Dell Inspiron 710M- Manuals

  Screw Identification Placemat When you are removing and replacing components, photocopy the placemat as a tool to lay out and keep track of the screws. The placemat provides the number of screws and their sizes. Back to Contents Page   NOTICE: When reinstalling a screw, you must use a screw of the...

Back to Contents Page   Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 700m/710m Service Manual  To update the basic input/output system (BIOS):   1. Go to support.dell.com . If this is your first time to use the website, complete the o n e-time registration.   2. Enter the Service Tag for your computer or selec...

Back to Contents Page   Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Dell™ Inspiron™ 700m/710m Service Manual     Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly    Installing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly   Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly     1. Remove the battery .   2. Remove the k...

  Installing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly   1. Slide the hole in the bottom cooling assembly plate over the video connector and carefully rotate the plate into place against the bottom of the system board. Its holes should line up with holes in the system board.   2. Seat the microprocesso...

Back to Contents Page   Dell Diagnostics Dell™ Inspiron™ 700m/710m Service Manual     When to Use the Dell Diagnostics    Starting the Dell Diagnostics   When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in the "Solving Problems" section in y...

Dell Diagnostics Main Menu   1. After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want.   2. If a problem is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of the problem. Write down the error code and problem de...

Back to Contents Page   Hinge Cover and Display Module Dell™ Inspiron™ 700m/710m Service Manual     Removing the Hinge Cover    Replacing the Hinge Cover    Removing the Display Module    Replacing the Display     Removing the Hinge Cover     1. Remove the battery .   2. Open the display all the way...

  3. Place the hinge cover over the front display latches and rotate the cover down into place.   4. Ensure that the two securing tabs on the outer edge of hinge cover are engaged in their respective slots.   5. Slide the hinge caps over the display hinges and press down to snap the hinge caps into ...

  12. Disconnect the signal cable from the system board.   13. If a tape secures the signal connector, remove it and disconnect the signal cable from the system board.   14. Remove the display module out of the bottom case.   Replacing the Display   1. Replace the display module into the bottom case...

Back to Contents Page   Cooling Fan Dell™ Inspiron™ 700m/710m Service Manual     Removing the Cooling Fan   Removing the Cooling Fan     1. Remove the battery .   2. Remove the keyboard .   3. Disconnect the black and white antenna cables from the Mini PCI Card.   4. Remove the display module .   5....

Back to Contents Page   Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 700m/710m Service Manual     Replacing the Hard Drive    Returning a Hard Drive to Dell   Replacing the Hard Drive     1. Remove the battery .   2. Loosen the three captive screws that secure the hard drive to the bottom case.   3. Loosen the two ca...

  8. Replace the hard-drive securing bracket and tighten the two captive screws.   9. Replace the hard drive cover and tighten the three captive screws.   10. Install the operating system for your computer.   11. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer.   Returning a Hard Drive to Dell R...

Back to Contents Page   Keyboard Dell™ Inspiron™ 700m/710m Service Manual     Removing the Keyboard    Replacing the Keyboard   Removing the Keyboard     1. Remove the battery .   2. Remove the hinge cover .   3. Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm keyboard securing screws.   4. Gently pull up either of the ...

Back to Contents Page   Optical Bay Latch Dell™ Inspiron™ 700m/710m Service Manual     Removing the Optical Bay Latch    Replacing the Optical Bay Latch   Removing the Optical Bay Latch     1. Remove the battery .   2. Remove the memory module .   3. Remove the Mini PCI card , if present.   4. Remov...

  Replacing the Optical Bay Latch   1. Snap in the new latch button from behind the bottom case, making certain that the snap tabs are fully engaged in the latch.   2. Ensure that the newly installed latch moves smoothly and freely when pushed and released. Back to Contents Page   NOTE: The optical ...

Back to Contents Page   Palm Rest Dell™ Inspiron™ 700m/710m Service Manual     Removing the Palm Rest    Replacing the Palm Rest   Removing the Palm Rest     1. Remove the battery .   2. Remove the keyboard .   3. Disconnect the black and white antenna cables from the Mini PCI Card.   4. Remove the ...

  8. Lift the ZIF connector, and disconnect the palm-rest flex cable from its ZIF connector on the system board.   9. Lift the palm rest up and out of the computer.   Replacing the Palm Rest To aid with proper flex cable connection, a locator line has been added near the end of the palm-rest flex ca...

Back to Contents Page   Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors Dell™ Inspiron™ 700m/710m Service Manual     USB Connector 2.0 (dual-stacked)    Video Connector    IEEE 1394 Connector   USB Connector 2.0 (dual-stacked)   Video Connector   IEEE 1394 Connector   Pin   Signal 1 VCC 2 Data – 3 Data+ 4 GND   ...

Back to Contents Page   Processor Dell™ Inspiron™ 700m/710m Service Manual     Removing the Processor    Installing the Processor   Removing the Processor     1. Remove the battery .   2. Remove the keyboard .   3. Disconnect the black and white antenna cables from the Mini PCI Card.   4. Remove the...

Back to Contents Page   Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 700m/710m Service Manual     Removing the Coin-Cell Battery    Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery   Removing the Coin-Cell Battery     1. Remove the battery .   2. Remove the keyboard .   3. Remove the display module .   4. Remove the palm rest ...

Back to Contents Page   System Board Dell™ Inspiron™ 700m/710m Service Manual     Removing the System Board    Replacing the System Board   Removing the System Board     1. Remove the battery .   2. Remove the module bay device .      3. Remove the hard drive .   4. Remove the Mini PCI card , if pre...

  13. Remove the M2 x 5-mm screw that secures the system board to the bottom case.   14. Lift the system board up from the right side and out of the bottom case.   15. Gently turn the system board upside down.   16. Remove the processor thermal-cooling assembly .   17. Remove the processor.   Replac...

Back to Contents Page   System Components Dell™ Inspiron™ 700m/710m Service Manual  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. NOTICE: Unless othe...

Back to Contents Page   Memory Module, Modem, Mini PCI Card and Module Bay Device Dell™ Inspiron™ 700m/710m Service Manual     Adding Memory    Replacing a Modem    Adding a Mini PCI Card    Installing Module Bay Devices   Adding Memory You can increase your computer memory by installing a memory mo...

  7. If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module. a.   Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the module pops up. b.   Remove the module from the connector.   8. Ground yourself and install the new memory...

  11. Replace the keyboard .   12. Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet.   13. Turn on the computer. To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer , click the Start button, click Help and Support , and then click Com...

  9. Connect the modem cable to the modem.   10. Align the modem with the screw hole and press the modem into the connector on the system board.   11. Install the two M2 x 5-mm screws to secure the modem to the system board.   12. Replace the cover.   Adding a Mini PCI Card If you ordered a Mini PCI...

  14. Replace the cover and tighten the screws.   Installing Module Bay Devices   You can install devices such as a DVD drive, CD-RW/DVD drive, or DVD+RW in the module bay.   Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off   1. Slide and hold the device latch release.   2. Pull the ...