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Dell Precision Workstation T7600
Owner's Manual
Regulatory Model: D02X
Regulatory Type: D02X001
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Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. © 2013 Dell Inc. ™ ™ ™ ™ ™ ™ Trademarks used in this text: Dell , the DELL logo, Dell Precision , Precision ON ,ExpressCharge , Latitude , Latitude ON , ™ ™ ™ ® ® ®
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Contents Notes, Cautions, and Warnings...................................................................................................2 1 Working on Your Computer.......................................................................................................7 Before Working Inside Your Computer.....................................................................................................................7 Turning Off Your Computer...................................................
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Removing the Front I/O Panel and the USB 3.0 Ports.............................................................................................29 Installing the Front I/O Panel and the USB 3.0 Ports..............................................................................................31 Removing the Power Switch...................................................................................................................................31 Installing the Power Switch...................
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Error Messages......................................................................................................................................................62 Errors That Halt Your Computer Completely....................................................................................................62 Errors That Do Not Halt Your Computer...........................................................................................................62 Errors That Soft Halt Your Computer.......
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1 Working on Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to ensure your personal safety. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure included in this document assumes that the following conditions exist: • You have read the safety information that shipped with your computer. • A component can be replaced or--if purchased separately--installed by performing the removal procedure in reverse orde
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CAUTION: 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. Turning Off Your Computer CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer. 1. Shut down the operating system: – In Windows 8: * Usi
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2 Removing and Installing Components This section provides detailed information on how to remove or install the components from your computer. Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Phillips screwdriver • Small plastic scribe Removing the Power Supply Unit (PSU) 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. If the PSU is locked, remove the screw to unlock the PSU. For more information, see the PSU
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Removing the Front Cover NOTE: The front cover can be secured using the front panel-chassis lock. For more information the front-panel chassis lock, see Additional Information — Front Panel Chassis Lock. 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Press down on the front cover release latch. 3. Keep the latch pushed down, and pull the front cover in an outward direction to remove it from the computer. Installing the Front Cover 1. Place the front cover on the computer. 2
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Removing the Hard Drive 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the front cover. 3. Pull the clasp of the hard-drive bracket in an outward direction. 4. Slide the hard-drive bracket in an outward direction to remove it from the computer. 5. If a second hard drive is installed, Pull the clasp of the second hard drive bracket in an outward direction. 11
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6. Slide the second hard-drive bracket in an outward direction to remove it from the computer. 7. Flex the hard-drive bracket on both sides to loosen the hard drive. 8. Lift the hard drive in an upward direction to remove it from the hard drive bracket. 12
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9. If a 2.5 inch hard drive is installed , Push the retention clips in an outward direction and lift up the drive to remove it from the 3.5 inch hard-drive caddy. Installing the Hard Drive 1. Flex the hard drive-bracket and then insert the hard drive into the bracket. 2. Slide the hard-drive bracket into its compartment and close the hard-drive bracket clasp. 3. Install the front cover. 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Left Cover 1. Follow the procedu
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3. Lift the cover upward to a 45–degree angle and remove it from the computer. Installing the Left Cover 1. Place the computer cover on the chassis. 2. Press down on the cover till it clicks into place. 3. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Intrusion Switch 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the left cover. 3. Press the intrusion switch release latch and disconnect the connector from the system board. a) Unroute the i
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4. Push the intrusion switch downwards and remove it from the computer. Installing the Intrusion Switch 1. Install the intrusion switch into its place holder on the chassis. 2. Route the intrusion switch cable around the chassis clips and install the connector to the system board. 3. Install the left cover. 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the PCI Card 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the left cover. 3. Open the pl
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4. Press down the latch and pull the PCI card away from the computer. Installing the PCI Card 1. Push the expansion card into the card slot and secure the latch. 2. Install the plastic latch that secures the PCI card to the card slot. 3. Install the left cover. 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the 2.5-inch Optical Drive 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the left cover. 3. Disconnect the data cable from the back of t
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4. Disconnect the power cable from the back of the optical drive. 5. Press down on the blue release tab to release the latches that secure the optical drive. 17
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6. Slide the optical drive out of its compartment and lift it up to remove it from the computer. 7. Flex the optical drive bracket latches in an outward direction to loosen the optical drive from the bracket. 8. Lift the optical drive and remove it from the bracket. 18
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Installing the 2.5-inch Optical Drive 1. Slide the optical drive into its compartment and ensure it is seated firmly. 2. Connect the power cable and the data cable to the back of the optical drive. 3. Install the left cover. 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Air Tunnel NOTE: The air tunnel is an optional component and your computer may not ship with it. 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove: a) left cover b) optical
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5. Press down on the release latch on the air tunnel base and lift it upwards to remove it from the computer. 6. Repeat the steps to remove the second air tunnel module from the computer. Installing the Air Tunnel NOTE: The air tunnel is an optional component and your computer may not ship with it. 1. Install the air tunnel base on the computer chassis. 2. Mount the air tunnel module on the base and press downwards until it clicks into place. 3. Install: a) optical drive b) left cover 4. Follow
