Dell Laptop PP30L- User Manual

Back to Contents Page   Flashing the BIOS Dell Precision™ 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 program CD, flash the BIOS fr...

Back to Contents Page   Express Card Cage Dell Precision™ Service Manual     Removing the Express Card Cage    Replacing the Express Card Cage   Removing the Express Card Cage     1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer .   2. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Hard Drive )....

Back to Contents Page   Coin-Cell Battery Dell Precision™ Service Manual     Removing the Coin-Cell Battery    Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery   Removing the Coin-Cell Battery     1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer .   2. Remove the bottom of the base assembly (see Removing ...

Back to Contents Page   Processor Module Dell Precision™ Service Manual     Removing the Processor Module    Replacing the Processor Module   Removing the Processor Module     1. Follow the instructions in Before Working on Your Computer .   2. Remove the bottom of the base assembly (see Removing th...

  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...

Back to Contents Page   Heat Sinks Dell Precision™ Service Manual     Removing the Processor Heat Sink    Removing the Discrete Graphics Heat Sink    Replacing the Discrete Graphics Heat Sink    Replacing the Processor Heat Sink   The Dell Precision™ M4400 contains two heat sinks. They are referred ...

.   Replacing the Discrete Graphics Heat Sink   Before installing the discrete graphics heat sink, the processor heat sink must be removed. See Removing the Processor Heat Sink .   1. Apply thermal solution to the surface of the graphics chip as required. Clean excess thermal solution from the condu...

Back to Contents Page   I/O Board Dell Precision™ Service Manual     Removing the I/O Board    Replacing the I/O Board   Removing the I/O Board     1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer .   2. Remove the system board (see Removing the System Board Assembly ).   3. Remove the tw...

Back to Contents Page   Display Assembly Dell Precision™ Service Manual      Removing the Display Assembly     1. Follow the instructions in Before Working on Your Computer .   2. Close the display and turn the computer over.   3. Remove the bottom of the base assembly (see Removing the Bottom of th...

  8. Turn the computer topside up.   9. Open the display to 90 degrees and lift the display assembly off the base assembly.   Replacing the Display Assembly     1. Align the display hinges with the holes in the base of the computer, and lower the display into place.   2. Replace the two M2.5 x 5-mm ...

  3. Follow the NOTICEs above to carefully release all bezel snaps. Special attention is required for the corners, especially for the bezels used with LED LCD panels.   4. Once all snaps are released, lift the bezel from the display assembly.   Replacing the Display Bezel     1. Align the latch hook...

  6. Lift the display panel out of the display cover and lay the display panel flat on your workspace. Use extreme care when handling the display near the hinges and cables on the display cover to prevent damage to the display.   7. Disconnect the display cable by first squeezing the release tabs to...

  5. Lift the display panel out of the display cover and lay the display panel flat on your workspace. Use extreme care when handling the display near the hinges and cables on the display cover to prevent damage to the display.   6. Disconnect the display cable using the pull tab.   7. Remove the tw...

  5. Route the display cable around the notch on the display cover and set the display panel in place.   6. Replace the four M2.5 x 5-mm screws that secure the display panel to the display cover.   7. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Display Bezel ).   8. Replace the display assembly (se...

  Replacing the Display Inverter     1. Connect the two display inverter connectors to the display inverter.   2. Replace the two M2 x 3-mm screws securing the display inverter.   3. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Display Bezel ).   4. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Di...

Back to Contents Page   Fan Dell Precision™ Service Manual     Removing the Fan    Replacing the Fan   Removing the Fan     1. Follow the instructions in Before Working on Your Computer .   2. Close the display and turn the computer over.   3. Remove the bottom of the base assembly (see Removing the...

Back to Contents Page   Flash Cache Module Dell Precision™ Service Manual     Removing an FCM    Replacing an FCM   The Flash Cache Module (FCM) is an internal memory module that helps improve the performance of your computer. You can install the module in either the WWAN or WPAN Mini-Card slot. If ...

  Replacing an FCM   1. Slide the FCM into the connector at a 30-degree angle to the system board.   2. Press the module down onto the alignment post and hold in position.   3. Replace the screw to secure the FCM to the base assembly.   4. Replace the left hinge cover (see Replacing the Hinge Covers...

Back to Contents Page   Hard Drive Dell Precision™ Service Manual     Removing the Hard Drive    Replacing the Hard Drive   Removing the Hard Drive     To remove the hard drive in the hard drive bay:   1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer .   2. Place the computer upside down ...

  Replacing the Hard Drive   1. If replacing the hard drive with a new one, remove the new drive from its packaging. Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive.   2. If the face plate is detached from the hard drive, attach it with a M2 x 3-mm screw.   3. Slide the hard drive...

Back to Contents Page   Hinge Covers Dell Precision™ Service Manual     Removing the Hinge Covers    Replacing the Hinge Covers   Removing the Hinge Covers   The hinge covers are not interchangeable; the left one covers the multimode DisplayPort and the right one covers the RJ-45 network connector. ...

Back to Contents Page   Keyboard Dell Precision™ Service Manual     Removing the Keyboard    Replacing the Keyboard   Removing the Keyboard     1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer .   2. Remove the LED cover (see Removing the LED Cover ).   3. Remove the two M2 x 3-mm screws ...

Back to Contents Page   LED Cover Dell Precision™ Service Manual     Removing the LED Cover    Replacing the LED Cover   Removing the LED Cover     1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer .   2. Open the display.   3. Using a plastic scribe, lift the right end of the LED cover. L...

Back to Contents Page   Memory Dell Precision™ Service Manual     Removing a Memory Module    Replacing a Memory Module    Verifying System Operation       Removing a Memory Module Your system supports the following memory configurations: Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM sockets, referre...

  2. Grasp the module at the side edges and pull it straight away from the connector. Place the module into anti-static packaging such as an anti- static bag.   DIMM A   1. To remove the DIMM A module, spread away the retaining clips from the side edges of the memory module and lift the free edge of...

5. If a memory module is installed into the DIMM B socket, replace it using procedures in DIMM B .   DIMM B   1. Ground yourself by touching a bare-metal part in the computer chassis.   2. Remove the memory module from its anti-static packaging and, grasping the module at the side edges, align the s...

Back to Contents Page   Modem Dell Precision™ Service Manual    Removing the Modem    Replacing the Modem   Removing the Modem     1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer .   2. Close the display and turn the computer over.   3. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ).   4...

Back to Contents Page   Modular Drive Dell Precision™ Service Manual     Removing the Modular Drive    Replacing the Modular Drive The modular drive bay supports either a second hard drive, an optical drive, or an air bay for travel.   Removing the Modular Drive     1. Follow the procedures in Befor...

Back to Contents Page   Palm Rest Assembly Dell Precision™ Service Manual     Removing the Palm Rest Assembly    Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly   Removing the Palm Rest Assembly     1. Follow the instructions in Before Working on Your Computer .   2. Remove the bottom of the base assembly (see Rem...

  12. Disconnect the wireless catcher cable from the system board.   13. Disconnect the speaker cable from the system board.   14. Use the pull tab to disconnect the touch pad cable from the system board.   15. Lift up on the lever to disconnect the contactless smartcard cable from the system board....

Back to Contents Page   DC Power Cable Dell Precision™ Service Manual     Removing the DC Power Cable    Replacing the DC Power Cable   Removing the DC Power Cable     1. Follow the instructions in Before Working on Your Computer .   2. Close the display and turn the computer over.   3. Remove the b...

  Replacing the DC Power Cable     1. Position the DC power connector in the base assembly, aligning the guides on the connector sides with the base.   2. Route the DC power cable through the base assembly.   3. Replace the system board (see Replacing the System Board Assembly ).   4. Replace the ca...

Back to Contents Page   SD Card Reader Dell Precision™ Service Manual    Removing the SD Card Reader    Replacing the SD Card Reader   Removing the SD Card Reader     1. Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer .   2. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Hard Drive ).   3. Remove ...

Back to Contents Page   Right Speaker Grill and Fingerprint Reader Dell Precision™ Service Manual     Removing the Right Speaker Grill and Fingerprint Reader    Replacing the Right Speaker Grill and Fingerprint Reader   Removing the Right Speaker Grill and Fingerprint Reader     1. Follow the proced...

  Replacing the Right Speaker Grill and Fingerprint Reader   Hard drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard drive.   1. Connect the fingerprint reader cable. Press along the cable to seal the cable into the palm rest.   2. Snap the speaker/fingerprint reader grill into place...

Back to Contents Page   System Board Assembly Dell Precision™ 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 computer. The replacement ki...

  25. Remove five M2.5 x 5-mm screws labeled with white arrows from the system board.   26. Pull out on the top, left corner of the base assembly to release the DC, USB, and serial connectors.   27. Lift the top, right edge of the system board to disconnect the it from the I/O board, then carefully ...

Back to Contents Page   Troubleshooting Dell Precision™ Service Manual     Troubleshooting Tools    Solving Problems    Dell™ Technical Update Service    Troubleshooting Tools   Diagnostic Lights   Your computer has three keyboard status lights located above the keyboard. During normal operation, th...

  2. Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press <Enter> to start the search.   3. In the Fix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter .   4. In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, select the option that best describes the problem, and click Next to follow the remaining tr...

Diagnostics Main Menu ).   6. After all tests have completed, close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu.   7. Close the Main Menu window to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer.   Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media Before running ...

Press <Tab> to select the test you want to run and then press <Enter>. After Test System is selected, the following menu appears: For any problem encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of the problem. Write down the error code and problem descri...

Windows Vista : 1.   Click Start ® Control Panel ® Programs ® Programs and Features . 2.   Select the program you want to remove. 3.   Click Uninstall . 4.   See the program documentation for installation instructions.   drive letter :\ is not accessible. The device is not ready — The drive cannot r...

l   Insert a bootable floppy disk and restart the computer.   Clean the drive or disk — For information on cleaning your computer, see the Dell™ Technology Guide on your computer or at support.dell.com .   Check the cable connections   Run the Hardware Troubleshooter — See Hardware Troubleshooter . ...

4.   Follow the instructions on the screen.   IEEE 1394 Device Problems     Ensure that the cable for the IEEE 1394 device is properly inserted into the device and into the connector on the computer   Ensure that the IEEE 1394 device is enabled in system setup —   For more information on using the s...

1.   Press <Ctrl><Shift><Esc> simultaneously to access the Task Manager. 2.   Click the Applications tab. 3.   Click to select the program that is no longer responding. 4.   Click End Task .   A program crashes repeatedly   Check the software documentation — If necessary, uninstall...

l   Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you are not using to see if that resolves the problem. l   See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. If necessary, install additional memory (see Replacing a Memory Module ). l   Reseat the memory modules (see Memory ...

that the sound is not muted.   Video and Display Problems     Check the diagnostic lights — See Diagnostic Lights .   Check the display settings — See the Dell™ Technology Guide  on your computer or at support.dell.com .   Adjust the Windows display settings —   Windows XP: 1.   Click Start ® Contro...

Back to Contents Page   WLAN Card Dell Precision™ Service Manual     Removing a WLAN Card    Replacing a WLAN Card   Your computer supports a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) card. If you ordered a WLAN card with your computer, the card is already installed.   Removing a WLAN Card   1. Follow the ...

Back to Contents Page   WPAN/UWB Card Dell Precision™ Service Manual    Removing a WPAN/UWB Card    Replacing a WPAN/UWB Card   Your computer supports a Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN/UWB) card. If you ordered a WPAN/UWB card with your computer, the card is already installed.   Removing a WPAN...

  Replacing a WPAN/UWB Card   1. Slide the WPAN/UWB card into the connector at a 30-degree angle to the system board.   2. Press the card down onto the alignment post and hold in position.   3. Install the M2 x 3-mm screw to secure the WPAN/UWB card.   4. Connect the blue antenna cable to the WPAN/U...

Back to Contents Page   WWAN Card Dell Precision™ Service Manual    Removing a WWAN Card    Replacing a WWAN Card   Your computer supports a Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) card. If you ordered a WWAN card with your computer, the card is already installed.   Removing a WWAN Card   1. Follow the pr...