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Back View 1. network connector 4. power connector 7. power light 15. 10-in-1 card reader slot 16. optical drive 18. Base View 1. VGA connector 3. battery status light 14. eSATA/USB 2.0 connector 5. Base View 11. optical-drive eject button 17. ExpressCard slot Figure 3. battery bay 2 security cable slot 8. smart card reader slot 19. cooling vents (2) 2. HDMI connector 6. IEEE 1394 port (4-pin) 10. USB 2.0 connectors (2) 9. headphone connector 12. Figure 2. microphone connector M4700 - hard-drive status light 13.
Back View 1. network connector 4. power connector 7. power light 15. 10-in-1 card reader slot 16. optical drive 18. Base View 1. VGA connector 3. battery status light 14. eSATA/USB 2.0 connector 5. Base View 11. optical-drive eject button 17. ExpressCard slot Figure 3. battery bay 2 security cable slot 8. smart card reader slot 19. cooling vents (2) 2. HDMI connector 6. IEEE 1394 port (4-pin) 10. USB 2.0 connectors (2) 9. headphone connector 12. Figure 2. microphone connector M4700 - hard-drive status light 13.
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... button 15. touchpad buttons (3) 16. HDD eject latch 3. camera (optional) 4. USB 3.0 connector 10. touchpad 17. track stick 19. dock I/O port M6700 - power button 8. USB 3.0 PowerShare connector 11. fingerprint reader (optional) 13. battery release latch 5. device status lights 21. display 6. keyboard 20. camera LED (optional) 5. track-stick buttons (3) 18. microphones (2) (optional) 3. volume control...
... button 15. touchpad buttons (3) 16. HDD eject latch 3. camera (optional) 4. USB 3.0 connector 10. touchpad 17. track stick 19. dock I/O port M6700 - power button 8. USB 3.0 PowerShare connector 11. fingerprint reader (optional) 13. battery release latch 5. device status lights 21. display 6. keyboard 20. camera LED (optional) 5. track-stick buttons (3) 18. microphones (2) (optional) 3. volume control...
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HDMI connector 5. Base View 11. optical drive 18. battery bay 4 network connector 3. IEEE 1394 port (6-pin, powered) 10. ExpressCard slot Figure 6. VGA connector 4. power connector 7. USB 2.0 connectors (2) 9. headphone connector 12. optical-drive eject button 17. Back View 1. security cable slot 8. smart card reader slot 19. Figure 5. battery status light 14. microphone connector M6700 - hard-drive status light 13. power light 15. 10-in-1 card reader slot 16. eSATA/USB 2.0 connector 6. Base View 1. cooling vents (2) 2.
HDMI connector 5. Base View 11. optical drive 18. battery bay 4 network connector 3. IEEE 1394 port (6-pin, powered) 10. ExpressCard slot Figure 6. VGA connector 4. power connector 7. USB 2.0 connectors (2) 9. headphone connector 12. optical-drive eject button 17. Back View 1. security cable slot 8. smart card reader slot 19. Figure 5. battery status light 14. microphone connector M6700 - hard-drive status light 13. power light 15. 10-in-1 card reader slot 16. eSATA/USB 2.0 connector 6. Base View 1. cooling vents (2) 2.
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... damaging the cable. NOTE: Some devices may cause fire or equipment damage. Connect the network cable (optional). USB Connector 4. battery release latch 5. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to avoid damaging the cable. AC Adapter 2. CAUTION: When...as a 1394 hard drive (optional). 5 SIM slot 4. Figure 8. 2. HDD eject latch 3. For additional best practices information, see www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance WARNING: The AC adapter works with your computer. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. When you did not ...
... damaging the cable. NOTE: Some devices may cause fire or equipment damage. Connect the network cable (optional). USB Connector 4. battery release latch 5. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to avoid damaging the cable. AC Adapter 2. CAUTION: When...as a 1394 hard drive (optional). 5 SIM slot 4. Figure 8. 2. HDD eject latch 3. For additional best practices information, see www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance WARNING: The AC adapter works with your computer. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. When you did not ...
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... 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. IEEE 1394 Connector on M4700 Figure 11. Figure 12. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer,...Input voltage 90 VAC to ship with your computer at least once before you turn on and shut down your computer. IEEE 1394 Connector on M6700 5. Power Button NOTE: It is recommended that you install any cards or connect the computer to a docking device or other external device, such...
... 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. IEEE 1394 Connector on M4700 Figure 11. Figure 12. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer,...Input voltage 90 VAC to ship with your computer at least once before you turn on and shut down your computer. IEEE 1394 Connector on M6700 5. Power Button NOTE: It is recommended that you install any cards or connect the computer to a docking device or other external device, such...
Statement of Volatility
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...No Bytes. Primary power loss (unplugging the power cord and removing the battery) destroys all user data on the system board lose data if power is removed from the system. BBRAM (battery backed up) Video memory - User Non Volatile optical media. No ...two. Description Reference Designator Volatility Description User Accessible for external data Remedial Action (Action necessary to prevent loss of -day information. 2012 Dell Inc. Stores CMOS information. Hard drive(s) User Non Volatile magnetic media, Yes replaceable - Yes ROM/RW/ replaceable DVD/ DVD+RW...
...No Bytes. Primary power loss (unplugging the power cord and removing the battery) destroys all user data on the system board lose data if power is removed from the system. BBRAM (battery backed up) Video memory - User Non Volatile optical media. No ...two. Description Reference Designator Volatility Description User Accessible for external data Remedial Action (Action necessary to prevent loss of -day information. 2012 Dell Inc. Stores CMOS information. Hard drive(s) User Non Volatile magnetic media, Yes replaceable - Yes ROM/RW/ replaceable DVD/ DVD+RW...
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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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..., or as a processor by its edges, not by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the optional Media Base or Battery Slice, undock it. WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by the online or telephone... Working on the cable itself. Ensure that shipped with care. Turn off your computer (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance CAUTION: Many repairs may appear differently than shown in this document assumes that the following steps before you begin working...
..., or as a processor by its edges, not by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the optional Media Base or Battery Slice, undock it. WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by the online or telephone... Working on the cable itself. Ensure that shipped with care. Turn off your computer (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance CAUTION: Many repairs may appear differently than shown in this document assumes that the following steps before you begin working...
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6. Remove the main battery. 8. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your operating system, press and hold the power button for about 4 seconds to turn the computer upside-... slots. Ensure that the computer and all open programs before you work surface. NOTE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you turn off when you shut down the operating system: - Close the display and turn them off .
6. Remove the main battery. 8. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your operating system, press and hold the power button for about 4 seconds to turn the computer upside-... slots. Ensure that the computer and all open programs before you work surface. NOTE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you turn off when you shut down the operating system: - Close the display and turn them off .
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...or media base, and replace any telephone or network cables to your computer and all attached devices 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. Turn on your computer. 9 Replace the battery. 4. CAUTION: To avoid damage to their electrical outlets. 5. After Working Inside Your ...
...or media base, and replace any telephone or network cables to your computer and all attached devices 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. Turn on your computer. 9 Replace the battery. 4. CAUTION: To avoid damage to their electrical outlets. 5. After Working Inside Your ...
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... Secure Digital (SD) Card 1. Installing the ExpressCard 1. Insert the ExpressCard into the slot and press till it clicks into place. 2. Removing the Battery 1. 2 Removing and Installing Components This section provides detailed information on how to remove or install the components from the computer. Slide the SD card... out of the computer. Push in on the SD card to unlock the battery. 11 Slide the ExpressCard out of the computer. Push in the SD card into its slot until it from your computer. Follow the ...
... Secure Digital (SD) Card 1. Installing the ExpressCard 1. Insert the ExpressCard into the slot and press till it clicks into place. 2. Removing the Battery 1. 2 Removing and Installing Components This section provides detailed information on how to remove or install the components from the computer. Slide the SD card... out of the computer. Push in on the SD card to unlock the battery. 11 Slide the ExpressCard out of the computer. Push in the SD card into its slot until it from your computer. Follow the ...
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Remove the battery. 12 Installing the Battery 1. Slide the battery into its slot until it clicks into place. 2. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card 1. Flip and remove the battery from the computer. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. 3.
Remove the battery. 12 Installing the Battery 1. Slide the battery into its slot until it clicks into place. 2. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card 1. Flip and remove the battery from the computer. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. 3.
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Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the screws that secure the base cover to disengage the base cover. 13 3. Install the battery. 3. Slide the SIM card out from the slot . Installing the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card 1. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Press the rubber tabs towards the rear of the computer to the computer. Push in the SIM card into its slot. 2. Removing the Base Cover 1. Remove the battery. 3.
Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the screws that secure the base cover to disengage the base cover. 13 3. Install the battery. 3. Slide the SIM card out from the slot . Installing the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card 1. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Press the rubber tabs towards the rear of the computer to the computer. Push in the SIM card into its slot. 2. Removing the Base Cover 1. Remove the battery. 3.
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Place the base cover to the computer. 3. Install the battery. 4. Installing the Base Cover 1. Tighten the screws to secure the base cover to align with the screw holes correctly on the computer. 2. Flip and remove the base cover from the computer. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. 14 4.
Place the base cover to the computer. 3. Install the battery. 4. Installing the Base Cover 1. Tighten the screws to secure the base cover to align with the screw holes correctly on the computer. 2. Flip and remove the base cover from the computer. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. 14 4.
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...screw that secures the WLAN card to the computer. Installing the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card 1. Install the: a) base cover b) battery 5. Follow the procedures in the computer. 2. Remove the: a) battery b) base cover 3. Remove the WLAN card from the computer. Tighten the screw to secure the WLAN card to the WLAN card... in After Working Inside Your Computer. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the WWAN card from the computer. Remove the: a) battery b) base cover 3. Removing the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card 1.
...screw that secures the WLAN card to the computer. Installing the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card 1. Install the: a) base cover b) battery 5. Follow the procedures in the computer. 2. Remove the: a) battery b) base cover 3. Remove the WLAN card from the computer. Tighten the screw to secure the WLAN card to the WLAN card... in After Working Inside Your Computer. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the WWAN card from the computer. Remove the: a) battery b) base cover 3. Removing the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card 1.
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Install the: a) base cover b) battery 5. Removing the Optical Drive 1. Remove the: a) battery b) base cover 3. Tighten the screw to secure the WWAN card to the computer. 4. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the screw ...
Install the: a) base cover b) battery 5. Removing the Optical Drive 1. Remove the: a) battery b) base cover 3. Tighten the screw to secure the WWAN card to the computer. 4. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the screw ...
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Slide the optical drive into its slot and tighten the screw to secure the optical drive to the optical drive and remove the bracket. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. 17 Remove the screws that secure the drive-latch bracket to the computer. 3. 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. 2. 5.
Slide the optical drive into its slot and tighten the screw to secure the optical drive to the optical drive and remove the bracket. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. 17 Remove the screws that secure the drive-latch bracket to the computer. 3. 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. 2. 5.
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Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the: a) battery b) base cover 3. NOTE: A rubber filler is designed to the hard-drive bracket for correct installation of the 7 mm hard drives. 9 mm hard drives does not ...
Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the: a) battery b) base cover 3. NOTE: A rubber filler is designed to the hard-drive bracket for correct installation of the 7 mm hard drives. 9 mm hard drives does not ...
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... the bracket. 19 Insert the primary hard drive into its slot in the computer till it clicks in After Working Inside Your Computer. Remove the: a) battery b) base cover 3. Installing the Primary Hard Drive 1. Remove the screw that secondary hard drive in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Removing the Secondary Hard Drive...
... the bracket. 19 Insert the primary hard drive into its slot in the computer till it clicks in After Working Inside Your Computer. Remove the: a) battery b) base cover 3. Installing the Primary Hard Drive 1. Remove the screw that secondary hard drive in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Removing the Secondary Hard Drive...