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Dell™ XPS™ M1530 Service Manual
Before You Begin Palm Rest
Hard Drive Biometric Module
Memory Optical Drive
Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Speaker
Processor Hard Drive Cage
Communication Cards ExpressCard Reader
Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover System Board
Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology S-Video Board
Battery Latch Assembly Wireless Sniffer Board
Keyboard Charger Board
Button Board Coin-Cell Battery
Display Assembly Flashing the BIOS
LCD Camera Pin As
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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 CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, 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. NOTICE: To help preve
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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 conditions exist: l You have performed the steps in Turning Off Your Computer and Before Working Inside Your Computer. l You have read the safety information in
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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. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you service the computer. NOTICE: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. Do not use batteries designed for other Dell computers. 6. Turn the computer over.
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Back to Contents Page Biometric Module Dell™ XPS™ M1530 Service Manual Removing the Biometric Module Replacing the Biometric Module 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. Removing the Biometric Mo
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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. Flashing the BIOS From a CD 1. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in and that the main battery is installed properly. NOTE: If you use a BIOS-update pr
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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 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:
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Back to Contents Page Button Board Dell™ XPS™ M1530 Service Manual Removing the Button Board Replacing the Button Board 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 dama
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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 CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, 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). Removing the LCD Camera 1. Follow the instructi
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Back to Contents Page Charger Board Dell™ XPS™ M1530 Service Manual Removing the Charger Board Replacing the Charger Board 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 d
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3 system board (view from below) 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. Replace the ExpressCard reader (see Replacing the ExpressCard Reader). 6. Replace the optical d
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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 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 he
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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 CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, 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 prevent intermittent contact between the ZI
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NOTICE: To prevent intermittent contact between the ZIF-socket cam screw and the processor when removing or replacing the processor, press to apply slight pressure to the center of the processor while turning the cam screw. 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. Repla
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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 CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, 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
