Dell M5030 Service Manual
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Notes, Cautions, and Warnings Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell , the DELL logo, and Inspiron are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is used by Dell under license; Microsoft , Windows , Windows Vista , and the Windows Vista start button logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own. June 2010 Rev. A01 Regulatory model: P07F series Regulatory type: P07F001; P07F002; P07F003 Before You Begin Battery Keyboard Palm Rest Speakers Power Button Module Memory Module(s) Hard Drive Optical Drive Wireless Mini - Card Internal Module With Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology Coin - Cell Battery Processor Heat Sink Processor Module Display Camera Module System Board Flashing the BIOS NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This manual provides instructions for removing and installing components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following conditions exist: l You have performed the steps in Turning Off Your Computer and Before Working Inside Your Computer . l You have read the safety information that shipped with your computer . l A component can be replaced or — if purchased separately — installed by performing the removal procedure in the reverse order. Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools: l Small flat - blade screwdriver l Phillips screwdriver l Plastic scribe l BIOS executable update program available at support.dell.com Turning Off Your Computer 1. Save and close all open files and exit all open programs. 2. Shut down the operating system: Windows ® 7 : Click Start and then click Shut Down . Microsoft ® Windows Vista ® : Click Start , click the arrow , and then click Shut Down . 3. Ensure that the computer is turned off. If your computer did not automatically turn off when you shut down the operating system, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off. Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to ensure your own personal safety. CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer. WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). CAUTION: Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components or contacts on a card. Hold a card by its edges or by its metal mounting bracket. Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by its pins. CAUTION: is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull - tab, not on the cable itself. Some cables have connectors with locking tabs; if you are disconnecting this type of cable, press in on the locking tabs before you disconnect the cable. As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.
1. Ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched. 2. Turn off your computer (see Turning Off Your Computer ) and all attached devices. 3. Disconnect all telephone or network cables from the computer. 4. Press and eject any installed cards from the Media Card Reader. 5. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets. 6. Disconnect all attached devices from your computer. 7. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ). 8. Turn the computer top - side up, open the display, and press the power button to ground the system board. Back to Contents Page CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer. CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery ) before working inside the computer.
Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board. To flash the BIOS: 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Go to support.dell.com/support/downloads . 3. Locate the BIOS update file for your computer: If you have your computers Service Tag: a. Click Enter a Service Tag . b. Enter your computers Service Tag in the Enter a service tag: field, click Go , and proceed to step 4 . If you do not have your computers Service Tag: a. Select the type of product in the Select Your Product Family list. b. Select the product brand in the Select Your Product Line list. c. Select the product model number in the Select Your Product Model list. d. Click Confirm . 4. A list of results appear on the screen. Click BIOS . 5. Click Download Now to download the latest BIOS file. The File Download window appears. 6. Click Save to save the file on your desktop. The file downloads to your desktop. 7. Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 8. Double - click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. Back to Contents Page NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located on a label at the bottom of the computer. NOTE: If you have selected a different model and want to start over again, click Start Over on the top right of the menu.
Back to Contents Page Internal Module With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Removing the Bluetooth Module Replacing the Bluetooth Module If you ordered a card with Bluetooth ® wireless technology with your computer, it is already installed. Removing the Bluetooth Module 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ). 3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard ). 4. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest ). 5. Remove the screw that secures the Bluetooth module to the connector on the system board. 6. Lift the Bluetooth module away from the system board. Replacing the Bluetooth Module 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Align the connector on the Bluetooth module with the connector on the system board and press the Bluetooth module until it is fully seated. 3. Replace the screw that secures the Bluetooth module to the system board. WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery ) before working inside the computer. 1 Bluetooth module 2 screw
4. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest ). 5. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard ). 6. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery ). Back to Contents Page CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer.
Back to Contents Page Camera Module Removing the Camera Module Replacing the Camera Module Removing the Camera Module 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ). 3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard ). 4. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest ). 5. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly ). 6. Remove the display bezel (see Removing the Display Bezel ). 7. Release the camera module from the latches that secure it to the display cover. 8. Lift the camera module off the display cover. Replacing the Camera Module 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Slide the camera module under the latches until it is fully seated. 3. Replace the display bezel (see Replacing the Display Bezel ). 4. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly ). WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery ) before working inside the computer. 1 camera module 2 latches (2)
5. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest ). 6. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard ). 7. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery ). Back to Contents Page CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer.
Back to Contents Page Coin - Cell Battery Removing the Coin - Cell Battery Replacing the Coin - Cell Battery Removing the Coin - Cell Battery 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ). 3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard ). 4. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest ). 5. Using a plastic scribe, pry the coin - cell battery from the slot on the system board. Replacing the Coin - Cell Battery 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Hold the coin - cell battery with the positive side facing up. 3. Slide the coin - cell battery into the slot and press it gently until it snaps into place. 4. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest ). 5. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard ). 6. Replace the battery (see Replacing the Battery ). Back to Contents Page WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery ) before working inside the computer. 1 plastic scribe 2 coin - cell battery CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to the computer.
Back to Contents Page Processor Module Removing the Processor Module Replacing the Processor Module Removing the Processor Module 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin . 2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery ). 3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard ). 4. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest ). 5. Remove the processor heat sink (see Removing the Processor Heat Sink ). 6. To loosen the ZIF socket, use a small, flat - blade screwdriver and rotate the ZIF - socket cam screw counterclockwise until it comes to the cam stop. WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery ) before working inside the computer. CAUTION: To prevent intermittent contact between the ZIF - socket cam screw and the processor when removing or replacing the processor, press to apply slight pressure to the center of the processor while turning the cam screw. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the processor, hold the screwdriver so that it is perpendicular to the processor when turning the cam screw. 1 ZIF socket 2 pin - 1 corner 3 ZIF - socket cam screw CAUTION: To ensure maximum cooling for the processor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the processor thermal - cooling assembly. The oils in your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal pads. CAUTION: When removing the processor module, pull the module straight up. Be careful not to bend the pins on the processor module.