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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 Thermal-Cooling Assembly Keyboard Processor Module PC Card Reader System Board Battery...the written permission of your computer. Reproduction 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 any proprietary interest in this document ...
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 Thermal-Cooling Assembly Keyboard Processor Module PC Card Reader System Board Battery...the written permission of your computer. Reproduction 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 any proprietary interest in this document ...
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...). 8. Remove the processor thermal-cooling assembly (see Palm Rest). 7. Follow the instructions in the Product Information Guide. To remove the battery latch, use a plastic scribe or screwdriver to Contents Page Remove the system board (see Hinge Cover). 4. Remove the hinge cover (see...lift the latch away. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface. 1. Back 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....
...). 8. Remove the processor thermal-cooling assembly (see Palm Rest). 7. Follow the instructions in the Product Information Guide. To remove the battery latch, use a plastic scribe or screwdriver to Contents Page Remove the system board (see Hinge Cover). 4. Remove the hinge cover (see...lift the latch away. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface. 1. Back 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....
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...is engaged. a. c. Disconnect any installed ExpressCards, PC Cards, or smart cards from their sizes. Grasp the battery by the battery tab and slide the battery horizontally toward the back of screws and their electrical outlets. 5. Computer Orientation 1 front 2 left 3 back... 4 right Screw Identification When you service the computer. 6. 3. Remove any telephone, network, and USB cables from the bay. 1 battery 2 battery-bay latch release 7. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from the computer. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must...
...is engaged. a. c. Disconnect any installed ExpressCards, PC Cards, or smart cards from their sizes. Grasp the battery by the battery tab and slide the battery horizontally toward the back of screws and their electrical outlets. 5. Computer Orientation 1 front 2 left 3 back... 4 right Screw Identification When you service the computer. 6. 3. Remove any telephone, network, and USB cables from the bay. 1 battery 2 battery-bay latch release 7. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from the computer. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must...
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... card out of the computer. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you ordered an internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell Precision™ M65 Mobile Workstation Service Manual CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in your computer...
... card out of the computer. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you ordered an internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell Precision™ M65 Mobile Workstation Service Manual CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in your computer...
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...To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer. 1. Slide the battery out of the computer. Remove the coin-cell battery connector from the connector on the back panel of the plastic sleeve...the memory module cover (see Memory). 1 plastic sleeve 4 connector on system board 2 coin-cell battery 3 coin-cell battery connector 3. Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell Precision™ M65 Mobile Workstation Service Manual CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in Before You ...
...To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer. 1. Slide the battery out of the computer. Remove the coin-cell battery connector from the connector on the back panel of the plastic sleeve...the memory module cover (see Memory). 1 plastic sleeve 4 connector on system board 2 coin-cell battery 3 coin-cell battery connector 3. Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell Precision™ M65 Mobile Workstation Service Manual CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in Before You ...
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... 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 servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer. Back to Contents Page System Components Dell Precision™ M65 Mobile Workstation...
... 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 servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer. Back to Contents Page System Components Dell Precision™ M65 Mobile Workstation...
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... set up the computer to boot from the hard drive. Turn on the screen. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in , the main battery is properly installed, and a network cable is complete, the computer will automatically reboot. 3. Remove the flash BIOS-update program CD from the CD....icon appears on the screen. Back to reset the computer defaults. 5. Press and to Contents Page 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...
... set up the computer to boot from the hard drive. Turn on the screen. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in , the main battery is properly installed, and a network cable is complete, the computer will automatically reboot. 3. Remove the flash BIOS-update program CD from the CD....icon appears on the screen. Back to reset the computer defaults. 5. Press and to Contents Page 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...
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... module, remove the existing module: a. Follow the procedures in the computer, click the Start button, click Help and Support, and then click Dell System Information. b. Remove the module from the connector. 1 memory module 2 securing clips (2) NOTICE: If you need to spread the memory-module... securing clips. 3. If you install a module in DIMM B: 1. Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your fingertips to avoid damaging the connector. Turn the computer upside-down, loosen the captive screw...
... module, remove the existing module: a. Follow the procedures in the computer, click the Start button, click Help and Support, and then click Dell System Information. b. Remove the module from the connector. 1 memory module 2 securing clips (2) NOTICE: If you need to spread the memory-module... securing clips. 3. If you install a module in DIMM B: 1. Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your fingertips to avoid damaging the connector. Turn the computer upside-down, loosen the captive screw...
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... 7. Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the computer, click the Start button, click Help and Support, and then click Dell System Information. As the computer boots, it . b. If you do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it clicks into place. Slide... the module firmly into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to Contents Page Replace the memory module cover and tighten the screw. Insert the battery into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and rotate the module down until it . ...
... 7. Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the computer, click the Start button, click Help and Support, and then click Dell System Information. As the computer boots, it . b. If you do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it clicks into place. Slide... the module firmly into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to Contents Page Replace the memory module cover and tighten the screw. Insert the battery into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and rotate the module down until it . ...
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... back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Communications Cards Dell Precision™ M65 Mobile Workstation Service Manual Wireless Cards Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card Wireless Cards If you ordered a wireless LAN or WAN card ..., go to the computer. 5. If a card is already installed. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you return to step 6. If you begin working inside the computer. Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Cards 1. Follow the procedures in ...
... back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Back to Contents Page Communications Cards Dell Precision™ M65 Mobile Workstation Service Manual Wireless Cards Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card Wireless Cards If you ordered a wireless LAN or WAN card ..., go to the computer. 5. If a card is already installed. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you return to step 6. If you begin working inside the computer. Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Cards 1. Follow the procedures in ...
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...Cover). 3. Remove the hinge cover (see Before You Begin). NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you touch any of your computer, discharge static electricity from the modem. Remove the keyboard (see Palm Rest). 6. Back to ...to Contents Page Remove the M2 x 3-mm screw that attaches the modem to the system board. 7. Back to Contents Page Modem Dell Precision™ M65 Mobile Workstation Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin working inside your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted ...
...Cover). 3. Remove the hinge cover (see Before You Begin). NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you touch any of your computer, discharge static electricity from the modem. Remove the keyboard (see Palm Rest). 6. Back to ...to Contents Page Remove the M2 x 3-mm screw that attaches the modem to the system board. 7. Back to Contents Page Modem Dell Precision™ M65 Mobile Workstation Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin working inside your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted ...
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...screws and ensure that you align the wireless switch on the base with the switch on the system board. 1 wireless switch 2. Insert the battery into the BIOS of the replacement system board. 5. NOTICE: Before turning on the computer, replace all the steps in Removing the System ... Connect the AC adapter to the computer and to Contents Page NOTE: After replacing the system board, enter the computer Service Tag into the battery bay. 3. Insert the CD that accompanied the replacement system board into the appropriate drive. Back to an electrical outlet. 15. Installing the ...
...screws and ensure that you align the wireless switch on the base with the switch on the system board. 1 wireless switch 2. Insert the battery into the BIOS of the replacement system board. 5. NOTICE: Before turning on the computer, replace all the steps in Removing the System ... Connect the AC adapter to the computer and to Contents Page NOTE: After replacing the system board, enter the computer Service Tag into the battery bay. 3. Insert the CD that accompanied the replacement system board into the appropriate drive. Back to an electrical outlet. 15. Installing the ...
Quick Reference Guide
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Contents Finding Information 5 Setting Up Your Computer 8 About Your Computer 9 Front View 9 Left Side View 10 Right Side View 10 Back View 11 Bottom View 11 Using a Battery 12 Battery Performance 12 Checking the Battery Charge 13 Charging the Battery 14 Replacing the Battery 14 Storing a Battery 15 Troubleshooting 15 Dell Technical Update Service 15 Dell Diagnostics 15 Lockups and Software Problems 18 Index 21 Contents 3
Contents Finding Information 5 Setting Up Your Computer 8 About Your Computer 9 Front View 9 Left Side View 10 Right Side View 10 Back View 11 Bottom View 11 Using a Battery 12 Battery Performance 12 Checking the Battery Charge 13 Charging the Battery 14 Replacing the Battery 14 Storing a Battery 15 Troubleshooting 15 Dell Technical Update Service 15 Dell Diagnostics 15 Lockups and Software Problems 18 Index 21 Contents 3
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Setting Up Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any software or additional hardware (such as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) that you will need to complete the setup of the accessories box, which you have ordered. 3 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector ...
Setting Up Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any software or additional hardware (such as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) that you will need to complete the setup of the accessories box, which you have ordered. 3 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector ...
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... 4 5 67 8 1 network connector (RJ-45) 2 USB connector 3 powered USB connector 4 modem connector (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 Back View CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into...
... 4 5 67 8 1 network connector (RJ-45) 2 USB connector 3 powered USB connector 4 modem connector (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 Back View CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into...
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... devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. You can also set power management options to work with your Dell computer. You can install an optional second battery in the Product Information Guide. 12 Quick Reference Guide Operating time is significantly reduced when...
... devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. You can also set power management options to work with your Dell computer. You can install an optional second battery in the Product Information Guide. 12 Quick Reference Guide Operating time is significantly reduced when...
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...charged" but maintain a reduced charge capacity (health). If no lights appear, the battery has no charge. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is connected to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. For more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in the taskbar,...incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to illuminate the charge-level lights. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft Windows Power Meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge and health gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on the ...
...charged" but maintain a reduced charge capacity (health). If no lights appear, the battery has no charge. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is connected to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. For more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in the taskbar,...incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to illuminate the charge-level lights. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft Windows Power Meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge and health gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on the ...
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... longer with your computer or being used in a hot environment, the battery may increase the risk of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from other external cables from being in your Dell™ computer. Do not use a battery from overcharging. Charge time is turned off, the AC adapter charges...
... longer with your computer or being used in a hot environment, the battery may increase the risk of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from other external cables from being in your Dell™ computer. Do not use a battery from overcharging. Charge time is turned off, the AC adapter charges...
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... on the battery, lift the battery out of the computer. 1 2 3 1 battery 2 battery tab 3 battery-bay latch release To replace the battery, place the battery in the Product Information Guide. Quick Reference Guide 15 A battery discharges during prolonged storage. 3 Slide the battery-bay latch release on the bottom of the computer until the battery-bay latch release clicks. Troubleshooting Dell Technical Update...
... on the battery, lift the battery out of the computer. 1 2 3 1 battery 2 battery tab 3 battery-bay latch release To replace the battery, place the battery in the Product Information Guide. Quick Reference Guide 15 A battery discharges during prolonged storage. 3 Slide the battery-bay latch release on the bottom of the computer until the battery-bay latch release clicks. Troubleshooting Dell Technical Update...
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...battery charge gauge, 13 charging, 14 checking the charge, 13 performance, 12 power meter, 13 removing, 14 storing, 15 C CDs operating system, 7 computer crashes, 18-19 slow performance, 20 stops responding, 18 D Dell support site, 6 Dell Diagnostics, 15 Dell Premier Support website, 5 diagnostics Dell... label, 6 O operating system CD, 7 reinstalling, 7 Operating System CD, 7 E End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics information, 5 H hardware Dell Diagnostics, 15 Help and Support Center, 7 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 7 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 P problems...
...battery charge gauge, 13 charging, 14 checking the charge, 13 performance, 12 power meter, 13 removing, 14 storing, 15 C CDs operating system, 7 computer crashes, 18-19 slow performance, 20 stops responding, 18 D Dell support site, 6 Dell Diagnostics, 15 Dell Premier Support website, 5 diagnostics Dell... label, 6 O operating system CD, 7 reinstalling, 7 Operating System CD, 7 E End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics information, 5 H hardware Dell Diagnostics, 15 Help and Support Center, 7 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 7 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 P problems...
