Dell XPS M2010 User manual

Dell XPS M2010 Service Manual
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Dell™ XPS™ M2010 Service Manual
Before You Begin
Memory Module
Mini Card
Coin-Cell Battery
Subwoofer
Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Keyboard
Cosmetic Covers
Top Cover
Display
Camera
Optical Drive
Wireless USB Board
Hard Drive(s)
System Fans
Video Card/Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
Processor Module
Frame
Modem
System Board Assembly
Computer Base
Flashing the BIOS
Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the
problem.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Model PP03X
June 2006 Rev. A00

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Before You Begin
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Recommended Tools
Turning Off Your Computer
Before Working Inside Your Computer
Replacing the System Battery
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 and Before Working Inside Your Computer.
You have read the safety information in the 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 four seconds.
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.

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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: Unless otherwise noted, each procedure in this document assumes that a part can be replaced by performing
the removal procedure in reverse order.
NOTICE: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain-relief loop, 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).
NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the
network device.
3. Disconnect any telephone or network cables from the computer.
4. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
NOTICE: To avoid damage to the keyboard, ensure that you attach the keyboard securely before moving the
computer.
5. Firmly attach the keyboard to the computer and close the display (see Closing the Display).
6. Turn the computer upside-down on a flat work surface.
NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery before working inside the computer.
7. Remove the system battery.
a. Slide the battery latch release on the bottom of the computer in the direction of the #1 arrow. The access door
will pop up.
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b. Using your thumbs, slide the battery in the direction of the #2 arrow by inserting one thumb into the recess next
to the battery access door and the other thumb into the indention surrounding the #2 arrow.
c. Lift the battery straight up and out of the computer.
Replacing the System Battery
1. Press the release latch on the battery to open the access door.
2. Insert the battery straight down into the battery bay.

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3. Slide the battery in the direction of the #1 arrow until it snaps into place.
4. Close the access door, next to the #1 arrow, on the battery.
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Memory Module
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Removing the Memory Module Cover
Removing the Memory Module
Replacing the Memory Module
CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product
Information Guide.
NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body
before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal
surface. If you leave the area, ground yourself again when you return to the computer.
NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are covered under your computer warranty.
NOTE: To get maximum performance/dual-channel memory bandwidth capability, both memory module connectors
must contain memory modules and the modules must be of the same size and configuration.
The computer has two memory slots, DIMM A and DIMM B, located under the memory module cover. If you replace or
upgrade the memory in your computer, both memory modules must be the same size.
Removing the Memory Module Cover
NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working
inside the computer.
1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer, including removing the system battery.
2. With the computer still turned over, loosen the captive screw on the memory module cover and slide the cover toward
the back of the computer to remove it.
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Removing the Memory Module
NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use tools to spread the memory-module
securing clips.
1. Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the
module pops up.
2. Remove the module from the connector on the system board.
1securing clips (2 per connector) 2memory modules (2) 3system board connectors (2)
Replacing the Memory Module
NOTICE: Insert memory modules at a 45-degree angle to avoid damaging the connector.
NOTE: If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer may not boot properly. No error message
indicates this failure.
NOTE: To get maximum performance/dual-channel memory bandwidth capability, both memory module connectors
must contain memory modules and the modules must be of the same size and configuration.
1. Align the notch on the edge of the memory module connector with the tab in the connector on the system board, and
slide the module firmly into the connector at a 45-degree angle.
2. Rotate the module down until it clicks into place. If you do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it.
3. Replace the memory cover. Align the notches in the cover with the tabs on the base, slide the cover toward the front of
the computer, and tighten the captive screw.
NOTICE: If the cover is difficult to close, remove the module and reinstall it. Forcing the cover to close may damage
your computer.
4. Replace the system battery (see Replacing the System Battery).
5. Turn the computer over and open the display (see Opening the Display).
6. Press the power button to turn the computer on.
As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information.

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To confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer, click the Start button, click Help and Support, and then click
Computer Information.
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Mini Card
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Removing a Mini Card
Replacing a Mini Card
CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product
Information Guide.
CAUTION: Only products approved for use in your portable computer may be installed.
NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body
before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal
surface. If you leave the area, ground yourself again when you return to the computer.
Removing a Mini Card
NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery before working inside the computer.
1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer, including removing the system battery.
2. With the computer still turned over, remove the memory module cover (see Removing the Memory Module Cover).
3. Disconnect the antenna cables from the mini card.
1antenna cables 2mini card 3system board connector
4. Release the card by pulling back on the metal securing tabs until the card pops up.

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5. Lift the card out of its connector.
Replacing a Mini Card
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the card, ensure that the antenna cable is not under the card when you click the card
into place.
NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel resistance, check the connectors and realign
the card.
1. Align the card with the system board connector at a 45-degree angle, and press down to insert the card into the
connector.
2. Connect the antenna cables to the antenna connectors on the mini card. Connect the white cable to the connector with
the white arrow, and connect the black cable to the connector with the black arrow.
NOTE: If your computer has a gray cable, connect it to the connector with the gray arrow if one is available on
your card.

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1white arrow 2black arrow 3antenna cables
4mini card
3. Replace the memory module cover (see Replacing the Memory Module).
4. Replace the system battery (see Replacing the System Battery).
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Coin-Cell Battery
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Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product
Information Guide.
NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body
before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal
surface. If you leave the area, ground yourself again when you return to the computer.
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery before working inside the computer.
1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer, including removing the system battery.
2. With the computer still turned over, remove the memory module cover (see Removing the Memory Module Cover).
3. Use a small plastic scribe to carefully lift one side of the battery out of the compartment.
1small plastic scribe 2coin-cell battery 3battery compartment
4. Lift the battery out of the battery compartment.
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
1. With the positive side up, insert an edge of the coin-cell battery under the lip of the compartment.

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2. Carefully press the coin-cell battery into the compartment, being careful not to break the plastic.
3. Replace the memory module cover (see Removing the Memory Module Cover).
4. Replace the system battery (see Replacing the System Battery).
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Subwoofer
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Removing the Subwoofer
Replacing the Subwoofer
CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product
Information Guide.
NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body
before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal
surface. If you leave the area, ground yourself again when you return to the computer.
Removing the Subwoofer
NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery before working inside the computer.
1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer, including removing the system battery.
2. Remove the two M2 x 4-mm screws on the subwoofer cover. The screws are inside the battery bay.
3. Slide the subwoofer cover toward the battery bay, then lift the cover off.
1subwoofer cover 2M2 x 4-mm screws (2)
4. Turn the computer over and open the display (see Opening the Display).
5. Detach the keyboard by grasping the sides of the keyboard and pulling it straight out from the computer base. Set the
keyboard aside.
6. Remove the cosmetic covers (see Removing the Cosmetic Covers).
7. Remove the top cover (see Removing the Top Cover).
8. Disconnect the subwoofer cable from the connector on the system board (JWOFR).

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9. Disconnect the cable for the internal card with Bluetooth® wireless technology from the connector on the system board
(JBT).
1subwoofer cable and system
board connector 2cable for the card with Bluetooth technology and system board connector
10. To easily access the bottom of the computer, lean the display backwards and lay it on a flat surface so that the base is
facing you.
1computer base 2 subwoofer 3 display
11. Push the subwoofer through the top of the computer to remove the subwoofer from its compartment.
12. Detach the internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology (see Removing the Internal Card with Bluetooth Wireless
Technology). Set the card and cable aside to adhere them to the new subwoofer.
Replacing the Subwoofer

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1. Adhere the card with Bluetooth wireless technology (with cable attached) to the new subwoofer.
2. Insert the new subwoofer into the computer base, pushing it firmly into place.
Ensure that the subwoofer cable reaches through to the system board.
3. Slide the subwoofer cover into place, and attach the subwoofer cover to the battery bay using two M2 x 4-mm screws.
4. Lift the display and place the computer base flat on the work surface.
5. Connect the subwoofer cable to the connector on the system board (JWOFR).
6. Connect the cable for the internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology to the connector on the system board (JBT).
7. Replace the top cover (see Removing the Top Cover).
8. Replace the cosmetic covers (see Removing the Cosmetic Covers).
NOTICE: To avoid damage to the keyboard, ensure that you attach the keyboard securely before moving the
computer.
9. Firmly attach the keyboard to the computer and close the display (see Closing the Display).
10. Turn the computer upside down and replace the system battery (see Replacing the System Battery).
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Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology
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Removing the Internal Card with Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Replacing the Internal Card with Bluetooth Wireless Technology
CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product
Information Guide.
NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body
before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal
surface. If you leave the area, ground yourself again when you return to the computer.
Removing the Internal Card with Bluetooth Wireless Technology
NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery before working inside the computer.
1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer, including removing the system battery.
2. With the computer still turned over, remove the subwoofer cover (see Removing the Subwoofer).
3. The internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology is adhered to the subwoofer. To remove the card, pry it off the
subwoofer, and disconnect the cable attached to the card.
1 subwoofer 2 internal card with Bluetooth wireless
technology 3cable connected to the internal card
Replacing the Internal Card with Bluetooth Wireless Technology
NOTE: The internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology is adhered to the subwoofer. To replace the card, you will
need to pry it from the subwoofer and adhere a new card.
1. Connect the cable to the new internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology.

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2. Adhere the new internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology to the subwoofer.
3. Replace the subwoofer cover (see Replacing the Subwoofer).
4. Replace the system battery (see Replacing the System Battery).
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Keyboard
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Removing the Keyboard Battery
Replacing the Keyboard Battery
CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product
Information Guide.
NOTICE: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body
before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal
surface. If you leave the area, ground yourself again when you return to the computer.
NOTICE: Do not attempt to move the computer with the keyboard attached and the display open or the keyboard will
fall away from the computer base and the keyboard may be damaged.
To detach the keyboard from the computer, grasp the sides of the keyboard and pull it straight out from the computer base.
For most service procedures, you will detach the keyboard and set it aside.
Removing the Keyboard Battery
1. Open the display (see Opening the Display).
2. Detach the keyboard by grasping the sides of the keyboard and pulling it straight out from the computer base.
3. Turn the keyboard over.
4. Loosen the captive screw on the keyboard battery.
5. Slide the battery out of the keyboard battery compartment.