Dell Precision M6800 (Late 2013) User Manual

Dell Precision Mobile Workstation M6800Owner's ManualRegulatory Model: P30FRegulatory Type: P30F001

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2Removing and Installing ComponentsThis section provides detailed information on how to remove or install the components from your computer.System Ove

Inside view — front1. processor heatsink2. secondary memory3. wi-fi switch board4. Express Card Cage5. I/O Board6. video-card heatsinkRemoving the Sec

Removing the ExpressCard1. Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer.2. Push in on the ExpressCard.3. Slide the ExpressCard out of the

Installing the Battery1. Slide the battery into its slot until it clicks into place.2. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.Rem

Installing the Micro Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card1. Push in the micro SIM card into its slot.2. Install the battery.3. Follow the procedures

Installing the Base Cover1. Slide in and place the base cover to align with the screw holes correctly on the computer.2. Tighten the screws to secure

Installing the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card1. Insert the WLAN card in its slot in the computer.2. Press down the WLAN card and tighten the

a) batteryb) base cover3. Remove the screw that secures the optical drive to the computer.4. Pry and slide out the optical drive to remove it from the

5. Remove the screws that secure the drive-latch bracket to the optical drive and remove the bracket.Installing the Optical Drive1. Tighten the screws

Notes, Cautions, and WarningsNOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates

4. Flex the hard-drive bracket outward and pull out the hard drive from the bracket.NOTE: A rubber filler is installed to the hard-drive bracket for 7

Removing the Secondary Hard Drive1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove the:a) batteryb) base cover3. Remove the sc

5. Install the:a) base coverb) battery6. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.Removing the Coin-Cell Battery1. Follow the proce

4. Disconnect the processor-fan cable.Installing the Processor Fan1. Connect the processor-fan cable.NOTE: Ensure that the processor-fan cable does no

Installing the Video-Card Fan1. Connect the video-card fan cable.NOTE: Ensure that the video-card fan cable does not protrude outside its compartment.

Installing the Keyboard Trim1. Slide in the keyboard trim from the front and align it to its original position on the computer. Ensure that the hard-t

2. Press along the sides of the keyboard trim until it snaps in place.3. Install the battery.4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Com

4. Starting from the bottom of the keyboard, separate the keyboard from the computer and flip the keyboard over.5. Disconnect the keyboard-data cable

Installing the Keyboard1. Connect the keyboard-data cable to the system board.NOTE: Ensure that you fold the keyboard-data cable in perfect alignment.

5. Install the:a) keyboard trimb) battery6. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.Removing the Primary Memory1. Follow the proce

Contents1 Working on Your Computer... 7Before Work

a) base coverb) battery4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.Removing the Secondary Memory1. Follow the procedures in Before

Removing the Display Bezel1. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove the battery.3. Pry up the bottom edge of the displa

Installing the Display Bezel1. Slide in the display bezel from the bottom and press on the display bezel.2. Work around the entire bezel until it snap

Removing the Camera1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove the:a) batteryb) display bezel3. Perform the following st

4. Peel back the adhesive tape that secures the LVDS cable to the display panel.5. Disconnect the LVDS cable.34

6. Remove the screws that secure the display brackets to the display panel. Pull away the display brackets to remove them from the display panel.35

Installing the Display Panel1. Align the display brackets to the display panel.2. Tighten the screws to secure the display brackets to the display pan

5. Remove the screws at the bottom of the computer.6. Peel the adhesive tape that secures the media board cable and speaker cable to the palmrest.37

7. Disconnect the media board cable and the speaker cable from the system board.8. Peel the adhesive tape that secures the touchpad cable to the palmr

10. Disconnect the power button cable from the system board.11. Remove the screws that secure the palmrest to the computer.39

Installing the Keyboard...

12. Lift the left edge of the palmrest. Release the tabs on the right edge of the palmrest and remove the palmrest from the computer.40

Installing the Palmrest1. Align the palmrest to its original position on the computer and press on the positions indicated until it snaps in place.2.

Removing the ExpressCard Module1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove the:a) ExpressCardb) batteryc) base coverd) k

Installing the ExpressCard Module1. Insert the ExpressCard module into its compartment.2. Tighten the screws to secure the ExpressCard module to the c

Installing the Heat Sink1. Replace the heat sink in its slot.2. Tighten the captive screws to secure the heat sink to the computer.3. Connect the came

3. Rotate the processor cam lock in a counter-clockwise direction. Remove the processor from the computer.Installing the Processor1. Align the notches

4. Loosen the captive screws that secure the video-card heatsink to the computer [1, 2, 3, 4]. Remove the video-card heatsink from the computer.Instal

i) battery6. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.Removing the Video Card1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your

Removing the Input/Output (I/O) Board1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove the:a) SD cardb) batteryc) base coverd)

d) keyboarde) keyboard trimf) base coverg) batteryh) SD card5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.Removing the Display Assemb

Assigning a System Password and Setup Password... 69Deleting or Cha

5. Flip the computer and remove the screws from the bottom and back of the computer.6. Remove the screw that secures the low-voltage differential sign

Installing the Display Assembly1. Tighten the screws to secure the display assembly in place.2. Connect the camera and LVDS cables to the correct conn

b) base coverc) keyboard trimd) keyboarde) optical drivef) primary and secondary hard drive g) palmresth) display assembly3. Remove the screws that se

g) optical driveh) primary and secondary hard drive i) primary memoryj) secondary memoryk) video-card fanl) palmrestm) heatsinkn) processoro) video-ca

Installing the System Board1. Align the system board into its original position on the computer.2. Tighten the screws to secure the system board to th

Removing the Power-Connector Port1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove the:a) batteryb) base coverc) keyboard trim

Removing the Switch Board1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove the:a) batteryb) base coverc) keyboard trimd) keybo

3System SetupSystem Setup enables you to manage your computer hardware and specify BIOS‐level options. From the System Setup, you can:• Change the NVR

Keys Navigation<Enter> Allows you to select a value in the selected field (if applicable) or follow the link in the field.Spacebar Expands or co

Option DescriptionNOTE: Without this option, only UEFI option ROMs will load. This option is required for Legacy boot mode. This option is not allowed

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Option DescriptionDrives Allows you to configure the SATA drives on board. The options are:• SATA-0• SATA-1• SATA-2• SATA-3• SATA-4• SATA-5• Zero Powe

Option DescriptionFn+B to resume normal operation. The option is disabled by default.• Enable Unobtrusive ModeMiscellaneous Devices Allows you enable

Option DescriptionInternal HDD-0 Password Allows you to set, change or delete the administrator password.Default Setting: Not setStrong Password Allow

Option Description• One Time Enable• DisableAdmin Setup Lockout Allows you to prevent users from entering Setup when an Administrator password is set.

Option Descriptionor disable the additional processor sleep states.Default Setting: C states.Limit CPUID This field limits the maximum value the proce

Option DescriptionDefault Setting: both the options are disabled.Wake on LAN/WLAN This option allows the computer to power up from the off state when

Option DescriptionBattery Slice Configuration Allows you to define the how to charge the battery. The options are:• Standard Charge• Express Charge (D

Option Description• 5 seconds• 10 secondsTable 10. Virtualization SupportOption DescriptionVirtualization This option specifies whether a Virtual Mach

Table 13. System LogsOption DescriptionBIOS events Displays the system event log and allows you to clear the log.Thermal Events Displays the thermal e

Assigning a System Password and Setup PasswordYou can assign a new System Password and/or Setup Password or change an existing System Password and/or

1Working on Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your ComputerUse the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage an

The computer reboots.70

4DiagnosticsIf you experience a problem with your computer, run the ePSA diagnostics before contacting Dell for technical assistance. The purpose of r

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5Troubleshooting Your ComputerYou can troubleshoot your computer using indicators like Diagnostic Lights, Beep Codes, and Error Messages during the op

Battery Status LightsIf the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the battery light operates as follows:Alternately blinking amber light and

6SpecificationsTechnical SpecificationNOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Sta

Table 18. MemoryFeature SpecificationType DDR3LSpeed 1600 MHz and 1866 MHzConnectors 4 SoDIMM Sockets• Intel Core i5 and i7 Dual processors — two DIMM

Table 21. CommunicationFeature SpecificationNetwork adapter network interface card capable of 10/100/1000 Mb/s communicationWireless• internal wireles

Feature M4800 M6800Dimensions:Height 210 mm (8.26 inches) 270.60 mm (10.65 inches)Width 359.80 mm (14.16 inches) 416.70 mm (16.40 inches)Diagonal 396.

Feature SpecificationY-axis 40.50 mmTable 27. CameraFeature SpecificationType CMOS SensorStill Resolution 1280 x 720 Pixels ( Maximum )Video Resolutio

6. Close the display and turn the computer upside-down on a flat work surface.NOTE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main batte

Feature Specification• 9-cell /9-cell LCL - 535 g (1.18 lb)Voltage 11.10 VTemperature range:Operating• Charge : 0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to 158 °F)• Disch

Table 32. Physical DimensionPhysical M4800 M6800Height:Touch• Front: 36.1 mm (1.42 inches)• Back: 40.2 mm (1.58 inches)Non-touch• Front: 32.9 mm (1.29

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7Contacting DellContacting DellNOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, pack

1. Click Start .2. Click the arrow in the lower-right corner of the Start menu as shown below, and then click Shut Down..2. Ensure that the computer a