Dell XPS 8300 Manuals

Manuals and User Guides for Dell XPS 8300. We have 2 Dell XPS 8300 manuals available for free PDF download: Service Manual, Setup Manual

Dell XPS 8300 Service Manual

Dell XPS 8300 Service Manual (116 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 4.93 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
1 Technical Overview

9
- Inside View of Your Computer
  9
- System Board Components
  10
2 Before You Begin

13
- Technical Specifications
  13
- Recommended Tools
  13
- Turning off Your Computer
  13
- Safety Instructions
  14
3 Computer Cover

17
- Removing the Computer Cover
  17
- Replacing the Computer Cover
  18
4 Memory Module(S)

21
- Removing the Memory Module(S)
  21
- Replacing the Memory Module(S)
  22
5 Front Bezel

27
- Removing the Front Bezel
  27
- Replacing the Front Bezel
  29
6 Graphics Card Bracket

31
- Removing the Graphics Card Bracket
  31
- Replacing the Graphics Card Bracket
  32
7 Wireless Mini-Card

33
- Removing the Mini-Card
  33
- Replacing the Mini-Card
  34
8 PCI Express Cards

37
9 Drives

45
- Hard Drive
  45
- Optical Drive
  50
  - Removing the Optical Drive
    50
  - Replacing the Optical Drive
    51
- Media Card Reader
  54
  - Removing the Media Card Reader
    54
  - Replacing the Media Card Reader
    56
10 Top Cover

57
- Removing the Top Cover
  57
- Replacing the Top Cover
  59
11 Top I/O Panel

61
- Removing the Top I/O Panel
  61
- Replacing the Top I/O Panel
  63
12 Front USB Panel

65
- Removing the Front USB Panel
  65
- Replacing the Front USB Panel
  67
13 Bluetooth Assembly

69
- Removing the Bluetooth Assembly
  69
- Replacing the Bluetooth Assembly
  71
14 Power Button Module

73
- Removing the Power Button Module
  73
- Replacing the Power Button Module
  75
15 Fans

77
- Chassis Fan
  77
  - Removing the Chassis Fan
    77
  - Replacing the Chassis Fan
    78
- Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly
  79
  - Removing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly
    79
  - Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink Assembly
    81
16 Processor

83
- Removing the Processor
  83
- Replacing the Processor
  85
17 Coin-Cell Battery

89
- Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
  89
- Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
  90
18 Power Supply

93
- Removing the Power Supply
  93
- Replacing the Power Supply
  95
19 System Board

97
20 System Setup Utility

103
- Overview
  103
  - Entering System Setup Utility
    103
  - System Setup Options
    104
    
    Asset Tag
    105
    
    Processor Type
    105
    
    Memory Technology
    105
    
    Power Management
    107
    
    System Password
    107
  - Boot Sequence
    109
- Clearing Forgotten Passwords
  110
- Clearing CMOS Passwords
  112
21 Flashing the BIOS

115

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Dell XPS 8300 Setup Manual

Dell XPS 8300 Setup Manual (76 pages)

Dell Personal Computer User Manual

Brand: Dell | Category: Desktop | Size: 2.02 MB

Table of Contents

Setup Guide
3
Table of Contents
5
Setting up Your XPS Desktop

7
- Lifting Your Computer
  8
- Before Setting up Your Computer
  9
- Connect the Display
  10
- Connect the Keyboard and Mouse
  12
- Connect the Network Cable
  13
- (Optional)
  13
- Connect the Power Cable
  14
- Press the Power Button
  14
- Set up the Operating System
  15
- Create System Recovery Media
  16
- (Recommended)
  16
- Set up the TV Tuner (Optional)
  17
- Connect to the Internet (Optional)
  17
- Setting up a Wireless Connection
  18
Using Your XPS Desktop

20
- Front View Features
  20
- Top View Features
  22
- Back View Features
  26
- Back Panel Connectors
  28
- Software Features
  30
- Dell Dock
  31
- Dell Datasafe Online Backup
  32
Solving Problems

33
- Beep Codes
  33
- Network Problems
  34
- Power Problems
  35
- Memory Problems
  36
- Lockups and Software Problems
  37
Using Support Tools

40
- Dell Support Center
  40
- My Dell Downloads
  41
- System Messages
  42
- Hardware Troubleshooter
  44
- Dell Diagnostics
  44
Restoring Your Operating

47
System

47
- System Restore
  48
- Dell Datasafe Local Backup
  49
- System Recovery Media
  52
- Dell Factory Image Restore
  53
Getting Help

55
- Technical Support and Customer
  56
- Service
  56
- Dellconnect
  56
- Online Services
  57
- Automated Order-Status Service
  58
- Product Information
  58
- Returning Items for Repair under
  59
- Warranty or for Credit
  59
- Before You Call
  61
- Contacting Dell
  63
Finding more Information and

64
Resources

64
Specifications

66
- Internal Connectors
  68
Appendix

71
- Information for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard (Only for Mexico)
  71
Index

72

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