Dell M3800 Owner's Manual

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

9. WLAN card10. video-card fan 11. memory modules12. heatsinkRemoving the Base Cover1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2.

5. Lift up and remove the base cover from the palmrest assembly.Installing the Base Cover1. Place the base-cover assembly on the palmrest assembly and

4. Release the tab on the system badge from the slot on the base cover. Lift the system badge off the base cover.Installing the System Badge1. Slide t

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

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

Removing the Hard Drive1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove the:a) base coverb) battery3. Perform the following 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 palmrest assembly.2. Route the speaker cable through the routing tabs on the palmrest

Installing the WLAN Card1. Align the notch on the WLAN card with the tab on the WLAN-card connector on the I/O board.2. Align the bracket which secure

Installing the Coin-Cell Battery1. Replace the coin-cell battery in its slot in the computer.2. Connect the coin-cell battery cable to the I/O board.3

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

4. Remove the screw that secures the mSATA card to the palmrest assembly. Remove the mSATA card from the system board.Installing the mSATA Card1. Alig

6. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.Removing the Fans 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Re

a) base coverb) batteryNOTE: The appearance of the heatsink and the number of screws will vary if you purchased your computer with an integrated graph

c) Lift the power-adapter port off the palmrest assembly.Installing the Power-Adapter Port 1. Tighten the screw to secure the power-adapter port to th

Installing the I/O Board1. Tighten the screws to secure the I/O board to the palmrest assembly.2. Connect the following cables to the I/O board:a) cam

Installing the Memory Module(s)1. Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on the memory-module connector.2. Slide the memory module firmly i

c) hard drived) power-adaptere) touch-panel cablef) display cable4. Lift the connector latches and disconnect the following cables from the system boa

Installing the System Board1. Align the system board on the palmrest assembly.2. Tighten the captive screws to secure the system board to the palmrest

4. Remove the screws that secure the keyboard to the palmrest assembly.5. Lift and remove the keyboard from the palmrest assembly.28

Installing the Keyboard1. Tighten the screws to secure the keyboard to the palmrest assembly.2. Affix the Mylar sheath to the screws on the keyboard.3

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

4. Remove the screws that secure the display hinges to the palmrest assembly.5. Lift and remove the palmrest assembly from the display assembly.CAUTIO

6. Slide the palmrest assembly away from the display assembly.Installing the Display Assembly1. Align the palmrest assembly on the display assembly.2.

a) batteryb) base cover6. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.Removing the Palmrest Assembly1. Follow the procedures in Before

5. Remove the palmrest assembly away from the display assembly.Installing the Palmrest Assembly1. Align the palmrest assembly on the display assembly.

e) power-adapter portf) heatsinkg) fansh) mSATA cardi) coin-cell batteryj) WLAN cardk) speakersl) hard drivem) batteryn) base cover5. Follow the proce

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

Option DescriptionExtended Memory Displays the size of the extended memory.Memory Speed Displays the speed of the memory.Keyboard Type Displays the ty

Table 4. SecurityOption DescriptionUnlock Setup StatusUnlocked (Default Setting)Admin Password Status Displays the status of the admin password.Defaul

Option DescriptionNOTE: Disabling this option does not change any settings you may have made to the TPM, nor does it delete or change any information

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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

NOTE: If the password jumper is disabled, the existing System Password and Setup Password is deleted and you need not provide the system password to l

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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 and blinks when the computer is in a power management mode.Turns on when th

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 11. 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

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

CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device.4. Disconnect all

2. Click the arrow in the lower-right corner of the Start menu as shown below, and then click Shut Down..2. Ensure that the computer and all attached

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