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Dell Precision M60 Service Manual

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Dell Precision™ M60 Service Manual
 Before You Begin
 System Components
 Memory Module, Mini PCI Card, Modem, and Modules
 Hard Drive
 Bluetooth™ Card
 Fan
 Docking Doors
 Keyboard
 Display Assembly
 Video Card
 Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
 Palm Rest
 Microprocessor Module
 Flashing the BIOS
 Reserve Battery
 System Board
 Speakers
 Base Latch
 Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
NOTE:
A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
NOTICE:
CAUTION:
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2003 Dell Computer Corporation. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden.
Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Precision are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation; Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation; Microsoft
and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; Bluetooth is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is used by Dell Computer Corporation under license.
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 Computer Corporation
disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.
Model PP02X
June 2003 Rev. A00
 
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A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
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  • Page 1 Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; Bluetooth is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is used by Dell Computer Corporation under license. 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 Computer Corporation disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.

  • Page 2: Before You Begin

    CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow applicable instructions in safety instructions in the System Information Guide that came with the computer.

  • Page 3: Computer Orientation

     The procedures in this manual require the following tools:  #1 Phillips screwdriver  ¼-inch flat-blade screwdriver  Small plastic scribe  Flash BIOS update program floppy disk or CD Computer Orientation     back right front left Screw Identification  When you are removing and replacing components, photocopy "Screw Identification"...
  • Page 4    Fan: Keyboard: Display Assembly:  (2 each) (2 each) (2 each)               Display Bezel:  Display Panel:  Display Latch: (display bumpers, 8 each)  (9 each)  (2 each) (8 each)            Video Card  Palm Rest:  Speakers:  (4 each)
  • Page 5  System Board:          (3 each)    (2 each)    (1 each)   Back to Contents Page   Great user manuals database on UserManuals.info...

  • Page 6: Flashing The Bios

    Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell Precision™ M60 Service Manual 1.  Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is installed properly. 2.  Insert the flash BIOS update program floppy disk or CD and turn on the computer.

  • Page 7: Bluetooth™ Card

    Back to Contents Page Bluetooth™ Card  Dell Precision™ M60 Service Manual   CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your System 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.
  • Page 8 Back to Contents Page Color Insert Cover Dell™ Latitude™ D800Dell™ Precision™ M60 Service Manual Removing the Color Insert Cover 1.  Press down along the front of the display as shown.   2.  Firmly grasp the lip of the cover to detach it from the computer, and pull the cover up.

  • Page 9: Microprocessor Module

    Back to Contents Page Microprocessor Module Dell Precision™ M60 Service Manual Removing the Microprocessor Module   CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your System 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.
  • Page 10 NOTICE: Ensure that the cam lock is in the fully open position before seating the microprocessor module. Seating the microprocessor module properly in the ZIF socket does not require force.   NOTICE: A microprocessor module that is not properly seated can result in an intermittent connection or permanent damage to the microprocessor and ZIF socket.

  • Page 11: Display Assembly

    Back to Contents Page Display Assembly Dell Precision™ M60 Service Manual   Display Assembly   Display Bezel   Display Panel Display Assembly   CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your System 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.

  • Page 12: Display Bezel

    5.  Remove the eight M2.5 x 6-mm screws located on the front of the bezel.   NOTICE: Carefully separate the bezel from the top cover to avoid damage to the bezel. 6.  Starting at the bottom of the display panel (by the Dell™ logo), use your fingers to separate the bezel from the top cover by lifting the inside edge of  the bezel away from the top cover. Display Panel Great user manuals database on...
  • Page 13   CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your System Information Guide.   NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer. 1.
  • Page 14 connector 3 pull-tab on bottom flex- cable connector 10.  Remove the yellow tape from above the bottom flex-cable connector. Back to Contents Page   Great user manuals database on UserManuals.info...
  • Page 15 Back to Contents Page Docking Doors Dell Precision™ M60 Service Manual Removing the Docking Doors   CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety instructions in your System 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.
  • Page 16 Back to Contents Page   Great user manuals database on UserManuals.info...
  • Page 17 Back to Contents Page Dell Precision™ M60 Service Manual   CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your System 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.

  • Page 18: Hard Drive

    Hard drives are extremely fragile; even a slight bump can damage the drive.   NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from sources other than Dell. 1.  Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."...
  • Page 19 Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell Precision™ M60 Service Manual   CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your System 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.
  • Page 20   1 center control cover 2 system board connector 4.  Remove the keyboard: a.  Remove the two M2.5 x 6-mm screws across the top of the keyboard.   NOTICE: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard.

  • Page 21: Base Latch

    Back to Contents Page Base Latch Dell Precision™ M60 Service Manual   CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your System 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.
  • Page 22 Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell Precision™ M60 Service Manual   CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your System 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.
  • Page 23   1 M2.5 x 4-mm screws (2) 2 top of the palm rest 8.  Disconnect the touch pad connector from the system board.     1 back center of the palm rest 2 touch pad connector 3 system board connector 4 computer base  ...

  • Page 24: Usb Connector

    Back to Contents Page Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors Dell Precision™ M60 Service Manual   USB Connector   Video Connector   Parallel Connector   S-Video TV-Out Connector   Serial Connector   Dell D/Bay Connector USB Connector     Signal USB5V+ USBP– USBP+ Video Connector     Signal Signal CRT_R CRT_G CRT_B MONITOR_DETECT–...

  • Page 25: Serial Connector

      Signal Signal STROBE– ACK– BUSY SLCT AFD/3M– ERROR– INIT– SLIN– 18-25 S-Video TV-Out Connector     S-Video Signal DLUMA-L DCRMA-L   Composite Video Signal SP_DIF DCMPS-L SP_DIF Serial Connector   Great user manuals database on UserManuals.info...
  • Page 26   Signal Signal RXDA TXDA     Dell D/Bay Connector     Signal Signal USB_VCC SMB_CLK USB_D- USB_D+ SHIELD GND USB_GND SHIELD GND PWR_SRC  12 SHIELD GND SMB_DAT SHIELD GND MODPRES# SHIELD GND   Back to Contents Page   Great user manuals database on...
  • Page 27 Back to Contents Page Reserve Battery Dell Precision™ M60 Service Manual   CAUTION: Before working inside your Dell™ computer, read the safety instructions in your System 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.
  • Page 28 Back to Contents Page Speakers Dell Precision™ M60 Service Manual   CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your System 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.

  • Page 29: Removing The System Board

    Back to Contents Page System Board Dell Precision™ M60 Service Manual Removing the System Board   CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your System 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.
  • Page 30   1 M2.5 x 4-mm screws (3) 2 system board 11.  Remove the M2.5 x 12-mm screw labeled "circle B" from the computer base.     1 M2.5 x 12-mm screw (1) 12.  Remove the system board from the computer base.  ...

  • Page 31: Installing The System Board

      system board speaker connector speakers Installing the System Board 1.  Perform all of the steps in "Removing the System Board" in reverse order.   NOTICE: 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.

  • Page 32: System Components

    System Components Dell Precision™ M60 Service Manual   NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.   NOTICE: Unless otherwise noted, each procedure in this document assumes that a part can be replaced by performing the removal procedure in reverse order.
  • Page 33 Back to Contents Page Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Dell Precision™ M60 Service Manual Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly   CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your System 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.
  • Page 34 Installing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly 1.  Place the left side of the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly under the palm rest and rotate the assembly onto the system board. 2.  Tighten the four captive screws, labeled "1" through "4," in consecutive order. Back to Contents Page  ...
  • Page 35 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 Computer Corporation disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.

  • Page 36: Memory Module

    To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface.   NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are covered under your computer warranty. 1.  Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."...
  • Page 37  As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information. Mini PCI Card  If you ordered a Mini PCI card at the same time that you ordered your computer, Dell has already installed the card for you.  ...
  • Page 38   1 captive screw 2 Mini PCI card/modem cover 3.  If a Mini PCI card is not already installed, go to step 4. If you are replacing a Mini PCI card, remove the existing card: a.  Disconnect the Mini PCI card from any attached cables. b.
  • Page 39   Mini PCI card antenna cables (2) 6.  Replace the cover and tighten the screw. Modem   CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety instructions in your System Information Guide.   CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer's electronic components.
  • Page 40   1 modem cable 2 modem 3 pull-tab 4 screw 5 system board connector   NOTICE: The cable connectors are keyed for correct insertion; do not force the connections. 4.  Connect the modem cable to the modem.   NOTICE: To prevent damage to the modem, press the modem into the connector directly over the connector. 5.
  • Page 41   device latch release 2.  Pull the device by the latch release to remove the device from the module bay.   If the Device Screw Is Installed 1.  If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions.  ...
  • Page 42   NOTICE: Insert devices into the module bay before you dock and turn on the computer.   Back to Contents Page   Great user manuals database on UserManuals.info...

  • Page 43: Video Card

    Back to Contents Page Video Card Dell Precision™ M60 Service Manual   CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your System 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.

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