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  • Page 1 Dell™ Precision™ M4600 Owner's Manual Regulatory Model P13F Regulatory Type P13F001...

  • Page 2: Notes, Cautions, And Warnings

    Information in this publication is subject to change without notice. © 2011 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notes, Cautions, and Warnings..............2 1 Working on Your Computer..............9 ................9 Before Working Inside Your Computer .......................10 Recommended Tools ....................11 Turning Off Your Computer ................11 After Working Inside Your Computer 2 Secure Digital (SD) Card.................13 .................13 Removing The Secure Digital (SD) Card ................13 Installing The Secure Digital (SD) Card 3 ExpressCard....................15...
  • Page 4 ....................24 Installing The Base Cover 8 Keyboard Trim...................25 ..................25 Removing The Keyboard Trim ..................26 Installing The Keyboard Trim 9 Keyboard....................27 ....................27 Removing The Keyboard ....................29 Installing The Keyboard 10 Optical Drive....................31 ....................31 Removing The Optical Drive .....................32 Installing The Optical Drive 11 Hard Drive....................33 ....................33 Removing The Hard Drive...
  • Page 5 16 CPU Fan....................45 ....................45 Removing The CPU Fan ....................46 Installing The CPU Fan 17 Graphics Card Fan..................47 ...................47 Removing The Graphics Card Fan ...................48 Installing The Graphics Card Fan 18 Coin-Cell Battery..................49 ...................49 Removing The Coin—Cell Battery ..................50 Installing The Coin—Cell Battery 19 Palm Rest....................51 ....................51 Removing The Palm Rest...
  • Page 6 ................68 Installing The ExpressCard Module 25 Input/Output Board................69 ..................69 Removing The Input/Output Board ...................70 Installing The Input/Output Board 26 DC-in Jack....................71 ....................71 Removing The DC-in Jack ....................73 Installing The DC-in Jack 27 Display Assembly...................75 ..................75 Removing The Display Assembly ..................79 Installing The Display Assembly 28 System Board..................81 ..................81...
  • Page 7 Installing The RGB Camera Cable 36 Specifications..................117 ....................117 Technical Specifications 37 System Setup..................123 ....................123 System Setup Overview ....................123 Entering System Setup ..................123 System Setup Menu Options 38 Diagnostics....................137 ......................137 Device Status Lights .....................137 Battery Status Lights ........................137 Diagnostics 39 Contacting Dell..................141 ......................141 Contacting Dell...

  • Page 9: Working On Your Computer

    Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

  • Page 10: Recommended Tools

    NOTE: The color of your computer and certain components may appear differently than shown in this document. To avoid damaging your computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer. Ensure that your work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched.

  • Page 11: Turning Off Your Computer

    CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. Do not use batteries designed for other Dell computers. Connect any external devices, such as a port replicator, battery slice, or media base, and replace any cards, such as an ExpressCard.
  • Page 12 CAUTION: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer. Replace the battery. Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets. Turn on your computer.

  • Page 13: Secure Digital (Sd) Card

    Secure Digital (SD) Card Removing The Secure Digital (SD) Card Before Working On Your Computer Follow the procedures in Press in the Secure Digital (SD) memory card to release it. Slide the SD memory card out of the computer. Installing The Secure Digital (SD) Card Locate the Secure Digital (SD) memory card compartment on the left side of the chassis.

  • Page 15: Expresscard

    ExpressCard Removing The ExpressCard Before Working On Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Press in on the ExpressCard gently to release it from the computer. Grasp the ExpressCard and pull out to release from the system. Installing The ExpressCard Slide the expressCard into its slot until it clicks into place.

  • Page 17: Battery

    Battery Removing The Battery Before Working On Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Slide the battery release latch into the unlock position. Remove the battery from the system. Installing The Battery Slide the battery back into the system. The battery release latch will automatically click back to the locked position.

  • Page 19: Subscriber Identity Module (Sim) Card

    Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card Removing The Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card Before Working On Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Battery . Remove the Slide the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card outward away from the slot. Pull out the SIM from the slot.

  • Page 20: Installing The Subscriber Identity Module (Sim) Card

    Installing The Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card Locate the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card slot in the battery compartment. Push the SIM card into the slot until it is fully engaged. Battery . Replace the After Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in...

  • Page 21: Bluetooth Card

    Bluetooth Card Removing The Bluetooth Card Before Working On Your Computer Follow the procedures in Battery . Remove the Slide the Bluetooth door upward and release from the slot. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the Bluetooth card. Remove the single screw securing the Bluetooth card in place.

  • Page 22: Installing The Bluetooth Card

    Remove the Bluetooth card. Installing The Bluetooth Card Place the Bluetooth card on the Bluetooth door and align with the screw hole. Tighten the single screw to secure the Bluetooth card in place. Connect the Bluetooth cable to the Bluetooth card. Locate the Bluetooth door compartment.

  • Page 23: Base Cover

    Base Cover Removing The Base Cover Before Working On Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Battery . Remove the Remove the screws that secure the base cover to the computer. Press the rubber feet towards the rear of the system to disengage the bottom door.

  • Page 24: Installing The Base Cover

    Installing The Base Cover Slide the bottom door downwards and towards the front of the system. Tighten the screws that secure the base cover to the computer. Battery . Install the After Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in...

  • Page 25: Keyboard Trim

    Keyboard Trim Removing The Keyboard Trim Before Working On Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Battery . Remove the Using a plastic scribe, pry under the keyboard trim to release it from the computer. Work your way around the sides and bottom edge of the keyboard trim. Lift up to remove the keyboard trim from the unit.

  • Page 26: Installing The Keyboard Trim

    Installing The Keyboard Trim Align the keyboard trim with the tabs on the top of the palm rest. Press downwards along the bottom edge to latch on the tabs until clicks are heard. Work your way around the sides and top edge of the keyboard trim. Battery .

  • Page 27: Keyboard

    Keyboard Removing The Keyboard Before Working On Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Battery . Remove the Keyboard trim . Remove the Remove the screws securing the keyboard in place. Starting from the bottom of the keyboard, separate the keyboard from the system and turn the keyboard over.
  • Page 28 Remove the keyboard. Peel back the adhesive tape securing the keyboard data cable to the back of the keyboard. Disconnect the keyboard data cable from the back of the keyboard.

  • Page 29: Installing The Keyboard

    10. Peel the keyboard data cable away from the keyboard and remove. Installing The Keyboard Connect the keyboard data cable to the back of the keyboard. Replace the adhesive tape to secure the keyboard data cable to the back of the keyboard.

  • Page 31: Optical Drive

    Optical Drive Removing The Optical Drive Before Working On Your Computer . Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the base cover . Remove the Remove the screw securing the optical drive in place. Remove the optical drive from the computer. Remove the screws securing the optical drive bracket.

  • Page 32: Installing The Optical Drive

    Remove the optical drive bracket from the drive. Installing The Optical Drive Tighten the screws to secure the bracket to the back of the optical drive. Slide the optical drive into the compartment on the right side of the chassis. Tighten the screw to secure the optical drive to the computer.

  • Page 33: Hard Drive

    Hard Drive Removing The Hard Drive Before Working On Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Battery . Remove the Base Cover . Remove the Remove the screws securing the hard drive bracket in place. Remove the screw securing the hard drive latch in place. Slide the hard drive release latch into the unlock position.
  • Page 34 Remove the hard drive bracket from the system. Flex the hard drive bracket outward and press the hard drive upwards from the bottom. Remove the hard drive from the hard drive bracket.

  • Page 35: Installing The Hard Drive

    Installing The Hard Drive Align the hard drive to the hard drive bracket. Slide the hard drive into the hard drive bracket. Slide the hard drive onto its compartment towards the connector on the system board. Tighten the screw securing the hard drive latch in place. Tighten the screws securing the hard drive in place.

  • Page 37: Wireless Local Area Network (Wlan) Card

    Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card Removing The Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card Before Working On Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Battery . Remove the Base Cover . Remove the Disconnect any antennas that may be connected to the WLAN card. Remove the screw that secures the WLAN card to the computer.

  • Page 38: Installing The Wireless Local Area Network (Wlan) Card

    Installing The Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card Slide the WLAN card into its slot. Tighten the single screw securing the WLAN card in place. Connect the antennas according to the color code on the WLAN card. Base Cover . Install the Battery .

  • Page 39: Wireless Wide Area Network (Wwan) Card

    Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Card Removing The Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Card Before Working On Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Battery . Remove the Base Cover . Remove the Disconnect any antennas that may be connected to the Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) card.

  • Page 40: Installing The Wireless Wide Area Network (Wwan) Card

    Installing The Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Card Slide the Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) card into its slot. Tighten the screw securing the WWAN card in place. Connect the antennas according to the color code on the WWAN card. Base Cover .

  • Page 41: Primary Memory

    Primary Memory Removing The Primary Memory Before Working On Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Battery . Remove the Base Cover . Remove the Gently pry the retention clips away from the memory modules. Remove the memory modules from the computer.

  • Page 42: Installing The Primary Memory

    Installing The Primary Memory Locate the memory slot in the system. Insert the memory into the memory socket. Press down on the memory module until the securing clips secure the memory module in place. Base Cover . Install the Battery . Install the After Working Inside Your Computer .

  • Page 43: Secondary Memory

    Secondary Memory Removing The Secondary Memory Before Working On Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Battery . Remove the Keyboard Trim . Remove the Keyboard . Remove the Gently pry the retention clips away from the memory module. Remove the memory module from the computer. Gently pry the retention clips away from the memory module.

  • Page 44: Installing The Secondary Memory

    Remove the memory module from the computer. Installing The Secondary Memory Locate the memory slot in the system. Insert the memory module into the memory socket. Press down on the memory module until the securing clips secure the memory in place. Insert the memory module into the memory socket.

  • Page 45: Cpu Fan

    CPU Fan Removing The CPU Fan Before Working On Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Battery . Remove the Base Cover . Remove the Disconnect the CPU fan cable. Remove the screws securing the CPU fan in place. Remove the CPU fan from the system.

  • Page 46: Installing The Cpu Fan

    Installing The CPU Fan Locate the CPU fan compartment in the system. Tighten the screws securing the CPU fan in place. Connect the CPU fan cable. Battery . Install the Base Cover . Install the After Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in...

  • Page 47: Graphics Card Fan

    Graphics Card Fan Removing The Graphics Card Fan Before Working On Your Computer Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the base cover . Remove the Disconnect the graphics card fan cable. Remove the screws securing the graphics card fan in place. Remove the graphics card fan from the system.

  • Page 48: Installing The Graphics Card Fan

    Installing The Graphics Card Fan Locate the graphics card fan compartment in the system. Tighten the two screws securing the graphics card fan in place. Connect the graphics card fan cable. battery . Install the base cover . Install the After Working Inside Your Computer .

  • Page 49: Coin-Cell Battery

    Coin-Cell Battery Removing The Coin—Cell Battery Before Working On Your Computer Follow the procedures in Battery . Remove the Base Cover . Remove the Disconnect the coin—cell battery. Pry up the coin—cell battery from the adhesive. Remove the coin—cell battery from the system.

  • Page 50: Installing The Coin-Cell Battery

    Installing The Coin—Cell Battery Attach the coin— cell battery to the coin cell compartment. Connect the coin— cell battery to the system board. Battery . Install the Base Cover . Install the After Working Inside Your Computer . Follow the procedures in...

  • Page 51: Palm Rest

    Palm Rest Removing The Palm Rest Before Working On Your Computer Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the base cover . Remove the keyboard trim . Remove the keyboard . Remove the optical drive . Remove the hard drive . Remove the Remove the screws at the bottom of the computer.
  • Page 52 11. Loosen the captive screws. 12. Disconnect the speaker cable. 13. Disconnect the media board cable.
  • Page 53 14. Disconnect the touchpad cable. 15. Disconnect the Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) cable. 16. Disconnect the fingerprint reader cable.
  • Page 54 17. Disconnect the power button cable. 18. Lift up the left edge of the palm rest assembly. 19. Release the tabs along the edges of the palmrest.
  • Page 55 20. Remove the palm rest.

  • Page 56: Installing The Palm Rest

    Installing The Palm Rest Align the two metal anchors at the bottom edge of the palm rest to the anchor hooks on the system. Starting from the right edge of the palm rest, press downwards on the system to engage the tabs. Work your way around the edges and ensure the tabs are fully engaged.

  • Page 57: Cpu And Heatsink

    CPU and Heatsink Removing The CPU Heatsink Before Working On Your Computer . Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the base cover . Remove the keyboard trim . Remove the keyboard . Remove the optical disc drive . Remove the hard drive .

  • Page 58: Installing The Cpu Heatsink

    Installing The CPU Heatsink Locate the heatsink compartment on the system. Tighten the captive screws (1 > 2 > 3). Ensure the heatsink is properly aligned and seated over the processor. palm rest . Install the CPU fan . Install the hard drive .

  • Page 59: Processor

    Processor Removing The Processor Before Working On Your Computer . Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the base cover . Remove the keyboard trim . Remove the keyboard . Remove the optical drive . Remove the hard drive . Remove the CPU fan .

  • Page 60: Installing The Processor

    Installing The Processor Insert the processor into the processor socket. Ensure the processor is properly seated. Tighten the cam lock in a clockwise direction to the locked position. CPU Heatsink . Install the palm rest . Install the CPU fan . Install the hard drive .

  • Page 61: Graphics Card Heatsink

    Graphics Card Heatsink Removing The Graphics Card Heatsink Before Working On Your Computer Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the base cover . Remove the keyboard trim . Remove the keyboard . Remove the optical drive . Remove the hard drive .
  • Page 62 13. Loosen the four captive screws (1 > 2 > 3 > 4) on the heatsink. 14. Lift up the graphics card heatsink and remove from the system.

  • Page 63: Installing The Graphics Card Heatsink

    Installing The Graphics Card Heatsink Locate the heatsink compartment on the computer. Tighten the captive screws (1 > 2 > 3). Ensure the heatsink is properly aligned and seated over the graphics processor. Tighten the screw securing the graphics card heatsink in place. Connect the graphics card fan cable.

  • Page 65: Graphics Card

    Graphics Card Removing The Graphics Card Before Working On Your Computer . Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the base cover . Remove the keyboard trim . Remove the keyboard . Remove the optical drive . Remove the hard drive . Remove the CPU fan .

  • Page 66: Installing The Graphics Card

    Installing The Graphics Card Locate the graphics card slot on the system. Tighten the screws securing the graphics card in place. graphics heatsink . Install the CPU heatsink . Install the palm rest . Install the CPU fan . Install the hard drive .

  • Page 67: Expresscard Module

    ExpressCard Module Removing The ExpressCard Module Before Working On Your Computer . Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the base cover . Remove the keyboard trim . Remove the keyboard . Remove the optical drive . Remove the hard drive . Remove the palm rest .

  • Page 68: Installing The Expresscard Module

    11. Remove the ExpressCard module. Installing The ExpressCard Module Place the ExpressCard module in the system and tighten the three screws securing the ExpressCard module in place. Connect the ExpressCard cable. palm rest . Install the hard drive . Install the optical drive .

  • Page 69: Input/Output Board

    Input/Output Board Removing The Input/Output Board Before Working On Your Computer . Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the base cover . Remove the keyboard trim . Remove the keyboard . Remove the optical drive . Remove the hard drive . Remove the palm rest .

  • Page 70: Installing The Input/Output Board

    11. Lift the right edge of the I/O board upwards to disengage the connector and remove from the system. Installing The Input/Output Board Place the Input/Output (I/O) board on the system and ensure the connector is properly engaged to the matching connector on the system board. Tighten the single screw securing the I/O board in place.

  • Page 71: Dc-In Jack

    DC-in Jack Removing The DC-in Jack Before Working On Your Computer . Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the base cover . Remove the keyboard trim . Remove the keyboard . Remove the optical drive . Remove the hard drive . Remove the WLAN card .
  • Page 72 20. Remove the DC-in jack.

  • Page 73: Installing The Dc-In Jack

    Installing The DC-in Jack Place the DC-in jack in the system. Place the DC-in bracket in the system and tighten the single screw securing it in place. Connect the DC-in cable to the system board. Input/Output board . Install the CPU heatsink .

  • Page 75: Display Assembly

    Display Assembly Removing The Display Assembly Before Working On Your Computer . Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the base cover . Remove the keyboard trim . Remove the keyboard . Remove the optical drive . Remove the hard drive Remove the palm rest .
  • Page 76 11. Remove the screws at the bottom of the computer. 12. Remove the two screws at the rear of the computer. 13. Pull the antennas through the opening to the top of the computer.
  • Page 77 14. Loosen the captive screws securing the Low-voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) cable in place. 15. Disconnect the LVDS cable. 16. Disconnect the camera cable.
  • Page 78 17. Remove the screws securing the display assembly in place. 18. Remove the display assembly.

  • Page 79: Installing The Display Assembly

    Installing The Display Assembly Attach the display assembly to the base of the computer. Tighten the screws on the display assembly securing it in place. Tighten the screws on the rear of the system securing the display assembly in place. Tighten the screws on the bottom of the system securing the display assembly in place.

  • Page 81: System Board

    System Board Removing The System Board Before Working On Your Computer . Follow the procedures in Secure Digital (SD) card . Remove the battery . Remove the base cover . Remove the keyboard trim . Remove the keyboard . Remove the optical drive .
  • Page 82 23. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable on the top side of the system board. 24. Disconnect the wireless switch cable. 25. Remove the screws securing the hinge cover in place.
  • Page 83 26. Remove the hinge cover. 27. Remove the screws securing the system board in place. 28. Gently lift the bottom edge of the system board assembly and raise it to a 20–degree angle.
  • Page 84 29. Disconnect the DC-in cable. 30. Remove the system board.

  • Page 85: Installing The System Board

    Installing The System Board Align the system board to the port connectors on the rear of the chassis and place the system board in the computer. Tighten the screws securing the system board in place. Connect the DC-in cable. Connect the Bluetooth cable Connect the wireless switch.

  • Page 87: Touchscreen Display Bezel

    Touchscreen Display Bezel Removing The Touchscreen Display Bezel Before Working On Your Computer . Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the Remove the screw covers. Remove the screws securing the display bezel in place. Carefully pry up the top edge of the display bezel.
  • Page 88 Pry up the left edge of the display bezel. Pry up the bottom edge of the display bezel. Work your way around the right edge of the display bezel.

  • Page 89: Installing The Touchscreen Display Bezel

    Remove the display bezel. Installing The Touchscreen Display Bezel Place the display bezel on the computer. Starting from the bottom edge, press downward on the display bezel to engage the tabs. Work your way around the sides and top edge. Tighten the screws securing the display bezel in place.

  • Page 91: Touchscreen Display Panel

    Touchscreen Display Panel Removing The RGB Display Panel Before Working On Your Computer . Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the touchscreen display bezel . Remove the Remove the screws on the left side securing the display panel in place. The screws are partially hidden by the cables.
  • Page 92 Peel back the adhesives and disconnect the low-voltage differential signaling (LVDS) cable from the back of the display panel. Peel back the adhesives and disconnect the RGB cable from the back of the display panel. Remove the display panel from the display assembly.
  • Page 93 10. Remove the screws securing the display bracket to the display panel. 11. Remove the display bracket.

  • Page 94: Installing The Rgb Display Panel

    Installing the RGB Display Panel Align the display bracket with the display panel and tighten the screws securing the display bracket in place. Connect the Low-voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) cable to the back of the display panel and replace the adhesives securing the LVDS cable in place.
  • Page 95 Remove the screws on the right side securing the display panel in place. Flip over the display panel. Peel back the adhesives and disconnect the low-voltage differential signaling (LVDS) cable from the back of the display panel.
  • Page 96 Disconnect the digitizer cable. Remove the screws securing the digitizer in place. 10. Remove the touchscreen display panel.
  • Page 97 11. Remove the screws securing the display bracket to the display panel. 12. Remove the display bracket.

  • Page 98: Installing The Touchscreen Display Panel

    Installing The Touchscreen Display Panel Align the display bracket with the display panel and tighten the four screws securing the display bracket in place. Place the digitizer board in the computer. Tight the screws securing the digitizer board in place. Connect the digitizer cable.

  • Page 99: Display Bezel

    Display Bezel Removing The Non-Touchscreen Display Bezel Before Working On Your Computer . Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the Carefully pry up the top edge of the display bezel. Work your way around the bottom edge and sides of the display bezel and remove the display bezel.

  • Page 100: Installing The Non-Touchscreen Display Bezel

    Installing The Non-Touchscreen Display Bezel Place the display bezel on the computer. Starting from the bottom edge, press downward on the display bezel to engage the tabs. Work your way around the sides and top edge. Tighten the screws securing the display bezel in place. Replace the screw covers.

  • Page 101: Display Panel

    Display Panel Removing The Non-Touchscreen Display Panel Before Working On Your Computer . Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the display bezel . Remove the Remove the screws on the right side securing the display panel in place. The screws are partially hidden by the cables. Lift up the cables before removing the screws.
  • Page 102 Peel back the adhesives and disconnect the low-voltage differential signaling (LVDS) cable from the back of the display panel. Remove the display panel from the display assembly. Remove the screws securing the display bracket to the display panel.

  • Page 103: Installing The Non-Touchscreen Display Panel

    10. Remove the display bracket. Installing The Non-Touchscreen Display Panel Align the display bracket with the display panel and tighten the screws securing the display bracket in place. Connect the digitizer cable. Connect the low-voltage differential signaling (LVDS) cable to the back of the display panel and replace the adhesives securing the LVDS cable in place.

  • Page 105: Camera

    Camera Removing The Camera Before Working On Your Computer Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the standard display bezel or the touchscreen display bezel . Remove the standard display panel or the touchscreen display panel . Remove the Disconnect the camera cable. Loosen the screw securing the camera and microphone module.

  • Page 106: Installing The Camera

    Installing The Camera Place the camera and microphone module on the display cover and tighten the screw securing the camera and microphone module in place. Connect the camera cable to the camera and microphone module. battery . Install the standard display panel or the touchscreen display panel . Install the standard display bezel or the touchscreen display bezel .

  • Page 107: Display Hinge Cap Tower

    Display Hinge Cap Tower Removing The Display Hinge Cap Tower Before Working On Your Computer . Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the base cover . Remove the keyboard trim . Remove the keyboard . Remove the optical drive . Remove the hard drive .
  • Page 108 14. Remove the display hinges. 15. Release the display hinge towers from the cables and remove the hinge towers.

  • Page 109: Installing The Display Hinge Cap Tower

    Installing The Display Hinge Cap Tower Insert the display hinge towers with the open end facing inward and ensure the cables and antennas are not pinched. Insert the display hinges into the display hinge towers. Insert the display hinge caps at the ends of the hinge towers. Tighten the screws securing the display hinges in place.

  • Page 111: Low-Voltage Differential Signaling (Lvds) Camera Cable

    Low-Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) Camera Cable Removing The Low-Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) Camera Cable Before Working On Your Computer . Follow the procedures in battery . Remove the base cover . Remove the keyboard trim . Remove the keyboard . Remove the optical drive .

  • Page 112: Installing The Low-Voltage Differential Signaling (Lvds) Camera Cable

    Installing The Low-Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) Camera Cable Secure the low-voltage differential signaling (LVDS) cable to its routing channel. Replace the adhesives to secure the LVDS and camera cable in place. Connect the LVDS and camera cable to the camera. display hinge, hinge cap, hinge tower .
  • Page 113 cover and remove the LVDS cable.

  • Page 114: Installing The Rgb Low-Voltage Differential Signaling (Lvds) Cable

    Installing The RGB Low-Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) Cable Place the low-voltage differential signaling (LVDS) cable on the display cover. Replace the adhesives to secure the LVDS cable in place. display hinge, hinge cap, hinge tower Install the RGB display panel . Install the touch screen display bezel .
  • Page 115 15. Pry up the camera cable from the display cover and remove the camera cable.

  • Page 116: Installing The Rgb Camera Cable

    Installing The RGB Camera Cable Place the camera cable on the display cover. Replace the adhesives to secure the camera cable in place. Connect the camera cable to the camera and microphone module. RGB Low-Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) cable . Install the display hinge, hinge cap, hinge tower .

  • Page 117: Specifications

    Specifications Technical Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start (or Start in Windows XP) Help and Support, and then select the option to view information about your computer. Processor Processor type •...
  • Page 118 Video Type discrete Data bus integrated video Video controller and memory: M4600 • AMD FirePro M5950 Mobility Pro Graphics with 1 GB GDDR5 • NVIDIA Quadro 1000M with 2 GB GDDR3 • NVIDIA Quadro 2000M with 2 GB GDDR3 M6600 •...
  • Page 119 15-pin VGA connector, 19-pin HDMI connector, 2-pin DisplayPort connector Battery Type lithium ion NOTE: The Dell Precision M6600 Mobile Workstation only supports a 9–cell battery. Dimensions (6-cell / 9-cell / 9-cell long cycle life (LCL)): Depth 80 mm (3.14 inches) Height 190 mm (7.48 inches)
  • Page 120 Battery 365 g (0.80 lb) (6–cell) 500 g (1.10 lb) (9–cell / 9–cell LCL) Voltage 11.10 V Temperature range: Operating 0 °C to 35 °C (32 °F to 95 °F) Non-operating –40 °C to 65 °C (–40 °F to 149 °F) Coin-cell battery 3 V CR2032 lithium ion cell AC Adapter...
  • Page 121 Contactless Smart Card ISO15693 HID iClass FIPS201 NXP Desfire Physical M4600 M6600 Height 36.5 mm (1.44 inches) 37.20 mm (1.46 inches) Width 376 mm (14.80 inches) 416.70 mm (16.41 inches) Depth 256 mm (10.08 inches) 270.60 mm (10.65 inches) Weight (Minimum) 2.77 kg (6.11 lb with 6-cell 3.52 kg (7.77 lb with 9-cell and airbay)
  • Page 122 Environmental Airborne contaminant level G1 or lower as defined by ANSI/ISA-S71.04-1985...

  • Page 123: System Setup

    Certain changes can cause your computer to work incorrectly. Entering System Setup Turn on (or restart) your computer. When the blue DELL logo is displayed, you must watch for the F2 prompt to appear. Once the F2 prompt appears, press <F2> immediately.
  • Page 124 Option Description System Information This section lists the primary hardware features of your computer. • System Information • Memory Information • Processor Information • Device Information Battery Information Displays the battery status and the type of AC adapter connected to the computer. Boot Sequence Allows you to change the order in which the computer attempts to find an operating...
  • Page 125 Option Description • Disabled • Enabled • Enabled w/PXE Default Setting: Enabled w/PXE System Management Allows you to control the systems management mechanism. The options are: • Disabled • DASH/ASF 2.0 Default Setting: DASH/ASF 2.0 Parallel Port Allows you to configure the parallel port on the docking station.
  • Page 126 Option Description NOTE: SATA is configured to support RAID mode. USB Controller Allows you to control the USB controller. The options are: • Enable Boot Support • Enable External USB Port Default Setting: Enable USB Controller and Enable External USB Port Miscellaneous Devices Allows you to enable or disable the following devices:...
  • Page 127 Option Description • SATA-0 • SATA-1 • SATA-4 • SATA-5 Default Setting: All drives are enabled. Video The following table describe the menu options of the Video menu. Option Description LCD Brightness Allows you to set the display brightness depending up on the power source (On Battery and On AC).
  • Page 128 Option Description System Password Allows you to set, change, or delete the system password. NOTE: Successful password changes take effect immediately. Default Setting: Not set Internal HDD-0 Password Allows you to set or change the system's internal hard-disk drive. NOTE: Successful password changes take effect immediately.
  • Page 129 Option Description TPM Security Allows you to enable the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) during POST. Default Setting: Disabled Computrace Allows you to activate or disable the optional Computrace software The options are: • Deactivate • Disable • Activate NOTE: The Activate and Disable options will permanently activate or disable the feature and no further changes will be allowed...
  • Page 130 Option Description Multi Core Support Allows you to enable or disable multi-core support for the processor. The options are: • • • Default Setting: All Intel SpeedStep Allows you to enable or disable the Intel SpeedStep feature. Default Setting: Enabled C-States Control Allows you to enable or disable the additional processor sleep states.
  • Page 131 Option Description Auto On Time Allows you to set the time at which the computer must turn on automatically. The options are: • Disabled • Every Day • Weekdays Default Setting: Disabled USB Wake Support Allows you to enable USB devices to wake the system from Standby.
  • Page 132 Option Description • LAN Only — Allows the system to be powered on by special LAN signals. • WLAN Only — Allows the system to be powered on by special WLAN signals. • LAN or WLAN — Allows the system to be powered on by special LAN or wireless LAN signals.
  • Page 133 Option Description Default Setting: Touchpad/PS-2 Mouse Numlock Enable Allows you to enable the Numlock option when the computer boots. Default Setting: Enable Numlock Fn Key Emulation Allows you to set the option where the <Scroll Lock> key is used to simulate the <Fn>...
  • Page 134 Option Description utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Intel Trusted Execution Technology. The TPM Virtualization Technology and Virtualization Technology for Direct I/O must be enabled to use this feature. Default Setting: Disabled Wireless The following table describe the menu options of the Wireless menu. Option Description Wireless Switch...
  • Page 135 Option Description BIOS Events Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (BIOS) POST events. DellDiag Events Allows you to view and clear the DellDiag events. Thermal Events Allows you to view and clear the Thermal events. Power Events Allows you to view and clear the Power events.

  • Page 137: Diagnostics

    If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the battery light operates as follows: • Alternately blinking amber light and blue light — An unauthenticated or unsupported non-Dell AC adapter is attached to your laptop. • Alternately blinking amber light with steady blue light — Temporary battery failure with AC adapter present.
  • Page 138 If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the battery light operates as follows: • Alternately blinking amber light and blue light — An unauthenticated or unsupported non-Dell AC adapter is attached to your laptop. • Alternately blinking amber light with steady blue light — Temporary battery failure with AC adapter present.
  • Page 139 Diagnostic LED Error Description Solid Solid The microcontroller is handing control of the Blinking system to the processor. This code persists if no processor is detected. Solid Blinking Solid The memory has encountered an error. Blinking Blinking Blinking A system board component is faulty. Blinking Blinking Solid...

  • Page 141: Contacting Dell

    3. Click Contact Us on the left side of the page. 4. Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need. 5. Choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for you.

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