Dell Studio XPS 435T / 9000 User Manual

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Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
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Model: DCRM
July2009Rev.A01
Technical Overview
Before You Begin
Replacing the Computer Cover
Replacing the Front Panel
Replacing the Badge Back Light
Replacing Memory Module(s)
Replacing Drives
Replacing a PCI Express Card
Replacing Fans
Replacing the Processor
Replacing the System Board
Replacing the Battery
Replacing the Power Supply
Replacing the Top Cover
Replacing the I/O Panel
System Setup
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

Dell Studio XPS 435T / 9000 Specifications

General

Processor	Intel Core i7 (various models)
Graphics	ATI Radeon HD or NVIDIA GeForce (various models)
Operating System	Windows Vista or Windows 7
Form Factor	Tower
Chipset	Intel X58 Express
RAM	Up to 24GB DDR3
Storage	Up to 2TB HDD or SSD options
Optical Drive	Blu-ray or DVD±RW
Audio	Integrated 7.1 channel audio
Networking	Gigabit Ethernet
Power Supply	750W

Summary

Replacing the Badge Back Light

Replacing a PCI Express Card

Replacing the Battery

Replacing the Computer Cover

Replacing the Processor

Replacing Drives

Replacing the Hard Drive

Steps to remove and install the computer's hard drive.

Replacing the Optical Drive

Instructions for removing and installing the optical drive.

Replacing the Media Card Reader

Procedure for removing and installing the media card reader.

Replacing the FlexDock

Steps to remove and install the FlexDock component.

Replacing the FlexDock Drive Insert

Replacing the Metal Filler

Replacing Fans

Replacing the Chassis Fan

Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly

Procedure for replacing the CPU fan and heat sink.

Replacing the Front Fan

Replacing the Front Panel

Replacing Memory Module(s)

Replacing the Power Supply

Replacing the System Board

System Setup

Replacing the Top Cover

Replacing the I/O Panel