Dell Inspiron 580S User Manual

Dell™Inspiron™580sServiceManual
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
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Model DCSLF
January2010Rev.A00
Before You Begin
Technical Overview
Computer Cover
Support Bracket
Front Bezel
Memory Module(s)
PCI and PCI Express Cards
Drives
Fans
Front I/O Panel
Processor
System Board
Power Supply
Battery
System Setup
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.

Dell Inspiron 580S Specifications

General

Chipset	Intel H57
Power Supply	250W
Processor	Intel Core i3/i5/i7
RAM	Up to 8GB DDR3
Storage	Up to 2TB HDD
Graphics	Integrated Intel HD Graphics
Optical Drive	DVD+/-RW
Audio	Integrated 7.1 channel audio
Networking	Ethernet, optional Wi-Fi
Ports	USB 2.0, HDMI, VGA
Operating System	Windows 7
Form Factor	Small Form Factor

Summary

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

Before You Begin

Recommended Tools

Turning Off Your Computer

Detailed steps to safely shut down the computer before servicing.

Safety Instructions

Guidelines to ensure personal safety and protect the computer from damage.

PCI and PCI Express Cards

Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards

Replacing PCI and PCI Express Cards

Battery

Removing the Battery

Replacing the Battery

Processor

Removing the Processor

Procedure for safely disconnecting and removing the CPU.

Replacing the Processor

Procedure for correctly installing a new CPU.

Hard Drive

Removing the Hard Drive

Instructions for safely disconnecting and removing the computer's hard drive.

Replacing the Hard Drive

Instructions for safely installing a new computer hard drive.

Fans

Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly

Procedure to safely detach and remove the CPU fan and heat sink unit.

Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly

Front I/O Panel

Removing the Front I/O Panel

Replacing the Front I/O Panel

Memory Module(s)

Removing the Memory Module(s)

Replacing the Memory Module(s)

Power Supply

Removing the Power Supply

Replacing the Power Supply

System Setup

Entering System Setup

Instructions on how to access the computer's BIOS setup utility.

Clearing Forgotten Passwords

Procedure to reset forgotten system passwords using jumpers.

Clearing CMOS Settings

Procedure to reset the system's CMOS settings to default values.

Flashing the BIOS

Instructions for updating the computer's Basic Input/Output System firmware.

System Board

Removing the System Board

Procedure to safely disconnect and remove the main system board.

Replacing the System Board

Procedure to safely install a new main system board.