Dell XPS 8700 Support Question
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Question posted by donwhite917 on January 4th, 2022
My Xps8700 Frequently Drops Off The Internet
My XPS8700 frequently drops off the internet .What module provides this capability.
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Answer #1: Posted by hzplj9 on January 4th, 2022 4:52 PM
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Referring to the user manual page 32 of the pdf.
https://www.manualslib.com/manual/630670/Dell-Xps-8700.html#product-XPS%208700
The Wireless Lan mini card is the likely culprit. It could just need removing and cleaning the edge connector with a pencil eraser. Then re-inserting as per the instructions in the manual.. Check you do not have any large metal objects too near the laptop as I had a pile of hard drives sat behind mine and my wi-fi was up and down until I tidied up. Now it's OK. Strange I know. Try these things before condemning the card.
Hope you solve your problem.
Answer #2: Posted by SonuKumar on January 5th, 2022 8:05 AM
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Why do I keep dropping off the Internet?
Loose or broken cables are one of the main reasons you can see a frequent drop in your internet connection. A lot of internet issues arise from cables connected to your router and modem. When you have old or broken cables, the equipment may not give consistent performance and an optimal internet experience.
https://www.dell.com/community/XPS-Desktops/XPS-8700-AC-7260-WiFi-keeps-dropping/td-p/7738435
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Related Dell XPS 8700 Manual Pages
Owner's Manual - Page 1
XPS 8700 Owner's Manual
Computer model: XPS 8700 Regulatory model: D14M Regulatory type: D14M001
Owner's Manual - Page 2
... Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
2013 - 04
Rev.
Bluetooth® is used in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, and XPS™ are registered trademarks of your computer.
Owner's Manual - Page 3
... Components 13
Removing the Computer Cover 15
Procedure 15
Replacing the Computer Cover 16
Procedure 16 Postrequisites 16
Removing the Memory Module(s 17
Prerequisites 17 Procedure 17
Replacing the Memory Module(s 18
Procedure 18 Postrequisites 20
Removing the Front Bezel 21
Prerequisites 21 Procedure 22
Replacing the Front Bezel 23
Procedure 23...
Owner's Manual - Page 6
... 53
Removing the Front USB Panel 54
Prerequisites 54 Procedure 54
Replacing the Front USB Panel 56
Procedure 56 Postrequisites 56
Removing the Power Button Module 57
Prerequisites 57 Procedure 57
Replacing the Power Button Module 59
Procedure 59 Postrequisites 59
Removing the Chassis Fan 60
Prerequisites 60 Procedure 60
6 | Contents
Owner's Manual - Page 13
...
25
13
14 24
23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15
1 chassis fan connector (SYS_FAN 1)
3 processor socket
5 memory module connector (DIMM3)
7 memory module connector (DIMM4)
9 main power connector (PWR1)
2 power connector (PWRCONN1)
4 processor fan connector (CPU_FAN)
6 memory module connector (DIMM1)
8 memory module connector (DIMM2)
10 CMOS reset jumper (RTCRST)
Technical Overview | 13
Owner's Manual - Page 17
... the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 26. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 11. NOTE: If the memory module is difficult to remove, gently ease the memory module back and forth to cool before touching them. 1 Press out the securing clip at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites
1 Remove the computer...
Owner's Manual - Page 18
... a memory upgrade, keep them separate from Dell. CAUTION: If you purchased the new module(s) from any new module(s) that shipped with a new memory module.
The recommended memory configurations are: matched memory modules installed in DIMM connectors 1 and 2 and another matched memory modules installed in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. If possible, do not...
Owner's Manual - Page 19
1 Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory-module connector.
2 Align the notch on the bottom of the memory module with the tab on the memory-module connector.
1 cutouts (2) 3 tab 5 memory module
5
4 3 2
1
2 memory-module connector 4 notch
Replacing the Memory Module(s) | 19
Owner's Manual - Page 20
... the Computer Cover" on page 29. 2 Replace the computer cover. 3 Insert the memory module into the memory-module connector until the memory module snaps into the cutouts at each end of the memory module.
3
2 1
1 securing clip (snapped in position) 3 memory module
2 memory-module connector
Postrequisites
1 Replace the graphics card. See "Replacing the Graphics Card" on page...
Owner's Manual - Page 32
The following table provides the wireless-antenna cable color schemes for the wireless mini-cards supported by your computer, follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on ...
Owner's Manual - Page 57
... Prerequisites
1 Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the Top Cover" on the power button module and lift the power button module to release it from the system board connector F_PANEL. Removing the Power Button Module
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer, follow the steps...
Owner's Manual - Page 58
1
1 power button module cable 3 power button module
2
3
2 power button module tabs (4)
58 | Removing the Power Button Module
Owner's Manual - Page 59
.... See "Replacing the Computer Cover" on the top panel. 2 Connect the power button module cable from the system board connector
F_PANEL. See "System-Board Components" on page 23. ...on page 13. See "Replacing the Top Cover" on page 9. Replacing the Power Button Module
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer,...
Owner's Manual - Page 62
WARNING: The heat sink may be hot during normal operation. Provide sufficient time for the processor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on...the processor fan cable from the system board connector CPU_FAN. After working inside your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the computer.
62 | Removing the Processor Fan and Heat-Sink For additional safety best practices information, see ...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
If either the processor or the processor heat-sink is replaced, use the thermal grease provided in the kit to ensure that the release lever on the processor socket is achieved. Replacing the Processor | 67 NOTE: The original thermal grease can ...
Owner's Manual - Page 73
...practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 65.
See "Removing the Wireless
Mini-Card" on page 15. 2 Remove...System Board | 73 See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 30. 3 Remove the memory module(s). See "Removing the Graphics Card" on page 62. 6 Remove the processor. After working inside...
Owner's Manual - Page 75
... at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Processor" on page 29. 4 Replace the memory module(s). See "Replacing the Graphics Card" on page 67. 2 Replace the processor fan and heat-...Replace the wireless mini-card, if applicable. Replacing the System Board | 75 See "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 32. 6 Replace the computer cover.
See
"System Setup" on page 16. After...
Owner's Manual - Page 81
...support. Allows you to set the auto power-on date. If enabled, clears the TPM module settings.
Allows you to activate or deactivate the TPM security support.
Security Unlock Setup
Supervisor ... set the auto power-on mode. Allows you to enable or disable the TPM (Trusted Platform Module) security. Allows you to select the action the computer takes when power is set a user password...
Owner's Manual - Page 85
...
click Submit. NOTE: If the Service Tag cannot be detected automatically, select your product under the product categories. 4 Click Drivers & Downloads. 5 In the Operating System drop-down, select the operating system installed on your computer. 6 Click BIOS. 7 Click Download File next to the latest version of your computer. 8 On the next...
Owner's Manual - Page 86
... from step 1 to step 3 in the search box and click Search. 4 Click the links to learn about your computer specifications. • Me and My Dell: provides information about the Windows 8 features. More Information
To learn about Windows 8:
1 Turn on the computer. 2 Go to dell.com/support. 3 Type Windows 8 in "Flashing the...
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