Removing the Front Panel | Dell XPS instruction

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6Remove the processor from the socket.

If you are replacing the processor, leave the release lever extended in the release position so that the socket is ready for the new processor and go to "Installing the Processor" on page 93.

7Replace the airflow shroud (see page 92).

8Close the computer cover (see page 102).

NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.

9Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.

Front Panel

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions on page 9.

Removing the Front Panel

1Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 68.

2Open the computer cover (see page 70).

3Disconnect and remove all disk drives (see "Drives" on page 81).

4Release the front panel by pressing each of the front-panel release tabs. There are seven release tabs.

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Dell XPS manual Removing the Front Panel, Release lever Processor Socket

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Headphone connector Microphone connector Ieee 1394 connectorSerial connector Fans Diagnostic lights Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Optimizing Performance Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating StateResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Removing and Installing Parts Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge 105 109110 128 Contents Safety General Safety When Using Your Computer Safety When Working Inside Your Computer Safety Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Safety Ergonomic Computing HabitsSafety Battery Disposal W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Finding Information for Your Computer How to change my display resolution Service Tag and Microsoft Windows Label ResourceCDDrivers for my computer My computer documentation Finding Information for Your Computer Opening the Drive Door Connecting Two Monitors Using Your Computer If both monitors have VGA connectors TV OUT connector DVI white connectorOptional VGA adapter Configuring Graphics Cards Settings and FunctionsIf one of the monitors is a television About Your RAID Configuration About Serial ATA DrivesRemoving the Graphics Card Driver RAID Level Segment Hard drive Transferring Information to a New Computer Segment Copying CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVD Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWsHelpful Tips Network Setup Wizard Turning Off Your ComputerIntegrated firewall provided with Windows XP Using Your Computer Intel Performance Acceleration Technology DDR Memory and Processor Front-Side BusHyper-Threading Optimizing Performance Overclocking Finding Solutions Solving Problems Finding Help Information Battery Problems Drive ProblemsFloppy drive problems CD drive problems Problems writing to a CD-RW drive DVD drive problemsHard drive problems Under Error-checking, click Check Now Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Error Messages Click Add or Remove ProgramsClick the Change or Remove Program icon General Problems Computer stops respondingProgram stops responding Other software problems Program crashes repeatedlySolid blue screen appears Other technical problems General hardware problems Ieee 1394 Device Problems Keyboard ProblemsClick Printers and Other Hardware Mouse Problems Simultaneously press CtrlEsc to display the Start menu Network Problems NetworkIntegrity/speed light Power Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems Click Scanners and Cameras Sound and Speaker Problems No sound from speakers Video and Monitor Problems No sound from headphonesIf the screen is blank If the screen is difficult to read Click Appearance and Themes Solving Problems Diagnostic Lights Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested ResolutionAdvanced Troubleshooting = yellow = green = off Light Pattern Problem Description Dell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsStarting the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Option FunctionTab Function What Is a Driver? Drivers Reinstalling Drivers Identifying Drivers Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Creating a Restore PointUsing the ResourceCD Click System Restore Undoing the Last System Restore Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Enabling System Restore Click Performance and MaintenanceClick the System Restore tab Click Performance and Maintenance and click System Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP Reinstalling Windows XPBooting From the Operating System CD Before You Begin Windows XP Setup Next Advanced Troubleshooting Removing and Installing Parts Front and Back View of the ComputerFront View Computer. Instead, perform a Microsoft Windows shutdown Front View Doors Open Back View Network or broadband jack Removing and Installing Parts Precautionary Measures Before You BeginRecommended Tools Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Opening the Computer Cover Page Inside View of Your Computer Floppy drive CD/DVD drive Hard drive System Board Components Memory Memory Installation Guidelines DDR Memory Overview Installing Memory Notch Memory module Cutouts Crossbar Installing a PCI Card PCI Cards Not fully seated card Fully seated card Bracket Removing a PCI Card Filler bracket Alignment guide Alignment bar Retention arm AGP Cards Removing an AGP Card Installing an AGP Card DrivesOverview Hard Drive Removing a Hard DriveFloppy drive CD/DVD drives Hard drives Installing a Hard Drive Power cable Tabs IDE hard- drive cablePower cable Tabs IDE hard drive example System board Connector Drive Bracket rails Screws Floppy Drive Removing a Floppy Drive Installing a Floppy Drive Tabs Floppy drive Tabs Floppy drive Power cable Tabs CD/DVD drive cable Audio cable CD/DVD DriveRemoving a CD/DVD Drive Installing a CD/DVD Drive Power cable Tabs CD/DVD drive cable Audio cable Processor Airflow Shroud Removing the Processor Airflow Shroud Installing the Processor Airflow Shroud Top anchor tabsSide anchor tabs Indentations Bottom anchor tabs Installing the Processor Processor Processor socket Removing the Processor Retention module Heat sink processor socket Release tab Front Panel Removing the Front PanelRelease lever Processor Socket Replacing the Front Panel Drive Door Removing the Drive Door Replacing the Drive Door Top bracket hinge Bottom bracket hinge Door bracket/door hinge assembly 100Hinge tab Door hinges Door bracket Door hinge Battery 101 Battery Closing the Computer Cover102 103 Cover latch release Security cable slot Padlock ring Removing and Installing Parts Specifications 105 106 VideoAudio Expansion Bus 107 Controls and Lights Power 108Physical Environmental Standard Settings Viewing SettingsSystem Setup Screens Boot Sequence Clearing Forgotten Passwords Changing Boot Sequence for the Current BootChanging Boot Sequence for Future Boots 110 Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only 111 Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals Contacting DellDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 What is covered by this limited warranty? What is not covered by this limited warranty?Regulatory Notices Limited Warranties and Return Policy How long does this limited warranty last? 129 What do I do if I need warranty service? What will Dell do?130 What if I purchased a service contract? May I transfer the limited warranty?Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only How will you fix my product? 132 133 134 Total Satisfaction Return Policy Canada Only Dell Software and Peripherals Canada Only Intel’s Three Year Limited Warranty 136 137 What are Errata? Appendix Index Index 139 Processor Problems Modem problems Help file, 14 accessing140 Index Index 141 Wizard, 37 reinstalling, 60 scanner, 44 System Restore 142 Index