Dell XPS M1730- Manuals

Page 2 - Memory Card Reader

Back to Contents Page Memory Card Reader Dell™ XPS™ M1730 Service Manual 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Remove any installed ExpressCards from the ExpressCard slot. 3. Remove the palm rest (see Palm Rest ). 4. Remove the three screws that secure the 8-in-1 memory card...

Page 3 - Battery Latch Assembly; 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 1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove the hinge cover (se...

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. Place the battery latch release under the computer base, line it up with the ...

Page 5 - Before You Begin; Recommended Tools; Before Working Inside Your Computer

Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ XPS™ M1730 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This section provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assu...

Page 7 - Flashing the BIOS; Flashing the BIOS From a CD

Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ XPS™ M1730 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive If a BIOS-update program CD is provided with the new system board, flash the BIOS from the CD. If you do not have a BIOS-update program CD, flash the BIO...

Page 8 - Removing the Card With Bluetooth; Replacing the Card With Bluetooth

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 If you ordered a card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your com...

Page 9 - LCD Camera; Removing the LCD Camera; Replacing 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 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the display assembly (see Display Assembly ). 3. Remove the LCD camera cable from th...

Page 10 - Removing the Coin-Cell Battery

Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ XPS™ M1730 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Hinge Cover ). 3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Key...

Page 11 - Processor; Removing the Processor

Back to Contents Page Processor Dell™ XPS™ M1730 Service Manual Removing the Processor Installing the Processor Removing the Processor 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the system board (see Removing the System Board ). 3. Remove the processor thermal-cool...

Page 13 - Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly; Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly; Replacing 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 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . ...

Page 15 - Display Assembly; 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 ...

Page 16 - Replacing the Display Assembly; Removing the Display Bezel

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 1. If applicable, replace the camera cable. 2. Reconnect the display power cable to the connector on...

Page 20 - Fan

Back to Contents Page Fan Dell™ XPS™ M1730 Service Manual 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin ). 2. Remove the system board (see Video Card and System Board ). 3. Remove the three screws securing the fan, and lift the fan away from bottom of the system board. Back to Contents...

Page 21 - GamePanel; Removing the GamePanel

Back to Contents Page GamePanel Dell™ XPS™ M1730 Service Manual Removing the GamePanel Replacing the GamePanel Removing the GamePanel 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Hinge Cover ). 3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing th...

Page 22 - Power Management Controller Board - Hall

Back to Contents Page Power Management Controller Board - Hall Dell™ XPS™ M1730 Service Manual 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the palm rest (see Palm Rest ). 3. Remove the card with internal bluetooth ® wireless technology (see Removing the Card With Bluetooth ® ...

Page 23 - Hard Drive; Removing the Hard Drive Cage

Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ XPS™ M1730 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive Cage Replacing the Hard Drive Cage Your computer can accommodate up to two hard drives. The hard drives are installed in trays labeled 0 and 1 in the hard drive cage and the cage is installed in the...

Page 24 - Replacing a Hard Drive in the Hard Drive Cage; 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. 2. Remove the new ...

Page 25 - Hinge Cover; Removing the Hinge Cover; Replacing the Hinge Cover

Back to Contents Page Hinge Cover Dell™ XPS™ M1730 Service Manual Removing the Hinge Cover Replacing the Hinge Cover Removing the Hinge Cover 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the hinge cover: a. Open the display as far as possible. b. Insert a scribe into...

Page 26 - Keyboard; Removing the Keyboard; Replacing 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 . Removing the Keyboard 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begi...

Page 28 - Memory; Removing Memory Module

Back to Contents Page Memory Dell™ XPS™ M1730 Service Manual Removing Memory Module You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. See "Specifications" in your Owner's Manual for information on the memory supported by your computer. Install on...

Page 30 - Communication Cards; Subscriber Identity Module

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. 1. F...

Page 31 - Flash Cache Module

b. Release the card by pushing the metal securing tab away from the card until the card pops up slightly. c. Slide the card at a 45-degree angle out of its connector. 5. Install the card: a. Move any cables out of the way to make space for the Mini-Card. b. Align the card with the connecto...

Page 32 - Removing the FCM; Replacing the FCM

If you ordered an FCM card with your computer, the card is already installed. Removing the FCM 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the hinge cover and keyboard. See Removing the Hinge Cover and Removing the Keyboard . 3. Ground yourself by touching one of the metal con...

Page 33 - Optical Drive

Back to Contents Page Optical Drive Dell™ XPS™ M1730 Service Manual 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the computer. 3. Remove the optical-drive locking screw. 4. Insert a scribe into the notch and push ...

Page 34 - Palm Rest; 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 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove any installed ExpressCards from the ExpressCard slot. 3. Remove any installed memory mod...

Page 35 - Replacing the Palm Rest

8. Disconnect the touch pad cable from the system board. 9. Starting at the back center of the palm rest, use your fingers to separate the palm rest from the computer base by lifting the inside of the palm rest while pushing in on the outside. Replacing the Palm Rest 1. Align the palm rest w...

Page 36 - ExpressCard Reader

Back to Contents Page ExpressCard Reader Dell™ XPS™ M1730 Service Manual 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Remove any installed ExpressCards from the ExpressCard slot. 3. Remove the display assembly (see Display Assembly ). 4. Remove the palm rest (see Palm Rest ). 5. ...

Page 37 - Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors; USB Connector

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 S-Video TV-Out Connector IEEE 1394 Connector Pin Signal 1 USB5V+ 2 USBP – 3 USBP+ 4 GND S-Video Pin Signal 1 G...

Page 39 - Wireless Sniffer Board

Back to Contents Page Wireless Sniffer Board Dell™ XPS™ M1730 Service Manual 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove any installed ExpressCards from the ExpressCard slot. 3. Remove the palm rest (see Palm Rest ). 4. Disconnect the wireless sniffer board cable from the...

Page 40 - Speakers, Audio Connectors, and Consumer Infrared; Removing Speakers

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 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove any insta...

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. Removing the Consumer Infrared Board 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the palm rest (see Pa...

Page 42 - Video Card and System Board; Removing the Video Card

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 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove any inst...

Page 43 - Replacing 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. The replacement kit for the system board includes a CD that provides a utility for transferring the Service Tag to the replacement system board. 1. Follow the instructio...