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Dell Precision™ M65 Mobile Workstation Service Manual Before You Begin System Components Hard Drive Hinge Cover Memory Display Assembly Communications Cards Palm Rest Coin-Cell Battery Modem Internal Card with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Processor ... for property damage, personal injury, or death. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Precision are trademarks of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc. Trademarks used in trademarks and trade names other than its own. disclaims any manner whatsoever ...
Dell Precision™ M65 Mobile Workstation Service Manual Before You Begin System Components Hard Drive Hinge Cover Memory Display Assembly Communications Cards Palm Rest Coin-Cell Battery Modem Internal Card with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Processor ... for property damage, personal injury, or death. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Precision are trademarks of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc. Trademarks used in trademarks and trade names other than its own. disclaims any manner whatsoever ...
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... (see Removing the Display Assembly). 7. Back to Contents Page Remove the display assembly (see Fan). 12. Remove the hard drive (see Palm Rest). 8. Remove the palm rest (see Hard Drive). 3. Back to Contents Page Base Dell Precision™ M65 Mobile Workstation Service Manual CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in Before Working Inside...
... (see Removing the Display Assembly). 7. Back to Contents Page Remove the display assembly (see Fan). 12. Remove the hard drive (see Palm Rest). 8. Remove the palm rest (see Hard Drive). 3. Back to Contents Page Base Dell Precision™ M65 Mobile Workstation Service Manual CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in Before Working Inside...
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... your computer's electronic components. CAUTION: To prevent static damage to Contents Page Battery Latch Dell Precision™ M65 Mobile Workstation Service Manual CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the hard drive (see Keyboard). 5. Remove the keyboard (see Hard Drive). 3. Remove the palm rest (see Palm Rest). 7.
... your computer's electronic components. CAUTION: To prevent static damage to Contents Page Battery Latch Dell Precision™ M65 Mobile Workstation Service Manual CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the hard drive (see Keyboard). 5. Remove the keyboard (see Hard Drive). 3. Remove the palm rest (see Palm Rest). 7.
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... 5 palm rest 6 system board 7 base 8 modem 9 processor 10 optical drive 11 battery 12 PC Card reader 13 hard drive 14 memory module 15 Mobile Broadband card 16 WLAN card 17 fan 18 processor thermal-cooling assembly Back to Contents Page System Components Dell Precision™ M65 Mobile Workstation Service Manual CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should...
... 5 palm rest 6 system board 7 base 8 modem 9 processor 10 optical drive 11 battery 12 PC Card reader 13 hard drive 14 memory module 15 Mobile Broadband card 16 WLAN card 17 fan 18 processor thermal-cooling assembly Back to Contents Page System Components Dell Precision™ M65 Mobile Workstation Service Manual CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should...
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You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface. 1. Remove the hard drive (see Hinge Cover). 8. Remove the hinge cover (see Hard Drive). 3. Remove the memory module(s) (see Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly). 6. Remove the processor thermal-cooling assembly (see Memory). 4. ...electricity from the system board. 11. Remove any of the base. 1 fan assembly Back to Contents Page Fan Dell Precision™ M65 Mobile Workstation Service Manual CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2.
You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface. 1. Remove the hard drive (see Hinge Cover). 8. Remove the hinge cover (see Hard Drive). 3. Remove the memory module(s) (see Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly). 6. Remove the processor thermal-cooling assembly (see Memory). 4. ...electricity from the system board. 11. Remove any of the base. 1 fan assembly Back to Contents Page Fan Dell Precision™ M65 Mobile Workstation Service Manual CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2.
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...update program CD from the CD. Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive 1. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell Precision™ M65 Mobile Workstation Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive If a BIOS-update program CD is provided with the new system... board, flash the BIOS from the drive and restart the computer. Flashing the ...
...update program CD from the CD. Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive 1. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell Precision™ M65 Mobile Workstation Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive If a BIOS-update program CD is provided with the new system... board, flash the BIOS from the drive and restart the computer. Flashing the ...
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... to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell Precision™ M65 Mobile Workstation Service Manual CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from its packaging. NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off the hard drive. 4. even a slight bump can damage the drive. To replace the hard drive in Before You Begin. 2. Slide the hard drive bezel that secure the hard drive. 1 hard drive screws (2) NOTICE: When the hard drive is turned on...
... to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell Precision™ M65 Mobile Workstation Service Manual CAUTION: If you remove the hard drive from its packaging. NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off the hard drive. 4. even a slight bump can damage the drive. To replace the hard drive in Before You Begin. 2. Slide the hard drive bezel that secure the hard drive. 1 hard drive screws (2) NOTICE: When the hard drive is turned on...
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6. Slide the new hard drive into the bay and into the connector until it is fully seated. 7. Back to Contents Page Replace the two hard drive screws.
6. Slide the new hard drive into the bay and into the connector until it is fully seated. 7. Back to Contents Page Replace the two hard drive screws.
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...the bottom of the palm rest. CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside edge of the computer. Remove the display assembly (see Hard Drive). 10. Turn the computer bottom-side up. 9. Remove the twelve M2.5 x 5-mm screws from the top of the palm rest...NOTICE: Carefully separate the palm rest from the base by touching an unpainted metal surface. 1. Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell Precision™ M65 Mobile Workstation Service Manual CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. ...
...the bottom of the palm rest. CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside edge of the computer. Remove the display assembly (see Hard Drive). 10. Turn the computer bottom-side up. 9. Remove the twelve M2.5 x 5-mm screws from the top of the palm rest...NOTICE: Carefully separate the palm rest from the base by touching an unpainted metal surface. 1. Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell Precision™ M65 Mobile Workstation Service Manual CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. ...
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...System Board Dell Precision™ M65 Mobile Workstation Service Manual Removing the System Board Installing the System Board Removing the System Board CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the modem (see Hard Drive). 3. ...Remove the four hex screws on the bottom of the computer. Back to the replacement system board. 1. Remove the hard drive (see Modem). 10.
...System Board Dell Precision™ M65 Mobile Workstation Service Manual Removing the System Board Installing the System Board Removing the System Board CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the modem (see Hard Drive). 3. ...Remove the four hex screws on the bottom of the computer. Back to the replacement system board. 1. Remove the hard drive (see Modem). 10.
Quick Reference Guide
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... you use the customized Dell Premier Support website at • Upgrades - Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - NSS is necessary for your configuration. Online discussion with technical support • Reference - If you should also reinstall the NSS utility. as memory, the hard drive, and the operating...
... you use the customized Dell Premier Support website at • Upgrades - Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - NSS is necessary for your configuration. Online discussion with technical support • Reference - If you should also reinstall the NSS utility. as memory, the hard drive, and the operating...
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... (RJ-11) 5 serial connector 6 video connector 7 AC adapter connector 8 air vents 1 2 6 5 4 3 1 battery-bay latch release 2 battery 3 memory module cover 4 docking-device connector 5 fan air vents 6 hard drive Quick Reference Guide 11
... (RJ-11) 5 serial connector 6 video connector 7 AC adapter connector 8 air vents 1 2 6 5 4 3 1 battery-bay latch release 2 battery 3 memory module cover 4 docking-device connector 5 fan air vents 6 hard drive Quick Reference Guide 11
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...Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive. 1 Shut down your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer any key...and Software Problems" on page 18 and run the Dell Diagnostics from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD. Select Diagnostics from either your hard drive. 16 Quick Reference Guide to continue to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on . NOTE:...
...Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive. 1 Shut down your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer any key...and Software Problems" on page 18 and run the Dell Diagnostics from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD. Select Diagnostics from either your hard drive. 16 Quick Reference Guide to continue to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on . NOTE:...
Quick Reference Guide
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... designed for at least 8 to run the software. A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, FLOPPY DISKS, OR CDS SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE Start MENU Quick Reference Guide 19...
... designed for at least 8 to run the software. A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, FLOPPY DISKS, OR CDS SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE Start MENU Quick Reference Guide 19...
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... Center, 7 S safety instructions, 5 serial connector description, 11 system view, 11 Service Tag, 6 software problems, 19 spyware, 20 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD, 17 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 16 support website, 6 system views back, 11 bottom, 11 front, 9 left side, 10 right side, 10 U User's Guide...
... Center, 7 S safety instructions, 5 serial connector description, 11 system view, 11 Service Tag, 6 software problems, 19 spyware, 20 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD, 17 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 16 support website, 6 system views back, 11 bottom, 11 front, 9 left side, 10 right side, 10 U User's Guide...
User's Guide
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...8 air vents network connector (RJ-45) NOTICE: The network connector is running. Restricting the airflow can also connect the optional floppy drive directly to a Network or Broadband Modem). Can also be used for wired network connections. Do not store your computer (see Using ...the modem connector. Back View CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into the network connector. Supports a floppy drive, optical drives, or a second battery or second hard drive (see Physically Connecting to a USB connector using the network adapter, see the device user's guide supplied with ...
...8 air vents network connector (RJ-45) NOTICE: The network connector is running. Restricting the airflow can also connect the optional floppy drive directly to a Network or Broadband Modem). Can also be used for wired network connections. Do not store your computer (see Using ...the modem connector. Back View CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into the network connector. Supports a floppy drive, optical drives, or a second battery or second hard drive (see Physically Connecting to a USB connector using the network adapter, see the device user's guide supplied with ...
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... or cause a fire. The computer uses an internal fan to Contents Page When a battery is running. fan air vents - hard drive - Restricting the airflow can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet (see Memory). Back to create airflow through... instructions. 1 battery-bay latch release 4 docking-device connector 2 battery 5 fan air vents 3 memory module cover 6 hard drive battery-bay latch release - See the Dell documentation that contains the second memory module (see Using a Battery). NOTE: The computer turns on the fan when the computer...
... or cause a fire. The computer uses an internal fan to Contents Page When a battery is running. fan air vents - hard drive - Restricting the airflow can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet (see Memory). Back to create airflow through... instructions. 1 battery-bay latch release 4 docking-device connector 2 battery 5 fan air vents 3 memory module cover 6 hard drive battery-bay latch release - See the Dell documentation that contains the second memory module (see Using a Battery). NOTE: The computer turns on the fan when the computer...
User's Guide
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.... To check the battery health using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on the battery charge gauge for the battery alarms in Dell QuickSet. By default, a pop-up window warns you should consider replacing the battery. l Use the Power Management Wizard to select options to an ...and click Help. If no lights appear, the battery has no lights appear, the battery is largely determined by turning off the display and the hard drive after a low-battery warning. To check the Power Meter, double-click the icon on the battery charge gauge to an electrical outlet.
.... To check the battery health using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on the battery charge gauge for the battery alarms in Dell QuickSet. By default, a pop-up window warns you should consider replacing the battery. l Use the Power Management Wizard to select options to an ...and click Help. If no lights appear, the battery has no lights appear, the battery is largely determined by turning off the display and the hard drive after a low-battery warning. To check the Power Meter, double-click the icon on the battery charge gauge to an electrical outlet.
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...state it was in the Power Options Properties window, click the question mark icon on the title bar and then click on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. You can use the QuickSet Power Management Wizard or Windows Power Options Properties to configure ... window or the QuickSet Power Management Wizard, use one of the following methods to an electrical outlet. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is in the Power Management Wizard. The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate...
...state it was in the Power Options Properties window, click the question mark icon on the title bar and then click on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. You can use the QuickSet Power Management Wizard or Windows Power Options Properties to configure ... window or the QuickSet Power Management Wizard, use one of the following methods to an electrical outlet. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is in the Power Management Wizard. The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate...
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... The software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system l Customer Care - To download Notebook System Software: 1. l Enter the Express Service Code to personalize my.... 2. Click the topic that describes your computer is already installed on network activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other Dell customers l Upgrades - Follow the instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers l Downloads - icon in case ...
... The software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system l Customer Care - To download Notebook System Software: 1. l Enter the Express Service Code to personalize my.... 2. Click the topic that describes your computer is already installed on network activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other Dell customers l Upgrades - Follow the instructions on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers l Downloads - icon in case ...