BenutzerhandbuchInhaltsverzeichnisDell™ XPS™ 8300 Service Manual1Notes, Cautions, and Warnings2Contents3Technical Overview9Inside View of Your Computer9System Board Components10Before You Begin13Technical Specifications13Recommended Tools13Turning Off Your Computer131 Save and close all open files and exit all open programs.132 To shut down the operating system, click Start and then click Shut Down.133 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.14Safety Instructions141 Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched.142 Turn off your computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 13) and all attached devices.143 Disconnect all telephone or network cables from the computer.144 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.145 Disconnect all attached devices from your computer.146 Press and eject any installed cards from the Media Card Reader.147 Press and hold the power button to ground the system board.14Computer Cover17Removing the Computer Cover171 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13.172 Lay the computer on its side with the computer cover facing up.173 Remove the thumbscrew that secures the computer cover to the chassis, using a screw driver, if necessary.174 Release the computer cover by sliding it away from the front of the computer.175 Lift the cover away from the computer and set it aside in a secure location.17Replacing the Computer Cover181 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13.182 Connect all the cables and fold the cables out of the way.183 Ensure that no tools or extra parts are left inside the computer.184 Align the tabs at the bottom of the computer cover with the slots located along the edge of the chassis.185 Press the computer cover down and slide it towards the front of the computer.186 Replace the thumbscrew that secures the computer cover to the chassis.187 Place the computer in an upright position.19Memory Module(s)21Removing the Memory Module(s)211 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13.212 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 17).213 Locate the memory module(s) on the system board (see "System Board Components" on page 10).214 Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector.215 Grasp the memory module and pull it upwards.22Replacing the Memory Module(s)221 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13.222 Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector.223 Align the notch on the bottom of the memory module with the tab in the connector.234 Insert the memory module into the connector until the memory module snaps into position.245 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 18).256 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.257 Log on to your computer.25Front Bezel27Removing the Front Bezel271 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13.272 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 17).273 Place the computer in an upright position.274 Grasp and release the front bezel tabs sequentially, one at a time by moving them outward from the front panel.275 Rotate and pull the front bezel away from the front of the computer to release the front bezel clamps from the front panel slots.276 Set aside the front bezel in a secure location.28Replacing the Front Bezel291 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13.292 Align and insert the front bezel clamps into the front panel slots.293 Rotate the front bezel towards the computer until the front bezel tabs snap into place.294 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 18).30Graphics Card Bracket31Removing the Graphics Card Bracket311 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13.312 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 17).313 Remove the two screws that secure the graphics card bracket to the chassis.314 Lift the graphics card bracket off the chassis.315 Set the graphics card bracket aside in a secure location.31Replacing the Graphics Card Bracket321 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13.322 Align the screw holes on the graphics card bracket with the screw holes on chassis.323 Replace the two screws that secure the graphics card bracket to the chassis.324 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 18).32Wireless Mini-Card33Removing the Mini-Card33Replacing the Mini-Card34PCI Express Cards37Removing the Card Retention Bracket371 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13.372 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 17).373 Remove the screw that secures the card retention bracket.374 Lift the card retention bracket and set it aside in a secure location.37Replacing the Card Retention Bracket381 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13.382 Replace the card retention bracket, ensuring that:383 Replace the screw that secures the card retention bracket.384 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 18).38Removing PCI Express Cards391 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13.392 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 17).393 Remove the graphics card bracket, if applicable (see "Removing the Graphics Card Bracket" on page 31).404 Remove the card retention bracket (see "Removing the Card Retention Bracket" on page 37).405 Disconnect any cables connected to the card, if applicable.406 Remove the PCI Express card from the card slot:407 If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening.41Replacing PCI Express Cards411 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13.412 Prepare the card for installation.413 Place the PCI Express card in the slot on the system board and press down firmly. Ensure that the PCI Express card is fully seated in the slot.414 Replace the card retention bracket (see "Replacing the Card Retention Bracket" on page 38).415 Connect any cables that should be attached to the card.426 Replace the graphics card bracket, if applicable (see "Replacing the Graphics Card Bracket" on page 32).427 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 18).428 Reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.429 To complete the installation, see "Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing the PCI Express Card" on page 42.42Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing the PCI Express Card421 Enter system setup (see "System Setup Utility" on page 103)432 Go to Onboard Audio Controller and then change the setting to Disabled.433 Connect the external audio devices to the sound card’s connectors.431 Enter system setup (see "System Setup Utility" on page 103)432 Go to Onboard Audio Controller and then change the setting to Enabled.433 Connect the external audio devices to the computer’s back panel connectors.431 Enter system setup (see "System Setup Utility" on page 103)432 Go to Onboard LAN Controller and then change the setting to Disabled.433 Connect the network cable to the network card’s connector.431 Enter system setup (see "System Setup Utility" on page 103)432 Go to Onboard LAN Controller and then change the setting to Enabled.433 Connect the network cable to the integrated network connector.43Drives45Hard Drive45Removing the Primary Hard Drive451 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13.452 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 17).453 Disconnect the power and data cables from the hard drive.454 Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to the chassis.455 Slide the hard drive out towards the back of the computer.466 If removing the hard drive changes the drive configuration, ensure that you reflect these changes in the system setup (see "System Setup Utility" on page 103).46Removing the Hard Drive Cage461 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13.462 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 17).463 Remove the primary hard drive (see "Removing the Primary Hard Drive" on page 45).474 Remove the three screws that secure the hard drive cage to the chassis.475 If applicable, disconnect the power and data cables from the secondary hard drive (see "System Board Components" on page 10).476 Slide the hard drive cage towards the back of the chassis.47Removing the Secondary Hard Drive471 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13.472 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 17).483 Remove the primary hard drive (see "Removing the Primary Hard Drive" on page 45).484 Remove the hard drive cage (see "Removing the Hard Drive Cage" on page 46).485 Remove the four screws that secure the secondary hard drive to the hard drive cage.486 Slide the secondary hard drive away from the hard drive cage.48Replacing the Secondary Hard Drive481 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13.482 Check the documentation that shipped with the hard drive to verify that it is configured for your computer.493 Slide the secondary hard drive into the hard drive cage.494 Align the screw holes on the secondary hard drive with the screw holes on the hard drive cage.495 Replace the four screws that secure the secondary hard drive to the hard drive cage.49Replacing the Hard Drive Cage491 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13.492 Align the screw holes on the hard drive cage with the screw holes on the chassis.493 Replace the three screws that secure the hard drive cage to the chassis.494 If applicable, connect the power and data cables to the secondary hard drive (see "System Board Components" on page 10).49Replacing the Primary Hard Drive491 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13.492 Check the documentation that shipped with the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer.493 Slide the primary hard drive into the hard drive cage.494 Align the screw holes on the primary hard drive with the screw holes on the chassis.495 Replace the four screws that secure the primary hard drive to the chassis.496 Connect the power and data cables to the primary hard drive (see "System Board Components" on page 10).497 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 18).498 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.499 See the documentation that shipped with the hard drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation.4910 Check the System Setup for drive configuration changes (see "System Setup Utility" on page 103).50Optical Drive50Removing the Optical Drive501 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13.502 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 17).503 Remove the front bezel (see "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 27).504 Disconnect the power and data cables from the optical drive.505 Remove the two screws that secure the optical drive to the chassis.506 Push and slide the optical drive out through the front of the computer.507 Set aside the optical drive in a secure location.51Replacing the Optical Drive511 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13.512 Remove the screw from the old optical drive and insert it in the new optical drive.513 To install a secondary optical drive, insert a screw driver and twist it to remove the break-away metal plate.524 Pull the break-away metal plate away from the chassis.525 Gently slide the optical drive into the optical drive bay through the front of the computer.536 Align the screw holes on the optical drive with the screw holes on the chassis.537 Replace the two screws that secure the optical drive to the chassis.538 Connect the power and data cables to the optical drive (see "System Board Components" on page 10).549 Replace the front bezel (see "Replacing the Front Bezel" on page 29).5410 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 18).5411 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.5412 See the documentation that shipped with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation.5413 Check the System Setup for drive configuration changes (see "System Setup Utility" on page 103).54Media Card Reader54Removing the Media Card Reader541 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13.542 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 17).543 Remove the front bezel (see "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 27).544 Remove the optical drive (see "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 50).545 Remove the top cover (see "Removing the Top Cover" on page 57).546 Remove the two screws that secure the Media Card Reader to the front panel. The screws are located below the Media Card Reader.547 Disconnect the Media Card Reader cable from the system board connector F_USB1 (see "System Board Components" on page 10).548 Slide and lift the Media Card Reader to remove it from the top panel.54Replacing the Media Card Reader561 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13.562 Gently slide the Media Card Reader guides into the slots in the top panel.563 Replace the two screws that secure the Media Card Reader to the front panel.564 Connect the Media Card Reader cable to the system board connector F_USB1 (see "System Board Components" on page 10).565 Replace the top cover (see "Replacing the Top Cover" on page 59).566 Replace the optical drive (see "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 51).567 Replace the front bezel (see "Replacing the Front Bezel" on page 29).568 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 18).569 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.56Top Cover57Removing the Top Cover571 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13.572 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 17).573 Remove the front bezel (see "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 27).574 Remove the optical drive (see "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 50).575 Pull the release tab, and slide the top cover towards the front of the computer to release the top cover tabs from the slots on the top panel.576 Pull the top cover away from the top panel.577 Set the top cover aside in a secure location.58Replacing the Top Cover591 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13.592 Align the tabs on the top cover with the slots on the top panel.593 Press and slide the top cover towards the back of the computer, until it clicks into place.594 Replace the optical drive (see "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 51).595 Replace the front bezel (see "Replacing the Front Bezel" on page 29).596 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 18).59Top I/O Panel61Removing the Top I/O Panel611 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13.612 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 17).613 Remove the front bezel (see "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 27).614 Remove the optical drive (see "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 50).615 Remove the top cover (see "Removing the Top Cover" on page 57).616 Disconnect the top I/O panel cables from the system board connectors, F_USB3 and F_AUDIO1 (see "System Board Components" on page 10).617 Remove the two screws that secure the top I/O panel to the top panel.618 Carefully remove the top I/O panel from the top panel.62Replacing the Top I/O Panel631 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13.632 Align the screw holes on the top I/O panel with the screw holes on the top panel.633 Replace the two screws that secure the top I/O panel to the top panel.634 Connect the top I/O panel cables to the system board connectors, F_USB3 and F_AUDIO1 (see "System Board Components" on page 10).635 Replace the top cover (see "Replacing the Top Cover" on page 59).636 Replace the optical drive (see "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 51).637 Replace the front bezel (see "Replacing the Front Bezel" on page 29).638 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 18).639 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.63Front USB Panel65Removing the Front USB Panel651 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13.652 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 17).653 Remove the front bezel (see "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 27).654 Disconnect the front USB panel cables from the system board connector F_USB2 (see "System Board Components" on page 10).655 Remove the screw that secures the front USB panel to the front panel.656 Slide the front USB panel down to release the clamps from the front panel and pull it away.65Replacing the Front USB Panel671 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13.672 Align and slide the front USB panel clamps into the front USB panel clamp slot.673 Replace the screw that secures the front USB panel to the front panel.674 Connect the front USB panel cables to the system board connector F_USB2 (see "System Board Components" on page 10).675 Replace the front bezel (see "Replacing the Front Bezel" on page 29).676 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 18).677 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.67Bluetooth Assembly69Removing the Bluetooth Assembly691 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13.692 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 17).693 Remove the front bezel (see "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 27).694 Disconnect the Bluetooth assembly cable from the system board connector F_USB4 (see "System Board Components" on page 10).695 Press in on the tab as shown in the illustration and pull the Bluetooth assembly away from the front panel.696 Carefully slide and remove the Bluetooth assembly cable through the slot in the front panel.697 Set the Bluetooth assembly aside in a secure location.70Replacing the Bluetooth Assembly711 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13.712 Slide the Bluetooth assembly cable through the slot on the front panel.713 Align the Bluetooth assembly tab with the Bluetooth assembly slot in the front panel.714 Press in on the Bluetooth assembly tab, and push it towards the front panel until it clicks into place.715 Connect the Bluetooth assembly cable to the system board connector, F_USB4 (see "System Board Components" on page 10).716 Replace the front bezel (see "Replacing the Front Bezel" on page 29).717 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 18).718 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.71Power Button Module73Removing the Power Button Module731 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13.732 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 17).733 Remove the front bezel (see "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 27).734 Remove the optical drive (see "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 50).735 Remove the top cover (see "Removing the Top Cover" on page 57).736 Disconnect the power button module cable from the system board connector, F_PANEL (see "System Board Components" on page 10).737 Press the power button module tabs and lift the power button module to release it from the top panel.738 Set the power button module aside in a secure location.74Replacing the Power Button Module751 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13.752 Align and push the power button module tabs into the slots on the top panel.753 Connect the power button module cable to the system board connector, F_PANEL (see "System Board Components" on page 10).754 Replace the top cover (see "Replacing the Top Cover" on page 59).755 Replace the optical drive (see "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 51).756 Replace the front bezel (see "Replacing the Front Bezel" on page 29).757 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 18).758 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and turn them on.75Fans77Chassis Fan77Removing the Chassis Fan771 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13.772 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 17).773 Disconnect the chassis fan cable from the system board connector SYS_FAN1 (see "System Board Components" on page 10).774 Remove the four screws that secure the chassis fan to the chassis.775 Slide and lift the chassis fan away from the computer as shown in the illustration.77Replacing the Chassis Fan781 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13.782 Align the screw holes on the chassis fan with the screw holes on the chassis.783 Replace the four screws that secure the chassis fan to the chassis.784 Connect the chassis fan cable to the system board connector SYS_FAN1 (see "System Board Components" on page 10).785 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 18).78Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly79Removing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly791 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13.792 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 17).793 Disconnect the processor fan cable from the system board connector, CPU_FAN (see "System Board Components" on page 10).794 Using a flat-blade screwdriver loosen the four captive screws that secure the processor fan and heat-sink assembly to the system board.795 Lift the processor fan and heat-sink assembly out of the computer.79Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly811 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13812 Clean the thermal grease from the bottom of the heat-sink.813 Apply new thermal grease to the top of the processor.814 Place the processor fan and heat-sink assembly over the processor.815 Align the four captive screws on the processor fan and heat-sink assembly with the screw holes on the system board.816 Tighten the four captive screws that secure the processor fan and heat-sink assembly to the system board.817 Connect the processor fan cable to the system board connector, CPU_FAN (see "System Board Components" on page 10).818 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 18).819 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.81Processor83Removing the Processor83Replacing the Processor85Coin-Cell Battery89Removing the Coin-Cell Battery891 Record all the screens in system setup (see "System Setup Utility" on page 103) so that you can restore the correct settings after the new coin- cell battery has been installed.892 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13.893 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 17).894 Locate the battery socket on the system board (see "System Board Components" on page 10).895 Press the battery-release lever to remove the coin-cell battery.896 Set aside the battery in a secure location.90Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery901 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13902 Insert the new coin-cell battery (CR2032) into the socket with the side labeled "+" facing up, and press the coin-cell battery into place.903 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 18).914 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.915 Enter system setup (see "System Setup Utility" on page 103) and restore the settings you recorded in step 1.91Power Supply93Removing the Power Supply931 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13.932 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 17).933 Disconnect the DC power cables from the system board and the drives (see "System Board Components" on page 10).934 Remove the four screws that secure the power supply to the chassis.935 Press the power supply clamps to release the power supply from the chassis.936 Slide and lift the power supply away from the chassis.93Replacing the Power Supply951 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13.952 Slide the power supply towards the back of the chassis.953 Align the screw holes on the power supply with the screw holes on the chassis.954 Replace the four screws that secure the power supply to the chassis.955 Connect the DC power cables to the system board and drives (see "System Board Components" on page 10).956 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 18).957 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.95System Board97Removing the System Board971 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13.972 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 17).973 Remove the Mini-Card, if applicable (see "Removing the Mini-Card" on page 33).974 Remove any PCI Express cards, if applicable (see "Removing PCI Express Cards" on page 39).975 Remove the processor fan and heat-sink assembly (see "Removing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly" on page 79).976 Remove the processor (see "Removing the Processor" on page 83).977 Remove the memory modules (see "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 21) and record which memory module is removed from each DIMM slot so that the memory modules can be installed in the same slot after the system board is replaced.978 Disconnect all cables connected to the system board (see "System Board Components" on page 10). Note the routing of all cables as you remove them so that you can re-route them correctly after installing the new system board.989 Remove the eight screws that secure the system board to the chassis.9810 Lift the system board up and out of the chassis.9911 Compare the system board that you removed with the replacement system board to ensure that they are identical.99Replacing the System Board991 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13.992 Gently place the system board into the chassis and slide it towards the back of the computer.993 Replace the eight screws that secure the system board to the chassis.994 Connect the cables that you disconnected from the system board (see "System Board Components" on page 10).995 Replace the processor (see "Replacing the Processor" on page 85).996 Replace the processor fan and the heat-sink assembly (see "Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly" on page 81).997 Replace the memory modules (see "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 22).998 Replace any PCI Express cards, if applicable (see "Replacing PCI Express Cards" on page 41).999 Replace the Mini-Card, if applicable (see "Replacing the Mini-Card" on page 34).9910 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 18).9911 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets and turn them on.9912 Flash the system BIOS, as needed.100Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS1011 Turn on the computer.1012 Press <F2> during POST to enter the system setup program.1013 From the main tab enter the service tag in the Set Service Tag field.101System Setup Utility103Overview103Entering System Setup Utility103System Setup Options104Boot Sequence109Clearing Forgotten Passwords110Clearing CMOS Passwords112Flashing the BIOS115Größe: 4,7 MBSeiten: 116Language: EnglishHandbuch öffnen