Dell XPS 430 DC01L User Manual

Dell™ XPS™ 430 Service Manual

Technical Overview Before You Begin Removing the Computer Cover Replacing Memory Module(s) Replacing PCI and PCI Express Cards Replacing Drives Replacing Fans

Model DC01L

Replacing the Front I/O Panel Replacing the Processor Replacing the System Board Replacing the Power Supply Replacing the Battery Replacing the Computer Cover System Setup

Notes, Notices, and Cautions

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

computer.

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

problem.

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or

death.

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August 2008 Rev. A00

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Technical Overview

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Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components

CAUTION: 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 www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Inside View of Your Computer

1 power supply 2 system board 3 hard drive (2) 4 card fan 5 processor fan 6 processor airflow shroud

System Board Components

1 memory module

connectors (1, 2, 3, 4)

2 battery socket

(BATTERY)

3 SATA connectors (2) (SATA0,

SATA1)

4 front panel I/O

connector

7 Hard drive activity light

connector

10 S/PDIF connector 11 IEEE 1394

13 PCI card connector 14 PCI Express x16

16 PCI Express x1 card

connector

19 front USB connector

(USB1)

22 Processor fan

connector (FAN_CPU)

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5 main power

connector (POWER)

8 FlexBay USB

connector (FLEXBAY)

connector

card connector

17 PCI card connector 18 PCI Express x1 card connector

20 front USB

connector (USB2)

23 processor

connector

6 SATA connectors (3) (SATA2,

SATA3, SATA4)

9 clear CMOS jumper (RTCRST)

12 password jumper (PSWD)

15 PCI Express x8 card connector

(x4 electrical)

21 rear fan connector or card cage fan

connector (FAN_CARD_CAGE)

24 processor power connector

(12VPOWER)

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Before You Begin

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Technical Specifications Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Safety Instructions

This chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following conditions exist:

You have performed the steps in Turning Off Your Computer and Safety Instructions. You have read the safety information that shipped with your computer. A component can be replaced or—if purchased separately—installed by performing the removal procedure in reverse

order.

Technical Specifications

For information on technical specifications of your computer, see the Quick Reference Guide that shipped with your computer or see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.

Recommended Tools

The procedures in this document may require the use of a small Phillips screwdriver size #2.

Turning Off Your Computer

NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your

computer.

1. Shut down the operating system.

2. Ensure that the computer and all attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your operating system, press and hold the power button for about 4 seconds to turn them off.

Safety Instructions

Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to ensure your own personal safety.

CAUTION: 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 www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is

not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty.

NOTICE: 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; if you are disconnecting this type of cable, press in on the locking tabs before you disconnect the cable. As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.

NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer.

1. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched.

2. Turn off your computer (see Turning Off Your Computer

NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the

network device.

3. Disconnect all telephone or network cables from the computer.

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

5. Press and hold the power button while the system is unplugged to ground the system board.

NOTICE: 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.

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Removing the Computer Cover

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CAUTION: 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 www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

CAUTION: To guard against likelihood of electric shock, laceration by moving fan blades or other

unexpected injuries, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.

NOTICE: Ensure that sufficient space exists to support the system with the cover removed—at least 30 cm (1 ft.) of

desktop space.

1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin

2. If you have installed a security cable, remove it from the security cable slot.

NOTICE: Ensure that you are working on a level, protected surface to avoid scratching either the computer or the

surface on which it is resting.

3. Lay your computer on its side with the computer cover facing up.

4. Pull back the cover release latch on the top panel.

1 cover release latch 2 computer cover 3 hinge tabs (3)

5. Grip the sides of the computer cover and pivot the cover up.

6. Lift the cover away and set it aside in a secure location.

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Replacing Memory Module(s)

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CAUTION: 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 www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin

2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).

3. Locate the memory modules on the system board (see System Board Components).

4. Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector.

1 securing clip 2 memory module connector

5. Grasp the module and pull it upwards.

If the module is difficult to remove, gently ease the module back and forth to remove it from the connector.

NOTICE: Do not install ECC memory modules.

NOTICE: If you remove your original memory modules from the computer during a memory upgrade, keep them

separate from any new modules that you may have, even if you purchased the new modules from Dell™. If possible, do not pair an original memory module with a new memory module. Otherwise, your computer may not start properly. The recommended memory configurations are: A pair of matched memory modules installed in DIMM connectors 1 and 2 or a pair of matched memory modules installed in DIMM connectors 1 and 2 and another matched pair installed in DIMM connectors 3 and 4.

NOTE: If you install mixed pairs of PC3-8500 (DDR3 1066-MHz) and PC3-10600 (DDR3 1333-MHz) memory, the

modules function at the speed of the slowest module installed.

6. Align the notch on the bottom of the module with the tab in the connector.

1 cutouts (2) 2 memory module 3 notch 4 tab

NOTICE: To avoid damage to the memory module, press the module straight down into the connector while you apply

equal force to each end of the module.

7. Insert the module into the connector until the module snaps into position.

If you insert the module correctly, the securing clips snap into the cutouts at each end of the module.

8. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).

9. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.

10. If a message appears stating that memory size has changed, press <F1> to continue.

11. Log on to your computer.

12. Right-click the My Computer icon, then click Properties.

13. Click the General tab.

14. To verify that the memory is installed correctly, check the amount of memory (RAM) listed.

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Replacing PCI and PCI Express Cards

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Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards

CAUTION: 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 www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards

1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.

2. Uninstall the card's driver and software from the operating system. For more information, see the Quick Reference Guide.

3. If necessary, disconnect any external cables connected to the card.

4. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover

1 card retention door 2 release tabs (2) 3 lever on chassis wall (may not be present on all computers) 4 filler bracket 5 alignment guide 6 alignment bar

5. If present on your computer, rotate the lever on the chassis wall upward.

6. Press the two release tabs on the card retention door towards each other and pivot the door open. The door is hinged and remains in the open position.

1 release tab 2 card retention bracket 3 card retention door

7. If your computer has a card retention bracket to secure the x16 card, press the release tab downward gently, and then pivot the bracket upward to access the card slots.

1 PCI Express x16 card slot 2 PCI Express x16 card 3 securing tab 4 PCI Express x1 card 5 PCI Express x1 card slot

NOTICE: Ensure that you release the securing tab to unseat the card. If the card is not removed correctly, the system

board may be damaged.

8. If you are removing a PCI Express card, press the securing tab on the card slot to remove the card.

9. If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening.

If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in the Quick Reference Guide).

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.

10. Push the card retention bracket back into its original position; push the tip of the bracket so the release tab clicks into place.

11. Close the card retention door to secure the card(s).

NOTE: For full-length PCI-E cards, if a "piano" bracket is present on your computer you need to rotate it down

into place.

12. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover

13. Connect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.

14. To complete the removal procedure, see Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing PCI and PCI Express

Cards.

Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards

1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.

2. Remove the computer cover. See Removing the Computer Cover.

3. If present on your computer, rotate the lever on the chassis wall upward.

4. Press the two release tabs on the card retention door towards each other and pivot the door open. The door is hinged and remains in the open position.

5. If your computer includes a card retention bracket to secure the x16 card, press the release tab downward gently and then pivot the bracket upward to access the card slots.

6. If you are installing a new card, remove the filler bracket to create a card-slot opening, and then go to step 8

7. If you are replacing a card that is already installed in the computer, remove the existing card. See Removing PCI and

PCI Express Cards.

8. Prepare the card for installation.

See the documentation that came with the card for information on configuring the card, making internal connections, or otherwise customizing it for your computer.

CAUTION: Some network adapters automatically start the computer when they are connected to a

network. To guard against electrical shock, be sure to unplug your computer from its electrical outlet before installing any cards.

9. If you are installing the card into the x16 card connector, position the card so that the securing slot is aligned with the securing tab.

NOTICE: Ensure that you release the securing tab to seat the card. If the card is not installed correctly, you may

damage the system board.

10. Place the card in the connector and press down firmly. Ensure that the card is fully seated in the slot.

1 fully seated card 2 not fully seated card 3 bracket within slot 4 bracket caught outside of slot 5 alignment bar 6 alignment guide

11. Ensure that: The tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar. The notch in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide.

12. If you removed a card retention bracket, snap it into place, securing the PCI Express card.

1 release tab 2 card retention bracket 3 card retention door

NOTICE: 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.

NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug the cable into the

computer.

13. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover

14. Connect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.

15. To complete the installation, see Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards.

Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards

NOTE: For information on location of connectors, see the Quick Reference Guide. For information on installing drivers

and software for your card, see the documentation that shipped with the card.

Installed Removed

Sound Card

Network Card

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1. Enter system setup (see System Setup

2. Go to Onboard Devices

and select Integrated Audio, and then change

the setting to Off.

3. Connect the external audio devices to the sound card's connectors.

1. Enter system setup (see System Setup

2. Go to Onboard Devices and select Integrated NIC, and then change the setting to Off.

3. Connect the network cable to the network card's connector.

1. Enter system setup (see

System Setup

2. Go to Onboard Devices and select Integrated Audio, and then change the setting to On.

3. Connect the external audio devices to the computer's back panel connectors.

1. Enter system setup (see System Setup

2. Go to Onboard Devices and select Integrated NIC, and then change the setting to On.

3. Connect the network cable to the integrated network connector.

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Replacing Drives

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Replacing a Hard Drive Replacing the Drive Panel Replacing an Optical Drive Replacing a Media Card Reader

CAUTION: 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 www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

NOTE: The system does not support IDE devices. NOTE: The 3.5-inch Media Card Reader is not interchangeable with the hard drive carrier.

Replacing a Hard Drive

NOTICE: If you are replacing a hard drive that contains data you want to keep, back up your files before you begin this

procedure.

1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin

2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).

3. Disconnect the power and data cables from the drive.

NOTE: If you are not replacing the hard drive at this time, disconnect the other end of the data cable from the

system board and set it aside. You can use the data cable to install a hard drive at a later time.

1 power cable 2 hard drive cable

4. Press in on the tabs on each side of the drive and slide the drive up and out.

1 tabs (2) 2 hard drive

5. If removing this drive changes the drive configuration, you must ensure that the changes are reflected in the BIOS. When you restart your computer, enter system setup (see System Setup section and set the SATA ports (SATA 0 through 4) to the correct configuration.

6. Unpack the replacement hard drive, and prepare it for installation.

7. Check the documentation that came with the drive to verify that the drive is configured for your computer.

8. If your replacement hard drive does not have the hard-drive bracket attached, remove the bracket from the old hard drive by unsnapping it from the drive.

9. Snap the hard-drive bracket onto the replacement hard drive.

). On the setup screen go to the "Drives"

1 hard drive 2 hard-drive bracket

10. Install the hard drive into the computer by sliding the drive into place until it clicks into place.

11. Connect the power and hard drive cables to the hard drive.

12. Check all connectors to be certain that they are properly cabled and firmly seated.

13. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover

14. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.

15. If installing this drive changes the drive configuration, ensure that you reflect these changes in the BIOS. When you restart your computer, enter system setup (see System Setup

). On the setup screen go to the "Drives" section and set

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