Adding and Replacing Parts. Dell XPS M1210, INSPIRON XPS M1210, XPS M1210 PP11S, PP11S, M1210

Adding and Replacing Parts

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" (see this page) and "Before

Working Inside Your Computer" (see page 114).

• You have read the safety information in your Dell™ Product Information 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

• Small plastic scribe

• Flash BIOS update program CD

Turning Off Your Computer

NOTICE:

To avoid losing data, save and close any open files and exit any open programs before you turn off your computer.

1 Shut down the operating system:

Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, click Start → Shut Down → Shut down .

The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process finishes.

2 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 several seconds until the computer turns off.

Adding and Replacing Parts

113

Before Working Inside Your Computer

Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help ensure your own personal safety.

CAUTION:

Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the

Product Information Guide .

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 a connector 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 help prevent damage to 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 113.

3 If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with your docking device.

NOTICE:

To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network device.

4 Disconnect all telephone or network cables from the computer.

5 Close the display and turn the computer upside-down on a flat work surface.

6 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets,

NOTICE:

To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery from the battery bay before you service the computer.

7 Remove the main battery: a Slide the battery-bay latch release on the bottom of the computer until it clicks.

b Slide the battery out toward the back of the computer and lift to remove the battery from the bay.

114

Adding and Replacing Parts

1

2

3

1 battery-bay latch release 2 battery (9-cell battery shown) 3 battery tabs (2)

NOTE:

To replace the battery, follow the removal procedure in reverse order. When you are replacing the battery, ensure that you properly insert the two battery tabs into the corresponding slots in the base of the computer.

8 Press the power button to ground the system board.

9 Remove any installed ExpressCard from the ExpressCard slot.

10 Remove any media from the optical drive, if installed.

11

Remove the hard drive (see "Hard Drive" on page 116).

Optical Drive

CAUTION:

Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the

Product Information Guide .

1 Turn the computer upside-down.

2 Remove the optical-drive locking screw.

3 Insert a scribe into the notch by the screw hole and push the scribe toward the optical drive bay to release the optical drive from the bay.

Adding and Replacing Parts

115

4 Slide the drive out of the bay.

1

2

1 optical-drive locking screw 2 optical drive

Hard Drive

CAUTION:

If you remove the hard drive from the computer when the drive is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive.

CAUTION:

Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the

Product Information Guide .

NOTICE:

To prevent data loss, turn off your computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 113) before

removing the hard drive. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is on, in standby mode, or in hibernate mode.

NOTICE:

Hard drives are extremely fragile; even a slight bump can damage the 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" on page 108 and "Reinstalling

Drivers and Utilities" on page 106).

116

Adding and Replacing Parts

To replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay:

1

Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 113.

2 Turn the computer upside-down and remove the four hard drive screws.

1

2

1 hard drive screws (4) 2 hard drive

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 .

3 Slide the hard drive out of the computer.

Adding and Replacing Parts

117

4 Remove the hard drive from the hard drive carrier by carefully bending the carrier plastics.

1

2

1 hard drive 2 hard drive carrier

5 Remove the new drive from its packaging.

Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive.

6 Place the new drive in the hard drive carrier from which you removed the original hard drive.

NOTICE:

Use firm and even pressure to slide the drive into place. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector.

7 Slide the replacement hard drive in the carrier into the hard drive bay until it is fully seated.

8 Replace and tighten the four hard drive screws.

9

Install the operating system for your computer (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 108).

10

Install the drivers and utilities for your computer (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 106).

118

Adding and Replacing Parts

Returning a Hard Drive to Dell

Return your old hard drive to Dell in its original or comparable foam packaging. Otherwise, the hard drive may be damaged in transit.

2

1

1 foam packaging 2 hard drive

Memory

CAUTION:

Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the

Product Information Guide .

You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board.

See "Specifications" on page 163 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.

1

Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 113.

2 Turn the computer upside-down, loosen the captive screw on the memory module cover, and then remove the memory module cover.

Adding and Replacing Parts

119

NOTICE:

To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the memory-module securing clips.

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).

3 If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module: a Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the module pops up. b Remove the module from the connector.

NOTE:

If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot properly. No error message indicates this failure.

120

Adding and Replacing Parts

4 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.

5 Replace the memory module cover and fasten the captive screw on the cover.

NOTICE:

If the cover is difficult to close, remove the module and reinstall it. Forcing the cover to close may damage your computer.

6 Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet.

7

Reinstall the hard drive (see "Hard Drive" on page 116).

8 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 .

Hinge Cover

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).

Adding and Replacing Parts

121

NOTICE:

To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer.

1

Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 113.

2 Remove the hinge cover: a Open the display all the way (180 degrees) so that it lies flat against your work surface.

NOTICE:

To avoid damage to the hinge cover, do not lift the cover on both sides simultaneously.

b Insert a plastic scribe into the indent to the right side of the hinge cover.

c Ease the hinge cover up, moving from right to left, and remove it.

NOTE:

When you replace the hinge cover, first insert the left edge and then press down from left to right until the cover snaps into place.

1

2

1 hinge cover 2 scribe

Keyboard

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).

122

Adding and Replacing Parts

NOTICE:

To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer.

1

Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 113.

2 Open the display.

3

Remove the hinge cover (see "Hinge Cover" on page 121).

4 Remove the keyboard: a Remove the three screws at the top of the keyboard.

NOTICE:

The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard.

b c

Lift the keyboard only enough to hold it up and slightly forward to allow access to the keyboard connector.

Pull on the pull-tab to release the keyboard cable from the keyboard connector on the system board.

1

2

3

1 screws (3) 2 keyboard 3 keyboard-connector pull-tab

NOTICE:

To avoid scratching the palm rest when replacing the keyboard, hook the tabs along the front edge of the keyboard into the palm rest, and then press on the right edge near the top to snap the keyboard into place before replacing the three screws at the top of the keyboard.

Adding and Replacing Parts

123

WLAN Card

CAUTION:

Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the

Product Information Guide .

NOTICE:

To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the main battery from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer.

1

Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 113.

2

Remove the hinge cover (see "Hinge Cover" on page 121).

3

Remove the keyboard (see "Keyboard" on page 122).

4 Loosen the captive screw on the communications card cover.

124

Adding and Replacing Parts

5

If a WLAN card is not already installed, go to step 6. If you are replacing a WLAN card, remove the

existing card: a Disconnect the two antenna cables from the WLAN card.

1

2

1 WLAN card 2 antenna cable connectors (2) b c

Release the WLAN card by pushing the metal securing tabs toward the back of the computer until the card pops up slightly.

Lift the WLAN card out of its system board connector.

Adding and Replacing Parts

125

1

1 metal securing tabs (2)

NOTICE:

The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the connectors on the card and on the system board, and realign the card.

6 Install the replacement WLAN card: a Insert the WLAN card connector into the system board connector at a 45-degree angle, and then press the other end of the WLAN card down into the securing tabs until the card clicks into place.

126

Adding and Replacing Parts

NOTICE:

To avoid damage to the WLAN card, never place cables under the card.

NOTE:

Your WLAN card may have two or three connectors, depending on the type of card you ordered.

NOTE:

If your computer has a gray cable, connect it to the connector with the gray triangle, if one is available on your card. For more information about which cable to connect to which connector, see the documentation that came with your WLAN card.

b Connect the two antenna cables to the WLAN card — connect the black auxiliary antenna cable to the connector labeled with the black triangle, and connect the white main antenna cable to the connector labeled with the white triangle.

Adding and Replacing Parts

127

1

2

1 antenna cable connectors (2) 2 triangles (2)

Mobile Broadband Card

CAUTION:

Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the

Product Information Guide .

NOTICE:

To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the main battery from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer.

1

Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 113.

2

Remove the hinge cover (see "Hinge Cover" on page 121).

3

Remove the keyboard (see "Keyboard" on page 122).

4 Loosen the captive screw on the communications card cover.

128

Adding and Replacing Parts

5

If a Mobile Broadband card is not already installed, go to step 6. If you are replacing a Mobile

Broadband card, remove the existing card: a Disconnect the two antenna cables from the Mobile Broadband card.

Adding and Replacing Parts

129

1

2

1 Mobile Broadband card 2 antenna cable connectors (2) b c

Release the Mobile Broadband card by pushing the metal securing tabs toward the front of the computer until the card pops up slightly.

Lift the Mobile Broadband card out of its system board connector.

130

Adding and Replacing Parts

1

1 metal securing tabs (2)

NOTICE:

The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the connectors on the card and on the system board, and realign the card.

Adding and Replacing Parts

131

6 Install the replacement Mobile Broadband card: a Insert the Mobile Broadband card connector into the system board connector at a 45-degree angle, and then press the other end of the Mobile Broadband card down into the securing tabs until the card clicks into place.

132

Adding and Replacing Parts

NOTICE:

To avoid damage to the Mobile Broadband card, never place cables under the card.

b Connect the two antenna cables to the Mobile Broadband card (black cable to the connector labeled "AUX" and the white cable to the connector labeled "MAIN").

1

1 antenna cable connectors (2)

Adding and Replacing Parts

133

.

Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card

CAUTION:

Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the

Product Information Guide .

NOTICE:

To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the main battery from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer.

1

Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 113.

1

2

1 battery-bay latch release 2 SIM card

NOTICE:

Do not touch the SIM card connectors to protect the card from electrostatic discharge (ESD). To prevent

ESD, hold the card in your hand before you insert or remove the card.

2 With the cut-off corner on the card facing away from the card slot, insert the SIM card into the slot so that it slides under the metal tabs on the sides.

Internal 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 metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer).

134

Adding and Replacing Parts

If you ordered a card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer, it is already installed.

NOTICE:

To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the main battery from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer.

1

Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 113.

2 Remove the card screw.

3 Using your fingers or a plastic scribe, carefully pull the card out of the compartment so that you can disconnect the card from its cable and remove it from the computer.

4 To replace the card, connect the card to the cable and then carefully insert the card into the compartment.

5 Replace the card screw.

1

1 card screw

2

3

2 internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology

3 card connector

Adding and Replacing Parts

135

136

Adding and Replacing Parts