Dell XPS M1730 (M1730, Late 2007) User Manual

www.dell.com | support.dell.comDell™ XPS™ M1730 Service ManualModel PP06XA

10 Before You BeginWindows Vista™:Click the Windows Vista Start button , click the arrow in the lower-right corner of the Start menu as shown below,

Before You Begin 112Turn off your computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 9). NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug

12 Before You Begin

Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 132Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedure

14 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless TechnologyReplacing the Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology1Connect the card to the cable and insert it

Hard Drive 153Hard Drive CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard dr

16 Hard Drive2Turn the computer over, loosen the two captive screws on the hard drive cover, and then remove the cover.3Loosen the four captive screws

Hard Drive 174Carefully remove the SATA cables from the hard drive or drives that are installed in the cage. Replacing a Hard Drive in the Hard Drive

18 Hard Drive3Place the new hard drive into the drive cage tray and secure it with two screws on each side.aInstall the hard drive so that the manufac

Memory 194Memory CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.Yo

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

20 Memory NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the memory-module securing clips.4If you are replacing

Memory 21 NOTICE: If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the connector labeled “DIMM1” before you instal

22 Memory6Replace the memory module cover. NOTICE: If the cover is difficult to close, remove the module and reinstall it. Forcing the cover to close

Coin-Cell Battery 235Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product

24 Coin-Cell Battery5Remove the battery from the compartment on the system board by using a scribe or small screwdriver to lift one side of the batter

Hinge Cover 256Hinge Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information

26 Hinge CoverReplacing the Hinge CoverWhen replacing the hinge cover, first insert the left edge and then press from left to right until the cover sn

Keyboard 277KeyboardFor more information about the keyboard, see "Using the Keyboard and Touchpad" in your Owner’s Manual. CAUTION: Before

28 KeyboardcSlide the keyboard towards the display to free the edge connector and release the locking tab, then lift the keyboard and hold it slightly

Keyboard 29 NOTE: If you leave the area, ground yourself again when you return to the computer.bInsert the ribbon cable into the keyboard connector,

Contents 3Contents1 Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Recommended Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Turning Off Y

30 Keyboard

Communication Cards 318Communication CardsSubscriber Identity ModuleSubscriber Identity Modules (SIM) identify users uniquely through an International

32 Communication CardsIf you ordered a Mini-Card with your computer, the card is already installed. Your computer supports two types of wireless Mini-

Communication Cards 33bRelease the card by pushing the metal securing tab away from the card until the card pops up slightly.1 antenna cables1

34 Communication CardscSlide the card at a 45-degree angle out of its connector. NOTE: Do not insert a Mobile Broadband (WWAN) network card into the

Communication Cards 356Connect the antenna cables to the Mini-Card, ensuring that you route the cables correctly.7Replace the keyboard and the hinge c

36 Communication CardsReplacing the FCM1Insert the FCM connector at a 45-degree angle into the system board connector labeled "FCM" either i

Display Assembly 379Display Assembly CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product I

38 Display Assembly7Make note of the cable routing and carefully dislodge the Mini-Card antenna cables from their routing guides and pull the cables w

Display Assembly 3910If applicable, remove the camera cable connector from the system board.11Remove the display assembly from the computer base by ro

4 Contents5 Coin-Cell Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Removing the Coin-Cell Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236 Hinge Cover . .

40 Display Assembly7Make note of the cable routing and carefully insert the Mini-Card antenna cables through their routing guides.8Replace the keyboar

Display Assembly 41Replacing the Display Bezel1Realign the display bezel over the display panel, and gently snap into place.2Replace the two screws se

42 Display Assembly6Disconnect the light lobes connector using the pull-tab.7Remove the display panel.Replacing the Display Panel1Replace the light lo

Display Assembly 43Removing the Display Hinges1Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 37). 2Remove the dis

44 Display Assembly1 hinge screws (4)1

LCD Camera 4510LCD CameraRemoving the LCD Camera CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions in the Product Informat

46 LCD CameraReplacing the LCD Camera1Align the camera under the securing clip and over the screw hole.2Replace the two screws that secure the camera

GamePanel 4711GamePanelRemoving the GamePanel CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information

48 GamePanel6Remove the GamePanel.Replacing the GamePanel1Align the GamePanel over the screw holes.2Replace the two screws that secure the GamePanel.3

Palm Rest 4912Palm Rest Removing the Palm Rest CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the

Contents 5Removing the Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Replacing the Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Removing the Display

50 Palm Rest7Turn the computer top side up and remove the nine screws marked P from the top of the palm rest.

Palm Rest 51 NOTICE: Pull on the plastic tab on top of the connectors to avoid damaging the connectors.8Disconnect the touch pad cable from the syste

52 Palm RestReplacing the Palm Rest1Align the palm rest with the computer base and gently snap it into place.2Connect the touch pad connector to the s

Fan 5313Fan CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION

54 Fan1 screws (3)

Wireless Sniffer Board 5514Wireless Sniffer Board CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in

56 Wireless Sniffer Board

Optical Drive 5715Optical Drive CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

58 Optical Drive5Slide the drive out of the bay.1 optical drive 2 locking screw3 notch

ExpressCard Reader 5916ExpressCard Reader CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in the Product Informat

6 Contents13 Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5314 Wireless Sniffer Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5515 Optical D

60 ExpressCard Reader6Disconnect the data cable from the system board by pulling it up and lift up the express card reader assembly.

Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly 6117Processor Thermal-Cooling AssemblyRemoving the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly CAUTION: Before working insi

62 Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly4Lift the thermal-cooling assembly out of the computer.Replacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly CAUTION:

Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly 63 NOTE: The original pad can be reused if the original processor and heat sink are reinstalled together. If eithe

64 Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

Processor 6518ProcessorRemoving the Processor CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information

66 Processor5Use a processor extraction tool to remove the processor.Installing the Processor NOTICE: Ensure that the cam lock is in the fully open p

Processor 67When the processor is correctly seated, all four corners are aligned at the same height. If one or more corners of the processor are highe

68 Processor

Speakers, Audio Connectors, and Consumer Infrared 6919Speakers, Audio Connectors, and Consumer InfraredRemoving Speakers CAUTION: Before you begin an

Contents 720 Memory Card Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7321 Video Card and System Board . . . . . . . . 75Removing the Video Card . . . . .

70 Speakers, Audio Connectors, and Consumer InfraredRemoving the Audio Connector Board CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this sectio

Speakers, Audio Connectors, and Consumer Infrared 71Removing the Consumer Infrared Board CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this sect

72 Speakers, Audio Connectors, and Consumer Infrared1 screws (2) 2 infrared connector cable12

Memory Card Reader 7320Memory Card Reader CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in the Product Informat

74 Memory Card Reader5Disconnect the system board connector by lifting up the memory card reader.

Video Card and System Board 7521Video Card and System BoardRemoving the Video Card CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, f

76 Video Card and System BoardReplacing the Video CardCarefully align the video card assembly over the connector on the system board and press down.

Video Card and System Board 77 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Informa

78 Video Card and System BoardReplacing the System Board1Follow all of the steps in "Removing the System Board" on page 76 in reverse order.

Power Management Controller Board - Hall 7922Power Management Controller Board - Hall CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the

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80 Power Management Controller Board - Hall6Lift the power management controller to disconnect it from the system board.1 screws (2) 2 connector21

Battery Latch Assembly 8123Battery Latch AssemblyRemoving the Battery Latch Assembly CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the sa

82 Battery Latch Assembly8Remove the spring from the hook on the computer base by lifting it up and away with a screwdriver or a plastic scribe. 9Remo

Battery Latch Assembly 83

84 Battery Latch AssemblyReplacing the Battery Latch Assembly1Insert the latch assembly into the channel on the computer base, and press it into place

Flashing the BIOS 8524Flashing the BIOSIf a BIOS-update program CD is provided with the new system board, flash the BIOS from the CD. If you do not ha

86 Flashing the BIOSThe File Download window appears.6Click Save this program to disk and then click OK. The Save In window appears. 7Click the down a

Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors 8725Pin Assignments for I/O ConnectorsUSB ConnectorS-Video TV-Out ConnectorPin Signal1 USB5V+2 USBP–3 USBP+4 GND

88 Pin Assignments for I/O ConnectorsIEEE 1394 ConnectorS-VideoPin Signal1 GND2 GND3 DLUMA-L4 DCRMA-LComposite VideoPin Signal5 GND6 DCMPS-L7 NCPin Si

Before You Begin 91Before You BeginThis section provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise note