Dell OptiPlex 7080 Tower Service Manual

OptiPlex 7080 Tower

Service Manual

Regulatory Model: D28M

Regulatory Type: D28M004

May 2020

Rev. A00

Notes, cautions, and warnings

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product.

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.

WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

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Contents

Chapter 1: Working on your computer...............................................................................................	6
Safety instructions.................................................................................................................................................................	6
Before working inside your computer...........................................................................................................................	6
Safety precautions...........................................................................................................................................................	7
Electrostatic discharge—ESD protection....................................................................................................................	7
ESD field service kit ........................................................................................................................................................	8
After working inside your computer..............................................................................................................................	8
Chapter 2: Technology and components..........................................................................................	10
Graphics options...................................................................................................................................................................	10
Intel UHD 630 Graphics.................................................................................................................................................	10
NVIDIA GeForce GT 730...............................................................................................................................................	10
AMD Radeon RX 640.....................................................................................................................................................	11
AMD Radeon R5 430.....................................................................................................................................................	12
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 1660 SUPER.............................................................................................................................	13
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER.............................................................................................................................	13
System management features...........................................................................................................................................	14
Dell Client Command Suite for In-Band systems management ...................................................................	14
Chapter 3: Major components of your system..................................................................................	16
Chapter 4: Disassembly and reassembly..........................................................................................	18
Side cover.............................................................................................................................................................................	18
Removing the side cover...............................................................................................................................................	18
Installing the side cover................................................................................................................................................	20
Front bezel............................................................................................................................................................................	21
Removing the front bezel..............................................................................................................................................	21
Installing the front bezel...............................................................................................................................................	22
Hard-drive assembly...........................................................................................................................................................	23
Removing the primary 2.5-inch hard-disk drive assembly.......................................................................................	23
Removing the secondary 2.5-inch hard-disk drive assembly...................................................................................	24
Removing the 2.5-inch hard-disk drive bracket........................................................................................................	25
Installing the 2.5-inch hard-disk drive bracket...........................................................................................................	26
Installing the secondary 2.5-inch hard-disk drive assembly.....................................................................................	26
Installing the primary 2.5-inch hard-disk drive assembly..........................................................................................	27
3.5 in. hard-drive assembly................................................................................................................................................	29
Removing the 3.5-inch hard-disk drive assembly......................................................................................................	29
Removing the 3.5-inch hard-disk drive bracket........................................................................................................	30
Installing the 3.5-inch hard-disk drive bracket...........................................................................................................	30
Installing the 3.5-inch hard-disk drive assembly.........................................................................................................	31
Solid-state drive...................................................................................................................................................................	33
Removing the M.2 2230 PCIe solid-state drive.........................................................................................................	33
Installing the M.2 2230 PCIe solid-state drive...........................................................................................................	33
Removing the M.2 2280 PCIe solid-state drive.........................................................................................................	34

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Installing the M.2 2280 PCIe solid-state drive...........................................................................................................	36
Memory modules.................................................................................................................................................................	37
Removing the memory modules..................................................................................................................................	37
Installing the memory modules.....................................................................................................................................	38
SD card reader (optional)...................................................................................................................................................	38
Removing the SD card reader......................................................................................................................................	38
Installing the SD card reader........................................................................................................................................	39
Processor fan and heat-sink assembly.............................................................................................................................	40
Removing the processor fan and 125 W heat-sink assembly..................................................................................	40
Removing the processor fan.........................................................................................................................................	41
Installing the processor fan..........................................................................................................................................	42
Installing the processor fan and 125 W heat-sink assembly.....................................................................................	43
Removing the processor fan and 65 W heat-sink assembly....................................................................................	44
Installing the processor fan and 65 W heat-sink assembly......................................................................................	45
Processor..............................................................................................................................................................................	46
Removing the processor...............................................................................................................................................	46
Installing the processor.................................................................................................................................................	47
Graphics card.......................................................................................................................................................................	48
Removing the graphics card........................................................................................................................................	48
Installing the graphics card...........................................................................................................................................	49
Graphical processing unit...................................................................................................................................................	50
Removing the powered GPU.......................................................................................................................................	50
Installing the powered GPU..........................................................................................................................................	52
Coin-cell battery..................................................................................................................................................................	53
Removing the coin-cell battery....................................................................................................................................	53
Installing the coin-cell battery......................................................................................................................................	54
WLAN card...........................................................................................................................................................................	55
Removing the WLAN card...........................................................................................................................................	55
Installing the WLAN card..............................................................................................................................................	56
Slim optical-drive.................................................................................................................................................................	58
Removing the Slim-Optical Disk Drive........................................................................................................................	58
Installing the Slim-Optical Disk Drive...........................................................................................................................	59
Slim optical-drive bracket...................................................................................................................................................	60
Removing the slim-ODD bracket.................................................................................................................................	60
Installing the slim-ODD bracket...................................................................................................................................	60
Chassis fan............................................................................................................................................................................	61
Removing the chassis fan.............................................................................................................................................	61
Installing the chassis fan...............................................................................................................................................	62
VR heat sink.........................................................................................................................................................................	63
Removing the VR heat sink..........................................................................................................................................	63
Installing the VR heat sink............................................................................................................................................	64
Speaker.................................................................................................................................................................................	65
Removing the speaker..................................................................................................................................................	65
Installing the speaker.....................................................................................................................................................	66
Power button.......................................................................................................................................................................	67
Removing the power button........................................................................................................................................	67
Installing the power button...........................................................................................................................................	68
Power-supply unit...............................................................................................................................................................	69
Removing the power-supply unit................................................................................................................................	69
Installing the power-supply unit....................................................................................................................................	71

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Removing the power-supply unit (For systems with powered GPU)	.....................................................................73
Installing the power-supply unit (For systems with powered GPU).......................................................................	76
Intrusion switch....................................................................................................................................................................	79
Removing the intrusion switch.....................................................................................................................................	79
Installing the intrusion switch.......................................................................................................................................	80
Optional I/O modules (Type C/ HDMI/VGA/DP/Serial)..............................................................................................	80
Removing optional I/O modules (Type C/ HDMI/VGA/DP/Serial).......................................................................	80
Installing optional I/O modules (Type-C/HDMI/VGA/DP/Serial)...........................................................................	81
System board.......................................................................................................................................................................	86
Removing the system board........................................................................................................................................	86
Installing the system board...........................................................................................................................................	89
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting...........................................................................................................	94
Dell SupportAssist Pre-boot System Performance Check diagnostics........................................................................	94
Running the SupportAssist Pre-Boot System Performance Check.......................................................................	94
Diagnostic LED behavior....................................................................................................................................................	95
Diagnostic error messages.................................................................................................................................................	96
System error messages......................................................................................................................................................	99
WiFi power cycle.................................................................................................................................................................	99
Chapter 6: Getting help................................................................................................................	100
Contacting Dell...................................................................................................................................................................	100

Contents 5

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Working on your computer

Topics:

•Safety instructions

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 is shipped with your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

NOTE: Disconnect your computer from 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 your computer to an electrical outlet.

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

CAUTION: To avoid damaging the components and cards, handle them by their edges, and avoid touching the pins and the contacts.

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 is shipped with the product or at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

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 it by its connector or its pull tab, not 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 the connector pins. When connecting cables, ensure that the ports and the 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.

Before working inside your computer

About this task

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

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 shut-down instructions.

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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.

CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device.

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

Safety precautions

The safety precautions chapter details the primary steps to be taken before performing any disassembly instructions.

Observe the following safety precautions before you perform any installation or break/fix procedures involving disassembly or reassembly:

•Turn off the system and all attached peripherals.

•Disconnect the system and all attached peripherals from AC power.

•Disconnect all network cables, telephone, and telecommunications lines from the system.

•Use an ESD field service kit when working inside any desktop to avoid electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage.

•After removing any system component, carefully place the removed component on an anti-static mat.

•Wear shoes with non-conductive rubber soles to reduce the chance of getting electrocuted.

Standby power

Dell products with standby power must be unplugged before you open the case. Systems that incorporate standby power are essentially powered while turned off. The internal power enables the system to be remotely turned on (wake on LAN) and suspended into a sleep mode and has other advanced power management features.

Unplugging, pressing and holding the power button for 15 seconds should discharge residual power in the system board.

Bonding

Bonding is a method for connecting two or more grounding conductors to the same electrical potential. This is done through the use of a field service electrostatic discharge (ESD) kit. When connecting a bonding wire, ensure that it is connected to bare metal and never to a painted or non-metal surface. The wrist strap should be secure and in full contact with your skin, and ensure that you remove all jewelry such as watches, bracelets, or rings prior to bonding yourself and the equipment.

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.

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•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.

ESD field service kit

The unmonitored Field Service kit is the most commonly used service kit. Each Field Service kit includes three main components: antistatic 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 antistatic 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. ESDsensitive 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 ESD-protected 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.

After working inside your computer

About this task

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

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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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Technology and components

This chapter details the technology and components available in the system.

Topics:

•Graphics options

•System management features

Graphics options

Intel UHD 630 Graphics

Table 1. Intel UHD 630 Graphics specifications

Intel UHD 630 Graphics
Bus Type	Integrated
Memory Type	UMA
Graphics Level	i3/i5/i7: GT2 (UHD)
Overlay Planes	Yes
Operating Systems Graphics/ Video API Support	DirectX 12, OpenGL (4.5 from Intel CML POR)
Supports maximum resolution	• DP: 4096 x 2304 @60 Hz, 24 bpp
	• Option DP: 4096 x 2304 @60 Hz
	• Option USB type-C Alt mode: 4096 x 2304 @60 Hz
	• Option VGA: 1920 x 1200 @60 Hz
	• Option HDMI2.0: 4096 x 2160 @60 Hz
Number of display supported	Up to three displays supported
Multiple Display Support	• Two motherboard integrated DP1.4 HBR2 + One video option
	(VGA/DP1.4 HBR2/HDMI2.0/USB3.2 Gen2 type-C Alt-mode)
External Connectors	Two MB integrated DP1.4 HBR2 + One video option (VGA/DP1.4
	HBR2/HDMI2.0/USB3.2 Gen2 type-C Alt-mode)

NVIDIA GeForce GT 730

Table 2. NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 specifications

Feature	Values
GPU frequency	902 MHz
DirectX	12.0
Shader model	5.0
Open CL	1.1

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Table 2. NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 specifications (continued)

Feature	Values
Open GL	4.5
GPU memory interface	64 bit
PCIe bus	PCIe 3.0 x8
Display support	One DisplayPort 1.2
Graphics memory configuration	2 GB, GDDR5
Graphics memory clock speed	2.5 GHz
Active fan sink	2-pin excluded fan controller
Slot number	Single slot
PCB form factor	Low profile
PCB layer	4 layer
PCB solder mask	Green
Bracket form factor	Low profile
Maximum resolution	3840 x 2160
Power consumption	u
	•	20 W TDP
		30 W TGP
3D mark performance	• 3DMark 11 (P): E4131
	•	3Dmark Vantage(P):

AMD Radeon RX 640

Table 3. AMD Radeon RX 640 specifications

Feature	Values
GPU frequency	1.2 GHz
DirectX	12
Shader model	5.0
Open CL	2.0
Open GL	4.5
GPU memory interface	128 bit
PCIe bus	PCIe 3.0 x8
Display support	•	Two Mini DisplayPorts
	•	One DisplayPort

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Table 3. AMD Radeon RX 640 specifications (continued)

Feature	Values
Graphics memory configuration	4 GB, GDDR5
Graphics memory clock speed	7 Gbps
Active fan sink	4-pin embedded fan controller
Slot number	Single slot
PCB form factor	Low profile
PCB layer	6 layer
PCB solder mask	Green
Bracket form factor	Low profile
Maximum resolution	5120 x 2880
Power consumption	50 W
3D mark performance	3DMark 11 (P): 5315

AMD Radeon R5 430

Table 4. AMD Radeon R5 430 specifications

Feature	Values
GPU frequency	780 MHz
DirectX	11.2
Shader model	5.0
Open CL	1.2
Open GL	4.2
GPU memory interface	64 bit
PCIe bus	PCIe 3.0 x8
Display support	1 DisplayPort 1.2
Graphics memory configuration	2 GB, GDDR5
Graphics memory clock speed	1.5 GHz
Active fan sink	2-pin excluded fan controller
Slot number	Single slot
PCB form factor	Low profile
PCB layer	6 layer
PCB solder mask	Green

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Table 4. AMD Radeon R5 430 specifications (continued)

Feature	Values
Bracket form factor	•	Full height
	•	Low profile
Maximum resolution	4096 x 2160
Power consumption	•	25 W TDP
	•	35 W TGP
3D mark performance	•	3DMark 11 (P)
	•	3Dmark Vantage(P)

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 1660 SUPER

Table 5. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 1660 SUPER specifications

Feature	Values
Graphics memory configuration	6 GB GDDR6
Bus type	PCIe Gen 3 x16
Memory interface width	192-bit
Memory speed	14 Gbps
Clock speeds	1785 MHz
Display support	• 1 x DP 1.4
	• 1 x HDMI 2.0b
	• 1 x DVI Dual link
Maximum color depth	12
Estimated maximum power	125 W
Power connectors	6 pin
Maximum digital resolution	7680 x 4320
Numbers of display support	3
Number of 4K resolution support	2
Number of 8K resolution support	1

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER

Table 6. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER specifications

Feature	Values
Graphics memory configuration	8 GB GDDR6
Bus type	PCIe Gen 3 x16
Memory interface width	256-bit
Memory speed	14 Gbps
Clock speeds	1770 MHz
Display support	• 3 x DP 1.4

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Table 6. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER specifications (continued)

Feature	Values
	• 1 x HDMI 2.0b
Maximum color depth	12
Estimated maximum power	215 W
Power connectors	6 pin + 8 pin
Maximum digital resolution	7680 x 4320
Numbers of display support	4
Number of 4K resolution support	4
Number of 8K resolution support	1

System management features

Dell commercial systems come with a number of systems management options that are included by default for In-Band management with the Dell Client Command Suite. In-Band management is when the system has a functional operating system and the device is connected to a network so that it can be managed. The Dell Client Command Suite of tools can be leveraged individually or with a systems management console like SCCM, LANDESK, KACE, etc.

We also offer Out-of-Band management as an option. Out-of-band management is when the system does not have a functional operating system or is turned off and you still want to be able to manage the system in that state.

Dell Client Command Suite for In-Band systems management

Dell Client Command Suite is a free toolkit available for download, for all Latitude Rugged tablets at dell.com/support, automates and streamlines systems management tasks, saving time, money, and resources. It consists of the following modules that can be used independently, or with a variety of systems management consoles such as SCCM.

Dell Client Command Suite's integration with VMware Workspace ONE Powered by AirWatch, now allows customers to manage their Dell client hardware from the cloud, using a single Workspace ONE console.

Dell Command | Deploy enables easy operating system (OS) deployment across all major OS deployment methodologies and provides numerous system-specific drivers that have been extracted and reduced to an OS-consumable state.

Dell Command l Configure is a graphical user interface (GUI) admin tool for configuring and deploying hardware settings in a pre-OS or post-OS environment, and it operates seamlessly with SCCM and Airwatch and can be self-integrated into LANDesk and KACE. Simply, this is all about the BIOS. Command l Configure allows you to remotely automate and configure over 150+ BIOS settings for a personalized user experience.

Dell Command l PowerShell Provider can do the same things as Command l Configure, but with a different method. PowerShell is a scripting language that allows customers to create a customized and dynamic configuration process.

Dell Command l Monitor is a Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) agent that provides IT admins with an extensive inventory of the hardware and health-state data. Admins can also configure hardware remotely by using command line and scripting.

Dell Command l Power Manager (end-user tool) is a GUI-based factory-installed battery management tool that allows end users to choose the battery management methods that meet their personal preferences or work schedule without sacrificing IT's capability to control those settings with Group Policy.

Dell Command | Update (end-user tool) is factory-installed and allows admins to individually manage and automatically present and install Dell updates to the BIOS, drivers, and software. Command l Update eliminates the time-consuming hunting and pecking process of update installation.

Dell Command l Update Catalog provides searchable metadata that allows the management console to retrieve the latest systemspecific updates (driver, firmware or BIOS). The updates are then delivered seamlessly to end-users using the customer's systems management infrastructure that is consuming the catalog (like SCCM).

Dell Command | vPro Out of Band console extends hardware management to systems that are offline or have an un-reachable OS (Dell exclusive features).

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Dell Command | Integration Suite for System Center - This suite integrates all the key components of the Client Command Suite into Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2012 and Current Branch versions.

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Major components of your system

1.Side cover

2.3.5-inch hard-drive assembly

3.Optical Disk Drive

4.Processor fan and heat-sink assembly

5.M.2 WLAN

6.Memory module

7.M.2 Solid-state drive

8.Power-button cable

9.System board

10.Front I/O bracket

11.Front bezel

12.Chassis

13.Chassis fan

14.Speaker

15.Intrusion switch

16.PSU

17.2.5-inch hard-disk drive assembly

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NOTE: Dell provides a list of components and their part numbers for the original system configuration purchased. These parts are available according to warranty coverages purchased by the customer. Contact your Dell sales representative for purchase options.

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Disassembly and reassembly

Topics:

•Side cover

•Front bezel

•Hard-drive assembly

•3.5 in. hard-drive assembly

•Solid-state drive

•Memory modules

•SD card reader (optional)

•Processor fan and heat-sink assembly

•Processor

•Graphics card

•Graphical processing unit

•Coin-cell battery

•WLAN card

•Slim optical-drive

•Slim optical-drive bracket

•Chassis fan

•VR heat sink

•Speaker

•Power button

•Power-supply unit

•Intrusion switch

•Optional I/O modules (Type C/ HDMI/VGA/DP/Serial)

•System board

Side cover

Removing the side cover

Prerequisites

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

NOTE: Ensure that you remove the security cable from the security-cable slot (if applicable).

About this task

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

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Steps

1.Slide the release latch to release the cover from the computer.

2.Slide the side cover towards the rear of the computer and lift the cover away from the computer.

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Installing the side cover

Prerequisites

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

About this task

The following image indicates the location of the side cover and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

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Steps

1.Locate the side cover slot on your computer.

2.Align the tabs on the side cover with the slots on the chassis.

3.Slide the side cover towards the front of the computer to install it.

4.The release latch automatically locks the side cover to the computer.

Next steps

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

Front bezel

Removing the front bezel

Prerequisites

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

2.Remove the side cover.

About this task

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

Steps

1. Pry the retention tabs to release the front bezel from the computer.

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2.Slightly pull the front bezel and gently rotate to release the other tabs on the bezel from the slots in the computer chassis.

3.Remove the front bezel from the computer.

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 image indicates the location of the front bezel and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Steps

1.Position the front bezel to align the tabs on the bezel with the slots on the chassis.

2.Press the bezel until the tabs clicks into place.

Next steps

1.Install the side cover.

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

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Hard-drive assembly

Removing the primary 2.5-inch hard-disk drive assembly

Prerequisites

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

2.Remove the side cover.

About this task

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

Steps

1.For 2.5-inch hard-disk drive set as primary, disconnect the power cable and the blue hard-drive data cable from the connectors on the 2.5-inch hard-disk drive.

NOTE: For primary 2.5-inch hard-disk drive, the other end of the blue hard-drive data cable is connected to the SATA0 connector on the system board.

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2.Press the release tabs on the hard-disk drive bracket and slide the hard-disk drive assembly out of the hard drive bracket.

3.Lift the hard-disk drive assembly from the computer.

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

Removing the secondary 2.5-inch hard-disk drive assembly

Prerequisites

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

2.Remove the side cover.

About this task

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

Steps

1. Disconnect the power cable and the black hard drive data cable from the connectors on the 2.5-inch hard-disk drive.

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NOTE: For secondary 2.5-inch hard-disk drive, the other end of the black hard-drive data cable is connected to the SATA1 and SATA2 connectors on the system board.

2.Press the release tabs on the hard-disk drive bracket and slide the hard-disk drive assembly out of the hard-disk drive bracket.

3.Lift the hard-disk drive assembly from the computer.

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

Removing the 2.5-inch hard-disk drive bracket

Prerequisites

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

2.Remove the side cover.

3.Remove the 2.5-inch primary hard-disk drive or 2.5-inch secondary hard-disk drive.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the hard-disk drive bracket and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.

Steps

1.Pull one side of the hard-disk drive bracket to disengage the pins on the bracket from the slots on the drive.

2.Lift the hard-disk drive out of the bracket.

NOTE: Note the orientation or the SATA connector marking on the hard-disk drive so that you can replace it correctly.

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Installing the 2.5-inch hard-disk drive bracket

Prerequisites

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

About this task

The following image indicates the location of the 2.5-inch hard-disk drive bracket and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Steps

1.Align the hard-disk drive to the side of the hard-disk drive bracket.

2.Pull the other end of the hard-disk drive bracket to insert the pins on the bracket into the slot on the hard-disk drive.

3.Insert the hard-disk drive into the hard-disk drive bracket until it clicks into place.

Next steps

1.Install the 2.5-inch primary hard-disk drive or 2.5-inch secondary hard-disk drive.

2.Install the side cover.

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

Installing the secondary 2.5-inch hard-disk drive assembly

Prerequisites

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

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About this task

The following image indicates the location of the 2.5-inch hard-disk drive assembly and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Steps

1.Insert the hard-disk drive assembly into the slot on the computer until it clicks into place.

2.For 2.5-inch hard-disk drive set as secondary, connect the black hard-drive data cable and power cable to the connectors on the 2.5- inch hard drive.

Next steps

1.Install the side cover.

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

Installing the primary 2.5-inch hard-disk drive assembly

Prerequisites

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

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About this task

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

Steps

1.Insert the hard-drive assembly into the slot on the computer until it clicks into place.

2.For 2.5-inch. hard-disk drive set as primary, connect the power cable and the blue hard-drive data cable to the connectors on the 2.5- inch hard-disk drive.

Next steps

1.Install the side cover.

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

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3.5 in. hard-drive assembly

Removing the 3.5-inch hard-disk drive assembly

Prerequisites

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

2.Remove the side cover.

About this task

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

Steps

1.Disconnect the data and power cables from the 3.5-inch hard-disk drive module.

2.Push the securing tab to release the hard-disk drive assembly from the chassis.

3.Remove the EMI shied from the front side of the chassis.

4.Slide the hard-disk drive assembly away from the chassis.

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Removing the 3.5-inch hard-disk drive bracket

Prerequisites

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

2.Remove the side cover.

3.Remove the 3.5-inch hard-disk drive assembly.

About this task

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

Steps

1.Pry one side of the hard-disk drive bracket edge to release the tabs on the bracket from the slots on the hard-disk drive.

2.Lift and remove the hard-disk drive off the hard-disk drive bracket.

Installing the 3.5-inch hard-disk drive bracket

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-disk drive bracket and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

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