Dell Precision 3430 Small Form Factor Service Manual

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.

1. Align the plastic tabs of the dust filter to the slots on the system chassis and gently press to ensure that the dust filter fits firmly onto the system.
2. To remove the dust filter:
   1. With the help of a plastic scribe, gently pry the edge from the bottom to loosen the dust filter [1].
   2. Remove the dust filter from the system chassis [2].
3. Restart the system and press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup menu.
4. In the BIOS Setup menu, navigate to System Configuration > Dust Filter Maintenance and select from any of the following intervals: 15, 30, 60, 90, 120, 150, or 180 days.
   • NOTE: Default setting: Disabled.
   • NOTE: Alerts are generated only during a system reboot and not during normal OS operation.