Dell 660S User Manual
Dell Inspiron 660s
Owner’s Manual
Computer model: Inspiron 660s
Regulatory model: D06S
Regulatory type: D06S001
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of
your computer.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if
instructions are not followed.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal
injury, or death.
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Contents
1 Before You Begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices . . . . . 9
Safety Instructions
Recommended Tools
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2 After Working Inside Your Computer. . . . 11
3 Technical Overview
Inside View of Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
System Board Components
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4 Computer Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Removing the Computer Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Replacing the Computer Cover
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5 Fan Shroud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Removing the Fan Shroud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Replacing the Fan Shroud
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Contents 3
6 Memory Module(s). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Removing Memory Module(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Replacing Memory Module(s)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
7 PCI-Express Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Removing the PCI-Express Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Replacing the PCI-Express Cards
Configuring Your Computer After Removing or
Installing the PCI-Express Card
. . . . . . . . . . . . 26
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
8 Mini-Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Removing the Mini-Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Replacing the Mini-Card
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
9 Front Bezel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Removing the Front Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Replacing the Front Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
10 Drive Cage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
4 Contents
Removing the Drive Cage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Replacing the Drive Cage
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
11 Optical Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Removing the Optical Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Replacing the Optical Drive
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
12 Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Replacing the Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
13 Front I/O Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Removing the Front I/O Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Replacing the Front I/O Panel
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
14 Power-Button Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Removing the Power-Button Module . . . . . . . . . . 51
Replacing the Power-Button Module
. . . . . . . . . . 52
15 Power-Supply Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Removing the Power-Supply Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Replacing the Power-Supply Unit
. . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Contents 5
16 Processor Fan and
Heat-Sink Assembly
Removing the Processor Fan and
Heat-Sink Assembly
Replacing the Processor Fan and
Heat-Sink Assembly
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
17 Processor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Removing the Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Replacing the Processor
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
18 Coin-Cell Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
19 System Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Removing the System Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Replacing the System Board
Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
. . . . . . . . . . 72
6 Contents
20 System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Entering System Setup
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
Clearing CMOS Passwords
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
21 Flashing the BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
22 Specifications
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Contents 7
8 Contents
Before You Begin
Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices
CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open
programs before you turn off your computer.
1
Save and close all open files and exit all open programs.
2
Click
Start
and click
Microsoft Windows shuts down and then the computer turns off.
NOTE: If you are using a different operating system, see the documentation of
your operating system for shut-down instructions.
3
Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
4
Disconnect all telephone cables, network cables, and attached devices from your computer.
5
Press and hold the power button for about 5 seconds, while the computer is unplugged, to ground the system board.
Safety Instructions
Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential
damage and ensure your personal safety.
Shut Down
.
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information,
see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
WARNING: 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 power source.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer, ensure that the work surface is flat
and clean.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the components and cards, handle them by their
edges and avoid touching pins and contacts.
Before You Begin 9
CAUTION: Only a certified service technician is authorized to remove the
computer cover and access any of the components inside the computer. See the
safety instructions for complete information about safety precautions, working
inside your computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge.
CAUTION: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by
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 connectors and ports are correctly
oriented and aligned.
CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your
computer and then unplug the cable from the network device.
Recommended Tools
The procedures in this document may require the following tools:
• Small flat-blade screwdriver
• Phillips screwdriver
• Plastic scribe
• Flash BIOS executable update program available at
support.dell.com
10 Before You Begin
After Working Inside Your Computer
After you complete replacement procedures, ensure the following:
• Replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your
computer
• Connect any external devices, cables, cards, and any other part you
removed before working on your computer
• Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets
CAUTION: Before turning on your computer, replace all screws and ensure that
no stray screws remain in the computer. Failure to do so may damage your
computer.
• Turn on your computer.
After Working Inside Your Computer 11
12 After Working Inside Your Computer
Technical Overview
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on
page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Technical Overview 13
Inside View of Your Computer
2
4
5
3
8
1
7
6
1 hard drive 2 front bezel
3 drive cage 4 optical drive
5 fan shroud 6 PCI-Express x16 card
7 processor fan and heat-sink
assembly
8 power supply
14 Technical Overview
System Board Components
2
9
1213
14
18
17
16
15
5
6
7
8
4
1
11
10
3
1 power button connector (LEDH1) 2 battery socket (BT1)
3 SATA connector (SATA 1) 4 password reset jumper (PWDCL1)
5 PCI-Express x16 card slot
(SLOT2)
7 PCI-Express x1 card slot
(SLOT1)
9 memory-module connector (DIMM1) 10 processor socket
11 memory-module connector (DIMM2) 12 power connector (ATX1)
13 processor fan connector (FNCPU1) 14 main power connector (ATX2)
15 front panel USB connector (USBF1) 16 front panel USB connector (USBF2)
17 SATA connector (SATA 0) 18 CMOS reset jumper (CMOS1)
6 Mini-Card slot (MINI1)
8 front-panel audio connector (AUDF1)
Technical Overview 15
16 Technical Overview
Computer Cover
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on
page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Ensure that sufficient space exists to support the computer with the
computer cover removed—at least 30 cm (1 ft.) of desk top space.
Removing the Computer Cover
NOTE: Ensure that you remove the padlock from the padlock rings (if applicable).
1
Lay the computer on its side with the computer cover facing up.
2
Using a screwdriver, remove the screws that secure the computer cover to
the chassis.
3
Release the computer cover by sliding it away from the front of the
computer.
4
Lift the computer cover and set it aside in a secure location.
Computer Cover 17
1 computer cover 2 screws (2)
1
2
Replacing the Computer Cover
1
Connect all the cables and fold the cables out of the way.
2
Ensure that no tools or extra parts are left inside the computer.
3
Align the tabs at the bottom of the computer cover with the slots located
along the edge of the chassis.
4
Press the computer cover down and slide it toward the front of the computer.
5
Replace the screws that secure the computer cover to the chassis.
6
Place the computer in an upright position.
7
Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on
page 11.
18 Computer Cover
Fan Shroud
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on
page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Removing the Fan Shroud
Prerequisites
1
Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on
page 17.
Fan Shroud 19
Procedure
2
1
1
Press in on the fan shroud and lift it to release the tabs that secure the fan
shroud to the processor fan and heat-sink assembly.
1 processor fan and heat-sink assembly 2 fan shroud
2
Lift the fan shroud and set it aside in a secure location.
Replacing the Fan Shroud
Procedure
1
Place the fan shroud over the processor fan and heat-sink assembly.
2
Gently press the fan shroud until the tabs on the fan shroud snap into
place.
Postrequisites
1
Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on
page 18.
2
Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on
page 11.
20 Fan Shroud
Memory Module(s)
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on
page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Removing Memory Module(s)
Prerequisites
1
Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on
page 17.
2
Remove the fan shroud. See "Removing the Fan Shroud" on page 19
Memory Module(s) 21
Procedure
3
2
1
WARNING: The memory module(s) may become very hot during normal operation.
Allow the memory module(s) to cool before touching them.
1
Locate the memory module(s) on the system board. See "System Board
Components" on page 15.
2
Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory-module connector.
3
Grasp the memory module and pull it upward.
If the memory module is difficult to remove, gently ease the memory
module back and forth to remove it from the connector.
1 memory-module connector 2 memory module
3 securing clips (2)
22 Memory Module(s)
Replacing Memory Module(s)
1
3
4
5
2
CAUTION: If the memory module is not installed correctly, your computer may not
boot.
CAUTION: If you remove the original memory module(s) from your computer
during a memory upgrade, keep them separate from any new memory module(s)
that you may have, even if you purchased the new memory module(s) from Dell. If
possible, do not pair an original memory module with a new memory module.
Otherwise, your computer may not start properly.
Procedure
1
Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory-module connector.
2
Align the notch on the bottom of the memory module with the tab on the
memory-module connector.
1 cutouts (2) 2 memory-module connector
3tab 4notch
5 memory module
Memory Module(s) 23
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the memory module, press the memory module
3
1
2
straight down into the connector while you apply equal force to each end of the
memory module.
3
Insert the memory module into the memory-module connector until the
memory module snaps into position.
If you insert the memory module correctly, the securing clips snap into the
cutouts at each end of the memory module.
1 securing clip (snapped in position) 2 memory-module connector
3 memory module
24 Memory Module(s)
Postrequisites
1
Replace the fan shroud. See "Replacing the Fan Shroud" on page 20
2
Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on
page 18.
3
Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on
page 11.
4
Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn
them on.
If a message appears stating that the memory size has changed, press
<F1> to continue.
Log on to your computer. To verify that the memory is installed correctly,
click
Start→
(RAM) listed.
Control Panel→
System
. Check the amount of memory
Memory Module(s) 25
26 Memory Module(s)
PCI-Express Cards
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on
page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory
Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Removing the PCI-Express Cards
Prerequisites
1
Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on
page 17.
2
Remove the fan shroud. See "Removing the Fan Shroud" on page 19.
PCI-Express Cards 25
Procedure
4
1
2
3
1
Disconnect any cables connected to the card, if applicable.
2
Remove the screw that secures the card to the chassis.
PCI-Express x1 card — Grasp
of its connector.
PCI-Express x16 card — Press down the securing tab, grasp the card by
its top corners, and then ease it out of its connector.
the card by its top corners, and ease it out
1 securing tab 2 PCI-Express x16 card
3 PCI-Express x16 card connector 4 screw
If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the
3
empty card-slot opening.
NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to
maintain FCC certification of the computer. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out
of your computer.
26 PCI-Express Cards
Replacing the PCI-Express Cards
Procedure
1
Prepare the card for installation.
See the documentation that shipped with the card for information on
configuring the card, making internal connections, or otherwise
customizing it for your computer.
2
Replace the PCI-Express card:
PCI-Express x1 card
the system board and press down firmly. Ensure that the PCI-Express card
is fully seated in the connector.
— Place the PCI-Express card in the connector on
PCI-Express x16 card
Express card in the connector on the system board and press down firmly.
Ensure that the PCI-Express card is fully seated in the connector.
3
Connect any cables that should be attached to the card.
See the documentation that shipped with the card for information about
the card’s cable connections.
CAUTION: Do not route card cables over or behind the cards. Cables routed over
the cards can prevent the computer cover from closing properly or cause damage
to the equipment.
— Press down the securing tab and place the PCI-
Postrequisites
1
Replace the fan shroud. See "Replacing the Fan Shroud" on page 20.
2
Replace the computer cover. See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on
page 18.
3
Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on
page 11.
4
To complete the installation, see "Configuring Your Computer After
Removing or Installing the PCI-Express Card" on page 28.
PCI-Express Cards 27
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