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    Dell™XPS™M1730ServiceManual Before You Begin Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Hard Drive Memory Coin - Cell Battery Hinge Cover Keyboard Communication Cards Display Assembly LCD Camera GamePanel Palm Rest Fan Wireless Sniffer Board Optical Drive ExpressCard Reader Processor Thermal - Cooling Assembly Processor Spe[...]

  • Page 2

    Back to Contents Page  Memory Card Reader Dell™XPS™M1730ServiceManual   1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Remove any installed ExpressCards from the ExpressCard slot.  3. Remove the palm rest (see Palm Rest ).  4. Remove the three screws that secure the 8 - in - 1 memory card reader to the compu[...]

  • Page 3

    Back to Contents Page  Battery Latch Assembly Dell™XPS™M1730ServiceManual  Removing the Battery Latch Assembly  Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly  Removing the Battery Latch Assembly   1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer .  2. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Hin[...]

  • Page 4

     Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly  1. Insert the latch assembly into the channel on the computer base, and press it into place.  2. Using a small screwdriver, hook the spring over the hook on the computer base.  3. Place the battery latch release under the computer base, line it up with the hole in the base, and then replace the M2 [...]

  • Page 5

    Back to Contents Page  Before You Begin Dell™XPS™M1730ServiceManual  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[...]

  • Page 6

     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. Disconnect all telephone or network cables from the computer.  4. Close the display and turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface.  5. Disconnect your compu[...]

  • Page 7

    Back to Contents Page  Flashing the BIOS Dell™XPS™M1730ServiceManual  Flashing the BIOS From a CD  Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive If a BIOS - update program CD is provided with the new system board, flash the BIOS from the CD. If you do not have a BIOS - update program CD, flash the BIOS from the hard drive.[...]

  • Page 8

    Back to Contents Page  Internal Card With Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology Dell™XPS™M1730ServiceManual  Removing the Card With Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology  Replacing the Card With Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology  If you ordered a card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer, it is al[...]

  • Page 9

    Back to Contents Page  LCD Camera Dell™XPS™M1730ServiceManual  Removing the LCD Camera  Replacing the LCD Camera  Removing the LCD Camera   1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the display assembly (see Display Assembly ).  3. Remove the LCD camera cable from the routing channe[...]

  • Page 10

    Back to Contents Page  Coin - Cell Battery Dell™XPS™M1730ServiceManual  Removing the Coin - Cell Battery   Removing the Coin - Cell Battery  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Hinge Cover ).  3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard ).  4[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Processor Dell™XPS™M1730ServiceManual  Removing the Processor  Installing the Processor  Removing the Processor   1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the system board (see Removing the System Board ).  3. Remove the processor thermal - cooling assembly ([...]

  • Page 12

    1. Align the pin - 1 corner of the processor so that it points to the triangle on the system board, and insert the processor into the ZIF socket. When the processor is correctly seated, all four corners are aligned at the same height. If one or more corners of the processor are higher than the others, the processor is not seated correctly.  2. T[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Processor Thermal - Cooling Assembly Dell™XPS™M1730ServiceManual  Removing the Processor Thermal - Cooling Assembly  Replacing the Processor Thermal - Cooling Assembly  Removing the Processor Thermal - Cooling Assembly   1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .  2. Turn th[...]

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    Back to Contents Page [...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Display Assembly Dell™XPS™M1730ServiceManual  Removing the Display Assembly  Replacing the Display Assembly  Removing the Display Bezel  Replacing the Display Bezel  Removing the Display Panel  Replacing the Display Panel  Removing the Display Panel Cable  [...]

  • Page 16

     10. If applicable, remove the camera cable connector from the system board.  11. Remove the display assembly from the computer base by rotating it towards you.  Replacing the Display Assembly  1. If applicable, replace the camera cable.  2. Reconnect the display power cable to the connector on the system board.  3. Reconnect the [...]

  • Page 17

     Replacing the Display Bezel  1. Realign the display bezel over the display panel, and gently snap into place.  2. Replace the two screws securing the display bezel to the display assembly.  3. Replace the two rubber screw - covers/display bumpers around the screws.  Removing the Display Panel  1. Remove the display assembly (see [...]

  • Page 18

     Replacing the Display Panel  1. Replace the light lobes connector.  2. Replace the eight screws that attach the display panel brackets to each side of the display panel.  3. Align the display panel with the display back and replace the four screws.  4. Connect the LCD camera cable to the display panel.  5. Route the cables back t[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  1 hinge screws (4)[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Fan Dell™XPS™M1730ServiceManual    1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin ).  2. Remove the system board (see Video Card and System Board ).  3. Remove the three screws securing the fan, and lift the fan away from bottom of the system board. Back to Contents Page  CAUTION: Befor[...]

  • Page 21

    Back to Contents Page  GamePanel Dell™XPS™M1730ServiceManual  Removing the GamePanel  Replacing the GamePanel  Removing the GamePanel   1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Hinge Cover ).  3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard ). ?[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Power Management Controller Board - Hall Dell™XPS™M1730ServiceManual   1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the palm rest (see Palm Rest ).  3. Remove the card with internal bluetooth ® wireless technology (see Removing the Card With Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology ). ?[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Hard Drive Dell™XPS™M1730ServiceManual  Removing the Hard Drive Cage  Replacing the Hard Drive Cage   Your computer can accommodate up to two hard drives. The hard drives are installed in trays labeled 0 and 1 in the hard drive cage and the cage is installed in the hard drive bay. To re[...]

  • Page 24

     4. Carefully remove the SATA cables from the hard drive or drives that are installed in the cage.  Replacing a Hard Drive in the Hard Drive Cage  1. Remove two screws on each side of the hard drive cage to free the hard drive, then lift the drive out of its tray in the cage.  2. Remove the new hard drive from its packaging. Save the or[...]

  • Page 25

    Back to Contents Page  Hinge Cover Dell™XPS™M1730ServiceManual  Removing the Hinge Cover  Replacing the Hinge Cover   Removing the Hinge Cover  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the hinge cover: a.  Open the display as far as possible. b.  Insert a scribe into the indent to[...]

  • Page 26

    Back to Contents Page  Keyboard Dell™XPS™M1730ServiceManual  Removing the Keyboard  Replacing the Keyboard For more information about the keyboard, see "Using the Keyboard and Touchpad" in your Owner's Manual .   Removing the Keyboard  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Re[...]

  • Page 27

    b.  Insert the ribbon cable into the keyboard connector, and press down on the retainer clip to secure the cable in place. c.  Align the locking tab on the palm rest with the slot on the keyboard and slide the keyboard towards the bottom such that the tabs at the bottom edge of keyboard slides into the slots on the edge of the palm rest. d. ?[...]

  • Page 28

    Back to Contents Page  Memory Dell™XPS™M1730ServiceManual  Removing Memory Module  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 tha[...]

  • Page 29

     5. Ground yourself and install the new memory module: a.  Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the connector slot. b.  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.  6. Replace[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Communication Cards Dell™XPS™M1730ServiceManual  Subscriber Identity Module  Wireless Mini Cards  Flash Cache Module  Subscriber Identity Module Subscriber Identity Modules (SIM) identify users uniquely through an International Mobile Subscriber Identity.   1. Follow the proced[...]

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    b.  Release the card by pushing the metal securing tab away from the card until the card pops up slightly. c.  Slide the card at a 45 - degree angle out of its connector.  5. Install the card: a.  Move any cables out of the way to make space for the Mini - Card. b.  Align the card with the connector at a 45 - degree angle, and press [...]

  • Page 32

    If you ordered an FCM card with your computer, the card is already installed .  Removing the FCM   1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the hinge cover and keyboard. See Removing the Hinge Cover and Removing the Keyboard .  3. Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on the back of the computer. ?[...]

  • Page 33

    Back to Contents Page  Optical Drive Dell™XPS™M1730ServiceManual   1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the computer.  3. Remove the optical - drive locking screw.  4. Insert a scribe into the notch and push it to the side to rele[...]

  • Page 34

    Back to Contents Page  Palm Rest Dell™XPS™M1730ServiceManual  Removing the Palm Rest  Replacing the Palm Rest  Removing the Palm Rest   1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .  2. Remove any installed ExpressCards from the ExpressCard slot.  3. Remove any installed memory modules or Mini Car[...]

  • Page 35

     8. Disconnect the touch pad cable from the system board.  9. Starting at the back center of the palm rest, use your fingers to separate the palm rest from the computer base by lifting the inside of the palm rest while pushing in on the outside.  Replacing the Palm Rest  1. Align the palm rest with the computer base and gently snap it i[...]

  • Page 36

    Back to Contents Page  ExpressCard Reader Dell™XPS™M1730ServiceManual   1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Remove any installed ExpressCards from the ExpressCard slot.  3. Remove the display assembly (see Display Assembly ).  4. Remove the palm rest (see Palm Rest ).  5. Remove the four screws[...]

  • Page 37

    Back to Contents Page  Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors Dell™XPS™M1730ServiceManual  USB Connector  S- Video TV - Out Connector  IEEE 1394 Connector  USB Connector  S- Video TV - Out Connector  IEEE 1394 Connector  Pin  Signal 1 USB5V+ 2 USBP – 3 USBP+ 4 GND  S- Video  Pin  Signal [...]

  • Page 38

    Back to Contents Page   Pin  Signal 1 TPB – 2 TPB+ 3 TPA – 4 TPA+[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Wireless Sniffer Board Dell™XPS™M1730ServiceManual   1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .  2. Remove any installed ExpressCards from the ExpressCard slot.  3. Remove the palm rest (see Palm Rest ).  4. Disconnect the wireless sniffer board cable from the system board.  5. Re[...]

  • Page 40

    Back to Contents Page  Speakers, Audio Connectors, and Consumer Infrared Dell™XPS™M1730ServiceManual  Removing Speakers  Removing the Audio Connector Board  Removing the Consumer Infrared Board  Removing Speakers   1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .  2. Remove any installed ExpressCa[...]

  • Page 41

     3. Remove the screw securing the audio connector board.  4. Remove the audio connector cable from the system board.  5. Remove the audio connector board by lifting it up.  Removing the Consumer Infrared Board   1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the palm rest (see Palm Rest ).  3. Remove the two scr[...]

  • Page 42

    Back to Contents Page  Video Card and System Board Dell™XPS™M1730ServiceManual  Removing the Video Card  Replacing the Video Card  Removing the System Board  Replacing the System Board  Removing the Video Card    1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .  2. Remove any installed Ex[...]

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    The system board's BIOS chip contains the Service Tag, which is also visible on a barcode label on the bottom of the computer. The replacement kit for the system board includes a CD that provides a utility for transferring the Service Tag to the replacement system board.   1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .  2. Remove an[...]

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     1. Follow all of the steps in Removing the System Board in reverse order.  2. Turn on the computer.  3. Insert the CD that accompanied the replacement system board into the appropriate drive. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. Back to Contents Page  NOTICE: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure t[...]

  • Page 45

    Back to Contents Page Dell™XPS™M1730ServiceManual  Notes, Notices, and Cautions Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2007DellInc.Allrightsreserved. Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this t[...]