Dell 435MT manual

DellStudioXPS™435MTServiceManual Model DCMMF  Notes, Cautions, and Warnings Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2008DellInc.Allrightsreserved. Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademark[...]

Back to Contents Page  Replacing the Badge Back Light DellStudioXPS™435T/9000ServiceManual   1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover ).  3. Remove the front panel (see Replacing the Front Panel ).  4. Press the tabs away from the badge back [...]

Back to Contents Page  Before You Begin DellStudioXPS™435MTServiceManual  Technical Specifications  Recommended Tools  Turning Off Your Computer  Safety Instructions This chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assu[...]

  3. Disconnect all telephone or network cables from the computer.  4. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.  5. Press and hold the power button while the system is unplugged to ground the system board.  Back to Contents Page  CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable[...]

Back to Contents Page  Replacing a PCI Express Card DellStudioXPS™435MTServiceManual  Removing a PCI Express Card  Installing a PCI Express Card  Replacing the Card Retention Bracket  Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI Express Card  Removing a PCI Express Card  1. Uninst[...]

 9. Install a filler bracket in the empty card - slot opening.  10. Replace the card retention bracket (see Replacing the Card Retention Bracket ).  11. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover ).  12. Connect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.  13. To complete the removal proce[...]

 12. Connect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.  13. To complete the installation, see Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI Express Card .  Replacing the Card Retention Bracket Replace the screw on the card retention bracket ensuring that: l  The notch in the top of the card or[...]

Back to Contents Page  Replacing the Battery DellStudioXPS™435MTServiceManual  1. Record all the screens in system setup (see System Setup ) so that you can restore the correct settings in step 10 .  2. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  3. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover ).  [...]

Back to Contents Page  Replacing the Computer Cover DellStudioXPS™435MTServiceManual   1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Lay your computer on its side with the computer cover facing up.  3. Open the padlock, if applicable.  4. Remove the two screws securing the cover, using a flat - blade screw[...]

Back to Contents Page  Replacing the Processor DellStudioXPS™435MTServiceManual   1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover ).  3. Disconnect the power cables from the power connector for the processor (PWR2) and main power connector (PWR1) on th[...]

 9. If the release lever on the socket is not fully extended, move it to that position.    10. Orient the front and back alignment - notches on the processor with the front and back alignment - notches on the socket.  11. Align the pin - 1 corners of the processor and socket.   12. Set the processor lightly in the socket and en[...]

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Back to Contents Page  Replacing Drives DellStudioXPS™435MTServiceManual  Replacing a Hard Drive  Replacing an Optical Drive  Replacing the FlexDock  Removing the FlexDock Break - Away Metal Plate  Replacing the FlexDock Drive Inserts  Replacing the Drive Panel Insert  Replacing a Hard D[...]

8. Align the four screw holes on the hard drive with the screw holes on the hard drive bay.  9. Replace the four screws that secure the hard drive to the chassis.  10. Connect the power and data cables to the hard drive.  11. Ensure that all the cables are properly connected and firmly seated.  12. Replace the computer cover (see Replac[...]

 13. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover ).  14. Connect your computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and turn them on.  Replacing the FlexDock  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover ).  3. Remove the front panel (see Replac[...]

 14. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover ).  15. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.  Removing the FlexDock Break - Away Metal Plate Align the tip of a Phillips screwdriver with the slot on the break - away metal plate and rotate the screwdriver outwards to break and remo[...]

 Back to Contents Page  CAUTION: To comply with FCC regulations, it is recommended that you replace the drive panel insert whenever the FlexDock or optical drive is removed from the computer. 1 back of the computer 2 drive panel insert (optional)[...]

Back to Contents Page  Replacing Fans DellStudioXPS™435MTServiceManual  Replacing the Chassis Fan  Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly  Replacing the Chassis Fan   1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover ).  3. Dis[...]

4. Carefully move away any cables that are routed over the processor fan and heat sink assembly.   5. Loosen the four captive screws securing the processor fan and heat sink assembly.   6. Lift the processor fan and heat sink assembly out of the computer, and set it aside.  7. To replace the processor fan and heat sink assembly, clea[...]

Back to Contents Page  Replacing the Front Panel DellStudioXPS™435MTServiceManual  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover ).  3. Grasp and lift the front panel grips one at a time to release it from the front of the computer.  4. Rotate and pu[...]

Back to Contents Page  Replacing the Front I/O Panel DellStudioXPS™435MTServiceManual  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover ).  3. Remove the front panel (see Replacing the Front Panel ).  4. Remove any expansion cards, if necessary (see Rep[...]

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Back to Contents Page  Replacing Memory Module(s) DellStudioXPS™435MTServiceManual  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover ).  3. Locate the memory modules on the system board (see System Board Components ).  4. Press out the securing clip at [...]

  8. Insert the module into the connector until the module snaps into position. If you insert the module correctly, the securing clips snap into the cutouts at each end of the module.  9. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover ).  10. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. ?[...]

Back to Contents Page  Replacing the Power Supply DellStudioXPS™435MTServiceManual   1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover ).   3. Follow the DC power cables that stem from the power supply and disconnect each connected power cable.  4.[...]

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Back to Contents Page  Replacing the Rubber Foot DellStudioXPS™435MTServiceManual  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Lay your computer on its side.  3. Pull the rubber foot until it comes free.  4. To replace the rubber foot, align and insert the rubber foot into the rubber foot slot at the bottom[...]

Back to Contents Page  Replacing the System Board DellStudioXPS™435MTServiceManual   1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover ).  3. Remove any expansion cards on the system board (see Replacing a PCI Express Card ).  4. Remove the processor [...]

 10. Replace the eight screws that secure the system board to the chassis.  11. Connect the cables that you removed from the system board.  12. Replace the memory modules (see Replacing Memory Module(s) ).  13. Replace the processor (see Replacing the Processor ).   14. Replace any expansion cards on the system board (see Installi[...]

Back to Contents Page  System Setup DellStudioXPS™435MTServiceManual  Overview  Clearing Forgotten Passwords  Clearing CMOS Settings  Flashing the BIOS  Overview Use system setup to: l  Change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in your computer l ?[...]

Processor Cache L3 Displays the processor L3 cache size. Memory Installed Indicates the amount of installed memory in MB. Memory Available Indicates the amount of memory available in MB. Memory Speed Indicates the memory speed in MHz. Memory Technology Indicates the memory technology; DDR3.  Standard CMOS Features Sytem Time Displays current tim[...]

 Boot Sequence This feature allows you to change the boot sequence for devices.  Boot Options l  Hard Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the primary hard drive. If no operating system is on the drive, the computer generates an error message. l  CD/DVD Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the CD/DVD drive. If no CD/DVD [...]

 Clearing Forgotten Passwords  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover ).  3. Locate the 3 - pin password connector (PSWD) on the system board (see System Board Components ).  4. Remove the 2 - pin jumper plug from pins 2 and 3 and fix it on pins 1 and 2.  5. W[...]

 4. Remove the 2 - pin jumper plug from pins 2 and 3 and fix it on 1 and 2.  5. Wait for approximately five seconds to clear the CMOS setting.  6. Remove the 2 - pin jumper plug from pins 1 and 2 and replace it on pins 2 and 3.  7. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover ).  8. Connect your computer and devices t[...]

Back to Contents Page  Technical Overview DellStudioXPS™435MTServiceManual  Inside View of Your Computer  System Board Components   Inside View of Your Computer  System Board Components WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additiona[...]

Back to Contents Page  (DIMM_5) (DIMM_2) 7 memory module connector (DIMM_6) 8 memory module connector (DIMM_3) 9 main power connector (PWR1) 10 password jumper (PSWD) 11 serial ATA drive connector (SATA3) 12 serial ATA drive connector (SATA2) 13 serial ATA drive connector (SATA1) 14 serial ATA drive connector (SATA0) 15 front panel connector (FP[...]

Back to Contents Page DellStudioXPS™435T/9000ServiceManual 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. Trademarks used in this text:[...]

Back to Contents Page  Replacing the Top Cover DellStudioXPS™435T/9000ServiceManual   1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover ).  3. Remove the front panel (see Replacing the Front Panel ).  4. Remove the two screws that secure the top cover[...]

8. Remove the I/O panel (see Replacing the I/O Panel ).  9. Set the computer top cover aside in a secure location.  10. To replace the top cover, perform the removal procedure in reverse order. Back to Contents Page [...]

Back to Contents Page  Replacing the I/O Panel DellStudioXPS™435T/9000ServiceManual   1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover ).  3. Remove the front panel (see Replacing the Front Panel ).  4. Remove the top cover (see Replacing the Top Cov[...]