Page 2 - Base
Back to Contents Page Base Dell Precision™ M65 Mobile Workstation Service Manual 1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove the hard drive (see Hard Drive ). 3. Remove the hinge cover (see Hinge Cover ). 4. Remove the internal card with Bluetooth ® w...
Page 3 - Battery Latch
Back to Contents Page Battery Latch Dell Precision™ M65 Mobile Workstation Service Manual 1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove the hard drive (see Hard Drive ). 3. Remove the hinge cover (see Hinge Cover ). 4. Remove the keyboard (see Keyboard )...
Page 4 - Before You Begin; Recommended Tools; Before Working Inside Your Computer
Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell Precision™ M65 Mobile Workstation Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer Computer Orientation Screw Identification This chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the com...
Page 7 - Internal Card with Bluetooth
Back to Contents Page Internal Card with Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology Dell Precision™ M65 Mobile Workstation Service Manual If you ordered an internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer, it is already installed. 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Re...
Page 9 - System Components
Back to Contents Page System Components Dell Precision™ M65 Mobile Workstation Service Manual Back to Contents Page CAUTION: 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. NOTI...
Page 10 - Processor Module; Removing the Processor Module
Back to Contents Page Processor Module Dell Precision™ M65 Mobile Workstation Service Manual Removing the Processor Module Installing the Processor Module Removing the Processor Module 1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove the hinge cover (se...
Page 12 - Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Back to Contents Page Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Dell Precision™ M65 Mobile Workstation Service Manual 1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove the hinge cover (see Hinge Cover ). 3. Remove the keyboard (see Keyboard ). 4. Remove the display...
Page 13 - Display Assembly; Removing the Display Assembly
Back to Contents Page Display Assembly Dell Precision™ M65 Mobile Workstation Service Manual Removing the Display Assembly Removing the Display Bezel Removing the Display Panel Installing the Display Panel Removing the Display-Panel Side Brackets Removing the Display Latch Remo...
Page 14 - Removing the Display Bezel
10. From the back of the computer, remove the two screws. 11. Turn the computer top-side up and open the display. 12. Lift the display assembly out of the computer base. Removing the Display Bezel 1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove the displ...
Page 15 - Removing the Display Panel; Installing the Display Panel
5. Starting from the sides of the display panel, use your fingers to separate the bezel from the top cover and lift the bezel away from the top cover. Removing the Display Panel 1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove the display assembly (see Removi...
Page 18 - Fan
Back to Contents Page Fan Dell Precision™ M65 Mobile Workstation Service Manual 1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove the hard drive (see Hard Drive ). 3. Remove the memory module(s) (see Memory ). 4. Remove any installed wireless communications ...
Page 19 - Flashing the BIOS; Flashing the BIOS From a CD
Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell Precision™ M65 Mobile Workstation 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 prog...
Page 20 - Hard Drive
Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell Precision™ M65 Mobile Workstation Service Manual To replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay: 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Turn the computer upside-down, and remove the two screws that secure the hard drive. 3. Remove the two...
Page 22 - Hinge Cover
Back to Contents Page Hinge Cover Dell Precision™ M65 Mobile Workstation Service Manual 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Turn the computer top-side up, and then open the display all the way (180 degrees) so that it rests on your work surface. 3. Insert a scribe in the inde...
Page 23 - Keyboard
Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell Precision™ M65 Mobile Workstation Service Manual 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the hinge cover (see Hinge Cover ). 3. Remove the three screws at the top of the keyboard. 4. Rotate the keyboard forward and lay it on the palm...
Page 24 - Memory; To install a memory module in DIMM A:
Back to Contents Page Memory Dell Precision™ M65 Mobile Workstation Service Manual The computer has two memory slots, DIMM A and DIMM B. DIMM A is located on top of the computer under the keyboard, and DIMM B is located on the bottom of the computer under the memory module cover. DIMM A holds th...
Page 25 - To install a memory module in DIMM B:
7. Replace the keyboard (see Keyboard ). 8. Replace the hinge cover ( Hinge Cover ). 9. Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet. 10. Turn on the computer. As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automati...
Page 27 - Communications Cards; Wireless Cards; Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Cards
Back to Contents Page Communications Cards Dell Precision™ M65 Mobile Workstation Service Manual Wireless Cards Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card Wireless Cards If you ordered a wireless LAN or WAN card with your computer, the card is already installed. Wireless Local Area Network ...
Page 28 - Mobile Broadband Cards
c. Lift the card out of its connector. 6. Install the card: a. Move any antenna cables out of the way to make space for the WLAN card. b. Align the card with the connector at a 45-degree angle, and press the card into the connector until it clicks. 7. Connect the antenna cables to the WLAN...
Page 31 - Modem
Back to Contents Page Modem Dell Precision™ M65 Mobile Workstation Service Manual 1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove the hinge cover (see Hinge Cover ). 3. Remove the keyboard (see Keyboard ). 4. Remove the display assembly (see Display Assemb...
Page 32 - Palm Rest
Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell Precision™ M65 Mobile Workstation Service Manual 1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove the hinge cover (see Hinge Cover ). 3. Remove any devices installed in the media bay. 4. Remove the keyboard (see Keyboard...
Page 34 - PC Card Reader
Back to Contents Page PC Card Reader Dell Precision™ M65 Mobile Workstation Service Manual 1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer . 2. Remove the hinge cover (see Hinge Cover ). 3. Remove the keyboard (see Keyboard ). 4. Remove the display assembly (see Displ...
Page 35 - Pinout Assignments for I/O Connectors; USB Connector
Back to Contents Page Pinout Assignments for I/O Connectors Dell Precision™ M65 Mobile Workstation Service Manual USB Connector Video Connector USB Connector Video Connector Back to Contents Page Pin Signal 1 USB5V+ 2 USBP – 3 USBP+ 4 GND Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 CRT_R 9 5V+...
Page 36 - System Board; Removing the System Board
Back to Contents Page System Board Dell Precision™ M65 Mobile Workstation Service Manual Removing the System Board Installing the System Board Removing 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 ...
Page 37 - Installing the System Board
15. Lift the system board out and away from the base. Installing the System Board 1. Perform all the steps in Removing the System Board in reverse order. 2. Insert the battery into the battery bay. 3. Connect the AC adapter to the computer and to an electrical outlet. 4. Turn on the comp...