Dell Studio XPS 9100 User Manual

Dell™StudioXPS™9100ServiceManual
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
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Before You Begin
Technical Overview
Computer Cover
Memory Module(s)
Front Bezel
Badge Back-Light Module
PCI and PCI Express Cards
Front USB 3.0 Assembly
Drives
Top Cover
I/O Panel
Power Button Module
Fans
Processor
Coin-Cell Battery
Power Supply
System Board
System Setup
Flashing the BIOS
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 9100 Specifications

General

Audio	Integrated 7.1 Channel Audio
Processor	Intel Core i7-930
Chipset	Intel X58 Express
Memory	Up to 24GB DDR3
Graphics Card	ATI Radeon HD 5870
Optical Drive	DVD+/-RW
Operating System	Windows 7 Home Premium
Networking	Integrated 10/100/1000 Ethernet
Power Supply	750W
Ports (Front)	2 x USB 2.0, Microphone, Headphone
Ports (Rear)	6 x USB 2.0
Expansion Slots	1 x PCI

Summary

Badge Back-Light Module

Removing the Badge Back-Light Module

Procedure to detach the badge back-light module from the computer.

Replacing the Badge Back-Light Module

Procedure to install a new badge back-light module.

Before You Begin

Safety Instructions

Crucial guidelines to ensure user safety and prevent hardware damage.

Front Bezel

Removing the Front Bezel

Steps to detach the front panel bezel.

Replacing the Front Bezel

Steps to install a new front panel bezel.

PCI and PCI Express Cards

Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards

Steps to remove expansion cards from the system.

Replacing PCI and PCI Express Cards

Steps to install expansion cards into the system.

Coin-Cell Battery

Removing the Coin-Cell Battery

Procedure to remove the system's coin-cell battery.

Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery

Procedure to install a new coin-cell battery.

Computer Cover

Removing the Computer Cover

Replacing the Computer Cover

Processor

Removing the Processor

Steps to remove the Central Processing Unit (CPU).

Replacing the Processor

Steps to install a new Central Processing Unit (CPU).

Drives

Removing the Hard Drive

Replacing the Hard Drive

Removing the Optical Drive

Replacing the Optical Drive

Removing the Media Card Reader

Replacing the Media Card Reader

Fans

Removing the Chassis Fan

Replacing the Chassis Fan

Removing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly

Steps to remove the CPU cooling assembly.

Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly

Steps to install a new CPU cooling assembly.

Removing the Front Fan

Replacing the Front Fan

Memory Module(s)

Removing the Memory Module(s)

Replacing the Memory Module(s)

Power Supply

Removing the Power Supply

Replacing the Power Supply

Power Button Module

Removing the Power Button Module

Replacing the Power Button Module

System Board

Removing the System Board

Steps to remove the motherboard from the chassis.

Replacing the System Board

Steps to install a new motherboard into the chassis.

Top Cover

Removing the Top Cover

Replacing the Top Cover

I/O Panel

Removing the I/O Panel

Replacing the I/O Panel

Front USB 3.0 Assembly

Removing the Front USB 3.0 Assembly

Replacing the Front USB 3.0 Assembly