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Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual
Dell™ Precision™ T3500 Service Manual
Working on Your Computer
Adding and Replacing Parts
Specifications
Diagnostics
About Your System Board
System Setup
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
NOTE:
A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
CAUTION:
A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not
followed.
WARNING:
A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are
not applicable.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Model DCTA
March 2009
Rev. A00
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  • Page 1 Reproduction of this material in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Precision are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Intel and Xeon are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation;...

  • Page 2: Working On Your Computer

    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: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface, such as a connector on the back of the computer.

  • Page 3: Turning Off Your Computer

    To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer. 3. Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets. 4. Turn on your computer. 5. Verify that the computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics. See Dell Diagnostics. file:///C|/Biz%20Client/2015/NewBalance/Info%20Dev%20Root/New%20Balance/SM/A00/EN/Source/work.htm[5/15/2015 11:40:56 AM]...

  • Page 4: Adding And Replacing Parts

    Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual: Adding and Replacing Parts Adding and Replacing Parts Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual Cover Power Supply Front Bezel Drives Bezel Hard Drive Optical Drive Memory Shroud Memory Battery Expansion Card Video Card Fan Assembly Heat Sink and Processor...

  • Page 5: Specifications

    Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--Specifications Specifications Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual Drives Processors Connectors System Information Controls and Lights Memory Power Video Physical Audio Environmental Expansion Bus NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your Tablet-PC, click Start (or Start in Windows XP)®...
  • Page 6 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--Specifications eSATA Bus speed 133 MB/s (PCI) x1-slot bidirectional speed - 500 MB/s (PCI Express) x16-slot bidirectional speed - 8 GB/s (PCI Express) 1.5 Gbps and 3.0 Gbps (SATA) 480-Mbps high speed, 12-Mbps full speed, 1.2-Mbps...
  • Page 7 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--Specifications Two front-panel connectors for headphones and microphone Serial One 9-pin connectors; 16550C- compatible PS/2 Two 6-pin mini-DIN connector IEEE 1394a One front-panel 6-pin connector (with optional card) System board connectors: Serial ATA Seven 7-pin connectors...
  • Page 8 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--Specifications Off (no light) . System is not connected to a network Back of the computer: Green . A good connection at 10Mbs exists between the network and the computer. Orange . A good connection at 100Mbs...
  • Page 9 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--Specifications Operating 40 G +/- 5% with pulse duration of 2 msec +/- 10% (equivalent to 51 cm/sec [20 in/sec]) Storage 105 G +/- 5% with pulse duration of 2 msec +/- 10% (equivalent to 127 cm/sec...

  • Page 10: When To Use The Dell Diagnostics

    2. When the DELL logo appears, press <F12> immediately. NOTE: If you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from your Drivers and Utilities disc. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft®...

  • Page 11: Dell Diagnostics Main Menu

    4. When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc, remove the disc. 5. Close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen.

  • Page 12: Diagnostic Light Codes

    Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--LED Codes Diagnostic Light Codes Four (4) single color lights are incorporated on the front control panel to serve as a diagnostic aid for troubleshooting systems exhibiting No Post/No Video symptoms. The lights do not report runtime errors.

  • Page 13: Beep Codes

    Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--LED Codes 1 - On 2 - On Possible system resource configuration error. 3 - Off 4 - Off 1 - On 2 - On Other failure. 3 - On 4 - Off 1 - On 2 - On End of POST - Hand off to boot.
  • Page 14 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--LED Codes 2-2-1 1st 64 K RAM chip or data line failure - bit 4 4-2-4 Unexpected interrupt in Protected Mode RAM test in progress or failure above address 2-2-2 1st 64 K RAM chip or data line failure - bit 5...
  • Page 15 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--About Your System Board About Your System Board Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual Password Enable Jumper NVRAM Reset Jumper System Board Schematic WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
  • Page 16 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--About Your System Board System Board Schematic file:///C|/Biz%20Client/2015/NewBalance/Info%20Dev%20Root/New%20Balance/SM/A00/EN/Source/a_sysbd.htm[5/15/2015 11:40:59 AM]...
  • Page 17 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--About Your System Board PCI Card Slot (Slot 6) PCI Card Slot (Slot 5) PCIe x16 (Slot 4) PCIe x4 (Slot 3) PCIe x16 (Slot 2) PCIe x4 (Slot 1) Audio Front Panel (FP_AUDIO) Internal USB (USB_1)

  • Page 18: Entering System Setup

    Boot Menu As with previous Dell Precision™ workstation platforms, your computer includes a one-time boot menu. This feature offers a quick and convenient method with which to bypass the System Setup-defined boot device order and boot directly to a specific device (e.g., floppy, CD-ROM, or hard drive).
  • Page 19 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--System BIOS The upper-right corner of the screen displays help information for the currently highlighted option. The lower-right corner displays information about the computer. System setup key functions are listed across the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 20: Removing The Cover

    Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--Removing and Replacing the Cover Cover Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual 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.
  • Page 21 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--Removing and Replacing the Cover 2. Pull the cover release latch toward the back of the computer. 3. Pivot the cover away from the computer and then remove the cover. file:///C|/Biz%20Client/2015/NewBalance/Info%20Dev%20Root/New%20Balance/SM/A00/EN/Source/td_cover.htm[5/15/2015 11:41:01 AM]...
  • Page 22 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--Removing and Replacing the Cover file:///C|/Biz%20Client/2015/NewBalance/Info%20Dev%20Root/New%20Balance/SM/A00/EN/Source/td_cover.htm[5/15/2015 11:41:01 AM]...

  • Page 23: Removing The Front Bezel

    Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--Front Bezel Front Bezel Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual 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.
  • Page 24 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--Front Bezel 4. While pressing the release tab down (1) slide the bezel toward the top of the computer (2). 5. Remove the bezel from the front of the computer. file:///C|/Biz%20Client/2015/NewBalance/Info%20Dev%20Root/New%20Balance/SM/A00/EN/Source/td_fbezel.htm[5/15/2015 11:41:02 AM]...
  • Page 25 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--Front Bezel file:///C|/Biz%20Client/2015/NewBalance/Info%20Dev%20Root/New%20Balance/SM/A00/EN/Source/td_fbezel.htm[5/15/2015 11:41:02 AM]...

  • Page 26: Removing The Hard Drives

    Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--Hard Drives Hard Drives Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual 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.
  • Page 27 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--Hard Drives 3. Disconnect the power cable and data cable from the first hard drive. 4. Lift the two release tabs on the first hard drive. file:///C|/Biz%20Client/2015/NewBalance/Info%20Dev%20Root/New%20Balance/SM/A00/EN/Source/td_hd.htm[5/15/2015 11:41:02 AM]...
  • Page 28 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--Hard Drives 5. Squeeze the two release tabs toward each other and hold. 6. Tilt the hard drive towards away from the release tabs. file:///C|/Biz%20Client/2015/NewBalance/Info%20Dev%20Root/New%20Balance/SM/A00/EN/Source/td_hd.htm[5/15/2015 11:41:02 AM]...
  • Page 29 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--Hard Drives 7. Remove the first hard drive from the computer at an angle. file:///C|/Biz%20Client/2015/NewBalance/Info%20Dev%20Root/New%20Balance/SM/A00/EN/Source/td_hd.htm[5/15/2015 11:41:02 AM]...
  • Page 30 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--Hard Drives 8. Repeat the process with the second hard drive. file:///C|/Biz%20Client/2015/NewBalance/Info%20Dev%20Root/New%20Balance/SM/A00/EN/Source/td_hd.htm[5/15/2015 11:41:02 AM]...
  • Page 31 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--Hard Drives file:///C|/Biz%20Client/2015/NewBalance/Info%20Dev%20Root/New%20Balance/SM/A00/EN/Source/td_hd.htm[5/15/2015 11:41:02 AM]...

  • Page 32: Removing The Memory Shroud

    Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--Memory Shroud Memory Shroud Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual 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.
  • Page 33 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--Memory Shroud b. Raise the hard drive tray on its hinges. file:///C|/Biz%20Client/2015/NewBalance/Info%20Dev%20Root/New%20Balance/SM/A00/EN/Source/td_mshrd.htm[5/15/2015 11:41:03 AM]...
  • Page 34 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--Memory Shroud 4. Lift the memory shroud straight up and out of the system. file:///C|/Biz%20Client/2015/NewBalance/Info%20Dev%20Root/New%20Balance/SM/A00/EN/Source/td_mshrd.htm[5/15/2015 11:41:03 AM]...
  • Page 35 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--Memory Shroud file:///C|/Biz%20Client/2015/NewBalance/Info%20Dev%20Root/New%20Balance/SM/A00/EN/Source/td_mshrd.htm[5/15/2015 11:41:03 AM]...

  • Page 36: Removing The Battery

    Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--Removing and Replacing the Cover Battery Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual 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.
  • Page 37 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--Removing and Replacing the Cover 3. Remove the coin-cell battery from the computer. file:///C|/Biz%20Client/2015/NewBalance/Info%20Dev%20Root/New%20Balance/SM/A00/EN/Source/td_batt.htm[5/15/2015 11:41:05 AM]...
  • Page 38 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--Removing and Replacing the Cover file:///C|/Biz%20Client/2015/NewBalance/Info%20Dev%20Root/New%20Balance/SM/A00/EN/Source/td_batt.htm[5/15/2015 11:41:05 AM]...
  • Page 39 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--Removing and Replacing the Cover file:///C|/Biz%20Client/2015/NewBalance/Info%20Dev%20Root/New%20Balance/SM/A00/EN/Source/td_batt.htm[5/15/2015 11:41:05 AM]...

  • Page 40: Removing The Video Card

    Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--Video Card Video Card Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual 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.
  • Page 41 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--Video Card 3. Lift the expansion card retention assembly arm away from the chassis. 4. Squeeze the expansion card retention assembly release tabs together and hold. file:///C|/Biz%20Client/2015/NewBalance/Info%20Dev%20Root/New%20Balance/SM/A00/EN/Source/td_vcard.htm[5/15/2015 11:41:06 AM]...
  • Page 42 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--Video Card 5. Continue tilting the expansion card retention assembly towards the outside of the computer. file:///C|/Biz%20Client/2015/NewBalance/Info%20Dev%20Root/New%20Balance/SM/A00/EN/Source/td_vcard.htm[5/15/2015 11:41:06 AM]...
  • Page 43 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--Video Card 6. Pull the blue release tab on the system board away from the video card. NOTE: The expansion card has been removed to increase visibility to the following procedure. 7. Lift the video card straight up and remove the card from the computer.
  • Page 44 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--Video Card file:///C|/Biz%20Client/2015/NewBalance/Info%20Dev%20Root/New%20Balance/SM/A00/EN/Source/td_vcard.htm[5/15/2015 11:41:06 AM]...
  • Page 45 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--Video Card file:///C|/Biz%20Client/2015/NewBalance/Info%20Dev%20Root/New%20Balance/SM/A00/EN/Source/td_vcard.htm[5/15/2015 11:41:06 AM]...

  • Page 46: Removing The Heat Sink And Processor

    Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--Heat Sink and Processor Heat Sink and Processor Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual 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.
  • Page 47 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--Heat Sink and Processor b. Raise the hard drive tray on its hinges. file:///C|/Biz%20Client/2015/NewBalance/Info%20Dev%20Root/New%20Balance/SM/A00/EN/Source/td_proc.htm[5/15/2015 11:41:07 AM]...
  • Page 48 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--Heat Sink and Processor 4. Remove the memory module shroud. 5. Loosen the four captive screws on the heatsink. file:///C|/Biz%20Client/2015/NewBalance/Info%20Dev%20Root/New%20Balance/SM/A00/EN/Source/td_proc.htm[5/15/2015 11:41:07 AM]...
  • Page 49 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--Heat Sink and Processor 6. Lift the heat sink straight up and remove from the computer. 7. Open the processor cover by sliding the release lever from under the center cover latch on the socket. file:///C|/Biz%20Client/2015/NewBalance/Info%20Dev%20Root/New%20Balance/SM/A00/EN/Source/td_proc.htm[5/15/2015 11:41:07 AM]...
  • Page 50 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--Heat Sink and Processor 8. Lift the processor cover on its hinge to release the processor. file:///C|/Biz%20Client/2015/NewBalance/Info%20Dev%20Root/New%20Balance/SM/A00/EN/Source/td_proc.htm[5/15/2015 11:41:07 AM]...
  • Page 51 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--Heat Sink and Processor 9. Carefully lift the processor straight up and remove it from the system. file:///C|/Biz%20Client/2015/NewBalance/Info%20Dev%20Root/New%20Balance/SM/A00/EN/Source/td_proc.htm[5/15/2015 11:41:07 AM]...
  • Page 52 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--Heat Sink and Processor file:///C|/Biz%20Client/2015/NewBalance/Info%20Dev%20Root/New%20Balance/SM/A00/EN/Source/td_proc.htm[5/15/2015 11:41:07 AM]...
  • Page 53 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--Heat Sink and Processor file:///C|/Biz%20Client/2015/NewBalance/Info%20Dev%20Root/New%20Balance/SM/A00/EN/Source/td_proc.htm[5/15/2015 11:41:07 AM]...

  • Page 54: Removing The I/O Panel

    Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--I/O Panel I/O Panel Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual 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.
  • Page 55 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--I/O Panel 6. Disconnect the USB cable from the I/O panel. file:///C|/Biz%20Client/2015/NewBalance/Info%20Dev%20Root/New%20Balance/SM/A00/EN/Source/td_iopan.htm[5/15/2015 11:41:09 AM]...
  • Page 56 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--I/O Panel 7. Disconnect the I/O data cable from the I/O panel. 8. Remove the screw that secures the I/O panel to the computer. file:///C|/Biz%20Client/2015/NewBalance/Info%20Dev%20Root/New%20Balance/SM/A00/EN/Source/td_iopan.htm[5/15/2015 11:41:09 AM]...
  • Page 57 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--I/O Panel 9. Remove the I/O panel from the computer. file:///C|/Biz%20Client/2015/NewBalance/Info%20Dev%20Root/New%20Balance/SM/A00/EN/Source/td_iopan.htm[5/15/2015 11:41:09 AM]...
  • Page 58 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--I/O Panel file:///C|/Biz%20Client/2015/NewBalance/Info%20Dev%20Root/New%20Balance/SM/A00/EN/Source/td_iopan.htm[5/15/2015 11:41:09 AM]...
  • Page 59 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--I/O Panel file:///C|/Biz%20Client/2015/NewBalance/Info%20Dev%20Root/New%20Balance/SM/A00/EN/Source/td_iopan.htm[5/15/2015 11:41:09 AM]...

  • Page 60: Removing The Power Supply

    Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--Power Supply Power Supply Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual 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.
  • Page 61 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--Power Supply 4. Disconnect the power supply cable by squeezing the tabs (1) while pulling the cable away from the power supply (2). 5. Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive at the back of the computer.
  • Page 62 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--Power Supply 6. Push down on and hold the power supply release tab. 7. Slide the power supply towards the interior of the computer until it clears the metal frame. file:///C|/Biz%20Client/2015/NewBalance/Info%20Dev%20Root/New%20Balance/SM/A00/EN/Source/td_pws.htm[5/15/2015 11:41:10 AM]...
  • Page 63 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--Power Supply 8. Lift the power supply straight up and remove from the computer. file:///C|/Biz%20Client/2015/NewBalance/Info%20Dev%20Root/New%20Balance/SM/A00/EN/Source/td_pws.htm[5/15/2015 11:41:10 AM]...
  • Page 64 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--Power Supply file:///C|/Biz%20Client/2015/NewBalance/Info%20Dev%20Root/New%20Balance/SM/A00/EN/Source/td_pws.htm[5/15/2015 11:41:10 AM]...
  • Page 65 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--Drives Bezel Drives Bezel Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual 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.
  • Page 66 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--Drives Bezel 4. Push the sliding plate lever down to release the drives bezel. 5. Tilt the drives bezel away from the front of the computer. file:///C|/Biz%20Client/2015/NewBalance/Info%20Dev%20Root/New%20Balance/SM/A00/EN/Source/td_dbezel.htm[5/15/2015 11:41:11 AM]...
  • Page 67 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--Drives Bezel 6. Remove the drives bezel from the computer. file:///C|/Biz%20Client/2015/NewBalance/Info%20Dev%20Root/New%20Balance/SM/A00/EN/Source/td_dbezel.htm[5/15/2015 11:41:11 AM]...
  • Page 68 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--Drives Bezel file:///C|/Biz%20Client/2015/NewBalance/Info%20Dev%20Root/New%20Balance/SM/A00/EN/Source/td_dbezel.htm[5/15/2015 11:41:11 AM]...
  • Page 69 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--Drives Bezel file:///C|/Biz%20Client/2015/NewBalance/Info%20Dev%20Root/New%20Balance/SM/A00/EN/Source/td_dbezel.htm[5/15/2015 11:41:11 AM]...

  • Page 70: Removing The Optical Drive

    Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--Optical Drive Optical Drive Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual 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.
  • Page 71 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--Optical Drive 5. Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the optical drive. 6. Push the sliding-plate lever down to release the optical drive. file:///C|/Biz%20Client/2015/NewBalance/Info%20Dev%20Root/New%20Balance/SM/A00/EN/Source/td_opthd.htm[5/15/2015 11:41:12 AM]...
  • Page 72 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--Optical Drive 7. Remove the optical drive from the computer. file:///C|/Biz%20Client/2015/NewBalance/Info%20Dev%20Root/New%20Balance/SM/A00/EN/Source/td_opthd.htm[5/15/2015 11:41:12 AM]...
  • Page 73 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--Optical Drive file:///C|/Biz%20Client/2015/NewBalance/Info%20Dev%20Root/New%20Balance/SM/A00/EN/Source/td_opthd.htm[5/15/2015 11:41:12 AM]...

  • Page 74: Supported Memory Configurations

    Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--Memory Memory Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual Supported Memory Configurations Removing and Replacing Memory Modules Your computer uses 1066 MHz or 1333Mhz DDR3 unbuffered SDRAM memory. DDR3 SDRAM, or double-data-rate three synchronous dynamic random access memory, is a random access memory technology. It is a part of the SDRAM family of technologies, which is one of many DRAM (dynamic random access memory) implementations, and is an evolutionary improvement over its predecessor, DDR2 SDRAM.
  • Page 75 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--Memory 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the computer cover. 3. Lift the hard drive tray: a. Push the blue release tab toward the bottom of the computer b. Raise the hard drive tray on its hinges.
  • Page 76 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--Memory 5. Using your thumbs, gently push down on the memory module retention clips at either end of the module to release the module from the system board connector. file:///C|/Biz%20Client/2015/NewBalance/Info%20Dev%20Root/New%20Balance/SM/A00/EN/Source/td_mem.htm[5/15/2015 11:41:14 AM]...
  • Page 77 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--Memory 6. Lift the memory module straight up and out of the computer. 7. Repeat the process for any remaining memory modules. file:///C|/Biz%20Client/2015/NewBalance/Info%20Dev%20Root/New%20Balance/SM/A00/EN/Source/td_mem.htm[5/15/2015 11:41:14 AM]...
  • Page 78 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--Memory file:///C|/Biz%20Client/2015/NewBalance/Info%20Dev%20Root/New%20Balance/SM/A00/EN/Source/td_mem.htm[5/15/2015 11:41:14 AM]...
  • Page 79 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--Memory file:///C|/Biz%20Client/2015/NewBalance/Info%20Dev%20Root/New%20Balance/SM/A00/EN/Source/td_mem.htm[5/15/2015 11:41:14 AM]...

  • Page 80: Removing The Expansion Card

    Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--Expansion Card Expansion Card Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual 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.
  • Page 81 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--Expansion Card 3. Lift the expansion card retention assembly arm away from the chassis. 4. Squeeze the expansion card retention assembly release tabs together and hold. file:///C|/Biz%20Client/2015/NewBalance/Info%20Dev%20Root/New%20Balance/SM/A00/EN/Source/td_xcard.htm[5/15/2015 11:41:15 AM]...
  • Page 82 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--Expansion Card 5. Continue tilting the expansion card retention towards the outside of the computer. 6. Disconnect the USB cable from the expansion card. file:///C|/Biz%20Client/2015/NewBalance/Info%20Dev%20Root/New%20Balance/SM/A00/EN/Source/td_xcard.htm[5/15/2015 11:41:15 AM]...
  • Page 83 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--Expansion Card 7. Lift the expansion card straight up and remove from the computer. file:///C|/Biz%20Client/2015/NewBalance/Info%20Dev%20Root/New%20Balance/SM/A00/EN/Source/td_xcard.htm[5/15/2015 11:41:15 AM]...
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  • Page 85: Removing The Front Fan Assembly

    Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--Front Fan Assembly Front Fan Assembly Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual 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.
  • Page 86 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--Front Fan Assembly b. Raise the hard drive tray on its hinges. file:///C|/Biz%20Client/2015/NewBalance/Info%20Dev%20Root/New%20Balance/SM/A00/EN/Source/td_ffans.htm[5/15/2015 11:41:16 AM]...
  • Page 87 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--Front Fan Assembly 4. Remove the memory module shroud. 5. Disconnect the two fan cables from the system board. 6. Remove the screw securing the front fan assembly to the computer. file:///C|/Biz%20Client/2015/NewBalance/Info%20Dev%20Root/New%20Balance/SM/A00/EN/Source/td_ffans.htm[5/15/2015 11:41:16 AM]...
  • Page 88 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--Front Fan Assembly 7. Lift the front fan assembly straight up and remove it from the computer. file:///C|/Biz%20Client/2015/NewBalance/Info%20Dev%20Root/New%20Balance/SM/A00/EN/Source/td_ffans.htm[5/15/2015 11:41:16 AM]...
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  • Page 90: Removing The System Board

    Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--System Board System Board Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual 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.
  • Page 91 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--System Board b. Raise the hard drive tray on its hinges. file:///C|/Biz%20Client/2015/NewBalance/Info%20Dev%20Root/New%20Balance/SM/A00/EN/Source/td_sysbd.htm[5/15/2015 11:41:17 AM]...
  • Page 92 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--System Board 4. Remove the memory module shroud. 5. Remove the front fan assembly. 6. Remove the expansion card if applicable. 7. Remove the video card. 8. Remove the heat sink and processor. 9. Remove any memory modules.
  • Page 93 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--System Board 11. Disconnect the system board power cable. file:///C|/Biz%20Client/2015/NewBalance/Info%20Dev%20Root/New%20Balance/SM/A00/EN/Source/td_sysbd.htm[5/15/2015 11:41:17 AM]...
  • Page 94 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--System Board 12. Disconnect the optical and hard drive data cables. file:///C|/Biz%20Client/2015/NewBalance/Info%20Dev%20Root/New%20Balance/SM/A00/EN/Source/td_sysbd.htm[5/15/2015 11:41:17 AM]...
  • Page 95 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--System Board 13. Disconnect the I/O data cable. file:///C|/Biz%20Client/2015/NewBalance/Info%20Dev%20Root/New%20Balance/SM/A00/EN/Source/td_sysbd.htm[5/15/2015 11:41:17 AM]...
  • Page 96 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--System Board 14. Remove the twelve screws that secure the system board to the computer chassis. file:///C|/Biz%20Client/2015/NewBalance/Info%20Dev%20Root/New%20Balance/SM/A00/EN/Source/td_sysbd.htm[5/15/2015 11:41:17 AM]...
  • Page 97 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--System Board 15. Slide the system board towards the front of the chassis. file:///C|/Biz%20Client/2015/NewBalance/Info%20Dev%20Root/New%20Balance/SM/A00/EN/Source/td_sysbd.htm[5/15/2015 11:41:17 AM]...
  • Page 98 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--System Board 16. Lift the system board up at an angle towards the edge of the chassis. file:///C|/Biz%20Client/2015/NewBalance/Info%20Dev%20Root/New%20Balance/SM/A00/EN/Source/td_sysbd.htm[5/15/2015 11:41:17 AM]...
  • Page 99 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--System Board 17. Remove the system board from the computer chassis. file:///C|/Biz%20Client/2015/NewBalance/Info%20Dev%20Root/New%20Balance/SM/A00/EN/Source/td_sysbd.htm[5/15/2015 11:41:17 AM]...
  • Page 100 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--System Board file:///C|/Biz%20Client/2015/NewBalance/Info%20Dev%20Root/New%20Balance/SM/A00/EN/Source/td_sysbd.htm[5/15/2015 11:41:17 AM]...
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  • Page 102: Removing The Hard Drive Tray

    Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--Hard Drive Tray Hard Drive Tray Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual 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.
  • Page 103 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--Hard Drive Tray 5. Lift the hard drive tray: a. Push the blue release tab toward the bottom of the computer b. Raise the hard drive tray upward on its hinges. 6. Continue releasing the hard drive cables from the plastic ties on the bottom of the hard drive tray.
  • Page 104 Dell Precision™ T3500 Service Manual--Hard Drive Tray 8. Remove the hard drive tray from the computer. file:///C|/Biz%20Client/2015/NewBalance/Info%20Dev%20Root/New%20Balance/SM/A00/EN/Source/td_hdtray.htm[5/15/2015 11:41:19 AM]...
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