Dell Studio XPS DCRM Specifications

Dell™StudioXPS™9100ServiceManual Notes, Cautions, and Warnings Information in this document is subject to change without notice. ©2010DellIn

 6. Remove the expansion card from the card slot: l For a PCI, PCI Express x1, or PCI Express x8 card, grasp the card by its top corners, and ea

 2. Prepare the card for installation. See the documentation that shipped with the card for information on configuring the card, making internal c

Back to Contents Page  Coin-Cell Battery Dell™StudioXPS™9100ServiceManual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery

 5. Enter system setup (see System Setup) and restore the settings you recorded in step 1. Back to Contents Page 

Back to Contents Page  Computer Cover Dell™StudioXPS™9100ServiceManual Removing the Computer Cover Replacing the Computer Cover   R

5. Press the computer cover down and slide it towards the front of the computer.  6. Replace the two thumbscrews that secure the computer cover to

Back to Contents Page  Processor Dell™StudioXPS™9100ServiceManual Removing the Processor Replacing the Processor   Removing the Pro

Leave the release lever extended in the release position so that the socket is ready for the new processor. Replacing the Processor    1. Follow

  12. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). Back to Contents Page  CAUTION: Ensure that the processor fan and heat sink

Back to Contents Page  Badge Back-Light Module Dell™StudioXPS™9100ServiceManual Removing the Badge Back-Light Module Replacing the Badge

Back to Contents Page  Drives Dell™StudioXPS™9100ServiceManual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive Removing the Optical

 6. If removing the hard drive changes the drive configuration, ensure that you reflect these changes in the system setup (see System Setup). Repl

 7. Set aside the optical drive in a secure location. Replacing the Optical Drive  1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.  2. Remov

 7. Connect the power and data cables to the optical drive.  8. If disconnected, connect the other end of the data cable to the system board co

2. Connect the power and data cables to the back of the Media Card Reader.  3. Gently slide the Media Card Reader into the drive bay.  4. Repl

Back to Contents Page  Fans Dell™StudioXPS™9100ServiceManual Removing the Chassis Fan Replacing the Chassis Fan Removing the Processo

 2. Align the screw holes on the chassis fan with the screw holes on the chassis.  3. Replace the four screws that secure the chassis fan to the

  3. Apply new thermal grease to the top of the processor.  4. Align the four captive screws on the processor fan and heat sink assembly with th

3. Push the front fan towards the front of the computer, until the tabs snap into place.  4. Connect the front fan cable to the system board conne

Back to Contents Page  Memory Module(s) Dell™StudioXPS™9100ServiceManual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memory Module(s)

 2. Insert the badge back-light module into the slot on the front bezel.  3. Press the badge back-light module down until it snaps into place.

 3. Align the notch on the bottom of the memory module with the tab in the connector.   4. Insert the memory module into the connector until

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Back to Contents Page  Power Supply Dell™StudioXPS™9100ServiceManual Removing the Power Supply Replacing the Power Supply  Removing

 3. Align the screw holes on the power supply with the screw holes on the chassis.  4. Replace the four screws that secure the power supply to th

Back to Contents Page  Power Button Module Dell™StudioXPS™9100ServiceManual Removing the Power Button Module Replacing the Power Button

 3. Replace the screw that secures the power button module to the top cover.  4. Replace the top cover (see Replacing the Top Cover).  5. Re

Back to Contents Page  System Board Dell™StudioXPS™9100ServiceManual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Entering th

9. Remove the memory modules (see Removing the Memory Module(s)) and record which memory module is removed from each DIMM slot so that the memory modu

 9. Place the alignment bar in the chassis.  10. Replace the screw that secures the alignment bar to the chassis.  11. Pivot the expansion

Back to Contents Page  System Setup Dell™StudioXPS™9100ServiceManual Overview Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Settings 

Back to Contents Page  Before You Begin Dell™StudioXPS™9100ServiceManual Technical Specifications Recommended Tools Turning Off Your

Processor Cache L1 Displays the processor L1 cache size Processor Cache L2 Displays the processor L2 cache size Processor Cache L3 Displays the proces

Clearing Forgotten Passwords  1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.  2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).

 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.  2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).  3. Locate the 3-pin CMOS r

Back to Contents Page  Technical Overview Dell™StudioXPS™9100ServiceManual Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components Insid

Back to Contents Page  1 12 V power connector (ATX_12V) 2 processor socket 3 memory module connector (DIMM4) 4 memory module connector (DIMM1) 5 memo

Back to Contents Page  Top Cover Dell™StudioXPS™9100ServiceManual Removing the Top Cover Replacing the Top Cover  Removing the Top C

 8. Remove the I/O panel (see Removing the I/O Panel).  9. Remove the power button module (see Removing the Power Button Module).  10. Set

Back to Contents Page  I/O Panel Dell™StudioXPS™9100ServiceManual Removing the I/O Panel Replacing the I/O Panel  Removing the I/O P

 6. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).  7. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them o

Back to Contents Page  Front USB 3.0 Assembly Dell™StudioXPS™9100ServiceManual Removing the Front USB 3.0 Assembly Replacing the Front U

 1. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched.  2. Turn off your computer (see Turning Of

4. Connect the USB 3.0 cable to the connector on the expansion card.  5. Replace the front bezel (see Replacing the Front Bezel).  6. Replace

Back to Contents Page  Front Bezel Dell™StudioXPS™9100ServiceManual Removing the Front Bezel Replacing the Front Bezel  Removing the

Replacing the Front Bezel  1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.  2. Replace the badge back-light module (see Replacing the Badge Bac

Back to Contents Page  Flashing the BIOS Dell™StudioXPS™9100ServiceManual The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when

Back to Contents Page  PCI and PCI Express Cards Dell™StudioXPS™9100ServiceManual Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards Replacing PCI and P