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Flashing the BIOS: Dell XPS M1710 Service Manual

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Flashing the BIOS

Dell™ XPS™ M1710 Service Manual

NOTICE:

Plug the AC adapter into a known good power source to prevent a loss of power. Failure to do so may cause

system damage.

1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is installed properly.

NOTE:

If you use a BIOS update program CD to flash the BIOS, press <F12> before inserting the CD so that you can

set up the computer to boot from a CD this one time only. Otherwise, you must enter the system setup program to

change the default boot order.

2. Insert the BIOS update program CD, and turn on the computer.

NOTICE:

Do not interrupt this process once it begins. Doing so may cause system damage.

Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. The computer continues to boot and updates the new BIOS. When

the flash update is complete, the computer will automatically reboot.

3. Press <F2> during POST to enter the system setup program.

4. Press <Alt> and <f> to reset the computer defaults.

5. Press <Esc>, select

Save changes and reboot

, and press <Enter> to save configuration changes.

6. Remove the flash BIOS update program CD from the drive and restart the computer.

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Page 1: ...A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage personal injury or death Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms see Glossary in the Owner s Manual If you purchased a Dell n Series computer any references in this document to Microsoft Windows operating systems are not applicable Information in this document is subject to change without notice 2006 Dell Inc ...

Page 2: ...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 and click Start Shut Down Sh...

Page 3: ...nect 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 fr...

Page 4: ...elp prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Before Working Inside Your Computer before working inside the computer 1 Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer 2 Remove the optical drive see Optical Drive 3 Remove the hinge cover see Removing the Hinge Cover 4 Remove the keyboard see Keyboard 5 Remove the display assembly see Removing the Display Assembly...

Page 5: ... are not installed in the computer Avoid pressing down on them or placing heavy objects on top of them 1 Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer 2 Turn the computer upside down and remove the M2 5 x 8 mm device security screw labeled with a lock icon 3 Insert a screwdriver into the indentation for the device security screw and push the notch on the metal tab to release the d...

Page 6: ...a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as the back panel on the computer NOTICE To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Before Working Inside Your Computer before working inside the computer 1 Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer 2 Remove the hinge cover see Removing the Hinge Cover 3 Remove the k...

Page 7: ...ing the USB Port Board 1 Insert the notch on the USB port board under the small tab on the computer base and the other side of the board over the pin 2 Replace the M2 5 x 5 mm screw 3 Reconnect the cable to the system board 4 Replace the palm rest see Replacing the Palm Rest 5 Replace the display assembly see Replacing the Display Assembly 6 Replace the keyboard see Keyboard 7 Replace the hinge co...

Page 8: ...the main battery see Before Working Inside Your Computer before working inside the computer NOTICE To prevent data loss turn off your computer 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 ...

Page 9: ...rive reinstall the Microsoft Windows operating system For instructions see Restoring Your Operating System in the Owner s Manual Instructions for alternative solutions are available at support dell com pcrt 4 Reinstall drivers on the new hard drive For instructions see Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities in the Owner s Manual Instructions for alternative solutions are available at support dell com ...

Page 10: ...ap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as the back panel on the computer NOTICE To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Before Working Inside Your Computer before working inside the computer 1 Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer 2 Remove the hinge cover see Removing the Hinge Cover 3 Remove the keyboard see Keyboard ...

Page 11: ...the thermal cooling assembly It is not necessary to remove an existing pad or to clean the surface b On the underside of the thermal cooling assembly place the thermal pad s adhesive side on top of the old pad and press it into place 1 underside of processor thermal cooling assembly 2 thermal pad NOTE When replacing the processor thermal cooling assembly hold up the mylar flap on the processor the...

Page 12: ...Working Inside Your Computer before working inside 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 1 Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer ...

Page 13: ...emory modules and the modules must be of the same size and configuration NOTE If a memory module is not installed properly the computer does not boot 1 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 I...

Page 14: ...puter and an electrical outlet 4 Turn on the computer As the computer boots it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information NOTE Since the computer operating system reserves some memory for system files and activities the amount of available memory that is displayed will be less than the total memory installed If you install two 2 GB memory modules f...

Page 15: ...lar to the processor when turning the cam screw NOTICE To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Before Working Inside Your Computer before working inside the computer 1 Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer 2 Remove the hinge cover see Removing the Hinge Cover 3 Remove the keyboard see Keyboard 4 Remove the display assembly see Removing the Di...

Page 16: ... aligns with the triangle on the pin 1 corner of the ZIF socket NOTICE You must position the processor module correctly in the ZIF socket to avoid permanent damage to the module and the socket When the processor module is correctly seated all four corners are aligned at the same height If one or more corners of the module are higher than the others the module is not seated correctly 2 Tighten the ...

Page 17: ...awke New 20folder cpu htm 2 21 2014 11 23 31 AM 3 Replace the processor thermal cooling assembly see Replacing the Processor Thermal Cooling Assembly 4 Replace in reverse order the remaining components that you removed in Removing the Processor Module beginning with step 5 Back to Contents Page ...

Page 18: ... using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as the back panel on the computer NOTICE To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Before Working Inside Your Computer before working inside the computer 1 Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer 2 Turn the computer upside down loosen the two captive screws...

Page 19: ... cable from the system board 5 Disconnect the modem cable from the modem Replacing the Modem 1 Connect the modem cable to the modem NOTICE Ensure that the modem cable is routed correctly when you replace the modem 2 Connect the modem to the system board Align the connector on the bottom of the modem with the modem connector on the system board and press down on the right side of the modem 3 Replac...

Page 20: ...face such as the back panel on the computer NOTICE To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Before Working Inside Your Computer before working inside the computer 1 Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer 2 Remove the hinge cover see Removing the Hinge Cover 3 Remove the keyboard see Keyboard 4 Remove the display assembly see Removing the Displa...

Page 21: ...mal Cooling Assembly NOTE Ensure that the video card thermal cooling assembly mylar flap rests on top of the processor thermal cooling assembly when the video card thermal cooling assembly is in place 1 Carefully align the video card thermal cooling assembly over the connector on the system board and press down NOTE The video card thermal cooling assembly is labeled PUSH HERE 2 Tighten the four ca...

Page 22: ... wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as the back panel on the computer NOTICE To prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Before Working Inside Your Computer before working inside the computer 1 Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer 2 Turn the computer upside down and loosen the captive screws from the Mini ...

Page 23: ...lips toward the back of the computer until the card pops up slightly c Lift the Mini Card out of its connector 1 Mini Card 2 securing clips 2 NOTICE The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion If you feel resistance check the connectors and realign the card 5 Install the replacement Mini Card a Align the Mini Card with the connector at a 45 degree angle and press the Mini Card down into t...

Page 24: ...onnector Before you connect the antenna cables to the Mini Card slide the sleeves off of the cable connectors b Connect the antenna cables to the antenna connectors on the Mini Card by matching the color of the cable to the color of the triangle beside the connector Connect the main antenna cable white to the antenna connector with the white triangle Connect the auxiliary antenna cable black to th...

Page 25: ...Mini Card Dell XPS M1710 Service Manual file C Users santhosh_v ASIA PACIFIC Desktop Hawke New 20folder cards htm 2 21 2014 11 23 35 AM ...

Page 26: ...ICE To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Before Working Inside Your Computer before working inside the computer 1 Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer 2 Remove the hinge cover see Removing the Hinge Cover 3 Remove the keyboard see Keyboard 4 Remove the display assembly see Removing the Display Assembly 5 Remove the palm rest see Removing ...

Page 27: ...file C Users santhosh_v ASIA PACIFIC Desktop Hawke New 20folder fans htm 2 21 2014 11 23 37 AM 1 M2 5 x 5 mm screws 2 2 fan for video card thermal cooling assembly if installed 3 fan cables 2 4 connectors on system board 2 Back to Contents Page ...

Page 28: ...painted metal surface such as the back panel on the computer NOTICE To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Before Working Inside Your Computer before working inside the computer NOTE If you ordered an internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer the card is already installed 1 Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer 2 Re...

Page 29: ...de the computer NOTE You can remove the hard drive bay without removing the ExpressCard cage The only reason for removing the ExpressCard Cage from the hard drive bay is if you are replacing an existing ExpressCard cage or hard drive bay 1 Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer 2 Remove the hard drive see Removing the Hard Drive 3 Remove the optical drive see Optical Drive ...

Page 30: ...ExpressCard Cage Dell XPS M1710 Service Manual file C Users santhosh_v ASIA PACIFIC Desktop Hawke New 20folder cardcage htm 2 21 2014 11 23 40 AM Back to Contents Page ...

Page 31: ...ttery see Before Working Inside Your Computer before working inside the computer NOTICE The hinge cover is fragile and can be damaged if extreme force is used Be careful when removing the hinge cover 1 Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer NOTICE To help avoid damage to the hinge cover ensure that it is snapped securely into place before you rotate the display open to 180 ...

Page 32: ...Hinge Cover Dell XPS M1710 Service Manual file C Users santhosh_v ASIA PACIFIC Desktop Hawke New 20folder hingecvr htm 2 21 2014 11 23 41 AM Back to Contents Page ...

Page 33: ...ry see Before Working Inside Your Computer before working inside the computer 1 Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer 2 Remove the optical drive see Optical Drive 3 Remove the hinge cover see Removing the Hinge Cover 4 Remove the display assembly see Removing the Display Assembly 5 Remove the keyboard see Keyboard 6 Remove the palm rest see Palm Rest 7 Remove the smart car...

Page 34: ...Smart Card Reader Dell XPS M1710 Service Manual file C Users santhosh_v ASIA PACIFIC Desktop Hawke New 20folder smartcar htm 2 21 2014 11 23 42 AM Back to Contents Page ...

Page 35: ...ing inside the computer 1 Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer 2 Remove the hinge cover see Removing the Hinge Cover 3 Remove the two M2 5 x 5 mm screws at the top of the keyboard NOTICE The key caps on the keyboard are fragile easily dislodged and time consuming to replace Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard 4 Lift the keyboard and hold it up and slightly ...

Page 36: ...Keyboard Dell XPS M1710 Service Manual file C Users santhosh_v ASIA PACIFIC Desktop Hawke New 20folder keyboard htm 2 21 2014 11 23 43 AM ...

Page 37: ...ter before working inside the computer The system board s BIOS chip contains the Service Tag which is also visible on a barcode label on the bottom of the computer The replacement kit for the system board includes a CD that provides a utility for transferring the Service Tag to the replacement system board 1 Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer 2 Remove the hard drive see...

Page 38: ...Disconnect the smart card reader connector from the system board 13 Disconnect the speaker connectors from the system board 14 Disconnect the connector for the internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology from the system board 15 Disconnect the subwoofer connector from the system board 16 Disconnect the USB port board connector from the system board 17 Disconnect the fan connector s from the s...

Page 39: ...mal cooling assembly as a single unit Do not separate the thermal cooling unit heat sink from the video card 19 Remove the processor thermal cooling assembly see Removing the Processor Thermal Cooling Assembly 20 Remove the processor see Removing the Processor Module 21 Remove the docking frame a Remove the remaining docking frame screw b Lift the docking frame away from the system board 1 docking...

Page 40: ...ystem board and lift it slightly b Pull the system board assembly away from you toward the front of the computer and slightly to the right at the same time use your left hand to release the audio connectors by pulling the side of the computer base slightly to the left 1 system board assembly Replacing the System Board 1 Replace in reverse order all of the components that you removed in Removing th...

Page 41: ... set up the computer to boot from a CD this one time only Otherwise you must enter the system setup program to change the default boot order 3 Insert the flash BIOS update program CD that accompanied the replacement system board into the optical drive Follow the instructions that appear on the screen See Flashing the BIOS for further information 4 Enter the system setup program to update the BIOS ...

Page 42: ... by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface such as the back panel on the computer NOTICE To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Before Working Inside Your Computer before working inside the computer 1 Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer 2 Turn the computer upside down and loosen the two captive screws on the Mini Card cover NOTE ...

Page 43: ... cover see Removing the Hinge Cover 6 Use the pull tab to disconnect the display cable from the system board and then disengage the display cable from the cable channel 7 Disconnect the LED cable from the system board 8 Remove the four M2 5 x 5 mm screws two on each side that connect the display to the computer base 1 display cable in cable 2 display cable pull tab 3 M2 5 x 5 mm screws ...

Page 44: ...cables NOTICE When removing the display assembly carefully unthread the Mini Card antenna cables through the computer base and ensure that the plastic protectors if present remain on the individual cables 9 Lift the display assembly away from the computer Replacing the Display Assembly 1 Thread the Mini Card antenna cables back through the hole in the base of the computer so that they are accessib...

Page 45: ...nsure that you tighten them in the order indicated by the labels 1 2 3 and 4 on the display hinges 3 Replace the four M2 5 x 5 mm screws 4 Connect the display cable to the system board 5 Reroute the display cable into the cable channel 6 Connect the LED cable to the system board 7 Reroute the LED cable in the cable channel 8 Replace the hinge cover see Replacing the Hinge Cover 9 If a Mini Card is...

Page 46: ...ically touching an unpainted metal surface such as the back panel on the computer NOTICE To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Before Working Inside Your Computer before working inside the computer 1 Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer 2 Remove the display assembly see Removing the Display Assembly 3 Remove the six rubber screw covers dis...

Page 47: ...embly to clear the tab on the bottom of the lower right corner Then pull the bezel toward the right side of the display assembly to clear the tab on the side B of the lower right corner 1 display back cover 2 tabs 7 Repeat step 6 for the lower left corner of the bezel Then use your fingers to release the snaps around the rest of the bezel and lift it away from the display panel ...

Page 48: ...placing the Display Bezel 1 Starting at any corner use your fingers to gently snap the bezel into place to secure it to the display panel 2 Replace the four M2 5 x 5 mm screws on the corners of the bezel 3 Replace the four shoulder screws and two screw covers 4 Replace the six rubber screw covers display bumpers around the bezel Display Panel Removing the Display Panel ...

Page 49: ... system board remove the main battery see Before Working Inside Your Computer before working inside the computer 1 Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer 2 Remove the display assembly see Removing the Display Assembly 3 Remove the display bezel see Removing the Display Bezel 4 Loosen the captive ground screw that attaches the display panel ground wire to the display back co...

Page 50: ... display panel ground wire to the display back cover 5 Replace the eight M2 x 3 mm screws four on each side around the display panel 6 Replace the display bezel see Replacing the Display Bezel Display Latch Removing the Display Latch CAUTION Before you begin the following procedure follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide NOTICE To avoid electrostatic discharge ground yourse...

Page 51: ...ove the display bezel see Removing the Display Bezel 4 Slide the latch to the right and gently lift 5 Remove the spring that attaches the latch to the display back cover 1 spring 2 display latch Replacing the Display Latch 1 Replace the spring that attaches the latch to the display panel 2 Align the latch with the display panel and slide the latch to the left to secure it into place Back to Conten...

Page 52: ...such as the back panel on the computer NOTICE To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Before Working Inside Your Computer before working inside the computer 1 Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer 2 Remove the hinge cover see Removing the Hinge Cover 3 Remove the keyboard see Keyboard 4 Remove the display assembly see Removing the Display Ass...

Page 53: ...u remove the screw the battery latch release on the bottom of the computer will also be released 1 M2 x 2 5 mm screw 2 battery latch assembly 9 Remove the spring from the hook on the computer base by lifting it up and away with a screwdriver or a plastic scribe 1 hook 2 spring 10 Remove the plastic battery latch assembly by twisting the assembly slightly and lifting it out of the channel and away ...

Page 54: ...ok the spring over the hook on the computer base 3 Place the battery latch release under the computer base line it up with the hole in the base and then replace the M2 x 2 5 mm screw in the assembly Ensure that the newly installed latch moves smoothly and freely when pushed and released 4 Replace the hard drive bay and reinsert the two M2 x 3 mm screws 5 Replace the system board and the four M2 5 ...

Page 55: ...the main battery see Before Working Inside Your Computer before working inside the computer 1 Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer 2 Remove the optical drive see Optical Drive 3 Remove the hinge cover see Removing the Hinge Cover 4 Remove the keyboard see Keyboard 5 Remove the display assembly see Removing the Display Assembly 6 Remove the six M2 5 x 5 mm screws labeled P...

Page 56: ...from the palm rest if appropriate see Removing the Coin Cell Battery 9 Turn the computer upside down and remove the 12 M2 5 x 8 mm screws from the bottom of the computer 1 M2 5 x 8 mm screws 12 10 Turn the computer top side up and disconnect the touch pad connector from the system board 1 touch pad connector 2 LED board connector 11 Disconnect the LED board connector 12 Lift the palm rest and remo...

Page 57: ...connector to the system board 4 Replace the coin cell battery if appropriate see Replacing the Coin Cell Battery 5 Reconnect the coin cell battery cable to the system board 6 Replace the six M2 5 x 5 mm screws on the top side of the palm rest 7 Turn the computer upside down and replace the 12 M2 5 x 8 mm screws on the bottom of the computer 8 Replace the display assembly see Replacing the Display ...

Page 58: ...e computer to boot from a CD this one time only Otherwise you must enter the system setup program to change the default boot order 2 Insert the BIOS update program CD and turn on the computer NOTICE Do not interrupt this process once it begins Doing so may cause system damage Follow the instructions that appear on the screen The computer continues to boot and updates the new BIOS When the flash up...

Page 59: ...ly touching an unpainted metal surface such as the back panel on the computer NOTICE To help prevent damage to the system board remove the main battery see Before Working Inside Your Computer before working inside the computer 1 Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer 2 Remove the hinge cover see Removing the Hinge Cover 3 Remove the keyboard see Keyboard 4 Remove the existi...

Page 60: ...ry cable connector Replacing the Coin Cell Battery 1 Install the replacement battery a With the positive side up insert the battery at a 30 degree angle under the release latch and then push the battery into place b Connect the battery cable to the connector on the system board 2 Replace the keyboard see Keyboard 3 Replace the hinge cover see Replacing the Hinge Cover Back to Contents Page ...

Page 61: ...o Contents Page Pin Assignments for I O Connectors Dell XPS M1710 Service Manual USB Connector Video Connector S Video TV Out Connector IEEE 1394 Connector USB Connector Pin Signal 1 USB5V 2 USBP 3 USBP 4 GND Video Connector Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 CRT_R 9 5V 2 CRT_G 10 GND 3 CRT_B 11 MONITOR_DETECT 4 NC 12 DDC_DATA 5 GND 13 CRT_HS 6 GND 14 CRT_VS 7 GND 15 DDC_CLK 8 GND ...

Page 62: ...thosh_v ASIA PACIFIC Desktop Hawke New 20folder pinasign htm 2 21 2014 11 23 56 AM S Video TV Out Connector S Video Pin Signal 1 GND 2 GND 3 DLUMA L 4 DCRMA L Composite Video Pin Signal 5 NC 6 DCMPS L 7 GND IEEE 1394 Connector Pin Signal 1 TPB 2 TPB 3 TPA 4 TPA Back to Contents Page ...

Page 63: ... remove the main battery see Before Working Inside Your Computer before working inside the computer 1 Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer 2 Remove the hinge cover see Removing the Hinge Cover 3 Remove the keyboard see Keyboard 4 Remove the display assembly see Removing the Display Assembly 5 Remove the palm rest see Removing the Palm Rest NOTICE Handle the speakers with ...

Page 64: ...peakers 1 Connect the speaker cable connectors to the connectors on the system board 2 Align the speakers on the screw holes for securing the speakers to the computer base 3 Replace the four M2 5 x 5 mm screws to secure the speakers in place two on each speaker 4 Re route the speaker cables into the cable guides and re adhere the tape to secure the speaker cables in place on the computer base Back...

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