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... . . 68 A solid blue screen appears 69 Other software problems 69 Memory Problems 70 Network Problems 70 PC Card Problems 71 Power Problems 71 Printer Problems 72 Scanner Problems 73 Sound and Speaker Problems 74 No sound from integrated... No sound from external speakers 74 No sound from headphones 75 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 75 Video and Display Problems 76 If the display is blank 76 If the display is difficult to read... Drivers 78 Restoring Your Operating System 79 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 80 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 81 6 Contents
... . . 68 A solid blue screen appears 69 Other software problems 69 Memory Problems 70 Network Problems 70 PC Card Problems 71 Power Problems 71 Printer Problems 72 Scanner Problems 73 Sound and Speaker Problems 74 No sound from integrated... No sound from external speakers 74 No sound from headphones 75 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 75 Video and Display Problems 76 If the display is blank 76 If the display is difficult to read... Drivers 78 Restoring Your Operating System 79 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 80 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 81 6 Contents
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Supports one PC Card, such as some digital video cameras. I V E - Stores software and data. For more information, see page 9. Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as a modem or network adapter. To access the help file, see the Dell Help file. www.dell.com | support.dell.com AUDIO CONNECTORS Attach headphones or speakers...
Supports one PC Card, such as some digital video cameras. I V E - Stores software and data. For more information, see page 9. Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as a modem or network adapter. To access the help file, see the Dell Help file. www.dell.com | support.dell.com AUDIO CONNECTORS Attach headphones or speakers...
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... System chip set Data bus width DRAM bus width Processor address bus width Flash EPROM PCI bus (PCI-Express used for video controllers) PC Card CardBus controller PC Card connector Cards supported PC Card connector size Data width (maximum) Intel® Pentium® M 64 KB 2 MB 533 MHz Intel 915PM 64 bits dual-channel DDR2... memory, 64 bits per channel 36 bits 1 MB 32 bits x16 Ricoh R5C841 one (supports one Type I or Type II card) 3.3 V and 5 V 68 pins PCMCIA 16 bits CardBus 32 bits Appendix 103
... System chip set Data bus width DRAM bus width Processor address bus width Flash EPROM PCI bus (PCI-Express used for video controllers) PC Card CardBus controller PC Card connector Cards supported PC Card connector size Data width (maximum) Intel® Pentium® M 64 KB 2 MB 533 MHz Intel 915PM 64 bits dual-channel DDR2... memory, 64 bits per channel 36 bits 1 MB 32 bits x16 Ricoh R5C841 one (supports one Type I or Type II card) 3.3 V and 5 V 68 pins PCMCIA 16 bits CardBus 32 bits Appendix 103
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Memory Memory module connector Memory module capacities Memory type Memory configuration support Minimum memory Maximum memory Ports and Connectors Audio IEEE 1394a Mini PCI Modem Network adapter S-video TV-out USB Video SDI/O DVI-D (Digital Video Interface) Communications Modem: ...-in connector, stereo headphones/speakers connector 4-pin mini, nonpowered connector Type IIIA Mini PCI card slot RJ-11 port RJ-45 port 7-pin mini-DIN connector (optional S-video to composite video adapter cable) six 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connectors 15-hole connector one slot 24-pin...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Memory Memory module connector Memory module capacities Memory type Memory configuration support Minimum memory Maximum memory Ports and Connectors Audio IEEE 1394a Mini PCI Modem Network adapter S-video TV-out USB Video SDI/O DVI-D (Digital Video Interface) Communications Modem: ...-in connector, stereo headphones/speakers connector 4-pin mini, nonpowered connector Type IIIA Mini PCI card slot RJ-11 port RJ-45 port 7-pin mini-DIN connector (optional S-video to composite video adapter cable) six 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connectors 15-hole connector one slot 24-pin...
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...Communications (continued) Wireless Video NVIDIA: Data bus Video controller Video memory LCD interface TV-out support Color output Audio Audio type Stereo conversion Interfaces: Internal External Speaker Internal speaker amplifier Volume controls Audio controller internal Mini PCI Wi-Fi support; internal card with Bluetooth® ...wireless technology PCI-Express x16 NVIDIA GeForce Go 6800 Ultra 256 MB LVDS NTSC or PAL in S-video and composite modes 16.7 million colors AC'97 (Soft Audio) ...
...Communications (continued) Wireless Video NVIDIA: Data bus Video controller Video memory LCD interface TV-out support Color output Audio Audio type Stereo conversion Interfaces: Internal External Speaker Internal speaker amplifier Volume controls Audio controller internal Mini PCI Wi-Fi support; internal card with Bluetooth® ...wireless technology PCI-Express x16 NVIDIA GeForce Go 6800 Ultra 256 MB LVDS NTSC or PAL in S-video and composite modes 16.7 million colors AC'97 (Soft Audio) ...
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...14 removing, 97 display latch description, 13 display settings for a TV enabling in Windows XP, 45 documentation help file, 9 online, 11 Product Information Guide, 9 Setup Diagram, 9...power meter, 32 removing, 33 storing, 34 blanks PC Cards, 51 removing, 52 Bluetooth® wireless technology device status light, 17 installing, 100 boot sequence, 110...16, 18-19, 26 D Dell support policy, 111 support site, 11 Dell Diagnostics, 59 Dell MediaDirect, 15, 37 Dell Premier Support website, 9, 11 device status lights description, 14 diagnostics Dell, 59 digital-video interface. Index A audio connectors...
...14 removing, 97 display latch description, 13 display settings for a TV enabling in Windows XP, 45 documentation help file, 9 online, 11 Product Information Guide, 9 Setup Diagram, 9...power meter, 32 removing, 33 storing, 34 blanks PC Cards, 51 removing, 52 Bluetooth® wireless technology device status light, 17 installing, 100 boot sequence, 110...16, 18-19, 26 D Dell support policy, 111 support site, 11 Dell Diagnostics, 59 Dell MediaDirect, 15, 37 Dell Premier Support website, 9, 11 device status lights description, 14 diagnostics Dell, 59 digital-video interface. Index A audio connectors...
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...47 O operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 80 optical drive description, 17 optical-drive locking screw description, 24 optical-drive tray eject button description, 18 P PC Card slot description, 20 PC Cards blanks, 51-52 CardBus technology...62 computer crashes, 68-69 computer does not start up, 68 computer stops responding, 68 conflicts, 81 Dell Diagnostics, 59 drives, 61 DVD drive, 62 error messages, 65 hard drive, 63 IEEE 1394 connector... speakers, 74 spyware, 64, 69 technical support policy, 111 video and display, 76 Program Compatibility Wizard, 68 Q QuickSet, 16, 18-19, 26, 32, 37, 48 R...
...47 O operating system reinstalling Windows XP, 80 optical drive description, 17 optical-drive locking screw description, 24 optical-drive tray eject button description, 18 P PC Card slot description, 20 PC Cards blanks, 51-52 CardBus technology...62 computer crashes, 68-69 computer does not start up, 68 computer stops responding, 68 conflicts, 81 Dell Diagnostics, 59 drives, 61 DVD drive, 62 error messages, 65 hard drive, 63 IEEE 1394 connector... speakers, 74 spyware, 64, 69 technical support policy, 111 video and display, 76 Program Compatibility Wizard, 68 Q QuickSet, 16, 18-19, 26, 32, 37, 48 R...
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... technical support policy, 111 touch pad customizing, 50 description, 15 using, 50 troubleshooting conflicts, 81 Dell Diagnostics, 59 external keyboard problems, 66 Hardware Troubleshooter, 81 Help and Support Center, 12 restore to...XP Device Driver Rollback, 79 enabling display settings for a TV, 45 Hardware Troubleshooter, 81 Help and Support Center, 12 Program Compatibility Wizard, 68 reinstalling, 79-80 System Restore, 79-80 wireless network, 56 wireless network adapter PC Cards, 51 U uninterruptible power supply. See UPS UPS, 28 USB connectors description, 22 V video problems, 76 video...
... technical support policy, 111 touch pad customizing, 50 description, 15 using, 50 troubleshooting conflicts, 81 Dell Diagnostics, 59 external keyboard problems, 66 Hardware Troubleshooter, 81 Help and Support Center, 12 restore to...XP Device Driver Rollback, 79 enabling display settings for a TV, 45 Hardware Troubleshooter, 81 Help and Support Center, 12 Program Compatibility Wizard, 68 reinstalling, 79-80 System Restore, 79-80 wireless network, 56 wireless network adapter PC Cards, 51 U uninterruptible power supply. See UPS UPS, 28 USB connectors description, 22 V video problems, 76 video...
Service Manual
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... Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Dell™ XPS M170 Service Manual Before You Begin System Components Optical Drive Hard Drive Memory Module Modem Mini PCI Card Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Center Control Cover Keyboard Display Palm Rest Speakers Subwoofer USB Port Board System Fans Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Microprocessor Module Video Card/Thermal Cooling Assembly MCH...
... Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Dell™ XPS M170 Service Manual Before You Begin System Components Optical Drive Hard Drive Memory Module Modem Mini PCI Card Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Center Control Cover Keyboard Display Palm Rest Speakers Subwoofer USB Port Board System Fans Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Microprocessor Module Video Card/Thermal Cooling Assembly MCH...
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... applicable) and the optical drive. 3. Remove the display assembly. 7. Remove the video card/thermal cooling assembly (if applicable). 9. Place the MCH heat sink over the screw holes on the computer. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by ... heat sink to the system board. 1 MCH heat sink 2 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (3) Replacing the MCH Heat Sink 1. Back to Contents Page MCH Heat Sink Dell™ XPS M170 Service Manual Removing the MCH Heat Sink Replacing the MCH Heat Sink Removing the MCH Heat Sink CAUTION: Before you begin working inside the computer...
... applicable) and the optical drive. 3. Remove the display assembly. 7. Remove the video card/thermal cooling assembly (if applicable). 9. Place the MCH heat sink over the screw holes on the computer. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by ... heat sink to the system board. 1 MCH heat sink 2 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (3) Replacing the MCH Heat Sink 1. Back to Contents Page MCH Heat Sink Dell™ XPS M170 Service Manual Removing the MCH Heat Sink Replacing the MCH Heat Sink Removing the MCH Heat Sink CAUTION: Before you begin working inside the computer...
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... from the system board. Disconnect both fan connectors and both fan LED connectors from the system board. 20. Disconnect the PC Card connector from the video card. 15. Remove the MCH thermal-cooling solution. 16. Remove the microprocessor. 18. Do not separate the heat sink from the...board. 1 USB connector 2 PC Card connector NOTE: It is not necessary but highly recommended that you remove the system fans to allow easier access to the system board. 23. If applicable, remove the video card/thermal cooling assembly. NOTE: Remove the video card/thermal cooling assembly as a single...
... from the system board. Disconnect both fan connectors and both fan LED connectors from the system board. 20. Disconnect the PC Card connector from the video card. 15. Remove the MCH thermal-cooling solution. 16. Remove the microprocessor. 18. Do not separate the heat sink from the...board. 1 USB connector 2 PC Card connector NOTE: It is not necessary but highly recommended that you remove the system fans to allow easier access to the system board. 23. If applicable, remove the video card/thermal cooling assembly. NOTE: Remove the video card/thermal cooling assembly as a single...
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Back to Contents Page System Components Dell™ XPS M170 Service Manual NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your warranty. NOTICE: Unless otherwise noted, each procedure in this document assumes that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by performing the removal ...procedure in reverse order. 1 display assembly 12 speakers 2 center control cover 13 subwoofer 3 palm rest (with touch pad) 14 optical drive 4 mini PCI card 15 system board 5 fan 16 fan 6 video card/thermal cooling ...
Back to Contents Page System Components Dell™ XPS M170 Service Manual NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your warranty. NOTICE: Unless otherwise noted, each procedure in this document assumes that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by performing the removal ...procedure in reverse order. 1 display assembly 12 speakers 2 center control cover 13 subwoofer 3 palm rest (with touch pad) 14 optical drive 4 mini PCI card 15 system board 5 fan 16 fan 6 video card/thermal cooling ...
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... Cooling Assembly 1. Do not separate the thermal cooling assembly from the video card. 5. Remove the keyboard. 3. Remove the palm rest. Back to Contents Page Video Card/Thermal Cooling Assembly Dell™ XPS M170 Service Manual Removing the Video Card/Thermal Cooling Assembly Replacing the Video Card/Thermal Cooling Assembly Removing the Video Card/Thermal Cooling Assembly CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read...
... Cooling Assembly 1. Do not separate the thermal cooling assembly from the video card. 5. Remove the keyboard. 3. Remove the palm rest. Back to Contents Page Video Card/Thermal Cooling Assembly Dell™ XPS M170 Service Manual Removing the Video Card/Thermal Cooling Assembly Replacing the Video Card/Thermal Cooling Assembly Removing the Video Card/Thermal Cooling Assembly CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read...