Dell Studio XPS 8100 Manuale utente

Dell™StudioXPS™8100ServiceManual

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

©2009DellInc.Allrightsreserved.

Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden.

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Corporation in the U.S. and other countries; Microsoft,Windows,Windows Vista, and Windows Vista start button logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any

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December2009Rev.A00

Model: D03M series Type: D03M001

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Before You Begin

Technical Overview

Computer Cover

Memory Module(s)

Front Bezel

Graphics Card Bracket

PCI and PCI Express Cards

Top Cover

Drives

Top I/O Panel

Front USB Panel

Bluetooth Assembly

Power Button Module

Fans

Processor

Coin-Cell Battery

Power Supply

System Board

System Setup

Flashing the BIOS

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

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

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

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Before You Begin

Dell™StudioXPS™8100ServiceManual

Technical Specifications

Recommended Tools

Turning Off Your Computer

Safety Instructions

This manual provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the

following conditions exist:

lYou have performed the steps in Turning Off Your Computer and Safety Instructions.

lYou have read the safety information that shipped with your computer.

lA component can be replaced or—if purchased separately—installed by performing the removal procedure in reverse order.

Technical Specifications

For information on technical specifications of your computer, see the Comprehensive Specifications at support.dell.com/manuals.

Recommended Tools

The procedures in this document may require the following tools:

lSmall flat-blade screwdriver

lSmall Phillips screwdriver

lPlastic scribe

lBIOS executable update program available at support.dell.com

Turning Off Your Computer

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1. Save and close all open files and exit all open programs.

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2. Shut down your computer:

Windows Vista®:

Click Start , click the arrow , and then click Shut Down.

Windows®7:

Click Start , and click Shut Down.

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3. The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process is complete.

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4. Ensure that the computer is turned off. If your computer did not automatically turn off when you shut down the operating system, press and hold the

power button until the computer turns off.

Safety Instructions

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

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

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best

practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

CAUTION: Onlyacertifiedservicetechnicianshouldperformrepairsonyourcomputer.DamageduetoservicingthatisnotauthorizedbyDell™

is not covered by your warranty.

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

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2. Turn off your computer (see Turning Off Your Computer) and all attached devices.

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

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

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5. Disconnect all attached devices from your computer.

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6. Press and eject any installed cards from the 19-in-1 Media Card Reader.

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7. Press and hold the power button to ground the system board.

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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; if you are disconnecting this type of cable, press in on the locking tabs before you disconnect the cable. As you pull connectors apart, keep

them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented

and aligned.

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

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

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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Front Bezel

Dell™StudioXPS™8100ServiceManual

Removing the Front Bezel

Replacing the Front Bezel

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Removing the Front Bezel

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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.

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

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3. Place the computer in an upright position.

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4. Grasp and release the front bezel tabs sequentially, one at a time by moving them outward from the front panel.

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5. Rotate and pull the front bezel away from the front of the computer to release the front bezel clamps from the front panel slots.

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6. Set aside the front bezel in a secure location.

Replacing the Front Bezel

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WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best

practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.

WARNING: Do not operate your computer with any cover(s) (including computer covers, front bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.)

removed.

CAUTION: Onlyacertifiedservicetechnicianshouldperformrepairsonyourcomputer.DamageduetoservicingthatisnotauthorizedbyDell™

is not covered by your warranty.

front bezel

front panel slots (3)

front bezel tabs (4)

front panel

front bezel clamps (3)

1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.

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2. Align and insert the front bezel clamps into the front panel slots.

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3. Rotate the front bezel towards the computer until the front bezel tabs snap into place.

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

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front bezel

front panel slots (3)

front bezel tabs (4)

front panel

front bezel clamps (3)

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Flashing the BIOS

Dell™StudioXPS™8100ServiceManual

The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board. To flash the BIOS:

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1. Turn on the computer.

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2. Go to support.dell.com.

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3. Select your country and language.

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4. Click Drivers and Downloads.

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5. Locate the BIOS update file for your computer.

If you have your computer's Service Tag:

a. Click Enter a Service Tag.

b. Enter your computer's Service Tag in the Enter a service tag field, click Go, and proceed to step 6

If you do not have your computer's Service Tag:

a. Click Select Your Product Model in the Select your Entry Method list.

b. Select the type of product in the Select Your Product Family list.

c. Select the product brand in the Select Your Product Line list

d. Select the product model number in the Select Your Product Model list.

e. Click Confirm.

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6. A list of results appear on the screen. Click BIOS.

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7. Click Download Now to download the latest BIOS file. The File Download window appears.

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8. Click Save to save the file on your desktop. The file downloads to your desktop.

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9. Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update

file.

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10. Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions that appear on the screen.

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NOTE: The service tag for your computer is located on a label on the top of the computer.

NOTE: If you have selected a different model and want to start over again, click Start Over on the top right of the menu.

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Bluetooth Assembly

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Removing the Bluetooth Assembly

Replacing the Bluetooth Assembly

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Removing the Bluetooth Assembly



1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.

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

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3. Remove the front bezel (see Removing the Front Bezel).

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4. Disconnect the Bluetooth®assembly cable from the system board connector (see System Board Components).

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5. Press the tab as shown in the illustration and pull the Bluetooth assembly.

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6. Carefully slide and remove the Bluetooth assembly out from the front of the computer.

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7. Set the Bluetooth assembly aside in a secure location.

Replacing the Bluetooth Assembly



WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best

practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.

WARNING: Do not operate your computer with any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.)

removed.

CAUTION: Onlyacertifiedservicetechnicianshouldperformrepairsonyourcomputer.DamageduetoservicingthatisnotauthorizedbyDell™

is not covered by your warranty.

Bluetooth assembly

Bluetooth assembly tab

front panel

Bluetooth assembly cable

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1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.

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2. Align the Bluetooth assembly tab to the Bluetooth assembly slot in the front panel, and push the Bluetooth assembly until it clicks into place.

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3. Connect the Bluetooth assembly cable, to the system board connector (see System Board Components).

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4. Replace the front bezel (see Replacing the Front Bezel).

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

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

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PCI and PCI Express Cards

Dell™StudioXPS™8100ServiceManual

Removing the Card Retention Bracket

Replacing the Card Retention Bracket

Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards

Replacing PCI and PCI Express Cards

Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing the PCI Express Card

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Removing the Card Retention Bracket



1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.

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

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3. Remove the screw that secures the card retention bracket.

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4. Lift the card retention bracket and set it aside in a secure location.

Replacing the Card Retention Bracket



1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.

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2. Replace the card retention bracket, ensuring that:

lThe guide clamp is aligned with the guide notch.

lThe top of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar.

lThe notch in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide.

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3. Replace the screw that secures the card retention bracket.

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best

practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

WARNING: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.

WARNING: Do not operate your computer with any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.)

removed.

CAUTION: Onlyacertifiedservicetechnicianshouldperformrepairsonyourcomputer.DamageduetoservicingthatisnotauthorizedbyDell™

is not covered by your warranty.

screw

card retention bracket

Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards



1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.

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

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3. Remove the graphics card bracket, if applicable (see Removing the Graphics Card Bracket).

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4. Remove the primary hard drive, if applicable (see Removing the Hard Drive).

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5. Remove the card retention bracket (see Removing the Card Retention Bracket).

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6. Disconnect any cables connected to the card, if applicable.

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7. Remove the PCI Express card from the card slot:

lFor a PCI or PCI Express x1 card, grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector.

lFor a PCI Express x16 card, push the securing tab, grasp the card by its top corners, and then ease it out of its connector.

guide clamps (2)

card retention bracket

alignment bar

alignment guide

filler bracket

guide notches (2)

PCI Express x1 card

PCI Express x1 card slot

securing tab

PCI Express x16 card slot

PCI Express x16 card

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