Dell XPS M2010 (MXP061, Mid 2006) User Manual

Dell™XPS™M2010ServiceManual Before You Begin Memory Module Mini Card Coin-Cell Battery Subwoofer Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology

1. Turn on your computer.  2. Press the eject button on the front of the computer (see Front View) to open the drive tray.  3. Place the Drive

Back to Contents Page  Storage 27-G faired square wave with a velocity change of 200 inches/sec (508 cm/sec) Altitude: Operating –15.2 to 3048 m (–50

Back to Contents Page  Subwoofer Dell™XPS™M2010ServiceManual Removing the Subwoofer Replacing the Subwoofer  Removing the Subwoofer 

 10. To easily access the bottom of the computer, lean the display backwards and lay it on a flat surface so that the base is facing you.  11.

 9. Firmly attach the keyboard to the computer and close the display (see Closing the Display).  10. Turn the computer upside down and replace th

Back to Contents Page  System Board Assembly Dell™XPS™M2010ServiceManual Removing the System Board Assembly Replacing the System Board Ass

 11. Remove the hard drive(s) (see Removing a Hard Drive).  12. Remove the system fans (see Removing a System Fan).  13. Remove the video c

 19. Remove the frame (see Removing the Frame).  20. Remove the modem (see Removing the Modem).  21. Remove the USB/audio port board from t

 26. Remove the four M2.5 x 5-mm screws marked with white arrows on the system board.  27. Pull out slightly on the back right corner of the c

Ensure that the cables for the microphone and keyboard are not underneath the system board.  2. Replace the four M2.5 x 5-mm screws marked with white

 29. Insert the flash BIOS update program CD that accompanied the replacement system board assembly into the optical drive. Follow the instructions t

Back to Contents Page  (Custom Test only) The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices from system setup, memory, and vario

Back to Contents Page  System Setup Dell™XPS™700ServiceManual Overview Entering System Setup System Setup Options Boot Sequence C

System Setup Options NOTE: Depending on your computer and installed devices, the items listed in this section may not appear, or may not appear exa

 NOTE: PXE is required only if you are booting to an operating system located on another computer. If a boot routine is not available from the remote

NOTICE: Dell does not recommend operating the CPU at a frequency that is greater than the manufacturer's design specifications (also referred to

 NOTE: This feature does not work if you turn off your computer using a power strip or surge protector. Auto Power Time Specifies the time to automat

Boot Sequence This feature allows you to change the boot sequence for the bootable devices installed on your computer.  Option Settings l Diskette

 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.  2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).  3. Locate the 2-pin passwor

 4. Remove the password jumper plug, then place the plug on the CMOS jumper pins and wait approximately 5 seconds.  5. Remove the jumper plug fro

Back to Contents Page  Technical Overview Dell™XPS™700ServiceManual Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components Power Supply (

Power Supply (PSU) DC Connector Pin Assignments 1 white memory module connectors (DIMM_1-2) support memory modules or memory module risers 14 PCI

Back to Contents Page  Computer Base Dell™XPS™M2010ServiceManual Replacing the Computer Base  Replacing the Computer Base The computer b

 DC Power Connector P1    1-KW Power Supply  750-KW Power Supply  Pin Number  Signal name  18-AWG Wire Color  Signal name  18-AWG Wire C

 DC Power Connector P2  DC Power Connector P3 (Graphics Card) 21 +5 VDC/SE Red +5 VDC/SE Red 22 +5 VDC Red +5 VDC Red 23 +5 VDC Red +5 VDC Red 2

 DC Power Connector P4 (Graphics Card)  DC Power Connector P5 (FD1)  DC Power Connector P6 and P7 (BAY1 and Bay2) 4 COM Black COM Black 5 COM

 DC Power Connectors P8 and P9 (HDD0 and HDD1)  DC Power Connectors P10-P13 (HDD2 and HDD5)  DC Power Connectors P14 (Peripheral) 4 +5 VDC Re

 DC Power Connector P15 (Graphics Card – 1-KW PSU Only)  DC Power Connector P16 (Graphics Card – 1-KW PSU Only) Back to Contents Page   Pin Nu

Back to Contents Page Dell™XPS™M2010ServiceManual Information in this document is subject to change without notice. ©2006DellInc.Allrights

Back to Contents Page  Top Cover Dell™XPS™M2010ServiceManual Removing the Top Cover Replacing the Top Cover  Removing the Top Cover 

Replacing the Top Cover  1. While holding the top cover in one hand, connect the optical drive cable to its connector on the system board (JOD) a

Back to Contents Page  Video Card/Thermal-Cooling Assembly Dell™XPS™M2010ServiceManual Removing the Video Card/Thermal-Cooling Assembly Re

Replacing the Video Card/Thermal-Cooling Assembly  1. Align the video card/thermal-cooling assembly over the connector and screw holes on the syste

Back to Contents Page  Before You Begin Dell™XPS™700ServiceManual Getting Started Getting Started This chapter provides procedures for re

Back to Contents Page  Wireless USB Board Dell™XPS™M2010ServiceManual Removing the Wireless USB Board Replacing the Wireless USB Board 

 5. Firmly attach the keyboard to the computer and close the display (see Closing the Display).  6. Turn the computer upside down and replace the

 6. With the help of an assistant, carefully lay the computer down on a flat surface with the computer cover facing up. Back to Contents Page 

Back to Contents Page  Before You Begin Dell™XPS™M2010ServiceManual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Y

 3. Disconnect any telephone or network cables from the computer.  4. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical out

 2. Insert the battery straight down into the battery bay.  3. Slide the battery in the direction of the #1 arrow until it snaps into place.

Back to Contents Page  Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Dell™XPS™M2010ServiceManual Removing the Internal Card with Bluetooth

Back to Contents Page  Camera Dell™XPS™M2010ServiceManual Removing the Camera Replacing the Camera  Removing the Camera  1. Follow t

Back to Contents Page  About Your XPS Computer Dell™XPS™700ServiceManual Front View Back View Front View 1 front I/O connectors Plug

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Back to Contents Page  Mini Card Dell™XPS™M2010ServiceManual Removing a Mini Card Replacing a Mini Card   Removing a Mini Card  1.

Replacing a Mini Card  1. Align the card with the system board connector at a 45-degree angle, and press down to insert the card into the connector

Back to Contents Page  Coin-Cell Battery Dell™XPS™M2010ServiceManual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery  R

Back to Contents Page  Cosmetic Covers Dell™XPS™M2010ServiceManual Removing the Cosmetic Covers Replacing the Cosmetic Covers  Removin

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Back to Contents Page  Processor Module Dell™XPS™M2010ServiceManual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module  Remo

 9. Lift the processor module from the ZIF socket. Replacing the Processor Module  1. Align the pin-1 corner of the processor module with the pi

Back to Contents Page  Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Dell™XPS™M2010ServiceManual Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Repl

2. Place the adhesive-side of the pad on top of the old pad, and press it into place on the thermal-cooling assembly.  3. Place the processor ther

 Front I/O Connectors Back ViewOwner's Manual). 11 power light The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different

Back to Contents Page  Removing the Computer Cover Dell™XPS™700ServiceManual    1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.  2. Pull

Back to Contents Page  Display Dell™XPS™M2010ServiceManual Opening the Display Closing the Display Adjusting the Display Panel Remov

Removing the LCD Panel  1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer, including removing the system battery.  2. With th

 12. Disconnect the solenoid cable from the solenoid card.  13. Remove the six M2.5 x 8-mm screws that attach the left and right hinge arms to

 17. Starting at the top of the panel, remove the black display bezel from around the LCD panel by carefully prying it loose.  18. On the silve

 21. Carefully raise the LCD panel a few inches, and disconnect the cable underneath the panel by pulling up on the blue pull tab.  22. To remov

 9. Seat the computer base onto the hinge arms, aligning the screw holes in the computer base with those in the hinge arms.  10. Attach the righ

Back to Contents Page  System Fans Dell™XPS™M2010ServiceManual Removing a System Fan Replacing a System Fan  Removing a System Fan 

 1. Attach the left fan to the computer frame using three M2.5 x 5-mm screws.  2. Route the left fan cable under the notch on the frame.  3

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 Back I/O Connectors 1 power connector Insert the power cable. The appearance of this connector may differ from what is pictured. 2 back panel LE

Back to Contents Page  Flashing the BIOS Dell™XPS™M2010ServiceManual  1. Before flashing the BIOS, follow the instructions in Before Working

Back to Contents Page  Frame Dell™XPS™M2010ServiceManual Removing the Frame Replacing the Frame  Removing the Frame  1. Follow the i

 5. Replace the hard drive(s) (see Replacing a Hard Drive).  6. Replace the top cover (see Replacing the Top Cover).  7. Replace the cosmet

Back to Contents Page  Hard Drive(s) Dell™XPS™M2010ServiceManual Removing a Hard Drive Replacing a Hard Drive Returning a Hard Drive to

 8. Remove the four M3 x 3-mm screws that attach the hard drive to the hard drive bracket.  9. Pull the strap on the hard drive cable to remove

If you have installed a replacement hard drive:  9. Turn the computer over and open the display (see Opening the Display).  10. Press the power

Back to Contents Page  Keyboard Dell™XPS™M2010ServiceManual Removing the Keyboard Battery Replacing the Keyboard Battery  To detach the

 2. Tighten the captive screw. Back to Contents Page 

Back to Contents Page  Replacing the Computer Cover Dell™XPS™700ServiceManual     1. Ensure that all cables are connected, and fold cables

Back to Contents Page  Memory Module Dell™XPS™M2010ServiceManual Removing the Memory Module Cover Removing the Memory Module Replacing

Back to Contents Page  connectors on the card and on the back of the computer when setting up multiple network connections (such as a separate intra-

Replacing the Memory Module  1. Align the notch on the edge of the memory module connector with the tab in the connector on the system board, and

Back to Contents Page  Modem Dell™XPS™M2010ServiceManual Removing the Modem Replacing the Modem  Removing the Modem  1. Follow the i

Replacing the Modem  1. Connect the modem cable to the modem.  2. Align the connector on the bottom of the modem with the modem connector on the

Back to Contents Page  Optical Drive Dell™XPS™M2010ServiceManual Removing the Optical Drive Assembly Replacing the Optical Drive Assembly

 10. Lower the back of the assembly slightly and slide it away from the top cover, disconnecting the black round tabs on the assembly from the notc

 3. Lift the optical drive out of the assembly.  4. Remove the two drive rails from the optical drive by removing the two M2 x 3-mm screws in e

To reassemble the optical drive:  1. Slide the drive cover onto the drive and engage the tabs on the cover to the front bezel.  2. Replace the fo

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Back to Contents Page  Removing and Installing Parts Dell™XPS™700ServiceManual Memory You can increase your computer memory by installing me

 Addressing Memory Configurations If you are using a 32-bit operating system such as Microsoft® Windows® XP, your computer will support a maximum of

Back to Contents Page  Advanced Troubleshooting Dell™XPS™700ServiceManual Power Lights Diagnostic Lights Beep Codes System Messages

 6. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).  7. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn th

 Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.  2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Co

 7. Install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening. If you are replacing the card, see Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards.  8. Rotate

 5. Remove the filler bracket or existing card (see Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards) to create a card- slot opening.  6. Prepare the card fo

 9. Connect any cables that should be attached to the card. See the documentation for the card for information about the card's cable connecti

 7. Press the release tab (if present) on the system board connector as you grasp the card by its top corners, and then ease the card out of the c

PCI Express Cards. The PCI Express x1 card slot is not available for use if a graphics card is installed in each of the PCI Express x16 card slots in

 8. Gently pull the securing tab (if present) and place the card in the connector. Press down firmly and ensure that the card is fully seated in the

If you installed an add-in network adapter and want to disable the integrated network adapter:  1. Enter system setup (see Entering System Setup), s

When you connect two IDE devices to a single IDE data cable and configure the devices for the cable select setting, the device attached to the last

Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of beeps, called

 5. Ensure that all connectors are properly cabled and firmly seated.  6. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).  7.

 6. Slide the hard drive into the hard-drive bay until it clicks securely into place.  7. Connect the power cable to the hard drive.  8. Co

Removing the Drive Panel  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.  2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).  3.

See the documentation that came with the drive for instructions on installing any software required for drive operation. Floppy Drive   Removing a

 7. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).  8. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn th

 10. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. See the documentation that came with the drive for instruction

 6. Replace the drive panel (see Installing the Drive Panel).  7. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).  8. Connect y

 10. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).  11. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn

 6. Replace the drive panel (see Installing the Drive Panel).  7. Replace the computer cover (see Replacing the Computer Cover).  8. Connect

 8. Attach the power and data cables to the CD/DVD drive. To locate the system board connector, see System Board Components.  9. Check all cab

System Messages 3-1-3 Master interrupt mask register failure 3-1-4 Slave interrupt mask register failure 3-2-2 Interrupt vector loading failure 3-2-

Removing the Processor Airflow Shroud  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.  2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cov

 Removing the Processor  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.  2. Remove the computer cover (see Removing the Computer Cover).  3.

 3. Set the processor lightly in the socket and ensure that the processor is level in the socket. When the processor is positioned correctly, press

 6. In succession, carefully pull on each corner of the fan to detach the rubber grommets securing the fan to the fan cage.  Installing the Ca

 2. Insert the tabs along the bottom of the fan cage into the corresponding slots on the cage housing, then rotate the fan cage forward until it sn

Installing the CPU Fan  1. With the fan power cable oriented downward, align the rubber grommets in the fan with the holes in each corner of the proc

 Installing the Optional Hard Drive Fan  1. Slide the fan between the hard drive bays until it snaps into place.  2. Connect the fan cable to

 6. Remove any additional components that may restrict access to the system board.  7. Disconnect all cables from the system board.  8. Remo

 1. Transfer components from the existing system board to the replacement system board, if applicable.  2. Orient the system board assembly by al

 8. Remove the four screws that attach the power supply to the back of the computer chassis.  9. Gather the power supply bundles that stem from

Dell Diagnostics   When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in "Solving Problems&q

 1. Slide the power supply into place, ensuring that the tabs on the rear wall of the computer chassis latch into place.  2. Replace the four scr

 4. Remove the processor airflow shroud (see Removing the Processor Airflow Shroud).  5. Disconnect the front fan and the card fan from the syste

 Replacing the Battery A coin-cell battery maintains computer configuration, date, and time information. The battery can last several years. If you h

   1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.  2. Loosen the captive screw securing the stand to the base of the computer.  3. Gently sl

 6. With the help of an assistant, carefully set the computer upright.  7. Carefully, lift the rear of the computer and slide the stabilizing f

Back to Contents Page  Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors Dell™XPS™M2010ServiceManual USB Connector DVI-I Connector S-Video TV-Out Conn

S-Video TV-Out Connector IEEE 1394 Connector Back to Contents Page   S-Video  Pin  Signal 1 GND 2 GND 3 DLUMA-L 4 DCRMA-L  Composite Vide

Back to Contents Page  Technical Specifications Dell™XPS™700ServiceManual  Processor Processor type Intel®Pentium® D or Extreme Edition with

connector three connector size 120 pins connector data width (maximum) 32 bits PCI Express  NOTE: If a graphics card is installed in each of the PCI

yellow light — A good connection exists between a 1-GB (1000-Mbps) network and the computer. off (no light) — The computer is not detecting a physical