Dell M6700 - User Manual

2 Removing and Installing Components This section provides detailed information on how to remove or install the components from your computer. Removing the Secure Digital (SD) Card 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Press in on the SD card to release it from the comp...

4. Flip and remove the base cover from the computer. Installing the Base Cover 1. Slide in and place the base cover to align with the screw holes correctly on the computer. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the base cover to the computer. 3. Install the battery. 4. Follow the procedures in After Worki...

5. Remove the screws that secure the drive-latch bracket to the optical drive and remove the bracket. Installing the Optical Drive 1. Tighten the screws to secure the drive-latch bracket to the optical drive. 2. Slide the optical drive into its slot and tighten the screw to secure the optical drive ...

Removing the Primary Hard Drive 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the:a) batteryb) base cover 3. Remove the screws that secure the primary hard drive to the computer. Slide the primary hard -drive latch to the unlock position and pull out the hard drive from ...

Installing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Replace the coin-cell battery in its slot in the computer. 2. Connect the coin-cell battery cable. 3. Install the:a) base coverb) battery 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Processor Fan 1. Follow the procedures in Before ...

Installing the Keyboard 1. Connect the keyboard-data cable to the system board. NOTE: Ensure that you fold the keyboard-data cable in perfect alignment. 2. Press the keyboard in its compartment. 3. Tighten the screws to secure the keyboard to the computer. 4. Press over the cross section of the foll...

Removing the Bluetooth Module 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the:a) batteryb) base cover 3. Disconnect and un-route the bluetooth cable. Slide the bluetooth door upward to release it. 4. Remove the bluetooth module from the computer. Remove the screw that ...

Installing the Display Bezel 1. Slide in the display bezel from the bottom and press on the display bezel. 2. Work around the entire bezel until it snaps onto the display assembly. 3. Install the battery. 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. 31

Installing the Palmrest 1. Align the palmrest to its original position on the computer and press on the positions indicated until it snaps in place. 2. Tighten the screw that secures the palmrest to the computer. 3. Connect the following cables:a) bluetooth moduleb) power buttonc) touchpadd) media b...

Removing the ExpressCard Module 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the:a) ExpressCardb) batteryc) base coverd) keyboard trime) keyboardf) optical driveg) primary and secondary hard drive h) palm rest 3. Disconnect the :a) ExpressCard cable from the system boar...

Installing the Processor 1. Align the notches on the processor and the socket, and insert the processor into the socket. 2. Rotate the processor cam lock in a clockwise direction. 3. Install the:a) heat sinkb) processor fanc) palm restd) primary and secondary hard drive e) optical drivef) keyboardg)...

4. Remove the video-card heatsink from the computer. Installing the Video-Card Heatsink 1. Place the heatsink on its original position in the computer. 2. Tighten the captive screws to secure the heatsink. 3. Install the:a) heatsinkb) video-card fanc) palmrestd) primary and secondary hard drive e) o...

a) batteryb) base coverc) keyboard trimd) keyboarde) optical drivef) primary and secondary hard drive g) palmresth) display assemblyi) display bezel 3. Remove the screw that secures the left display hinge to the computer. 4. Remove the left display hinge and the left hinge tower from the computer. 5...

9. Remove the system board from the computer. Installing the System Board 1. Align the system board into its original position on the computer. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the system board to the computer. 3. Connect the following cables: 56

a) switch boardb) power connectorc) LVDSd) camerae) coin-cell batteryf) processor fan 4. Install all the mini-cards (if available). 5. Place the LVDS cable bracket in its original position on the computer and tighten the screws to secure it to the computer. 6. Install the:a) I/O boardb) video cardc)...

Installing the Power Connector Port 1. Insert the power-connector port in its slot and connect the power-connector cable to the system board. 2. Install the:a) display assemblyb) I/O boardc) palmrestd) primary and secondary hard drive e) optical drivef) keyboardg) keyboard trimh) base coveri) batter...

Installing the Switch Board 1. Align the switch board to its original position on the computer. 2. Tighten the screws to secure the switch board to the computer. 3. Connect the switch-board cable to the system board and secure it through the routing channel. 4. Install the:a) palmrestb) primary and ...

3 System Setup System Setup enables you to manage your computer hardware and specify BIOS ‐ level options. From the System Setup, you can: • Change the NVRAM settings after you add or remove hardware • View the system hardware configuration • Enable or disable integrated devices • Set performance an...

Keys Navigation <Enter> Allows you to select a value in the selected field (if applicable) or follow the link in the field. Spacebar Expands or collapses a drop ‐ down list, if applicable. <Tab> Moves to the next focus area. NOTE: For the standard graphics browser only. <Esc> Moves...

Option DescriptionAll options are enabled by default. Table 11. Maintenance Option Description Service Tag Displays the service tag of your computer. Asset Tag Allows you to create a system asset tag if an asset tag is not already set. This option is not set by default. Table 12. System Logs Option ...

4 Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, run the ePSA diagnostics before contacting Dell for technical assistance. The purpose of running diagnostics is to test your computer's hardware without requiring additional equipment or risking data loss. If you are unable to fix the pro...

5 Troubleshooting Your Computer You can troubleshoot your computer using indicators like Diagnostic Lights, Beep Codes, and Error Messages during the operation of the computer. Device Status Lights Table 13. Device Status Lights Turns on when you turn on the computer and blinks when the computer is ...

Battery Status Lights If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the battery light operates as follows: Alternately blinking amber light and white light An unauthenticated or unsupported non-Dell AC adapter is attached to your laptop. Alternately blinking amber light with steady white lig...

6 Specifications Technical Specification NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start (Start icon) → Help and Support, and then select the option to view information about your computer. Table 15. System Information Feature Specif...

7 Getting Help Contacting Dell NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country ...