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VGA connector 3. ExpressCard slot Figure 3. security cable slot 8. battery status light 14. HDMI connector 6. optical-drive eject button 17. smart card reader slot 19. IEEE 1394 port (4-pin) 10. headphone connector 12. power light 15. 10-in-1 card reader slot 16. cooling vents (2) 2. optical drive 18. Base View 1. network connector 4. power connector 7. USB 2.0 connectors (2) 9. eSATA/USB 2.0 connector 5. hard-drive status light 13. Back View 1. microphone connector M4700 - Figure 2. Base View 11. battery bay 2
VGA connector 3. ExpressCard slot Figure 3. security cable slot 8. battery status light 14. HDMI connector 6. optical-drive eject button 17. smart card reader slot 19. IEEE 1394 port (4-pin) 10. headphone connector 12. power light 15. 10-in-1 card reader slot 16. cooling vents (2) 2. optical drive 18. Base View 1. network connector 4. power connector 7. USB 2.0 connectors (2) 9. eSATA/USB 2.0 connector 5. hard-drive status light 13. Back View 1. microphone connector M4700 - Figure 2. Base View 11. battery bay 2
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2. dock I/O port M6700 - DisplayPort connector 9. fingerprint reader (optional) 13. SIM slot 4. camera (optional) 4. touchpad buttons (3) 16. battery release latch 5. display latches (2) 2. microphones (2) (optional) 3. display 6. wireless switch 14. device status lights 21. Front and Back View Figure 4. Front View 1. power button 8. keyboard 20. ...
2. dock I/O port M6700 - DisplayPort connector 9. fingerprint reader (optional) 13. SIM slot 4. camera (optional) 4. touchpad buttons (3) 16. battery release latch 5. display latches (2) 2. microphones (2) (optional) 3. display 6. wireless switch 14. device status lights 21. Front and Back View Figure 4. Front View 1. power button 8. keyboard 20. ...
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security cable slot 8. headphone connector 12. optical drive 18. network connector 3. Base View 1. cooling vents (2) 2. microphone connector M6700 - Base View 11. power light 15. 10-in-1 card reader slot 16. optical-drive eject button 17. HDMI connector 5. USB 2.0 connectors (2) 9. battery status light 14. ExpressCard slot Figure 6. IEEE 1394 port (6-pin, powered) 10. Figure 5. power connector 7. smart card reader slot 19. eSATA/USB 2.0 connector 6. hard-drive status light 13. Back View 1. VGA connector 4. battery bay 4
security cable slot 8. headphone connector 12. optical drive 18. network connector 3. Base View 1. cooling vents (2) 2. microphone connector M6700 - Base View 11. power light 15. 10-in-1 card reader slot 16. optical-drive eject button 17. HDMI connector 5. USB 2.0 connectors (2) 9. battery status light 14. ExpressCard slot Figure 6. IEEE 1394 port (6-pin, powered) 10. Figure 5. power connector 7. smart card reader slot 19. eSATA/USB 2.0 connector 6. hard-drive status light 13. Back View 1. VGA connector 4. battery bay 4
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For additional best practices information, see www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance WARNING: The AC adapter works with your computer. CAUTION: When you did not order them. 1. NOTE: Some devices may cause fire or equipment ... electrical outlet. Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector on the AC adapter to avoid damaging the cable. Figure 9. SIM slot 4. USB Connector 4. 2. battery release latch 5. Connect USB devices, such as a 1394 hard drive (optional). 5
For additional best practices information, see www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance WARNING: The AC adapter works with your computer. CAUTION: When you did not order them. 1. NOTE: Some devices may cause fire or equipment ... electrical outlet. Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector on the AC adapter to avoid damaging the cable. Figure 9. SIM slot 4. USB Connector 4. 2. battery release latch 5. Connect USB devices, such as a 1394 hard drive (optional). 5
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... your computer. Figure 10. Physical Feature Height Width Depth M4700 32.70 mm (1.28 inches) 376 mm (14.80 inches) 256 mm (10.07 inches) M6700 33.10 mm (1.30 inches) 416.70 mm (16.40 inches) 270.60 mm (10.65 inches) 6 Open the computer display and press the power... button to view information about your computer. Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by law to 264 VAC Coin-cell battery 3V / 210 mA Table 2. Table 1. IEEE 1394 Connector on M4700 Figure 11. IEEE 1394 Connector on...
... your computer. Figure 10. Physical Feature Height Width Depth M4700 32.70 mm (1.28 inches) 376 mm (14.80 inches) 256 mm (10.07 inches) M6700 33.10 mm (1.30 inches) 416.70 mm (16.40 inches) 270.60 mm (10.65 inches) 6 Open the computer display and press the power... button to view information about your computer. Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by law to 264 VAC Coin-cell battery 3V / 210 mA Table 2. Table 1. IEEE 1394 Connector on M4700 Figure 11. IEEE 1394 Connector on...
Statement of Volatility
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...all user data on the system configuration and time-of data) RTC CMOS - Secondary power loss (removing the on-board coin-cell battery) destroys system data on the memory (DDR3, 1067 MHz). Volatile memory in No PCH, for MAC address, LED mode, WOL settings...flash drive). CD- Description Reference Designator Volatility Description User Accessible for external data Remedial Action (Action necessary to prevent loss of -day information. 2012 Dell Inc. May also one or two. User Non Volatile optical media. Yes ROM/RW/ replaceable DVD/ DVD+RW/ Diskette Drives N/A N/A N/A...
...all user data on the system configuration and time-of data) RTC CMOS - Secondary power loss (removing the on-board coin-cell battery) destroys system data on the memory (DDR3, 1067 MHz). Volatile memory in No PCH, for MAC address, LED mode, WOL settings...flash drive). CD- Description Reference Designator Volatility Description User Accessible for external data Remedial Action (Action necessary to prevent loss of -day information. 2012 Dell Inc. May also one or two. User Non Volatile optical media. Yes ROM/RW/ replaceable DVD/ DVD+RW/ Diskette Drives N/A N/A N/A...
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... the Secure Digital (SD) Card...11 Installing the SD Card...11 Removing the ExpressCard...11 Installing the ExpressCard...11 Removing the Battery...11 Installing the Battery...12 Removing the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card 12 Installing the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card 13 Removing the Base...Primary Hard Drive...19 Removing the Secondary Hard Drive...19 Installing the Secondary Hard Drive...20 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery...20 Installing the Coin-Cell Battery...21 Removing the Processor Fan...21 Installing the Processor Fan...22 Removing the Video-Card Fan...22 Installing the ...
... the Secure Digital (SD) Card...11 Installing the SD Card...11 Removing the ExpressCard...11 Installing the ExpressCard...11 Removing the Battery...11 Installing the Battery...12 Removing the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card 12 Installing the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card 13 Removing the Base...Primary Hard Drive...19 Removing the Secondary Hard Drive...19 Installing the Secondary Hard Drive...20 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery...20 Installing the Coin-Cell Battery...21 Removing the Processor Fan...21 Installing the Processor Fan...22 Removing the Video-Card Fan...22 Installing the ...
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Boot Sequence...59 Navigation Keys...59 System Setup Options...60 Updating the BIOS ...67 System and Setup Password...67 Assigning a System Password and Setup Password 68 Deleting or Changing an Existing System and/or Setup Password 68 4 Diagnostics...71 Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) Diagnostics 71 5 Troubleshooting Your Computer 73 Device Status Lights...73 Battery Status Lights...74 6 Specifications...75 Technical Specification...75 7 Getting Help...83 Contacting Dell...83
Boot Sequence...59 Navigation Keys...59 System Setup Options...60 Updating the BIOS ...67 System and Setup Password...67 Assigning a System Password and Setup Password 68 Deleting or Changing an Existing System and/or Setup Password 68 4 Diagnostics...71 Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) Diagnostics 71 5 Troubleshooting Your Computer 73 Device Status Lights...73 Battery Status Lights...74 6 Specifications...75 Technical Specification...75 7 Getting Help...83 Contacting Dell...83
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... that both connectors are disconnecting this type of your warranty. Turn off your computer (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance CAUTION: Many repairs may appear differently than shown in reverse order. Disconnect all attached devices from the computer. 5. ... a connector on Your Computer. • You have connectors with your product documentation, or as the optional Media Base or Battery Slice, undock it. CAUTION: When you disconnect the cable. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure included in your computer. Read and...
... that both connectors are disconnecting this type of your warranty. Turn off your computer (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance CAUTION: Many repairs may appear differently than shown in reverse order. Disconnect all attached devices from the computer. 5. ... a connector on Your Computer. • You have connectors with your product documentation, or as the optional Media Base or Battery Slice, undock it. CAUTION: When you disconnect the cable. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure included in your computer. Read and...
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... could harm internal components. 11. CAUTION: Before touching anything inside your computer from the appropriate slots. Remove the main battery. 8. NOTE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer. 7. While you shut down your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off...
... could harm internal components. 11. CAUTION: Before touching anything inside your computer from the appropriate slots. Remove the main battery. 8. NOTE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer. 7. While you shut down your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off...
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...avoid damage to the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. CAUTION: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer. 3. Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. 1. Turn on your ...computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets. 5. Connect any external devices, such as a port replicator, battery slice, or media base, and replace any cards, such as...
...avoid damage to the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. CAUTION: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer. 3. Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. 1. Turn on your ...computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets. 5. Connect any external devices, such as a port replicator, battery slice, or media base, and replace any cards, such as...
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... to release it from your computer. Removing the Secure Digital (SD) Card 1. Installing the SD Card 1. Push in on the SD card to unlock the battery. 11 Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer. 2. Installing the ExpressCard 1. Press in the SD card into its slot until it clicks into... This section provides detailed information on the ExpressCard. 3. Follow the procedures in on how to remove or install the components from the computer. Removing the Battery 1.
... to release it from your computer. Removing the Secure Digital (SD) Card 1. Installing the SD Card 1. Push in on the SD card to unlock the battery. 11 Follow the procedures in Before Working On Your Computer. 2. Installing the ExpressCard 1. Press in the SD card into its slot until it clicks into... This section provides detailed information on the ExpressCard. 3. Follow the procedures in on how to remove or install the components from the computer. Removing the Battery 1.
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Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Slide the battery into its slot until it clicks into place. 2. Remove the battery. 12 Flip and remove the battery from the computer. Removing the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card 1. 3. Installing the Battery 1. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Slide the battery into its slot until it clicks into place. 2. Remove the battery. 12 Flip and remove the battery from the computer. Removing the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card 1. 3. Installing the Battery 1. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
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3. Follow the procedures in the SIM card into its slot. 2. Remove the battery. 3. Press the rubber tabs towards the rear of the computer to the computer. Install the battery. 3. Remove the screws that secure the base cover to disengage the base cover. 13 Slide the SIM card out from the slot . Push in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Installing the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card 1. Removing the Base Cover 1.
3. Follow the procedures in the SIM card into its slot. 2. Remove the battery. 3. Press the rubber tabs towards the rear of the computer to the computer. Install the battery. 3. Remove the screws that secure the base cover to disengage the base cover. 13 Slide the SIM card out from the slot . Push in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Installing the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card 1. Removing the Base Cover 1.
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Place the base cover to the computer. 3. Tighten the screws to secure the base cover to align with the screw holes correctly on the computer. 2. Install the battery. 4. Flip and remove the base cover from the computer. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. 14 Installing the Base Cover 1. 4.
Place the base cover to the computer. 3. Tighten the screws to secure the base cover to align with the screw holes correctly on the computer. 2. Install the battery. 4. Flip and remove the base cover from the computer. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. 14 Installing the Base Cover 1. 4.
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...After Working Inside Your Computer. Follow the procedures in the computer. 2. Removing Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Card (Optional) 1. Remove the: a) battery b) base cover 3. Tighten the screw to secure the WLAN card to the WWAN card. Install the: a) base cover... b) battery 5. Remove the WWAN card from the computer. Remove the: a) battery b) base cover 3. Removing the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Route...
...After Working Inside Your Computer. Follow the procedures in the computer. 2. Removing Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Card (Optional) 1. Remove the: a) battery b) base cover 3. Tighten the screw to secure the WLAN card to the WWAN card. Install the: a) base cover... b) battery 5. Remove the WWAN card from the computer. Remove the: a) battery b) base cover 3. Removing the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Route...
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Route the cables through the routing channels and connect them to the computer. 3. Remove the: a) battery b) base cover 3. Installing the Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Card (Optional) 1. Slide the WWAN card in After Working Inside Your Computer. Tighten the ... WWAN card. 4. Follow the procedures in the WWAN card slot. 2. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Install the: a) base cover b) battery 5. Removing the Optical Drive 1. Pry and slide out the optical drive to the computer. 4. Remove the screw that secures the optical drive to remove it...
Route the cables through the routing channels and connect them to the computer. 3. Remove the: a) battery b) base cover 3. Installing the Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Card (Optional) 1. Slide the WWAN card in After Working Inside Your Computer. Tighten the ... WWAN card. 4. Follow the procedures in the WWAN card slot. 2. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Install the: a) base cover b) battery 5. Removing the Optical Drive 1. Pry and slide out the optical drive to the computer. 4. Remove the screw that secures the optical drive to remove it...
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Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. 17 Remove the screws that secure the drive-latch bracket to the optical drive. 2. Installing the Optical Drive 1. Install the: a) battery b) base cover 4. Tighten the screw to secure the drive-latch bracket to the optical drive and remove the bracket. 5. Slide the optical drive into its slot and tighten the screw to secure the optical drive to the computer. 3.
Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. 17 Remove the screws that secure the drive-latch bracket to the optical drive. 2. Installing the Optical Drive 1. Install the: a) battery b) base cover 4. Tighten the screw to secure the drive-latch bracket to the optical drive and remove the bracket. 5. Slide the optical drive into its slot and tighten the screw to secure the optical drive to the computer. 3.
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.... 2. NOTE: A rubber filler is designed to the unlock position and pull out the hard drive from the bracket. Removing the Primary Hard Drive 1. Remove the: a) battery b) base cover 3. Remove the screws that secure the primary hard drive to the hard-drive bracket for correct installation of the 7 mm hard drives. 9 mm...
.... 2. NOTE: A rubber filler is designed to the unlock position and pull out the hard drive from the bracket. Removing the Primary Hard Drive 1. Remove the: a) battery b) base cover 3. Remove the screws that secure the primary hard drive to the hard-drive bracket for correct installation of the 7 mm hard drives. 9 mm...
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...the Secondary Hard Drive 1. Pull the tab upward and remove the secondary hard drive from the bracket. 19 Install the: a) base cover b) battery 5. Remove the screw that secure that secure secondary hard drive to the bracket. 6. Remove the screw that secondary hard drive in place. 3. Remove... the: a) battery b) base cover 3. Remove the secondary hard drive from the computer. 5. Engage the primary hard drive bracket to the computer. 4. Follow the procedures...
...the Secondary Hard Drive 1. Pull the tab upward and remove the secondary hard drive from the bracket. 19 Install the: a) base cover b) battery 5. Remove the screw that secure that secure secondary hard drive to the bracket. 6. Remove the screw that secondary hard drive in place. 3. Remove... the: a) battery b) base cover 3. Remove the secondary hard drive from the computer. 5. Engage the primary hard drive bracket to the computer. 4. Follow the procedures...