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Dell Precision™ Workstation M6500 Service Manual
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
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WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
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Working on Your Computer
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Before Working Inside Your Computer
After Working Inside Your Computer
Before Working Inside Your Computer
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 performed the steps in Working on Your Computer.
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.
WARNING: 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.
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
3. If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it.
CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device.
4. Disconnect all network cables from the computer.
5. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
6. Where applicable, disconnect any adapters from the computer.
6. Close the display and turn the computer upside-down on a flat work surface.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer.
7. Remove the main
8. Turn the computer top-side up.
9. Open the display.
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.
12. Remove the
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
Flash BIOS update program CD
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 Vista®:
Click Start , then click the arrow in the lower-right corner of the Start menu as shown below, and then click
Shut Down.
In Windows® XP:
Click Start® Turn Off Computer® Turn Off.
The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process is complete.
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: 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.
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.
CAUTION: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer.
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4. Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets.
5. Turn on your computer.
Removing and Replacing Parts
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Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Card
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) card
Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN) card
Technical Specifications
NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start®
Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer.
System Information
Chipset
Data bus width
DRAM bus width
Processor address bus width
Flash EPROM
Graphics bus
PCI bus
Processor
Types
Mobile Intel PM55 Chipset
64 bits dual-channel 64 bits
NOTE: You must install memory in pairs for dual- channel mode to work.
36 bits
SPI 32 Mbits
PCI-Express x16 Gen 2 capable
32 bits, 33 MHz
L1 cache
L2 cache
Intel Core i5-520M Dual Core
Intel Core i5-540M Dual Core
Intel Core i7-620M Dual Core
Intel Core i7-740QM Quad Core
Intel Core i7-840QM Quad Core
Intel Core i7-940XM Quad Core Extreme
32 KB instruction, 32 KB data cache per core
Intel Core i5-520M Dual Core — 3 MB
Intel Core i5-540M Dual Core — 3 MB
Intel Core i7-620M Dual Core — 4 MB
Intel Core i7-740QM Quad Core — 6 MB
Intel Core i7-840QM Quad Core — 8 MB
Intel Core i7-940XM Quad Core Extreme
— 8 MB
1333 MHz External bus frequency
Memory
Type
Speed
DDR3
1333 MHz or 1600 MHz
NOTE: Intel Core i5/i7 dual-core processors support 1600 MHz and 1333
MHz memory modules, but the memory will operate at 1067 MHz.
Connectors
NOTE: Intel Core i7-920XM Quad-Core processor supports memory frequency up to 1600 MHz. All other Core i7 Quad-Core processors support memory frequency up to 1333 MHz only, even if memory modules of higher frequency are installed.
four SODIMM connectors
Module capacities
Minimum memory
Maximum memory
NOTE: Computers shipped with dual-core processors support a maximum of two memory modules populated in slots A and
B.
1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, and 8GB
2 GB
8 GB running at 1600 MHz
32 GB running at 1333 MHz
NOTE: When upgrading or replacing memory modules, you must ensure that the modules are paired and matched in slots A and B first, and then in slots C and D.
Video
Type
Data bus
Controller and Memory
Output discrete
PCI-Express x16 Gen 2 capable
NVIDIA Quadro FX 3800M (1 GB GDDR3 graphics memory)
NVIDIA Quadro FX 2800M (1 GB GDDR3 graphics memory)
AMD ATI FirePro M7820 (1 GB GDDR5 graphics memory)
15-pin video connector dual mode DisplayPort connector
Audio
Type
Controller
Stereo conversion
Interfaces:
Internal
External
Speakers two-channel Intel High Definition Audio
IDT 92HD81B
24-bit (analog-to-digital and digital-toanalog) high definition audio codec microphone connector stereo headphone/external speaker connector two 2 W speakers
Internal speaker amplifier
Volume controls class AB, 2 W Stereo BTL speaker amplifier volume up, volume down, and mute buttons
Communications
Network adapter
Wireless
10/100/1000 Mbps Broadcom NetXtreme
5761E Gigabit Ethernet Controller internal WLAN, WWAN, Bluetooth, and
UWB wireless support (if optional cards are purchased)
PC Card
NOTE: The PC Card slot is designed only for PC Cards. It does NOT support
ExpressCards.
CardBus controller
PC Card connector
Texas Instruments PCI 8412 one (supports Type I or Type II card)
Cards supported
PC Card connector size
3.3 V and 5 V
80 pins
ExpressCard
NOTE: The ExpressCard slot is designed only for ExpressCards. It does NOT support PC Cards.
ExpressCard connector ExpressCard slot (USB and PCI-Express based interfaces)
Cards supported 34 mm and 54 mm
Smart Card
Read/write capabilities
Cards supported
Program technology supported
Interface speed
EMV level
WHQL certification
Ports and Connectors
Audio
Video
Network adapter
USB supports ISO-7816-3 (asynchronous and synchronous Type I and II), ISO7816-12
1.8 V, 3 V, and 5 V java cards
9600–115, 200 bps level 1 certified
PC/SC microphone connector stereo headphone/external speaker connector
15-pin video connector dual-mode DisplayPort connector
RJ-45 connector one USB 2.0-compliant connector
Memory card reader
Mini Card
CardBus/PCMCIA slot
IEEE 1394
E-family docking connector
Display
Type (active-matrix TFT) one eSATA/USB 2.0-compliant connector two USB 3.0-compliant connectors
8-in-1 memory card reader supporting
SD, SDIO, Hi-density SD, Hi-capacity SD,
XD, MS, MS-Pro, MMC, Mini-MMC, and
MMC+ cards two full-height mini card slots two half-height mini-card slots supports Type I and Type II cards
Texas Instruments PCI 8412 controller, powered 6-pin connector
144-pin docking connector
17 inches, WXGA+, LED
17 inches, WUXGA, LED, RGB, or RGB edgeto-edge glass
367.3 mm x 229.5 mm Active area (X/Y)
Dimensions:
Height:
WXGA+/WUXGA
WUXGA
Width (WXGA+/WUXGA)
Diagonal
Maximum resolutions and brightness:
WXGA+
WUXGA
WUXGA RGB
Operating angle
Refresh rate
Viewing angles:
WXGA+ Horizontal
WXGA+ Vertical
WUXGA Horizontal
WUXGA Vertical
Pixel pitch:
WXGA+
WUXGA
Keyboard
Number of keys
245 mm (9.64 inches)
248 mm (9.76 inches)
383 mm (15.08 inches)
432 mm (17.00 inches)
1440 x 900 at 262 K colors, 220 nits
1920 x 1200 at 262 K colors, 300 nits
1920 x 1200 at 16.7 M colors, 300 nits
0° (closed) to 152°
60 Hz
40°/40°
15°/30°
60°/60°
45°/45°
0.191 mm
0.225 mm
United States: 101 keys
United Kingdom: 102 keys
Brazil: 104 keys
Japan: 105 keys
Layout
Touchpad
Resolution:
X axis
Y axis
Active Area:
X axis
Y axis
Fingerprint Reader (Optional)
Type
Battery
Type
Charge time with computer off
Operating time
Life span
Dimensions:
Depth
Height
Voltage
Temperature range:
Operating
Storage
Coin-cell battery
AC Adapter
Type:
Slim
Standard
Input voltage
Input current (maximum):
Slim
Standard
Input frequency
Output current:
QWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji
57.52 units per mm
78.12 units per mm
80.0 mm (3.14 inches)
47.11 mm (1.85 inches) swipe fingerprint sensor, FIPS 140-2 /
FIPS 201
9-cell "smart" lithium ion (90 W/hr) approximately 1 hour to 80% capacity battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain powerintensive conditions.
approximately 300 charge/discharge cycles
85 mm (3.35 inches)
23 mm (0.90 inches)
11.1 V
0 °C to 35 °C (32 °F to 95 °F)
–40 °C to 65 °C (–40 °F to 149 °F)
3 V CR2032 lithium
210 W or 240 W
210 W
100–240 VAC
3.5 A
3.2 A
50 Hz–60 Hz
Slim
Standard
Output voltage
Dimensions:
Slim (210 W / 240W):
Height
Width
Depth
Standard (210 W):
Height
Width
Depth
Temperature range:
Operating
Storage
12.3 A
10.8 A
19.50 VDC
100 mm (3.94 inches)
25.40 mm (1.00 inch)
200 mm (7.87 inches)
100 mm (3.94 inches)
43 mm (1.70 inches)
200 mm (7.87 inches)
0 °C to 40 °C
(32 °F to 104 °F)
–40 °C to 65 °C
(–40 °F to 149 °F)
Physical
Height
Width
Depth
Weight (minimum)
38.5 mm (1.52 inches)
393.0 mm (15.47 inches)
280.5 mm (11.04 inches)
3.81 kg (8.40 lb)
Environmental
Temperature range:
Operating
Storage
Relative humidity (maximum):
Operating
Storage
Maximum vibration (measured using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment):
Operating
Storage
Maximum shock (measured with hard drive in head-parked position and a 2 ms half-sine pulse):
Operating
Storage
Altitude (maximum):
Operating
0 °C to 35 °C (32 °F to 95 °F)
–40 °C to 65 °C (–40 °F to 149 °F)
10% to 90% (noncondensing)
5% to 95% (noncondensing)
0.66 Grms (2 Hz–600 Hz)
1.30 Grms (2 Hz–600 Hz)
142 G
162 G
–15.20 m to 3048 m (–50 to 10,000 ft)
Storage
Airborne contaminant level
–15.20 m to 10,668 m (–50 to 35,000 ft)
G2 or lower as defined by ANSI/ISA-
S71.04-1985
Diagnostics
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Device Status Lights
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.
Turns on when a card with Bluetooth® wireless technology is enabled. To turn off only the Bluetooth wireless technology function, right-click the icon in the system tray and select Disable Bluetooth Radio.
Battery Status Lights
If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the battery light operates as follows:
Alternately blinking amber light and blue light — An unauthenticated or unsupported, non-Dell AC adapter is attached to your laptop.
Alternately blinking amber light with steady blue light — Temporary battery failure with AC adapter present.
Constantly blinking amber light — Fatal battery failure with AC adapter present.
Light off — Battery in full charge mode with AC adapter present.
Blue light on — Battery in charge mode with AC adapter present.
Battery Charge and Health
To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of the total battery charge. For example, if four lights are on, the battery has 80 percent of its charge remaining. If no lights appear, the battery has no charge.
To check battery health using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on the battery charge gauge for at least 3 seconds. If no lights appear, the battery is in good condition and more than 80 percent of its original charge capacity remains.
Each light represents incremental degradation. If five lights appear, less than 60 percent of the charge capacity remains, and you should consider replacing the battery.
Keyboard Status Lights
The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following:
Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled.
Turns on when the Caps Lock function is enabled.
Turns on when the Scroll Lock function is enabled.
LED Error Codes
The following table shows the possible LED codes that may display in a no-POST situation.
Appearance
ON-FLASH-FLASH
Description
No SODIMMs are installed
Next Step
1. Install supported memory modules.
2. If memory is already present, reseat the module(s) one at time in each slot.
3. Try known good memory from another computer or replace the memory.
4. Replace the system board.
FLASH-ON-ON
System board error
1. Reseat the processor.
2. Replace the system board.
3. Replace the processor.
FLASH-ON-FLASH
OFF-FLASH-OFF
ON-FLASH-ON
LCD panel error
1. Reseat the LCD cable.
2. Replace the LCD panel.
3. Replace the video card/system board.
Memory compatibility error
Memory is detected but has errors
1. Install compatible memory modules.
2. If two modules are installed remove one and test. Try the other module in the same slot and test.
Test the other slot with both modules.
3. Replace the memory.
4. Replace the system board.
1. Reseat the memory.
2. If two modules are installed remove one and test. Try the other module in the same slot and test.
Test the other slot with both modules.
3. Replace the memory.
4. Replace the system board.
OFF-FLASH-FLASH
Modem error
1. Reseat the modem.
2. Replace the modem.
3. Replace the system board.
FLASH-FLASH-FLASH
System board error
1. Replace the system board.
FLASH-FLASH-OFF
OFF-ON-OFF
FLASH-FLASH-ON
Option ROM error
1. Reseat the device.
2. Replace the device.
3. Replace the system board.
Storage device error
1. Reseat the hard drive and optical drive.
2. Test the computer with just the hard drive and just the optical drive.
3. Replace the device that is causing the failure.
4. Replace the system board.
Video card error
1. Replace the system board.
Dell Diagnostics
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
It is recommended that you print these procedures before you begin.
NOTE: The Dell Diagnostics software works only on Dell™ computers.
NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is optional and may not ship with your computer.
Enter System Setup (see
Entering System Setup ), review your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the
device you want to test displays in System Setup and is active.
Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media.
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
1. Turn on (or restart) your computer.
2. When the DELL logo appears, press <F12> immediately.
NOTE: If you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from your Drivers and Utilities media.
If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft®
Windows® desktop. Then shut down your computer and try again.
3. When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to Utility Partition and press <Enter>.
4. When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test that you want to run.
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media
1. Insert the Drivers and Utilities media.
2. Shut down and restart the computer.
When the DELL logo appears, press <F12> immediately.
If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer and try again.
NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. On the next startup, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program.
3. When the boot device list appears, highlight Onboard or USB CD-ROM Drive and press <Enter>.
4. Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that appears and press <Enter>.
5. Type 1 to start the menu and press <Enter> to proceed.
6. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer.
7. When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run.
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
1. After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want.
Option
Express
Test
Extended
Test
Custom
Test
Symptom
Tree
Function
Performs a quick test of devices. This test typically takes 10 to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on your part. Run Express Test first to increase the possibility of tracing the problem quickly.
Performs a thorough check of devices. This test typically takes 1 hour or more and requires you to answer questions periodically.
Tests a specific device. You can customize the tests you want to run.
Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you to select a test based on the symptom of the problem you are having.
2. If a problem is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of the problem.
Write down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on the screen.
3. If you run a test from the Custom Test or Symptom Tree option, click the applicable tab described in the following table for more information.
Tab
Results
Errors
Help
Function
Displays the results of the test and any error conditions encountered.
Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description.
Describes the test and may indicate requirements for running the test.
Configuration Displays your hardware configuration for the selected device.
Parameters
The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the left pane of the screen. The device list may not display the names of all the components installed on your computer or all devices attached to your computer.
Allows you to customize the test by changing the test settings.
4. When the tests are completed, if you are running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media, remove the media.
5. Close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen.
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Boot Menu
The boot menu allows you to set a one-time boot sequence without entering system setup. You can also use this procedure to run the diagnostics on your
1. Turn on (or restart) your computer.
2. When the Dell™ logo appears, press <F12> immediately. The following options appear:
Internal hard drive
CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive
Onboard NIC
BIOS Setup
Diagnostics
3. Select the device from which you want to boot and press <Enter>.
The computer boots to the selected device. The next time you reboot the computer, the previous boot order is restored.
Navigation Keystrokes
Use the following keystrokes to navigate the System Setup screens.
Navigation Keystrokes
Action
Expand and collapse field
Exit BIOS
Change a setting
Select field to change
Cancel modification
Reset defaults
Keystroke
<Enter>, left- or right-arrow key
<Esc>—Remain in Setup, Save/Exit, Discard/Exit
Left or right-arrow key
<Enter>
<Esc>
<Alt><F> or Load Defaults menu option
Entering System Setup
You can enter System Setup using one of the following methods:
Using the boot menu
By pressing <F2>
Boot Menu
1. Turn on (or restart) your computer.
2. When the Dell™ logo appears, press <F12> immediately.
3. Highlight the option to enter System Setup and then press <Enter>
NOTE: Making changes in the boot menu does not make any changes to the boot order stored in the System Setup program.
<F2>
1. Turn on (or restart) your computer.
2. When the Dell logo appears, press <F2> immediately.
If you are unable to enter System Setup by pressing the <F2> key when the Dell Logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop. Then restart your computer and press <F2> when the keyboard lights first flash.
System Setup Options
The following tables describe the menu options for the System Setup program.
General
Option
System
Information
Description
This section lists the primary hardware features of your computer. There are no configurable options in this section.
System Information
BIOS Version
Service Tag
Asset Tag
Ownership Tag
Memory Information
Memory Installed
Memory Available
Memory Speed
Memory Channel Mode
Memory Technology
DIMM A Size
DIMM B Size
DIMM C Size
DIMM D Size
Processor Information
Processor Type
Core Count
Processor ID
Current Clock Speed
Minimum Clock Speed
Maximum Clock Speed
Device Information
Primary Hard Drive
Secondary Hard Drive
Fixed Bay Device
System eSATA Device
Dock eSATA Device
Video Controller
Video BIOS Version
Video Memory
Panel Type
Native Resolution
Audio Controller
Wi-Fi Device
Cellular Device
Bluetooth® Device
Wireless USB Device
Battery
Information Indicates the primary battery status. Also displays the type of AC adapter connected to the computer.
The computer attempts to boot from the sequence of devices specified in this list:
Diskette drive
USB Storage Device
CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive
Internal hard drive
Cardbus NIC
Onboard NIC Boot
Sequence
This list specifies the order that the BIOS searches for devices while trying to find an operating system to boot.
To change the boot order, select the device to be changed in the list then click the up/down arrows or use the keyboard PgUp/PgDn keys to change the boot order of the device.
To remove devices for the boot list, clear the check boxes.
Date/Time Displays current date and time settings.
System Configuration
Option Description
NOTE:
Integrated
NIC
The System Configuration group contains options and settings relater to integrated system devices.
(Depending on your computer and installed devices, the items listed in this section may or may not appear.)
Enables or disables the onboard LAN controller.
System
Management
Default setting: Enabled w/PXE
This option controls System Management mechanism. The settings are Disabled, Alert Only, and ASF
2.0.
Parallel Port
Default setting: Disabled
This option determines how the parallel port on the docking station operates. The settings are Disabled,
AT, PS/2, and ECP.
Serial Port
Default setting: ECP
This option determines how the serial port on the docking station operates. It lets you avoid resource conflicts between devices by disabling or re-mapping the address of the port. The settings are Disabled,
COM1, COM2, COM3, and COM4.
SATA
Operation
Default setting: COM1
This option configures the operating mode of the internal SATA hard drive controller. The settings are
Disabled, ATA, AHCI, and RAID.
Default setting: RAID
Use the check boxes to enable/disable the following devices:
Miscellaneous
Devices
External USB Port I
Microphone
IEEE 1394
ExpressCard
Precision ON Reader
Module Bay
PC Card
Media Card eSATA Ports
Default setting: All enabled
Video
Option Description
Ambient Light Enabling this feature allows your computer to automatically change the brightness of the display panel
Sensor
LCD
Brightness based on the amount of light in the surroundings.
This option (represented by a slider bar for On Battery and On AC) sets the panel brightness when the ambient light sensor is off.
Security
Option
Admin
Password
Description
This field lets you set, change, or delete the administrator password. The administrator password enables several security features when set including:
Restricts changes to the settings in Setup.
Restricts the boot devices listed in the <F12> Boot Menu to those enabled in the Boot Sequence field.
Prohibits changes to the owner and asset tags.
Substitutes for the system password if the system prompts for a password during power on.
Successful changes to this password take effect immediately.
If you delete the admin password, the system password is also deleted. Also, the admin password can be used to delete the hard drive password. For this reason, you cannot set an admin password if a system password or hard drive is already set. The admin password must be set first if used in conjunction with a system and/or hard drive password.
System
Password
Internal hard drive
PW
This field lets you set, change, or delete the system password.
This field lets you set, change, or delete the password on the system's internal hard drive. Successful changes take place immediately and require a system restart. The hard drive password travels with the hard drive, so the hard drive is protected even when installed in another system.
This option lets you bypass the system and internal hard drive password prompts during a system restart or when resuming from a standby state. Settings are Disabled, Reboot Bypass, Resume Bypass, and
Reboot & Resume Bypass.
Password
Bypass The system will always prompt for the set system and internal hard drive password when powered on from an off state (cold boot).
Default setting: Disabled
This option lets you determine whether changes to the System and hard drive passwords are permitted when an Admin password is set. Use the check box to allow or disallow changes.
Password
Change
Default setting: Allow Non-Admin Password Changes
This option lets you control whether the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) in the system is enabled and visible to the operating system. When disabled (check box is empty), the BIOS will not turn on the TPM during
POST. The TPM will be non-functional and invisible to the operating system. When enabled (check box filled) the BIOS will turn the TPM on during POST so the it can be used by the operating system.
Disabling this option does not change any settings you may have made to the TPM, nor does it delete or change any information or keys you may have stored there. It simply turns off the TPM so that it cannot be used. When you re-enable the TPM, it will function exactly as it did before it was disabled.
TPM Security
Once TPM is enabled (check box filled), the available settings are Deactivate, Activate, and Clear.
With the TPM in Deactivate mode, it will not execute any commands that use the resources of the TPM, nor will it allow any access to stored owner information.
The Clear setting allows the owner's information stored in the TPM to be cleared. Use this to restore the
TPM to its default state if you lose or forget the owner authentication data.
This field lets you activate or disable the BIOS module interface of the optional Computrace software. The settings are Deactivate, Disable, and Activate.
Computrace®
CPU XD
Support
The Activate and Disable options will permanently activate or disable the feature and no further changes will be allowed.
This field enables or disables the Execute Disable mode of the processor. Use the check box to enable / disable this feature.
Default setting: Enabled
Non-Admin
Setup
Changes
This option lets you determine whether changes to the setup option are permitted when an administrator password is set. If disabled the setup option is locked by the admin password. It cannot be modified unless setup is unlocked. Use the check boxes to allow / deny access to the Wi-Fi Catcher Changes and / or
Wireless Switch Changes within the system setup.
Performance
Option
Intel® SpeedStep
Description
Use the check box to enable / disable mode for the CPU.
Power Management
Option Description
Wake on
AC
Auto On
Time
Use the check box to enable/disable the computer to power up from the off or hibernation state when an AC adapter is inserted.
This field sets the days, if any, when you would like the system to turn on automatically. The settings are
Disabled, Everyday, or Weekdays.
Default setting: Off
Use the check box to enable/disable the ability for USB devices to wake the system from Standby.
USB Wake
Support This feature is only functional when the AC power adapter is connected. If the AC power adapter is removed during Standby, the BIOS will remove power from all of the USB ports to conserve battery power.
This field allows the computer to power up from the off state when triggered by a special LAN signal or from
Hibernate state when triggered by a special wireless LAN signal. Wake-up from the Standby state is unaffected by this setting and must be enabled in the operating system.
Wake on
LAN/WLAN
Charger
Behavior
Disabled — Do not allow the system to power on when it receives a wake-up signal from the LAN or wireless LAN.
LAN Only — Allow the system to be powered on by special LAN signals.
WLAN Only — Allow the system to be powered on by special WLAN signals.
LAN or WLAN — Allow the system to be powered on by special LAN or wireless LAN signals.
The factory default setting is Off.
This field lets you enable / disable the battery charger. If disabled, the battery will not lose power when the system is connected to an AC adapter but it will not charge either.
Default setting: Charger Enabled
POST Behavior
Option Description
Adapter
Warnings
Use the check box to enable/disable the BIOS warning messages when you use certain power adapters. The
BIOS displays these messages if you attempt to use a power adapter that has too little capacity for your configuration.
Default setting: Enabled
This option lets you choose one of two methods to enable the keypad that is embedded in the internal keyboard.
Keypad
(Embedded)
Fn Key Only — The keypad is only enabled when you hold down the <Fn> key.
By Num Lk — The keypad is enabled when (1) the Num Lock LED is on and (2) no external keyboard is attached. Note that the system might not notice immediately when an external keyboard is detached.
Numlock
LED
When Setup is running, this field has no effect—Setup works in the Fn Key Only mode.
Default setting: Fn Key Only
Use the check box to enable/disable the Num Lock LED when the system boots.
Default setting: Enabled
USB
Emulation
Fn Key
Emulation
Fast Boot
This option defines how the BIOS, in the absence of a USB–aware operating system, handles USB devices.
USB emulation is always enabled during POST. Use the check box to enable/disable this feature.
Default setting: Enabled
This field lets you use the <Scroll Lock> key on an external PS/2 keyboard the same way you use the <Fn> key on the computer's internal keyboard. Use the check box to enable/disable this feature.
USB keyboards cannot emulate the <Fn> key if you are running an ACPI operating system such as
Microsoft® Windows® XP. USB keyboards will only emulate the <Fn> key in non-ACPI mode (e.g., when you are running in DOS).
Default setting: Enabled
This field can speed up the boot process by bypassing some compatibility steps.
Minimal — Boot quickly unless the BIOS has been updated, memory changed, or the previous POST did not complete.
Thorough — Do not skip any steps in the boot process.
Auto — Allow the operating system to control this setting (this works only when the operating system supports Simple Boot Flag).
Default setting: Minimal
Virtualization Support
Option Description
Virtualization
This field specifies whether a Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Intel® Virtualization Technology. Use the check box to enable/disable this feature.
VT for Direct
I/O
Trusted
Execution
Default setting: Disabled.
This option specifies whether a Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Intel Virtualization Technology for Direct I/O. Use the check box to enable/disable this feature.
Default setting: Disabled.
This option specifies whether a Measured Virtual Machine Monitor (MVMM) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Intel Trusted Execution Technology. The TPM, Virtualization
Technology, and Virtualization Technology for Direct I/O must be enabled to use this feature. Use the check box to enable/disable this feature.
Default setting: Disabled.
Wireless
Option Description
Wireless Switch Use the check boxes to determine which wireless devices will be controlled by the wireless switch. The available options are WWAN, WLAN, Bluetooth®, and Wireless USB.
Wireless
Devices
Use the check boxes to enable / disable the various wireless devices. The available options are Internal
WWAN, Internal WLAN, Internal Bluetooth®, and Wireless USB.
Maintenance
Option
Service Tag
Asset Tag
Description
This field displays your system's Service Tag. If for some reason the Service Tag was not already set, you would be able to use this field to set it.
If a Service Tag has not been set for this system, the computer will automatically bring up this screen when users enter the BIOS. You will be prompted to enter the Service Tag.
This field allows you to create a system Asset Tag. The field can only be updated if the Asset Tag is not
already set.
System Logs
Option
BIOS Events
Description
This field allows you to view and clear BIOS power-on self-test (POST) events. It includes the date and time of the event as well as the LED code.
Power Events
This field allows you to view and clear power events. It includes the date and time of the event as well as the power state and reason.
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Removing the Battery
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1. Follow the procedures in
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2. Slide the latch to release the battery from the computer.
3. Lift the battery up and away from the computer.
Replacing the Battery
To replace the battery, perform the above steps in reverse order.
ExpressCard
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Removing the ExpressCard
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1. Follow the procedures in
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2. Push in the ExpressCard to release it from its slot on the computer.
3. Pull out the ExpressCard and remove it from the computer.
Replacing the ExpressCard
To replace the ExpressCard, perform the above steps in reverse order.
Hard Drive
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Removing the Hard Drive
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1. Follow the procedures in
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2. Remove the
3. Loosen the captive screws that secure the hard drive to the hard-drive cage.
4. Pull the release tab to release the hard-drive cage from the computer.
5. Remove the hard-drive cage from the computer.
6. Slide the hard drive away from the computer.
7. Using the black pull-tab, lift the hard drive up and remove it from the computer.
8. Remove the screws that secure the black pull-tab bar to the hard drive.
9. Remove the black pull-tab bar from the hard drive.
Replacing the Hard Drive
To replace the hard drive, perform the above steps in reverse order.
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Removing the PCMCIA Card
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1. Follow the procedures in
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2. Push the release button twice to release the PCMCIA card from its slot on the computer.
3. Pull the PCMCIA card from the computer.
Replacing the PCMCIA Card
To replace the PCMCIA card, perform the above steps in reverse order.
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Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
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1. Follow the procedures in
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2. Remove the
3. Remove the
4. Slide the coin-cell battery out of the mylar sleeve.
5. Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable from the system board and remove it from the computer.
Replacing the Coin-Cell battery
To replace the coin-cell battery, perform the above steps in reverse order.
Hard Drive
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Removing the Hard Drive
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1. Follow the procedures in
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2. Remove the
3. Loosen the captive screws that secure the hard drive to the hard-drive cage.
4. Pull the release tab to release the hard-drive cage from the computer.
5. Remove the hard-drive cage from the computer.
6. Slide the hard drive away from the computer.
7. Using the black pull-tab, lift the hard drive up and remove it from the computer.
8. Remove the screws that secure the black pull-tab bar to the hard drive.
9. Remove the black pull-tab bar from the hard drive.
Replacing the Hard Drive
To replace the hard drive, perform the above steps in reverse order.
Secondary Hard Drive
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Removing the Secondary Hard Drive
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1. Follow the procedures in
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2. Remove the
3. Remove the
4. Remove the screws that secure the secondary hard drive to the computer.
5. Pull the black tab to lift the hard drive up and away from the computer.
6. Remove the screws on either sides of the hard drive to release the hard-drive bracket from the hard drive.
7. Remove the hard-drive bracket from the hard drive.
8. Remove the hard-drive interposer from the hard drive.
Replacing the Secondary Hard Drive
To replace the secondary hard drive, perform the above steps in reverse order.
Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Card
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Removing the WWAN card
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1. Follow the procedures in
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2. Remove the
3. Remove the
4. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WWAN card.
5. Remove the screw that secures the WWAN card to the system board.
The card pops up at a 45-degree angle.
6. Slide the WWAN card out of the connector on the system board.
Replacing the WWAN Card
To replace the WWAN card, perform the above steps in reverse order.
Flash Cache Module (FCM)
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Removing the FCM Card
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1. Follow the procedures in
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2. Remove the
3. Remove the
4. Remove the screw that secures the FCM card to the system board.
5. Pull the FCM card away from the computer.
Replacing the FCM Card
To replace the FCM card, perform the above steps in reverse order.
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Removing the Memory Module(s)
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1. Follow the procedures in
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2. To remove the memory modules A and B, remove the
To remove the memory modules C and D, remove the
, and
3. Carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the memory module pops up.
4. Remove the memory module from the connector.
Replacing the Memory Module(s)
To replace the memory module(s), perform the above steps in reverse order.
Camera
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Removing the Camera
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1. Follow the procedures in
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2. Remove the
3. Remove the
4. Remove the
5. Remove the
6. Remove the
7. Remove the
8. Remove the
9. Disconnect the camera cable from the camera.
10. Remove the screws that secure the camera to the display assembly.
11. Remove the camera from the display assembly.
Replacing the Camera
To replace the camera, perform the above steps in reverse order.
PCMCIA Card Cage
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Removing the PCMCIA Card Cage
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1. Follow the procedures in
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2. Remove the
3. Remove the
4. Remove the
5. Remove the
6. Remove the
7. Remove the
8. Remove the
9. Remove the
10. Release the card-cage cable tab.
11. Disconnect the card cage cable from the system board.
12. Remove the screws that secure the card cage to the computer.
13. Remove the card cage from the computer.
Replacing the PCMCIA Card Cage
To replace the PCMCIA card cage, perform the above steps in reverse order.
Heat Sink
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Removing the Heat Sink
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1. Follow the procedures in
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2. Remove the
3. Remove the
4. Remove the
5. Remove the
secondary hard drive (if applicable).
6. Remove the
7. Remove the
8. Remove the
9. Remove the
10. Loosen the four captive screws that secure the heat sink to the system board.
11. Remove the heat sink from the computer.
Replacing the Heat Sink
To replace the heat sink, perform the above steps in reverse order.
Processor
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Removing the Processor
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1. Follow the procedures in
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2. Remove the
3. Remove the
4. Remove the
5. Remove the
6. Remove the
7. Remove the
8. Remove the
9. Remove the
10. Turn the cam screw counter-clock wise until it comes to a stop to release the processor from the system board.
11. Carefully lift the processor straight up from the slot and remove the processor from the computer.
Replacing the Processor
To replace the processor, perform the above steps in reverse order.
System Board
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Removing the System Board
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1. Follow the procedures in
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2. Remove the
3. Remove the
4. Remove the
5. Remove the
6. Remove the
7. Remove the
8. Remove the
9. Remove the
wireless personal area network (WPAN) .
10. Remove the
wireless local area network (WLAN) .
11. Remove the
wireless wide area network (WWAN) .
12. Remove the
.
13. Remove the
14. Remove the
15. Remove the
16. Remove the
17. Remove the
18. Remove the
19. Remove the
20. Remove the
21. Remove the
22. Remove the
23. Remove the
24. Remove the
.
25. Remove the
26. Remove the
27. Remove the
left I/O, right I/O, and IEEE 1394 boards .
28. Remove the screws that secure the system board to the computer.
29. Remove the system board from the computer.
Replacing the System Board
To replace the system board, perform the above steps in reverse order.
SIM Card
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Removing the SIM Card
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1. Follow the procedures in
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2. Remove the
3. Pull the SIM card out of the slot in the battery bay to remove it from the computer.
Replacing the SIM Card
To replace the SIM card, perform the above steps in reverse order.
Media Card
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Removing the Media Card
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1. Follow the procedures in
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2. Push in the Media Card to release it from the computer.
3. Pull the Media Card out to remove it from the computer.
Replacing the Media Card
To replace the Media Card, perform the above steps in reverse order.
Access Panel
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Removing the Access Panel
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1. Follow the procedures in
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2. Remove the
3. Remove the screws that secure the access panel to the computer.
4. Slide the access panel towards the battery compartment.
5. Pull the access panel away from the computer.
Replacing the Access Panel
To replace the access panel, perform the above steps in reverse order.
Hinge Cover
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Removing the Hinge Cover
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1. Follow the procedures in
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2. Remove the
3. Starting from the left edge, gently pry the hinge cover away from the computer.
4. Flip the hinge cover over and place it on the keyboard.
5. Disconnect the cables that connect the hinge cover to the computer.
6. Remove the hinge cover from the computer.
Replacing the Hinge Cover
To replace the hinge cover, perform the above steps in reverse order.
Optical Drive
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Removing the Optical Drive
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2. Remove the
3. Remove the screw in the battery bay that secures the optical drive to the computer.
4. Using a screwdriver or a small plastic scribe, nudge the optical drive towards the outside edge of the computer.
5. Pull the optical drive out of the optical-drive bay and away from the computer.
Replacing the Optical Drive
To replace the optical drive, perform the above steps in reverse order.
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card
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Removing the WLAN card
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1. Follow the procedures in
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2. Remove the
3. Remove the
4. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN card.
5. Remove the screw that secures the WLAN card to the system board.
The card pops up at a 45-degree angle.
6. Slide the WLAN card out of the connector on the system board.
Replacing the WLAN Card
To replace the WLAN card, perform the above steps in reverse order.
Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN) Card
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Removing the WPAN Card
NOTE: WPAN is a generic name for Ultra Wide Band (UWB) and Bluetooth® (BT). Insert a WPAN card only into the slot labeled WPAN/UWB/FCM.
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1. Follow the procedures in
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2. Remove the
3. Remove the
4. Disconnect the antenna cable from the WPAN card.
5. Remove the screw that secures the card to the computer. The card pops up at a 45-degree angle.
6. Slide the WPAN card out of the connector on the system board.
Replacing the WPAN Card
To replace the WPAN card, perform the above steps in reverse order.
Keyboard
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Removing the Keyboard
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1. Follow the procedures in
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2. Remove the
3. Remove the
4. Remove the four screws that secure the keyboard to the computer.
5. Slide the keyboard towards the display to disconnect it from the system board.
6. Remove the keyboard from the computer.
Replacing the Keyboard
To replace the keyboard, perform the above steps in reverse order.
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Replacing the Display Assembly
Removing the Display Assembly
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1. Follow the procedures in
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2. Remove the
3. Remove the
4. Remove the
5. Remove the
6. Disconnect the wireless antenna cables from the wireless cards.
7. Remove the wireless antenna cables from their routing guides.
8. Remove the four screws that secure the display assembly to the computer.
9. Turn over the computer and open the display.
10. Disconnect the two display cables from the connectors on the system board.
11. Remove the screw that secures the display assembly to the computer.
12. Loosen the captive screw and remove the cable retention bar that secures the display assembly to the computer.
13. Disconnect the display cable from the connector on the computer.
14. Remove the antenna cables from their routing guides.
15. Remove the screws that secure the display assembly to the computer.
16. Remove the display assembly from the computer.
Replacing the Display Assembly
To replace the display assembly, perform the above steps in reverse order.
Removing the Display Bezel
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1. Follow the procedures in
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2. Remove the
3. Remove the
4. Remove the
5. Remove the
6. Remove the
7. Remove the screw covers from the display bezel.
8. Remove the screws that secure the display bezel to the display panel.
9. Gently pry the display bezel away from the display panel by rolling your fingers between the edge of the bezel and display panel.
10. Remove the display bezel from the display panel.
Replacing the Display Bezel
To replace the display bezel, perform the above steps in reverse order.
Removing the Display Panel
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1. Follow the procedures in
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2. Remove the
3. Remove the
4. Remove the
5. Remove the
6. Remove the
7. Remove the
8. Remove the screws that secure the top of the display panel to the display assembly.
9. Remove the antenna cables that run along both sides of the display panel.
10. Remove the screws on either sides of the display panel.
11. Peel the tape that secures the flex cable to the display panel.
12. Use the display connector release tabs to disconnect the display cable from the display.
13. Remove the display panel from the display assembly.
Replacing the Display Panel
To replace the display panel, perform the above steps in reverse order.
Palm Rest
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Removing the Palm Rest
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1. Follow the procedures in
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2. Remove the
3. Remove the
4. Remove the
5. Remove the
6. Remove the
7. Remove the
8. Remove the
9. Remove the screws that secure the palm rest to the bottom of the computer.
10. Disconnect the display cable and right IO-panel and fan cables from the system board.
11. Disconnect the left IO-panel and fan cables from the system board.
12. Remove the screws that secure the palm rest to the computer.
13. Gently pry the palm rest and remove the palm rest from the computer.
Replacing the Palm Rest
To replace the palm rest, perform the above steps in reverse order.
I/O and IEEE 1394 Board
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Removing the Left I/O and IEEE 1394 Board
Replacing the Left I/O and IEEE 1394 Board
Removing the Right I/O Board
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1. Follow the procedures in
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2. Remove the
3. Remove the
4. Remove the
5. Remove the
6. Remove the
7. Remove the
8. Remove the
9. Remove the four screws that secure the right I/O board to the chassis.
10. Lift the right I/O board up and away from the computer.
Replacing the Right I/O Board
To replace the right I/O board, perform the above steps in reverse order.
Removing the Left I/O and IEEE 1394 Board
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1. Follow the procedures in
Before Working Inside Your Computer .
2. Remove the
3. Remove the
4. Remove the
secondary hard drive (if applicable).
5. Remove the
6. Remove the
7. Remove the
8. Remove the
9. Remove the
10. Remove the four screws that secure the left I/O and IEEE 1394 board to the computer.
11. Lift the left I/O and IEEE1394 board up and away from the computer.
12. Disconnect the cable that connects the IEEE 1394 board to the left I/O board.
Replacing the Left I/O and IEEE 1394 Board
To replace the left I/O and IEEE 1394 board, perform the above steps in reverse order.
Fan
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Removing the Fan
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1. Follow the procedures in
Before Working Inside Your Computer .
2. Remove the
3. Remove the
4. Remove the
5. Remove the
6. Remove the
7. Remove the
8. Remove the
9. Remove the
10. Remove the
11. Disconnect the fan cable from the system board.
12. Remove the screws that secure the fan to the computer.
13. Remove the fan from the computer.
step 13 to remove the other fan.
Replacing the Fan
To replace the fan, perform the above steps in reverse order.
Video-Card Assembly
Dell Precision™ Workstation M6500 Service Manual
WARNING: 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.
Removing the Video-Card Assembly
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1. Follow the procedures in
Before Working Inside Your Computer .
2. Remove the
3. Remove the
4. Remove the
5. Remove the
6. Remove the
7. Remove the
8. Remove the
9. Remove the
10. Disconnect the video-fan cable from the system board.
11. Loosen the captive screws that secure the video-card assembly to the computer.
12. Remove the video-card assembly from the computer.
Replacing the Video-Card Assembly
To replace the video-card assembly, perform the above steps in reverse order.
Internal Memory
Dell Precision™ Workstation M6500 Service Manual
WARNING: 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.
Removing the Internal Memory
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1. Follow the procedures in
Before Working Inside Your Computer .
2. Remove the
3. Remove the
.
4. Remove the
5. Carefully spread apart the securing clips on the memory module connector until the memory module pops up.
6. Pull the memory module from its slot to remove it from the computer.
Replacing the Internal Memory
To replace the internal memory, perform the above steps in reverse order.
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