Dell XPS 430 Service Manual

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Page 1 Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.
Page 2: Replacing The Battery
CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: A new battery can explode if it is incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Page 3: Before You Begin
A component can be replaced or—if purchased separately—installed by performing the removal procedure in reverse order. Technical Specifications For information on technical specifications of your computer, see the Quick Reference Guide that shipped with your computer or see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.
Page 4 NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate static electricity, which could harm internal components. Back to Contents Page ...
Page 5: Replacing Pci And Pci Express Cards
CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
Page 6: Installing Pci And Pci Express Cards
9. If you are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening. If you need a filler bracket, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in the Quick Reference Guide). NOTE: Installing filler brackets over empty card-slot openings is necessary to maintain FCC certification of the computer. The brackets also keep dust and dirt out of your computer.
Page 7 NOTICE: Ensure that you release the securing tab to seat the card. If the card is not installed correctly, you may damage the system board. 10. Place the card in the connector and press down firmly. Ensure that the card is fully seated in the slot. 1 fully seated card 2 not fully seated card 3 bracket within slot 4 bracket caught outside of slot 5 alignment bar...
Page 8 Audio, and then change Audio, and then change the setting to Off. the setting to On. 3. Connect the external 3. Connect the external audio devices to the audio devices to the sound card's connectors. computer's back panel connectors. Network 1.
Page 9: Replacing The Computer Cover
CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Do not operate your equipment with any cover(s) (including computer covers, front panel, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, etc.) removed.
Page 10: Removing The Computer Cover
CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To guard against likelihood of electric shock, laceration by moving fan blades or other unexpected injuries, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
Page 11: Replacing A Hard Drive
Replacing a Media Card Reader CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: The system does not support IDE devices. NOTE: The 3.5-inch Media Card Reader is not interchangeable with the hard drive carrier.
Page 12: Installing A Hard Drive In The Flexbay
7. Check the documentation that came with the drive to verify that the drive is configured for your computer. 8. If your replacement hard drive does not have the hard-drive bracket attached, remove the bracket from the old hard drive by unsnapping it from the drive.
Page 13: Replacing The Drive Panel
6. Pull the sliding plate lever down and hold in place. 7. Slide the hard drive into the flex bay drive until the sliding plate clicks into place and the drive snaps into position. 8. Attach the power and hard drive cables to the hard drive. ...
Page 14: Replacing An Optical Drive
4. The drive panel clicks open. Gently ease it out and set it aside in a secure location. 5. To replace the drive panel: a. Align the drive panel tabs with the side-door hinges. b. Rotate the drive panel towards the computer until the sliding plate lever clicks into place and the drive panel snaps into place on the front panel. c.
Page 15 optical drive cable power cable system board 5. Pull the sliding plate towards the bottom of the system and hold; then, slide the drive out through the front of the computer. sliding plate optical drive 6. If you are not replacing the drive, replace the drive panel insert (see Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert), and then go to step...
Page 16: Replacing A Media Card Reader
11. Verify that your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" in the Quick Reference Guide). Replacing a Media Card Reader NOTICE: Carefully note the routing of each cable before you disconnect it, so that you are sure to re-route cables correctly. An incorrectly routed or a disconnected cable could lead to computer problems.
Page 17 Media Card Reader screws (4) d. Gently slide the Media Card Reader into the drive bay, till it clicks in securely. NOTE: Ensure that the Media Card Reader is installed before connecting the USB cable. e. Connect the USB cable to the back of the Media Card Reader and to the USB connector (FLEXBAY) on the system board (see System Board Components).
Page 18: Replacing Fans
CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To guard against likelihood of electric shock, laceration by moving fan blades or other unexpected injuries, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
Page 19: Replacing The Processor Fan
Replacing the Processor Fan Cage 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover). 3. Remove the processor airflow shroud (see Replacing the Processor Airflow Shroud Assembly). 4.
Page 20 fan cage rubber grommet (4) processor fan release tabs (2) 8. To replace the processor fan, orient the fan power cable downward. Align the rubber grommets in the fan with the holes in each corner of the processor airflow shroud, then pull the grommets through until they snap into place. NOTE: Airflow direction and orientation are shown on the side of the fan.
Page 21 NOTICE: Ensure the fan cable is correctly routed through the opening in the lower-right corner of the fan cage. 7. To reinstall the card fan, orient the fan power cable downward. Align the rubber grommets in the fan with the holes in each corner of the fan cage, then pull the grommets through until they snap into place.
Page 22: Replacing The Front I/O Panel
CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Front I/O-Panel Components 1 add-in audio internal 2 1394a internal connector 3 power button connector...
Page 23 4. Remove the processor airflow shroud (see Replacing the Processor Airflow Shroud Assembly). 5. Remove the processor fan assembly (seeReplacing the Processor Fan Cage Replacing the Processor Fan) and the card fan (seeReplacing the Card Fan). 6. Disconnect the control-panel cable from the I/O panel connector by pulling the cable loop. ...
Page 24: Replacing Memory Module(S)
Replacing Memory Module(s) Dell™ XPS™ 430 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
Page 25 7. Insert the module into the connector until the module snaps into position. If you insert the module correctly, the securing clips snap into the cutouts at each end of the module. 8. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).
Page 26: Technical Overview
System Board Components CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Inside View of Your Computer power supply system board...
Page 27 memory module battery socket SATA connectors (2) (SATA0, SATA1) connectors (1, 2, 3, (BATTERY) front panel I/O main power SATA connectors (3) (SATA2, SATA3, connector connector SATA4) (POWER) Hard drive activity FlexBay USB clear CMOS jumper (RTCRST) light connector connector (FLEXBAY) 10 S/PDIF connector 11 IEEE 1394...
Page 28: Replacing The Processor
CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTICE: Do not perform the following steps unless you are familiar with hardware removal and replacement. Performing these steps incorrectly could damage your system board.
Page 29 processor cover processor socket socket release lever socket pin-1 indicator NOTICE: Socket pins are delicate. To avoid damage, ensure that the processor is aligned properly with the socket, and do not use excessive force when you install the processor. Be careful not to touch or bend the pins on the system board. ...
Page 30: Replacing The Power Supply
CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To guard against likelihood of electric shock, laceration by moving fan blades or other unexpected injuries, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover.
Page 31: Entering System Setup
1. Turn on (or restart) your computer. 2. When the DELL logo appears, press <F2> immediately. NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the keyboard is held down for extended periods of time. To avoid possible keyboard failure, press and release <F2>...
Page 32 NOTE: eSATA is not supported in ATA mode. SATA Operation Enables or disables RAID (for more information, see the Dell Technology Guide). (RAID On default) RAID Autodetect/ATA — RAID if signed drives, otherwise ATA. RAID On — SATA is configured for RAID on every boot.
Page 33 however, the BIOS will not recognize USB storage devices. NOTE: Operating systems with USB support will recognize USB storage devices regardless of the No Boot setting. Rear Tri USB Enables or disables the indicated group of USB ports. (On default) Off —...
Page 34 HDD Acoustic Mode Determines the acoustic mode at which the hard drive operates. (Bypass default) Bypass — Do nothing (needed for older drives). Quiet — The hard drive operates at a slower, but quieter speed. Suggested — Allow the hard drive manufacturer to select the mode.
Page 35 NOTE: This feature does not work if you turn off your computer using a power strip or surge protector. Remote Wake Up This option allows the computer to power up when a Network Interface Controller or Remote Wakeup- capable modem receives a wake up signal. (Off default) Off —...
Page 36: Boot Sequence
Do not report — Do not display any keyboard errors. Boot Sequence This feature allows you to set the order in which the BIOS will search devices when trying to find an operating system. NOTICE: If you modify any boot sequence settings, save the new settings to avoid losing the changes. ...
Page 37: Clearing Forgotten Passwords
5. Press plus (+) or minus (–) to move a selected device up or down the list. Clearing Forgotten Passwords CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. NOTICE: This process erases both the system and setup passwords.
Page 38 2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover). 3. Locate the RTCRST_PSWD jumper on the system board (see System Board Components). 4. Remove the password jumper plug (located on pins three and four), then place the plug on the CMOS jumper pins (pins one and two) and wait for approximately 5 seconds.
Page 39: Replacing The System Board
CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTICE: Do not perform the following steps unless you are familiar with hardware removal and replacement. Performing these steps incorrectly could damage your system board.
Page 40 Replacing the Computer Cover). 19. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 20. Flash the system BIOS, as needed. NOTE: For information on flashing the system BIOS, see support.dell.com. Back to Contents Page ...
Page 41 Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.

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