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Dell XPS M1530 Service Manual

Dell XPS M1530 Service Manual

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Dell™ XPS™ M1530 Service Manual
Model PP28L
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  • Page 1 Dell™ XPS™ M1530 Service Manual Model PP28L w w w . d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m...
  • Page 2 Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and XPS are trademarks of Dell Inc.;Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is used by Dell under license. Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation;...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Replacing the Hard Drive ....Returning a Hard Drive to Dell ... . . Memory .
  • Page 4 Replacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Processor ......Removing the Processor ....Installing the Processor .
  • Page 5 Battery Latch Assembly ... . . Removing the Battery Latch Assembly ..Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly ..10 Keyboard .
  • Page 6 13 LCD Camera ..... . . Removing the LCD Camera ....Replacing the LCD Camera .
  • Page 7 Replacing the Hard Drive Cage ... . . 19 ExpressCard Reader ....Removing the ExpressCard Reader .
  • Page 8 24 Coin-Cell Battery ....Removing the Coin-Cell Battery ... . . Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery .

  • Page 9: Before You Begin

    You have performed the steps in "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 9 and "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 10. • You have read the safety information in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaced or—if purchased separately—installed by performing the removal procedure in reverse order.

  • Page 10: Before Working Inside Your Computer

    Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by its pins. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. NOTICE: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, not on the cable itself.
  • Page 11 7 Slide and click the battery latch release. 8 Slide the battery out of the battery bay. battery battery-bay latch release 9 Turn the computer top-side up, open the display, and press the power button to ground the system board. Before You Begin...
  • Page 12 Before You Begin...

  • Page 13: Hard Drive

    Dell. NOTE: If you are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell, you need to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the new hard drive (see "Restoring Your Operating System" and "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" in your Owner’s Manual).
  • Page 14 NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging (see "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the Product Information Guide). 4 Remove the two screws from either side of the hard drive bezel and remove the bezel.

  • Page 15: Replacing The Hard Drive

    hard drive bezel screw (2) Replacing the Hard Drive 1 Remove the new drive from its packaging. Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive. NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to slide the drive into place. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector.

  • Page 16: Returning A Hard Drive To Dell

    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 damaged in transit. foam packaging hard drive Hard Drive...

  • Page 17: Memory

    Install only memory modules that are intended for your computer. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are covered under your computer warranty. Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM sockets that can be accessed from the bottom of the computer.
  • Page 18 M2.5 x 5-mm screw module cover captive screw (4) DIMM A memory module DIMM B memory module NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the memory module securing clips. Memory...

  • Page 19: Replacing The Dimm A Memory Module

    3 Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the module pops up. 4 Remove the module from the connector. upper memory module connector securing clip (2) memory module (DIMM A) Replacing the DIMM A Memory Module NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist...

  • Page 20: Removing The Dimm B Memory Module

    To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer, click Start → Help and Support→ Dell System Information. Removing the DIMM B Memory Module NOTICE: If a memory module is installed in the DIMM A connector, remove it prior to removing the memory module from the DIMM B connector.
  • Page 21 M2.5 x 5-mm screw module cover captive screw (4) DIMM A memory module DIMM B memory module NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the memory module securing clips. Memory...

  • Page 22: Replacing The Dimm B Memory Module

    NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer). 3 Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the module pops up.
  • Page 23 5 Turn on the computer. As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information. To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer, click Start → Help and Support→ Dell System Information. Memory...
  • Page 24 Memory...

  • Page 25: Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

    Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions in Product Information Guide NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer).
  • Page 26 M2.5 x 5-mm screw module cover captive screw (4) 3 Loosen the six captive screws along with the M2.5 x 5-mm screw from the thermal-cooling assembly. Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly...
  • Page 27 thermal-cooling assembly captive screw (6) M2.5 x 5-mm screw Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly...

  • Page 28: Replacing The Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

    fan cable connector M2.5 x 5-mm screw 4 Disconnect the thermal fan cable connector from the system board. NOTE: The fan is a part of the thermal-cooling assembly. 5 Tilt the thermal-cooling assembly slightly and lift it out of the computer. Replacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly CAUTION:...
  • Page 29 NOTE: This procedure assumes that you have already removed the processor thermal-cooling assembly and are ready to replace it. 1 Peel the backing off the thermal cooling pad and adhere the pad to the portion of the thermal-cooling assembly that covers the processor. 2 Place the assembly on the system board.
  • Page 30 Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly...

  • Page 31: Processor

    Processor CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions in Product Information Guide NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer). NOTICE: To prevent intermittent contact between the ZIF-socket cam screw and the processor when removing or replacing the processor, press to apply slight...

  • Page 32: Installing The Processor

    1 processor pin-1 corner of ZIF socket processor 4 ZIF-socket cam screw 4 Use a processor extraction tool to remove the processor. Installing the Processor NOTICE: Ensure that the cam lock is in the fully open position before seating the processor.
  • Page 33 When the processor is correctly seated, all four corners are aligned at the same height. If one or more corners of the processor are higher than the others, the processor is not seated correctly. NOTICE: To prevent intermittent contact between the ZIF-socket cam screw and the processor when removing or replacing the processor, press to apply slight pressure to the center of the processor while turning the cam screw.
  • Page 34 Processor...

  • Page 35: Communication Cards

    Communication Cards Subscriber Identity Module Subscriber Identity Modules (SIM) identify users uniquely through an International Mobile Subscriber Identity. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Product Information Guide safety instructions in the NOTE: Only Cingular and Vodafone need a SIM. Verizon, Sprint, and Telus do not use SIMs.

  • Page 36: Removing A Wlan Card

    If you ordered a wireless Mini Card with your computer, the card is already installed. Your computer supports three types of wireless Mini Cards: • Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) • Ultra Wide Band (UWB) • Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Removing a WLAN Card 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin"...
  • Page 37 M2 x 3-mm WLAN card antenna cable securing screw connectors (2) 5 Release the card by removing the securing screw. WLAN 6 Lift the out of its system board connector. WLAN card Communication Cards...

  • Page 38: Replacing A Wlan Card

    Replacing a WLAN Card NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the connectors on the card and on the system board, and realign the card. NOTICE: To avoid damage to the WLAN card, never place cables under the card. 1 Insert the card connector at a 45-degree angle into the system WLAN...

  • Page 39: Removing A Mobile Broadband Or Wwan Card

    antenna cable to the black triangle, and connect the gray antenna cable to the gray triangle. NOTE: The gray antenna cable may not be available in all computers. The presence of the gray antenna cable in your Mini Card compartment depends upon the type of display.
  • Page 40 4 Disconnect the two antenna cables from the card. WWAN M2 x 3-mm WWAN card antenna cable securing screw connectors (2) 5 Release the card by removing the securing screw. WWAN 6 Lift the out of its system board connector. WWAN card Communication Cards...

  • Page 41: Replacing A Wwan Card

    Replacing a WWAN Card NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the connectors on the card and on the system board, and realign the card. NOTICE: To avoid damage to the WWAN card, never place cables under the card. 1 Insert the card connector at a 45-degree angle into the system WWAN...

  • Page 42: Flash Cache Module Or Ultra Wide Band

    Flash Cache Module or Ultra Wide Band If you ordered an FCM card or an UWB card with your computer, it is already installed Only one of the cards can be installed in the slot provided. The Flash Cache Module (FCM) is an internal memory card that helps improve the performance of your computer.

  • Page 43: Replacing The Fcm Or Uwb

    4 Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on the back of the computer. NOTE: If you leave the area, ground yourself again when you return to the computer. 5 Remove the M2 x 3-mm securing screw. NOTE: In case of an UWB card, disconnect the blue antenna cable from the UWB card.
  • Page 44 4 Secure unused antenna cables in the protective mylar sleeve. 5 Replace the cover and tighten the captive screws. Communication Cards...

  • Page 45: Hinge Covers And Center Control Cover

    Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Product Information Guide safety instructions in the NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer).
  • Page 46 center control cover center control cover center control cable connector cover cable black securing tabs 5 Pull the black securing tabs of the cable connector with your fingertips and ease out the cable. 6 Remove the hinge covers from each side of the computer. Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover...

  • Page 47: Replacing The Hinge Covers And Center Control Cover

    1 center control cover hinge cover (2) Replacing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover 1 Replace the hinge covers. 2 To reconnect the cable that attaches the center control cover to the system board, place the cable inside the cable connector and push its black securing tabs inside with your fingertips.
  • Page 48 Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover...

  • Page 49: Internal Card With Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology

    ® Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Product Information Guide safety instructions in the NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer).

  • Page 50: Replacing The Card

    bluetooth card cable connector 5 Disconnect the cable connector from the card. 6 Remove the card from the computer. Replacing the Card 1 Connect the cable connector to the card. 2 Insert the bluetooth card into the box. 3 Replace the center control cover (see "Replacing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover"...

  • Page 51: Battery Latch Assembly

    Battery Latch Assembly CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety Product Information Guide instructions in the NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.

  • Page 52: Replacing The Battery Latch Assembly

    spring battery latch assembly plastic clips 8 Remove the spring from the hook on the computer base by lifting it up and away with a screwdriver or a plastic scribe. 9 Remove the plastic battery-latch assembly starting from the right side corner and proceeding towards the other end as shown above in the illustrations.
  • Page 53 4 Replace the system board (see "Replacing the System Board" on page 96). 5 Replace in reverse order the other components that you removed in "Removing the Battery Latch Assembly" on page 51. Battery Latch Assembly...
  • Page 54 Battery Latch Assembly...

  • Page 55: Keyboard

    Keyboard For more information about the keyboard, see "Using the Keyboard and Touchpad" in your Owner’s Manual. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Product Information Guide safety instructions in the NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer).

  • Page 56: Replacing The Keyboard

    M2.5 x 5-mm screw (2) keyboard keyboard tab (5) keyboard cable plastic securing bar 5 Pull up on the plastic bar that secures the keyboard cable to the system board and remove the keyboard Replacing the Keyboard 1 Slide the keyboard cable connector into the slot until it clicks and pull down on the plastic bar that secures the keyboard cable to the system board.
  • Page 57 4 Replace the Hinge Covers and the Center Control Cover (see "Replacing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover" on page 47). Keyboard...
  • Page 58 Keyboard...

  • Page 59: Button Board

    Button Board CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Product Information Guide safety instructions in the NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer).

  • Page 60: Replacing The Button Board

    screw (2) button board button board cable black securing tabs 4 Remove the two screws securing the button board. 5 To release the button board cable, pull the black securing tabs of the cable connector with your fingertips and ease out the cable. 6 Remove the button board from the system.
  • Page 61 3 Replace the two screws that secure the button board to the system board. 4 Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 56). 5 Replace the Hinge Covers and the Center Control Cover (see "Replacing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover" on page 47). Button Board...
  • Page 62 Button Board...

  • Page 63: Display Assembly

    Display Assembly CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Product Information Guide safety instructions in the NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer).
  • Page 64 M2.5 x 5-mm screw memory module cover captive screw (4) 4 Remove the Mini Card cables from the Mini Cards if applicable (see "Wireless Mini Cards" on page 35). 5 Make note of the cable routing and carefully dislodge the Mini-Card antenna cables from their routing guides.
  • Page 65 6 Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws labeled "D" from the computer base. 7 Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 55). 8 Remove the two M2.5 x 8-mm screws from each side of the display assembly. Display Assembly...
  • Page 66 9 Make note of the cable routing and carefully dislodge the Mini-Card antenna cables from their routing guides and pull the cables with their connectors through the system board so that they are clear of the computer base. 10 Pull on the display cable pull-tab to disconnect the display cable from the display connector on the system board.

  • Page 67: Replacing The Display Assembly

    display cable pull-tab camera cable connector pull the Mini-Card antenna cables out of the computer base through here 12 Remove the display assembly from the computer base. Replacing the Display Assembly 1 Replace the camera cable. 2 Reconnect the display cable to the connector on the system board. 3 Make note of the cable routing and carefully slide the Mini-Card antenna cables through the system board and into their routing guides.

  • Page 68: Removing The Display Bezel

    6 Turn the computer over and replace the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws labeled "D" on the computer base. 7 Make note of the cable routing and carefully insert the Mini-Card antenna cables through their routing guides. 8 Reconnect the mini card cables to the Mini Cards if applicable (see "Wireless Mini Cards"...

  • Page 69: Replacing The Display Bezel

    display bezel Replacing the Display Bezel Realign the display bezel over the display panel, and gently snap into place. Removing the Display Panel 1 Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on page 63). 2 Remove the display bezel (see "Removing the Display Bezel" on page 68). 3 Remove the six screws securing the display panel brackets.

  • Page 70: Replacing The Display Panel

    5 Remove the eight screws (four on each side) that secure the display panel brackets to the display panel. display panel bracket (1 left, 1 right) screw (8 total; 4 on each side) Replacing the Display Panel 1 Attach the display bracket to the display panel by replacing the four screws on each side of the display panel.
  • Page 71 2 Remove the display bezel (see "Removing the Display Bezel" on page 68). 3 Remove the display panel (see "Removing the Display Panel" on page 69). 4 Turn over the display panel, placing it on a clean surface. NOTICE: To avoid damage to the computer when replacing the bottom flex cable, gently support the bottom of the inverter board with one finger as you reseat the bottom flex-cable connector.
  • Page 72 Display Assembly...

  • Page 73: Lcd Camera

    LCD Camera CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions in Product Information Guide NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer).

  • Page 74: Replacing The Lcd Camera

    7 Disconnect the camera cable from the connector. 8 Remove the LCD camera. Replacing the LCD Camera 1 Align the camera over the screw holes. 2 Replace the two screws that secure the camera to the display. 3 Reconnect the camera cable to the connector. 4 Replace the display panel (see "Replacing the Display Panel"...

  • Page 75: Palm Rest

    Palm Rest CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Product Information Guide safety instructions in the NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.
  • Page 76 9 Turn the computer top side up and remove the single screw from the top of the palm rest. Palm Rest...
  • Page 77 screw bluetooth cable connector touch pad cable connector palm rest biometric cable connector NOTICE: Pull on the plastic tab on top of the connectors to avoid damaging the connectors. 10 Disconnect the bluetooth cable connector, touch pad cable connector and the biometric cable connector from the system board.
  • Page 78 palm rest suspend switch cable connector 13 Disconnect the suspend switch cable to separate the palm rest from the computer base. NOTICE: Carefully separate the palm rest from the computer base to avoid damage to the palm rest. Palm Rest...

  • Page 79: Replacing The Palm Rest

    Replacing the Palm Rest 1 Align the palm rest with the computer base and connect the suspend switch cable. 2 Gently snap the palm rest into place. 3 Connect the bluetooth cable, touch pad cable and the biometric cable to the system board.
  • Page 80 Palm Rest...

  • Page 81: Biometric Module

    Biometric Module CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Product Information Guide safety instructions in the NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.

  • Page 82: Replacing The Biometric Module

    screw (2) biometric module palm rest (view from below) 7 Remove the biometric module. Replacing the Biometric Module 1 Replace the biometric module. 2 Replace the two screws that secure the biometric module to the computer base. 3 Replace the palm rest (see "Replacing the Palm Rest" on page 79). 4 Replace the display assembly (see "Replacing the Display Assembly"...

  • Page 83: Optical Drive

    Optical Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Product Information Guide safety instructions in the NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.

  • Page 84: Replacing The Optical Drive

    optical drive M2 x 3-mm screw (2) cable connector 7 Slide the drive at an angle toward the side of the computer. 8 Remove the cable connector from the back of the drive. 9 Lift the drive out of the computer base. Replacing the Optical Drive 1 Connect the cable connector to the back of the drive.

  • Page 85: Speaker

    Speaker CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Product Information Guide safety instructions in the NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.

  • Page 86: Replacing The Speaker

    1 speaker cable 2 screw (2) 3 speaker cable connector routing 11 Disconnect the speaker cable connector from the system board. 12 Make note of the speaker cable routing. 13 Remove the speakers. Replacing the Speaker 1 Replace the speakers and the speaker cables. 2 Connect the speaker cable connector to the system board.
  • Page 87 7 Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 56). 8 Replace the hinge covers and center control cover (see "Replacing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover" on page 47). 9 Replace the hard drive (see "Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 15). 10 Reinstall the memory modules or Mini Cards, if any.
  • Page 88 Speaker...

  • Page 89: Hard Drive Cage

    Hard Drive Cage CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Product Information Guide safety instructions in the NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.

  • Page 90: Replacing The Hard Drive Cage

    1 screw 2 hard drive cage 8 Push the hard drive cage to the side to release it from the pin holding the cage in place. 9 Slide the hard drive cage forward at an angle and lift it out. Replacing the Hard Drive Cage 1 Replace the hard drive cage.
  • Page 91 6 Replace the hinge covers and center control cover (see "Replacing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover" on page 47). 7 Replace the hard drive (see "Replacing the Hard Drive" on page 15). Hard Drive Cage...
  • Page 92 Hard Drive Cage...

  • Page 93: Expresscard Reader

    ExpressCard Reader CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety Product Information Guide instructions in the NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching a connector on the back panel of the computer.

  • Page 94: Replacing The Expresscard Reader

    M2 x 3-mm screws (3) ExpressCard reader 6 Pull up on the ExpressCard reader to disconnect it from the system board. Replacing the ExpressCard Reader 1 Replace the ExpressCard reader. 2 Replace the three M2 x 3-mm screws that secure the ExpressCard reader to the computer base.

  • Page 95: System Board

    System Board CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Product Information Guide safety instructions in the NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.

  • Page 96: Replacing The System Board

    11 Disconnect the button board cable from the system board connector (see "Removing the Button Board" on page 59). 12 Disconnect the speaker cable from the system board (see "Removing the Speaker" on page 85). 13 Remove the three remaining M2.5 x 5-mm screws that secure the system board to the computer base.
  • Page 97 NOTE: After you have replaced the system board, enter the computer Service Tag into the BIOS of the replacement system board. 3 Insert the CD that accompanied the replacement system board into the appropriate drive. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. System Board...
  • Page 98 System Board...

  • Page 99: Video Board

    S-Video Board CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Product Information Guide safety instructions in the NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer).

  • Page 100: Replacing The S-Video Board

    system board screw S-Video board USB connector S-Video connector SIM card slot 4 Detach the S-Video board from the system board connector. Replacing the S-Video Board 1 Attach the S-Video board to the system board connector. 2 Replace the screw that secures the S-Video board to the system board connector.
  • Page 101 6 Replace the optical drive (see "Replacing the Optical Drive" on page 84). 7 Replace the palm rest (see "Replacing the Palm Rest" on page 79). 8 Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 56). 9 Replace the hinge covers and center control cover (see "Replacing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover"...
  • Page 102 S-Video Board...

  • Page 103: Wireless Sniffer Board

    Wireless Sniffer Board CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Product Information Guide safety instructions in the NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.

  • Page 104: Replacing The Wireless Sniffer Board

    wireless sniffer board M2 x3-mm screw (2) wireless sniffer board cable connector Replacing the Wireless Sniffer Board 1 Replace the sniffer board. 2 Replace the two M2 x 3-mm screws on each side of the sniffer board. 3 Reconnect the wireless sniffer board cable to the system board. 4 Replace the ExpressCard reader (see "Replacing the ExpressCard Reader"...

  • Page 105: Charger Board

    Charger Board CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Product Information Guide safety instructions in the NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer).
  • Page 106 screw (2) AC adapter connector USB connector (2) charger board VGA connector network connector (RJ-45) system board HDMI connector IEEE 1394a connector 4 Turn the system board over and detach the charger board from the system board connector. Charger Board...

  • Page 107: Replacing The Charger Board

    charger board (view from below) system board connector system board (view from below) Replacing the Charger Board 1 Attach the charger board to the system board connector. 2 Replace the two screws that secure the charger board to the system board connector.
  • Page 108 9 Replace the hinge covers and center control cover (see "Replacing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover" on page 47). Charger Board...

  • Page 109: Coin-Cell Battery

    Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Product Information Guide safety instructions in the NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer).

  • Page 110: Replacing The Coin-Cell Battery

    coin-cell battery S-Video board 5 Use a screw driver to push the coin cell battery forward and upward to release it from the slot. Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 1 Replace the coin cell battery. 2 Replace the S-Video board (see "Replacing the S-Video Board" on page 100).
  • Page 111 7 Replace the palm rest (see "Replacing the Palm Rest" on page 79). 8 Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 56). 9 Replace the center control cover (see "Replacing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover" on page 47). Coin-Cell Battery...
  • Page 112 Coin-Cell Battery...

  • Page 113: Flashing The Bios

    2 Turn on the computer. 3 Locate the latest BIOS update file for your computer at support.dell.com. 4 Click Download Now to download the file. 5 If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this Agreement.
  • Page 114 The File Download window appears. 6 Click Save this program to disk and then click OK. The Save In window appears. 7 Click the down arrow to view the Save In menu, select Desktop, and then click Save. The file downloads to your desktop. 8 Click Close if the Download Complete window appears.

  • Page 115: Pin Assignments For I/O Connectors

    Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors USB Connector Signal USB5V+ USBP– USBP+ Video Connector NOTE: The color of the video connector may vary in color between blue and black. Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors...

  • Page 116: S-Video Tv-Out Connector

    Signal Signal CRT_R CRT_G CRT_B MONITOR_DETECT– DDC_DATA CRT_HS CRT_VS DDC_CLK S-Video TV-Out Connector Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors...

  • Page 117: Hdmi Connector

    S-Video Signal DLUMA-L DCRMA-L Composite Video Signal DCMPS-L HDMI Connector 19 17 15 13 11 9 7 5 3 1 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors...

  • Page 118: Ieee 1394A Connector

    Signal Signal TMDS Data 2+ TMDS Clock Shield TMDS Data 2 TMDS Clock- Shield TMDS Data 2- TMDS Data 1+ No Connect TMDS Data 1 DDC Clock Shield TMDS Data 1- DDC Data TMDS Data 0+ Ground TMDS Data 0 +5V Power Shield TMDS Data 0-...

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