1. Install the single-graphics card or dual-graphics card, as applicable.

2. Install the left-side cover.

3. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

Identifier GUID-BD3DD0EB-CA4C-4CAE-94E5-CA84B48D0E8C Status Released

Top-chassis fan

Identifier GUID-AABF1B02-F40F-4683-BA7A-528BCC19FBEE Status Released

Removing the top-chassis fan

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2. Remove the left-side cover.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the top-chassis fan and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Steps

1. Lay the computer on the right side.

2. Slide the power-supply unit cage release latches to the unlock position.

3. Lift the power-supply unit cage and rotate the power-supply unit cage away from the chassis.

4. Remove the screw that secures the top-chassis fan to the chassis.

5. Disconnect the top-chassis fan cable from the system board.

6. Remove the top-chassis fan from the chassis.

7. Remove the top-chassis fan cable from the routing guide on the top-chassis fan bracket.

8. Push the rubber grommets through the holes at each corner of the fan to release top-chassis fan from the bracket.

9. Slide the top-chassis fan off the top-chassis fan bracket.

Identifier Status Released

GUID-66032364-977F-4E09-9626-9485F8442D83

Installing the top-chassis fan

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the top-chassis fan and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Steps

1. Align the holes on the top-chassis fan with the holes on the top-chassis fan bracket.

2. Insert the ends of the rubber grommets through the holes at each corner of the fan.

3. Align the grommets in the fan with the holes at each corner of the top-chassis fan bracket and pull through until they snap into

place.

4. Replace the screw (#6-32) that secures the top-chassis fan to the chassis.

5. Route the top-chassis fan cable through the routing guide on the bracket.

6. Align the tabs on the top-chassis fan with the slots on the chassis and slide the fan until it snaps into position.

7. Replace the screw that secures the top-chassis fan to the chassis.

8. Connect the top-chassis fan cable to the system board.

9. Rotate the power-supply unit cage towards the chassis.

10. Slide the power-supply unit cage release latches towards the locked position.

Next steps

1. Install the left-side cover.

2. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

Identifier GUID-EC7A2916-B336-41E4-9C0D-C540B38F510C Status Released

Power-button board

Identifier GUID-885138AC-CD18-4A72-8CC9-ED7DB518E78E Status Released

Removing the power-button board

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

2. Remove the left-side cover.

3. Remove the right-side cover.

4. Remove the top-cover.

5. Remove the front bezel.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the power-button board and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Steps

1. Remove the two screws (M2x4) that secure the power-button module to the front bezel.

2. Lift the power-button module off the front bezel.

3. Disconnect the cables from the power-button module.

Identifier Status Released

GUID-972D1BB7-70DB-402F-82A7-2F9032F74FE2

Installing the power-button board

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the power-button board and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Steps

1. Align the screw holes on the power-button module with the screw holes on the front bezel.

2. Replace the two screws (M2x4) that secure the power-button module to the front bezel.

3. Connect the cables to the power-button module.

Next steps

1. Install the front bezel.

2. Install the top-cover.

3. Install the right-side cover.

4. Install the left-side cover.

5. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

Identifier Status Released

GUID-46B53388-5C4F-4861-92E0-6AE357EE9CBF

System board

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Removing the system board

Prerequisites

1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

NOTE: Your computer’s Service Tag is stored in the system board. You must enter the Service Tag in the BIOS setup program after you replace the system board.

NOTE: Replacing the system board removes any changes you have made to the BIOS using the BIOS setup program. You must make the appropriate changes again after you replace the system board.

NOTE: Before disconnecting the cables from the system board, note the location of the connectors so that you can reconnect the cables correctly after you replace the system board.

2. Remove the left-side cover.

3. Remove the memory modules.

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4. Remove the solid-state drive.

5. Remove the wireless card.

6. Remove the processor liquid-cooling assembly or processor fan and heat-sink assembly, as applicable.

7. Remove the single-graphics card or dual-graphics card, as applicable.

8. Remove the processor.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the system board and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Steps

1. Disconnect the front panel USB cables from the system board.

2. Disconnect the hard drive data cables from the system board.

3. Disconnect the front panel audio cable from the system board.

4. Disconnect the LED controller cable from the system board.

5. Disconnect the graphics-card power cable from the system board.

6. Disconnect the processor power cable from the system board.

7. Disconnect the top-chassis fan cable from the system board.

8. Disconnect the system-board power cable from the system board.

9. Disconnect the front-chassis fan cable from the system board.

10. Remove the antenna cables from the routing guides on the chassis.

11. Remove the eight screws (#6-32) that secure the system-board assembly to the chassis.

12. Lift the system board off the chassis.

Identifier Status Released

GUID-5E09845B-133D-4575-AC74-DFA5F2F4FC10

Installing the system board

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the system board and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Steps

1. Align the ports on the system-board assembly with the slots on the chassis and align the system-board assembly in place.

2. Slide the system-board assembly to engage the latches that secure it to the chassis.

3. Replace the nine screws (#6-32) that secure the system-board assembly to the chassis.

4. Route the antenna cables through the routing guides on the chassis.

5. Route and connect the front-chassis fan cable to the system board.

6. Route and connect the system-board power cable to the system board.

7. Route and connect the top-chassis fan cable to the system board.

8. Route and connect the processor power cable to the system board.

9. Route and connect the graphics-card power cable to the system board.

10. Route and connect the LED controller cable to the system board.

11. Route and connect the front panel audio cable to the system board.

12. Route and connect the hard drive data cable to the system board.

13. Route and connect the front panel USB cables to the system board.

Next steps

1. Install the processor.

2. Install the single-graphics card or dual-graphics card, as applicable.

3. Install the processor liquid-cooling assembly or processor fan and heat-sink assembly, as applicable.

4. Install the wireless card.

5. Install the solid-state drive.

6. Install the memory modules.

7. Install the left-side cover.

8. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

NOTE: Your computer’s Service Tag is stored in the system board. You must enter the Service Tag in the BIOS setup program after you replace the system board.

NOTE: Replacing the system board removes any changes you have made to the BIOS using the BIOS setup program. You must make the appropriate changes again after you replace the system board.

Identifier GUID-C264FC4F-B5CD-4F08-9183-CB9FC26A5E6A Status Released

Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS setup program

Steps

1. Turn on or restart your computer.

2. Press F2 when the Dell logo is displayed to enter the BIOS setup program.

3. Navigate to the Main tab and enter the Service Tag in the Service Tag Input field.

Next steps

NOTE: Service tag is the alphanumeric identifier located at the back side of your computer.

Identifier GUID-B7285CF1-FC18-4DE7-8A89-31812159C4BE Status Released

Device drivers

Identifier GUID-2959A596-4E1F-4C1B-9E6C-857583B2F398 Status Released

Operating system

• Windows 10 Home (64-bit)

• Windows 10 Professional (64-bit)

Identifier GUID-DD32CB6A-6C6E-4127-90F1-E2DF2412C595 Status Released

Downloading the audio driver

Steps

1. Turn on your computer.

2. Go to www.dell.com/support.

3. Enter the Service Tag of your computer, and then click Submit.

NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto-detect feature or manually browse for your computer model.

4. Click Drivers & downloads.

5. Click the Detect Drivers button.

6. Review and agree to the Terms and Conditions to use SupportAssist, then click Continue.

7. If necessary, your computer starts to download and install SupportAssist.

NOTE: Review on-screen instructions for browser-specific instructions.

8. Click View Drivers for My System.

9. Click Download and Install to download and install all driver updates detected for your computer.

10. Select a location to save the files.

11. If prompted, approve requests from User Account Control to make changes on the system.

12. The application installs all drivers and updates identified.

NOTE: Not all files can be installed automatically. Review the installation summary to identify if manual installation is necessary.

13. For manual download and installation, click Category.

14. Click Audio in the drop-down list.

15. Click Download to download the audio driver for your computer.

16. After the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved the audio driver file.

17. Double-click the audio driver file icon and follow the instructions on the screen to install the driver.

Identifier Status Released

GUID-66B4DB07-F4BF-4188-8363-EB6191B37196

Downloading the graphics driver

Steps

1. Turn on your computer.

2. Go to www.dell.com/support.

3. Enter the Service Tag of your computer, and then click Submit.

NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto-detect feature or manually browse for your computer model.

4. Click Drivers & downloads.

5. Click the Detect Drivers button.

6. Review and agree to the Terms and Conditions to use SupportAssist, then click Continue.

7. If necessary, your computer starts to download and install SupportAssist.

NOTE: Review on-screen instructions for browser-specific instructions.

8. Click View Drivers for My System.

9. Click Download and Install to download and install all driver updates detected for your computer.

10. Select a location to save the files.

11. If prompted, approve requests from User Account Control to make changes on the system.

12. The application installs all drivers and updates identified.

NOTE: Not all files can be installed automatically. Review the installation summary to identify if manual installation is necessary.

13. For manual download and installation, click Category.

14. Click Video in the drop-down list.

15. Click Download to download the graphics driver for your computer.

16. After the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved the graphics driver file.

17. Double-click the graphics driver file icon and follow the instructions on the screen to install the driver.

Identifier GUID-8FFA775C-7C2B-4BAD-90F5-2EAEAB4F47B3 Status Released

Downloading the USB driver

Steps

1. Turn on your computer.

2. Go to www.dell.com/support.

3. Enter the Service Tag of your computer, and then click Submit.

NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto-detect feature or manually browse for your computer model.

4. Click Drivers & downloads.

5. Click the Detect Drivers button.

6. Review and agree to the Terms and Conditions to use SupportAssist, then click Continue.

7. If necessary, your computer starts to download and install SupportAssist.

NOTE: Review on-screen instructions for browser-specific instructions.

8. Click View Drivers for My System.

9. Click Download and Install to download and install all driver updates detected for your computer.

10. Select a location to save the files.

11. If prompted, approve requests from User Account Control to make changes on the system.

12. The application installs all drivers and updates identified.

NOTE: Not all files can be installed automatically. Review the installation summary to identify if manual installation is necessary.

13. For manual download and installation, click Category.

14. Click Chipset in the drop-down list.

15. Click Download to download the USB driver for your computer.

16. After the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved the USB driver file.

17. Double-click the USB driver file icon and follow the instructions on the screen to install the driver.

Identifier GUID-A84950BC-B29C-426F-B00A-04A03C7346E5 Status Released

Downloading the WiFi driver

Steps

1. Turn on your computer.

2. Go to www.dell.com/support.

3. Enter the Service Tag of your computer, and then click Submit.

NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto-detect feature or manually browse for your computer model.

4. Click Drivers & downloads.

5. Click the Detect Drivers button.

6. Review and agree to the Terms and Conditions to use SupportAssist, then click Continue.

7. If necessary, your computer starts to download and install SupportAssist.

NOTE: Review on-screen instructions for browser-specific instructions.

8. Click View Drivers for My System.

9. Click Download and Install to download and install all driver updates detected for your computer.

10. Select a location to save the files.

11. If prompted, approve requests from User Account Control to make changes on the system.

12. The application installs all drivers and updates identified.

NOTE: Not all files can be installed automatically. Review the installation summary to identify if manual installation is necessary.

13. For manual download and installation, click Category.

14. Click Network in the drop-down list.

15. Click Download to download the WiFi driver for your computer.

16. After the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved the WiFi driver file.

17. Double-click the WiFi driver icon and follow the instructions on the screen to install the driver.

Identifier Status Released

GUID-905BA8BD-A94E-4456-BEFA-F73498910BF7

Downloading the media-card reader driver

Steps

1. Turn on your computer.

2. Go to www.dell.com/support.

3. Enter the Service Tag of your computer, and then click Submit.

NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto-detect feature or manually browse for your computer model.

4. Click Drivers & downloads.

5. Click the Detect Drivers button.

6. Review and agree to the Terms and Conditions to use SupportAssist, then click Continue.

7. If necessary, your computer starts to download and install SupportAssist.

NOTE: Review on-screen instructions for browser-specific instructions.

8. Click View Drivers for My System.

9. Click Download and Install to download and install all driver updates detected for your computer.

10. Select a location to save the files.

11. If prompted, approve requests from User Account Control to make changes on the system.

12. The application installs all drivers and updates identified.

NOTE: Not all files can be installed automatically. Review the installation summary to identify if manual installation is necessary.

13. For manual download and installation, click Category.

14. Click Chipset in the drop-down list.

15. Click Download to download the media-card reader driver for your computer.

16. After the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved the media-card reader driver file.

17. Double-click the media-card reader driver file icon and follow the instructions on the screen to install the driver.

Identifier GUID-68AD9874-365F-41C0-B35F-D6E140B893DC Status Released

Downloading the chipset driver

Steps

1. Turn on your computer.

2. Go to www.dell.com/support.

3. Enter the Service Tag of your computer, and then click Submit.

NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto-detect feature or manually browse for your computer model.

4. Click Drivers & downloads.

5. Click the Detect Drivers button.

6. Review and agree to the Terms and Conditions to use SupportAssist, then click Continue.

7. If necessary, your computer starts to download and install SupportAssist.

NOTE: Review on-screen instructions for browser-specific instructions.

8. Click View Drivers for My System.

9. Click Download and Install to download and install all driver updates detected for your computer.

10. Select a location to save the files.

11. If prompted, approve requests from User Account Control to make changes on the system.

12. The application installs all drivers and updates identified.

NOTE: Not all files can be installed automatically. Review the installation summary to identify if manual installation is necessary.

13. For manual download and installation, click Category.

14. Click Chipset in the drop-down list.

15. Click Download to download the chipset driver for your computer.

16. After the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved the saved the chipset driver file.

17. Double-click the chipset driver file icon and follow the instructions on the screen to install the driver.

Identifier Status Released

GUID-02779B77-B7F7-44A4-BCC4-808F60A86E8E

Downloading the network driver

Steps

1. Turn on your computer.

2. Go to www.dell.com/support.

3. Enter the Service Tag of your computer, and then click Submit.

NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto-detect feature or manually browse for your computer model.

4. Click Drivers & downloads.

5. Click the Detect Drivers button.

6. Review and agree to the Terms and Conditions to use SupportAssist, then click Continue.

7. If necessary, your computer starts to download and install SupportAssist.

NOTE: Review on-screen instructions for browser-specific instructions.

8. Click View Drivers for My System.

9. Click Download and Install to download and install all driver updates detected for your computer.

10. Select a location to save the files.

11. If prompted, approve requests from User Account Control to make changes on the system.

12. The application installs all drivers and updates identified.

NOTE: Not all files can be installed automatically. Review the installation summary to identify if manual installation is necessary.

13. For manual download and installation, click Category.

14. Click Network in the drop-down list.

15. Click Download to download the network driver for your computer.

16. After the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved the network driver file.

17. Double-click the network driver file icon and follow the instructions on the screen to install the driver.

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Alienware R9 D23M User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Working inside your computer

Safety instructions

Before working inside your computer

Before you begin

Electrostatic discharge—ESD protection

ESD field service kit

Transporting sensitive components

After working inside your computer

Removing and installing components

Inside view of your computer

System-board components

Recommended tools

Screw list

Left-side cover

Removing the left-side cover

Installing the left-side cover

Top cover

Removing the top cover

Installing the top cover

Right-side cover

Removing the right-side cover

Installing the right-side cover

2.5-inch hard drive

Removing the 2.5-inch hard drive

Installing the 2.5-inch hard drive

3.5-inch hard drive

Removing the 3.5-inch hard drive

Installing the 3.5-inch hard drive

2.5-inch hard-drive cage

Removing the 2.5-inch hard-drive cage

Installing the 2.5-inch hard-drive cage

3.5-inch hard-drive cage

Removing the 3.5-inch hard-drive cage

Installing the 3.5-inch hard-drive cage

460 W power-supply unit

Removing the 460 W power-supply unit

Installing the 460 W power-supply unit

850 W Power-supply unit

Removing the 850 W power-supply unit

Installing the 850 W power-supply unit

Right tron-light board

Removing the right tron-light board

Installing the right tron-light board

Processor liquid-cooling assembly

Removing the processor liquid-cooling assembly

Installing the processor liquid-cooling assembly

Coin-cell battery

Removing the coin-cell battery

Installing the coin-cell battery

Memory modules

Removing the memory modules

Installing the memory modules

Solid-state drive

Removing the solid-state drive

Installing the solid-state drive

Single-graphics card

Removing the single-graphics card

Installing the single-graphics card

Dual-graphics card

Removing the dual-graphics card

Installing the dual-graphics card

Front bezel

Removing the front bezel

Installing the front bezel

Top bezel

Removing the top bezel

Installing the top bezel

Bottom cover

Removing the bottom cover

Installing the bottom cover

Processor fan and heat-sink assembly

Removing the processor fan and heat-sink assembly

Installing the processor fan and heat-sink assembly

Processor

Removing the processor

Installing the processor