Dell™StudioXPS™8100ServiceManual Notes, Cautions, and Warnings Information in this document is subject to change without notice. ©2009DellIn
Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Co
8. If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening. Replacing PCI and PCI Express Cards 1.
5. Connect any cables that should be attached to the card. See the documentation for the card for information about the card's cable connec
Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™StudioXPS™8100ServiceManual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
3. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). 4. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn t
Back to Contents Page Computer Cover Dell™StudioXPS™8100ServiceManual Removing the Computer Cover Replacing the Computer Cover
6. Replace the thumbscrew that secures the computer cover to the chassis. 7. Place the computer in an upright position. Back to Contents
Back to Contents Page Processor Dell™StudioXPS™8100ServiceManual Removing the Processor Replacing the Processor Removing t
6. Gently lift the processor to remove it from the socket. Leave the release lever extended in the release position so that the socket is ready
Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™StudioXPS™8100ServiceManual Technical Specifications Recommended Tools Turning Off Your
8. Pivot the socket release lever back toward the socket, and snap it into place to secure the processor. 9. Clean the thermal grease from the
Back to Contents Page Drives Dell™StudioXPS™8100ServiceManual Hard Drive Optical Drive Media Card Reader Hard Drive Re
7. If removing the hard drive changes the drive configuration, ensure that you reflect these changes in the system setup (see System Setup). Rep
7. Set aside the optical drive in a secure location. Replacing the Optical Drive 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remov
10. See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation. 11. Check the Sy
5. Replace the top cover (see Replacing the Top Cover). 6. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive). 7. Replace the front
Back to Contents Page Fans Dell™StudioXPS™8100ServiceManual Chassis Fan Processor Fan and Heat Sink Assembly Chassis Fan
3. Replace the four screws that secure the chassis fan to the chassis. 4. Connect the chassis fan cable to the system board connector (see Sy
2. Clean the thermal grease from the bottom of the heat sink. 3. Apply new thermal grease to the top of the processor. 4. If required, rota
Back to Contents Page Front USB Panel Dell™StudioXPS™8100ServiceManual Removing the Front USB Panel Replacing the Front USB Panel
1. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched. 2. Turn off your computer (see Turnin
Replacing the Front USB Panel 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Align and slide the front USB panel clamp into the front USB
Back to Contents Page Graphics Card Bracket Dell™StudioXPS™8100ServiceManual Removing the Graphics Card Bracket Replacing the Graphics
5. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover). Back to Contents Page
Back to Contents Page Memory Module(s) Dell™StudioXPS™8100ServiceManual Removing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memory Module(s)
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
8. Right-click the My Computer icon on your Microsoft®Windows® desktop and click Properties. 9. Click the General tab. 10. To verify that t
Back to Contents Page Power Supply Dell™StudioXPS™8100ServiceManual Removing the Power Supply Replacing the Power Supply Rem
3. Replace the four screws that secure the power supply to the chassis. 4. Connect the DC power cables to the system board and drives (see Sy
Back to Contents Page Power Button Module Dell™StudioXPS™8100ServiceManual Removing the Power Button Module Replacing the Power Button
1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Align and push the power button module tabs into the slots in the top panel. 3. Connect t
Back to Contents Page Front Bezel Dell™StudioXPS™8100ServiceManual Removing the Front Bezel Replacing the Front Bezel Removi
Back to Contents Page System Board Dell™StudioXPS™8100ServiceManual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Entering th
9. Lift the system board up and out. 10. Compare the system board that you just removed with the replacement system board to ensure that they are
Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell™StudioXPS™8100ServiceManual Overview Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Settings
Processor Cache L1 Displays the processor L1 cache size Processor Cache L2 Displays the processor L2 cache size Processor Cache L3 Displays the proces
Boot Sequence This feature allows you to change the boot sequence for devices. Boot Options l Hard Drive — The computer attempts to boot from th
Clearing Forgotten Passwords 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover)
4. Remove the 2-pin jumper plug from pins 2 and 3 and fix it on pins 1 and 2. 5. Wait for approximately five seconds to clear the CMOS settin
Back to Contents Page Technical Overview Dell™StudioXPS™8100ServiceManual Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components Ins
Back to Contents Page 1 Power connector (PWR2) 2 processor socket 3 processor fan connector (CPU_FAN1) 4 memory module connector (DIMM3) 5 memory
Back to Contents Page Dell™StudioXPS™8100ServiceManual Information in this document is subject to change without notice. ©2009DellInc.All
1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Align and insert the front bezel clamps into the front panel slots. 3. Rotate the front bez
Back to Contents Page Top Cover Dell™StudioXPS™8100ServiceManual Removing the Top Cover Replacing the Top Cover Removing the
2. Align the tabs in the top cover with the slots in the top panel. 3. Press and slide the top cover towards the back of the computer, until it c
Back to Contents Page Top I/O Panel Dell™StudioXPS™8100ServiceManual Removing the Top I/O Panel Replacing the Top I/O Panel
Replacing the Top I/O Panel 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Align the screw holes in the top I/O panel with the screw holes
Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™StudioXPS™8100ServiceManual The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when
Back to Contents Page Bluetooth Assembly Dell™StudioXPS™8100ServiceManual Removing the Bluetooth Assembly Replacing the Bluetooth Assem
1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Align the Bluetooth assembly tab to the Bluetooth assembly slot in the front panel, and push t
Back to Contents Page PCI and PCI Express Cards Dell™StudioXPS™8100ServiceManual Removing the Card Retention Bracket Replacing the Card
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