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Dell XPS 730X Service Manual

Dell XPS 730X Service Manual

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Dell™ XPS™ 730/730X Service Manual
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  • Page 1 Dell™ XPS™ 730/730X Service Manual Model DCDO w w w . d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m...
  • Page 2 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 XPS are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Microsoft and Windows, are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ....Dell XPS 730X ....
  • Page 4 Replacing the Theater Lighting Card ..Replacing Memory Module(s) ..Replacing a PCI/PCI Express Card ..Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card From a Multi Graphics Card Configuration .
  • Page 5 ....System Setup Options—Dell™ XPS™ 730 ..System Setup Options—Dell XPS 730X ..Boot Sequence .
  • Page 6 Clearing CMOS Settings ....Contents...

  • Page 7: Technical Overview

    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 optical drive bays (4) floppy drive/media card reader...

  • Page 8: System Board Components

    System Board Components Dell™ XPS™ 730 Technical Overview...
  • Page 9 CPU socket system board CPU fan header DIMMs 0 and 1 (DIMM 0-1) DIMMs 2 and 3 (DIMM 2-3) ATX power connector IDE connector (IDE) (ATX_PWR) SATA ports 3-6 (SATA 3-6) floppy header (FLOPPY) BIOS debug codes (PORT 80 SATA ports 1-2 (SATA 1-2) DECODER) 11 font panel connector (FRONT serial port header (SERIAL...

  • Page 10: Dell Xps 730X

    Dell XPS 730X Technical Overview...
  • Page 11 CPU socket system board CPU fan header DIMMs 1, 3, and 5 ATX power connector (ATX_PWR) IDE connector (IDE) SATA port 4 (SATA 4) battery socket SATA ports 1-3 (SATA 1-3) internal USB header 1 (USB) internal USB header 2 (USB) 11 internal USB header 3 (USB) 1394 header 13 PCI slot 1 (PCI SLOT 1)

  • Page 12: Master Control Board

    Master Control Board internal LED header power header (POWER) (INTERNAL_LED) front top LED header front bottom right LED IO (FRONT_TOP_LED) header (BOT_RT_LED) PCI cage fan header power button board header (FAN_CAGE) (CON_PWR_BTN) rear PCI LED header hard drive fan (FAN_HDD) (REAR_PCI_LED) factory defaults jumper internal USB headers...
  • Page 13 Technical Overview...
  • Page 14 Technical Overview...

  • Page 15: Before You Begin

    Technical Specifications For information on technical specifications of your computer, see the Quick Reference Guide that shipped with your computer or see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools: •...

  • Page 16: Safety Instructions

    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.

  • Page 17: Replacing The Computer Stand

    Replacing the Computer Stand WARNING: Your computer is heavy and can be difficult to maneuver. Seek assistance before attempting to lift, move, or tilt the computer and always lift correctly to avoid injury; avoid bending over while lifting. WARNING: The computer stand should be installed at all times to ensure maximum system stability.
  • Page 18 4 To replace the computer stand, perform the removal procedure in reverse order. Replacing the Computer Stand...

  • Page 19: Replacing The Computer Cover

    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 20 computer cover cover release latch cover hinge tabs stabilizing feet (closed) 3 With the cover release latch pulled back, grip the sides of the cover, then pivot the top of the cover up and away from the computer. 4 Slide the cover forward and up to remove it from the hinge slots, then set it aside in a secure and protected location.

  • Page 21: Replacing The Theater Lighting Unit

    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: Replacing The Theater Lighting Card

    captive screws batteries 3 Remove the two captive screws and lift the cover of the battery unit. 4 Replace the batteries with a new pair. 5 Replace the cover of the battery unit and ensure that the screws are secure. 6 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover"...
  • Page 23 theater lighting card theater lighting card connector 3 Disconnect the theater lighting card connector. 4 Remove the screw securing the theater lighting card to the chassis and lift the card out of the slot. 5 Replace the theater lighting card in its slot and tighten the screw. 6 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover"...
  • Page 24 7 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. Replacing the Theater Lighting Unit...

  • Page 25: Replacing Memory Module(S)

    For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 13. 2 Remove the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 17).
  • Page 26 Dell™ XPS™ 730: A matched pair of modules in DIMM B matched pair of memory modules in connectors 0 and 1 DIMM connectors 2 and 3 Replacing Memory Module(s)
  • Page 27 Dell XPS 730X: 7 Align the notch on the bottom of the module with the tab in the connector. cutouts (2) memory module notch CAUTION: To avoid damage to the memory module, press the module straight down into the connector while you apply equal force to each end of the module.
  • Page 28 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" on page 17). 10 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.

  • Page 29: Replacing A Pci/Pci Express Card

    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. NOTE: If a graphics card is installed in each of the PCIe x16 card slots in the multi- graphics configuration, the PCIe x1 and one PCI card slot are not accessible for use.

  • Page 30: Removing A Pci Express Graphics Card From A Multi Graphics Card Configuration

    Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card From a Multi Graphics Card Configuration NOTE: This section deals with dual and triple configurations of PCIe x16 graphics cards only. For removal of any other type of PCI or PCIe cards, see "Replacing the PCI and PCI Express Cards"...
  • Page 31 4 Disconnect any cables connected to the card. 5 Remove the captive screws on top of the PCI card fan shroud and remove the shroud. 6 Remove the card retention screw(s) on the top of the card retainer at the appropriate card slot and pivot the card retainer back through the chassis wall.
  • Page 32 7 Press the securing tab (if present) on the system board connector as you grasp the card by its top corners, and then ease the card straight out of the connector. PCIe x16 card securing tab PCIe x16 card slot 8 Install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening.

  • Page 33: Installing Graphics Cards For Multi Graphics Card

    NOTE: To upgrade to or downgrade from a dual- or triple-graphics card configuration, you may need additional parts that can be ordered from Dell. This section pertains to using dual and triple PCIe graphics cards to take advantage of NVIDIA’s SLI (Scalable Link Interface). For installation of other types of PCI or PCIe cards, see "Replacing a PCI/PCI Express Card"...

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