Dell XPS M170 Manuals

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Dell XPS M170 Owner's Manual

Dell XPS M170 Owner's Manual (134 pages)

XPS Series Portable Computers

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 2.42 MB

Table of Contents

Abbreviations and Acronyms
2
Table of Contents
3
Finding Information
9
1 A Tour of Your Computer

13
- Front View
  13
- Left Side View
  17
- Right Side View
  19
- Back View
  20
- Bottom View
  23
2 Setting up Your Computer

25
- Connecting to the Internet
  25
  - Setting up Your Internet Connection
    25
- Customizable Lights
  26
- Setting up a Printer
  27
  - Printer Cable
    27
  - Connecting a USB Printer
    27
- Power Protection Devices
  28
  - Surge Protectors
    28
  - Line Conditioners
    28
  - Uninterruptible Power Supplies
    28
3 Using a Battery

31
- Battery Performance
  31
- Checking the Battery Charge
  32
  - Dell Quickset Battery Meter
    32
  - Microsoft Windows Power Meter
    32
  - Charge Gauge
    32
  - Low-Battery Warning
    33
- Charging the Battery
  33
- Removing a Battery
  33
- Installing a Battery
  34
- Storing a Battery
  34
4 Using Cds, Dvds, and Other Multimedia

35
5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad

47
- Numeric Keypad
  47
- Key Combinations
  47
  - System Functions
    47
  - Battery
    48
  - CD or DVD Tray
    48
  - Display Functions
    48
  - Radios (Including Wireless Networking and Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology)
    48
  - Power Management
    48
  - Speaker Functions
    49
  - Microsoft ® Windows ® Logo Key Functions
    49
- Touch Pad
  50
  - Customizing the Touch Pad
    50
6 Using PC Cards

51
- PC Card Types
  51
- PC Card Blanks
  51
- Extended PC Cards
  51
- Installing a PC Card
  51
- Removing a PC Card or Blank
  52
7 Setting up a Home and Office Network

55
8 Solving Problems

59
- Dell™ Diagnostics
  59
  - When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
    59
- Drive Problems
  61
  - DVD Drive Problems
    62
  - Hard Drive Problems
    63
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
  63
- Error Messages
  65
- IEEE 1394 Device Problems
  66
- Keyboard Problems
  66
  - External Keyboard Problems
    67
  - Unexpected Characters
    67
- Lockups and Software Problems
  67
- Memory Problems
  70
- Network Problems
  70
- PC Card Problems
  71
- Power Problems
  71
- Printer Problems
  72
- Scanner Problems
  73
- Sound and Speaker Problems
  74
- Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
  75
- Video and Display Problems
  76
- Drivers
  78
  - What Is a Driver
    78
  - Identifying Drivers
    78
  - Reinstalling Drivers
    78
- Restoring Your Operating System
  79
  - Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
    80
- Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
  81
9 Adding and Replacing Parts

83
- Before You Begin
  83
- Hard Drive
  85
  - Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
    87
- Memory
  87
- Modem
  90
- Mini PCI Card
  91
- Hinge Cover
  94
- Keyboard
  95
- Coin-Cell Battery
  96
- Display
  97
- Optical Drive
  99
- Internal Card with Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology
  100
10 Appendix

103
- Specifications
  103
- Using the System Setup Program
  109
  - Overview
    109
  - Viewing the System Setup Screens
    109
  - System Setup Screen
    109
  - Commonly Used Options
    110
- Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
  111
  - Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
    111
  - Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
    112
- FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
  112
  - Class a
    112
  - Class B
    112
  - FCC Identification Information
    113
- Macrovision Product Notice
  113
- Contacting Dell
  113

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Dell XPS M170 Service Manual

Dell XPS M170 Service Manual (121 pages)

Service Manual

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 2.86 MB

Table of Contents

Removing the Battery Latch Assembly
2
Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly
3
Before You Begin
4
Recommended Tools
4
Turning off Your Computer
4
Before Working Inside Your Computer
4
Computer Orientation
5
Screw Identification
5
Flashing the BIOS
8
Internal Card with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
9
Removing the Card
9
Replacing the Card
9
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
10
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
10
Removing the Microprocessor Module
12
Replacing the Microprocessor Module
13
Display Assembly
14
Removing the Display Assembly
14
Display Bezel
16
Replacing the Display Assembly
16
Removing the Display Bezel
17
Display Panel
18
Replacing the Display Bezel
18
Removing the Display Panel
19
Replacing the Display Panel
19
Display Latch
20
Removing the Display Latch
20
Replacing the Display Latch
20
Removing the System Fans
21
Replacing the System Fans
22
Removing the Hard Drive
45
Replacing the Hard Drive
45
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
46
Removing the Center Control Cover
47
Replacing the Center Control Cover
47
Removing the Keyboard
48
Replacing the Keyboard
48
Removing the Memory Module
53
Replacing the Memory Module
54
Removing the Mini PCI Card
55
Replacing the Mini PCI Card
56
Removing the Modem
58
Replacing the Modem
59
Removing the Optical Drive
60
Replacing the Optical Drive
60
Removing the Palm Rest
61
Replacing the Palm Rest
62
Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors
65
USB Connector
65
S-Video TV-Out Connector
65
Video Connector
65
IEEE 1394 Connector
66
Removing the System Board
67
Replacing the System Board
69
Removing the Speakers
71
Replacing the Speakers
71
System Components
73
Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
74
Replacing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
74
Removing the USB Port Board
77
Replacing the USB Port Board
77
Removing the Video Card/Thermal Cooling Assembly
79
Replacing the Video Card/Thermal Cooling Assembly
79
Removing the Subwoofer
81
Replacing the Subwoofer
81

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