Page 2 - Computer Base and Components; Wireless Sniffer Board; Removing the Wireless Sniffer Board
Back to Contents Page Computer Base and Components Dell™ Vostro™ 1700 and Inspiron™ 1720/1721 Service Manual Wireless Sniffer Board Audio Connector Board Consumer Infrared (CIR) Board USB Connector Board Modem Connector ExpressCard Cage Computer Base Wireless Sniffer Board ...
Page 3 - Replacing the Wireless Sniffer Board; Audio Connector Board; Removing the Audio Connector Board
Replacing the Wireless Sniffer Board 1. Connect the sniffer cable to the wireless sniffer board. 2. Align the screw hole in the wireless sniffer board with the screw hole in the base of the computer, and then lower the board into place. 3. Replace the M2.5 x 5-mm screw and secure the wirel...
Page 5 - Replacing the CIR Board; USB Connector Board; Removing the USB Connector Board
8. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest ). 9. Remove the M2.5 x 5-mm screw that secures the CIR board to the base of the computer. 10. Lift the CIR board out of the computer. 11. Disconnect the CIR cable from the CIR board. Replacing the CIR Board 1. Connect the CIR cable to ...
Page 6 - Replacing the USB Connector Board; Modem Connector
3. Remove the hard drive (see Removing a Hard Drive ). 4. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Hinge Cover ). 5. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard ). 6. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly ). 7. Remove the internal card with Bluetooth wireless tech...
Page 7 - Removing the Modem Connector; Replacing the Modem Connector; ExpressCard Cage; Removing the ExpressCard Cage
Removing the Modem Connector 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the modem (see Removing the Modem ). 3. Remove the system board (see Removing the System Board Assembly ). 4. Remove the M2.5 x 5-mm screw that secures the modem connector to the base of the computer. ...
Page 8 - Replacing the ExpressCard Cage; Computer Base
1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Optical Drive ). 3. Remove the hard drive (see Removing a Hard Drive ). 4. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Hinge Cover ). 5. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard ). 6. Remove...
Page 10 - Before You Begin; Recommended Tools
Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Vostro™ 1700 and Inspiron™ 1720/1721 Service Manual Recommended Tools Before Working Inside Your Computer This document provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assume...
Page 12 - Flashing the BIOS; Flashing the BIOS From a CD
Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Vostro™ 1700 and Inspiron™ 1720/1721 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive If a BIOS-update program CD is provided with a new system board, flash the BIOS from the CD. If you do not have a BIOS-update p...
Page 14 - Removing the Bluetooth Card
Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology Dell™ Vostro™ 1700 and Inspiron™ 1720/1721 Service Manual Removing the Bluetooth Card Replacing the Bluetooth Card If you ordered a card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer, it is already installed...
Page 15 - Using the Memory Card Reader; Memory Card Blanks
Back to Contents Page Using the Memory Card Reader Dell™ Vostro™ 1700 and Inspiron™ 1720/1721 Service Manual Memory Card Blanks Removing a Memory Card or Blank Installing a Memory Card The memory card reader provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and ...
Page 17 - Removing the Coin-Cell Battery; Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Vostro™ 1700 and Inspiron™ 1720/1721 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Turn the computer over. 3. Loosen the c...
Page 19 - Processor Module; Removing the Processor Module
Back to Contents Page Processor Module Dell™ Vostro™ 1700 and Inspiron™ 1720/1721 Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module Removing the Processor Module 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the ...
Page 20 - Replacing the Processor Module
Replacing the Processor Module 1. Align the pin-1 corner of the processor module with the pin-1 corner of the ZIF socket, then insert the processor module. When the processor module is properly seated, all four corners are aligned at the same height. If one or more corners of the module are hi...
Page 22 - Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly; Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Back to Contents Page Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Dell™ Vostro™ 1700 and Inspiron™ 1720/1721 Service Manual Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Replacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly 1. Follow the instruction...
Page 24 - Display; Display Assembly; Removing the Display Assembly
Back to Contents Page Display Dell™ Vostro™ 1700 and Inspiron™ 1720/1721 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Latch Camera and Microphone Assembly Display Assembly Removing the Display Assembly 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . ...
Page 25 - Replacing the Display Assembly
9. Loosen the captive grounding screw, then disconnect the display cable from the display cable connector on the system board. 10. Disconnect the camera/microphone cable from the camera/microphone cable connector on the system board. 11. Lift the display cable and antenna cables from beneath t...
Page 26 - Display Bezel; Removing the Display Bezel
11. Close the display and turn the computer over. 12. Replace the two M2.5 x 8-mm screws on the bottom of the computer. 13. Connect the Mini-Card antenna cables (see Wireless Mini Cards ). 14. Replace the Mini Card compartment cover and tighten the screws. Display Bezel Removing the Disp...
Page 27 - Replacing the Display Bezel; Display Panel; Removing the Display Panel
Replacing the Display Bezel 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Starting at any corner, use your fingers to gently snap the bezel into place to secure it to the display panel. 3. Replace the six M2.5 x 4.2-mm shoulder screws around the display bezel. 4. Replace the four r...
Page 28 - Replacing the Display Panel; Display Latch; Removing the Display Latch
10. Use the pull tab to disconnect the bottom flex-cable connector from the inverter connector. 11. Press inward on the metal clamps on both sides of the top flex-cable connector and gently pull to disconnect the top flex-cable connector from the display locking connector. Replacing the Displa...
Page 30 - Replacing the Display Latch; Camera and Microphone Assembly; Removing the Camera and Microphone Assembly
Replacing the Display Latch 1. Align the notches in the display latch with the tabs on the display latch cover. 2. Gently press one side of the display latch into the display latch cover until it snaps into place, then press the remaining side of the latch into place. When properly installed, ...
Page 31 - Replacing the Camera and Microphone Assembly
Replacing the Camera and Microphone Assembly 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Align the screw holes in the camera and microphone assembly with the screw holes in the display cover, then lower the assembly into place. 3. Replace the two M2 x 3-mm screws and secure the cam...
Page 32 - Fan; Removing the Fan
Back to Contents Page Fan Dell™ Vostro™ 1700 and Inspiron™ 1720/1721 Service Manual Removing the Fan Replacing the Fan Removing the Fan 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Optical Drive ). 3. Remove the hard drive (see Rem...
Page 34 - Removing the FCM; Replacing the FCM
Back to Contents Page Flash Cache Module (FCM) Dell™ Vostro™ 1700 and Inspiron™ 1720/1721 Service Manual Removing the FCM Replacing the FCM The Flash Cache Module (FCM) is an internal flash drive that helps improve the performance of your computer. If you ordered an FCM with your computer, ...
Page 35 - Graphics Card Assembly; Removing the Graphics Card Assembly
Back to Contents Page Graphics Card Assembly Dell™ Vostro™ 1700 and Inspiron™ 1720/1721 Service Manual Removing the Graphics Card Assembly Replacing the Graphics Card Assembly Removing the Graphics Card Assembly 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the optical ...
Page 37 - Hard Drive; Removing a Hard Drive
Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell™ Vostro™ 1700 and Inspiron™ 1720/1721 Service Manual Removing a Hard Drive Replacing a Hard Drive Depending on the configuration you ordered, your computer may have two hard drives, a primary hard drive and an optional secondary hard drive. Removing a...
Page 38 - Replacing a Hard Drive
Replacing a Hard Drive 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Turn the computer over. 3. Loosen the two captive screws that secure the hard drive cover, then remove the cover and set it aside. 4. Place the hard drive into the appropriate hard drive bay, and then press down to ...
Page 39 - Hinge Cover; Removing the Hinge Cover; Replacing the Hinge Cover
Back to Contents Page Hinge Cover Dell™ Vostro™ 1700 and Inspiron™ 1720/1721 Service Manual Removing the Hinge Cover Replacing the Hinge Cover Removing the Hinge Cover 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Open the display all the way so that it rests flat on your work s...
Page 40 - Keyboard; Removing the Keyboard
Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell™ Vostro™ 1700 and Inspiron™ 1720/1721 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 pro...
Page 42 - Battery Latch Assembly; Removing the Battery Latch Assembly
Back to Contents Page Battery Latch Assembly Dell™ Vostro™ 1700 and Inspiron™ 1720/1721 Service Manual Removing the Battery Latch Assembly Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly Removing the Battery Latch Assembly 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the computer...
Page 44 - Memory; Removing a Memory Module; DIMM A Memory Module; DIMM B Memory Module
Back to Contents Page Memory Dell™ Vostro™ 1700 and Inspiron™ 1720/1721 Service Manual Removing a Memory Module Replacing a Memory Module Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM sockets, one accessed from beneath the keyboard (DIMM A), and the other accessed from the bottom of the comp...
Page 45 - Replacing a Memory Module
1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Turn the computer over. 3. Loosen the captive screw on the memory module cover, then remove the cover and set it aside. 4. Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the mem...
Page 48 - Removing a Mini Card; WLAN Card
Back to Contents Page Wireless Mini Cards Dell™ Vostro™ 1700 and Inspiron™ 1720/1721 Service Manual Removing a Mini Card Replacing a Mini Card If you ordered a wireless Mini Card with your computer, the card is already installed. Your computer supports three types of wireless Mini Cards: ...
Page 49 - Mobile Broadband or WWAN Card
5. Release the WLAN card by pushing the metal securing tabs toward the back of the computer until the card pops up slightly. 6. Lift the WLAN card out of its system board connector. Mobile Broadband or WWAN Card 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Turn the computer over. 3....
Page 51 - WPAN Card
WPAN Card 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Turn the computer over. 3. Loosen the two captive screws on the Mini Card compartment cover, then remove the cover and set it aside. 4. Disconnect the blue antenna cable from the WPAN card. 5. Release the WPAN card by pushing th...
Page 52 - Replacing a Mini Card
Replacing a Mini Card WLAN Card 1. Insert the WLAN card connector at a 45-degree angle into the system board connector labeled "WLAN". 2. Press the other end of the WLAN card down into the securing tabs until the card clicks into place. 3. Connect the appropriate antenna cables to ...
Page 54 - Modem; Removing the Modem
Back to Contents Page Modem Dell™ Vostro™ 1700 and Inspiron™ 1720/1721 Service Manual Removing the Modem Replacing the Modem Removing the Modem 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Optical Drive ). 3. Remove the hard drive ...
Page 56 - Optical Drive; Removing the Optical Drive; Replacing the Optical Drive
Back to Contents Page Optical Drive Dell™ Vostro™ 1700 and Inspiron™ 1720/1721 Service Manual Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive Removing the Optical Drive 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Turn the computer over. 3. Remove the device security s...
Page 57 - Palm Rest; Removing the Palm Rest
Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell™ Vostro™ 1700 and Inspiron™ 1720/1721 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest Removing the Palm Rest 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Optical Drive ). 3. Remove...
Page 58 - Replacing the Palm Rest
11. Starting at the right hinge bracket, lift the palm rest along the right edge, then gently raise the palm rest up to remove it from the computer. Replacing the Palm Rest 1. Align the palm rest with the base of the computer and gently snap it into place. 2. Connect the touch pad connecto...
Page 59 - ExpressCards; ExpressCard Blanks
Back to Contents Page ExpressCards Dell™ Vostro™ 1700 and Inspiron™ 1720/1721 Service Manual ExpressCard Blanks Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Installing an ExpressCard or Blank ExpressCards provide wired and wireless communications, multimedia and security features. For example, you c...
Page 60 - Installing an ExpressCard or Blank
Installing an ExpressCard or Blank You can install an ExpressCard in the computer while the computer is running. The computer automatically detects the card. ExpressCards are generally marked with a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) or a label to indicate which end to insert into the slot....
Page 61 - Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors; USB Connector
Back to Contents Page Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors Dell™ Vostro™ 1700 and Inspiron™ 1720/1721 Service Manual USB Connector Video Connector S-Video TV-Out Connector 1394 Connector USB Connector Video Connector S-Video TV-Out Connector Pin Signal 1 USB5V+ 2 USBP – 3 USBP...
Page 63 - Speaker Assembly; Removing the Speaker Assembly
Back to Contents Page Speaker Assembly Dell™ Vostro™ 1700 and Inspiron™ 1720/1721 Service Manual Removing the Speaker Assembly Replacing the Speaker Assembly Removing the Speaker Assembly 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the ...
Page 65 - System Board Assembly; Removing the System Board Assembly
Back to Contents Page System Board Assembly Dell™ Vostro™ 1700 and Inspiron™ 1720/1721 Service Manual Removing the System Board Assembly Replacing the System Board Assembly The system board's BIOS chip contains the Service Tag, which is also visible on a barcode label on the bottom of the c...
Page 66 - Replacing the System Board Assembly
23. Lift the left side of the system board, and then carefully lift the system board out of the computer. Replacing the System Board Assembly 1. Insert the right side of the system board into the base of the computer at an angle until the connectors on the system board are aligned with the h...
