Dell M1730 manual Video Card and System Board, Removing the Video Card, Replacing the Video Card

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Video Card and System Board

Dell™ XPS™ M1730 Service Manual

Removing the Video Card

Replacing the Video Card

Removing the System Board

Replacing the System Board

Removing the Video Card

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

NOTICE: Handle components and cards by their edges, and avoid touching pins and contacts.

1.Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

2.Remove any installed ExpressCards from the ExpressCard slot.

3.Remove any installed memory modules or Mini Cards (see Memory and Communication Cards).

4.Remove the hard drive (see Hard Drive).

5.Remove the internal card with Bluetooth® wireless technology (see Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology).

6.Remove the palm rest (see Palm Rest).

7.Remove the display graphics cable from its connector.

8.Carefully lift up the video card assembly by pulling on the connector on the system board.

Replacing the Video Card

Carefully align the video card assembly over the connector on the system board and press down.

NOTE: The video card assembly is labeled "PUSH HERE."

Removing the System Board

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

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Contents Model PP06XA September 2007 Rev. A00 Memory Card Reader Battery Latch Assembly Removing the Battery Latch AssemblyReplacing the Battery Latch Assembly Turning Off Your Computer Before You BeginRecommended Tools Before Working Inside Your ComputerBack to Contents Flashing the Bios Flashing the Bios From a CDFlashing the Bios From the Hard Drive Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Removing the Card With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyReplacing the Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology LCD Camera Removing the LCD CameraReplacing the LCD Camera Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell BatteryInstalling the Processor ProcessorRemoving the Processor Back to Contents Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling AssemblyReplacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Back to Contents Display Assembly Removing the Display AssemblyReplacing the Display Assembly Removing the Display BezelReplacing the Display Bezel Removing the Display PanelReplacing the Display Panel Removing the Display Panel CableRemoving the Display Hinges Hinge screws Fan GamePanel Removing the GamePanelReplacing the GamePanel Power Management Controller Board Hall Hard Drive Removing the Hard Drive CageReplacing the Hard Drive Cage Replacing a Hard Drive in the Hard Drive CageHinge Cover Removing the Hinge CoverReplacing the Hinge Cover Keyboard Removing the KeyboardReplacing the Keyboard Back to Contents Memory Removing Memory ModuleWindows XP Wireless Mini Cards Communication CardsSubscriber Identity Module Flash Cache Module Removing the FCM Optical Drive Palm Rest Removing the Palm RestReplacing the Palm Rest ExpressCard Reader Video TV-Out Connector Pin Assignments for I/O ConnectorsUSB Connector Ieee 1394 ConnectorTPB TPB+ TPA TPA+ Wireless Sniffer Board Speakers, Audio Connectors, and Consumer Infrared Removing the Audio Connector BoardRemoving Speakers Removing the Consumer Infrared Board Replacing the Video Card Video Card and System BoardRemoving the Video Card Removing the System BoardReplacing the System Board Back to Contents Back to Contents