Dell M4700 Owner's Manual

Dell Precision Mobile Workstation M4700Owner's ManualRegulatory Model: P21FRegulatory Type: P21F001

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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.14

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

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.

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

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

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

4. Pry and slide out the optical drive to remove it from the computer.5. Remove the screws that secure the drive-latch bracket to the optical drive an

Installing the Optical Drive1. Tighten the screws to secure the drive-latch bracket to the optical drive.2. Slide the optical drive into its slot and

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

Installing the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card1. Insert the WLAN card in its slot in the computer.2. Tighten the screw to secure the WLAN card

3. Disconnect and un-route the bluetooth cable. Slide the bluetooth door upward to release it.4. Remove the bluetooth module from the computer. Remove

6. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.Removing the Processor Fan1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Comput

Removing the Video-Card Fan1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove the:a) batteryb) base cover3. Remove the screws t

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)

Contents1 Working on Your Computer... 7Before Work

4. Remove the screws that secure the palmrest to the base of the computer.5. Flip the computer and disconnect the following cables from the system boa

c) touchpadd) power button6. Remove the screws that secure the palmrest to the computer and flip it over from the edge.7. Flip and remove the palmrest

Installing the Palmrest1. Toe-in the palmrest from the front and align it to its original position on the computer.32

2. Press on the positions indicated until it snaps in place.3. Connect the following cables to the system board:a) power buttonb) touchpadc) speakerd)

c) base coverd) keyboard trime) keyboardf) optical driveg) hard drive h) palm rest3. Disconnect the :a) ExpressCard cable from the system boardb) the

a) palm restb) hard drive c) optical drived) keyboarde) keyboard trimf) base coverg) batteryh) ExpressCard5. Follow the procedures in After Working In

g) base coverh) battery3. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.Removing the Processor1. Follow the procedures in Before Working

c) keyboard trimd) keyboarde) optical drivef) hard driveg) palm resth) video fan3. Disconnect and un-route any antenna cables connected to installed w

6. Remove the video-card heat sink from the computer.Installing the Video-Card Heat Sink1. Slide the heat sink into its original position in the compu

g) bottom doorh) battery5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.Removing the Video Card1. Follow the procedures in Before Worki

Installing the Video-Card Fan...

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)

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 screw to secure the I/

g) palmrest3. Disconnect the switch-board cable from the system board and remove it from the latches. Remove the screws that secure the switch board t

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

4. Flip the computer and pull up the antenna cables through the routing hole.5. Flip the computer and remove the screws from the bottom and back of th

6. Remove the screws that secure the low-voltage differential signalling (LVDS) cable bracket. Remove the LVDS cable bracket and disconnect the LVDS c

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

a) batteryb) base coverc) keyboard trimd) keyboarde) optical drivef) hard drive g) palmresth) display assembly3. Remove the screws that secure the hin

f) keyboardg) optical driveh) hard drive i) primary memoryj) secondary memoryk) processor fanl) video-card fanm) palmrestn) heat sinko) processorp) vi

6. Disconnect the USH cable.7. Disconnect the wireless cable.8. Remove all mini-cards (if available).9. Remove the screws that secure the system board

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10. Disconnect the power connector cable and remove the system board.Installing the System Board1. Connect the power connector cable to the system boa

p) base coverq) batteryr) ExpressCards) SD card7. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.Removing the Power-Connector Port1. Foll

a) system boardb) display assemblyc) I/O boardd) video carde) video-card heat sinkf) processorg) processor heatsinkh) palm resti) video-card fanj) pro

4. Work your way around the sides and top edge of the display bezel and remove the display bezel from the computer .Installing the Display Bezel1. Sli

2. Work around the entire bezel until it snaps onto the display assembly.3. Install the battery.4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your

4. Peel back the adhesive tape that secures the LVDS cable to the display panel.5. Disconnect the LVDS cable.55

6. Remove the screws that secure the display brackets to the display panel. Remove the display brackets.7.56

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

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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 Description• Touchpad/PS-2 Mouse (Default Setting)Numlock Enable Specifies if the NumLock function can be enabled when the computer boots. This

Option DescriptionAll options are enabled by default.Table 11. MaintenanceOption DescriptionService Tag Displays the service tag of your computer.Asse

Password Type DescriptionSystem password Password that you must enter to log on to your system.Setup password Password that you must enter to access a

To enter the System Setup, press <F2> immediately after a power-on or reboot.1. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Securit

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

Table 17. MemoryFeature SpecificationType DDR3Speed 1600 MHz and 1866 MHzConnectors• Intel Core i5 and i7 Dual Core processors — two DIMM slots• Inte

Table 21. Expansion BusFeature SpecificationBus Type PCI 2.3, PCI Express 1.0 and 2.0, SATA 1.0A ,2.0 and 3.0, USB 2.0 and 3.0Bus Width PCIe X16BIOS C

Feature M4700 M6700• 381.89 mm X 214.81 mm (FHD)Maximum resolution 1920 X 1080 pixels 1920 X 1080 pixelsMaximum Brightness• 220 nits (HD)• 300 nits (F

Feature Specification• SATA 3 (6 Gb/s)Drives configurations:M4700 one internal 2.5 inch SATA HDD/SSD (SATA3) + one mSATA SSD (SATA2)M6700 two internal

Feature M4700 M6700Output power 180 W 240 WOutput current 9.23 A 12.30 ARated output voltage 19.50 VDC 19.50 VDCDimensions: 180 W 240 WHeight 30 mm (1

NOTE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer.7. Remove the main battery.8. Turn the comp

Feature SpecificationMaximum vibration:Operating 0.66 GRMS, 2 Hz - 600 HzStorage 1.3 GRMS, 2 Hz - 600 HzMaximum shock:Operating 140 G, 2 msNon-operati

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 40. 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 42. 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

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:Storage 0 m to 10668 m (0 ft to 35,000 ft)Airborne contaminant level G1 or lower as defined by ANSI/ISA-S71.04-198587

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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

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 and all attached