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XPS 8700 Owner’s Manual Computer model: XPS 8700 Regulator y model: D14M Regulatory type: D14M001 OM_Book.book Page 1 Tuesday, Ap ril 30, 2013 6:07 PM.
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potentia l damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
Contents | 3 Contents Before Y ou Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 T urn Off Y our Computer and Connected Devices . . . . . 9 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Recommended T ools . . .
4 | Contents Removing the Graphics-Card Bracket (option al) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents | 5 Replacing the Primar y Hard-Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Procedur e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Postrequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Removing the Hard-Drive Cage .
6 | Contents Replacing the T op Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Postrequisit es . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Removing the Me dia-Card Reader .
Contents | 7 Replacing the Chassis Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Procedur e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Postrequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Removing the Processo r Fan and Heat-Sink .
8 | Contents Replacing the System Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Postrequisit es . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Entering the Service T ag in system setup .
Before Y ou Begin | 9 Before Y ou Begin T urn Off Y our Computer and Connected Devices CAUTION: T o avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before yo u turn off your computer . 1 Save and close all open files and exit all open programs.
10 | B e f o r e Y o u B e g i n Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidel ines to protect your computer from potential damage and ensure your personal safety. WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your co mputer .
After Working Inside Y our Computer | 11 After W orking Inside Y our Computer After you complete the replacement procedures, ensure the following: • Replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer. • Place the computer in an upright position.
12 | T echnical Overview T echnical Overview WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9. After working inside your comput er , follow the instructions in " After Working Inside Y our Computer" on p age 11.
T echnical Overview | 13 System-Board Components 1 chassis fan connector (SYS_F AN 1) 2 power connector (PW RCONN1) 3 processor socke t 4 processor fan connector (CPU_F AN) 5 m emory module connector .
14 | T echnical Overview 11 mSA TA slot (MSAT A1) 12 SA TA 3. 0 (6 Gb/s) drive connector (SA TA 2) 13 SA T A 3. 0 (6 Gb /s) drive co nnector (SA TA 4) 14 SA TA 3. 0 (6 Gb/s) drive connector (SA TA 3) 15 front panel USB connector (F_USB3) 16 front panel USB connector (F_USB2) 17 SA T A 3.
Removing the Computer Cover | 15 Removing the Computer Cover WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9.
16 | Replacing the Computer Co ver Replacing the Computer Cover WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9.
Removing the Memory Module(s) | 17 Removing the Memor y Module(s) WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9.
18 | Replacing the Memory Module(s) Replacing the Memor y Module(s) WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9.
Replacing the Mem ory Module(s) | 19 1 Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory-module connector. 2 Align the notch on th e bottom of the memory module with the tab on the memory-module connector. 1 cutouts (2) 2 memory- module connector 3t a b 4 n o t c h 5m e m o r y m o d u l e 1 2 3 4 5 OM_Book.
20 | Replacing the Memory Module( s) 3 Insert the memory module into the memory-module connector until the memory module snaps into position. If you insert the memory module correctly, the securing clips snap into the cutouts at each end of the memory module.
Removing the Front Bezel | 21 Removing the Fr ont Bezel WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9.
22 | R e m o v i n g t h e F r o n t B e z e l Procedure 1 Place the computer in an upright position. 2 Grasp and release the front bezel tabs sequ en tially , one at a time by moving them outward from the front panel. 3 Rotate and pull the front bezel away from the front of the computer to release the front bezel clamps from the front panel slots.
Replacing the Front Bezel | 23 Replacing the F ront Bezel WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9.
24 | Removing the Graphi cs-Card Bracket (op tional) Removing the Graphics-Card Bracket (optional) WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9.
Replacing the Graphics-Card Bracke t (optional) | 25 Replacing the Graphics-Card Bracket (optional) WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9.
26 | Removing the Graphics Card Removing the Graphics Card WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9.
Removing the Graphics Card | 27 Procedure 1 Remove the screw tha t secures the ca rd-r etention bracket to the chassis. 2 Lift the card-retention bracket and set it aside in a secure location. NOTE: Your graphics card may have power-cable connectors .
28 | Removing the Graphics Card 5 Press and hold the securing tab on the card c onnector , grasp the card by its top corners, and then ease the card out of the card connector .
Replacing the Graphics Card | 29 Replacing the Graphi cs Card WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9.
30 | Removing the Wireless Mini-Card Removing the Wi reless Mini-Card WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9.
Removing the Wireless Mini-Card | 31 3 Slide and remove the wireless mini-card ou t of the wireless mini-card connector . 1 wireless mini-card conne ctor 2 wireless mini-card OM_Book.
32 | Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card Replacing the W ireless Mini-Card WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9.
Removing the mSA T A Drive | 33 Removing the mSA T A Drive WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9.
34 | Replacing the mSA TA Drive Replacing the mSA T A Drive WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9.
Removing the Primary Hard-Dri ve | 35 Removing the Primar y Hard-Drive WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9.
36 | Removing the Primary Hard-Drive Procedure 1 Disconnect the power and data cables from the prim ary hard-drive. 2 Remove the screws that secure the hard drive to the chassis. 3 Slide the hard drive out towards the back of the computer . 1 power cable 2 data cable 3 primary hard-drive 4 screws (4) 1 2 3 4 OM_Book.
Replacing the Primary Hard-Drive | 37 Replacing the Primar y Hard-Drive WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9.
38 | Removing the Hard-Drive Cage Removing the Hard-Drive Cage WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9.
Replacing the Hard-Drive Cage | 39 Replacing the Hard-Drive Cage WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9.
40 | Removing the Secondary Hard-Drive (optional) Removing the Secondar y Hard-Drive (optional) WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9.
Replacing the Secondary Hard -Dr iv e (o pt io na l) | 41 Replacing the Secondar y Hard-Drive (optional) WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9.
42 | Installing a third Hard-Drive (optional) Installing a third Hard-Drive (optional) WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9.
Installing a third Hard-Drive (optional) | 43 3 Gently slide the third hard-drive into the hard-drive bay through the fr ont of the computer . 1 third hard-drive 1 OM_Book.
44 | Installing a third Hard-Drive (optional) 4 Replace the screws that secure t he third hard-drive to the chassis. 5 Connect the power and data cables to the third hard-drive. Postrequisites 1 Replace the front bezel. See "Replaci ng the Fr ont Bezel" o n page 23.
Removing the Optical Drive | 45 Removing the Optical Drive WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9.
46 | Replacing the Optical Drive Replacin g the Optical Drive WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9.
Removing the T op Cover | 47 Removing the T op Cover WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9.
48 | Replacing the T op Cover Replacin g the T op Co ver WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9.
Removing the Media-Card Reader | 49 Removing the Media -Card Re ader WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9.
50 | Replacing the Media-Card Reader Replacing the Media-Card Reader WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9.
Removing the T op I/O Panel | 51 Removing the T op I/O Panel WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9.
52 | Removing the T op I/O Panel 1 top I/O panel 2 top panel 3 screws (2) 4 USB cable connector (F_USB3) 5 Aud io cable connector (F_AUDIO1) 1 3 2 4 5 OM_Book.
Replacing the T op I/O Panel | 53 Replacing the T op I/O Panel WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9.
54 | Removing the Front USB Panel Removing the Fr ont USB Panel WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9.
Removing the Fr ont USB Panel | 55 1 front USB panel 2 screw 3 USB panel ca bles 1 2 3 OM_Book.book Page 55 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM.
56 | Replacing the Front USB Panel Replac ing the Fr ont USB Panel WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9.
Removing the Power Button Module | 57 Removing the Power Button Module WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9.
58 | Removing the Power Button Module 1 power button module cable 2 power button module tabs (4) 3 power button module 1 2 3 OM_Book.book Page 58 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM.
Replacing the Power Button Module | 59 Replacing the Power Button Module WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9.
60 | Removing the Chassis Fan Removing the Chassis Fan WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9.
Replacing the Chassis F an | 61 Replacin g the Ch assis Fan WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9.
62 | Removing the Processor Fan and Heat- Sink Removing the Processor Fan and Heat- Sink WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9.
Removing the Processor Fan and Hea t- Sink | 63 1 processor fan cable 2 processor fan and heat-sink assembly 3 captive screws (4) 1 2 3 OM_Book.book Page 63 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 6:07 PM.
64 | Replacing the Processor Fan and Heat- Sink Replacing the Processor F an and Heat- Sink WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9.
Removing the Processor | 65 Removing the Processor WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9.
66 | Removing the Processor 3 Gently lift the processor and r emo ve it from the processor socket. 1 release lever 2 securing tab 3 processor co ver 4 socket 5 processor 1 4 3 2 5 OM_Book.
Replacing the Process or | 67 Replacing the Processor WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9.
68 | Replacing the Processor Procedure 1 Ensure that the release leve r on the proces sor sock et is fully extended in the open position. CAUTION: Y ou must position the processo r correctly in the processor soc ket to avoid permanent damage to the processor .
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery | 69 Removing the Coin-Cell Batter y WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9.
70 | Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Batter y WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9.
Removing the Power- Supply Unit | 71 Removing the Power- Supply Unit WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9.
72 | Replacing the Power- Supply Unit Replacing the Power- Supply Unit WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9.
Removing the System Board | 73 Removing the System Board WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9.
74 | Removing the System Board Procedure NOTE: Your computer’s service tag is stored in the system board. You must enter the service tag in the BIOS after you replace the system board.
Replacing the System Board | 75 Replacing the System Board WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9.
76 | System Setup System Setup Overview Use system se tup to: • Get information about the hardware installed in your computer, such as the amount of RAM, the size of the hard drive, and so on • Ch.
System Setup | 77 System Setup Screens The system setup screen displays current or changeable configuration information for your computer. Information on the scr een is divided into three areas: the setup item , active help screen , and key functions .
78 | System Setup Main → Processor Information Processor Type Displays the processor type. Processor ID Displays the processor identification code. Processor Core Count Displays the number of processor cores in your computer . Processor L1 Cache Displays the processor’s total L1 cache size.
System Setup | 79 SATA 3 Device Type Displays the type of device connected. Device ID Displays the device identification code. Device Size Displays the size of the SAT A devic e present in your computer. mSATA Device Device Type Displays the type of device connected.
80 | System Setup Advanced → Onboard Device Configuration Onboard Audio Controller Allows you to enable or disable the onboard audio controller . SATA Mode Allows you to configure t he integra ted hard drive controller t o A T A or AHCI. Onboard LAN Controller Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller .
System Setup | 81 Power Wake Up by Integrated LAN/WLAN If enabled, will wake the system usin g a network message. AC Recovery Allows you to select the action the computer takes when power is restored. DeepSx Power Policies Allows you to configure the DeepSx mode.
82 | System Setup Changing Boot Sequence Changing Boot Sequenc e for the Current Boot You can use this feature to change the current boot sequence, for example, to boot from the optical drive to run Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc.
System Setu p | 83 Clearing Forgotten Passwords WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9. After working inside your comput er , follow the instructions in " After Working Inside Y our Computer" on p age 11.
84 | System Setup Clearing CMOS Settings WARN ING: Before working inside your computer , read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in " Before Y ou Begin" on page 9. After working inside your comput er , follow the instructions in " After Working Inside Y our Computer" on p age 11.
Flashing the BIOS | 85 Flashing the BIOS The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board. To flash the BIOS: 1 T urn on the computer . 2 Go to dell.com/suppo rt . 3 If you have your computer's Service T ag, type your computer's Service T ag and click Submit .
86 | More Inform ation More Information T o learn about Windows 8: 1 T urn on the computer . 2 Go to dell.com/suppo rt . 3 Ty p e Windows 8 in the search box and click Search .
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