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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
Speakers, Audio Connectors, and Consumer Infrared
Memory Card Reader
Video Card and System Board
Power Management Controller Board - Hall
Batter
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Back to Contents Page Memory Card Reader Dell™ XPS™ M1730 Service Manual CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching a connector on the back panel of the computer. 1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin. 2. Remove any installed ExpressCards from the ExpressCard slot.
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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 CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel)
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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 x 2.5-mm screw in the assembly. Ensure that the newly installed latch moves smoothly and freely when pushed and released. 4. R
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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 conditions exist: l You have performed the steps in Turning Off Your Computer and Before Working Inside Your Computer. l You have read the safety information in
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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). NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device. 3. Disconnect all telephone or network cables from the computer.
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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. Flashing the BIOS From a CD 1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is installed properly. NOTE: If you use a BIOS-update pr
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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 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted me
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Back to Contents Page LCD Camera Dell™ XPS™ M1730 Service Manual Removing the LCD Camera Replacing the LCD Camera Removing the LCD Camera CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer). 1. Follow the instructi
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Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ XPS™ M1730 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer). NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system boar
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Back to Contents Page Processor Dell™ XPS™ M1730 Service Manual Removing the Processor Installing the Processor Removing the Processor CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer). NOTICE: To prevent intermitt
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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. NOTICE: To prevent intermittent contact between the ZIF-socket cam screw and the processor when removing or replacing the processor, press to apply slig
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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 CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpain
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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 Removing the Display Hinges CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid ele
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1 display power connector 2 display graphics connector 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 display graphics cable to the connector on the graphics card. 4. Make
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1 rubber screw covers (2) 2 screws (2) 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 Removing the Display Assembly). 2. Remove the display bezel (see Removing the Display Bezel).
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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 through their routing channels. 6. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Display Bezel). Removing the Display Panel C
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1 hinge screws (4) Back to Contents Page
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Back to Contents Page Fan Dell™ XPS™ M1730 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: 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. NOTICE: Handle components and cards by their edges, and avoid
