Dell 1420, 1400 service manual Intel Turbo Memory, Removing the FCM, Replacing the FCM

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Intel® Turbo Memory

Dell™ Inspiron™ 1420/Dell Vostro™ 1400

Service Manual

Removing the FCM

Replacing the FCM

The Intel Turbo Memory also called Flash Cache Module (FCM), is an internal flash drive that helps improve the performance of your computer.

NOTE: This card is only compatible with the Windows Vista™ operating system.

NOTE: If you ordered a Intel Turbo Cache Memory with your computer, the card is already installed.

NOTE: WWAN card and FCM share the same slot. You can install only one card at a time.

Removing the FCM

1.Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.

2.Remove the keyboard cover (see Removing the Keyboard Cover).

3.Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).

4.Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on the back of the computer.

NOTE: If you leave the area, ground yourself again when you return to the computer.

5.Remove the screw securing the FCM to the system board.

6.Lift the card out of its connector.

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antenna cables

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screw

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Replacing the FCM

NOTICE: When installing this card, ensure the two antenna cables are not under the card. The antenna cables are designed to lay alongside the FCM and into the protective sleeve. Installing the card on top of these antenna cables may cause damage to your computer.

NOTICE: Install the FCM in the WWAN slot. Do not install an FCM in the WLAN card slot. Doing so may cause damage to your computer.

1.Connect the FCM to the connector on the system board.

2.Tighten the screw securing the FCM to the system board.

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Contents Dell Inspiron 1420/Dell Vostro Turning Off Your Computer Before You BeginRecommended Tools Before Working Inside Your ComputerBack to Contents Flashing the Bios Dell Bios Flash window, click ContinueInternal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Camera Module Removing and Replacing the Camera ModuleRemoving the Coin-Cell Battery Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Coin-Cell Battery Back to Contents Microprocessor Module Removing the Microprocessor ModuleReplacing the Microprocessor Module Back to Contents Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling AssemblyReplacing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Follow the instructions in Before You Begin Removing the Display Assembly DisplayReplacing the Display Assembly Follow the instructions in Removing the Display AssemblyRemoving the Display Bezel Replacing the Display Bezel Removing the Display PanelReplacing the Display Panel Back to Contents Removing the Fan FanReplacing the Fan Back to Contents Removing the FCM Intel Turbo MemoryReplacing the FCM Back to Contents Hard Drive Removing the Hard DriveReplacing the Hard Drive Removing the Keyboard Cover Keyboard CoverReplacing the Keyboard Cover Removing the Keyboard KeyboardReplacing the Keyboard Back to Contents Memory Removing the Memory ModuleReplacing the Memory Module Communication Cards Removing a Wlan CardReplacing a Wlan Card Removing a Mobile Broadband or Wwan CardReplacing a Wwan Card Modem Removing and Replacing the ModemRemoving the Optical Drive Optical DriveReplacing the Optical Drive Palm Rest Removing the Palm RestReplacing the Palm Rest Back to Contents Video Connector Pin Assignments for I/O ConnectorsUSB Connector Video TV-Out ConnectorIeee 1394 Connector Removing the Speakers SpeakersReplacing the Speakers Back to Contents System Board Removing the System BoardReplacing the System Board Dell Inspiron 1420/Dell Vostro
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