Before Working Inside Your Computer............................................................................................................................... 6
Turning Off Your Computer..................................................................................................................................................7
After Working Inside Your Computer.................................................................................................................................. 7
Removing the Secure Digital (SD) Card.............................................................................................................................9
Installing the SD Card............................................................................................................................................................9
Removing the ExpressCard..................................................................................................................................................9
Installing the ExpressCard.................................................................................................................................................... 9
Removing the Battery...........................................................................................................................................................9
Installing the Battery............................................................................................................................................................10
Removing the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card...................................................................................................10
Installing the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card...................................................................................................... 11
Removing the Base Cover................................................................................................................................................... 11
Installing the Base Cover.....................................................................................................................................................12
Removing the Keyboard Trim............................................................................................................................................. 12
Installing the Keyboard Trim............................................................................................................................................... 13
Removing the Keyboard......................................................................................................................................................14
Installing the Keyboard........................................................................................................................................................ 16
Removing the Primary Memory..........................................................................................................................................17
Installing the Primary Memory............................................................................................................................................ 17
Removing the Secondary Memory.....................................................................................................................................17
Installing the Secondary Memory.......................................................................................................................................18
Removing the Optical Drive................................................................................................................................................ 18
Installing the Optical Drive.................................................................................................................................................. 19
Removing the Hard Drive....................................................................................................................................................19
Installing the Hard Drive..................................................................................................................................................... 20
Removing the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card........................................................................................... 21
Installing the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card............................................................................................. 21
Removing Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Card (Optional)..............................................................................21
Installing the Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Card (Optional).........................................................................22
Removing the Bluetooth Module.......................................................................................................................................22
Installing the Bluetooth Module......................................................................................................................................... 23
Removing the Processor Fan.............................................................................................................................................23
Installing the Processor Fan............................................................................................................................................... 24
Removing the Video-Card Fan.......................................................................................................................................... 24
Installing the Video-Card Fan.............................................................................................................................................24
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery........................................................................................................................................25
Installing the Coin-Cell Battery.......................................................................................................................................... 25
Removing the Palmrest...................................................................................................................................................... 25
Installing the Palmrest.........................................................................................................................................................28
Removing the ExpressCard Module..................................................................................................................................29
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Installing the ExpressCard Module....................................................................................................................................30
Removing The Heat Sink....................................................................................................................................................30
Installing the Heat Sink........................................................................................................................................................ 31
Removing the Processor.....................................................................................................................................................31
Installing the Processor.......................................................................................................................................................32
Removing the Video-Card Heat Sink................................................................................................................................32
Installing the Video-Card Heat Sink.................................................................................................................................. 34
Removing the Video Card.................................................................................................................................................. 34
Installing the Video Card.....................................................................................................................................................34
Removing the Input/Output (I/O) Board........................................................................................................................ 35
Installing the I/O Board.......................................................................................................................................................36
Removing the Switch Board.............................................................................................................................................. 36
Installing the Switch Board.................................................................................................................................................37
Removing the Unified Security Hub (USH) Board.......................................................................................................... 37
Installing the USH Board.....................................................................................................................................................38
Removing the Display Assembly........................................................................................................................................38
Installing the Display Assembly.......................................................................................................................................... 40
Removing the Hinge Cover.................................................................................................................................................41
Installing the Hinge Cover................................................................................................................................................... 41
Removing the System Board............................................................................................................................................. 42
Installing the System Board................................................................................................................................................44
Removing the Power-Connector Port............................................................................................................................. 45
Installing the Power-Connector Port................................................................................................................................45
Removing the Display Bezel...............................................................................................................................................46
Installing the Display Bezel..................................................................................................................................................47
Removing the Display Panel...............................................................................................................................................48
Installing the Display Panel................................................................................................................................................. 49
Removing the Camera........................................................................................................................................................50
Installing the Camera.......................................................................................................................................................... 50
3 System Setup.............................................................................................................................51
System Setup Options........................................................................................................................................................52
Updating the BIOS ............................................................................................................................................................. 57
5 Troubleshooting Your Computer.................................................................................................. 61
Device Status Lights............................................................................................................................................................61
Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to ensure your personal safety.
Unless otherwise noted, each procedure included in this document assumes that the following conditions exist:
•You have read the safety information that shipped with your computer.
•A component can be replaced or--if purchased separately--installed by performing the removal procedure in reverse order.
NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For
additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and
simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and
support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow
the safety instructions that came with the product.
1
CAUTION: 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.
CAUTION: 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.
CAUTION: 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.
NOTE: The color of your computer and certain components may appear differently than shown in this document.
To avoid damaging your computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer.
1. Ensure that your 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) such as the optional Media Base or Battery Slice, undock it.
CAUTION:
the network device.
4. Disconnect all network cables from the computer.
5. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
6. Close the display and turn the computer upside-down on a flat work surface.
NOTE:
To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from
To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer.
7. Remove the main battery.
8. Turn the computer top-side up.
9. Open the display.
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10. Press the power button to ground the system board.
CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening
the display.
CAUTION: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface,
such as the metal at the back of the computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to
dissipate static electricity, which could harm internal components.
11. Remove any installed ExpressCards or Smart Cards from the appropriate slots.
Recommended Tools
The procedures in this document may require the following tools:
•Small flat-blade screwdriver
•#0 Phillips screwdriver
•#1 Phillips screwdriver
•Small plastic scribe
Turning Off Your Computer
CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your
computer.
1. Shut down the operating system:
•In Windows 8:
•Using a touch-enabled device:
a. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, opening the Charms menu and select Settings.
b. Select the and then select Shut down
•Using a mouse:
a. Point to upper-right corner of the screen and click Settings.
b. Click the and select Shut down.
•In Windows 7:
a. Click Start.
b. Click Shut Down.
or
a. Click Start.
b. Click the arrow in the lower-right corner of the Start menu as shown below, and then click Shut Down..
2. 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 for about 4 seconds to turn them off.
After Working Inside Your Computer
After you complete any replacement procedure, ensure you connect any external devices, cards, and cables before turning on your
computer.
CAUTION:
batteries designed for other Dell computers.
1. Connect any external devices, such as a port replicator, battery slice, or media base, and replace any cards, such as an ExpressCard.
2. Connect any telephone or network cables to your computer.
To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. Do not use
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CAUTION: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the
computer.
3. Replace the battery.
4. Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets.
5. Turn on your computer.
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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 computer. Slide the SD card out of the computer.
Installing the SD Card
1. Push in the SD card into its slot until it clicks into place.
2. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the ExpressCard
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Press in on the ExpressCard to release it from the computer. Slide the ExpressCard out of the computer.
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Installing the ExpressCard
1. Slide the ExpressCard into its slot until it clicks into place.
2. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the Battery
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Slide the release latch to unlock the battery.
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3. Flip and remove the battery from the computer.
Installing the Battery
1. Slide the battery into its slot until it clicks into place.
2. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM)
Card
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the battery.
3. Slide the SIM card out from the slot .
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Installing the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM)
Card
1. Push in the SIM card into its slot.
2. Install the battery.
3. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the Base Cover
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the battery.
3. Remove the screws that secure the base cover to the computer. Press the rubber tabs towards the rear of the computer to
disengage the base cover.
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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 Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the Keyboard Trim
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the battery.
3. Pry up the keyboard trim starting from the top-inner edge.
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4. Pry up the bottom edge of the keyboard trim from the top-inner edge.
Installing the Keyboard Trim
1. Toe-in the keyboard trim from the front and align it to its original position on the computer. Ensure that the hard-tab on the left corner
snaps into place.
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2. Press along the sides of the keyboard trim until it snaps in place.
3. Install the battery.
4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the Keyboard
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the:
a) battery
b) keyboard trim
3. Remove the screws that secure the keyboard to the computer.
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4. Starting from the bottom of the keyboard, separate the keyboard from the computer and flip the keyboard over.
5. Disconnect the keyboard-data cable from the system board and remove the keyboard.
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Installing the Keyboard
1. Connect the keyboard-data cable to the system board.
NOTE:
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 following keys to secure the keyboard to the computer:
a) <R> , <T> , <F> and <G> keys
b) over the <9> key
c) NUMLOCK <9> key
Ensure that you fold the keyboard-data cable in perfect alignment.
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5. Install the:
a) keyboard trim
b) battery
6. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the Primary Memory
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the:
a) battery
b) base cover
3. Pry the retention clips away from the primary memory until it pops up. Lift the primary memory and remove it from the computer.
Installing the Primary Memory
1. Insert the primary memory into the memory socket.
2. Press the clips to secure the primary memory to the system board.
3. Install the:
a) base cover
b) battery
4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the Secondary Memory
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
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2. Remove the:
a) battery
b) keyboard trim
c) keyboard
NOTE: The secondary memory is located below the keyboard.
3. Pry the retention clips away from the memory module until it pops up. Lift up the memory module and remove it from the computer.
Installing the Secondary Memory
1. Insert the secondary memory into the memory socket.
2. Press the clips to secure the memory module to the system board.
3. Install the:
a) keyboard
b) keyboard trim
c) battery
4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the Optical Drive
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the:
a) battery
b) base cover
3. Remove the screw that secures the optical drive to the computer.
4. Pry and slide out the optical drive to remove it from the computer.
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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 to the computer.
3. Install the:
a) battery
b) base cover
4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the Hard Drive
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the:
a) battery
b) base cover
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3. Remove the screws that secure the hard drive to the computer. Slide the hard -drive latch to the unlock position and pull out the hard
drive from the computer.
4. Flex the hard-drive bracket outward and pull out the hard drive from the bracket.
NOTE: A rubber filler is installed to the hard-drive bracket for 7 mm hard drives. It is designed to prevent vibrations
and for correct installation of the 7 mm hard drives. 9 mm hard drives do not require the filler when installed into the
hard-drive bracket.
Installing the Hard Drive
1. Engage the hard -drive bracket to the hard drive.
2. Insert the hard drive into its slot in the computer till it clicks in place.
3. Tighten the screws to secure the hard drive to the computer.
4. Install the:
a) base cover
b) battery
5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
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Removing the Wireless Local Area Network
(WLAN) Card
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the:
a) battery
b) base cover
3. Disconnect and un-route the antenna cables connected to the WLAN card. Remove the screw that secures the WLAN card to the
computer. Remove the WLAN card from the computer.
Installing the Wireless Local Area Network
(WLAN) Card
1. Insert the WLAN card in its slot in the computer.
2. Tighten the screw to secure the WLAN card to the computer.
3. Route through the routing channel and connect them to the WLAN card.
4. Install the:
a) base cover
b) battery
5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN)
Card (Optional)
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the:
a) battery
b) base cover
3. Disconnect and un-route and remove the antenna cables connected to the WWAN card. Remove the screw that secures the WWAN
card to the computer. Remove the WWAN card from the computer.
NOTE:
The location of the WWAN card may vary from what is displayed in the illustrations.
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Installing the Wireless Wide Area Network
(WWAN) Card (Optional)
1. Slide the WWAN card in the WWAN card slot.
2. Tighten the screw to secure the WWAN card to the computer.
3. Route the cables through the routing channels and connect them to the WWAN card.
4. Install the:
a) base cover
b) battery
5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the Bluetooth Module
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the:
a) battery
b) 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 secures the bluetooth module in place.
5. Remove the bluetooth module. Disconnect and remove the bluetooth cable from the module.
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Installing the Bluetooth Module
1. Connect the bluetooth cable to the bluetooth module.
2. Tighten the screw to secure the bluetooth module in place.
3. Insert the bluetooth module in its slot and press down the bluetooth door.
4. Route and connect the bluetooth cable.
5. Install the:
a) base cover
b) battery
6. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the Processor Fan
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the:
a) battery
b) base cover
3. Remove the screws that secure the processor fan to the computer. Remove the processor fan from the computer.
4. Disconnect the processor-fan cable.
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Installing the Processor Fan
1. Connect the processor-fan cable.
2. Insert the processor fan into its slot in the computer.
3. Tighten the screws that secure the processor fan to the computer.
4. Install the:
a) base cover
b) battery
5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the Video-Card Fan
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the:
a) battery
b) base cover
3. Remove the screws that secure the video-card fan to the computer. Remove the video-card fan from the computer. Disconnect the
video-card fan cable.
Installing the Video-Card Fan
1. Connect the video-card fan cable.
2. Insert the video-card fan into its slot and tighten the screws to secure it to the computer.
3. Install the:
a) base cover
b) battery
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4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the:
a) battery
b) base cover
3. Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable. Pry the coin-cell battery upward and remove it from the computer.
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 cover
b) battery
4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the Palmrest
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the:
a) battery
b) base cover
c) keyboard trim
d) keyboard
e) optical drive
f) hard drive drive
3. Disconnect the RFID and fingerprint reader cables
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4. Remove the screws that secure the palmrest to the base of the computer.
5. Flip the computer and disconnect the following cables from the system board:
a) media board
b) speaker
c) touchpad
d) power button
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6. Remove the screws that secure the palmrest to the computer and flip it over from the edge.
7. Flip and remove the palmrest from the computer.
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Installing the Palmrest
1. Toe-in the palmrest from the front and align it to its original position on the computer.
2. Press on the positions indicated until it snaps in place.
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3. Connect the following cables to the system board:
a) power button
b) touchpad
c) speaker
d) media board
e) fingerprint
f) RFID
4. Tighten the screws to secure the palmrest to the front of the computer.
5. Tighten the screws to secure the palmrest to the base of the computer.
6. Install the:
a) hard drive
b) optical drive
c) keyboard
d) keyboard trim
e) base cover
f) battery
7. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the ExpressCard Module
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the:
a) ExpressCard
b) battery
c) base cover
d) keyboard trim
e) keyboard
f) optical drive
g) hard drive
h) palm rest
3. Disconnect the :
a) ExpressCard cable from the system board
b) the USH board cable from the USH board (M4700 only)
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4. Remove the screws that secure the ExpressCard module to the computer and remove the ExpressCard module.
Installing the ExpressCard Module
1. Insert the ExpressCard module into its compartment.
2. Tighten the screws to secure the ExpressCard module to the computer
3. Connect the:
a) ExpressCard cable to the system board
b) the USH board cable to the USH board (for M4700 only)
4. Install the:
a) palm rest
b) hard drive
c) optical drive
d) keyboard
e) keyboard trim
f) base cover
g) battery
h) ExpressCard
5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing The Heat Sink
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the:
a) battery
b) base cover
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c) keyboard trim
d) keyboard
e) optical drive
f) hard drive
g) palm rest
h) processor fan
3. Loosen the captive screws that secure the heat sink to the computer. Lift up and remove the heat sink from the computer.
Installing the Heat Sink
1. Replace the heat sink in its slot. Tighten the captive screws to secure the heat sink to the computer.
2. Install the:
a) processor fan
b) palm rest
c) hard drive
d) optical drive
e) keyboard
f) keyboard trim
g) base cover
h) battery
3. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the Processor
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the:
a) battery
b) base cover
c) keyboard trim
d) keyboard
e) optical drive
f) hard drive
g) palm rest
h) processor fan
i) heat sink
3. Rotate the processor cam lock in a counter-clockwise direction. Remove the processor from the computer.
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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 sink
b) processor fan
c) palm rest
d) hard drive
e) optical drive
f) keyboard
g) keyboard trim
h) base cover
i) battery
4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the Video-Card Heat Sink
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the:
a) battery
b) bottom door
c) keyboard trim
d) keyboard
e) optical drive
f) hard drive
g) palm rest
h) video fan
3. Disconnect and un-route any antenna cables connected to installed wireless cards.
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4. Remove the antenna cables from the routing channels.
5. Loosen the captive screws on the heat sink.
6. Remove the video-card heat sink from the computer.
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Installing the Video-Card Heat Sink
1. Slide the heat sink into its original position in the computer.
2. Tighten the captive screws to secure the heat sink.
3. Route and connect the antenna cables to the installed wireless cards.
4. Install the:
a) video fan
b) palm rest
c) hard drive
d) optical drive
e) keyboard
f) keyboard trim
g) bottom door
h) battery
5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the Video Card
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the:
a) battery
b) base cover
c) keyboard trim
d) keyboard
e) optical drive
f) hard drive
g) palm rest
h) video-card fan
i) video-card heat sink
j) heatsink
3. Remove the screws that secure the video card to the computer. Remove the video card from the computer.
Installing the Video Card
1. Insert the video card into its slot in the computer.
2. Tighten the screws to secure it to the computer.
3. Install the:
a) heatsink
b) video-card heat sink
c) video-card fan
d) palm rest
e) hard drive
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f) optical drive
g) keyboard
h) keyboard trim
i) base cover
j) battery
4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the Input/Output (I/O) Board
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the:
a) SD card
b) battery
c) base cover
d) keyboard trim
e) keyboard
f) optical drive
g) hard drive
h) palmrest
3. Disconnect the ExpressCard module connector from the I/O board.
4. Remove the screw that secures the I/O board to the computer. Lift the right edge of the I/O board upwards to disengage the
connector and remove it from computer.
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Installing the I/O Board
1. Connect the I/O board connector and slide the I/O board into its slot in the computer.
2. Tighten the screw to secure the I/O board to the computer.
3. Connect the ExpressCard module connector to the I/O board.
4. Install the:
a) palmrest
b) hard drive
c) optical drive
d) keyboard
e) keyboard trim
f) base cover
g) battery
h) SD card
5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the Switch Board
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the:
a) battery
b) base cover
c) keyboard trim
d) keyboard
e) optical drive
f) hard drive
g) palmrest
3. Disconnect the switch-board cable from the system board and remove it from the latches. Remove the screws that secure the switch
board to the computer and remove it from the computer.
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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) palmrest
b) hard drive
c) optical drive
d) keyboard
e) keyboard trim
f) base cover
g) battery
5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the Unified Security Hub (USH) Board
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the:
a) battery
b) base cover
c) keyboard trim
d) keyboard
e) optical drive
f) hard drive
g) palmrest
3. Disconnect the smart-card and the USH cable from the system board. Remove the screws that secure the USH board to the
computer and remove it from the computer.
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Installing the USH Board
1. Align the USH board to its original position on the computer.
2. Tighten the screws to secure the USH board to the computer.
3. Connect the smart-card and the USH board cables to the system board.
4. Install the:
a) palmrest
b) hard drive
c) optical drive
d) keyboard
e) keyboard trim
f) base cover
g) battery
5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the Display Assembly
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the:
a) battery
b) base cover
c) keyboard trim
d) keyboard
e) optical drive
f) hard drive
g) palmrest
3. Disconnect the antenna cables from the wireless cards, and push them down the routing hole.
4. Flip the computer and pull up the antenna cables through the routing hole.
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5. Flip the computer and remove the screws from the bottom and back of the computer.
6. Remove the screws that secure the low-voltage differential signalling (LVDS) cable bracket. Remove the LVDS cable bracket and
disconnect the LVDS cable and camera cable from the system board.
NOTE:
LVDS cable is available in M4700 without the bracket. LVDS cable bracket is available only in M6700.
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7. Remove the screws that secure the display assembly to the computer. Remove the display assembly from the computer.
Installing the Display Assembly
1. Tighten the screws to secure the display assembly in place.
2. Connect the camera and LVDS cables to the correct connectors on the system board.
3. Place the LVDS cable bracket on the computer and tighten the screws to secure it to the computer.
NOTE:
4. Route the cables through the routing channels.
5. Insert the wireless antenna cables through the routing hole on the chassis.
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6. Tighten the screws at the bottom and back of the computer.
7. Route and connect the antenna cables to their connectors.
8. Install the:
a) palmrest
b) hard drive
c) optical drive
d) keyboard
e) keyboard trim
f) base cover
g) battery
9. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the Hinge Cover
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the:
a) battery
b) base cover
c) keyboard trim
d) keyboard
e) optical drive
f) hard drive
g) palmrest
h) display assembly
3. Remove the screws that secure the hinge cover to the computer. Remove the hinge cover from the computer.
Installing the Hinge Cover
1. Place the hinge cover in its position on the computer.
2. Tighten the screws to secure the hinge cover to the computer.
3. Install the:
a) display assembly
b) palmrest
c) hard drive
d) optical drive
e) keyboard
f) keyboard trim
g) base cover
h) battery
4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
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Removing the System Board
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the:
a) SD card
b) ExpressCard
c) battery
d) base cover
e) keyboard trim
f) keyboard
g) optical drive
h) hard drive
i) primary memory
j) secondary memory
k) processor fan
l) video-card fan
m) palmrest
n) heat sink
o) processor
p) video-card heat sink
q) video card
r) I/O board
s) display assembly
3. Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable.
4. Disconnect the bluetooth cable.
5. Disconnect the USH connector cable.
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6. Disconnect the USH cable.
7. Disconnect the wireless cable.
8. Remove all mini-cards (if available).
9. Remove the screws that secure the system board in place and lift the top edge of the system board to a 20° angle.
10. Disconnect the power connector cable and remove the system board.
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Installing the System Board
1. Connect the power connector cable to the system board.
2. Place the system board in its compartment.
3. Tighten the screws to secure the system board to the computer.
4. Connect the following cables:
a) USH connector
b) bluetooth
c) wireless board connectors
d) coin-cell battery
5. Install the wireless cards (if available).
6. Install the:
a) display assembly
b) I/O board
c) video card
d) video-card heat sink
e) processor
f) heat sink
g) palmrest
h) video-card fan
i) processor fan
j) secondary memory
k) primary memory
l) hard drive
m) optical drive
n) keyboard
o) keyboard trim
p) base cover
q) battery
r) ExpressCard
s) SD card
7. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
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Removing the Power-Connector Port
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the:
a) SD card
b) ExpressCard
c) battery
d) base cover
e) keyboard trim
f) keyboard
g) optical drive
h) hard drive
i) primary memory
j) secondary memory
k) processor fan
l) video-card fan
m) palm rest
n) processor heatsink
o) processor
p) video-card heatsink
q) video card
r) I/O board
s) display assembly
t) system board
3. Un-route and lift up the power-connector cable from the chassis to remove the power-connector port.
Installing the Power-Connector Port
1. Insert the power-connector port in its slot and route the power-connector cable to the chassis.
2. Install the:
a) system board
b) display assembly
c) I/O board
d) video card
e) video-card heat sink
f) processor
g) processor heatsink
h) palm rest
i) video-card fan
j) processor fan
k) secondary memory
l) primary memory
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m) hard drive
n) optical drive
o) keyboard
p) keyboard trim
q) base cover
r) battery
s) ExpressCard
t) SD card
3. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the Display Bezel
1. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the battery.
3. Pry up the bottom edge of the display bezel.
4. Work your way around the sides and top edge of the display bezel and remove the display bezel from the computer .
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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.
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4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the Display Panel
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the:
a) battery
b) display bezel
3. Remove the screw that secures the display panel to the display assembly. Flip the display panel over.
Peel back the adhesive tape that secures the LVDS cable to the display panel.
4.
5. Disconnect the LVDS cable.
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6. Remove the screws that secure the display brackets to the display panel. Remove the display brackets.
7.
Installing the Display Panel
1. Align the display brackets to the display panel.
2. Tighten the screws to secure the display brackets to the display panel.
3. Connect the LVDS cable and affix the adhesive tape.
4. Align the display panel in its original position on the computer.
5. Tighten the screws to secure the display panel to the display assembly.
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6. Install the:
a) display bezel
b) battery
7. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Removing the Camera
1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2. Remove the:
a) battery
b) display bezel
3. Disconnect the camera cable. Remove the screw that secures the camera module to the computer. Remove the camera module from
the computer.
Installing the Camera
1. Place the camera module in its slot on the computer.
2. Tighten the screw to secure the camera module to the computer.
3. Connect the camera cable.
4. Install the:
a) display bezel
b) battery
5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
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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
The following table displays the system setup navigation keys.
NOTE:
start the system.
Table 1. Navigation Keys
KeysNavigation
Up arrowMoves to the previous field.
Down arrowMoves to the next field.
<Enter>Allows you to select a value in the selected field (if applicable) or follow the link in the field.
SpacebarExpands or collapses a drop‐down list, if applicable.
<Tab>Moves to the next focus area.
For most of the system setup options, changes that you make are recorded but do not take effect until you re-
NOTE: For the standard graphics browser only.
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KeysNavigation
<Esc>Moves to the previous page till you view the main screen. Pressing <Esc> in the main screen displays a
message that prompts you to save any unsaved changes and restarts the system.
<F1>Displays the System Setup help file.
System Setup Options
NOTE: Depending on your computer and installed devices, the items listed in this section may or may not appear.
Table 2. General
OptionDescription
System InformationThis section lists the primary hardware features of your computer.
•System Information
•Memory Information
•Processor Information
•Device Information
Battery InformationDisplays the charge status of the battery.
Boot SequenceAllows you to change the order in which the computer attempts to find an operating system. All the
options are selected.
•Diskette Drive
•Internal HDD
•USB Storage Device
•CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive
•Onboard NIC
You can also choose the Boot List option. The options are:
•Legacy (Default Setting)
•UEFI
Date/TimeAllows you to set the date and time.
Table 3. System Configuration
OptionDescription
Integrated NICAllows you to configure the integrated network controller. The options are:
•Disabled
•Enabled
•Enabled w/PXE (Default Setting)
Parallel PortAllows you to define and set how the parallel port on the docking station operates. You can set the
parallel port to:
•Disabled
•AT
•PS2
•ECP
Serial PortIdentifies and defines the serial port settings. You can set the serial port to:
•Disabled
•COM1 (Default Setting)
•COM2
•COM3
•COM4
NOTE: The operating system may allocate resources even if the setting is disabled.
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OptionDescription
SATA OperationAllows you to configure the internal SATA hard-drive controller. The options are:
•Disabled
•ATA
•AHCI
•RAID On (Default Setting)
NOTE: SATA is configured to support RAID mode.
DrivesAllows you to configure the SATA drives on board. The options are:
•SATA-0
•SATA-1
•SATA-3
•SATA-4
•SATA-5
Default Setting: All drives are enabled.
SMART ReportingThis field controls whether hard drive errors for integrated drives are reported during system
startup. This technology is part of the SMART (Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology)
specification.
•Enable SMART Reporting — This option is disabled by default.
USB ConfigurationAllows you to define the USB configuration. The options are:
•Enable Boot Support
•Enable External USB Port
Default Setting: both the options are enabled.
USB PowerShareAllows you to configure the behavior of the USB PowerShare feature. This option is disabled by
default.
•Enable USB PowerShare
Miscellaneous DevicesAllows you enable or disable the various on board devices. The options are:
•Enable Fixed Bay
•Enable Microphone
•Enable ExpressCard
•Enable eSATA Ports
•Enable Camera
•Enable Hard Drive Free Fall Protection
•Enable Media Card and 1394
•Enable Media Card Only
•Disable MC, 1394
Default Setting: The highlighted devices are enabled.
Table 4. Video
OptionDescription
LCD BrightnessAllows you to set the panel brightness when the ambient sensor is Off.
OptimusAllows you to enable or disable the NVIDIA Optimus technology.
•Enable Optimus — Default Setting.
Table 5. Security
OptionDescription
Admin PasswordAllows you to set, change, or delete the administrator (admin) password.
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OptionDescription
NOTE: You must set the admin password before you set the system or hard drive
password.
NOTE: Successful password changes take effect immediately.
NOTE: Deleting the admin password automatically deletes the system password
and the hard drive password.
NOTE: Successful password changes take effect immediately.
Default Setting: Not set
System PasswordAllows you to set, change or delete the system password.
NOTE: Successful password changes take effect immediately.
Default Setting: Not set
Internal HDD-0 PasswordAllows you to set, change, or delete the administrator (admin) password.
Default Setting: Not set
Strong PasswordAllows you to enforce the option to always set strong passwords.
Default Setting: Enable Strong Password is not selected.
Password ConfigurationYou can define the length of your password. Min = 4, Max = 32
Password BypassAllows you to enable or disable the permission to bypass the System and the Internal HDD
password, when they are set. The options are:
•Disabled (Default Setting)
•Reboot bypass
Password ChangeAllows you to enable or disable permissions to set a System password and a Hard Drive
password when the admin password is set.
Default Setting: Allow Non-Admin Password Changes is not selected
Non-Admin Setup ChangesThis option lets you determine whether changes to the setup option are permitted when an
administrator password is set. The option is disabled.
•Allows Wireless Switch Changes
Computrace Allows you to activate or disable the optional Computrace software The options are:
•Deactivate (Default Setting)
•Disable
•Activate
NOTE: The Activate and Disable options will permanently activate or disable the
feature and no further changes will be allowed
CPU XD SupportAllows you to enable the Execute Disable mode of the processor.
Default Setting: Enable CPU XD Support
OROM Keyboard AccessAllows you to set an option to enter the Option ROM Configuration screens using hotkeys
during boot. The options are:
•Enable (Default Setting)
•One Time Enable
•Disable
Admin Setup LockoutAllows you to prevent users from entering Setup when an Administrator password is set.
Default Setting: Disabled
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Table 6. Performance
OptionDescription
Multi Core SupportThis field specifies whether the process will have one or all cores enabled. The performance of
some applications will improve with the additional cores. This option is enabled by default. Allows
you to enable or disable multi-core support for the processor. The options are:
•All (Default Setting)
•1
•2
Intel SpeedStepAllows you to enable or disable the Intel SpeedStep feature.
Default Setting: Enable Intel SpeedStep
C States ControlAllows you to enable or disable the additional processor sleep states.
Default Setting: The options C states, C3, C6, Enhanced C-states, and C7 options are
enabled.
Intel TurboBoostAllows you to enable or disable the Intel TurboBoost mode of the processor.
Default Setting: Enable Intel TurboBoost
Hyper-Thread ControlAllows you to enable or disable the HyperThreading in the processor.
Default Setting: Enabled
Rapid Start TechnologyAllows you to set the Rapid Start Technology feature. This feature is enabled by default. You
can define the Rapid Start timer value.
Table 7. Power Management
OptionDescription
AC BehaviorAllows the computer to power-on automatically, when AC adapter is plugged. The option is
disabled.
•Wake on AC
Auto On TimeAllows you to set the time at which the computer must turn on automatically. The options are:
•Disabled (Default Setting)
•Every Day
•Weekdays
USB Wake SupportAllows you to enable the USB devices to wake the computer from standby mode. The option is
disabled
•Enable USB Wake Support
Wireless Radio ControlAllows you to control the WLAN and WWAN radio. The options are:
•Control WLAN radio
•Control WWAN radio
Default Setting: both the options are disabled.
Wake on LAN/WLANThis option allows the computer to power up from the off state when triggered by a special
LAN signal. Wake-up from the Standby state is unaffected by this setting and must be enabled
in the operating system. This feature only works when the computer is connected to AC power
supply.
•Disabled - Does not allow the system to power on by special LAN signals when it receives a
wake-up signal from the LAN or wireless LAN. (Default Setting)
•LAN Only - Allows the system to be powered on by special LAN signals.
•WLAN Only
•LAN or WLAN
Block SleepAllows you to block the computer from entering into the sleep state. This option is disabled by
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OptionDescription
•Block Sleep (S3)
Primary Battery ConfigurationAllows you to define how to use the battery charge, when AC is plugged in. The options are:
•Standard Charge
•Express Charge
•Predominantly AC use
•Auto Charge (Default Setting)
•Custom Charge — you can set the percentage to which the battery must charge.
NOTE: All charging modes may not be available for all the batteries.
Battery Slice ConfigurationAllows you to define how to charge the battery. The options are:
•Standard Charge
•Express Charge (Default Setting)
Table 8. POST Behavior
OptionDescription
Adapter WarningsAllows you to activate the adapter warning messages when certain power adapters are used.
This option is enabled by default.
•Enable Adapter Warnings
Mouse/TouchpadAllows you to define how the system handles mouse and touchpad input. The options are:
•Serial Mouse
•PS2 Mouse
•Touchpad/PS-2 Mouse (Default Setting)
Numlock EnableSpecifies if the NumLock function can be enabled when the computer boots. This option is
enabled by default.
•Enable Numlock
Fn Key EmulationAllows you to match the <Scroll Lock> key feature of PS-2 keyboard with the <Fn> key feature
in an internal keyboard. This option is enabled by default.
•Enable Fn Key Emulation
Keyboard ErrorsSpecifies whether keyboard related errors are reported when it boots. This option is enabled by
default.
•Enable Keyboard Error Detection
POST HotkeysSpecifies whether the sign-on screen displays a message, that displays the keystroke sequence
required to enter the BIOS Boot Option Menu.
•Enable F12 Boot Option menu — This option is enabled by default.
Table 9. Virtualization Support
OptionDescription
VirtualizationSpecifies whether a Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) can utilize the additional hardware
capabilities provided by Intel Virtualization Technology.
VT for Direct I/OEnables or disables the Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) from utilizing the additional hardware
capabilities provided by Intel Virtualization technology for direct I/O.
•Enable Intel Virtualization Technology for Direct I/O — Default Setting.
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Table 10. Wireless
OptionDescription
Wireless SwitchAllows you to determine which wireless device is controlled by the wireless switch. The options
are:
•WWAN
•Bluetooth
•WLAN
All options are enabled by default.
Wireless Device EnableAllows you to enable or disable the wireless devices. The options are:
•WWAN
•Bluetooth
•WLAN
All options are enabled by default.
Table 11. Maintenance
OptionDescription
Service TagDisplays the service tag of your computer.
Asset TagAllows 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
OptionDescription
BIOS eventsDisplays the system event log and allows you to clear the log.
Thermal EventsDisplays the thermal event logs and allows you to clear the thermal event log.
Power EventsDisplays the power event logs and allows you to clear the power event log.
Updating the BIOS
It is recommended to update your BIOS (system setup), on replacing the system board or if an update is available. For laptops, ensure that
your computer battery is fully charged and connected to a power outlet
1. Re-start the computer.
2. Go to dell.com/support.
3. Enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code and click Submit.
NOTE:
NOTE: If you cannot find your Service Tag, click Detect My Product. Proceed with the instructions on screen.
4. If you are unable to locate or find the Service Tag, click the Product Category of your computer.
5. Choose the Product Type from the list.
6. Select your computer model and the Product Support page of your computer appears.
7. Click Get drivers and click View All Drivers.
The Drivers and Downloads page opens.
8. On the Drivers and Downloads screen, under the Operating System drop-down list, select BIOS.
9. Identify the latest BIOS file and click Download File.
You can also analyze which drivers need an update. To do this for your product, click Analyze System for Updates and follow the
instructions on the screen.
10. Select your preferred download method in the Please select your download method below window; click Download File.
The File Download window appears.
11. Click Save to save the file on your computer.
12. Click Run to install the updated BIOS settings on your computer.
To locate the Service Tag, click Where is my Service Tag?
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系統與設定密碼
您可建立系統密碼與設定密碼以確保電腦的安全。
密碼類型描述
系統密碼您必須輸入此密碼才能登入系統。
設定密碼您必須輸入此密碼才能存取和變更電腦的 BIOS 設定。
警示: 密碼功能為您電腦上的資料提供基本的安全性。
警示: 如果未將電腦上鎖,在無人看管之下,任何人都能存取您電腦上的資料。
備註: 您的電腦出廠時將系統和設定密碼功能預設為停用。
Assigning a System Password and Setup Password
You can assign a new System Password and/or Setup Password or change an existing System Password and/or Setup Password
only when Password Status is Unlocked. If the Password Status is Locked, you cannot change the System Password.
To enter a system setup, press <F2> immediately after a power-on or re-boot.
1. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press <Enter>.
The System Security screen appears.
2. In the System Security screen, verify that Password Status is Unlocked.
3. Select System Password , enter your system password, and press <Enter> or <Tab>.
Use the following guidelines to assign the system password:
•A password can have up to 32 characters.
•The password can contain the numbers 0 through 9.
•Only lower case letters are valid, upper case letters are not allowed.
•Only the following special characters are allowed: space, (”), (+), (,), (-), (.), (/), (;), ([), (\), (]), (`).
Re-enter the system password when prompted.
4. Type the system password that you entered earlier and click OK.
5. Select Setup Password, type your system password and press <Enter> or <Tab>.
A message prompts you to re-type the setup password.
6. Type the setup password that you entered earlier and click OK.
7. Press <Esc> and a message prompts you to save the changes.
8. Press <Y> to save the changes.
The computer reboots.
刪除或變更現有的系統及/或設定密碼
請確定 System Setup (系統設定) 中的 Password Status (密碼狀態)為 Unlocked (解除鎖定),然後再嘗試刪除或變更現有的系統及/
或設定密碼。如果 Password Status (密碼狀態)為 Locked (鎖定),您將無法刪除或變更現有的系統或設定密碼。
若要進入 System Setup (系統設定),請在開機或重新啟動後,立即按下 <F2>。
1. 在 System BIOS (系統 BIOS) 或 System Setup (系統設定) 畫面中,選擇 System Security (系統安全性) ,然後按下 <Enter>
鍵。
System Security (系統安全性) 畫面隨即顯示。
2. 在 System Security (系統安全性) 畫面中,請確定 Password Status (密碼狀態)為Unlocked (解除鎖定)。
3. 選擇 System Password (系統密碼),變更或刪除現有的系統密碼,並按下 <Enter> 或 <Tab>。
Turns on when you turn on the computer and blinks when the computer is in a power management mode.
Turns on when the computer reads or writes data.
Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status.
Turns on when wireless networking is enabled.
The device status LEDs are usually located either on the top or left side of the keyboard. They are used to display the storage, battery and
wireless devices connectivity and activity. Apart from that they can be useful as a diagnostic tool when there's a possible failure to the
system.
The following table lists how to read the LED codes when possible errors occur.
Table 14. LED Lights
Storage LEDPower LEDWireless LEDFault Description
BlinkingSolidSolidA possible processor failure has occurred.
SolidBlinkingSolidThe memory modules are detected but has encountered an error.
BlinkingBlinkingBlinkingA system board failure has occurred.
BlinkingBlinkingSolidA possible graphics card/video failure has occurred.
BlinkingBlinkingOffSystem failed on hard drive initialization OR System failed in Option
ROM initialization.
BlinkingOffBlinkingThe USB controller encountered a problem during initialization.
SolidBlinkingBlinkingNo memory modules are installed/detected.
BlinkingSolidBlinkingThe display encountered a problem during initialization.
OffBlinkingBlinkingThe modem is preventing the system from completing POST
OffBlinkingOffMemory failed to initialize or memory is unsupported.
電池狀態指示燈
如果電腦已連接至電源插座,電池指示燈會呈現以下幾種狀態:
交替閃爍琥珀色指
示燈和白燈指示燈
交替閃爍琥珀色指
示燈及恆亮白色指
示燈
持續閃爍琥珀色指示燈使用 AC 變壓器時電池出現嚴重的故障。
未驗證或不支援的非 Dell AC 變壓器已連接至筆記型電腦。
使用 AC 變壓器時電池出現暫時的故障。
指示燈熄滅使用 AC 變壓器時電池處於完全充電模式。
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白色指示燈亮起使用 AC 變壓器時電池處於充電模式。
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
FeatureSpecification
System ChipsetMobile Intel QM77 Express Chipset
DMA Channelstwo 82C37 DMA controllers with seven independently programmable channels
Interrupt LevelsIntegrated I/O APIC capability with 24 interrupts
BIOS Chip (NVRAM)96 Mb (12 MB)
Table 16. Processor
FeatureSpecification
Processor type
L1 cacheUp to 32 KB cache depending on processor type
L2 cacheUp to 256 KB cache depending on processor type
L3 cacheUp to 8 MB cache depending on processor type
•Intel Core i5 and i7 Dual Core
•Intel Core i7 Quad Extreme
•Intel Core i7 Quad Core
Table 17. Memory
FeatureSpecification
TypeDDR3
Speed1600 MHz and 1866 MHz
Connectors
Capacity1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, and 8 GB
Minimum Memory2 GB
Maximum memory
Table 18. Video
FeatureSpecification
Typediscrete
Data busPCIe X16
Video controller and memory:
M4700
•Intel Core i5 and i7 Dual Core processors — two DIMM slots
•Intel Core i7 Quad Core and i7 Quad Extreme processors — four DIMM slots