Page 2 - Before You Begin; Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell Precision™ M70 Service Manual Preparing to Work Inside the Computer Recommended Tools Computer Orientation Screw Identification Preparing to Work Inside the Computer 1. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent scratchin...
Page 6 - Flashing the BIOS
Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell Precision™ M70 Service Manual 1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is installed properly. 2. Insert the flash BIOS update program floppy or CD and turn on the computer. Follow the instructions that appear on the scre...
Page 7 - Internal Card With Bluetooth; Removing the Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology Dell Precision™ M70 Service Manual If you ordered an internal card with Bluetooth ® wireless technology with your computer, the card is already installed. Removing the Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 1. Follow...
Page 9 - Center Control Cover
Back to Contents Page Center Control Cover Dell Precision™ M70 Service Manual 1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2. Turn the computer top-side up and open it. 3. Remove the center control cover: a. Open the display all the way (180 degrees) s...
Page 12 - Microprocessor Module; Removing the Microprocessor Module
Back to Contents Page Microprocessor Module Dell Precision™ M70 Service Manual Removing the Microprocessor Module 1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2. Remove the display assembly . 3. Remove the keyboard . 4. Remove the palm rest . 5. Re...
Page 14 - Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly; Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Back to Contents Page Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Dell Precision™ M70 Service Manual Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly 1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2. Remove the display assembly . 3. Remove the keyboard ....
Page 15 - Installing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Installing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly 1. Place the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly directly down onto the system board. Push straight down. 2. Tighten the four captive screws, labeled "1" through "4," in consecutive order. Back to Contents Page
Page 16 - Display Assembly
Back to Contents Page Display Assembly Dell Precision™ M70 Service Manual Display Assembly Display Bezel Display Panel Display Assembly 1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2. Turn the computer over and remove the two M2.5 x 8-mm screws ...
Page 17 - Display Bezel
Display Bezel 1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2. Remove the display assembly . 3. Use a plastic scribe to pry the six round display bumpers out of the screw holes located on the front of the bezel. Do not remove the oval bumpers. 4. Remove...
Page 18 - Display Panel
Display Panel 1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2. Remove the center control cover . 3. Remove the display assembly . 4. Remove the display bezel . 5. Remove the eight M2 x 3-mm screws from sides of the display panel. 6. Remove the M2 x ...
Page 20 - Fans; Removing the Microprocessor Fan
Back to Contents Page Fans Dell Precision™ M70 Service Manual Removing the Microprocessor Fan 1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2. Remove the display assembly . 3. Remove the keyboard . 4. Remove the palm rest . 5. Remove the M2.5 x 5-mm...
Page 22 - Hard Drive; Removing the Hard Drive and Carrier; Removing the Hard Drive From the Carrier
Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell Precision™ M70 Service Manual Removing the Hard Drive and Carrier 1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2. Turn the computer over. Use a standard #1 Phillips screwdriver to remove the two M3 x 3- mm screws. ...
Page 24 - Keyboard
Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell Precision™ M70 Service Manual 1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2. Turn the computer top-side up and open it. 3. Remove the center control cover . 4. Remove the keyboard: a. Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm sc...
Page 26 - Palm Rest
Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell Precision™ M70 Service Manual 1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2. Remove the display assembly . 3. Remove the keyboard . 4. Remove the 13 M2.5 x 8-mm screws from the bottom of the computer. 5. Remove t...
Page 28 - PC Card Reader; Removing the PC Card Reader
Back to Contents Page PC Card Reader Dell Precision™ M70 Service Manual Removing the PC Card Reader 1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2. Remove the display assembly . 3. Remove the keyboard . 4. Remove the palm rest . 5. Remove the four ...
Page 29 - Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors; USB Connector
Back to Contents Page Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors Dell Precision™ M70 Service Manual USB Connector Video Connector S-Video TV-Out Connector Serial Connector USB Connector Video Connector S-Video TV-Out Connector Pin Signal 1 USB5V+ 2 USBP – 3 USBP+ 4 GND Pin Signal...
Page 30 - Serial Connector
Serial Connector Back to Contents Page S-Video Pin Signal 1 GND 2 GND 3 DLUMA-L 4 DCRMA-L Composite Video Pin Signal 5 SP_DIF 6 DCMPS-L 7 SP_DIF Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 DCD 6 DSR 2 RXDA 7 RTS 3 TXDA 8 CTS 4 DTR 9 RI 5 GND
Page 31 - Smart Card Reader; Removing the Smart Card Reader
Back to Contents Page Smart Card Reader Dell Precision™ M70 Service Manual Removing the Smart Card Reader 1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2. Remove the display assembly . 3. Remove the keyboard . 4. Remove the palm rest . 5. Locate the...
Page 32 - Speakers
Back to Contents Page Speakers Dell Precision™ M70 Service Manual 1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2. Remove the coin-cell battery. 3. Remove the display assembly . 4. Remove the keyboard . 5. Remove the palm rest . 6. Remove the M2.5 x...
Page 33 - System Board; Removing the System Board
Back to Contents Page System Board Dell Precision™ M70 Service Manual 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 computer. The replacement kit for the system board includes a CD that provides a ...
Page 35 - Installing the System Board
c. After the connectors are dislodged, lift the board out of the base. Installing the System Board 1. Perform all the steps in " Removing the System Board " in reverse order. 2. Turn on the computer. 3. Insert the floppy or CD that accompanied the replacement system board into the ...
Page 36 - System Components
Back to Contents Page System Components Dell Precision™ M70 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 otherwise n...
Page 38 - Memory Modules; Memory Module DIMM B
Back to Contents Page Memory Modules, Mini PCI Card, Modem, and Devices Dell Precision™ M70 Service Manual Memory Modules Mini PCI Card Modem Devices Memory Modules The computer has two memory slots, DIMM A and DIMM B. DIMM A (under the keyboard) holds the basic memory module as conf...
Page 39 - DIMM A Memory Module
4. Ground yourself and install the new memory module: a. Align the notch in the module with the slot in the center of the connector. b. Slide the edge of the module firmly into the connector, and rotate the module down until you feel a click. If you do not feel the click, remove the module and...
Page 40 - When You Have Installed the Memory Module(s); If You Are Replacing Memory; Mini PCI Card
5. Ground yourself and install the new memory module: a. Align the notch in the module with the slot in the center of the connector. b. Slide the edge of the module firmly into the connector, and rotate the module down until you feel a click. If you do not feel the click, remove the module and...
Page 42 - Modem
4. To install the Mini PCI card, align the Mini PCI card with the connector at a 45-degree angle, and press the Mini PCI card firmly into the connector. Press down until you feel a click. 5. Connect the antenna cables to the Mini PCI card. 6. Replace the cover and tighten the screw. Modem ...
Page 43 - Devices; If the Device Screw Is Not Installed
4. If you are installing a modem, connect the modem cable to the modem. 5. Align the modem with the screw hole, and press the modem into the connector directly over the connector on the system board. 6. Replace the M2 x 3mm modem screw and secure the modem to the system board. 7. Replace the...
Page 44 - If the Device Screw Is Installed
2. Pull the device by the latch release to remove the device from the module bay. If the Device Screw Is Installed 1. If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions. 2. Close the display and turn...
Page 46 - Video Card Assembly; Removing the Video Card Assembly
Back to Contents Page Video Card Assembly Dell Precision™ M70 Service Manual Removing the Video Card Assembly 1. Follow the instructions in " Preparing to Work Inside the Computer ." 2. Remove the display assembly . 3. Remove the keyboard . 4. Remove the palm rest . 5. Loosen...