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    Dell™XPS™M1530ServiceManual   Notes, Notices, and Cautions Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2007DellInc.Allrightsreserved. Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell , the DE[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Battery Latch Assembly Dell™XPS™M1530ServiceManual  Removing the Battery Latch Assembly  Replacing the Battery Latch Assembly   Removing the Battery Latch Assembly  1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer .  2. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Hin[...]

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    4. Replace the system board (see Replacing the System Board ).  5. Replace in reverse order the other components that you removed in Removing the Battery Latch Assembly . Back to Contents Page [...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Before You Begin Dell™XPS™M1530ServiceManual  Recommended Tools  Turning Off Your Computer  Before Working Inside Your Computer This section provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following[...]

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     4. Disconnect all telephone or network cables from the computer.  5. Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.  6. Turn the computer over.  7. Slide and click the battery latch release.  8. Slide the battery out of the battery bay.  9. Turn the computer top - side up, open the display, and p[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Biometric Module Dell™XPS™M1530ServiceManual  Removing the Biometric Module  Replacing the Biometric Module   Removing the Biometric Module  1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the hinge covers and center control cover (see Removing the Hinge Covers and Cen[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Flashing the BIOS Dell™XPS™M1530ServiceManual  Flashing the BIOS From a CD  Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive If a BIOS - update program CD is provided with the new system board, flash the BIOS from the CD. If you do not have a BIOS - update program CD, flash the BIOS from the hard drive.[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Internal Card With Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology Dell™XPS™M1530ServiceManual  Removing the Card  Replacing the Card  If you ordered a card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer, it is already installed.  Removing the Card  1. Follow the procedures in Before You [...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Button Board Dell™XPS™M1530ServiceManual  Removing the Button Board  Replacing the Button Board   Removing the Button Board  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the Center Control Cover and Hinge Covers (see Removing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover [...]

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    5. Replace the Hinge Covers and the Center Control Cover (see Replacing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover ). Back to Contents Page [...]

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    Back to Contents Page  LCD Camera Dell™XPS™M1530ServiceManual  Removing the LCD Camera  Replacing the LCD Camera   Removing the LCD Camera  1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the display assembly (see Display Assembly ).  3. Remove the display bezel (see Removing the Display [...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Charger Board Dell™XPS™M1530ServiceManual  Removing the Charger Board  Replacing the Charger Board   Removing the Charger Board  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the system board (see Removing the System Board ).  3. Remove the two screws that secure th[...]

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     Replacing the Charger Board  1. Attach the charger board to the system board connector.  2. Replace the two screws that secure the charger board to the system board connector.  3. Replace the system board (see Replacing the System Board ).  4. Replace the wireless sniffer board (see Replacing the Wireless Sniffer Board ).  5. Rep[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Coin - Cell Battery Dell™XPS™M1530ServiceManual  Removing the Coin - Cell Battery  Replacing the Coin - Cell Battery   Removing the Coin - Cell Battery  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the system board (see Removing the System Board ).  3. Remove the S[...]

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     9. Replace the center control cover (see Replacing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover ). Back to Contents Page [...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Processor Dell™XPS™M1530ServiceManual  Removing the Processor  Installing the Processor   Removing the Processor  1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the processor thermal - cooling assembly (see Removing the Processor Thermal - Cooling Assembly ).  3. T[...]

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     2. Tighten the ZIF socket by turning the cam screw clockwise to secure the processor to the system board.  3. Peel the backing off the thermal cooling pad and adhere the pad to the portion of the thermal - cooling assembly that covers the processor.  4. Replace the processor thermal - cooling assembly (see Replacing the Processor Thermal [...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Processor Thermal - Cooling Assembly Dell™XPS™M1530ServiceManual  Removing the Processor Thermal - Cooling Assembly  Replacing the Processor Thermal - Cooling Assembly   Removing the Processor Thermal - Cooling Assembly  1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .  2. Turn th[...]

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     4. Disconnect the thermal fan cable connector from the system board.  5. Tilt the thermal - cooling assembly slightly and lift it out of the computer.  Replacing the Processor Thermal - Cooling Assembly   1. Peel the backing off the thermal cooling pad and adhere the pad to the portion of the thermal - cooling assembly that covers t[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Display Assembly Dell™XPS™M1530ServiceManual  Removing the Display Assembly  Replacing the Display Assembly  Removing the Display Bezel  Replacing the Display Bezel  Removing the Display Panel  Replacing the Display Panel  Removing the Display Panel Cable  [...]

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    6. Remove the two M2.5 x 5 - mm screws labeled "D" from the computer base.  7. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard ).  8. Remove the two M2.5 x 8 - mm screws from each side of the display assembly.  9. Make note of the cable routing and carefully dislodge the Mini - Card antenna cables from their routing guides and pul[...]

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     Replacing the Display Assembly  1. Replace the camera cable.  2. Reconnect the display cable to the connector on the system board.  3. Make note of the cable routing and carefully slide the Mini - Card antenna cables through the system board and into their routing guides.  4. Replace the two M2.5 x 8 - mm screws on each side of the [...]

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     3. Remove the six screws securing the display panel brackets.  4. Remove the display panel.  5. Remove the eight screws (four on each side) that secure the display panel brackets to the display panel.  Replacing the Display Panel  1. Attach the display bracket to the display panel by replacing the four screws on each side of the dis[...]

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    4. Turn over the display panel, placing it on a clean surface.  5. Gently pull the pull - tab on the bottom flex - cable connector to release the cable from the inverter board.  6. Lift the tape that secures the top flex - cable connector and disconnect the connector. Back to Contents Page  NOTICE: To avoid damage to the computer when repl[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Hard Drive Dell™XPS™M1530ServiceManual  Removing the Hard Drive  Replacing the Hard Drive  Returning a Hard Drive to Dell    Removing the Hard Drive  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Turn the computer over.  3. Remove the four M3 x 3 - mm screws and s[...]

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     Replacing the Hard Drive  1. Remove the new drive from its packaging. Save the original packaging for storing or shipping the hard drive.  2. Replace the two screws on either side of the hard drive to connect it to the bezel.  3. Slide the hard drive into the bay.  4. Replace and tighten the four screws on the hard drive cover.  [...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Hard Drive Cage Dell™XPS™M1530ServiceManual  Removing the Hard Drive Cage  Replacing the Hard Drive Cage   Removing the Hard Drive Cage  1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Hard Drive ).  3. Remove the hinge covers and ce[...]

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     6. Replace the hinge covers and center control cover (see Replacing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover ).  7. Replace the hard drive (see Replacing the Hard Drive ). Back to Contents Page [...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover Dell™XPS™M1530ServiceManual  Removing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover  Replacing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover   Removing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Turn [...]

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     Replacing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover  1. Replace the hinge covers.  2. To reconnect the cable that attaches the center control cover to the system board, place the cable inside the cable connector and push its black securing tabs inside with your fingertips.  3. Snap the center control cover in place.  4. Turn the com[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Keyboard Dell™XPS™M1530ServiceManual  Removing the Keyboard  Replacing the Keyboard For more information about the keyboard, see "Using the Keyboard and Touchpad" in your Owner's Manual .   Removing the Keyboard  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Re[...]

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     3. Replace the two M2.5 x 5 - mm screws along the top of the keyboard.  4. Replace the Hinge Covers and the Center Control Cover (see Replacing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover ). Back to Contents Page [...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Memory Dell™XPS™M1530ServiceManual  Removing the DIMM A Memory Module  Replacing the DIMM A Memory Module  Removing the DIMM B Memory Module  Replacing the DIMM B Memory Module  You can increase your computer memory by installing memory modules on the system board. See "Sp[...]

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     4. Remove the module from the connector.  Replacing the DIMM A Memory Module  1. Align the notch in the module edge connector with the tab in the connector slot.  2. Slide the module firmly into the slot at a 45 - degree angle, and press the module down until it clicks into place. If you do not feel the click, remove the module and rei[...]

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     2. Turn the computer over and loosen the four captive screws along with the M2.5 x 5 - mm screw. Remove the module cover.  3. Use your fingertips to carefully spread apart the securing clips on each end of the memory module connector until the module pops up.  4. Remove the module from the connector.  Replacing the DIMM B Memory Module[...]

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     3. Replace the module cover.  4. Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet.  5. Turn on the computer. As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information. To confirm the amount of memory installed in the co[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Communication Cards Dell™XPS™M1530ServiceManual  Subscriber Identity Module  Wireless Mini Cards  Flash Cache Module or Ultra Wide Band  Subscriber Identity Module Subscriber Identity Modules (SIM) identify users uniquely through an International Mobile Subscriber Identity.   1[...]

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     4. Disconnect the antenna cables from the WLAN card.  5. Release the WLAN card by removing the securing screw.  6. Lift the WLAN card out of its system board connector.  Replacing a WLAN Card  NOTE: The gray antenna cable may not be available in all computers. The presence of the gray antenna cable in your Mini Card compartment depe[...]

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     1. Insert the WLAN card connector at a 45 - degree angle into the system board connector labeled "WLAN."  2. Press the other end of the WLAN card down into the slot on the system board until the card clicks into place.  3. Replace the M2 x 3 - mm securing screw.  4. Connect the appropriate antenna cables to the WLAN card you [...]

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     5. Release the WWAN card by removing the securing screw.  6. Lift the WWAN card out of its system board connector.  Replacing a WWAN Card  1. Insert the WWAN card connector at a 45 - degree angle into the system board connector labeled "WWAN."  2. Press the other end of the WWAN card down into the slot on the system board [...]

  • Page 43

     4. Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on the back of the computer.  5. Remove the M2 x 3 - mm securing screw.  6. Remove the FCM or UWB card.  Replacing the FCM or UWB  1. Insert the FCM or UWB connector at a 45 - degree angle into the system board connector labeled "FCM" or "UWB."  2. Pre[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Optical Drive Dell™XPS™M1530ServiceManual  Removing the Optical Drive  Replacing the Optical Drive   Removing the Optical Drive  1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the hinge covers and center control cover (see Removing the Hinge Covers and Center Control [...]

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     6. Replace the hinge covers and center control cover (see Replacing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover ). Back to Contents Page [...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Palm Rest Dell™XPS™M1530ServiceManual  Removing the Palm Rest  Replacing the Palm Rest   Removing the Palm Rest  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 Car[...]

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     10. Disconnect the bluetooth cable connector, touch pad cable connector and the biometric cable connector from the system board.  11. Starting at the back center of the palm rest, use your fingers to gently ease the palm rest from the computer base by lifting the inside of the palm rest while pushing in on the outside.  12. Ease up the pa[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  ExpressCard Reader Dell™XPS™M1530ServiceManual  Removing the ExpressCard Reader  Replacing the ExpressCard Reader   Removing the ExpressCard Reader  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Remove any installed ExpressCards from the ExpressCard slot.  3. Remove the di[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors Dell™XPS™M1530ServiceManual  USB Connector  Video Connector  S- Video TV - Out Connector  HDMI Connector  IEEE 1394a Connector  USB Connector  Video Connector  S- Video TV - Out Connector  Pin  Signal 1 USB5V+ 2 USBP – 3 US[...]

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     HDMI Connector  IEEE 1394a Connector  S- Video  Pin  Signal 1 GND 2 GND 3 DLUMA -L 4 DCRMA -L  Composite Video  Pin  Signal 5 GND 6 DCMPS - L 7 NC  Pin  Signal  Pin  Signal 1 TMDS Data 2+ 11 TMDS Clock Shield 2 TMDS Data 2 Shield 12 TMDS Clock - 3 TMDS Data 2 - 13 CEC 4 TMDS Data 1+ 14 No Connect 5 TMDS Data 1 S[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  1 TPB – 2 TPB+ 3 TPA – 4 TPA+[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  S - Video Board Dell™XPS™M1530ServiceManual  Removing the S - Video Board  Replacing the S - Video Board   Removing the S - Video Board  1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin .  2. Remove the system board (see Removing the System Board ).  3. Remove the screw that secure[...]

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     9. Replace the hinge covers and center control cover (see Replacing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover ). Back to Contents Page [...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Wireless Sniffer Board Dell™XPS™M1530ServiceManual  Removing the Wireless Sniffer Board  Replacing the Wireless Sniffer Board   Removing the Wireless Sniffer Board  1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .  2. Remove any installed ExpressCards from the ExpressCard slot. ?[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  Speaker Dell™XPS™M1530ServiceManual  Removing the Speaker  Replacing the Speaker   Removing the Speaker  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 [...]

  • Page 58

    2. Connect the speaker cable connector to the system board.  3. Replace the two speaker screws (one on each speaker) that secure the speakers to the computer base.  4. Connect the button board cable connector to the system board.  5. Replace the palm rest (see Replacing the Palm Rest ).  6. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing th[...]

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    Back to Contents Page  System Board Dell™XPS™M1530ServiceManual  Removing the System Board  Replacing the System Board  The system board's BIOS chip contains the Service Tag, which is also visible on a barcode label on the bottom of the computer. The replacement kit for the system board includes a CD that p[...]

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     Replacing the System Board  1. Follow all of the steps in Removing the System Board in reverse order.  2. Turn on the computer.  3. Insert the CD that accompanied the replacement system board into the appropriate drive. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. Back to Contents Page  NOTICE: Before turning on the computer, [...]