Dell M3800 Owner's Manual

Dell Precision M3800Owner's ManualRegulatory Model: P31FRegulatory Type: P31F001

3. Turn the system badge flap over and place it on the base cover.4. Remove the screws that secure the base cover to the computer. Release and remove

5. Lift up and remove the base cover from the computer.Installing the Base Cover1. Place the base cover on the computer and snap it in place.2. Tighte

3. Turn over the base cover and peel the Mylar tape that secures the system badge flap to the base cover.4. Flip the base cover and release the tab on

Removing the Battery1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove the base cover.3. Perform the following steps to remove

3. Pry the securing clips away from the memory module until it pops-up. Remove the memory module from its connector on the system board.Installing the

4. Slide out the touchpad and lift it away from the computer.Installing the Touchpad1. Align the touchpad in its position on the computer.2. Tighten t

3. Perform the following steps to remove the hard drive from the computer:a. Disconnect the hard-drive cable from the system board [1].b. Remove the s

Installing the Hard Drive1. Align the screw holes on the hard drive-bracket with the screw holes on the hard drive.2. Tighten the screws that secure t

Installing the Speakers1. Align the speakers in the slot on the computer.2. Route the speaker cable through the routing tabs on the computer.3. Tighte

3. Connect the antenna cables to the WLAN card.CAUTION: To avoid damage to the WLAN card, do not place any cables under it. NOTE: The color of the ant

Notes, Cautions, and WarningsNOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates

3. Perform the following steps to remove the coin-cell battery:a. Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable from the I/O board [1].b. Lift up and remove

3. Disconnect the I/O-board cable from the system board and I/O board.4. Remove the screw that secures the mSATA card to the computer. Remove the mSAT

5. Install the:a. batteryb. base cover6. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.Removing the Fans 1. Follow the procedures in Bef

Installing the Fans1. Perform the following steps to install the system fan:a. Place the system fan in its slot in the computer.b. Connect the system

Installing the Heatsink1. Align the screw holes on the heatsink with the screw holes on the system board.2. Tighten the screws to secure the heatsink

3. Connect the following cables to the system board:a. touch panelb. power connector4. Install the:a. batteryb. base cover5. Follow the procedures in

5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.Removing the System Board1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Compute

4. Lift the connector latches [1] to disconnect [2] the following cables from the system board:a. keyboard backlightb. touchpadc. keyboard (after peel

Installing the System Board1. Align the system board on the computer.2. Tighten the screws and the captive screws to secure the system board to the co

3. Peel off the Mylar tape from the keyboard [1]. Peel off the Mylar sheath to access the screws [2].4. Remove the screws that secure the keyboard to

Contents1 Working on Your Computer...5Before Working Inside Your Compu

5. Lift and remove the keyboard from the computer.Installing the Keyboard1. Tighten the screws to secure the keyboard to the computer.2. Affix the Myl

3. Disconnect and remove the following cables:a. antenna cables from the WLAN card [1]b. camera cable from the I/O board [2]c. touch panel [4] and dis

5. Lift and remove the palmrest assembly from the display assembly.CAUTION: Lift the palmrest assembly slowly to avoid damaging the display assembly.

4. Connect the following cables:a. touch panel [4], and display cables [3] to the system boardb. camera cable to I/O board [2]c. antenna cables to the

4. Lift the palmrest assembly away from the display assembly.CAUTION: Lift the palmrest assembly slowly to avoid damaging the display assembly. 5. Rem

4. Install the:a. keyboardb. system boardc. memory module(s)d. I/O boarde. power connectorf. heatsinkg. fansh. mSATA cardi. coin-cell batteryj. WLAN c

3System SetupSystem Setup enables you to manage your computer hardware and specify BIOS‐level options. From the System Setup, you can:• Change the NVR

Table 2. Navigation KeysKeys NavigationUp arrow Moves to the previous field.Down arrow Moves to the next field.<Enter> Allows you to select a va

Option DescriptionSystem Memory Displays the size of the system memory.Extended Memory Displays the size of the extended memory.Memory Speed Displays

Option Description• USB Debug - Disabled (Default Setting)Table 5. SecurityOption DescriptionUnlock Setup StatusUnlocked (Default Setting)Admin Passwo

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Option Descriptionenabled, the BIOS will turn On the TPM during POST so that it can be used by the operating system. This option is Enable by default.

Updating the BIOS It is recommended to update your BIOS (system setup), on replacing the system board or if an update is available. For laptops, ensur

Assigning a System Password and Setup PasswordYou can assign a new System Password and/or Setup Password or change an existing System Password and/or

4DiagnosticsIf you experience a problem with your computer, run the ePSA diagnostics before contacting Dell for technical assistance. The purpose of r

Device Status LightsIcon DescriptionTurns on when you turn on the computer.Turns on when the computer reads or writes data.Turns on steadily or blinks

5Technical SpecificationsNOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start (Start i

Feature SpecificationVideo controller and memory: NVIDIA Quadro K1100M , 2 GB GDDR5(4 Pcs 128Mx32), 1.5 V basedTable 12. AudioFeature SpecificationInt

Feature SpecificationActive area (X/Y) 344.16 mm X 193.59 mm / 345.60 mm X 194.40 mm (13.5 inches X 7.62 inches / 13.60 inches X 7.65 inches)Maximum r

Feature SpecificationHard Drives (optional) one internal 2.5 inch SATA HDDSolid State Drives (optional) one Solid State Drive (SSD), Full Mini Card (F

Feature SpecificationDimensions:Height 22 mm (0.86 inches)Width 66 mm (2.59 inches)Depth 143 mm (5.62 inches)Temperature range:Operating 0 °C to 40 °C

1Working on Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your ComputerUse the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage an

6Contacting DellNOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill,

4. Disconnect all network cables from the computer.5. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.6. Close the dis

CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. Do not use batteries designed for other Del

2Removing and Installing ComponentsThis section provides detailed information on how to remove or install the components from your computer.Recommende

11. memory modules 12. heatsinkFigure 2. Front View1. keyboard 2. touchpad3. palmrest 4. displayRemoving the Base Cover1. Follow the procedures in Bef