Dell Studio XPS 8100 Service Manual

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Page 1 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.; Intel and Intel SpeedStep are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S.
Page 2: Turning Off Computer
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: Small flat-blade screwdriver...
Page 3 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.
Page 4: Removing The Front Bezel
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.
Page 5 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Align and insert the front bezel clamps into the front panel slots. 3. Rotate the front bezel towards the computer until the front bezel tabs snap into place. 1 front bezel 2 front panel slots (3) 3 front bezel tabs (4) 4 front panel 5 front bezel clamps (3)
Page 6: Flashing The Bios
The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board. To flash the BIOS: 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Go to support.dell.com. 3. Select your country and language. 4. Click Drivers and Downloads.
Page 7: Removing 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.
Page 8 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 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. 3. Connect the Bluetooth assembly cable, to the system board connector (see System Board Components).
Page 9: Pci And Pci Express Cards
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.
Page 10: Removing Pci And Pci Express Cards
1 guide clamps (2) 2 card retention bracket 3 alignment bar 4 alignment guide 5 filler bracket 6 guide notches (2) Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).
Page 11: Replacing Pci And Pci Express Cards
1 card retention clamp 2 screw 3 filler bracket 4 card retention clamp insert 5 PCI Express card 8. If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening. 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.
Page 12: Configuring Your Computer After Removing Or Installing The Pci Express Card
1 screw 2 card retention clamp 3 card clamp insert 4 filler bracket 5 PCI Express card 5. Connect any cables that should be attached to the card. See the documentation for the card for information about the card's cable connections. ...
Page 14: Removing The Coin-Cell Battery
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: A new battery can explode if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Page 15 1 coin-cell battery 2 battery socket 3. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 4. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 5. Enter system setup (see System Setup) and restore the settings you recorded in step Back to Contents Page ...
Page 16: Removing The Computer Cover
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 likelihood of electric shock, laceration by moving fan blades, or other unexpected injuries, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
Page 17 6. Replace the thumbscrew that secures the computer cover to the chassis. thumbscrew slots computer cover 7. Place the computer in an upright position. Back to Contents Page ...
Page 18: Removing The Processor
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.
Page 19: Replacing The Processor
3 socket 4 tab 5 release lever CAUTION: When removing the processor, do not touch any of the pins inside the socket or allow any objects to fall on the pins in the socket. 6. Gently lift the processor to remove it from the socket. Leave the release lever extended in the release position so that the socket is ready for the new processor.
Page 20 9 processor pin-1 indicator 8. Pivot the socket release lever back toward the socket, and snap it into place to secure the processor. 9. Clean the thermal grease from the bottom of the heat sink. CAUTION: Ensure that you apply new thermal grease. New thermal grease is critical for ensuring adequate thermal bonding, which is a requirement for optimal processor operation.
Page 21: Removing The Hard Drive
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.
Page 22: Optical Drive
data cable SATA connector 7. If removing the hard drive changes the drive configuration, ensure that you reflect these changes in the system setup (see System Setup). Replacing the Hard Drive 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
Page 23: Replacing The Optical Drive
screws (2) optical drive drive panel data cable SATA connector power cable 7. Set aside the optical drive in a secure location. Replacing the Optical Drive 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the screw from the old optical drive and insert it into the new optical drive. screw ...
Page 24: Media Card Reader
10. See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation. 11. Check the System Setup for drive configuration changes (see System Setup). Media Card Reader Removing the Media Card Reader ...
Page 25 5. Replace the top cover (see Replacing the Top Cover). 6. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 7. Replace the front bezel (see Replacing the Front Bezel). 8. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
Page 26: Chassis Fan
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.
Page 27: Processor Fan And Heat Sink Assembly
3. Replace the four screws that secure the chassis fan to the chassis. 4. Connect the chassis fan cable to the system board connector (see System Board Components). 5. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
Page 28 2. Clean the thermal grease from the bottom of the heat sink. CAUTION: Ensure that you apply new thermal grease. New thermal grease is critical for ensuring adequate thermal bonding, which is a requirement for optimal processor operation. 3.
Page 29: Removing The Front Usb Panel
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.
Page 30: Replacing The Front Usb Panel
Replacing the Front USB Panel CAUTION: Take care not to damage the cable connectors and the cable routing clips when sliding the front USB panel into the front USB panel clamp slot. 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
Page 31: Removing The Graphics Card 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.
Page 32 5. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). Back to Contents Page ...
Page 33: Removing The Memory Module(S)
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.
Page 34 1 matched memory modules in DIMM 2 matched memory modules in DIMM connectors 3 and 4 (black securing connectors 1 and 2 (white securing clips) clips) 3. Align the notch on the bottom of the memory module with the tab in the connector. cutouts (2) notch memory module...
Page 35 ® ® 8. Right-click the My Computer icon on your Microsoft Windows desktop and click Properties. 9. Click the General tab. 10. To verify that the memory is installed correctly, check the amount of memory (RAM) listed. Back to Contents Page ...
Page 36: Removing The Power Supply
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.
Page 37 WARNING: Failure to replace and tighten all screws may cause electrical shock as these screws are a key part of the system grounding. 3. Replace the four screws that secure the power supply to the chassis. 4. Connect the DC power cables to the system board and drives (see System Board Components).
Page 38: Removing The Power Button Module
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.
Page 39 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Align and push the power button module tabs into the slots in the top panel. 3. Connect the power button module cable to the system board connector FP1 (see System Board Components).
Page 40: Removing The System Board
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.
Page 41: Replacing The System Board
6. Replace the processor fan and the heat sink assembly (see Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly). 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: Ensure that the heat sink assembly is correctly seated and secure.
Page 42: System Setup Options
1. Turn on (or restart) your computer. 2. When the blue DELL™ logo is displayed, watch for the F2 prompt to appear and then press <F2> immediately. NOTE: The F2 prompt indicates that the keyboard has initialized. This prompt can appear very quickly, so you must watch for it to display, and then press <F2>. If you press <F2> before you are prompted, this keystroke will be lost. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop.
Page 43 Displays the processor L1 cache size Processor Cache L1 Displays the processor L2 cache size Processor Cache L2 Displays the processor L3 cache size Processor Cache L3 Indicates the amount of installed memory in MB Memory Installed Indicates the amount of memory available in MB Memory Available Indicates the memory speed in MHz.
Page 44: Boot Sequence
Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot You can use this feature to change the current boot sequence, for example, to boot from the CD/DVD drive to run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. On completion of diagnostic tests, the previous boot sequence is restored.
Page 45: Clearing Forgotten Passwords
Clearing Forgotten Passwords WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with the computer. WARNING: The computer must be disconnected from the electrical outlet to clear the Password setting. ...
Page 46 4. Remove the 2-pin jumper plug from pins 2 and 3 and fix it on pins 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. ...
Page 47: Technical Overview
System Board Components 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. Inside View of Your Computer front bezel secondary hard drive...
Page 48 Power connector (PWR2) processor socket processor fan connector memory module connector (CPU_FAN1) (DIMM3) memory module connector memory module connector (DIMM1) (DIMM4) memory module connector main power connector (PWR1) (DIMM2) CMOS reset jumper 10 password reset jumper (PSWD1) (CLR_CMOS1) 11 SATA connector (SATA1) 12 SATA connector (SATA2) 13 power button connector (FP1) 14 SATA connector (SATA4)
Page 49 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.; Intel and Intel SpeedStep are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S.
Page 50: Removing The Top Cover
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.
Page 51 2. Align the tabs in the top cover with the slots in the top panel. 3. Press and slide the top cover towards the back of the computer, until it clicks into place. 4. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive).
Page 52: Removing The Top I/O Panel
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.
Page 53: Replacing The Top I/O Panel
Replacing the Top I/O Panel 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Align the screw holes in the top I/O panel with the screw holes in the top panel. 3. Replace the two screws that secure the top I/O panel to the top panel. ...

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