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Regulatory Model: D11S
Regulatory Type: D11S004

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  • Page 1 Dell Precision 3430 Small Form Factor Service Manual Regulatory Model: D11S Regulatory Type: D11S004...
  • Page 2 A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. © 2018 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell, EMC, and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks may be trademarks of their respective owners.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Working on your computer..........................6 Safety instructions................................6 Turning off your computer — Windows 10........................7 Before working inside your computer..........................7 After working inside your computer..........................7 2 Technology and components..........................8 Processors..................................8 DDR4....................................8 DDR4 Details.................................8 Memory Errors................................9 USB features..................................
  • Page 4 Removing the hard drive assembly..........................23 Installing the hard drive assembly..........................25 Front Bezel..................................26 Removing front bezel..............................26 Installing front bezel..............................27 Hard drive and optical drive module..........................28 Removing the hard drive and optical drive module....................28 Installing the hard drive and optical drive module....................30 Optical drive..................................33 Removing the optical drive............................
  • Page 5 System error messages..............................86 5 Getting help..............................88 Contacting Dell.................................88 A Dust Filter for Dell Precision 3430 Small Form Factor .................89 B Installing the USB Type-C card........................91 C Installing the VGA card..........................105 D Cable cover for Dell Precision 3430 Small Form Factor................119...

  • Page 6: Working On Your Computer

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

  • Page 7: Turning Off Your Computer - Windows 10

    Turning off your computer — Windows 10 CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer or remove the side cover. Click or tap Click or tap and then click or tap Shut down.

  • Page 8: Technology And Components

    Technology and components This chapter details the technology and components available in the system. Topics: • Processors • DDR4 • USB features • USB Type-C • HDMI 2.0 • Advantages of DisplayPort over USB Type-C Processors Precision 3430 systems are shipped with Intel 8th generation-Coffee Lake chipset and core processor technology. NOTE: The clock speed and performance varies depending on the workload and other variables.

  • Page 9: Memory Errors

    The key notch on a DDR4 module is in a different location from the key notch on a DDR3 module. Both notches are on the insertion edge but the notch location on the DDR4 is slightly different, to prevent the module from being installed into an incompatible board or platform. Figure 1.

  • Page 10: Usb 3.0/Usb 3.1 Gen 1 (Superspeed Usb)

    Table 1. USB evolution Type Data Transfer Rate Category Introduction Year USB 2.0 480 Mbps High Speed 2000 USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 5 Gbps Super Speed 2010 1Port USB 3.1 Gen 2 10 Gbps Super Speed 2013 USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1 (SuperSpeed USB) For years, the USB 2.0 has been firmly entrenched as the de facto interface standard in the PC world with about 6 billion devices sold, and yet the need for more speed grows by ever faster computing hardware and ever greater bandwidth demands.

  • Page 11: Applications

    With today's ever increasing demands placed on data transfers with high-definition video content, terabyte storage devices, high megapixel count digital cameras etc., USB 2.0 may not be fast enough. Furthermore, no USB 2.0 connection could ever come close to the 480Mbps theoretical maximum throughput, making data transfer at around 320Mbps (40MB/s) —...

  • Page 12: Usb Type-C

    Microsoft announced that Windows 7 would have USB 3.1 Gen 1 support, perhaps not on its immediate release, but in a subsequent Service Pack or update. It is not out of the question to think that following a successful release of USB 3.0/USB 3.1 Gen 1 support in Windows 7, SuperSpeed support would trickle down to Vista.

  • Page 13: Thunderbolt 3 Over Type-C

    Figure 4. Thunderbolt 1 and Thunderbolt 3 Thunderbolt 1 and Thunderbolt 2 (using a miniDP connector) Thunderbolt 3 (using a USB Type-C connector) Thunderbolt 3 over Type-C Thunderbolt 3 brings Thunderbolt to USB Type-C at speeds up to 40 Gbps, creating one compact port that does it all - delivering the fastest, most versatile connection to any dock, display or data device like an external hard drive.

  • Page 14: Hdmi 2.0

    HDMI 2.0 This topic explains the HDMI 2.0 and its features along with the advantages. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. HDMI provides an interface between any compatible digital audio/video source, such as a DVD player, or A/V receiver and a compatible digital audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital TV (DTV).

  • Page 15: Removing And Installing Components

    Removing and Installing components Topics: • Recommended tools • Screw size list • Motherboard layout • Side cover • Expansion card • Coin cell battery • Hard drive assembly • Front Bezel • Hard drive and optical drive module • Optical drive •...

  • Page 16: Screw Size List

    Screw size list Table 2. Screw size list Component #6.32x1.4 #6-32 M3x6 M3x5 M3x3 M2x3.5 System board SSD card screw nut Hard disk drive caddy Power supply unit Front IO bracket SD card reader Type C/HDMI/DP module Internal antenna Wifi card SSD card Removing and Installing components...

  • Page 17: Motherboard Layout

    Motherboard layout PCI-e x16 connector (slot 2) PCI-e x4 connector (slot1—open ended x4 to support x16 USB Type-C connector Video connector Intrusion switch connector (Intruder) CPU power connector (ATX_CPU) Processor socket (CPU) CPU fan connector Memory slots (DIMM1, DIMM2, DIMM3, DIMM4) Power switch connector (PWR_SW) Remote PWR switch connector Media card reader connector (Card_reader)

  • Page 18: Side Cover

    Side cover Removing the side cover Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. To remove the cover: Slide the release latch on the back side of your system until it gives a click sound to unlock the side cover [1]. b Slide and lift the side cover from the system [2].

  • Page 19: Expansion Card

    Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer Expansion card Removing expansion card Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. Remove the Side cover. To remove the expansion card: Pull the metal tab to open the expansion card latch [1]. b Pull the release tab at the base of the expansion card [2].

  • Page 20: Installing The Expansion Card

    Installing the expansion card Insert the expansion card into the connector on the system board. Press the expansion card until it clicks into place [1]. Close the expansion card latch and press it until it clicks into place [2]. Removing and Installing components...

  • Page 21: Coin Cell Battery

    Install the Side cover. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Coin cell battery Removing coin cell battery Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. Remove the Side cover. To remove the coin cell battery: Using a plastic scribe press the release latch until the coin cell battery pops out [1]. b Remove the coin cell battery from the system [2].

  • Page 22: Installing The Coin Cell Battery

    Installing the coin cell battery Place the coin cell battery in its slot on the system board [1]. Press the battery into the connector until it locks into place [2]. Removing and Installing components...

  • Page 23: Hard Drive Assembly

    Install the Side cover. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Hard drive assembly Removing the hard drive assembly Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. Remove the Side cover. To remove the hard drive assembly: Disconnect the hard drive data cable and power cable from the connectors on the hard drive [1, 2].
  • Page 24 To remove the 2.5 inch hard drive from the assembly bracket: Pull one side of the hard drive bracket to disengage the pins on the bracket from the slots on the hard drive [1,2]. b Lift the hard drive out of the hard drive bracket [3]. To remove the 3.5 inch hard drive from the assembly bracket: Pull one side of the hard drive bracket to disengage the pins on the bracket from the slots on the hard drive [1,2].

  • Page 25: Installing The Hard Drive Assembly

    Installing the hard drive assembly To replace the 2.5 inch hard drive from the assembly bracket: Align the tabs on the hard drive with the slots on the hard drive assembly at a 30 degree angle [1]. b Press the hard drive so that it gets secured to the hard drive assembly bracket [2]. To replace the 3.5 inch hard drive from the assembly bracket: Align the tabs on the hard drive with the slots on the hard drive assembly at a 30 degree angle [1].

  • Page 26: Front Bezel

    Install the Side cover. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Front Bezel Removing front bezel Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. Remove the Side cover. To remove the front bezel: Pry the retention tabs to release the front bezel from the system [1] and pull to release the hooks on the front bezel from the front-panel slots [2].

  • Page 27: Installing Front Bezel

    Installing front bezel Align the bezel and insert the retention tabs on the bezel into the slots on the system. Press the bezel until the tabs clicks into place. Removing and Installing components...

  • Page 28: Hard Drive And Optical Drive Module

    Install the Side cover. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Hard drive and optical drive module Removing the hard drive and optical drive module Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. Remove the: Side cover Front bezel To release the hard drive and optical drive module: Disconnect the hard drive data cable and power cable from the connectors on the hard drive [1, 2].
  • Page 29 To remove the hard drive and optical drive module: Disconnect the optical drive data cable and optical drive power cable from the connectors on the optical drive [1, 2]. b Slide and lift the hard drive and optical drive module from the system [3]. Removing and Installing components...

  • Page 30: Installing The Hard Drive And Optical Drive Module

    Installing the hard drive and optical drive module Insert the tabs on the hard drive and optical drive module into the slot on the system at a 30 degree angle [1]. Connect the optical drive data cable and power cable to the connectors on the optical drive [2, 3]. Lower the hard drive and optical drive module so that it is placed in its slot [4].
  • Page 31 Route the optical drive data cable and power cable through the retention clips [1]. Route the hard drive data and power cables through the HDD-ODD release tab [2]. Removing and Installing components...
  • Page 32 Slide the release tab to lock the module [1]. Connect the hard drive data cable and power cable from the connectors on the hard drive [2, 3]. Removing and Installing components...

  • Page 33: Optical Drive

    Install the: Front bezel Side cover Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Optical drive Removing the optical drive Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. Remove the: Side cover Front bezel To remove the optical drive: Disconnect the hard drive data cable and power cable from the connectors on the hard drive [1, 2].
  • Page 34 d Disconnect the optical drive data cable and optical drive power cable from the connectors on the optical drive [1, 2] and lower the hard drive and optical module until it is seated [3]. Removing and Installing components...
  • Page 35 Press and push the release latch on the optical drive [1,2] and pull the optical drive out from the system [3]. Removing and Installing components...

  • Page 36: Installing The Optical Drive

    Installing the optical drive Slide the optical drive into its slot in the system [1]. Lift the hard drive and optical module [2]. Removing and Installing components...
  • Page 37 Connect the optical drive data cable and power cable to the connectors on the optical drive [1, 2]. Place the hard drive and optical module back on the system [3]. Removing and Installing components...
  • Page 38 Connect the hard drive data cable and hard drive power cable to the connectors on the hard drive [1,2]. Slide the release tab to lock the module [3,4]. Removing and Installing components...

  • Page 39: Memory Module

    Install the: Front bezel Side cover Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Memory module Removing memory module Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. Remove the: Side cover Front bezel Hard drive and optical drive module To remove the memory module: Pry open the retention tabs from both sides to lift the memory module from the connector [1].

  • Page 40: Installing The Memory Module

    Installing the memory module Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on the memory module connector. Insert the memory module into the memory module socket [1]. Press the memory module until the memory module retention tabs click into place [2]. Removing and Installing components...

  • Page 41: Heat Sink And Fan

    Install the: Hard drive and optical drive module Front bezel Side cover Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Heat sink and fan Removing heat sink and heat sink fan Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

  • Page 42: Installing Heat Sink And Heat Sink Fan

    To remove the heat sink fan: Remove the four screws from the fan and lift the fan away from the heat sink. Installing heat sink and heat sink fan To install the heat sink fan: Removing and Installing components...
  • Page 43 Align and place the slots on the fan to the slots on the heat sink module. b Replace the four screws to secure the heat sink fan to the heat sink. To replace the heat sink: Align the heat sink onto the processor [1]. b Tighten the 4 captive screws to secure the heat sink assembly to the system board [2].

  • Page 44: Intrusion Switch

    Install the: Hard drive and optical drive module Front bezel Side cover Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Intrusion switch Removing intrusion switch Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. Remove the: Side cover Front bezel Hard drive and optical drive module Heat sink and heat sink fan To remove the intrusion switch:...

  • Page 45: Installing The Intrusion Switch

    Installing the intrusion switch Insert the intrusion switch into the slot on the chassis [1]. Connect the intrusion switch cable to the system board [2]. Install the: Heat sink and heat sink fan Hard drive and optical drive module Front bezel Side cover Follow the procedure in After working inside your...

  • Page 46: Installing The Power Switch

    Disconnect the power switch cable from the system board [1]. b Press the power switch retention tabs and pull the power switch out from the system [2] [3]. Installing the power switch Slide the power switch module into the slot on the chassis until it clicks into place [1]. Connect the power switch cable to the connector on the system board [2].

  • Page 47: Processor

    Install the: Hard drive and optical drive module Front bezel Side cover Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Processor Removing processor Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. Remove the: Side cover Front bezel Hard drive and optical drive module Heat sink and heat sink fan To remove the processor: Release the socket lever by pushing the lever down and out from under the tab on the processor shield [1].

  • Page 48: Installing The Processor

    Installing the processor Place the processor on the socket such that the slots on the processor align with the socket keys [1]. Close the processor shield by sliding it under the retention screw [2]. Lower the socket lever and push it under the tab to lock it [3]. Removing and Installing components...

  • Page 49: M.2 Pcie Solid State Drive -Ssd

    Install the: Heat sink and heat sink fan Hard drive and optical drive module Front bezel Side cover Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. M.2 PCIe Solid State Drive -SSD Removing the M.2 PCIe Solid State Drive -SSD Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

  • Page 50: Installing The M.2 Pcie Solid State Drive -Ssd

    Peel the thermal pad from the system board [3]. NOTE: M.2 PCIe SSD with capacity over 512G(512G/1TB/2TB) must be installed with a thermal pad. M.2 SATA SSD and M.2 PCIe SSD with 128G and 256G does not require a thermal pad. Installing the M.2 PCIe Solid State Drive -SSD Place the thermal pad into the slot on the system board [1].

  • Page 51: Intel Optane Card

    Install the: Hard drive and optical drive module Front bezel Side cover Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Intel Optane card Removing the Intel Optane card Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. Remove the: Side cover Front bezel Hard drive and optical drive module...

  • Page 52: Installing The Intel Optane Card

    b Lift and pull out the Intel Optane card from its connector on the system board [2]. Peel the thermal pad [3]. Installing the Intel Optane card Place the thermal pad into the slot on the system board [1]. Insert the Intel Optane card into the card slot on the system board [2]. Replace the single (M2 x 3.5) screw that secures the Intel Optane card to the system board [3].

  • Page 53: Sd Card Reader - Optional

    Install the: Hard drive and optical drive module Front bezel Side cover Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. SD card reader - optional Removing the SD card reader Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. Remove the: Side cover Front bezel...

  • Page 54: Installing The Sd Card Reader

    Unroute the power cables from the retention clip on the SD card reader [1]. b Remove the two (M3) screws that secures the SD card reader to the I/O panel and the system board [2]. Lift the SD card reader from the slot on the system board [3]. Installing the SD card reader Route the power cables back through the retention clip on the SD card reader [1].

  • Page 55: Internal Antenna - Optional

    Install the: Hard drive and optical drive module Front bezel Side cover Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Internal Antenna - optional Removing the Internal Antenna Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. Remove the: Side cover Front bezel Hard drive and optical drive module...
  • Page 56 Unroute the antenna cable from the cable hole on the chassis [1]. b Unroute the antenna cable from the two hooks on the chassis [2]. Remove the single screw that secures the antenna to the chassis [1]. d Remove the black antenna cable from the ANT-B slot on the chassis [2,3]. Removing and Installing components...
  • Page 57 Remove the single screw that secures the antenna to the chassis [1]. Remove the white antenna cable from the ANT-W slot on the chassis [2,3]. Removing and Installing components...

  • Page 58: Installing The Internal Antenna

    Installing the Internal Antenna Peel off the mylar tape from internal antenna. Removing and Installing components...
  • Page 59 To install the antenna on the system: Align and insert the white antenna cable into the ANT-W slot on the chassis [1,2] b Replace the single screw to secure the antenna to the chassis [3]. Removing and Installing components...
  • Page 60 Align and insert the black antenna cable into the ANT-B slot on the chassis [1,2]. d Replace the single screw to secure the antenna to the chassis [3]. Removing and Installing components...
  • Page 61 Route the antenna cable across the two hooks [1]. Route the antenna cable through the cable hole on the chassis [2]. Removing and Installing components...
  • Page 62 g Remove the plastic tube from internal antenna cable. Removing and Installing components...

  • Page 63: M.2 2230 Wlan Card - Optional

    Install the: Hard drive and optical drive module Front bezel Side cover Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. M.2 2230 WLAN card - optional Removing the M.2 2230 WLAN card Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.

  • Page 64: Installing The M.2 2230 Wlan Card

    Installing the M.2 2230 WLAN card To install the M.2 2230 WLAN card: Align and replace the WLAN card into the WLAN card slot [1]. b Connect the antenna cables to the WLAN card [2]. Replace the WLAN card bracket on the WLAN card [3]. d Replace the screw (M2) that secures the WLAN card bracket and the WLAN to the system board [4].

  • Page 65: Power Supply Unit

    Install the: Hard drive and optical drive module Front bezel Side cover Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Power supply unit Removing power supply unit or PSU Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. Remove the: Side cover Front bezel Hard drive and optical drive module...
  • Page 66 b Unroute the power cables from the retention clips on the chassis [2,3]. Disconnect the PSU power cable from the connector on the system board [4]. To remove the PSU: Remove the 3 screws that secure the PSU to the system [1]. b Press the blue release tab [4] at the rear end of the PSU unit, slide the PSU and lift it away from the system [2].

  • Page 67: Installing The Power Supply Unit Or Psu

    Installing the power supply unit or PSU Insert the PSU in the chassis and slide it towards the back of the system to secure it [1]. Replace the screws to secure the PSU to the rear chassis of the system . Removing and Installing components...
  • Page 68 Connect the power cable to the connector on the system board [1]. Route the system power cable through the retention clips [2]. Route the CPU power cable through the retention clips [3]. Connect the CPU power cable to the connector on the system board [4]. Removing and Installing components...

  • Page 69: Speaker

    Install the: Hard drive and optical drive module Front bezel Side cover Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. Speaker Removing speaker Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. Remove the: Side cover Front bezel Hard drive and optical drive module To remove the speaker: Disconnect the speaker cable from the connector on the system board [1].

  • Page 70: Installing The Speaker

    Installing the speaker Insert the speaker into the slot on the system chassis and press it until it clicks into place [1]. Connect the speaker cable to the connector on the system board [2]. Removing and Installing components...

  • Page 71: System Fan

    Install the: Hard drive and optical drive module Front bezel Side cover Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. System fan Removing the system fan Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. Remove the: Side cover Front bezel Hard drive and optical drive module To remove the system fan:...

  • Page 72: Installing The System Fan

    Installing the system fan To replace the system fan: Align and place the system fan in the system chassis [1]. b Pass the grommets through the chassis and slide outward along the groove to secure it in place [2,3]. Connect the system fan cable to the system board [4]. Removing and Installing components...

  • Page 73: System Board

    Install the: Hard drive and optical drive module Front bezel Side cover Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer. System board Removing system board Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. Remove the: Side cover Front bezel Hard drive and optical drive module Heat sink and heat sink fan Processor...
  • Page 74 b Rotate the I/O panel and remove it from the system [2]. Disconnect the power switch cable [3], unroute the power cable from the retention clips on the chassis [4], psu cable [5] and, intrusion switch cable [6] from the connectors on the system board. Disconnect the intrusion switch cable [1], PSU power cable [2], data cable [3], system fan cable [4], SATA cable [5], SATA power cable Removing and Installing components...
  • Page 75 To remove the screws from the system board: Remove the standoff single (#6-32) screw and single (M3x6) caddy screw that secures the system board to the system [1,2]. b Remove the 5 screws that secure the system board to the chassis [3]. Removing and Installing components...
  • Page 76 To remove the system board: Lift and slide the system board away from the system [1, 2]. Removing and Installing components...

  • Page 77: Installing The System Board

    Installing the system board Hold the system board by its edges, and align it towards the back of the system. Lower the system board into the system chassis until the connectors at the back of the system board align with the slots on the chassis, and the screw holes on the system board align with the standoffs on the system chassis [1,2].
  • Page 78 Replace the 5 screws that secure the system board to the system [1], the single (M3x5) screw [2], and the single (#6-32) screw [3]. Removing and Installing components...
  • Page 79 Align the cables with the pins on connectors on the system board and connect intrusion switch cable [1], PSU power cable [2], data cable [3], system fan cable [4], SATA cable [5], SATA power cable [6] to the system board: Insert the hook on the I/O panel into the slot on the chassis and rotate to close the I/O panel [1].
  • Page 80 Install the: M.2 2230 WLAN card SD card reader Intel Optane card M.2 PCIe SSD card Memory module Processor Heat sink and heat sink fan Hard drive and optical drive module Front bezel Side cover Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

  • Page 81: Troubleshooting Your Computer

    The items detected are listed and will be tested If there are any issues, error codes are displayed. Note the error code and validation number and contact Dell. To run a diagnostic test on a specific device Press Esc and click Yes to stop the diagnostic test.
  • Page 82 However, if the computer fails the POST, the computer emits a series of LED codes during the start-up. The system LED is integrated on the Power button. The following table shows different light patterns and what they indicate. Table 3. Power LED summary Amber LED state White LED state System state...

  • Page 83: Diagnostic Error Messages

    One or more memory modules may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory modules or, if necessary, replace them. DISK C: FAILED INITIALIZATION The hard drive failed initialization. Run the hard drive tests in Dell Diagnostics. DRIVE NOT READY The operation requires a hard drive in the bay before it can continue.
  • Page 84 Shut down the computer, remove the hard drive, and boot the computer from an optical drive. Then, shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. If the problem persists, try another drive. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in Dell Diagnostics. HARD-DISK DRIVE FAILURE The hard drive does not respond to commands from the computer.
  • Page 85 KEYBOARD STUCK KEY FAILURE For external keyboards or keypads, check the cable connection. Restart the computer, and avoid touching the keyboard or keys during the boot routine. Run the Stuck Key test in Dell Diagnostics. LICENSED CONTENT IS NOT ACCESSIBLE IN...

  • Page 86: System Error Messages

    The reserve battery that supports the system configuration settings may require recharging. Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. If the problem persists, Contact Dell. TIME-OF-DAY NOT SET-PLEASE RUN THE SYSTEM SETUP The time or date stored in the system setup program does not PROGRAM match the system clock.
  • Page 87 System message Description out of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem Troubleshooting your computer...

  • Page 88: Getting Help

    Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: Go to Dell.com/support.

  • Page 89: A Dust Filter For Dell Precision 3430 Small Form Factor

    Factor The dust filter for the Dell Precision 3430 Small Form Factor helps protect the system from fine dust particles. After installation of the dust filter, the BIOS can be enabled to generate a preboot reminder to clean or replace the dust filter based on the time interval set.
  • Page 90 Alerts are generated only during a system reboot and not during normal OS operation. To clean the dust filter, brush or gently vacuum and then wipe down the external surfaces with a moist cloth. Dust Filter for Dell Precision 3430 Small Form Factor...

  • Page 91: B Installing The Usb Type-C Card

    Installing the USB Type-C card Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. Remove the side cover: Slide the release latch on the back panel of your system until it gives a click sound to unlock the side cover [1]. b Slide and lift the side cover from the system [2].
  • Page 92 Release the hard drive and optical drive module: Disconnect the hard drive data cable and power cable from the connectors on the hard drive [1, 2]. b Slide the release tab to unlock the hard drive and optical module [3]. Unroute the hard drive cables [1] and optical drive cables [2] through the retention clip and HDD-ODD release tab respectively.
  • Page 93 d Lift the hard drive and optical module [3] Remove the hard drive and optical drive module: Disconnect the optical drive data cable and optical drive power cable from the connectors on the optical drive [1, 2]. b Slide and lift the hard drive and optical drive module from the system [3]. Installing the USB Type-C card...
  • Page 94 Remove the heat sink with fan: Disconnect the heat sink fan cable from the system board [1]. b Loosen the four captive screws that secure the heat sink [2] and lift it away from the system [3]. NOTE: Loosen the screws in a sequential order (1,2,3,4) as mentioned on the system board. Installing the USB Type-C card...
  • Page 95 To install the USB Type-C card: Remove the filler using a philips screwdriver. Installing the USB Type-C card...
  • Page 96 b Connect the USB Type-C card cable to the connector on the system board [1]. Align and place the USB Type-C card into the slot on the system chassis [2]. Installing the USB Type-C card...
  • Page 97 d Connect the USB Type-C card cable to the connector on the system board [1]. Fasten the two screws to secure the USB Type-C card to the system chassis [2]. Installing the USB Type-C card...
  • Page 98 To install the heat sink: Align the heat sink onto the processor [1]. b Tighten the four captive screws to secure the heat sink assembly to the system board [2]. NOTE: Tighten the screws in a sequential order (1,2,3,4) as mentioned on the system board. Connect the heat sink fan cable to the slot on the system board [3].
  • Page 99 To install the hard drive and optical drive module: Insert the tabs on the hard drive and optical drive module into the slot on the system at a 30-degree angle [1]. b Connect the optical drive data cable and power cable to the connectors on the optical drive [2, 3]. Lower the hard drive and optical drive module so that it is placed in its slot [4].
  • Page 100 d Route the optical drive data cable and power cable through the retention clips [1]. Route the hard drive data and power cables through the HDD-ODD release tab [2]. Installing the USB Type-C card...
  • Page 101 Slide the release tab to lock the module [1]. g Connect the hard drive data cable and power cable from the connectors on the hard drive [2, 3]. Installing the USB Type-C card...
  • Page 102 To install the front bezel: Align the bezel, and insert the retention tabs on the bezel into the slots on the system. b Press the bezel until the tabs clicks into place. Installing the USB Type-C card...
  • Page 103 To install the side cover: Place the cover on the system and slide the cover until it clicks into place. b The release latch automatically locks the side cover to the system. Installing the USB Type-C card...
  • Page 104 Installing the USB Type-C card...

  • Page 105: C Installing The Vga Card

    Installing the VGA card Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer. Remove the side cover: Slide the release latch on the back panel of your system until it gives a click sound to unlock the side cover [1]. b Slide and lift the side cover from the system [2].
  • Page 106 Release the hard drive and optical drive module: Disconnect the hard drive data cable and power cable from the connectors on the hard drive [1, 2]. b Slide the release tab to unlock the hard drive and optical module [3]. Unroute the hard drive cables [1] and optical drive cables [2] through the retention clip and HDD-ODD release tab respectively.
  • Page 107 d Lift the hard drive and optical module [3] Remove the hard drive and optical drive module: Disconnect the optical drive data cable and optical drive power cable from the connectors on the optical drive [1, 2]. b Slide and lift the hard drive and optical drive module from the system [3]. Installing the VGA card...
  • Page 108 Remove the heat sink with fan: Disconnect the heat sink fan cable from the system board [1]. b Loosen the 4 captive screws that secure the heat sink [2] and lift it away from the system [3]. NOTE: Loosen the screws in a sequential order (1,2,3,4) as mentioned on the system board. Installing the VGA card...
  • Page 109 To install the VGA card: Remove the filler using a philips screwdriver . Installing the VGA card...
  • Page 110 b Connect the VGA card cable to the connector on the system board [1]. Align and place the VGA card into the slot on the system chassis [2]. Installing the VGA card...
  • Page 111 d Fasten the two screws to secure the VGA card to the system chassis [1]. Installing the VGA card...
  • Page 112 To install the heat sink: Align the heat sink onto the processor [1]. b Tighten the four captive screws to secure the heat sink assembly to the system board [2]. NOTE: Tighten the screws in a sequential order (1,2,3,4) as mentioned on the system board. Connect the heat sink fan cable to the slot on the system board [3].
  • Page 113 To install the hard drive and optical drive module: Insert the tabs on the hard drive and optical drive module into the slot on the system at a 30-degree angle [1]. b Connect the optical drive data cable and power cable to the connectors on the optical drive [2, 3]. Lower the hard drive and optical drive module so that it is placed in its slot [4].
  • Page 114 d Route the optical drive data cable and power cable through the retention clips [1]. Route the hard drive data and power cables through the HDD-ODD release tab [2]. Installing the VGA card...
  • Page 115 Slide the release tab to lock the module [1]. g Connect the hard drive data cable and power cable from the connectors on the hard drive [2, 3]. Installing the VGA card...
  • Page 116 To install the front bezel: Align the bezel, and insert the retention tabs on the bezel into the slots on the system. b Press the bezel until the tabs clicks into place. Installing the VGA card...
  • Page 117 To install the side cover: Place the cover on the system and slide the cover until it clicks into place. b The release latch automatically locks the side cover to the system. Installing the VGA card...
  • Page 118 Installing the VGA card...

  • Page 119: D Cable Cover For Dell Precision 3430 Small Form Factor

    Cable cover for Dell Precision 3430 Small Form Factor The cable cover for a Dell Precision 3430 Small Form Factor helps protect ports and cables connected to the system. Follow these steps to install the cable cover on the system chassis.
  • Page 120 Take care not to break or bend the delicate plastic hooks. Gently press down on the cable cover until it clicks into place (1). Slide the latch towards the chassis (2) to lock the cable cover in place. Cable cover for Dell Precision 3430 Small Form Factor...
  • Page 121 For added security, use the Padlock ring to secure the system. To remove the cable cover: Slide the latch away from the chassis to unlock the cable cover [1]. b Lift the cable cover away from the system chassis [2]. Cable cover for Dell Precision 3430 Small Form Factor...

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