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power connector 7. power light 15. 10-in-1 card reader slot 16. optical-drive eject button 17. HDMI connector 6. Base View 11. ExpressCard slot Figure 3. battery bay 2 Back View 1. cooling vents (2) 2. VGA connector 3. network connector 4. USB 2.0 connectors (2) 9. IEEE 1394 port (4-pin) 10. eSATA/USB 2.0 connector 5. hard-drive status light 13. optical drive 18. Base View 1. Figure 2. security cable slot 8. microphone connector M4700 - headphone connector 12. battery status light 14. smart card reader slot 19.
power connector 7. power light 15. 10-in-1 card reader slot 16. optical-drive eject button 17. HDMI connector 6. Base View 11. ExpressCard slot Figure 3. battery bay 2 Back View 1. cooling vents (2) 2. VGA connector 3. network connector 4. USB 2.0 connectors (2) 9. IEEE 1394 port (4-pin) 10. eSATA/USB 2.0 connector 5. hard-drive status light 13. optical drive 18. Base View 1. Figure 2. security cable slot 8. microphone connector M4700 - headphone connector 12. battery status light 14. smart card reader slot 19.
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... latch 3. Front and Back View Figure 4. display 6. track-stick buttons (3) 18. camera (optional) 4. camera LED (optional) 5. keyboard 20. battery release latch 5. device status lights 21. power button 8. fingerprint reader (optional) 13. Front View 1. speakers (2) 7. SIM slot 4. dock I/O port M6700 - display latches (2) 2. DisplayPort connector 9. wireless switch 14. touchpad buttons (3) 16. volume control buttons (3) 3
... latch 3. Front and Back View Figure 4. display 6. track-stick buttons (3) 18. camera (optional) 4. camera LED (optional) 5. keyboard 20. battery release latch 5. device status lights 21. power button 8. fingerprint reader (optional) 13. Front View 1. speakers (2) 7. SIM slot 4. dock I/O port M6700 - display latches (2) 2. DisplayPort connector 9. wireless switch 14. touchpad buttons (3) 16. volume control buttons (3) 3
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VGA connector 4. power connector 7. smart card reader slot 19. cooling vents (2) 2. IEEE 1394 port (6-pin, powered) 10. hard-drive status light 13. ExpressCard slot Figure 6. HDMI connector 5. microphone connector M6700 - Base View 1. USB 2.0 connectors (2) 9. battery bay 4 Figure 5. Back View 1. security cable slot 8. Base View 11. optical-drive eject button 17. optical drive 18. power light 15. 10-in-1 card reader slot 16. network connector 3. battery status light 14. eSATA/USB 2.0 connector 6. headphone connector 12.
VGA connector 4. power connector 7. smart card reader slot 19. cooling vents (2) 2. IEEE 1394 port (6-pin, powered) 10. hard-drive status light 13. ExpressCard slot Figure 6. HDMI connector 5. microphone connector M6700 - Base View 1. USB 2.0 connectors (2) 9. battery bay 4 Figure 5. Back View 1. security cable slot 8. Base View 11. optical-drive eject button 17. optical drive 18. power light 15. 10-in-1 card reader slot 16. network connector 3. battery status light 14. eSATA/USB 2.0 connector 6. headphone connector 12.
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... the AC adapter cable, ensure that shipped with electrical outlets worldwide. AC Adapter 2. Connect the network cable (optional). For additional best practices information, see www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance WARNING: The AC adapter works with your computer. When you did not order them. 1. Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector... as a mouse or keyboard (optional). However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. NOTE: Some devices may cause fire or equipment damage. Network Connector 3. battery release latch 5. Figure 8. 2.
... the AC adapter cable, ensure that shipped with electrical outlets worldwide. AC Adapter 2. Connect the network cable (optional). For additional best practices information, see www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance WARNING: The AC adapter works with your computer. When you did not order them. 1. Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector... as a mouse or keyboard (optional). However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. NOTE: Some devices may cause fire or equipment damage. Network Connector 3. battery release latch 5. Figure 8. 2.
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... voltage 90 VAC to view information about your computer at least once before you turn on and shut down your computer. IEEE 1394 Connector on M6700 5. Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by law to turn on the computer. IEEE 1394 Connector on M4700 Figure 11. For more information regarding the ... and press the power button to ship with your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to 264 VAC Coin-cell battery 3V / 210 mA Table 2. Table 1. Physical Feature Height Width Depth M4700 32.70 mm (1.28 inches) 376 mm (14.80 inches) 256 mm (10.07...
... voltage 90 VAC to view information about your computer at least once before you turn on and shut down your computer. IEEE 1394 Connector on M6700 5. Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by law to turn on the computer. IEEE 1394 Connector on M4700 Figure 11. For more information regarding the ... and press the power button to ship with your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to 264 VAC Coin-cell battery 3V / 210 mA Table 2. Table 1. Physical Feature Height Width Depth M4700 32.70 mm (1.28 inches) 376 mm (14.80 inches) 256 mm (10.07...
Statement of Volatility
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... Remedial Action (Action necessary to prevent loss of -day information. 2012 Dell Inc. various sizes in off state. User Non Volatile optical media. Primary power loss (unplugging the power cord and removing the battery) destroys all user data on the system configuration and time-of data)... - Stores CMOS information. Hard drive(s) User Non Volatile magnetic media, Yes replaceable - Secondary power loss (removing the on-board coin-cell battery) destroys system data on the memory (DDR3, 1067 MHz). CD- frame buffer UH4 On GFx cards (nVidia N14x and AMD): Non Volatile...
... Remedial Action (Action necessary to prevent loss of -day information. 2012 Dell Inc. various sizes in off state. User Non Volatile optical media. Primary power loss (unplugging the power cord and removing the battery) destroys all user data on the system configuration and time-of data)... - Stores CMOS information. Hard drive(s) User Non Volatile magnetic media, Yes replaceable - Secondary power loss (removing the on-board coin-cell battery) destroys system data on the memory (DDR3, 1067 MHz). CD- frame buffer UH4 On GFx cards (nVidia N14x and AMD): Non Volatile...
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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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...of your computer, perform the following steps before you connect a cable, ensure that came with your computer (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance CAUTION: Many repairs may appear differently than shown in Working on Your Computer. • You have connectors with care. if you ...service technician. Turn off your computer. If the computer is not covered by your product documentation, or as the optional Media Base or Battery Slice, undock it. CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your personal safety.
...of your computer, perform the following steps before you connect a cable, ensure that came with your computer (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance CAUTION: Many repairs may appear differently than shown in Working on Your Computer. • You have connectors with care. if you ...service technician. Turn off your computer. If the computer is not covered by your product documentation, or as the optional Media Base or Battery Slice, undock it. CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your personal safety.
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Remove the main battery. 8. While you service the computer. 7. Remove any installed ExpressCards or Smart Cards from the electrical outlet before you work surface. The computer turns off . In ... and turn off when you turn the computer upside-down the operating system: - NOTE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before opening the display. Open the display. 10. Ensure that the computer and all open files and exit all attached devices are turned off after...
Remove the main battery. 8. While you service the computer. 7. Remove any installed ExpressCards or Smart Cards from the electrical outlet before you work surface. The computer turns off . In ... and turn off when you turn the computer upside-down the operating system: - NOTE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before opening the display. Open the display. 10. Ensure that the computer and all open files and exit all attached devices are turned off after...
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CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. Connect any external devices, such as an ExpressCard. 2. Connect your computer and all attached devices to your computer. CAUTION: To connect a network cable, ..., or media base, and replace any telephone or network cables to their electrical outlets. 5. Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. 1. Turn on your computer. After Working Inside Your Computer After you complete any replacement procedure, ensure you connect any external devices, cards, and cables...
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. Connect any external devices, such as an ExpressCard. 2. Connect your computer and all attached devices to your computer. CAUTION: To connect a network cable, ..., or media base, and replace any telephone or network cables to their electrical outlets. 5. Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. 1. Turn on your computer. After Working Inside Your Computer After you complete any replacement procedure, ensure you connect any external devices, cards, and cables...
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.... 2. Removing the ExpressCard 1. Slide the ExpressCard out of the computer. Insert the ExpressCard into the slot and press till it clicks into place. . 2. Removing the Battery 1. Push in the SD card into its slot until it clicks into place. 2. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Installing the ExpressCard... On Your Computer. 2. Press in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Installing the SD Card 1. Follow the procedures in on the SD card to unlock the battery. 11
.... 2. Removing the ExpressCard 1. Slide the ExpressCard out of the computer. Insert the ExpressCard into the slot and press till it clicks into place. . 2. Removing the Battery 1. Push in the SD card into its slot until it clicks into place. 2. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Installing the ExpressCard... On Your Computer. 2. Press in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Installing the SD Card 1. Follow the procedures in on the SD card to unlock the battery. 11
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Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Installing the Battery 1. Slide the battery into its slot until it clicks into place. 2. Flip and remove the battery from the computer. Removing the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card 1. Remove the battery. 12 Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. 3.
Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Installing the Battery 1. Slide the battery into its slot until it clicks into place. 2. Flip and remove the battery from the computer. Removing the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card 1. Remove the battery. 12 Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. 3.
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Slide the SIM card out from the slot . Install the battery. 3. Push in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the battery. 3. Removing the Base Cover 1. Follow the procedures in the SIM card into its slot. 2. Press the rubber tabs towards the rear of the computer to the computer. Installing the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card 1. Remove the screws that secure the base cover to disengage the base cover. 13 3. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
Slide the SIM card out from the slot . Install the battery. 3. Push in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the battery. 3. Removing the Base Cover 1. Follow the procedures in the SIM card into its slot. 2. Press the rubber tabs towards the rear of the computer to the computer. Installing the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card 1. Remove the screws that secure the base cover to disengage the base cover. 13 3. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.
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Tighten the screws to secure the base cover to align with the screw holes correctly on the computer. 2. Place the base cover to the computer. 3. Flip and remove the base cover from the computer. Installing the Base Cover 1. Install the battery. 4. 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. 14
Tighten the screws to secure the base cover to align with the screw holes correctly on the computer. 2. Place the base cover to the computer. 3. Flip and remove the base cover from the computer. Installing the Base Cover 1. Install the battery. 4. 4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. 14
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... that secures the WWAN card to the WLAN card. Removing Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Card (Optional) 1. Remove the: a) battery b) base cover 3. Installing the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card 1. Route and disconnect and remove the antenna cables connected to ...WLAN card from the computer. Tighten the screw to secure the WLAN card to the WLAN card. 4. Install the: a) base cover b) battery 5. Remove the: a) battery b) base cover 3. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the WWAN card from the computer. Removing the Wireless...
... that secures the WWAN card to the WLAN card. Removing Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Card (Optional) 1. Remove the: a) battery b) base cover 3. Installing the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card 1. Route and disconnect and remove the antenna cables connected to ...WLAN card from the computer. Tighten the screw to secure the WLAN card to the WLAN card. 4. Install the: a) base cover b) battery 5. Remove the: a) battery b) base cover 3. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the WWAN card from the computer. Removing the Wireless...
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... the screw that secures the optical drive to the computer. 3. Installing the Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Card (Optional) 1. Install the: a) base cover b) battery 5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Tighten the screw to secure the WWAN card to the computer. 4. Remove the...: a) battery b) base cover 3. Slide the WWAN card in the WWAN card slot. 2. Removing the Optical Drive 1. Pry and slide out the optical ...
... the screw that secures the optical drive to the computer. 3. Installing the Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Card (Optional) 1. Install the: a) base cover b) battery 5. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. Tighten the screw to secure the WWAN card to the computer. 4. Remove the...: a) battery b) base cover 3. Slide the WWAN card in the WWAN card slot. 2. Removing the Optical Drive 1. Pry and slide out the optical ...
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5. Installing the Optical Drive 1. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. 17 Slide the optical drive into its slot and tighten the screw to secure the optical drive to the optical drive. 2. Tighten the screw to secure the drive-latch bracket to the computer. 3. Install the: a) battery b) base cover 4. Remove the screws that secure the drive-latch bracket to the optical drive and remove the bracket.
5. Installing the Optical Drive 1. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer. 17 Slide the optical drive into its slot and tighten the screw to secure the optical drive to the optical drive. 2. Tighten the screw to secure the drive-latch bracket to the computer. 3. Install the: a) battery b) base cover 4. Remove the screws that secure the drive-latch bracket to the optical drive and remove the bracket.
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Flex the hard-drive bracket outward and pull out the hard drive from the computer. 4. Remove the: a) battery b) base cover 3. Remove the screws that secure the primary hard drive to prevent vibrations and for 7 mm hard drives. It is installed to the unlock ...
Flex the hard-drive bracket outward and pull out the hard drive from the computer. 4. Remove the: a) battery b) base cover 3. Remove the screws that secure the primary hard drive to prevent vibrations and for 7 mm hard drives. It is installed to the unlock ...
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Tighten the screw to secure the primary hard drive to the primary hard . 2. Remove the: a) battery b) base cover 3. Remove the secondary hard drive from the computer. 5. Follow the procedures in place. 3. Removing the Secondary Hard Drive 1. Remove the screw that secure ... the screw that secondary hard drive in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Engage the primary hard drive bracket to the computer. 4. Install the: a) base cover b) battery 5. Installing the Primary Hard Drive 1.
Tighten the screw to secure the primary hard drive to the primary hard . 2. Remove the: a) battery b) base cover 3. Remove the secondary hard drive from the computer. 5. Follow the procedures in place. 3. Removing the Secondary Hard Drive 1. Remove the screw that secure ... the screw that secondary hard drive in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Engage the primary hard drive bracket to the computer. 4. Install the: a) base cover b) battery 5. Installing the Primary Hard Drive 1.