Dell Precision Workstation 350 Service Manual

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DellPrecision™Workstation350ServiceManual Notes, Notices, and Cautions Information in this document is subject to change without notice. ©2003DellComputerCorporation.Allrightsreserved. Reproduction in any m...

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Back to Contents Page Battery DellPrecision™Workstation350ServiceManual  Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery maintains computer configuration, date, and time information. The battery can last several years. T...

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 10. Close the computer cover and connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets. 11. Enter system setup and restore the settings you recorded before beginning this procedure. 12. Properly dispose of the old battery. ...

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Back to Contents Page Before You Begin DellPrecision™Workstation350ServiceManual Thissectionprovidesproceduresforremovingandreplacingthecomponents,assemblies,andsubassembliesinthe...

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Back to Contents Page Chassis Intrusion Switch DellPrecision™Workstation350ServiceManual  Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch  1. Disconnect the chassis intrusion switch cable connector from the control panel ...

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Back to Contents Page Control Panel DellPrecision™Workstation350ServiceManual    Removing the Control Panel 1. To remove the top and bottom panels of the computer, remove any installed CD drives and release all...

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Replacing the Control Panel Follow the steps in the "Removing the Control Panel" procedure in the reverse order, ensuring that all tabs are secure.  Back to Contents Page  ...

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Back to Contents Page Control Panel DellPrecision™Workstation350ServiceManual    Removing the Control Panel 1. To remove the top and bottom panels of the computer, remove any installed CD drives and release all ...

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Replacing the Control Panel Follow the steps in the "Removing the Control Panel" procedure in the reverse order, ensuring that all tabs are secure.  Back to Contents Page  ...

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Back to Contents Page I/O Panel DellPrecision™Workstation350ServiceManual  Removing the I/O Panel   1. Disconnect the control-panel cable from the control-panel connector on the I/O panel. Disconnect the I/O...

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Back to Contents Page Memory DellPrecision™Workstation350ServiceManual  You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. For information on the type of memory supported by your com...

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Removing a Memory Module 1. Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector. 2. Grasp the module and pull up. If the module is difficult to remove, gently ease the module back and forth to remove it from th...

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Back to Contents Page AGP Card DellPrecision™Workstation350ServiceManual  Removing an AGP Card 1. Some AGP cards require a power cable. If the card has a power cable attached to it, disconnect the cable from the card. ...

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 7. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.  Back to Contents Page  NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer. ...

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Back to Contents Page PCI Cards DellPrecision™Workstation350ServiceManual  Your computer provides four slots for 32-bit 33-MHz cards. For more information, see "Specifications" in your User's Guide or &quo...

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  8. Before you lower the retention arm, ensure that: l The tops of all cards and filler brackets are flush with the alignment bar l The notch in the top of the card or filler bracket fits around the alignment guide P...

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10. Close the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 11. If you installed a sound card: a. Enter system setup, go to Integrated Devices, and change the setting for Sound to Off. ...

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Back to Contents Page Closing the Computer Cover DellPrecision™Workstation350ServiceManual 1. Ensure that all cables are connected, and fold cables out of the way. Gently pull the power cables toward you so that they ...

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Back to Contents Page Opening the Computer Cover DellPrecision™Workstation350ServiceManual  1. Shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2. Ensure that your computer and attached devices are turned off. If yo...

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Back to Contents Page Drives DellPrecision™Workstation350ServiceManual  Overview Your computer supports: l Two hard drives l Two floppy drives l Two CD or DVD drives   IDE Drive Addressing...

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  Most interface connectors are keyed for correct insertion; that is, a notch or a missing pin on one connector matches a tab or a filled-in hole on the other connector. Keyed connectors ensure that the pin-1 wire in the cable (indicat...

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 Installing a Hard Drive 1. Unpack the replacement hard drive, and prepare it for installation. 2. Check the documentation for the drive to verify that it is configured for your computer. 3. If your replacement hard drive doe...

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 6. Check all connectors to be certain that they are properly cabled and firmly seated. 7. Close the computer cover.  8. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. See the documentati...

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  6. Connect a power cable to the drive.  7. Locate the extra connector on the drive cable that is attached to your first hard drive and attach the connector to the second hard drive. Your computer uses cable-select ...

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Front-Panel Inserts  If you are installing a new floppy or CD/DVD drive rather than replacing a drive, remove the front-panel inserts. 1. Open the computer cover to a 90-degree angle and release the insert tabs from inside the computer...

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 3. Press inward on the two tabs on the sides of the drive, slide the drive upward, and remove it from the floppy-drive bay.  Installing a Floppy Drive 1. If you are replacing a drive and the new drive does not have the brack...

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3. Attach the power and floppy-drive cables to the floppy drive. 4. Connect the other end of the floppy-drive cable to the connector labeled "FLOPPY" on the system board.   5. If you are installing a new floppy...

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 2. Press inward on the two tabs on the sides of the drive, and then slide the drive upward and remove it from the drive bay.  Installing a CD/DVD Drive 1. If you are installing a new drive, unpack the drive and prepare it fo...

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 4. Gently slide the drive into place until the tabs securely click into position. 5. If you are installing a drive that has its own controller card, install the controller card in a card slot. See the documentation that accom...

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Back to Contents Page Microprocessor DellPrecision™Workstation350ServiceManual  Removing the Microprocessor 1. Disconnect the cooling fan power cable from the FAN connector on the system board. 2. Disconnect the...

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   5. Pull the release lever straight up until the microprocessor is released.    6. Remove the microprocessor from the socket. 1 securing clip (2) 2 latch (2) 3 heat sink 4 microprocessor so...

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Leave the release lever extended in the release position so that the socket is ready for the new microprocessor. Installing the Microprocessor  1. If the release lever is not extended to the release position, move it to that position. ...

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Back to Contents Page Power Supply DellPrecision™Workstation350ServiceManual  Removing the Power Supply  1. Disconnect the AC power cable from the back of the power supply. 2. Disconnect the DC power cabl...

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Back to Contents Page System Board DellPrecision™Workstation350ServiceManual  System Board Components   System Board Jumpers  CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow th...

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System-Board Jumper Settings  Removing the System Board   1. Remove any components that restrict access to the system board. 2. Disconnect all cables from the system board. 3. Before you remove the existing system b...

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1. Transfer components from the existing system board to the replacement system board. 2. Remove the memory modules and install them on the replacement board.  3. Remove the heat-sink assembly and microprocessor from the existing...