Dell XPS M170 (MXG051, Late 2005) User Manual

Dell™XPSM170ServiceManual Before You Begin System Components Optical Drive Hard Drive Memory Module Modem Mini PCI Card Internal Card With Blueto

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

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Back to Contents Page  Microprocessor Module Dell™XPSM170ServiceManual Removing the Microprocessor Module Replacing the Microprocessor Mod

 8. Lift the microprocessor module from the ZIF socket. Replacing the Microprocessor Module  1. Align the pin-1 corner of the microprocessor mod

Back to Contents Page  Display Dell™XPSM170ServiceManual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Latch Display Assem

 4. Turn the computer top-side up.  5. Remove the center control cover.  6. Open the display all the way (180 degrees) so that it lies flat a

 10. Lift the display assembly away from the computer.  Replacing the Display Assembly  1. Align the display assembly over the screw holes in the

 Removing the Display Bezel   1. Follow the instructions in "Before Working Inside Your Computer."  2. Remove the display assembly.

 7. Repeat step 6 for the lower-left corner of the bezel. Then use your fingers to release the snaps around the rest of the bezel and lift it away

 Removing the Display Panel   1. Follow the instructions in "Before Working Inside Your Computer."  2. Remove the display assembly.

Back to Contents Page  Battery Latch Assembly Dell™XPSM170ServiceManual Removing the Battery Latch Assembly Replacing the Battery Latch As

 6. Replace the display bezel. Display Latch  Removing the Display Latch   1. Follow the instructions in "Before Working Inside Your Co

Back to Contents Page  System Fans Dell™XPSM170ServiceManual Removing the System Fans Replacing the System Fans Removing the System Fan

Replacing the System Fans  1. Align and place each fan over its respective screw holes on the system board.  2. Replace the four M2.5 x 5-mm

Back to Contents Page  Hard Drive Dell™XPSM170ServiceManual Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive Returning a Hard Drive to

Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Return your old hard drive to Dell in its original or comparable foam packaging. Otherwise, the hard drive may be dam

Back to Contents Page  Center Control Cover Dell™XPSM170ServiceManual Removing the Center Control Cover Replacing the Center Control Cover

Back to Contents Page  Keyboard Dell™XPSM170ServiceManual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard Removing the Keyboard   1. Fo

 1. Reconnect the keyboard to the system board connector.  2. Slide the bottom of the keyboard into the computer base.  3. Replace the two M2.

Back to Contents Page  Customizable LEDs Dell™XPSM170ServiceManual Replacing the Customizable LEDs The system has 3 pairs (total of 6) of L

Back to Contents Page  MCH Heat Sink Dell™XPSM170ServiceManual Removing the MCH Heat Sink Replacing the MCH Heat Sink Removing the MCH

 9. Remove the spring from the hook on the bottom panel by lifting it up and away with a screwdriver or a plastic scribe.  10. Remove the plasti

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Back to Contents Page  Memory Module Dell™XPSM170ServiceManual Removing the Memory Module Replacing the Memory Module Removing the Memo

Replacing the Memory Module  1. Ground yourself and install the new memory module: a. Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab

Back to Contents Page  Mini PCI Card Dell™XPSM170ServiceManual Removing the Mini PCI Card Replacing the Mini PCI Card Removing the Mini

 5. Release the Mini PCI card by spreading the metal securing tabs until the card pops up slightly.  6. Remove the Mini PCI card from the connect

 3. Replace the cover. Back to Contents Page  1 antenna cables (2)

Back to Contents Page  Modem Dell™XPSM170ServiceManual Removing the Modem Replacing the Modem Removing the Modem   1. Follow the ins

 5. Disconnect the modem cable from the modem. Replacing the Modem  1. Connect the modem cable to the modem.  2. Connect the modem to the sys

Back to Contents Page  Optical Drive Dell™XPSM170ServiceManual Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive Your computer ship

Back to Contents Page  Palm Rest Dell™XPSM170ServiceManual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest Removing the Palm Rest   1

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

 9. Remove the Internal Card With Bluetooth®Wireless Technology.  10. Turn the computer top-side up and disconnect the touch-pad connector fro

 8. Replace the display assembly.  9. Replace the keyboard.  10. Replace the center control cover. Back to Contents Page 

Back to Contents Page  PC Card Reader Cage Dell™XPSM170ServiceManual Removing the PC Card Reader cage Removing the PC Card Reader cage 

Back to Contents Page  Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors Dell™XPSM170ServiceManual USB Connector Video Connector S-Video TV-Out Connec

IEEE 1394 Connector Back to Contents Page  2 GND 3 DLUMA-L 4 DCRMA-L  Composite Video  Pin  Signal 5 NC 6 DCMPS-L 7 GND  Pin  Signal 1 TPB–

Back to Contents Page  Speakers Dell™XPSM170ServiceManual Removing the Speakers Replacing the Speakers Removing the Speakers   1. Fo

 4. Re-route the speaker cables into the cable guides and re-adhere the tape to secure the speaker cables in place on the computer base. Back to

Back to Contents Page  System Board Dell™XPSM170ServiceManual Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board Removing the System

 14. If applicable, remove the video card/thermal cooling assembly.  15. Remove the MCH thermal-cooling solution.  16. Remove the microproc

 24. Remove the three M2.5 x 5-mm screws from the system board.  25. Remove the system board, slowly easing the connectors out of their access h

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

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Back to Contents Page  System Components Dell™XPSM170ServiceManual Back to Contents Page  NOTICE: Only a certified service technician shou

Back to Contents Page  Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Dell™XPSM170ServiceManual Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

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Back to Contents Page Dell™Inspiron™XPSServiceManual For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. To acce

Back to Contents Page  USB Port Board Dell™XPSM170ServiceManual Removing the USB Port Board Replacing the USB Port Board Removing the U

 5. Replace the palm rest.  6. Replace the display assembly.  7. Replace the keyboard.  8. Replace the center control cover.  9. Re

Back to Contents Page  Video Card/Thermal Cooling Assembly Dell™XPSM170ServiceManual Removing the Video Card/Thermal Cooling Assembly Repl

 2. Tighten the four captive screws on the video card/thermal cooling assembly. Back to Contents Page 

Back to Contents Page  Subwoofer Dell™XPSM170ServiceManual Removing the Subwoofer Replacing the Subwoofer Removing the Subwoofer  If

number of screws and their sizes. Hard Drive: (2 each) Fans (2): (4 total – 2 per fan) Keyboard: (2 each)  Display Panel: (8 each) Display Gro

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Back to Contents Page   Optical Drive: (1 each) System Board: (4 each)  Door to Card with Bluetooth®Wireless Technology (1 each)

Back to Contents Page  Flashing the BIOS Dell™XPSM170ServiceManual  1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is

Back to Contents Page  Internal Card With Bluetooth®Wireless Technology Dell™XPSM170ServiceManual Removing the Card Replacing the Card