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Computer model: Inspiron One 2330
Regulatory model: W05C
Regulatory type: W05C001

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  • Page 1 Dell Inspiron One 2330 Owner’s Manual Computer model: Inspiron One 2330 Regulatory model: W05C Regulatory type: W05C001...
  • Page 2 Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before You Begin ....Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices ..Safety Instructions ....Recommended Tools .
  • Page 4 B-CAS Card ..... . Removing the B-CAS Card ....Replacing the B-CAS card .
  • Page 5 11 VESA-Mount Bracket ....Removing the VESA-Mount Bracket ... Replacing the VESA-Mount Bracket ..12 Hard Drive .
  • Page 6 16 Speakers ......Removing the Speakers ....Replacing the Speakers .
  • Page 7 21 I/O Cover ......Removing the I/O Cover ....Replacing the I/O Cover .
  • Page 8 26 Infrared Port ..... Removing the Infrared Port ....Replacing the Infrared Port .
  • Page 9 31 Display Panel ..... Removing the Display Panel ....Replacing the Display Panel .
  • Page 10 Contents...

  • Page 11: Before You Begin

    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 Shut Down.

  • Page 12: Safety Instructions

    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.

  • Page 13: After Working Inside Your Computer

    After Working Inside Your Computer After you complete the 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(s) you removed before working on your computer •...
  • Page 14 After Working Inside Your Computer...

  • Page 15: Technical Overview

    Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that 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. Technical Overview...

  • Page 16: Inside View Of Your Computer

    Inside View of Your Computer optical-drive assembly power-supply unit hard-drive assembly processor heat-sink fan coin-cell battery processor heat-sink memory module(s) wireless Mini-Card system board speakers (2) I/O cover I/O board shield B-CAS card power-supply fan power-button board converter board Technical Overview...

  • Page 17: System Board Components

    System Board Components Technical Overview...
  • Page 18 camera cable connector (WEBCAM) battery socket (BAT1) processor socket (PROCESSOR) memory-module connector (CHANNEL A DIMM 1) memory-module connector CMOS reset jumper (SW50) (CHANNEL A DIMM 0) left speaker cable connector right speaker cable connector (LINE_OUT) (LINE_OUT) password reset jumper (E49) SPI connector (E16) processor heat-sink fan cable power-button board cable connector...

  • Page 19: Stand

    Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that 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. Removing the Stand Procedure...
  • Page 20 3 Slide and lift the stand cover off your computer. 4 Remove the screws that secure the stand to your computer. 5 Pivot the stand upward and remove the stand off your computer. screws (4) stand Stand...

  • Page 21: Replacing The Stand

    Replacing the Stand Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the stand with the screw holes on your computer. 2 Replace the screws that secure the stand to your computer. 3 Slide the stand cover and snap it into place. 4 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer"...
  • Page 22 Stand...

  • Page 23: Back Cover

    Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that 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. Removing the Back Cover Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand.

  • Page 24: Replacing The Back Cover

    Replacing the Back Cover Procedure 1 Place the back cover on your computer and snap it into place. 2 Ensure that the screw holes on the back cover align with the screw holes on the middle frame. 3 Replace the screws that secure the back cover to your computer. Postrequisites 1 Replace the stand.

  • Page 25: B-Cas Card

    Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that 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. Removing the B-CAS Card Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand.
  • Page 26 Procedure 1 Disconnect the B-CAS card cable from the connector on the B-CAS card. 2 Remove the screw that secures the BCAS-card to the I/O cover. 3 Lift the B-CAS card off the I/O cover. I/O cover B-CAS card screw B-CAS card cable B-CAS Card...

  • Page 27: Replacing The B-Cas Card

    Replacing the B-CAS card Procedure 1 Align the screw hole on the B-CAS card with the screw hole on the I/O cover. 2 Replace the screw that secures the B-CAS card to the I/O cover. 3 Connect the B-CAS card cable to the connector on the B-CAS card. Postrequisites 1 Replace the back cover.
  • Page 28 B-CAS Card...

  • Page 29: Converter Board

    Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that 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. Removing the Converter Board Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand.
  • Page 30 Procedure 1 Disconnect the converter-board cable and display-backlight cable from the connectors on the convertor board. 2 Remove the screws that secure the converter board to the chassis. 3 Remove the converter board off the chassis. display-backlight cable converter board screws (2) converter-board cable Converter Board...

  • Page 31: Replacing The Converter Board

    Replacing the Converter Board Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the converter board with the screw holes on the chassis. 2 Replace the screws that secure the converter board to the chassis. 3 Connect the converter-board cable and display-backlight cable to the connectors on the convertor board.
  • Page 32 Converter Board...

  • Page 33: Power-Button Board

    Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that 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. Removing the Power-Button Board Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand.

  • Page 34: Replacing The Power-Button Board

    Replacing the Power-Button Board Procedure 1 Connect the power-button board cable to the connector on the power-button board. 2 Slide the power-button board into slot on the middle frame. Postrequisites 1 Replace the back cover. See "Replacing the Back Cover" on page 24. 2 Replace the stand.

  • Page 35: Memory Module(S)

    Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that 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. Removing the Memory Module(s) Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand.
  • Page 36 2 Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory-module connector until the memory module pops up. 3 Remove the memory module from the memory-module connector. securing clips (2) memory-module connector memory module Memory Module(s)

  • Page 37: Replacing The Memory Module(S)

    Replacing the Memory Module(s) Procedure 1 Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on the memory-module connector. 2 Slide the memory module firmly into the connector at a 45-degree angle, and press the memory module down until it clicks into place. If you do not hear the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it.
  • Page 38 Memory Module(s)

  • Page 39: Optical Drive

    Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that 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. Removing the Optical Drive Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand.
  • Page 40 Procedure 1 Disconnect the power and data cable from the connector on the optical drive. 2 Remove the screws that secure the optical drive to the chassis. 3 Slide the optical drive and remove it off the chassis. optical drive screws (2) power and data cable 4 Remove the screws that secure the optical-drive bracket to...
  • Page 41 6 Pivot the optical-drive bezel upward to release it from the optical drive. 7 Remove the optical-drive bezel from the optical drive. optical-drive bezel optical-drive bracket screws (2) Optical Drive...

  • Page 42: Replacing The Optical Drive

    Replacing the Optical Drive Procedure 1 Align the optical-drive bezel with the optical drive and snap it into place. 2 Align the screw holes on the optical-drive bracket with the screw holes on the optical drive. 3 Replace the screws that secure the optical-drive bracket to the optical drive.

  • Page 43: Vesa-Mount Bracket

    Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that 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. Removing the VESA-Mount Bracket Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand.

  • Page 44: Replacing The Vesa-Mount Bracket

    Replacing the VESA-Mount Bracket Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the VESA-mount bracket with the screw holes on the chassis. 2 Replace the screws that secure the VESA-mount bracket to the chassis. Postrequisites 1 Replace the back cover. See "Replacing the Back Cover" on page 24. 2 Replace the stand.

  • Page 45: Hard Drive

    "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.
  • Page 46 Procedure 1 Remove the optical drive's power and data cable and the B-CAS card cable from the routing guides on the hard-drive cage. 2 Disconnect the power and data cable from the connector on the hard drive. 3 Remove the power-supply cable from the routing guide on the hard drive cage.
  • Page 47 6 Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive cage to the hard drive. 7 Slide the hard drive out of the hard-drive cage. hard drive screws (4) hard-drive cage Hard Drive...

  • Page 48: Replacing The Hard Drive

    Replacing the Hard Drive Procedure 1 Slide the hard drive into the hard-drive cage. 2 Align the screw holes on the hard-drive cage with the screw holes on the hard drive. 3 Replace the screws that secure the hard-drive cage to the hard drive. 4 Place the hard-drive cage on the chassis and slide it toward the bottom of your computer.

  • Page 49: System-Board Shield

    Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that 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. Removing the System-Board Shield Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand.
  • Page 50 Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the system-board shield to the chassis. 2 Turn the system-board shield to the side of your computer and then release the system-board shield off the chassis. system-board shield screws (4) System-Board Shield...

  • Page 51: Replacing The System-Board Shield

    Replacing the System-Board Shield Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the system-board shield with the screw holes on the chassis. 2 Replace the screws that secure the system-board shield to the chassis. Postrequisites 1 Replace the VESA-mount bracket. See "Replacing the VESA-Mount Bracket" on page 44. 2 Replace the back cover.
  • Page 52 System-Board Shield...

  • Page 53: Tv Tuner Card

    Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that 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. Removing the TV Tuner Card Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand.
  • Page 54 Procedure 1 Disconnect the antenna cable from the connector on the TV tuner card. 2 Remove the screws that secure the TV tuner card to the chassis. 3 For Japan only: disconnect the B-CAS card cable from the connector on the TV tuner card.
  • Page 55 4 Slide and remove the TV tuner card out of the system-board connector. TV tuner card system-board connector TV Tuner Card...

  • Page 56: Replacing The Tv Tuner Card

    Replacing the TV Tuner Card Procedure 1 Align the notch on the TV tuner card with the tab on the system-board connector. 2 Insert the TV tuner card connector at a 45-degree angle into the system-board connector. 3 Press the other end of the TV tuner card down into the slot on the system board and replace the screws that secure the TV tuner card to the system-board connector.

  • Page 57: Wireless Mini-Card

    For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for Mini-Cards from sources other than Dell. If you ordered a wireless Mini-Card with your computer, the card is already installed.
  • Page 58 Procedure 1 Disconnect the antenna cables from the connectors on the Mini-Card 2 Remove the screws that secure the Mini-Card to the system-board connector. screws (2) antenna cables (2) 3 Slide and remove the Mini-Card out of the system-board connector. system-board connector Mini-Card Wireless Mini-Card...

  • Page 59: Replacing The Wireless Mini-Card

    Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card Procedure 1 Align the notch on the Mini-Card with the tab on the system-board connector. CAUTION: Use firm and even pressure to slide the Mini-Card into place. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector. CAUTION: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion.
  • Page 60 3 Replace the back cover. See "Replacing the Back Cover" on page 24. 4 Replace the stand. See "Replacing the Stand" on page 21. 5 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. Wireless Mini-Card...

  • Page 61: Speakers

    Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that 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. Removing the Speakers Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand.
  • Page 62 Procedure 1 Disconnect the left and right speaker cables from the system-board connectors. 2 Remove the speaker cables from the routing guides on the chassis. 3 Remove the screws that secure the speakers to the chassis. 4 Lift the speakers off the chassis. screws (4) speakers (2) right-speaker cable connector...

  • Page 63: Replacing The Speakers

    Replacing the Speakers Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the speakers with the screw holes on the chassis 2 Replace the screws that secure the speakers to the chassis. 3 Route the speaker cables through the routing guides on the chassis. 4 Connect the left and right speaker cables to the system-board connectors.
  • Page 64 Speakers...

  • Page 65: Processor Heat-Sink

    Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that 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. Removing the Processor Heat-Sink Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand.
  • Page 66 Procedure 1 Remove the screw that secures the processor heat-sink to the chassis. 2 In sequential order (indicated on the processor heat-sink), loosen the captive screws that secure the processor heat-sink to the system board. 3 Peel the portion of the aluminum foil that is adhered over the processor heat-sink fan.

  • Page 67: Replacing The Processor Heat-Sink

    Replacing the Processor Heat-Sink Procedure NOTE: The original thermal grease can be reused, if the original system board and heat sink are reinstalled together. If either the system board or the heat sink is replaced, use the thermal pad provided in the kit to ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved.
  • Page 68 Processor Heat-Sink...

  • Page 69: Processor Heat-Sink Fan

    Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that 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. Removing the Processor Heat-Sink Fan Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand.
  • Page 70 Procedure 1 Disconnect the processor heat-sink fan cable from the system-board connector. 2 Remove the screws that secure the processor heat-sink fan to the chassis. 3 Peel the portion of the aluminum foil that is adhered over the processor heat-sink. 4 Lift the processor heat-sink fan off the chassis aluminum foil processor heat-sink fan...

  • Page 71: Replacing The Processor Heat-Sink Fan

    Replacing the Processor Heat-Sink Fan Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the processor heat-sink fan with the screw holes on the chassis. 2 Replace the screws that secure the processor heat-sink fan to the chassis. 3 Connect the processor heat-sink fan cable to the system-board connector. 4 Adhere the aluminum foil on the processor heat-sink fan over the processor heat-sink.
  • Page 72 Processor Heat-Sink Fan...

  • Page 73: Processor

    Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that 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. Removing the Processor Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand.
  • Page 74 Procedure 1 Press the release lever down on the processor cover and then pull it outwards to release it from the tab that secures it. 2 Extend the release lever completely to open the processor cover. Leave the release lever extended in the release position so that the socket is ready for the new processor.

  • Page 75: Replacing The Processor

    Replacing the Processor Procedure 1 Unpack the new processor, being careful not to touch the underside of the processor. CAUTION: Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface. CAUTION: You must position the processor correctly in the processor socket to avoid permanent damage to the processor.
  • Page 76 7 Clean the thermal grease from the bottom of the heat sink. 8 Apply the new thermal grease to the top of the processor. CAUTION: Ensure that you apply new thermal grease. The new thermal grease is critical for ensuring adequate thermal bonding, which is a requirement for optimal processor operation.

  • Page 77: Power-Supply Fan Bracket

    Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that 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. Removing the Power-Supply Fan Bracket Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand.
  • Page 78 Procedure 1 Disconnect the B-CAS card cable from the connector on the B-CAS card. 2 Remove the screw that secures the power-supply fan bracket to the chassis. 3 Lift the power-supply fan bracket off the chassis. screw power-supply fan bracket B-CAS card cable Power-Supply Fan Bracket...

  • Page 79: Replacing The Power-Supply Fan Bracket

    Replacing the Power-Supply Fan Bracket Procedure 1 Align the screw hole on the power-supply fan bracket with the screw hole on the chassis. 2 Replace the screw that secures the power-supply fan bracket to the chassis. 3 Connect the B-CAS card cable to the connector on the B-CAS card. Postrequisites 1 Replace the back cover.
  • Page 80 Power-Supply Fan Bracket...

  • Page 81: O Cover

    Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that 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. Removing the I/O Cover Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand.
  • Page 82 Procedure Gently lift the I/O cover to release it from the tabs that secure it to the chassis. I/O cover I/O Cover...

  • Page 83: Replacing The I/O Cover

    Replacing the I/O Cover Procedure Place the I/O cover over the I/O board shield and snap it into position. Postrequisites 1 Replace the B-CAS card. See "Replacing the B-CAS card" on page 27. 2 Replace the back cover. See "Replacing the Back Cover" on page 24. 3 Replace the stand.
  • Page 84 I/O Cover...

  • Page 85: O Board Shield

    Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that 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. Removing the I/O Board Shield Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand.
  • Page 86 Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the power port to the I/O board shield. 2 Remove the screw that secures the power supply control board to the I/O board shield. 3 Remove the screws that secure the I/O board shield to the chassis. 4 Turn the I/O board shield over and place it on the hard-drive cage.
  • Page 87 5 Slide the power port and power-supply control board through the slot on the I/O board shield. 6 Disconnect the power-supply fan cable and infrared cable from the system-board connectors. 7 Disconnect the antenna cable from the connector on the TV tuner card. 8 Lift the I/O board shield off the chassis.

  • Page 88: Replacing The I/O Board Shield

    Replacing the I/O Board Shield Procedure 1 Connect the power-supply fan cable and infrared cable to the system-board connectors. 2 Connect the antenna cable to the connector on the TV tuner card. 3 Slide the power port and the power-supply control board through the slot on the I/O board shield.

  • Page 89: Power-Supply Unit

    Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that 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. Removing the Power-Supply Unit Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand.
  • Page 90 Procedure 1 Disconnect the main power cable and processor power cable from the connectors on the system board. 2 Remove the main power cable and processor power cable from the routing guides on the chassis. 3 Remove the power-supply port cable from the routing guides on the chassis.

  • Page 91: Replacing The Power-Supply Unit

    Replacing the Power-Supply Unit Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the power-supply unit with the screw holes on the chassis. 2 Replace the screws that secure the power-supply unit to the chassis. 3 Route the power-supply port cable through the routing guides on the chassis.
  • Page 92 Power-Supply Unit...

  • Page 93: Power-Supply Fan

    Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that 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. Removing the Power-Supply Fan Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand.
  • Page 94 Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the power-supply fan to the I/O board shield. 2 Lift the power-supply fan off the I/O board shield. power-supply fan screws (2) Power-Supply Fan...

  • Page 95: Replacing The Power-Supply Fan

    Replacing the Power-Supply Fan Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the power-supply fan with the screw holes on the I/O board shield. 2 Replace the screws that secure the power-supply fan to the I/O board shield. Postrequisites 1 Replace the I/O board shield. See "Replacing the I/O Board Shield"...
  • Page 96 Power-Supply Fan...

  • Page 97: Tv-In Port

    Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that 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. Removing the TV-In Port Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand.
  • Page 98 Procedure 1 Remove the hex nut that secures the TV-in port to the I/O board shield. 2 Slide the TV-in port along with its cable through the slot on the I/O board shield. TV-in port hex nut TV-In Port...

  • Page 99: Replacing The Tv-In Port

    Replacing the TV-In Port Procedure 1 Slide the TV-in port along with its cable through the slot on the I/O board shield. 2 Replace the hex nut that secures the TV-in port to the I/O board shield. Postrequisites 1 Replace the I/O board shield. See "Replacing the I/O Board Shield"...
  • Page 100 TV-In Port...

  • Page 101: Infrared Port

    Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that 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. Removing the Infrared Port Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand.
  • Page 102 Procedure 1 Remove the nut that secures the infrared port to the I/O board shield. 2 Slide the infrared port along with its cable through the slot on the I/O board shield. Infrared port Infrared Port...

  • Page 103: Replacing The Infrared Port

    Replacing the Infrared Port Procedure 1 Slide the infrared port along with its cable through the slot on the I/O board shield. 2 Replace the nut that secures the infrared port to the I/O board shield. Postrequisites 1 Replace the I/O board shield. See "Replacing the I/O Board Shield"...
  • Page 104 Infrared Port...

  • Page 105: O Board

    Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that 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. Removing the I/O Board Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand.
  • Page 106 Procedure 1 Disconnect the main power cable from the system-board connector and move it away from the I/O board. 2 Remove the screw that secures the grounding cable to the chassis. 3 Disconnect the display cable and AV-in cable from the connectors on the I/O board.
  • Page 107 4 Remove the screws that secure the I/O board to the chassis. 5 Lift the I/O board off the chassis. I/O board screws (5) I/O Board...

  • Page 108: Replacing The I/O Board

    Replacing the I/O Board Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the I/O board with the screw holes on the chassis. 2 Replace the screws that secure the I/O board to chassis. 3 Connect the display cable and AV-in cable to the connectors on the I/O board.

  • Page 109: Coin-Cell Battery

    Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that 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. WARNING: The battery may explode if installed incorrectly. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type.
  • Page 110 Procedure Using a plastic scribe, gently pry out the coin-cell battery from the battery socket on the system board. coin-cell battery plastic scribe Coin-Cell Battery...

  • Page 111: Replacing The Coin-Cell Battery

    Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery Procedure With the positive-side facing up, snap the coin-cell battery into the battery socket on the system board. Postrequisites 1 Replace the system-board shield. See "Replacing the System-Board Shield" on page 51. 2 Replace the VESA-mount bracket. See "Replacing the VESA-Mount Bracket"...
  • Page 112 Coin-Cell Battery...

  • Page 113: System Board

    Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that 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. Removing the System Board NOTE: Your computer’s Service Tag is stored in the system board.
  • Page 114 11 Remove the processor heat-sink fan. See "Removing the Processor Heat-Sink Fan" on page 69. 12 Remove the processor. See "Removing the Processor" on page 73. 13 Remove the TV tuner card. See "Removing the TV Tuner Card" on page 53. 14 Remove the wireless mini-card.

  • Page 115: Replacing The System Board

    Replacing the System Board Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the system board with the screw holes on the chassis. 2 Replace the screws that secure the system board to the chassis. 3 Connect all the cables to the system-board connectors. Postrequisites 1 Replace the wireless mini-card.

  • Page 116: Entering The Service Tag In The Bios

    Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press <F2> during POST to enter the system setup program. 3 Navigate to the main tab and enter the Service Tag in the Service Tag Setting field. System Board...

  • Page 117: Antenna Module(S)

    Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that 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. Removing the Antenna Module(s) Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand.
  • Page 118 13 Remove the I/O cover. See "Removing the I/O Cover" on page 81. 14 Remove the power-supply fan bracket. See "Removing the Power-Supply Fan Bracket" on page 77. 15 Remove the I/O board shield. See "Removing the I/O Board Shield" on page 85. 16 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 3 in "Removing the System Board"...
  • Page 119 Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the antenna modules to the chassis. 2 Make a note of the antenna-cable routing and remove the antenna cables from the routing guides on the chassis. 3 Lift the antenna modules off the chassis. antenna modules (2) screws (4;...

  • Page 120: Replacing The Antenna Module(S)

    Replacing the Antenna Module(s) Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the antenna modules with the screw holes on the chassis. 2 Replace the screws that secure the antenna modules to the chassis. 3 Route the antenna cables through the routing guides on the chassis. Postrequisites 1 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 3 in "Replacing the System Board"...
  • Page 121 14 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 6 in "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 42. 15 Replace the back cover. See "Replacing the Back Cover" on page 24. 16 Replace the stand. See "Replacing the Stand" on page 21. 17 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer"...
  • Page 122 Antenna Module(s)

  • Page 123: Display Panel

    Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that 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. Removing the Display Panel Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand.
  • Page 124 13 Remove the power-supply fan bracket. See "Removing the Power-Supply Fan Bracket" on page 77. 14 Remove the B-CAS card. See "Removing the B-CAS Card" on page 25. 15 Remove the I/O cover. See "Removing the I/O Cover" on page 81. 16 Remove the I/O board shield.
  • Page 125 Procedure 1 Press the release latches on each side of the display cable, and then pull the cable to disconnect it from the connector on the display panel. release latches (2) display cable Display Panel...
  • Page 126 2 Remove the screws that secure the the chassis to the middle frame. 3 Lift the chassis off the middle frame. screws (20) chassis middle frame Display Panel...
  • Page 127 4 Gently lift the display assembly off the middle frame. display assembly middle frame 5 Remove the screws that secure the display brackets to the display panel. 6 Remove the display brackets off the display panel. screws (4) display brackets (2) display panel Display Panel...

  • Page 128: Replacing The Display Panel

    Replacing the Display Panel Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the display brackets with the screw holes on the display panel. 2 Replace the screws that secure the display brackets to the display panel. 3 Gently place the display panel over the middle frame. 4 Place the chassis over the display panel and align the screw holes on the chassis with the screw holes on the middle frame.
  • Page 129 18 Replace the memory modules. See "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 37. 19 Replace the TV tuner card. See "Replacing the TV Tuner Card" on page 56. 20 Replace the system-board shield. See "Replacing the System-Board Shield" on page 51. 21 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 8 in replacing the hard-drive 22 Replace the VESA-mount bracket.
  • Page 130 Display Panel...

  • Page 131: Infrared Sensor

    Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that 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. Removing the Infrared Sensor Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand.
  • Page 132 13 Remove the power-supply fan bracket. See "Removing the Power-Supply Fan Bracket" on page 77. 14 Remove the B-CAS card. See "Removing the B-CAS Card" on page 25. 15 Remove the I/O cover. See "Removing the I/O Cover" on page 81. 16 Remove the I/O board shield.
  • Page 133 Procedure 1 Using your fingertips, carefully spread apart the tabs that secure the infrared sensor to the middle frame. 2 Lift the infrared sensor off the middle frame. 3 Using your finger tips, carefully spread apart the tabs that secure the infrared LED to the middle frame.

  • Page 134: Replacing The Infrared Sensor

    Replacing the Infrared Sensor Procedure 1 Slide the infrared LED into the slot on the middle frame. Ensure that the infrared LED is secured under the tabs on the middle frame. 2 Place the infrared sensor over the slot on the middle frame and snap it into place.
  • Page 135 15 Replace the system-board shield. See "Replacing the System-Board Shield" on page 51. 16 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 8 in "Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 48. 17 Replace the VESA-mount bracket. See "Replacing the VESA-Mount Bracket" on page 44. 18 Replace converter board.
  • Page 136 Infrared Sensor...

  • Page 137: Camera Module

    Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that 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. Removing the Camera Module Prerequisites 1 Remove the stand.
  • Page 138 13 Remove the power-supply fan bracket. See "Removing the Power-Supply Fan Bracket" on page 77. 14 Remove the B-CAS card. See "Removing the B-CAS Card" on page 25. 15 Remove the I/O cover. See "Removing the I/O Cover" on page 81. 16 Remove the I/O board shield.
  • Page 139 Procedure 1 Disconnect the camera cable from the connector on the camera module. 2 Remove the screws that secure the camera module to the middle frame. 3 Lift the camera module off the middle frame. middle frame camera cable screws (2) Camera Module...

  • Page 140: Replacing The Camera Module

    Replacing the Camera Module Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the camera module with the screw holes on the middle frame. 2 Replace the screws that secure the camera module to the middle frame. 3 Connect the camera cable to the connector on the camera module. Postrequisites 1 Replace the display panel.
  • Page 141 15 Replace the system-board shield. See "Replacing the System-Board Shield" on page 51. 16 Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 8 in "Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 48. 17 Replace the VESA-mount bracket. See "Replacing the VESA-Mount Bracket" on page 44. 18 Replace converter board.
  • Page 142 Camera Module...

  • Page 143: System Setup

    Entering System Setup 1 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 2 During POST, when the DELL logo is displayed, watch for the F2 prompt to appear and then press <F2> immediately. NOTE: The F2 prompt indicates that the keyboard has initialized.

  • Page 144: System Setup Options

    System Setup Screens The system setup screen displays current or changeable configuration information for your computer. Information on the screen is divided into three areas: the setup item, active help screen, and key functions. Setup Item — This field appears on Help Screen —...
  • Page 145 Main — Processor Information Displays the processor type Processor Type Displays the processor ID Processor ID Displays the number of processor core(s) Processor Core Count Displays the processor L1 cache size Processor L1 Cache Displays the processor L2 cache size Processor L2 Cache Displays the processor L3 cache size Processor L3 Cache...
  • Page 146 Advanced — CPU Feature Allows you to enable or disable the Intel SpeedStep Intel(R) SpeedStep feature for the processor Technology Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default) Allows you to enable or disable the Intel(R) Intel virtualization feature for the processor Virtualization Technology Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default)
  • Page 147 Advanced — Onboard Device Configuration Allows you to enable or disabled the Onboard Audio audio controller Controller Enabled or Disable (Enabled by default) Allows you to configure the operating mode of the SATA Mode integrated hard-drive controller ATA Mode; AHCI Mode (AHCI Mode by default) CAUTION: Changing the SATA Mode may prevent booting of your operating system.
  • Page 148 Power (continued) Allows you to set the computer to turn on Auto Power On automatically every day or on a preselected date; Mode This option can be configured only if the Auto Power On mode is set to Enabled Everyday or Selected Day (Selected Day by default) Allows you to set the date on which the computer Auto Power On must turn on automatically;...
  • Page 149 Security (continued) Allows you to set, change, or delete the Set User Password user password Allows you to enable password verification either Password Check when you attempt to enter system setup or each time the computer boots Setup or Always (Setup by default) Boot Allows you to set the status of the Num Lock key Numlock Key...

  • Page 150: Boot Sequence

    Exit Save Changes and Reset Allows you to save changes and exit system setup Allows you to discard changes and exit system setup Discard Changes and Reset Allows you to restore the default settings Load Default Boot Sequence This feature allows you to change the boot sequence for devices. Boot Options •...

  • Page 151: Changing Boot Sequence

    Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot You can use this feature to change the current boot sequence, for example, to boot from the optical drive to run Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. The previous boot sequence is restored at the next boot.

  • Page 152: Clearing Forgotten Passwords

    "Before You Begin" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: The computer must be disconnected from the electrical outlet to clear the CMOS setting.
  • Page 153 11 Replace the back cover. See "Replacing the Back Cover" on page 24. 12 Replace the stand. See "Replacing the Stand" on page 21. 13 Follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. System Setup...

  • Page 154: Clearing Cmos Settings

    "Before You Begin" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. WARNING: The computer must be disconnected from the electrical outlet to clear the CMOS setting.
  • Page 155 12 Replace the stand. See "Replacing the Stand" on page 21. 13 Follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13. System Setup...
  • Page 156 System Setup...

  • Page 157: Flashing The Bios

    • Choose from My Products and Services List • Choose from a list of all Dell products Click Continue and follow the instructions on the screen. 4 A list of results appears on the screen. Click BIOS. 5 Click Download File to download the latest BIOS file.
  • Page 158 9 Navigate to the folder where you downloaded the BIOS update file. The file icon appears in the folder and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 10 Double-click the BIOS update file icon and follow the instructions that appear on the screen.

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