Dell Precision 3460 Small Form Factor - User Manual

Precision 3460 Small Form Factor
Service Manual
Regulatory Model: D17S
Regulatory Type: D17S004
March 2022
Rev. A00

Dell Precision 3460 Small Form Factor Specifications

General

Brand	Dell
Model	Precision 3460 Small Form Factor
Category	Desktop
Language	English

Summary

Working inside your computer

Safety instructions

General safety guidelines for protecting the computer and user.

Before working inside your computer

Safety precautions

Electrostatic discharge-ESD protection

Measures to prevent damage to electronic components from static electricity.

After working inside your computer

Removing and installing components

Removing the 2.5-inch hard drive

Installing the 2.5-inch hard drive

Removing the 3.5-inch hard drive

Installing the 3.5-inch hard drive

Removing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive (slot-1)

Steps to remove the M.2 2230 SSD from the first slot.

Installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive (slot-1)

Steps to install the M.2 2230 SSD into the first slot.

Removing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive (slot-2)

Steps to remove the M.2 2230 SSD from the second slot.

Installing the M.2 2230 solid-state drive (slot-2)

Steps to install the M.2 2230 SSD into the second slot.

Removing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive (slot-1)

Steps to remove the M.2 2280 SSD from the first slot.

Installing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive (slot-1)

Steps to install the M.2 2280 SSD into the first slot.

Removing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive (slot-3)

Steps to remove the M.2 2280 SSD from the third slot.

Installing the M.2 2280 solid-state drive (slot-3)

Steps to install the M.2 2280 SSD into the third slot.

Removing the memory

Step-by-step guide to detach memory modules from the slots.

Installing the memory

Step-by-step guide to attach memory modules to the slots.

Removing the graphics card

Installing the graphics card

Removing the processor fan and heat-sink assembly

Step-by-step guide to detach the CPU cooler.

Installing the processor fan and heat-sink assembly

Step-by-step guide to attach the CPU cooler.

Removing the processor

Step-by-step guide to detach the CPU from the socket.

Installing the processor

Step-by-step guide to attach the CPU to the socket.

Removing the power-supply unit

Step-by-step guide to detach the power supply unit.

Installing the power-supply unit

Step-by-step guide to attach the power supply unit.

Removing the system board

Step-by-step guide to detach the system board from the chassis.

Installing the system board

Step-by-step guide to attach the system board to the chassis.

System setup

Boot menu

Boot Sequence

Updating the BIOS

Procedures for updating the system's Basic Input/Output System firmware.

Updating the BIOS from the F12 One-Time boot menu

Guide for updating BIOS via the F12 boot menu.

System and setup password

Assigning a system setup password

Deleting or changing an existing system setup password

Troubleshooting

SupportAssist diagnostics

Overview of the built-in diagnostic tool for hardware checks.

Diagnostic LED behavior

Explains the meaning of diagnostic LED blink patterns and suggested resolutions.

Recovering the operating system

Updating the BIOS in Windows

Guide for updating BIOS from within the Windows operating system.

Updating the BIOS using the USB drive in Windows

Guide for updating BIOS using a bootable USB drive in Windows.