Dell XPS M1530 PP28L User Manual
Dell™ XPS™ M1530 Service Manual
Model PP28L
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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.
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November 2007 Rev. A00
Contents
1 Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Recommended Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Turning Off Your Computer
Before Working Inside Your Computer . . . . . . . . . 10
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2 Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Removing the Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Replacing the Hard Drive
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3 Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Removing the DIMM A Memory Module . . . . . . . . 17
Replacing the DIMM A Memory Module
Removing the DIMM B Memory Module
Replacing the DIMM B Memory Module . . . . . . . . 22
. . . . . . . . 19
. . . . . . . . 20
4 Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly . . 25
Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly . 25
Contents 3
Replacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly . 28
5 Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Removing the Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Installing the Processor
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
6 Communication Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Subscriber Identity Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Wireless Mini Cards
Removing a WLAN Card
Replacing a WLAN Card
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Removing a Mobile Broadband or WWAN Card . . 39
Replacing a WWAN Card
Flash Cache Module or Ultra Wide Band
Removing the FCM or UWB
Replacing the FCM or UWB
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
. . . . . . . . 42
. . . . . . . . . . . . 42
. . . . . . . . . . . . 43
7 Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover . 45
Removing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover . 45
Replacing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover
. 47
8 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless
Technology
4 Contents
49
Removing the Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Replacing the Card
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
9 Battery Latch Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Removing the Battery Latch Assembly . . . . . . . . . 51
Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly
. . . . . . . . . 52
10 Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Replacing the Keyboard
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
11 Button Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Removing the Button Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Replacing the Button Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
12 Display Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Removing the Display Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Replacing the Display Assembly
Removing the Display Bezel
. . . . . . . . . . . . 67
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Replacing the Display Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Removing the Display Panel
Replacing the Display Panel
Removing the Display Panel Cable
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
. . . . . . . . . . . 70
Contents 5
13 LCD Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Removing the LCD Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Replacing the LCD Camera
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
14 Palm Rest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Removing the Palm Rest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Replacing the Palm Rest
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
15 Biometric Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Removing the Biometric Module . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Replacing the Biometric Module . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
16 Optical Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Removing the Optical Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Replacing the Optical Drive
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
17 Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
18 Hard Drive Cage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
6 Contents
Removing the Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Replacing the Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Removing the Hard Drive Cage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Replacing the Hard Drive Cage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
19 ExpressCard Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Removing the ExpressCard Reader . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Replacing the ExpressCard Reader
. . . . . . . . . . . 94
20 System Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Removing the System Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Replacing the System Board
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
21 S-Video Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Removing the S-Video Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Replacing the S-Video Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
22 Wireless Sniffer Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Removing the Wireless Sniffer Board . . . . . . . . . 103
Replacing the Wireless Sniffer Board
. . . . . . . . . 104
23 Charger Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Removing the Charger Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Replacing the Charger Board
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Contents 7
24 Coin-Cell Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
. . . . . . . . . . . . 110
25 Flashing the BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Flashing the BIOS From a CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive
. . . . . . . . . 113
26 Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors . . . 115
USB Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Video Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
S-Video TV-Out Connector
HDMI Connector
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
IEEE 1394a Connector
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
8 Contents
1
Before You Begin
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" on page 9
and "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 10.
• You have read the safety information in the Dell™
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
Product Information
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
Start
, click the arrow , and then click
The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process
finishes.
3
Ensure that the computer and any 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 at
least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off.
Shut Down
Before You Begin 9
.
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.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions in the
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" on page 9).
3
If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See
the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions.
Product Information Guide
.
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
Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical
outlets.
NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery
from the battery bay before you service the computer.
NOTICE: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this
particular Dell computer. Do not use batteries designed for other Dell computers.
6
Turn the computer over.
10 Before You Begin
7
21
Slide and click the battery latch release.
8
Slide the battery out of the battery bay.
1 battery 2 battery-bay latch release
9
Turn the computer top-side up, open the display, and press the power
button to ground the system board.
Before You Begin 11
12 Before You Begin
Hard Drive
CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is hot,
do not touch
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions in the
NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer (see "Turning Off Your
Computer" on page 9) 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
the metal housing of the hard drive.
Product Information Guide
.
2
1
Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
2
Turn the computer over.
3
Remove the four M3 x 3-mm screws and slide the hard drive out of the bay.
Hard Drive 13
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).
4
Remove the two screws from either side of the hard drive bezel and remove
the bezel.
14 Hard Drive
1 hard drive bezel 2 screw (2)
2
1
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
Replace the two screws on either side of the hard drive to connect it to the
bezel.
3
Slide the hard drive into the bay.
4
Replace and tighten the four screws on the hard drive cover.
5
Install the operating system for your computer, as needed (see "Restoring
Your Operating System" in your computer
6
Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as needed (see
"Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" in your computer
Owner’s Manual
Owner’s Manual
Hard Drive 15
).
).
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
2
1
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
16 Hard Drive
3
Memory
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety instructions in the
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 “DIMM B” before you install a module in
the connector labeled “DIMM A.”
Removing the DIMM A 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).
The DIMM A memory module is located directly above the DIMM B
memory module located on the bottom of the computer.
1
Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
2
Turn the computer over and loosen the four captive screws along with the
M2.5 x 5-mm screw. Remove the module cover.
Product Information Guide
.
Memory 17
1 M2.5 x 5-mm screw 2 module cover
1 3
2
1
2
3 captive screw (4)
1 DIMM A memory module 2 DIMM B memory module
NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to
spread the memory module securing clips.
18 Memory
3
2 3
1
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 clip (2)
3 memory module (DIMM A)
Replacing the DIMM A 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).
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 press 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.
Memory 19
1 tab 2 notch
1 2
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.
Removing the DIMM B Memory Module
NOTICE: If a memory module is installed in the DIMM A connector, remove it prior
to removing the memory module from the DIMM B connector. Failure to do so could
result in damaging both memory modules.
1
Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
2
Turn the computer over and loosen the four captive screws along with the
M2.5 x 5-mm screw. Remove the module cover.
→
20 Memory
1 M2.5 x 5-mm screw 2 module cover
1 3
2
1
2
3 captive screw (4)
1 DIMM A memory module 2 DIMM B memory module
NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to
spread the memory module securing clips.
Memory 21
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist
2 3
1
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 clip (2)
3 memory module (DIMM B)
Replacing the DIMM B 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).
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.
22 Memory
1 tab 2 notch
1 2
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.
→
Memory 23
24 Memory
Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions in
Product Information Guide
the
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).
Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
1
Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
2
Turn the computer upside down and loosen the four captive screws along
with the M2.5 x 5-mm screw. Remove the module cover.
.
4
Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly 25
1 M2.5 x 5-mm screw 2 module cover
1 3
2
3 captive screw (4)
3
Loosen the six captive screws along with the M2.5 x 5-mm screw from the
thermal-cooling assembly.
26 Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
1 thermal-cooling assembly 2 captive screw (6)
2
3
1
3 M2.5 x 5-mm screw
Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly 27
1 fan cable connector 2 M2.5 x 5-mm screw
2
1
4
Disconnect the thermal fan cable connector from the system board.
NOTE: The fan is a part of the thermal-cooling assembly.
5
Tilt the thermal-cooling assembly slightly and lift it out of the computer.
Replacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions in
Product Information Guide
the
NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge
static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic
components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface.
NOTE: The original pad can be reused if the original processor and heat sink are
reinstalled together. If either the processor or heat sink is replaced, use the thermal
pad provided in the kit to ensure that thermal conductivity is achieved.
.
28 Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
NOTE: This procedure assumes that you have already removed the processor
thermal-cooling assembly and are ready to replace it.
1
Peel the backing off the thermal cooling pad and adhere the pad to the
portion of the thermal-cooling assembly that covers the processor.
2
Place the assembly on the system board.
3
Tighten the six captive screws and the M2.5 x 5-mm screw on the thermalcooling assembly.
4
Replace the module cover.
Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly 29
30 Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
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