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Dell XPS M1730 Service Manual

Dell XPS M1730 Service Manual

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Dell™ XPS™ M1730 Service Manual 
Before You Begin
Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Hard Drive
Memory
Coin-Cell Battery
Hinge Cover
Keyboard
Communication Cards
Display Assembly
LCD Camera
GamePanel
Palm Rest
Fan
Wireless Sniffer Board
Optical Drive
ExpressCard Reader
Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Processor
Speakers, Audio Connectors, and Consumer Infrared
Memory Card Reader
Video Card and System Board
Power Management Controller Board - Hall
Battery Latch Assembly
Flashing the BIOS
Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
NOTE:
A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
NOTICE:
A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
CAUTION:
A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2007 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
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 and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation; Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any
proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.
Model PP06XA
September 2007 Rev. A00

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  • Page 1 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.

  • Page 2: Memory Card Reader

    Back to Contents Page   Memory Card Reader Dell™ XPS™ M1730 Service Manual    CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 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 3: Removing The Battery Latch Assembly

    Back to Contents Page   Battery Latch Assembly Dell™ XPS™ M1730 Service Manual    Removing the Battery Latch Assembly   Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly  Removing the Battery Latch Assembly   CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

  • Page 4: Replacing The Battery Latch Assembly

     Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly   1. Insert the latch assembly into the channel on the computer base, and press it into place.   2. Using a small screwdriver, hook the spring over the hook on the computer base.   3.

  • Page 5: Before You Begin

    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.
  • Page 6 NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer.   1. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched.   2. Turn off your computer (see Turning Off Your Computer).

  • Page 7: Flashing The Bios From A Cd

    1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in, the main battery is properly installed, and a network cable is attached.   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.  ...

  • Page 8: Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology

    Back to Contents Page   Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ XPS™ M1730 Service Manual    Removing the Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology   Replacing the Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology   CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

  • Page 9: Removing The Lcd Camera

    Back to Contents Page   LCD Camera Dell™ XPS™ M1730 Service Manual    Removing the LCD Camera   Replacing the LCD Camera  Removing the LCD Camera   CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions in the 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 10: Removing The Coin-Cell Battery

    Back to Contents Page   Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ XPS™ M1730 Service Manual    Removing the Coin-Cell Battery   CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the 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 11: Removing The Processor

    Back to Contents Page   Processor Dell™ XPS™ M1730 Service Manual    Removing the Processor   Installing the Processor  Removing the Processor   CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions in the 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 12 1. Align the pin-1 corner of the processor so that it points to the triangle on the system board, and insert the processor into the ZIF socket. 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.

  • Page 13: Removing The Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

    Back to Contents Page   Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Dell™ XPS™ M1730 Service Manual    Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly   Replacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly  Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly   CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
  • Page 14 Back to Contents Page  ...

  • Page 15: Removing The Display Assembly

    Back to Contents Page   Display Assembly Dell™ XPS™ M1730 Service Manual    Removing the Display Assembly   Replacing the Display Assembly   Removing the Display Bezel   Replacing the Display Bezel   Removing the Display Panel   Replacing the Display Panel   Removing the Display Panel Cable   Removing the Display Hinges  ...

  • Page 16: Replacing The Display Assembly

    1 display power connector 2 display graphics connector   10. If applicable, remove the camera cable connector from the system board.   11. Remove the display assembly from the computer base by rotating it towards you.  Replacing the Display Assembly  ...

  • Page 17: Replacing The Display Bezel

    1 rubber screw covers (2) 2 screws (2)  Replacing the Display Bezel   1. Realign the display bezel over the display panel, and gently snap into place.   2. Replace the two screws securing the display bezel to the display assembly.  ...

  • Page 18: Replacing The Display Panel

     Replacing the Display Panel   1. Replace the light lobes connector.   2. Replace the eight screws that attach the display panel brackets to each side of the display panel.   3. Align the display panel with the display back and replace the four screws.  ...
  • Page 19 1 hinge screws (4) Back to Contents Page  ...
  • Page 20 Back to Contents Page   Fan Dell™ XPS™ M1730 Service Manual    CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.   CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components.

  • Page 21: Removing The Gamepanel

    Back to Contents Page   GamePanel Dell™ XPS™ M1730 Service Manual    Removing the GamePanel   Replacing the GamePanel  Removing the GamePanel   CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions in the 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 22: Power Management Controller Board - Hall

    Back to Contents Page   Power Management Controller Board - Hall Dell™ XPS™ M1730 Service Manual    CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 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 23: Removing The Hard Drive Cage

    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 24: Replacing The Hard Drive Cage

      4. Carefully remove the SATA cables from the hard drive or drives that are installed in the cage.   Replacing a Hard Drive in the Hard Drive Cage   1. Remove two screws on each side of the hard drive cage to free the hard drive, then lift the drive out of its tray in the cage. NOTICE: When a hard drive is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging.

  • Page 25: Removing The Hinge Cover

    Back to Contents Page   Hinge Cover Dell™ XPS™ M1730 Service Manual    Removing the Hinge Cover   Replacing the Hinge Cover   CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the 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: Removing The Keyboard

    Back to Contents Page   Keyboard Dell™ XPS™ M1730 Service Manual    Removing the Keyboard   Replacing the 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 safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
  • Page 27 b.  Insert the ribbon cable into the keyboard connector, and press down on the retainer clip to secure the cable in place. c.  Align the locking tab on the palm rest with the slot on the keyboard and slide the keyboard towards the bottom such that the tabs at the bottom edge of keyboard slides into the slots on the edge of the palm rest.

  • Page 28: Removing Memory Module

    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 29 1 memory module 2 securing clip NOTICE: If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the connector labeled "DIMM1" before you install a module in the connector labeled "DIMM2." Insert memory modules at a 45-degree angle to avoid damaging the connector.  ...

  • Page 30: Communication Cards

    Back to Contents Page   Communication Cards Dell™ XPS™ M1730 Service Manual    Subscriber Identity Module   Wireless Mini Cards   Flash Cache Module  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 safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

  • Page 31: Flash Cache Module

    NOTE: Depending on the type of Mini-Card you have, not all cables may be in use. antenna cables b.  Release the card by pushing the metal securing tab away from the card until the card pops up slightly. metal securing tab c.

  • Page 32: Removing The Fcm

    NOTE: This card is only compatible with the Microsoft Windows Vista™ operating system. If you ordered an FCM card with your computer, the card is already installed.   Removing the FCM   CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery before you service the computer.

  • Page 33: Optical Drive

    Back to Contents Page   Optical Drive Dell™ XPS™ M1730 Service Manual    CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 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 34: Removing The Palm Rest

    Back to Contents Page   Palm Rest Dell™ XPS™ M1730 Service Manual    Removing the Palm Rest   Replacing the Palm Rest  Removing the Palm Rest   CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

  • Page 35: Replacing The Palm Rest

    NOTICE: Pull on the plastic tab on top of the connectors to avoid damaging the connectors.   8. Disconnect the touch pad cable from the system board. NOTICE: Carefully separate the palm rest from the computer base to avoid damage to the palm rest.  ...

  • Page 36: Expresscard Reader

    Back to Contents Page   ExpressCard Reader Dell™ XPS™ M1730 Service Manual    CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 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 37: Pin Assignments For I/O Connectors

    Back to Contents Page   Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors Dell™ XPS™ M1730 Service Manual    USB Connector   S-Video TV-Out Connector   IEEE 1394 Connector  USB Connector     Signal USB5V+ USBP– USBP+  S-Video TV-Out Connector   S-Video     Signal DLUMA-L DCRMA-L   Composite Video  ...
  • Page 38     Signal TPB– TPB+ TPA– TPA+ Back to Contents Page  ...

  • Page 39: Wireless Sniffer Board

    Back to Contents Page   Wireless Sniffer Board Dell™ XPS™ M1730 Service Manual    CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the 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 the back panel) on the computer.

  • Page 40: Speakers, Audio Connectors, And Consumer Infrared

    Back to Contents Page   Speakers, Audio Connectors, and Consumer Infrared Dell™ XPS™ M1730 Service Manual    Removing Speakers   Removing the Audio Connector Board   Removing the Consumer Infrared Board  Removing Speakers   CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

  • Page 41: Removing The Consumer Infrared Board

      3. Remove the screw securing the audio connector board.   4. Remove the audio connector cable from the system board.   5. Remove the audio connector board by lifting it up. screw audio connector cable  Removing the Consumer Infrared Board  ...

  • Page 42: Video Card And System Board

    Back to Contents Page   Video Card and System Board Dell™ XPS™ M1730 Service Manual    Removing the Video Card   Replacing the Video Card   Removing the System Board   Replacing the System Board  Removing the Video Card   CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

  • Page 43: Replacing The System Board

    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. The system board's BIOS chip contains the Service Tag, which is also visible on a barcode label on the bottom of the computer. The replacement kit for the system board includes a CD that provides a utility for transferring the Service Tag to the replacement system board.
  • Page 44   1. Follow all of the steps in Removing the System Board in reverse order. NOTICE: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer.

  • Page 45: Notes, Notices, And Cautions

    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.

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