Dell M1330 owner manual Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover

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Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover

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 a connector on the back of the computer).

NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer.

Removing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover

1Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 121.

2Turn the computer over and remove the two M2 x 3-mm screws that secure the center control cover.

3Turn the computer top side up, and open the display as far as it will open.

4Remove the hinge covers from each side of the computer.

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Contents W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m August RW491 Contents Customizing the Touch Pad Contents Uninterruptible Power Supplies UPSViewing the System Setup Screen Computer, Keyboard, and DisplaySwitching the Video Image From Your Computer Using Blank CDs and DVDs Removing a Memory Card or Blank ContentsRemoving an ExpressCard or Blank Connecting a Network or Broadband Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network LocatorExternal Keyboard problems Dell Technical Update ServiceMail, Modem, and Internet Problems Lockups and Software Problems104 Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide AreaReinstalling Drivers and Utilities 113 105121 144 Technical Support and Customer ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service 145Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Returning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditDefinition of Dell-Installed Software Definition of Third-Party SoftwareDrivers for my computer Finding InformationWhat Are You Looking For? Find It Here Device documentationWhat Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty information Diagram may varyEnter the Express Service Code to Use the Service Tag to identify yourComputer when you use Direct your call when contactingSite Enter your Service Tag or productSystem, and installs the updates Other Dell customersProblem How to work with programs and filesHow to personalize my desktop Then click Help and Support Computing environmentRestore your operating system Microsoft Windows System RestoreDell PC Restore Dell PC Restore Returns your computer to an earlierDetermining Your Computer’s Configuration About Your ComputerAbout Your Computer Touch pad Media direct button Power button Front ViewTouch pad buttons About Your Computer C R O P H O N E a N D a U D I O C O N N E C T O R S V I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S Left Side View Video connectorHdmi connector Hard drive About Your ComputerAC adapter port Right Side View Wireless On/Off Switch LED indicator Battery Air vents Back ViewBattery Battery charge/health gaugeBottom View About Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up a Printer Transferring Information to a New ComputerMicrosoft Windows Easy Transfer Connecting a USB Printer Printer CablePower Protection Devices Surge ProtectorsUninterruptible Power Supplies UPS Line ConditionersUsing the System Setup Program Using the System Setup ProgramCommonly Used Options Viewing the System Setup ScreenSystem Setup Screen Diskette Drive Internal HDDPerforming a One-Time Boot USB Storage Device CD/DVD/CD-RW drive Modular bay HDDCleaning Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and DisplayTouch Pad MouseMedia Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric KeypadKey Combinations Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Power ManagementAdjusting Keyboard Settings Dell QuickSet Key CombinationsTouch Pad Touch padCustomizing the Touch Pad Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Using the DisplayAdjusting Brightness Using the DisplayUsing the Display Using a Battery Battery PerformanceChecking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery MeterMicrosoft Windows Battery Meter Charge GaugeConserving Battery Power Low-Battery WarningConfiguring Power Management Settings Charging the Battery Using the Sleep Power StateReplacing the Battery To remove the batteryStoring a Battery Using a Battery Playing Media Using MultimediaUsing Multimedia Drive openingCopying CDs and DVDs DVD drive includes the following basic buttonsHow to Copy a CD or DVD Using Blank CDs and DVDsMedia Type Read Write Rewritable Adjusting the Volume Helpful TipsAdjusting the Picture Using Dell MediaDirectConnecting Your Computer to a TV Using the Hdmi Connector Dell MediaDirect buttonEnabling the Display Settings for a TV Enabling the Audio Settings for a TV ExpressCard Blanks Using ExpressCardsUsing ExpressCards ExpressCard/34Installing an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Using ExpressCards Using the Memory Card Reader Using the Memory Card ReaderInstalling a Memory Card Memory Card BlanksRemoving a Memory Card or Blank Setting Up and Using Networks Setting Up and Using NetworksConnecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Then click Help and SupportChecking Your Wireless Network Card Setting Up a NetworkWireless Local Area Network Wlan What You Need to Establish a Wlan ConnectionSetting Up and Using Networks Setting Up and Using Networks Connecting to a Wlan Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband CardDell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator Setting Up and Using Networks Security Cable Lock PasswordsSecuring Your Computer Securing Your ComputerWhen using passwords, observe the following guidelines Fingerprint Reader OptionalIf Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Securing Your Computer Dell Diagnostics TroubleshootingDell Technical Update Service TroubleshootingPress and hold the Fn key while turning the computer on During the assessment, answer any questions that appearInsert your Drivers and Utilities media Option Function Express Test Problem quicklyTest based on the symptom of the problem you are having Express Test first to increase the possibility of tracingDell Support Utility Drive Problems Hardware Problems onOptical drive problems Hard drive problemsProblems writing to a CD-RW or DVD+/-RW drive Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Error Messages Do not use these characters in filenames Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ExpressCard Problems Drive and try againContact the ExpressCard manufacturer Ieee 1394 Device Problems Keyboard ProblemsExternal Keyboard problems Unexpected characters 100Computer stops responding Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start Program stops responding or crashes repeatedlySolid blue screen appears Dell MediaDirect problemsMenu to access Dell MediaDirect Help 102Other software problems 103Run the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on Memory ProblemsNetwork Problems 104Power Problems Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan105 106 Printer Problems Scanner Problems107 Sound and Speaker Problems No sound from integrated speakersNo sound from external speakers Shut down the computer Disconnect the mouse Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsNo sound from headphones 109Video and Display Problems If the display is blankIf the display is difficult to read Glare, which can cause poor picture quality111 What Is a Driver? DriversIf only part of the display is readable Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Identifying Drivers113 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems Manually Reinstalling Drivers115 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore You can restore your operating system in the following waysRestoring Your Operating System Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 116 did not resolve your operating system problem117 Troubleshooting Using the Operating System Media Before You Begin119 Troubleshooting Before You Begin Adding and Replacing PartsAdding and Replacing Parts Recommended ToolsBefore Working Inside Your Computer Hard Drive 123Removing the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard Drive Returning a Hard Drive to Dell125 Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover Removing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover127 Center control coverReplacing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover Keyboard Removing the Keyboard129 Replacing the Keyboard M2 x 2-mm screw Keyboard Keyboard tabsPlastic securing bar Memory Removing the Dimm 1 Memory Module131 M2.5 x 5-mm screw Replacing the Dimm 1 Memory Module 133Securing clips Removing the Dimm 2 Memory Module Tab135 Replacing the Dimm 2 Memory Module 137 Wireless Mini-Cards Battery baySubscriber Identity Module Captive screw Adding and Replacing Parts Removing a Wlan Card139 Wlan Card M2 x 3-mmscrew 3 antenna cable connectors Disconnect the antenna cables from the Wlan cardReplacing a Wlan Card Removing a Mobile Broadband or Wwan Card141 Disconnect the two antenna cables from the Wwan card 142Captive screw Replacing a Wwan Card 143144 Flash Cache Module FCMRemoving the FCM FCM CardRemoving the Card Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyReplacing the FCM 145146 Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Card Card Securing tabs CableCoin-cell battery Removing the Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Coin-Cell Battery 147148 Dell QuickSet 149Dell QuickSet 150 Packing the Computer Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer 151Travel Tips Traveling by Air152 153 Getting HelpObtaining Assistance Getting HelpTechnical Support and Customer Service DellConnect Online ServicesAutomated Order-Status Service Problems With Your OrderAutoTech Service Product InformationReturning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Before You Call156 157 Contacting Dell Specifications 159Memory Memory module connector 160161 Two 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connectorTV support Ntsc or PAL in Hdmi modes Specifications LCD interface1280 x 800 at 262 K colors Headphones/speakers connector162 Refresh rate 60 Hz163 2235 mm90/107 Japan Information on battery life Reduced under certain power-intensiveConditions see Power Problems on 16490W 165Continuous 62 a 90 W continuous166 Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsAppendix 167FCC Class B FCC Notice U.S. OnlyDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals 168Macrovision Product Notice 169170 Glossary 171172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 Video resolution See resolution 186187 188 Index 189Index Index 191 Index 193 Index 195 196
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M1330 specifications

The Dell XPS M1330 is a highly regarded laptop that gained popularity for its combination of portability, performance, and style. Released in the late 2000s, it became a favorite among students and professionals alike. With a sleek and compact design, the M1330 features a 13.3-inch display, which strikes a balance between size and usability, making it easy to carry yet large enough for productive tasks.

One of the standout characteristics of the M1330 is its lightweight frame, weighing in at just about 3.5 pounds. This portability is complemented by its robust build quality, featuring a high-quality aluminum chassis that provides both aesthetics and durability. The laptop is available in a variety of colors, allowing users to express their personal style.

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The M1330 is equipped with NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS graphics, offering an improved visual experience for casual gaming and multimedia. This helps enhance the user experience for watching videos and playing games while maintaining a decent battery life.

Connectivity options are robust for its time, featuring multiple USB ports, an HDMI output for external displays, and a built-in webcam for video conferencing. The wireless capabilities are supported by Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, ensuring users stay connected to the internet and their devices.

Dell paid considerable attention to the M1330’s keyboard and trackpad design, both of which are comfortable and responsive. The keyboard layout is well-spaced, contributing to a pleasant typing experience.

Additionally, the M1330 introduced the innovative Dell Media Direct feature, which allows users quick access to multimedia functions without booting into the full operating system, making it convenient for quick media playback.

In conclusion, the Dell XPS M1330 is a versatile laptop that effectively blends style, performance, and portability. Its combination of features makes it a timeless choice for those in need of a reliable and attractive laptop for everyday use, even in today’s fast-paced technological landscape.
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