Table of Contents
- Inspiron Gaming Desktop Service Manual
- Before working inside your computer
- After working inside your computer
- Safety instructions
- Recommended tools
- System board components
- System board components
- Screw list
- Removing the right-side cover
- Replacing the right-side cover
- Removing the front cover
- Replacing the front cover
- Removing the slim optical drive
- Replacing the slim optical drive
- Installing the optical drive
- Removing the optical drive
- Replacing the optical drive
- Removing the light bar
- Replacing the light bar
- Removing the memory module
- Replacing the memory module
- Removing the front I/O-panel
- Replacing the front I/O-panel
- Removing the logo board
- Replacing the logo board
- Removing the front-panel light board
- Replacing the front-panel light board
- Removing the solid-state drive
- Replacing the solid-state drive
- Removing the wireless card
- Replacing the wireless card
- Removing the coin-cell battery
- Replacing the coin-cell battery
- Removing the 3.5-inch hard drive
- Replacing the 3.5-inch hard drive
- Removing the 2.5-inch hard drive
- Replacing the 2.5-inch hard drive
- Removing the fan
- Replacing the fan
- Removing the graphics card
- Replacing the graphics card
- Removing the processor fan
- Replacing the processor fan
- Removing the heat sink
- Replacing the heat sink
- Removing the processor-cooling assembly
- Replacing the processor-cooling assembly
- Removing the processor
- Replacing the processor
- Removing the power-supply unit
- Replacing the power-supply unit
- Removing the top cover
- Replacing the top cover
- Removing the front bezel
- Replacing the front bezel
- Removing the power-button board
- Replacing the power-button board
- Removing the antenna
- Replacing the antenna
- Removing the left-side cover
- Replacing the left-side cover
- Removing the bottom cover
- Replacing the bottom cover
- Removing the rear cover
- Replacing the rear cover
- Removing the system board
- Replacing the system board
- BIOS setup program
- Flashing the BIOS
- Diagnostics
- Getting help and contacting Dell
DELL 5675 User Manual
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Inspiron Gaming Desktop
Service Manual
Computer Model: Inspiron 5675
Regulatory Model: D27M
Regulatory Type: D27M001
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.
Copyright © 2017 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell, EMC, and other
trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks may be
trademarks of their respective owners.
2017 - 05
Rev. A00
Contents
Before working inside your computer........................... 12
Before you begin ..................................................................................... 12
After working inside your computer.............................. 13
Safety instructions....................................................... 14
Recommended tools..................................................... 16
System board components........................................... 17
System board components........................................... 19
Screw list..................................................................... 21
Removing the right-side cover..................................... 24
Procedure................................................................................................24
Replacing the right-side cover..................................... 26
Procedure............................................................................................... 26
Removing the front cover.............................................27
Prerequisites............................................................................................27
Procedure................................................................................................27
Replacing the front cover............................................ 29
Procedure............................................................................................... 29
Post-requisites........................................................................................ 29
3
Removing the slim optical drive................................... 30
Prerequisites........................................................................................... 30
Procedure............................................................................................... 30
Replacing the slim optical drive....................................33
Procedure................................................................................................33
Post-requisites........................................................................................ 33
Installing the optical drive............................................ 34
Prerequisites............................................................................................34
Procedure................................................................................................34
Removing the optical drive...........................................37
Prerequisites............................................................................................37
Procedure................................................................................................37
Replacing the optical drive...........................................39
Procedure............................................................................................... 39
Post-requisites........................................................................................ 39
Removing the light bar.................................................40
Prerequisites........................................................................................... 40
Procedure............................................................................................... 40
Replacing the light bar................................................. 42
Procedure................................................................................................42
Post-requisites........................................................................................ 42
Removing the memory module.....................................43
Prerequisites............................................................................................43
Procedure................................................................................................44
4
Replacing the memory module.....................................46
Procedure............................................................................................... 46
Post-requisites........................................................................................ 47
Removing the front I/O-panel...................................... 48
Prerequisites............................................................................................48
Procedure............................................................................................... 48
Replacing the front I/O-panel.......................................51
Procedure................................................................................................ 51
Post-requisites......................................................................................... 51
Removing the logo board............................................. 52
Prerequisites........................................................................................... 52
Procedure............................................................................................... 52
Replacing the logo board............................................. 54
Procedure............................................................................................... 54
Post-requisites........................................................................................ 54
Removing the front-panel light board.......................... 55
Prerequisites........................................................................................... 55
Procedure............................................................................................... 55
Replacing the front-panel light board...........................58
Procedure............................................................................................... 58
Post-requisites........................................................................................ 58
Removing the solid-state drive.................................... 59
Prerequisites........................................................................................... 59
Procedure............................................................................................... 60
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Replacing the solid-state drive.....................................62
Procedure............................................................................................... 63
Post-requisites........................................................................................ 64
Removing the wireless card......................................... 65
Prerequisites........................................................................................... 65
Procedure............................................................................................... 66
Replacing the wireless card..........................................68
Procedure............................................................................................... 68
Post-requisites........................................................................................ 69
Removing the coin-cell battery.................................... 70
Prerequisites............................................................................................70
Procedure................................................................................................ 71
Replacing the coin-cell battery.....................................73
Procedure................................................................................................73
Post-requisites........................................................................................ 73
Removing the 3.5-inch hard drive.................................74
Prerequisites............................................................................................74
Procedure................................................................................................74
Replacing the 3.5-inch hard drive.................................76
Procedure................................................................................................76
Post-requisites........................................................................................ 76
Removing the 2.5-inch hard drive.................................77
Prerequisites............................................................................................77
Procedure................................................................................................77
6
Replacing the 2.5-inch hard drive.................................79
Procedure................................................................................................79
Post-requisites........................................................................................ 79
Removing the fan.........................................................80
Prerequisites........................................................................................... 80
Procedure............................................................................................... 80
Replacing the fan......................................................... 82
Procedure................................................................................................82
Post-requisites........................................................................................ 82
Removing the graphics card.........................................83
Prerequisites............................................................................................83
Procedure............................................................................................... 83
Procedure............................................................................................... 84
Replacing the graphics card......................................... 87
Procedure................................................................................................87
Procedure................................................................................................87
Post-requisites........................................................................................ 88
Removing the processor fan........................................ 89
Prerequisites........................................................................................... 89
Procedure............................................................................................... 89
Replacing the processor fan.........................................92
Procedure............................................................................................... 92
Post-requisites........................................................................................ 92
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Removing the heat sink................................................93
Prerequisites............................................................................................93
Procedure............................................................................................... 94
Replacing the heat sink................................................95
Procedure............................................................................................... 95
Post-requisites........................................................................................ 95
Removing the processor-cooling assembly.................. 96
Prerequisites........................................................................................... 96
Procedure............................................................................................... 96
Replacing the processor-cooling assembly...................99
Procedure............................................................................................... 99
Post-requisites.......................................................................................100
Removing the processor............................................. 101
Prerequisites...........................................................................................101
Procedure.............................................................................................. 102
Replacing the processor............................................. 104
Procedure..............................................................................................104
Post-requisites.......................................................................................105
Removing the power-supply unit................................ 106
Prerequisites..........................................................................................106
Procedure..............................................................................................106
Replacing the power-supply unit................................ 109
Procedure..............................................................................................109
Post-requisites....................................................................................... 110
8
Removing the top cover...............................................111
Prerequisites............................................................................................111
Procedure................................................................................................111
Replacing the top cover.............................................. 113
Procedure...............................................................................................113
Post-requisites........................................................................................113
Removing the front bezel ........................................... 114
Prerequisites...........................................................................................114
Procedure...............................................................................................114
Replacing the front bezel............................................ 116
Procedure...............................................................................................116
Post-requisites........................................................................................116
Removing the power-button board.............................. 117
Prerequisites........................................................................................... 117
Procedure............................................................................................... 117
Replacing the power-button board............................. 120
Procedure.............................................................................................. 120
Post-requisites.......................................................................................120
Removing the antenna................................................ 121
Prerequisites...........................................................................................121
Procedure...............................................................................................121
Replacing the antenna................................................ 123
Procedure.............................................................................................. 123
Post-requisites.......................................................................................123
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Removing the left-side cover......................................124
Prerequisites.......................................................................................... 124
Procedure.............................................................................................. 125
Replacing the left-side cover...................................... 127
Procedure.............................................................................................. 127
Post-requisites....................................................................................... 127
Removing the bottom cover....................................... 128
Prerequisites.......................................................................................... 128
Procedure.............................................................................................. 128
Replacing the bottom cover....................................... 130
Procedure..............................................................................................130
Post-requisites.......................................................................................130
Removing the rear cover............................................. 131
Prerequisites...........................................................................................131
Procedure...............................................................................................131
Replacing the rear cover.............................................134
Procedure.............................................................................................. 134
Post-requisites.......................................................................................134
Removing the system board....................................... 135
Prerequisites.......................................................................................... 135
Procedure.............................................................................................. 136
Replacing the system board........................................139
Procedure.............................................................................................. 139
Post-requisites.......................................................................................140
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BIOS setup program....................................................141
BIOS overview........................................................................................141
Entering BIOS setup program................................................................. 141
Clearing Forgotten Passwords............................................................... 142
Prerequisites.................................................................................... 142
Procedure........................................................................................ 142
Post-requisites.................................................................................143
Clearing CMOS Settings........................................................................143
Prerequisites.................................................................................... 144
Procedure........................................................................................ 144
Post-requisites.................................................................................145
Flashing the BIOS.......................................................146
Diagnostics.................................................................147
Getting help and contacting Dell.................................149
Self-help resources................................................................................ 149
Contacting Dell...................................................................................... 150
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Identifier GUID-5D3B1051-9384-409A-8D5B-9B53BD496DE8
Status Released
Before working inside your
computer
NOTE: The images in this document may dier from your computer
depending on the conguration you ordered.
Identifier GUID-D1AE8571-3E47-4D09-AD7C-6AB2F8F0541F
Status Released
Before you begin
1 Save and close all open les and exit all open applications.
2 Shut down your computer. Click Start → Power → Shut down.
NOTE: If you are using a dierent operating system, see the
documentation of your operating system for shut-down instructions.
3 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
4 Disconnect all attached network devices and peripherals, such as keyboard,
mouse, and monitor from your computer.
5 Remove any media card and optical disc from your computer, if applicable.
6 After the computer is unplugged, press and hold the power button for 5 seconds
to ground the system board.
12
Identifier GUID-06588814-2678-4667-9FF9-C009F4BCE185
Status Released
After working inside your
computer
CAUTION: Leaving stray or loose screws inside your computer may severely
damage your computer.
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.
13
Identifier GUID-71128823-CE64-4E17-9439-DEE95AF668C4
Status Released
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 more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
WARNING: Disconnect all power sources before opening the computer
cover or panels. After you nish working inside the computer, replace all
covers, panels, and screws before connecting to the electrical outlet.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer, ensure that the work surface is
at and clean.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the components and cards, handle them by
their edges, and avoid touching pins and 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 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.
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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 ports and
connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.
CAUTION: Press and eject any installed card from the media-card reader.
15
Identifier GUID-DEA55279-6FE6-4A1F-A152-21F8A5572B33
Status Released
Recommended tools
The procedures in this document may require the following tools:
• Phillips screwdriver
• Plastic scribe
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Identifier GUID-0FB72875-2CE1-490D-8E55-4083E488BE9E
Status Released
System board components
1 light bar connector 2 processor-power cable connector
3 power-button board cable connector 4 processor-fan cable connector
5 memory module slot 6 USB 3.0 cable connector
7 wireless-card slot 8 USB 2.0 cable connector
9 light bar connector 10 power-supply unit cable connector
11 SATA1 connector 12 USB 3.0 cable connector
13 front chassis fan connector 14 SATA0 connector
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15 SATA2 connector 16 M.2 SATA connector
17 coin-cell battery 18 SATA3 connector
19 processor socket 20 graphics-card slot
21 PCIe slot 2 22 PCIe slot 3
23 PCIe slot 4 24 chassis fan connector
25 front audio connector
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Identifier GUID-30493006-A1BD-460E-A950-203FD4B4E775
Status Released
System board components
For computers shipped with AMD Ryzen 3/Ryzen 5/Ryzen 7 processors
1 light bar connector 2 processor-power cable connector
3 power-button board cable connector 4 processor-fan cable connector
5 memory module slot 6 USB 3.0 cable connector
7 wireless-card slot 8 USB 2.0 cable connector
9 light bar connector 10 power-supply unit cable connector
11 SATA1 connector 12 USB 3.1 (Type-C) cable connector
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13 USB 3.0 cable connector 14 front chassis fan connector
15 SATA0 connector 16 SATA2 connector
17 M.2 SATA connector 18 coin-cell battery
19 SATA4 connector 20 SATA3 connector
21 processor socket 22 graphics-card slot
23 PCIe slot 2 24 PCIe slot 3
25 PCIe slot 4 26 chassis fan connector
27 front audio connector
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Identifier GUID-789AF2C8-1745-435F-947E-DB7581BEF8E6
Status Released
Screw list
The following table provides the list of screws that are used for securing dierent
components to the computer.
Table 1. Screw list
Component Secured to Screw type Quantity Screw image
Right-side
cover
Chassis 6-32UNCx6.3 2
Light bar Chassis M3x5 1
Solid-state
drive
System board M2x3.5 1
Front panel
light board
Chassis M3x5 1
Logo board Chassis M3x5 2
Wireless card System board M2x3.5 1
3.5” hard drive Chassis 6-32UNCx3.6 2
Hard-drive
bracket
Hard drive 6-32UNCx3.6 4
2.5” hard drive Chassis 6-32UNCx3.6 1
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Component Secured to Screw type Quantity Screw image
Hard-drive
bracket
Hard drive M3x3.5 4
Graphics-card
bracket (only
with
computers
shipped with
AMD Ryzen 3/
Ryzen 5/
Ryzen 7
processors)
Chassis 6-32UNCx3.6 2
Graphics card Chassis 6-32UNCX3.6 1 (only with
computers
shipped with
AMD Quad-
Core APU
processors)
2 (only with
computers
shipped with
AMD Ryzen 3/
Ryzen 5/
Ryzen 7
processors)
Fan (only with
computers
shipped with
AMD Ryzen 3/
Ryzen 5/
Ryzen 7
processors)
Chassis 6-32UNCx3.6 1
Power-supply
unit
Chassis 6-32UNCx6.3 4
Front cover Chassis 6-32UNCX3.6 1
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Component Secured to Screw type Quantity Screw image
Optical drive Chassis M3x5 1
Front I/O panel Chassis M3x5 2
Top cover Chassis M3x5 1
Front bezel Chassis M3x5 11
Antenna Chassis M3x5 2
Left-side cover Chassis M3x5 2
Bottom cover Chassis M3x5 3
Top bracket Chassis M3x5 2
System board Chassis 6-32UNCx6.3 8
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Identifier GUID-32920A3D-EF37-460E-B64C-7149A8013426
Status Released
Removing the right-side cover
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Identifier GUID-FDE02A8E-D1D8-4715-84E7-135C5599D81D
Status Released
Procedure
1 Remove the two screws (6-32UNCx6.3) that secure the cover to the chassis.
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2 Release the computer cover by sliding it towards the back of the computer and
lift the cover o the chassis.
25
Identifier GUID-1C3945D8-E66C-4259-9384-C8C7E07F7495
Status Released
Replacing the right-side cover
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Identifier GUID-AE843551-0009-44F8-850F-F3C82AA12173
Status Released
Procedure
1 Align the tabs on the computer cover with the slots on the chassis and slide it
towards the front of the computer.
2 Replace the two screws (6-32UNCx6.3) that secure the computer cover to the
chassis.
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Identifier GUID-F7138A23-9ABB-482C-B241-7FB96F36417B
Status Released
Removing the front cover
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Identifier GUID-1631ACD3-92F3-4946-AEAD-FF882430ADEE
Status Released
Prerequisites
Remove the right-side cover.
Identifier GUID-E801D239-4162-4E97-95F9-0D3A119427F9
Status Released
Procedure
1 Remove the screw (6-32UNCx3.6) that secures the front cover to the chassis.
27
2 Grasp and release the front cover tabs sequentially from the top, by moving
them outward from the front bezel.
28
Identifier GUID-44D4910E-043B-495A-A75E-DCBD5E9F4C43
Status Released
Replacing the front cover
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Identifier GUID-DFAAB95D-7FA7-4F38-A607-DD3EC00CDD4C
Status Released
Procedure
1 Align and insert the front-cover tabs into the front-panel slots and snap into
place.
2 Replace the screw (6-32UNCx3.6) that secures the front cover to the chassis.
Identifier GUID-8242C53A-B8DC-4B1A-B0E1-4631712DC2AC
Status Released
Post-requisites
Replace the right-side cover.
29
Identifier GUID-47896E9F-B3AA-4486-93CC-B381C3032AFB
Status Released
Removing the slim optical drive
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Identifier GUID-6504958B-E9AE-45B7-8C36-250B50B118C4
Status Released
Prerequisites
1 Remove the right-side cover.
2 Remove the front cover.
Identifier GUID-AC2A27D9-4A33-43D5-8589-A29EB436959F
Status Released
Procedure
1 Disconnect the power cable from the optical drive.
2 Disconnect the data cable from the optical drive.
30
3 Pull to slide the slim optical-drive assembly out through the front of the
computer.
4 Using your nger tips, pry the slim optical-drive bracket from the optical drive.
31
5 Lift the slim optical-drive assembly o the slim optical-drive bracket.
6 Remove the slim optical-drive bezel from the optical drive.
32
Identifier GUID-3856FF46-1B1F-4FC1-AB5B-4269FED00B90
Status Released
Replacing the slim optical drive
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Identifier GUID-87E3100B-0046-4D1C-9EE2-3EE84BAFA8BB
Status Released
Procedure
1 Align and snap the slim optical-drive bezel to the optical drive.
2 Place the slim optical-drive assembly on the slim optical-drive bracket and snap
the slim optical-drive assembly in place.
3 Slide the slim optical-drive assembly into the slim optical-drive bay through the
front of the computer.
4 Connect the data cable and power cable to the optical drive.
Identifier GUID-20BB6126-46D1-491E-A5CF-F259EFDC85F9
Status Released
Post-requisites
1 Replace the front cover.
2 Replace the right-side cover.
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Identifier GUID-0FBC2374-7C65-40A1-BABA-011A9314D6FA
Status Released
Installing the optical drive
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Identifier GUID-A96D7521-0DDD-4E38-B774-04ED544695CA
Status Released
Prerequisites
1 Remove the right-side cover.
2 Remove the slim optical drive.
Identifier GUID-9FC7EAAD-A905-4C34-AA2F-F5F7DCD0A022
Status Released
Procedure
1 Using a screwdriver, loosen the ller plate that is secured to the chassis.
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2 Remove the ller plate from the chassis.
3 Slide the optical drive into the optical-drive bay through the front of the
computer.
4 Remove the screw (M3) from the chassis and replace that to secure the optical
drive to the chassis.
5 Connect the power cable to the optical drive.
35
6 Connect the data cable to the optical drive.
36
Identifier GUID-5F25DB7E-BE9A-49D8-A32A-AAD2A7EDBB9E
Status Released
Removing the optical drive
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Identifier GUID-6504958B-E9AE-45B7-8C36-250B50B118C4
Status Released
Prerequisites
1 Remove the right-side cover.
2 Remove the front cover.
Identifier GUID-F95C0C2D-7BD2-4BEF-9A49-1F27149D09F9
Status Released
Procedure
1 Disconnect the data cable from the optical drive.
2 Disconnect the power cable from the optical drive.
3 Remove the screw (M3x5) that secures the optical drive to the chassis.
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4 Push to slide the optical drive out through the front of the computer.
38
Identifier GUID-01750DAC-3408-4912-B936-7DAA79351AA9
Status Released
Replacing the optical drive
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Identifier GUID-A624C137-3F8E-4448-B8C0-AF1A75F3AF94
Status Released
Procedure
1 Slide the optical drive into the optical-drive bay through the front of the
computer.
2 Replace the screw (M3x5) that secures the optical drive to the chassis.
3 Connect the data cable and power cable to the optical drive.
Identifier GUID-20BB6126-46D1-491E-A5CF-F259EFDC85F9
Status Released
Post-requisites
1 Replace the front cover.
2 Replace the right-side cover.
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Identifier GUID-D2D3628D-0E08-458C-8A93-86FADC96720D
Status Released
Removing the light bar
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Identifier GUID-1631ACD3-92F3-4946-AEAD-FF882430ADEE
Status Released
Prerequisites
Remove the right-side cover.
Identifier GUID-8B9E9AA4-9CF0-49C0-A7D8-A9D122215450
Status Released
Procedure
1 Disconnect the light bar cable from its connector on the chassis.
2 Remove the screw (M3x5) that secures the light bar to the chassis.
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3 Slide and remove the light bar from the chassis.
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Identifier GUID-05D548D8-E9E9-4FDF-A31B-CA1DF3FEA570
Status Released
Replacing the light bar
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Identifier GUID-CCC9ECE1-F07B-4761-97AE-E3603B1CD91F
Status Released
Procedure
1 Align and slide the light bar into the slot on the chassis.
2 Replace the screw (M3x5) that secures the light bar to the chassis.
3 Connect the light bar cable to its connector on the chassis.
Identifier GUID-8242C53A-B8DC-4B1A-B0E1-4631712DC2AC
Status Released
Post-requisites
Replace the right-side cover.
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Identifier GUID-4290FDC0-A098-4D76-91B1-4DB14D54CD01
Status Released
Removing the memory module
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Identifier GUID-1631ACD3-92F3-4946-AEAD-FF882430ADEE
Status Released
Prerequisites
Remove the right-side cover.
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Identifier GUID-DFA59FFD-53E9-4E5B-B5FC-C15AF5C8FFFE
Status Released
Procedure
1 Place the computer with the side-chassis facing up and locate the memory card
slot on the system board.
2 Using your ngertips, spread apart the securing clip at each end of the memory-
module slot until the memory module pops up.
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3 Slide and remove the memory module from the memory-module slot.
NOTE: If the memory module is dicult to remove, gently ease the
memory module back and forth to remove it from the slot.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module, hold the memory
module by the edges. Do not touch the components on the memory
module.
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Identifier GUID-74047A37-7618-4FC3-8768-7B6A31495EB9
Status Released
Replacing the memory module
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Identifier GUID-32C750AB-60D0-4A3A-9FE9-CF69AB3BAB27
Status Released
Procedure
1 Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on the memory-module slot
and insert the memory module into the memory-module slot.
2 Press the memory module down until it clicks into place.
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Identifier GUID-386CBA0B-93A8-4910-8394-48CEEC6AEE60
Status Released
Removing the front I/O-panel
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Identifier GUID-6504958B-E9AE-45B7-8C36-250B50B118C4
Status Released
Prerequisites
1 Remove the right-side cover.
2 Remove the front cover.
Identifier GUID-00487A2E-EE48-49F4-9AAD-636BBBD2A7D5
Status Released
Procedure
1 Disconnect the front-audio cable from the system board.
2 Disconnect the USB 2.0 cable from the system board.
3 Disconnect the media-card reader cable from the system board.
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4 Disconnect the USB 3.0 cable from the system board.
5 Remove the two screws (M3x5) that secures the front I/O panel to the chassis.
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6 Pull out the front I/O panel along with the cables, through the front of the
computer.
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Identifier GUID-A8A1636E-383F-4859-AA91-CA545C7341DF
Status Released
Replacing the front I/O-panel
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Identifier GUID-E3670601-85A3-4326-BDDC-85F92EA43468
Status Released
Procedure
1 Slide the front I/O panel into the front I/O panel bay through the front of the
computer.
2 Replace the two screws (M3x5) that secures the front I/O panel to the chassis.
3 Connect the front-audio cable, USB 2.0 cable, USB 3.0 cable and media-card
reader cable to the system board.
Identifier GUID-20BB6126-46D1-491E-A5CF-F259EFDC85F9
Status Released
Post-requisites
1 Replace the front cover.
2 Replace the right-side cover.
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Identifier GUID-1328A5E6-93D4-47C3-BD7C-DC41AE7FEBB5
Status Released
Removing the logo board
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Identifier GUID-6504958B-E9AE-45B7-8C36-250B50B118C4
Status Released
Prerequisites
1 Remove the right-side cover.
2 Remove the front cover.
Identifier GUID-167D3989-93A4-419C-BA84-78147C93F6BB
Status Released
Procedure
1 Disconnect the logo-board cable from the logo board.
2 Disconnect the two screws (M3x5) that secures the logo board to the chassis.
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3 Remove the logo board from the chassis.
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Identifier GUID-5D4718A2-DEBB-4ABC-9F1F-7E0853060193
Status Released
Replacing the logo board
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Identifier GUID-B9ACF42E-3D66-433F-AD31-F54B96224D31
Status Released
Procedure
1 Align the logo board with the slot on the chassis and replace the two screws
(M3x5) that secures the logo board to the chassis.
2 Connect the logo-board cable to the logo board.
Identifier GUID-20BB6126-46D1-491E-A5CF-F259EFDC85F9
Status Released
Post-requisites
1 Replace the front cover.
2 Replace the right-side cover.
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Identifier GUID-4AE1D4BE-B8A9-400E-BCB8-B327BA228587
Status Released
Removing the front-panel light
board
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Identifier GUID-6504958B-E9AE-45B7-8C36-250B50B118C4
Status Released
Prerequisites
1 Remove the right-side cover.
2 Remove the front cover.
Identifier GUID-D4DE9476-2C10-44F7-8B64-7BB8D038B1CC
Status Released
Procedure
1 Disconnect the front panel light-board cable from the system board.
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2 Remove the front panel light-board cable from the routing guides on the chassis.
3 Press the tab and disconnect the front light bar cable from the logo board.
4 Remove the screw (M3x5) that secures the front panel light-board to the
chassis.
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5 Remove the front panel light-board from the chassis.
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Identifier GUID-A8335674-D604-4255-AABC-E12C2241F994
Status Released
Replacing the front-panel light
board
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Identifier GUID-D1748F4F-A4A8-4987-BCA0-CD438F74F7ED
Status Released
Procedure
1 Align the front panel light-board cable to the slot on the chassis.
2 Replace the screw (M3x5) that secures the front panel light-board to the
chassis.
3 Connect the front panel light-board cable to the logo board.
4 Route the cables through the routing guides on the chassis and connect the
front panel light-board cable to the system board.
Identifier GUID-20BB6126-46D1-491E-A5CF-F259EFDC85F9
Status Released
Post-requisites
1 Replace the front cover.
2 Replace the right-side cover.
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Identifier GUID-1C25F362-25CF-40CD-8A9B-2B98FB94F5FC
Status Released
Removing the solid-state drive
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Solid-state drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the
solid-state drive.
CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not remove the solid-state drive while the
computer is in sleep or on state.
Identifier GUID-1631ACD3-92F3-4946-AEAD-FF882430ADEE
Status Released
Prerequisites
Remove the right-side cover.
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Identifier GUID-F2146D9F-F2E2-4CB2-B5CE-0E257EBF58A0
Status Released
Procedure
1 Locate the solid-state drive slot on the system board.
2 Remove the screw (M2x3.5) that secures the solid-state drive to the system
board.
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3 Slide and lift the solid-state drive o the system board.
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Identifier GUID-792E5316-8EFA-4894-AE68-995416D3FD47
Status Released
Replacing the solid-state drive
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Solid-state drives are fragile. Exercise care when handling the
solid-state drive.
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Identifier GUID-6650A96E-1D81-465F-8F44-5C890DA79F44
Status Released
Procedure
1 Adhere the thermal pad to the system board.
NOTE: Applicable only for computers that are shipped with AMD Ryzen
3/Ryzen 5/Ryzen 7 processors.
2 Align the notch on the solid-state drive with the tab on the solid-state drive slot.
3 Insert the solid-state drive at a 45-degree angle into the solid-state drive slot.
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Identifier GUID-4AF7A7F4-79DC-43F4-A4DF-63362F890FB6
Status Released
Removing the wireless card
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Identifier GUID-1631ACD3-92F3-4946-AEAD-FF882430ADEE
Status Released
Prerequisites
Remove the right-side cover.
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Identifier GUID-A96E6565-9F0D-49A4-9C31-203E1174655B
Status Released
Procedure
1 Locate the wireless card on the system board.
2 Remove the screw (M2x3.5) that secures the wireless card to the system board.
3 Lift the wireless-card bracket o the wireless card.
4 Disconnect the antenna cables from the wireless card.
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5 Slide and remove the wireless card from the wireless-card slot.
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Identifier GUID-94E88AEC-6F12-4B0E-AA6A-B28D8E200225
Status Released
Replacing the wireless card
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Identifier GUID-3F279C95-9087-4E9A-A39B-9BFAAC527D1C
Status Released
Procedure
1 Align the notch on the wireless card with the tab on the wireless-card slot and
slide the wireless card at an angle into the wireless-card slot.
2 Connect the antenna cables to the wireless card.
3 Place the wireless-card bracket over the wireless card.
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Identifier GUID-30EEBC49-DE3E-4C3F-8226-86CE5F32F388
Status Released
Removing the coin-cell battery
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Removing the coin-cell battery resets the BIOS setup program’s
settings to default. It is recommended that you note the BIOS setup
program’s settings before removing the coin-cell battery.
Identifier GUID-1631ACD3-92F3-4946-AEAD-FF882430ADEE
Status Released
Prerequisites
Remove the right-side cover.
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Identifier GUID-7D9E6047-0114-44CF-B114-7332A7F15AF4
Status Released
Procedure
1 Locate the coin-cell battery on the system board.
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2 Using a plastic scribe, pry the coin-cell battery out of its socket.
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Identifier GUID-5E22F4A0-F01F-4522-8155-BE22A8CA6E5F
Status Released
Replacing the coin-cell battery
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Identifier GUID-3B0C543D-78BF-49F1-86D8-3EE8B3A25B47
Status Released
Procedure
Insert the coin-cell battery into the battery socket with the positive side facing up,
and snap the battery into place.
Identifier GUID-8242C53A-B8DC-4B1A-B0E1-4631712DC2AC
Status Released
Post-requisites
Replace the right-side cover.
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Identifier GUID-7E6BEE2D-7C06-4C03-9249-AC21E7E6D309
Status Released
Removing the 3.5-inch hard drive
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Identifier GUID-1631ACD3-92F3-4946-AEAD-FF882430ADEE
Status Released
Prerequisites
Remove the right-side cover.
Identifier GUID-7F30ABD3-B403-45CF-B222-2B673D46B2E5
Status Released
Procedure
1 Disconnect the power cable from the hard drive.
2 Disconnect the data cable from the hard drive.
3 Remove two screws (6-32UNCx3.6) that secure the hard-drive assembly to the
side-chassis.
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4 Lift the hard-drive assembly out of the slot on the side-chassis.
5 Remove the four screws (6-32UNCx3.6) that secure the hard-drive bracket to
the hard drive.
6 Lift the hard drive o the hard-drive bracket.
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Identifier GUID-3D8BE5D4-4E0C-4F44-80AA-09DA16493D7B
Status Released
Replacing the 3.5-inch hard drive
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Identifier GUID-CD781F95-A833-4011-A61B-F2786319DE00
Status Released
Procedure
1 Place the hard drive in the hard-drive bracket.
2 Align the screw holes on the hard drive with the screw holes on the hard-drive
bracket.
3 Replace the four screws (6-32UNCx3.6) that secure the hard-drive bracket to
the hard drive.
4 Slide the hard-drive assembly into the slot on the side-chassis and replace the
two screws (6-32UNCx3.6) that secure the hard-drive assembly to the side-
chassis.
5 Connect the data cables and the power cables to the hard drive.
Identifier GUID-8242C53A-B8DC-4B1A-B0E1-4631712DC2AC
Status Released
Post-requisites
Replace the right-side cover.
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Identifier GUID-98B8DA6D-EA14-47F7-86D4-91DF5D12C560
Status Released
Removing the 2.5-inch hard drive
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Identifier GUID-1631ACD3-92F3-4946-AEAD-FF882430ADEE
Status Released
Prerequisites
Remove the right-side cover.
Identifier GUID-BB07406A-E079-4F1E-BD71-24FA04117D50
Status Released
Procedure
1 Disconnect the power cable from the 3.5-inch hard drive.
2 Disconnect the power cable from the 2.5-inch hard drive.
3 Disconnect the data cable from the 3.5-inch hard drive.
4 Disconnect the data cable from the 2.5-inch hard drive.
5 Remove the screw (6-32UNCx3.6) that secures the hard-drive assembly to the
side-chassis.
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6 Lift the hard-drive assembly from the side-chassis.
NOTE: Note the orientation of the hard drive so that you can replace it
correctly.
7 Remove the four screws (M3x3.5) that secure the hard-drive bracket to the
hard drive.
8 Lift the hard drive o the hard-drive bracket.
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Identifier GUID-B83E85DF-CF65-40DB-AD70-4C901CB1BC1A
Status Released
Replacing the 2.5-inch hard drive
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Identifier GUID-9969A885-FB95-48A4-92E6-B956050BB5B8
Status Released
Procedure
1 Place the hard drive in the hard-drive bracket.
2 Align the screw holes on the hard drive with the screw holes on the hard-drive
bracket.
3 Replace the four screws (M3x3.5) that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard
drive.
4 Slide the hard-drive assembly into the slot on the side-chassis and replace the
screw (6-32UNCx3.6) that secures the hard-drive assembly to the side-chassis.
5 Connect the data cables and the power cables to the hard drive.
Identifier GUID-8242C53A-B8DC-4B1A-B0E1-4631712DC2AC
Status Released
Post-requisites
Replace the right-side cover.
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Identifier GUID-FAA962E5-AD4D-4E85-BCA3-D99993D9AFD2
Status Released
Removing the fan
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Identifier GUID-1631ACD3-92F3-4946-AEAD-FF882430ADEE
Status Released
Prerequisites
Remove the right-side cover.
Identifier GUID-E14A124C-43A2-478E-B5DC-FE3245374CF5
Status Released
Procedure
NOTE: Note the orientation of the fan while removing the so that you can
replace it correctly.
1 Remove the system-fan cable from the system board.
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2 Pull the system fan to release it from the rubber grommets on the chassis and
remove the fan from the chassis.
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Identifier GUID-2596AFC0-F1E8-4A0E-A603-7D2CFE582ECE
Status Released
Replacing the fan
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Identifier GUID-F76DD993-EC46-4DFD-B23A-8474FC549B7A
Status Released
Procedure
1 Align the slots on the system fan with the rubber grommets on chassis.
2 Route the rubber grommets through the slots on system fan and pull the rubber
grommets until the fan snaps into position.
3 Connect the system-fan cable to the system board.
Identifier GUID-8242C53A-B8DC-4B1A-B0E1-4631712DC2AC
Status Released
Post-requisites
Replace the right-side cover.
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Identifier GUID-B4F677A5-AC31-4D04-888C-5BEF42FDA20E
Status Released
Removing the graphics card
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Identifier GUID-1631ACD3-92F3-4946-AEAD-FF882430ADEE
Status Released
Prerequisites
Remove the right-side cover.
Identifier GUID-B2389986-C5D2-4C99-840E-3C92575612C4
Status Released
Procedure
1 Remove the screw (6-32UNCx3.6) that secures the graphics card to the chassis.
2 Push the securing tab on the PCIe slot away from the graphics card, grasp the
card by its top corner, and ease it out of the slot.
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3 Lift the graphics card o the computer.
Identifier GUID-E739510C-F979-4B0F-9E14-4A3F7E8D4237
Status Released
Procedure
Only with computers shipped with AMD Ryzen 3/Ryzen 5/Ryzen 7 processors
1 Remove the two screws (6-32UNCx3.6) that secures the graphics-card bracket
to the chassis.
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2 Lift the graphics-card bracket o the chassis.
3 Press the tab and disconnect the graphics-card cable from the graphics card.
4 Remove the two screws (6-32UNCx3.6) that secures the graphics card to the
chassis.
5 Push the securing tab on the PCIe slot away from the graphics card, grasp the
card by its top corner, and ease it out of the slot.
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6 Lift the graphics card o the computer.
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Identifier GUID-B39A6E88-5BE8-4905-936B-086878866EBD
Status Released
Replacing the graphics card
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Identifier GUID-C9649708-F58C-4617-9929-7882603C8259
Status Released
Procedure
1 Align the graphics card with the slot on the chassis.
2 Align and place the graphics card into the slot on system board and press down
rmly until the graphics card snaps into place.
3 Replace the screw (6-32UNCx3.6) that secures the graphics card to the chassis.
Identifier GUID-18E03B03-9F85-4F4B-BCF8-AFD70DA271BA
Status Released
Procedure
Only with computers shipped with AMD Ryzen 3/Ryzen 5/Ryzen 7 processors
1 Align the graphics card with the slot on the chassis.
2 Align and place the graphics card into the slot on system board and press down
rmly until the graphics card snaps into place.
3 Replace the two screws (6-32UNCx3.6) that secure the graphics card to the
chassis.
4 Connect the graphics-card cable to the graphics card.
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5 Align the tab on the graphics-card bracket to the slot on the chassis.
6 Align the screw holes on the graphics-card bracket to the screw holes on the
chassis and replace the two screws (6-32UNCx3.6) that secures the graphics-
card bracket to the chassis.
Identifier GUID-8242C53A-B8DC-4B1A-B0E1-4631712DC2AC
Status Released
Post-requisites
Replace the right-side cover.
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Identifier GUID-9D88E0F2-A7B3-454C-8EB2-7822ECA4EA27
Status Released
Removing the processor fan
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Identifier GUID-1631ACD3-92F3-4946-AEAD-FF882430ADEE
Status Released
Prerequisites
Remove the right-side cover.
Identifier GUID-488387E0-AF3A-4711-9113-9E8895697E69
Status Released
Procedure
1 Disconnect the processor-fan cable from the system board.
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2 Lift the release-lever on the heat sink.
3 Press the lever and release it from the securing tabs on both sides of the
processor.
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4 Lift the processor fan and heat-sink assembly o the system board.
5 Remove the four screws (M3x7.26) that secures the processor fan to the heat-
sink assembly.
6 Lift the processor fan from the heat-sink.
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Identifier GUID-2FF685C4-775F-4421-B5A2-1A756F240756
Status Released
Replacing the processor fan
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Identifier GUID-84145110-4A74-43A6-95CA-83E96419C571
Status Released
Procedure
1 Align the screw holes on the processor fan with the screw holes on the heat sink.
2 Replace the four screws (M3x7.26) that secure the processor fan to the heat
sink.
3 Align the processor fan and heat-sink assembly to the slot on the processor.
4 Align the slots on the release-lever with the securing tabs on both sides of the
processor.
5 Pivot the release-lever backwards and secure processor fan and heat-sink
assembly on the processor.
6 Connect the processor-fan cable to the system board.
Identifier GUID-8242C53A-B8DC-4B1A-B0E1-4631712DC2AC
Status Released
Post-requisites
Replace the right-side cover.
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Identifier GUID-3AE08A92-614C-4411-90FB-8693F1DE2634
Status Released
Removing the heat sink
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
WARNING: The heat sink may become hot during normal operation. Allow
sucient time for the heat sink to cool before you touch it.
CAUTION: For maximum cooling of the processor, do not touch the heat
transfer areas on the heat sink. The oils in your skin can reduce the heat
transfer capability of the thermal grease.
Identifier GUID-BE0067B0-2DD1-42BA-902C-2A99D7A3DC07
Status Released
Prerequisites
1 Remove the right-side cover.
2 Remove the processor fan.
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Identifier GUID-B04B35C9-1A98-465B-97C0-92FEC835BEE6
Status Released
Procedure
After performing all the above steps, you are left with the heat sink.
94
Identifier GUID-69332260-F504-4C70-A535-1E11124CC185
Status Released
Replacing the heat sink
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Incorrect alignment of the heat sink can damage the system
board and processor.
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.
Identifier GUID-2947850A-CFD1-461E-B621-BB9E30219CF1
Status Released
Procedure
Place the heat sink on a clean and at surface.
Identifier GUID-EC650DC9-3B25-4A3A-A4CF-C2F7CD90E8D5
Status Released
Post-requisites
1 Replace the processor fan.
2 Replace the right-side cover.
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Identifier GUID-42E021FE-5B0C-47BB-9498-D96D8CF3292E
Status Released
Removing the processor-cooling
assembly
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Identifier GUID-AECECAF7-686B-4CB5-978D-1B3C8E9C8840
Status Released
Prerequisites
Only with computers shipped with AMD Ryzen 3/Ryzen 5/Ryzen 7 processors
Remove the right-side cover.
Identifier GUID-50C6DDF3-A2F9-4431-9104-D22FFF75260C
Status Released
Procedure
Only with computers shipped with AMD Ryzen 3/Ryzen 5/Ryzen 7 processors
1 Disconnect the fan cable from the system board.
2 Disconnect the processor-cooling assembly cable from the system board.
3 In sequential order (as indicated on the processor-cooling assembly), loosen the
captive screws that secure the processor-cooling assembly to the system board.
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4 Remove the screw (6-32UNCx3.6) that secures the fan to the chassis.
5 Lift and release the fan from the chassis.
97
6 Lift the processor-cooling assembly along with the fan o the system board.
98
Identifier GUID-CE8A03B5-BE37-480B-91AD-AD42D7FAEB6A
Status Released
Replacing the processor-cooling
assembly
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Identifier GUID-72F84966-7F26-4E5E-A1AC-C50ED21CF66B
Status Released
Procedure
Only with computers shipped with AMD Ryzen 3/Ryzen 5/Ryzen 7 processors
1 Align the captive screws on the processor-cooling assembly with the slot on the
system board.
2 In sequential order (as indicated on the processor-cooling assembly), tighten the
captive screws that secure the processor-cooling assembly to the system board.
3 Align the tabs on the fan with the slots on the chassis and place the fan in
position.
4 Replace the screw (6-32UNCx3.6) that secures the fan to the chassis.
5 Connect the processor-cooling assembly cable to the system board.
6 Connect the fan cable to the system board.
99
Identifier GUID-54026723-901E-49A7-9E20-7404ECA98BFB
Status Released
Removing the processor
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Identifier GUID-BE0067B0-2DD1-42BA-902C-2A99D7A3DC07
Status Released
Prerequisites
1 Remove the right-side cover.
2 Remove the processor fan.
101
Identifier GUID-4EBC7A31-BFBB-4CDF-95B1-EF2A6F53B380
Status Released
Procedure
1 Locate the processor on the system board.
2 Press the release lever down and then push it away from the processor to
release it from the tab.
3 Extend the release lever completely and open the processor cover.
102
4 Lift the processor o the processor socket.
103
Identifier GUID-08EA64DA-0940-45B5-9DEF-7609F5E6BB53
Status Released
Replacing the processor
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: If either the processor or the heat sink is replaced, use the
thermal grease provided in the kit to ensure that thermal conductivity is
achieved.
NOTE: A new processor ships with a thermal pad in the package. In some
cases, the processor may ship with the thermal pad attached to it.
Identifier GUID-9D3E0464-50A1-4A5D-A720-B60D22F77512
Status Released
Procedure
1 Ensure that the release lever on the processor socket is fully extended in the
open position.
CAUTION: The pin-1 corner of the processor has a triangle that aligns
with the triangle on the pin-1 corner on the processor socket. When the
processor is properly seated, all four corners are aligned at the same
height. If one or more corners of the processor are higher than the
others, the processor is not seated properly.
2 Align the notches on the processor with the tabs on the processor socket and
place the processor in the processor socket.
CAUTION: Ensure that the processor-cover notch is positioned
underneath the alignment post.
104
Identifier GUID-1F397551-A024-4EA9-8C08-8B7FDE9D50D9
Status Released
Removing the power-supply unit
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Identifier GUID-1631ACD3-92F3-4946-AEAD-FF882430ADEE
Status Released
Prerequisites
Remove the right-side cover.
Identifier GUID-9CCC06C5-5DFE-4A5C-A3E2-52106D56F9FD
Status Released
Procedure
NOTE: Note the routing of the cables while removing the power-supply unit
so that you can replace them correctly.
NOTE: Remove the cables from the routing guides on the chassis to avoid
potential damage to the cables.
NOTE: Disconnect the power cables from their extensions.
1 Disconnect the power cable from the optical drive.
2 Press the securing clip and disconnect the power-supply unit cable from the
processor-power cable.
3 Press the securing clip and disconnect the power-supply unit cable from the
system board.
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4 Disconnect the power cables from the hard disks.
NOTE: For computers with graphics card, disconnect the power cable
from the graphics card.
5 Remove the four screws (6-32UNCx6.3) that secure the power-supply unit to
the chassis.
107
6 Press the clamp and slide the power-supply unit towards the front of the chassis
and lift the power-supply unit, along with the cables, o the chassis.
108
Identifier GUID-CCFAEC7A-D969-4E76-B806-44830D484EDD
Status Released
Replacing the power-supply unit
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Identifier GUID-19C93B2E-34F3-46F1-9900-4FB4EE3302B9
Status Released
Procedure
1 Place the power supply on the chassis.
2 Slide the power-supply unit towards the back of the chassis until it snaps into
place.
3 Align the screw holes on the power-supply unit with the screw holes on the
chassis.
4 Replace the four screws (6-32UNCx6.3) that secure the power-supply unit to
the chassis.
5 Route the power-supply unit cables through the routing guides on the chassis.
6 Connect the power cables to their extensions.
7 Connect the processor-power cable and system-board power cable to the
system board.
8 Connect the power cables to the hard drives and optical drive.
NOTE: For computers with graphics card, connect the power cable to
the graphics card.
109
Identifier GUID-3F6153AE-D9C1-4062-B211-E93EC9AE091F
Status Released
Removing the top cover
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Identifier GUID-1631ACD3-92F3-4946-AEAD-FF882430ADEE
Status Released
Prerequisites
Remove the right-side cover.
Identifier GUID-8AE19C8D-3E07-48F6-8ACB-1D18934DABA2
Status Released
Procedure
1 Remove the screw (M3x5) that secures the top cover to the chassis.
111
2 Slide the top cover towards the backside of the chassis and remove the top
cover from the chassis.
112
Identifier GUID-8C492B5B-B5ED-4E67-9666-D18E8041AFFB
Status Released
Replacing the top cover
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Identifier GUID-EDE4C465-9C95-42A8-A19E-1746EAA9DCF1
Status Released
Procedure
1 Align the tabs on the top cover with the slots on the chassis.
2 Slide the top cover towards the front of the chassis and secure the top cover in
place.
3 Replace the screw (M3x5) that secures the top cover to the chassis.
Identifier GUID-8242C53A-B8DC-4B1A-B0E1-4631712DC2AC
Status Released
Post-requisites
Replace the right-side cover.
113
Identifier GUID-E782B6FD-6208-4460-8AD1-2CF3F3D81247
Status Released
Removing the front bezel
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Identifier GUID-E59E0BC3-EB59-4428-B571-13DBE9E646AD
Status Released
Prerequisites
1 Remove the right-side cover.
2 Remove the front cover.
3 Remove the slim optical drive.
4 Remove the front I/O panel.
5 Remove the logo board.
6 Remove the front-panel light board.
7 Remove the light bar.
8 Remove the top cover.
Identifier GUID-609C00B7-4338-458A-A9EA-9ED7F2B0ACDC
Status Released
Procedure
1 Place the computer in the standing position and remove the 11 screws (M3x5)
that secure the front bezel to the chassis.
114
2 Remove the front bezel from the chassis.
115
Identifier GUID-60F23EC0-94F6-45C6-B6CD-17F914DA5206
Status Released
Replacing the front bezel
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Identifier GUID-B853ADE3-B5F6-4FD6-B480-85F8D4F702BF
Status Released
Procedure
1 Align the front bezel to the slots on the chassis.
2 Replace the 11 screws (M3x5) that secure the front bezel to the chassis and
place the computer with the side-chassis facing up.
Identifier GUID-A90586B5-61B4-4B52-8254-5580D6F717EE
Status Released
Post-requisites
1 Replace the top cover.
2 Replace the light bar.
3 Replace the front-panel light board.
4 Replace the logo board.
5 Replace the front I/O panel.
6 Replace the slim optical drive
7 Replace the front cover.
8 Replace the right-side cover.
116
Identifier GUID-A35BD2D5-B3B3-4708-AF1C-D61C58B9F952
Status Released
Removing the power-button
board
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Identifier GUID-EAC5C624-90F9-4EC5-B1C4-09F36F7AFB3D
Status Released
Prerequisites
1 Remove the right-side cover.
2 Remove the front cover.
3 Remove the slim optical drive
4 Remove the top cover.
Identifier GUID-FDCE4B9E-5EFE-42A5-8C24-3DEB7EA5786D
Status Released
Procedure
1 Disconnect the power-button cable from the system board.
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2 Remove the power-button cable from the routing guides on the chassis.
3 Press the tab on the power-button board to release the module from the top
panel.
118
4 Remove the power-button board along with its cable through the slot on the top
panel.
119
Identifier GUID-FBA68EE4-1E13-4F28-9B84-362694B97060
Status Released
Replacing the power-button
board
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Identifier GUID-7B8622B6-1B04-4F8B-8562-2073F98222B5
Status Released
Procedure
1 Route the power-button board cable through the slot on the top panel.
2 Align and snap the power-button module into the slot on the top panel.
3 Route the power-button board cable through the routing guides on the chassis.
4 Connect the power-button board cable to the system board.
Identifier GUID-83DC91C4-C1A4-4F8C-8645-FCB3A20EADC6
Status Released
Post-requisites
1 Replace the top cover.
2 Replace the slim optical drive.
3 Replace the front cover.
4 Replace the right-side cover.
120
Identifier GUID-C93E16BC-C281-4F9C-BCD1-FBC4C1863FA6
Status Released
Removing the antenna
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Identifier GUID-C3BA5FE1-0F96-455A-BC72-DFBA39E17E49
Status Released
Prerequisites
1 Remove the right-side cover.
2 Remove the wireless card.
Identifier GUID-2D5B5663-E942-4CF0-A5B8-E18B188A66C0
Status Released
Procedure
NOTE: Note the routing and the colour of antenna cables while removing
them so that you can replace them correctly.
1 Remove the screw (M3x5) that secures the antenna cables to the chassis.
2 Peel the tape that secures the antenna cables to the chassis.
3 Remove the screw (M3x5) and the tape that secures the antenna cables to the
chassis.
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4 Remove the antenna cables from the routing guide on the chassis.
122
Identifier GUID-4EA9E50B-4962-4DF8-BA6D-D799E29ECAF9
Status Released
Replacing the antenna
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Identifier GUID-4C48EE62-6322-4CE1-9AED-0A105C50228C
Status Released
Procedure
1 Align the antenna cables to the slots on chassis and adhere the antenna cables
to the chassis.
2 Replace the two screws (M3x5) that secures the antenna cables to the chassis.
3 Route the antenna cables through the routing guides on the chassis.
Identifier GUID-4CA46303-07A4-4444-B1B8-0A56DC8859D1
Status Released
Post-requisites
1 Replace the wireless card.
2 Replace the right-side cover.
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Identifier GUID-EC1A09DC-8665-444F-92B5-24F964CE49CE
Status Released
Removing the left-side cover
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Identifier GUID-1631ACD3-92F3-4946-AEAD-FF882430ADEE
Status Released
Prerequisites
Remove the right-side cover.
124
Identifier GUID-B13E9F61-4543-4701-A730-D2979868682C
Status Released
Procedure
NOTE: For computers shipped with AMD Ryzen 3/Ryzen 5/Ryzen 7
processors, remove graphics card bracket before removing the left-side
cover screws. For removing graphics card bracket, follow the procedure
from step 1 to step 2 in “Removing the graphics card”.
1 Remove the two screws (M3x5) that secure the left-side cover to the chassis.
2 Carefully turn over the computer.
125
3 Slide and lift the left-side cover o the chassis.
126
Identifier GUID-0FB2BC0B-3E46-4E18-94CD-B3BC995EA713
Status Released
Replacing the left-side cover
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Identifier GUID-C8374410-0D12-442F-984E-202F35DCF26A
Status Released
Procedure
1 Align the tabs on the left-side cover with the slots on the chassis and snap the
left-side cover to lock it in place.
NOTE: For computers shipped with AMD Ryzen 3/Ryzen 5/Ryzen 7
processors, replace graphics card bracket after replacing the left-side
cover screws. For replacing the graphics card bracket, follow the
procedure from step 5 to step 6 in “replacing the graphics card”
2 Replace the two screws (M3x5) that secure the left-side cover to the chassis.
Identifier GUID-8242C53A-B8DC-4B1A-B0E1-4631712DC2AC
Status Released
Post-requisites
Replace the right-side cover.
127
Identifier GUID-2EEB123D-D085-4BE8-994B-0F693D55ECE8
Status Released
Removing the bottom cover
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Identifier GUID-1631ACD3-92F3-4946-AEAD-FF882430ADEE
Status Released
Prerequisites
Remove the right-side cover.
Identifier GUID-A1F6F6E1-1E4F-46EA-AF48-B5399B746AFB
Status Released
Procedure
1 Remove the three screws (M3x5) that secure the bottom cover to the chassis.
2 Press the securing tabs to release the bottom cover from the slots on the
chassis and slide to remove the bottom cover from the chassis.
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3 Slide and remove the bottom cover from the chassis.
129
Identifier GUID-482EB960-4B34-4F58-8F2B-9B766EF21AB3
Status Released
Replacing the bottom cover
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Identifier GUID-902BE708-7137-4430-AE4A-706257994C2E
Status Released
Procedure
1 Tilt the computer towards the front until the base is facing up.
2 Align the tabs on the bottom cover with the slots on the chassis and snap the
bottom cover to lock it in place.
3 Replace the three screws (M3x5) that secure the bottom cover to the chassis.
Identifier GUID-8242C53A-B8DC-4B1A-B0E1-4631712DC2AC
Status Released
Post-requisites
Replace the right-side cover.
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Identifier GUID-21C23FE4-8B12-456E-B414-D67A0DEECEB4
Status Released
Removing the rear cover
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Identifier GUID-7081090C-D0CB-4699-AD12-081D917CD697
Status Released
Prerequisites
1 Remove the right-side cover.
2 Remove the power-supply unit.
3 Remove the top cover.
4 Remove the left-side cover.
5 Remove the bottom cover.
Identifier GUID-BC638F05-4563-481E-8F50-71B45F32C327
Status Released
Procedure
1 Remove the two screws (M3x5) that secures the top bracket to the chassis.
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2 Lift the top bracket o the chassis.
132
3 Place the computer with the left side-chassis facing up and release the slots on
the rear cover from the tabs on the chassis and remove the rear cover from the
chassis.
133
Identifier GUID-51F6F052-95CC-40F8-98EC-1716F71D0367
Status Released
Replacing the rear cover
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Identifier GUID-6B9C3CF4-AA72-46D5-B68E-7737582DA97A
Status Released
Procedure
1 Align the slots on the rear cover with the tabs on the chassis and snap the cover
in place.
2 Align the screw holes on the top bracket with the screw holes on the chassis.
3 Replace the two screw (M3x5) that secures the top bracket to the chassis.
Identifier GUID-74EBB0A2-17BC-461C-B911-2A9DCFA42F67
Status Released
Post-requisites
1 Replace the bottom cover.
2 Replace the left-side cover.
3 Replace the top cover.
4 Replace the power-supply unit.
5 Replace the right-side cover.
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Identifier GUID-B54497E8-5AD5-4FF9-AD4A-F32FDBEDE1E8
Status Released
Removing the system board
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
NOTE: Your computer’s Service Tag is stored in the system board. You must
enter the Service Tag in the BIOS setup program after you replace the
system board.
NOTE: Replacing the system board removes any changes you have made to
the BIOS using the BIOS setup program. You must make the appropriate
changes again after you replace the system board.
NOTE: Before disconnecting the cables from the system board, note the
location of the connectors so that you can reconnect the cables correctly
after you replace the system board.
Identifier GUID-E6943172-97C4-4EC4-8377-A7C8664CB572
Status Released
Prerequisites
1 Remove the right-side cover.
2 Remove the memory module.
3 Remove the solid-state drive.
4 Remove the wireless card.
5 Remove the graphics card.
6 Remove the processor fan.
7 Remove the processor.
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Identifier GUID-80367465-E2A4-4906-BF94-933743B9C3D5
Status Released
Procedure
NOTE: Note the routing of all cables while removing the system board so
that you can replace them correctly.
1 Disconnect the front-audio cable from the system board.
2 Disconnect the fan cable from the system board.
3 Disconnect the processor-power cable from the system board.
4 Press the securing clip and disconnect the power-button board cable from the
system board.
5 Press the securing clip and disconnect the power-supply unit cable from the
system board.
6 Disconnect the USB 2.0 cable from the system board.
7 Disconnect the USB 3.0 cable from the system board.
8 Disconnect the optical-drive power cable from the system board.
9 Disconnect the 3.5-inch hard-drive data cable from the system board.
10 Disconnect the 2.5-inch hard-drive cable from the system board.
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11 Disconnect the USB 3.1 Type-C port cable from the system board (applicable
only for computers shipped with AMD R3/R5/R7 processors).
12 Remove the eight screws (6-32UNCx6.3) that secure the system board to the
chassis.
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13 Lift the system board and remove it from the chassis.
138
Identifier GUID-67274E98-E2F1-4B7B-A903-F38BA6B62028
Status Released
Replacing the system board
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
NOTE: Your computer’s Service Tag is stored in the system board. You must
enter the Service Tag in the BIOS setup program after you replace the
system board.
NOTE: Replacing the system board removes any changes you have made to
the BIOS using the BIOS setup program. You must make the appropriate
changes again after you replace the system board.
Identifier GUID-F12384DA-5A8B-4529-A93B-4618502A5B4A
Status Released
Procedure
1 Align the system board with the slots on the chassis and place the system board
in position.
2 Replace the eight screws (6-32UNCx6.3) that secure the system board to the
chassis.
3 Route the front-audio cable, fan cable, processor-power cable, power-button
board cable, power-supply unit cable, USB 2.0 cable, USB 3.0 cable, optical-drive
power cable, hard-drive cables, and USB 3.1 Type-C port cable (optional) through
their routing guides and connect the cables to their respective connectors on the
system board.
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Identifier GUID-7C4079DF-9FF4-48AC-A162-4A939A8B2557
Status Released
BIOS setup program
Identifier GUID-81F87C9E-449F-4237-AD63-AA5CB955CC91
Status Released
BIOS overview
The BIOS manages data ow between the computer's operating system and attached
devices such as hard disk, video adapter, keyboard, mouse, and printer.
Identifier GUID-1432A924-49E9-4080-961D-2AFBDAF42039
Status Released
Entering BIOS setup program
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 is initialized. This
prompt can appear very quickly, so you must watch for it, and then
press F2. If you press F2 before the F2 prompt, this keystroke is lost. If
you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to
wait until you see the desktop. Then, turn o your computer and try
again.
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Identifier GUID-89E44495-666D-4C7D-93DB-B92B9D586728
Status Released
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Identifier GUID-1631ACD3-92F3-4946-AEAD-FF882430ADEE
Status Released
Prerequisites
Remove the right-side cover.
Identifier GUID-2F14952B-BE39-4941-8BD5-065AABB0149F
Status Released
Procedure
1 Remove the jumper plug from the password jumper-pins.
2 Turn on your computer and wait until the operating system is completely loaded.
3 Shut down your computer.
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4 Replace the jumper plug in its original location.
Identifier GUID-8242C53A-B8DC-4B1A-B0E1-4631712DC2AC
Status Released
Post-requisites
Replace the right-side cover.
Identifier GUID-E5107AD9-2ECB-42E5-AEAF-04C85BDC3117
Status Released
Clearing CMOS Settings
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety
information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in Before
working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow
the instructions in After working inside your computer. For more safety best
practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
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Identifier GUID-1631ACD3-92F3-4946-AEAD-FF882430ADEE
Status Released
Prerequisites
Remove the right-side cover.
Identifier GUID-9121B45B-CF05-4D91-BAF0-62F61BF65434
Status Released
Procedure
1 Remove the jumper plug from the password jumper-pins (PSWD) and connect it
to the CMOS jumper-pins.
2 Wait for 5 seconds and then replace the jumper plug to its original location.
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Identifier GUID-F5899359-C2E1-41C0-9663-4C79969506EB
Status Released
Flashing the BIOS
You may need to ash (update) the BIOS when an update is available or when you
replace the system board. To ash the BIOS:
1 Turn on your computer.
2 Go to www.dell.com/support.
3 Click Product support, enter the Service Tag of your computer, and then click
Submit.
NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, use the auto-detect feature
or manually browse for your computer model.
4 Click Drivers & downloads → Find it myself.
5 Select the operating system installed on your computer.
6 Scroll down the page and expand BIOS.
7 Click Download to download the latest version of the BIOS for your computer.
8 After the download is complete, navigate to the folder where you saved the BIOS
update le.
9 Double-click the BIOS update le icon and follow the instructions on the screen.
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Identifier GUID-F80A08EC-BFDD-4599-ABAC-E9FCDB318C24
Status Released
Diagnostics
The following table provides the dierent LED states and what they indicate.
Table 2. LED states
Power LED state Description
O • Hibernate or suspend to disk (S4)
• Power is p (S5)
Solid Amber Boot failure: This is a system fault error
condition, including the power supply.
Only the +5VSB rail on the power supply
is working correctly.
Blinking Amber Boot Failure: The computer is receiving
electrical power, and power supplied by
the power supply is normal. A device
might be malfunctioning or incorrectly
installed. Refer to the table below for
Amber Blinking Pattern diagnostics
suggestion and possible failures.
Solid White System is in S0 state, the normal power
state of a functioning machine.
Blinking White System is in a low power state, either S1
or S3. This does not indicate a fault
condition.
The computer POST (Power On Self Test) ensures that it meets the basic computer
requirements and the hardware is working appropriately before the boot process
begins. If the computer passes the POST, the computer continues to start in a normal
mode. However, if the computer fails the POST, the computer emits a series of LED
codes during the start-up. The system LED is integrated on the Power button.
The following table shows dierent light patterns and what they indicate.
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Table 3. Jumper settings
Jumper Function Operation
JMP1
Service mode
1 - 2 Short: Disable
1 - 2 Open: Default
Password
3 - 4 Short: Default
3 - 4 Open: Clear
CMOS
5 - 6 Short: Clear
5 - 6 open: Default
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Identifier GUID-AF18382F-D265-43C2-85DA-28FFB5875F37
Status Released
Getting help and contacting Dell
Self-help resources
You can get information and help on Dell products and services using these self-help
resources:
Table 4. Self-help resources
Information about Dell products and
services
www.dell.com
Dell Help & Support app
Get started app
Accessing help In Windows search, type Help and
Support, and press Enter.
Online help for operating system www.dell.com/support/windows
www.dell.com/support/linux
Troubleshooting information, user
manuals, setup instructions, product
specications, technical help blogs,
drivers, software updates, and so on.
www.dell.com/support
Learn about your operating system,
setting up and using your computer, data
backup, diagnostics, and so on.
See Me and My Dell at www.dell.com/
support/manuals.
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Contacting Dell
To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues, see
www.dell.com/contactdell.
NOTE: Availability varies by country and product, and some services may
not be available in your country.
NOTE: If you do not have an active internet connection, you can nd
contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell
product catalog.
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