Dell M1330 Service Manual
Dell XPS M1330 Service Manual
Dell™ XPS™ M1330 Service Manual
Before You Begin
Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
Hard Drive
Memory
Coin-Cell Battery
Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover
Keyboard
Communication Cards
Display Assembly
LCD Camera (optional)
Model PP25L
Palm Rest
Wireless Sniffer Board
Optical Drive
ExpressCard Reader
Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Processor
Speaker
System Board
Flashing the BIOS
Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the
problem.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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SIG, Inc. and is used by Dell under license. Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation; Microsoft, Windows, and
Windows Vista are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
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Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.
July 2007 Rev. A00
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Before You Begin
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Recommended Tools
Turning Off Your Computer
Before Working Inside Your Computer
This section provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each
procedure assumes that the following conditions exist:
You have performed the steps in Turning Off Your Computer and Before Working Inside Your Computer.
You have read the safety information in the Dell™ Product Information Guide.
A component can be replaced or—if purchased separately—installed by performing the removal procedure in reverse
order.
Recommended Tools
The procedures in this document may require the following tools:
Small flat-blade screwdriver
Phillips screwdriver
Hex nut driver
Flash BIOS update program CD
Turning Off Your Computer
NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your
computer.
1. Save and close all open files and exit all open programs.
2. Click the Windows Vista Start button
corner of the Start menu as shown below, and then click Shut Down.
, in the lower-left corner of the desktop, click the arrow in the lower-right
The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process is complete.
3. Ensure that the computer and all attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not
automatically turn off when you shut down your operating system, press and hold the power button until they turn off.
Before Working Inside Your Computer
Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to ensure your own
personal safety.
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CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components or contacts on a card. Hold a card by
its edges or by its metal mounting bracket. Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by its pins.
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: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, not on the cable itself. Some cables
have connectors with locking tabs; if you are disconnecting this type of cable, press in on the locking tabs before you
disconnect the cable. As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins.
Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer.
1. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched.
2. Turn off your computer (see Turning Off Your Computer).
3. If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with your
docking device for instructions.
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from
the network device.
4. Disconnect all telephone or network cables from the computer.
5. Close the display and turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer.
6. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
1 battery 2 battery-bay release latch
7. Remove the main battery:
a. Slide the battery-bay release latch on the bottom of the computer.
b. Remove the battery from the battery bay.
8. Press the power button to ground the system board.
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Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology: Dell XPS M1330 Service Manual
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Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
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Removing the Bluetooth Card
Replacing the Bluetooth Card
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching
an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer).
NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you
begin working inside the computer.
If you ordered a card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer, it is already installed.
Removing the Bluetooth Card
1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
2. Remove the hinge covers and center control cover (see Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover
3. Disconnect the cable on the card to remove the card from the computer.
).
1 card 2 securing tabs (2)
3 cable
Replacing the Bluetooth Card
1. Replace the card at an angle to slide it under the securing tabs in the card compartment.
2. Connect the cable to the card.
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Hard Drive: Dell XPS M1330 Service Manual
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Hard Drive
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Removing the Hard Drive
CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is hot, do not touch the metal
housing of the hard drive.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer (see Turning Off Your Computer) before removing the hard
drive. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is on or in Sleep state.
NOTICE: Hard drives are extremely fragile. Exercise care when handling the hard drive.
NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell.
NOTE: If you are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell, you need to install an operating system, drivers,
and utilities on the new hard drive (see "Restoring Your Operating System" and "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" in
your Owner's Manual).
Removing the Hard Drive
1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
2. Turn the computer over.
3. Remove the four M3 x 3-mm screws and slide the hard drive away from the bay.
NOTICE: When the hard drive is not in the computer, store it in protective antistatic packaging (see "Protecting
Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the Product Information Guide).
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Replacing the Hard Drive
1. Remove the new drive from its packaging.
Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive.
NOTICE: Use firm and even pressure to slide the drive into place. If you use excessive force, you may damage the
connector.
2. Slide the hard drive into the bay.
3. Replace and tighten the four screws on the hard drive.
4. Install the operating system for your computer, as needed (see "Restoring Your Operating System" in your computer
Owner's Manual).
5. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as needed (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" in your computer
Owner's Manual).
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
Return your old hard drive to Dell in its original, or comparable, foam packaging. Otherwise, the hard drive may be damaged
in transit.
1 foam packaging 2 hard drive
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Memory : Dell XPS M1330 Service Manual
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Memory
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Removing the DIMM 1 Memory Module
Replacing the DIMM 1 Memory Module
Removing the DIMM 2 Memory Module
Replacing the DIMM 2 Memory Module
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide.
You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. See "Specifications" in your
Owner's Manual for information on the memory supported by your computer. Install only memory modules that are intended
for your computer.
NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are covered under your computer warranty.
Your computer has two user-accessible SODIMM sockets that can be accessed from the bottom of the computer.
NOTICE: If you need to install memory modules in two connectors, install a memory module in the connector labeled
"DIMM1" before you install a module in the connector labeled "DIMM2."
Removing the DIMM 1 Memory Module
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching
an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer).
NOTICE: If a memory module is installed in the DIMM 2 connector, remove it prior to removing the memory module
from the DIMM 1 connector. Failure to do so could result in damaging both memory modules.
1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin
2. Turn the computer over and loosen the three captive screws along with the M2.5 x 5-mm screw. Remove the module
cover.
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1 M2.5 x 5-mm screw 2 captive screws (3)
3 module cover
NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the memory module
securing clips.
3. Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the
module pops up.
4. Remove the module from the connector.
1 upper memory module connector 2 securing clips (2)
3 memory module (DIMM 1)
Replacing the DIMM 1 Memory Module
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NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching
an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer).
1. Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the connector slot.
2. Slide the module firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and rotate the module down until it clicks into place. If you
do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it.
NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot. No error message indicates this
failure.
1 tab 2 notch
3. Replace the module cover.
4. Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet.
5. Turn on the computer.
As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information.
To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer, click Start
Information.
® Help and Support® Dell System
Removing the DIMM 2 Memory Module
The DIMM 2 memory module is located directly above the DIMM 1 memory module located on the bottom of the computer.
1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin
2. Turn the computer over and loosen the three captive screws along with the M2.5 x 5-mm screw. Remove the module
cover.
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1 M2.5 x 5-mm screw 2 captive screws (3)
NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the memory module
securing clips.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching
an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer).
3. Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the
module pops up.
4. Remove the module from the connector.
1 lower memory module connector 2 securing clips (2)
3 memory module (DIMM 2)
Replacing the DIMM 2 Memory Module
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NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching
an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer).
1. Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the connector slot.
2. Slide the module firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and rotate the module down until it clicks into place. If you
do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it.
NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot. No error message indicates this
failure.
1 tab 2 notch
NOTICE: If the cover is difficult to close, remove the module and reinstall it. Forcing the cover to close may damage
your computer.
3. Replace the module cover.
4. Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet.
5. Turn on the computer.
As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information.
To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer, click Start ® Help and Support® Dell System
Information.
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Coin-Cell Battery: Dell XPS M1330 Service Manual
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Coin-Cell Battery
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Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching
an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer).
NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you
begin working inside the computer.
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
2. Turn the computer over.
3. Turn the computer over and loosen the three captive screws along with the M2.5 x 5-mm screw. Remove the module
cover.
1 M2.5 x 5-mm screw 2 captive screws (3)
3 module cover
4. Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable from the system board.
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1 coin-cell battery 2 cable connector
5. Slide the coin-cell battery from under the antenna cables and remove the battery from the computer.
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Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover: Dell XPS M1330 Service Manual
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Removing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover
Replacing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching
an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer).
NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you
begin working inside the computer.
Removing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover
1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
2. Turn the computer over and remove the two M2 x 3-mm screws that secure the center control cover.
3. Turn the computer top side up, and open the display as far as it will open.
4. Remove the hinge covers from each side of the computer.
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1 center control cover 2 hinge cover (2)
5. Ease the center control cover up, and remove the cable that attaches it to the system board.
NOTICE: Be extremely careful when removing the center control cover. The cover along with the cable that attaches
to it are very fragile.
1 center control cover
6. Remove the keyboard (see Keyboard
7. Using your fingernail, pull the cable release tabs forward and remove the center control cover cable.
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1 cable release tabs (2) 2 center control cover cable
Replacing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover
1. Reconnect the cable that attaches the center control cover to the system board, and snap the center control cover in
place.
2. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard).
3. Replace the hinge covers.
4. Turn the computer over and replace the two M2 x 3-mm screws that secure the center control cover to the computer
base.
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