Page 2 - Battery
Back to Contents Page Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 700m/710m Service Manual Removing a Battery Installing the Battery Removing a Battery 1. Ensure that the computer is turned off, set to the hibernate power management mode, or connected to an electrical outlet. 2. Slide and hold the ba...
Page 3 - Before You Begin; Recommended Tools; Before Working Inside Your Computer
Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 700m/710m Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer Computer Orientation Screw Identification Placemat This section provides procedures for removing and installing the compon...
Page 4 - Computer Orientation
3. If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions. 4. Disconnect any telephone or network cables from the computer. 5. Close the display and turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface. 6....
Page 5 - Screw Identification Placemat
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...
Page 6 - Flashing the BIOS
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...
Page 7 - Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly; Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
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...
Page 8 - Installing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
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...
Page 9 - Dell Diagnostics; When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
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...
Page 10 - Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
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...
Page 11 - Hinge Cover and Display Module; Removing the Hinge Cover; Replacing the Hinge Cover
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...
Page 12 - Removing the Display Module
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 ...
Page 13 - Replacing the Display
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...
Page 15 - Cooling Fan; Removing the Cooling Fan
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....
Page 17 - Hard Drive; Replacing the Hard Drive
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...
Page 19 - Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
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...
Page 20 - Keyboard; Removing the Keyboard
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 ...
Page 22 - Optical Bay Latch; Removing the Optical Bay Latch
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...
Page 23 - Replacing the Optical Bay Latch
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 ...
Page 24 - Palm Rest; Removing the Palm Rest
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 ...
Page 25 - Replacing the Palm Rest
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...
Page 26 - Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors; Video Connector
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 ...
Page 28 - Processor; Removing the Processor
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...
Page 30 - Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
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 ...
Page 32 - System Board; Removing the System Board
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...
Page 33 - Replacing the System Board
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...
Page 34 - System Components
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...
Page 36 - Memory Module, Modem, Mini PCI Card and Module Bay Device; Adding Memory; Installing A Lower Memory Module
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...
Page 37 - Installing An Upper Memory Module
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...
Page 39 - Replacing a Modem
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...
Page 40 - Adding a Mini PCI Card
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...
Page 43 - Installing Module Bay Devices; Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off
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 ...