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shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 11.
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance
Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that
CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all
open programs before you turn off your computer.
1Save and close all open files and exit all open programs.
2Follow the instructions to shut down your computer based on the operating system
installed on your computer.
• Windows 8:
Move your mouse pointer to the upper-right or lower-right corner of the
screen to open the Charms sidebar, and then click Settings→ Power→
Shut down.
• Windows 7:
Click Start and click Shut down.
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.
3Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
4Disconnect all telephone cables, network cables, and attached devices from
your computer.
5After the computer is unplugged, press and hold the power button for about
5 seconds to ground the system board.
Safety Instructions
Use the following safety guidelines to protect your computer from potential damage and
ensure your personal safety.
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 | 11
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:
•Phillips screwdriver
•Hex nut driver
•Plastic scribe
12 | Before You Begin
After Working Inside Your Computer
3
After you complete replacement procedures, ensure the following:
•Replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer
•Place the computer in an upright position
•Connect any external devices, cables, cards, and any other part(s) 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 inside the computer. Failure to do so may damage your
computer.
After Working Inside Your Computer | 13
14 | After Working Inside Your Computer
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Stand Cover
WARNING:
shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 11.
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance
Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that
Removing the Stand Cover
Procedure
CAUTION: Before opening your computer, ensure that you place the computer
on a soft cloth or clean surface to avoid any scratches on the display.
1Place the computer face down on a flat surface.
2Press the tab on the stand cover and lift the stand cover.
3Slide and remove the stand cover away from the computer.
3
2
1
1 tab2 stand cover
3 back cover
Stand Cover | 15
Replacing the Stand Cover
Procedure
1Slide the tabs on the stand cover into the slots on the back cover.
2Snap the stand cover until it clicks into place.
3Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13.
16 | Stand Cover
5
Stand
WARNING:
shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 11.
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance
Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that
Removing the Stand
Prerequisites
Remove the stand cover. See "Removing the Stand Cover" on page 15.
Procedure
1Remove the screws that secure the stand to the chassis.
2Pivot the stand upward and slide it away from the computer.
2
1
1stand2screws (4)
Stand | 17
Replacing the Stand
Procedure
1Slide the tabs on the stand into the slots on the back cover.
2Replace the screws that secure the stand to the chassis.
Postrequisites
1Replace the stand cover. See "Replacing the Stand Cover" on page 16.
2Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13.
18 | Stand
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Back Cover
WARNING:
shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 11.
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance
Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that
Removing the Back Cover
Prerequisites
1Remove the stand cover. See "Removing the Stand Cover" on page 15.
2Remove the stand. See "Removing the Stand" on page 17.
Procedure
1Starting from above the optical drive, pry the back cover from the middle frame.
2Lift the back cover off the computer.
1
2
1 middle frame2 back cover
Back Cover | 19
Replacing the Back Cover
Procedure
Align the tabs on the back cover with the tabs on the middle frame and snap the
back cover into place.
Postrequisites
1Replace the stand. See "Replacing the Stand" on page 18.
2Replace the stand cover. See "Replacing the Stand Cover" on page 16.
3Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13.
20 | Back Cover
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Hard Drive
WARNING:
shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 11.
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance
Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the hard drive while the computer is
On or in Sleep state.
CAUTION: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when handling the
hard drive.
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that
Removing the Hard Drive
Prerequisites
1Remove the stand cover. See "Removing the Stand Cover" on page 15.
2Remove the stand. See "Removing the Stand" on page 17.
3Remove the back cover. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 19.
Hard Drive | 21
Procedure
1Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the chassis.
2Slide and lift the hard-drive assembly and then disconnect the power and data
cable from the connector on the hard drive.
2
1
1chassis2screw (3)
3hard-drive assembly 4power and data cable
3Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive cage to the hard drive.
4Lift the hard-drive cage off the hard drive.
3
4
1hard-drive cage2hard drive
3screws (4)
22 | Hard Drive
3
2
1
Replacing the Hard Drive
Procedure
1Align the screw holes on the hard-drive cage with the screw holes on the
hard drive.
2Replace the screws that secure the hard-drive cage to the hard drive.
3Connect the power and data cable to the connector on the hard-drive assembly.
4Place the hard-drive assembly on the chassis and slide the hard-drive assembly
into place. Ensure that the slots on the hard-drive cage are secured under the tabs
on the chassis.
5Replace the screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the chassis.
Postrequisites
1Replace the back cover. See "Replacing the Back Cover" on page 20.
2Replace the stand. See "Replacing the Stand" on page 18.
3Replace the stand cover. See "Replacing the Stand Cover" on page 16.
4Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13.
Hard Drive | 23
24 | Hard Drive
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Optical Drive
WARNING:
shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 11.
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance
Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that
Removing the Optical Drive
Prerequisites
1Remove the stand cover. See "Removing the Stand Cover" on page 15.
2Remove the stand. See "Removing the Stand" on page 17.
3Remove the back cover. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 19.
Procedure
1Disconnect the power and data cable from the connector on the
optical-drive assembly.
2Remove the screw that secures the optical-drive assembly to the chassis.
3Slide the optical-drive assembly out of the optical-drive bay.
2
3
1
1power and data cable2optical-drive assembly
3screw
Optical Drive | 25
4Carefully pry the optical-drive bezel and remove it from the optical-drive assembly.
5Remove the screws that secure the optical-drive bracket to the optical drive.
6Remove the optical-drive bracket.
4
3
1
1optical-drive bezel2optical drive
3optical-drive bracket4screws (2)
2
Replacing the Optical Drive
Procedure
1Align the screw holes on the optical-drive bracket with the screw holes on the
optical drive.
2Replace the screws that secure the optical-drive bracket to the optical drive.
3Align the tabs on the optical-drive bezel with the slots on the optical-drive
assembly and snap the optical-drive bezel into place.
4Slide the optical-drive assembly into the optical-drive bay until it is fully seated.
5Replace the screw that secures the optical-drive assembly to the chassis.
6Connect the power and data cable to the connector on the optical-drive assembly.
Postrequisites
1Replace the back cover. See "Replacing the Back Cover" on page 20.
2Replace the stand. See "Replacing the Stand" on page 18.
3Replace the stand cover. See "Replacing the Stand Cover" on page 16.
4Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13.
26 | Optical Drive
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B-CAS Card (Japan Only)
WARNING:
shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 11.
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance
Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that
Removing the B-CAS Card
Prerequisites
1Remove the stand cover. See "Removing the Stand Cover" on page 15.
2Remove the stand. See "Removing the Stand" on page 17.
3Remove the back cover. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 19.
Procedure
1Remove the screw that secures the B-CAS card to the middle frame.
2Turn the B-CAS card over.
3Disconnect the B-CAS-card cable from the connector on the B-CAS card.
4Lift the B-CAS card away from the computer.
3
2
1
4
1middle frame2B-CAS card
3screw4B-CAS-card cable
B-CAS Card (Japan Only) | 27
Replacing the B-CAS Card
Procedure
1Connect the B-CAS-card cable to the connector on the B-CAS card.
2Turn the B-CAS card over.
3Align the screw hole on the B-CAS card with the screw hole on the middle frame.
4Replace the screw that secures the B-CAS card to the middle frame.
Postrequisites
1Replace the back cover. See "Replacing the Back Cover" on page 20.
2Replace the stand. See "Replacing the Stand" on page 18.
3Replace the stand cover. See "Replacing the Stand Cover" on page 16.
4Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13.
28 | B-CAS Card (Japan Only)
10
Converter Board
WARNING:
shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 11.
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance
Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that
Removing the Converter Board
Prerequisites
1Remove the stand cover. See "Removing the Stand Cover" on page 15.
2Remove the stand. See "Removing the Stand" on page 17.
3Remove the back cover. See "Removing the Back Cover" on page 19.
Procedure
1Disconnect the cables from the connectors on the converter board.
2Remove the screws that secure the converter board to the chassis.
3Lift the converter board away from the chassis.
1
2
3
1screws (2)2converter board
3cables (2)
Converter Board | 29
Replacing the Converter Board
Procedure
1Align the screw holes on the converter board with the screw holes on the chassis.
2Replace the screws that secure the converter board to the chassis.
3Connect the cables to the connectors on the converter board.
Postrequisites
1Replace the back cover. See "Replacing the Back Cover" on page 20.
2Replace the stand. See "Replacing the Stand" on page 18.
3Replace the stand cover. See "Replacing the Stand Cover" on page 16.
4Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13.
30 | Converter Board
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