Dell Studio XPS 9100 Manuale utente

Dell™StudioXPS™9100ServiceManual

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

©2010DellInc.Allrightsreserved.

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

Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Studio XPS are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Microsoft,Windows,and the Windows 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

proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.

June2010Rev.A00

Regulatory model: DCRM

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Before You Begin

Technical Overview

Computer Cover

Memory Module(s)

Front Bezel

Badge Back-Light Module

PCI and PCI Express Cards

Front USB 3.0 Assembly

Drives

Top Cover

I/O Panel

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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Badge Back-Light Module

Dell™StudioXPS™9100ServiceManual

Removing the Badge Back-Light Module

Replacing the Badge Back-Light Module

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Removing the Badge Back-Light Module

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1. Follow the instructions 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. Remove the two screws that secure the hinge to the front bezel.

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5. Pull the hinge away from the front bezel.

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6. Remove the badge back-light cable from the securing tabs.

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7. Press the tabs away from the badge back-light module and pull the badge back-light module away from the front bezel.

Replacing the Badge Back-Light Module

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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

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.

badge back-light module

tabs (3)

badge back-light cable

screws (2)

hinge

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2. Insert the badge back-light module into the slot on the front bezel.

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3. Press the badge back-light module down until it snaps into place.

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4. Route the badge back-light cable through the securing tabs.

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5. Align the screw holes on the hinge with the screw holes on the front bezel.

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6. Replace the two screws that secure the hinge to the front bezel.

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

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

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Before You Begin

Dell™StudioXPS™9100ServiceManual

Technical Specifications

Recommended Tools

Turning Off Your Computer

Safety Instructions

This manual provides instructions 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 Setup Guide at support.dell.com/manuals.

Recommended Tools

The instructions in this document may require the following tools:

lSmall flat-blade screwdriver

lSmall Phillips screwdriver

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:

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.



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.

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.

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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 Media Card Reader.

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

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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™9100ServiceManual

Removing the Front Bezel

Replacing the Front Bezel

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Removing the Front Bezel



1. Follow the instructions 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. Press and hold the front-bezel release clamp and pull the front bezel away from the computer.

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5. Disconnect the badge back-light cable from the front bezel.

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6. Remove the badge back-light module (see Removing the Badge Back-Light Module).

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

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 release clamp

badge back-light cable

front-bezel tabs

front bezel

NOTE: Make a note of your computer's Service Tag/Express Service Code located on a label under the FlexBay panel. You will need the Service

Tag/Express Service Code to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support website or contact technical support.

Replacing the Front Bezel

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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

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2. Replace the badge back-light module (see Replacing the Badge Back-Light Module).

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3. Align and insert the front bezel tabs into the slots on the chassis.

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4. Push the front bezel towards the computer until the front-bezel tabs snap into place.

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

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Flashing the BIOS

Dell™StudioXPS™9100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/support/downloads.

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3. 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 4.

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

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

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

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

d. Click Confirm.

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

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

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

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7. 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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8. 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 under the FlexBay panel on the front of your 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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PCI and PCI Express Cards

Dell™StudioXPS™9100ServiceManual

Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards

Replacing PCI and PCI Express Cards

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



Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards



1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

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

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3. Push the tab on the expansion card retainer to release it from the alignment bar and pivot it away from the chassis.

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

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5. Press the tabs of the PCI support bracket and push the PCI support bracket to the back of the computer until it clicks into the slots on the back of the

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.

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.

alignment bar

tab

expansion card retainer

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6. Remove the expansion card from the card slot:

lFor a PCI, PCI Express x1, or PCI Express x8 card, grasp the card by its top corners, and ease it out of its connector.

lFor a PCI Express x16 card, press the retention mechanism, grasp the card by its top corners, and then ease it out of its connector.

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7. If you are removing the card permanently:

a. Install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening.

b. Push the PCI support bracket down until it clicks into the filler brackets.

c. Pivot the expansion card retainer towards the alignment bar until it snaps into place.

d. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).

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

Replacing PCI and PCI Express Cards



1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

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slots (2)

PCI support bracket

tabs (2)

expansion card

securing tab

retention mechanism

PCI Express x16 card

PCI Express x16 card connector

NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to maintain FCC certification of the computer. The brackets also keep

dust and dirt out of your computer.

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