Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product M70 Dell
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DellPrecision™M70ServiceManual Before You Begin System Components Memory Modules, Mini PCI Card, Modem, and Modules Internal Card With Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology Coin - Cell Batter.
Back to Contents Page Before You Begin DellPrecision™M70ServiceManual Preparing to Work Inside the Computer Recommended Tools Computer Orientation Screw Identification Preparing to Work Inside the Computer 1.
Recommended Tools The procedures in this manual require the following tools: l #1 Phillips screwdriver l ¼ - inch flat - blade screwdriver l Small plastic scribe l Flash BIOS updat.
Microprocessor Fan: (1 each) Keyboard: (2 each) Display Assembly: (2 each) Video Card Fan: (1 each) Display Latch: (2 each) Display Panel Cable: (1 each) Display Panel: (8 each) Speake.
Back to Contents Page Internal card with Bluetooth™wireless technology (1 each) Button Board (2 each) .
Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS DellPrecision™M70ServiceManual 1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is installed properly. 2. Insert the flash BIOS update program floppy or CD and turn on the computer.
Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology DellPrecision™M70ServiceManual If you ordered an internal card with Bluetooth ® wireless technology with your computer, the card is already installed.
Back to Contents Page 1 coin - cell battery 2 screw for card with Bluetooth wireless technology 3 card with Bluetooth wireless technology .
Back to Contents Page Center Control Cover DellPrecision™M70ServiceManual 1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2. Turn the computer top - side up and open it. 3. Remove the center control cover: a.
Back to Contents Page Coin - Cell Battery DellPrecision™M70ServiceManual A coin - cell battery maintains computer configuration, date, and time information.
13. Close the small access door. 14. Insert the main battery and close the battery door. 15. Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 16. Enter the system setup program and restore the settings you recorded in step1 .
Back to Contents Page Microprocessor Module DellPrecision™M70ServiceManual Removing the Microprocessor Module 1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2. Remove the display assembly .
1. Align the pin - 1 corner of the microprocessor module with the pin - 1 corner of the ZIF socket, and insert the microprocessor module. When the microprocessor module is correctly seated, all four corners are aligned at the same height. If one or more corners of the module are higher than the others, the module is not seated correctly.
Back to Contents Page Microprocessor Thermal - Cooling Assembly DellPrecision™M70ServiceManual Removing the Microprocessor Thermal - Cooling Assembly 1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer .
Installing the Microprocessor Thermal - Cooling Assembly 1. Place the microprocessor thermal - cooling assembly directly down onto the system board. Push straight down. 2. Tighten the four captive screws, labeled "1" through "4," in consecutive order.
Back to Contents Page Display Assembly DellPrecision™M70ServiceManual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Assembly 1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer .
Display Bezel 1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2. Remove the display assembly . 3. Use a plastic scribe to pry the six round display bumpers out of the screw holes located on the front of the bezel.
Display Panel 1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2. Remove the center control cover . 3. Remove the display assembly . 4. Remove the display bezel . 5. Remove the eight M2 x 3 - mm screws from sides of the display panel.
9. Use the pull - tab to disconnect the bottom flex - cable connector from the inverter display - cable connector. Back to Contents Page 1 top flex - cable connector 2 top display - cable .
Back to Contents Page Fans DellPrecision™M70ServiceManual Removing the Microprocessor Fan 1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2. Remove the display assembly . 3. Remove the keyboard .
5. Remove the M2.5 x 5 - mm screw from the bottom right corner of the fan. 6. Disconnect the fan cable connector. 7. Lift the fan straight out of the computer.
Back to Contents Page Hard Drive DellPrecision™M70ServiceManual Removing the Hard Drive and Carrier 1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2. Turn the computer over. Use a standard #1 Phillips screwdriver to remove the two M3 x 3 - mm screws.
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Back to Contents Page Keyboard DellPrecision™M70ServiceManual 1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2. Turn the computer top - side up and open it. 3. Remove the center control cover .
Back to Contents Page 1 M2.5 x 5 - mm screws (2) 2 keyboard 3 palm rest 4 keyboard tabs (5).
Back to Contents Page Palm Rest DellPrecision™M70ServiceManual 1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2. Remove the display assembly . 3. Remove the keyboard . 4. Remove the 13 M2.
8. Use your fingers to separate the palm rest from the computer base. 9. Lift the palm rest, pulling apart the snaps on the base. Back to Contents Page 1 touch pad connector 2 system board connector 3 computer base NOTICE: Carefully separate the palm rest from the computer base to avoid damage to the palm rest.
Back to Contents Page PC Card Reader DellPrecision™M70ServiceManual Removing the PC Card Reader 1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2. Remove the display assembly . 3.
Back to Contents Page Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors DellPrecision™M70ServiceManual USB Connector Video Connector S- Video TV - Out Connector Serial C.
Serial Connector Back to Contents Page S- Video Pin Signal 1 GND 2 GND 3 DLUMA -L 4 DCRMA -L Composite Video Pin Signal 5 SP_DIF 6 DCMPS - L 7 SP_DIF Pin Signal.
Back to Contents Page Smart Card Reader DellPrecision™M70ServiceManual Removing the Smart Card Reader 1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2. Remove the display assembly .
Back to Contents Page Speakers DellPrecision™M70ServiceManual 1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2. Remove the coin - cell battery. 3. Remove the display assembly . 4.
Back to Contents Page System Board DellPrecision™M70ServiceManual Removing the System Board The system board's BIOS chip contains the Service Tag, which is also visible on a barcode label on the bottom of the computer.
19. Remove the M2 x 3 - mm screw from the system board support. 20. Remove the three M2.5 x 5 - mm screws that secure the system board to the computer base. 21. Remove the system board from the computer base. a. Ensure that you have disconnected all cables from the system board.
c. After the connectors are dislodged, lift the board out of the base. Installing the System Board 1. Perform all the steps in " Removing the System Board " in reverse order. 2. Turn on the computer. 3. Insert the floppy or CD that accompanied the replacement system board into the appropriate drive.
Back to Contents Page System Components DellPrecision™M70ServiceManual Back to Contents Page 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.
Back to Contents Page DellPrecision™M70ServiceManual Notes, Notices, and Cautions Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2005DellInc.Allrightsreserved. Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc.
Back to Contents Page Memory Modules, Mini PCI Card, Modem, and Devices DellPrecision™M70ServiceManual Memory Modules Mini PCI Card Modem Devices Memory Modules The computer has two memory slots, DIMM A and DIMM B.
4. Ground yourself and install the new memory module: a. Align the notch in the module with the slot in the center of the connector. b. Slide the edge of the module firmly into the connector, and rotate the module down until you feel a click.
5. Ground yourself and install the new memory module: a. Align the notch in the module with the slot in the center of the connector. b. Slide the edge of the module firmly into the connector, and rotate the module down until you feel a click.
2. Turn the computer over, and loosen the captive screws on the options cover. 3. If a Mini PCI card is not already installed, go to step4 . If you are replacing a Mini PCI card, remove the existing card: a. Disconnect the Mini PCI card from any attached cables.
4. To install the Mini PCI card, align the Mini PCI card with the connector at a 45 - degree angle, and press the Mini PCI card firmly into the connector. Press down until you feel a click. 5. Connect the antenna cables to the Mini PCI card. 6.
4. If you are installing a modem, connect the modem cable to the modem. 5. Align the modem with the screw hole, and press the modem into the connector directly over the connector on the system board. 6. Replace the M2 x 3mm modem screw and secure the modem to the system board.
2. Pull the device by the latch release to remove the device from the module bay. If the Device Screw Is Installed 1. If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions.
5. Pull the device by the latch release to remove the device from the module bay. Back to Contents Page NOTICE: Insert devices into the module bay before you dock and turn on the computer.
Back to Contents Page Video Card Assembly DellPrecision™M70ServiceManual Removing the Video Card Assembly 1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2. Remove the display assembly .
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