Dell Precision Workstation 350 Service Manual
Summary
This service manual provides technical procedures for Dell Precision Workstation 350 maintenance. It covers component replacement including battery, memory, drives, PCI cards, AGP card, microprocessor, power supply, system board, and I/O panel. Includes instructions for opening and closing the computer cover with safety precautions. Designed for trained service technicians performing hardware repairs.
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Dell Precision™ Workstation 350 Service Manual Before You Begin I/O Panel Opening the Computer Cover Control Panel Memory Chassis Intrusion Switch Drives Battery PCI Cards Power Supply AGP Card System Board Microprocessor Closing the Computer Cover
Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2003 Dell Computer Corporation. All rights reserved. Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Precision are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation. 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 Computer Corporation disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own. March 2003 Rev. A01
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Dell Precision™ Workstation 350 Service Manual Before You Begin I/O Panel Opening the Computer Cover Control Panel Memory Chassis Intrusion Switch Drives Battery PCI Cards Power Su...
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Back to Contents Page Battery Dell Precision™ Workstation 350 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the System Information G...
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NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer. 10. Close the computer cover and connect your computer and devices to electrica...
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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 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Sys...
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Back to Contents Page Control Panel Dell Precision™ Workstation 350 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see the safety instructions in your System Information Guide. NOTICE: To ...
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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 CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see the safety instructions in your System Information Guide. NOTICE: To ...
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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 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the System Information...
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Back to Contents Page Memory Dell Precision™ Workstation 350 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the System Information Gu...
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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 bac...
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Back to Contents Page AGP Card Dell Precision™ Workstation 350 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the System Information ...
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NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer. 7. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. B...
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Back to Contents Page PCI Cards Dell Precision™ Workstation 350 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the System Information...
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1 bracket caught outside of slot 2 bracket within slot 3 fully seated card 4 not fully seated card 8. Before you lower the retention arm, ensure that: The tops of all cards and filler brackets are f...
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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 cha...
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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 ...
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Back to Contents Page Opening the Computer Cover Dell Precision™ Workstation 350 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the S...
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Back to Contents Page Drives Dell Precision™ Workstation 350 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the System Information Gu...
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1 power cable 2 power input connector 1 interface connector 2 colored stripe on edge of interface cable 3 interface cable Most interface connectors are keyed for correct insertion; that is, a notch o...
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1 tabs (2) 2 hard drive 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 yo...
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1 power cable 2 hard-drive cable 6. Check all connectors to be certain that they are properly cabled and firmly seated. 7. Close the computer cover. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug th...
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1 rail tabs (2) 2 second hard drive in upper bay 3 first hard drive in lower bay 4 hard drive bay 6. Connect a power cable to the drive. NOTICE: Match the colored strip on the cable with pin 1 on the...
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Front-Panel Inserts CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the System Information Guide. If you are installing a new floppy or CD/DVD drive...
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1 power cable 2 floppy-drive cable 3 floppy-drive connector 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 Fl...
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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. 1 power cable 2 f...
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1 power cable 2 audio cable 3 CD/DVD drive cable 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...
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1 drive 2 bracket rails (2) 3 screws (4) 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 ...
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Back to Contents Page Microprocessor Dell Precision™ Workstation 350 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the System Inform...
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1 securing clip (2) 2 latch (2) 3 heat sink 4 microprocessor socket 5 retention base NOTICE: Lay the heat sink down with the thermal grease facing upward. NOTICE: If you are installing a microprocesso...
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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 NOTICE: You must position the microprocessor correctly i...
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Back to Contents Page Power Supply Dell Precision™ Workstation 350 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the System Informat...
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Back to Contents Page System Board Dell Precision™ Workstation 350 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the System Informat...
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System-Board Jumper Settings Jumper Setting Description PSWD Password features are enabled. (green jumper) (default) Password features are disabled. CLR_CMOS Clears the CMOS settings jumpered ...
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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. CAUTION: The microprocessor package and...
Manual Details
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Pages | 40 |
| File Size | 1.30 MB |
| Published | June 29, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What information does the coin-cell battery maintain?
It maintains computer configuration, date, and time information.
How can I tell if my battery needs replacing?
Reenter the time and date in system setup and exit. If the date and time are not correct upon restarting, replace the battery.
What precautions should I take when opening the case or handling components?
Always unplug from the electrical outlet, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface to dissipate static electricity.
How do I correctly replace the system board in a new unit?
Transfer components (like memory and CPU) first. Then align the notches on the bottom of the replacement board with the tabs on the computer floor to slide it into place.