Dell Precision Mobile Workstation M6700 Owner's Manual

Dell Precision Mobile Workstation M6700Owner's ManualRegulatory Model: P22FRegulatory Type: P22F001

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

3. Flip and remove the battery from the computer.Installing the Battery1. Slide the battery into its slot until it clicks into place.2. Follow the pro

3. Slide the SIM card out from the slot .Installing the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card1. Push in the SIM card into its slot.2. Install the batt

4. Flip and remove the base cover from the computer.Installing the Base Cover1. Place the base cover to align with the screw holes correctly on the co

Removing the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove the:a) batteryb) base co

Installing the Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Card (Optional)1. Slide the WWAN card in the WWAN card slot.2. Tighten the screw to secure the WWAN c

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

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

Installing the Primary Hard Drive1. Engage the primary hard drive bracket to the primary hard .2. Insert the primary hard drive into its slot in the c

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

Installing the Secondary Hard Drive1. Engage the secondary hard drive bracket to the secondary hard drive.2. Tighten the screw that secure the seconda

Installing the Coin-Cell Battery1. Replace the coin-cell battery in its slot in the computer.2. Connect the coin-cell battery cable.3. Install the:a)

Installing the Processor Fan1. Connect the processor-fan cable.2. Insert the processor fan into its slot in the computer.3. Tighten the screws that se

4. Pry up the bottom edge of the keyboard trim from the top-inner edge.23

Installing the Keyboard Trim1. Align the keyboard trim to its compartment starting from the front.2. Press along the sides of the keyboard trim until

5. Disconnect the keyboard-data cable from the system board and remove the keyboard.25

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

Installing the Primary Memory1. Insert the primary memory into the memory socket.2. Press the clips to secure the primary memory to the system board.3

Installing the Secondary Memory1. Insert the secondary memory into the memory socket.2. Press the clips to secure the memory module to the system boar

Installing the Bluetooth Module1. Connect the bluetooth cable to the bluetooth module.2. Tighten the screw to secure the bluetooth module in place.3.

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4. Work your way around the sides and top edge of the display bezel and remove the display bezel from the computer .30

Installing the Display Bezel1. Toe-in the display bezel from the bottom and press on the display bezel.2. Work around the entire bezel until it snaps

4. Peel back the adhesive tape that secures the LVDS cable to the display panel.5. Disconnect the LVDS cable.32

6. Remove the screws that secure the display brackets to the display panel. Remove the display brackets.7.33

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.35

7. Disconnect the media board cable and the speaker cable.8. Peel the adhesive tape that secures the touchpad cable to the palmrest.9. Disconnect the

10. Disconnect the power button cable.11. Disconnect the bluetooth module cable.12. Remove the screw that secure the palmrest to the computer.37

13. Lift the left edge of the palmrest.Release the tabs on the right edge of the palmrest and remove the palmrest from the computer.38

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 Keyboard...

4. Remove the screws that secure the ExpressCard module to the computer and remove the ExpressCard module.Installing the ExpressCard Module1. Insert t

a) batteryb) base coverc) keyboard trimd) keyboarde) optical drivef) primary and secondary hard drive g) palm resth) processor fan3. Disconnect the ca

f) keyboard trimg) base coverh) battery5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.Removing the Processor1. Follow the procedures i

b) bottom doorc) keyboard trimd) keyboarde) optical drivef) primary and secondary hard drive g) palmresth) video-card fani) heatsink3. Loosen the capt

3. Install the:a) heatsinkb) video-card fanc) palmrestd) primary and secondary hard drive e) optical drivef) keyboardg) keyboard trimh) base coveri) b

e) primary and secondary hard drive f) optical driveg) keyboardh) keyboard trimi) base coverj) battery4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside

Installing the I/O Board1. Connect the I/O board connector and slide the I/O board into its slot in the computer.2. Tighten the screws to secure the I

3. Disconnect the antenna cables from the wireless cards, and push them down the routing hole.4. Flip the computer and pull up the antenna cables thro

6. Remove the screws that secure the low-voltage differential signalling (LVDS) cable bracket. Remove the LVDS cable bracket from the computer. Discon

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

Boot Sequence...

a) batteryb) base coverc) keyboard trimd) keyboarde) optical drivef) primary and secondary hard drive g) palmresth) display assemblyi) display bezel3.

Installing the Hinge Cover1. Place the hinge cover in its position on the computer.2. Tighten the screws to secure the hinge cover to the computer.3.

p) video cardq) I/O boardr) display assembly3. Disconnect the processor-fan cable and the coin-cell battery cable.4. Remove the screw that secure the

6. Disconnect the switch board cable.7. Remove any mini-cards (if available).8. Remove the screw that secure the system board to the computer and lift

9. Remove the system board from the computer.Installing the System Board1. Align the system board into its original position on the computer.2. Tighte

a) switch boardb) power connectorc) LVDSd) camerae) coin-cell batteryf) processor fan4. Install all the mini-cards (if available).5. Place the LVDS ca

Installing the Power Connector Port1. Insert the power-connector port in its slot and connect the power-connector cable to the system board.2. Install

Installing the Switch Board1. Align the switch board to its original position on the computer.2. Tighten the screws to secure the switch board to the

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

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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 Description• Disabled• Enabled• Enabled w/PXE (Default Setting)Parallel Port Allows you to define and set how the parallel port on the docking

Option Description• Enable SMART Reporting - This option is disabled by default.USB Configuration Allows you to define the USB configuration. The opti

Option DescriptionNOTE: Successful password changes take effect immediately.Default Setting: Not setSystem Password Allows you to set, change or delet

Table 6. PerformanceOption DescriptionMulti Core Support This field specifies whether the process will have one or all cores enabled. The performance

Option DescriptionWireless Radio Control Allows you to control the WLAN and WWAN radio. The options are:• Control WLAN radio• Control WWAN radioDefaul

Option DescriptionNumlock Enable Specifies if the NumLock function can be enabled when the computer boots. This option is enabled by default.• Enable

Table 11. MaintenanceOption DescriptionService Tag Displays the service tag of your computer.Asset Tag Allows you to create a system asset tag if an a

Password Type DescriptionSetup password Password that you must enter to access and make changes to the BIOS settings of your computer.CAUTION: The pas

The System Security screen is displayed.2. In the System Security screen, verify that Password Status is Unlocked.3. Select System Password, alter or

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

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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

Feature SpecificationMaximum memory• Intel Core i5 and i7 Dual Core processors — 16 GB• Intel Core i7 Quad Core and i7 Quad Extreme processors — 32 GB

Table 22. Ports and ConnectorsFeature SpecificationAudio two connectors for line-out and line-in/microphoneNetwork Adapter one RJ45 connectorUSB 2.0 t

Feature M4700 M6700Refresh rate 60 HzMinimum viewing angles:Horizontal +/- 40°, +/-60° (FHD)Vertical +10°/-30°, +/- 50° (FHD)Table 24. KeyboardFeature

Feature SpecificationNOTE: The size of the hard drive is bound to change. For more information, see dell.com.Optical Drive:Interface• SATA 1 (1.5 Gb/s

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 M4700 M6700Depth 76 mm (2.99 inches) 100 mm (3.93 inches)Temperature range:Operating 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)Non Operating –40 °C to 65

Feature SpecificationAltitude:Operating 0 m to 3048 m (0 ft to 10,000 ft)Storage 0 m to 10668 m (0 ft to 35,000 ft)Airborne contaminant level G1 or lo

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7Getting HelpContacting DellNOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing

After Working Inside Your ComputerAfter you complete any replacement procedure, ensure you connect any external devices, cards, and cables before turn