Official service manual for the Dell Precision T3500 workstation, covering safety, part replacement, specifications, and diagnostics.
About this manual
This service manual provides detailed instructions for safely working inside the Dell Precision T3500 workstation. It includes safety guidelines, recommended tools, and step‑by‑step procedures for removing and replacing components such as the hard drive tray, memory modules, and power supply.
The document also contains full specifications of the system, including processor options, memory capacities, power requirements, physical dimensions, and environmental limits, as well as diagnostic procedures and LED/beep code explanations.
What's inside
- Working on Your Computer
- Adding and Replacing Parts
- Specifications
- Diagnostics
- Hard Drive Tray
- LED Codes
Specifications
| Processor types | Intel Xeon Processor 3500 series |
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| System chipset | Intel X58+ ICH10 |
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| Memory type | DDR3 1066 MHz & 1333 MHz (ECC and Non‑ECC) |
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| Maximum memory | 24 GB |
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| Power supply wattage | 525 W |
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| Physical dimensions (H × W × D) | 44.8 cm × 17.2 cm × 46.8 cm |
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| Weight | 17.3 kg |
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| Operating temperature range | 10 °C to 35 °C (50 °F to 95 °F) |
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| Storage temperature range | -40 °C to 65 °C (-40 °F to 149 °F) |
Frequently asked questions
How do I remove the hard drive tray?
First remove the computer cover, then push the blue release tab toward the bottom, lift the tray upward on its hinges, and finally remove the three securing screws.
How can I start Dell Diagnostics on the T3500?
Power on the computer, and when the Dell logo appears, press F12 immediately to access the boot device list, then select the Diagnostics utility.