Dell XPS M140 Manuals

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Dell XPS M140 Owner's Manual

Dell XPS M140 Owner's Manual (180 pages)

Dell Portable Computer Owner's Manual

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 6.35 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Finding Information
11
1 A Tour of Your Computer

15
- Front View
  15
- Left Side View
  19
- Right Side View
  21
- Back View
  22
- Bottom View
  23
2 Setting up Your Computer

25
3 Using the Display

33
- Adjusting Brightness
  33
- Switching the Video Image
  33
- Setting Display Resolution
  34
4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad

35
- Numeric Keypad
  35
- Key Combinations
  36
- Touch Pad
  38
  - Customizing the Touch Pad
    38
5 Power Management

39
- Power Management Tips
  39
- Power Management Wizard
  39
- Power Management Modes
  41
  - Standby Mode
    41
  - Hibernate Mode
    42
- Power Options Properties
  42
  - Power Schemes Tab
    42
  - Alarms Tab
    43
  - Power Meter Tab
    43
  - Advanced Tab
    43
  - Hibernate Tab
    44
- Dell™ Quickset Features
  44
6 Using a Battery

45
- Battery Types
  45
- Battery Performance
  45
- Checking the Battery Charge
  46
  - Dell™ Quickset Battery Meter
    46
  - Microsoft ® Windows ® Power Meter
    46
  - Charge Gauge
    47
  - Health Gauge
    47
  - Low-Battery Warning
    47
- Charging the Battery
  47
- Storing a Battery
  48
7 Using Cds, Dvds, and Other Multimedia

49
8 Using Expresscards

67
- Expresscard Types
  67
- Expresscard Blanks
  67
- Installing an Expresscard
  67
- Removing an Expresscard or Blank
  68
9 Using the 5-In-1 Media Memory Card Reader

71
10 Setting up a Home and Office Network

73
- Connecting to a Network Adapter
  73
  - Network Setup Wizard
    73
- Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network
  74
  - Determining Your Network Type
    74
  - Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft ® Windows ® XP
    74
11 Solving Problems

77
- Dell Diagnostics
  77
- Drive Problems
  80
- E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
  82
- Error Messages
  83
- IEEE 1394 Device Problems
  87
- Keyboard Problems
  87
  - External Keyboard Problems
    87
  - Unexpected Characters
    88
- Lockups and Software Problems
  88
- Memory Problems
  90
- Network Problems
  91
- Expresscard Problems
  91
- Power Problems
  91
  - Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer
    92
- Printer Problems
  92
- Scanner Problems
  93
- Sound and Speaker Problems
  94
- Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
  95
- Video and Display Problems
  95
- Drivers
  96
  - What Is a Driver
    96
  - Identifying Drivers
    97
  - Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
    97
- Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
  99
- Restoring Your Operating System
  99
12 Adding and Replacing Parts

105
- Before You Begin
  105
  - Recommended Tools
    105
  - Turning off Your Computer
    105
  - Before Working Inside Your Computer
    106
- Battery
  108
  - Removing a Battery
    108
  - Installing a Battery
    108
- Hard Drive
  108
  - Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
    111
- Optical Drives
  111
  - About the Device Security Screw
    111
  - Removing and Installing Optical Drives
    111
- Memory
  112
  - Installing a Memory Module in Connector DIMM B
    113
  - Installing a Memory Module in Connector DIMM a
    115
- Modem (Optional)
  119
- Wireless Mini PCI Card
  121
- Hinge Cover
  123
  - Removing the Hinge Cover
    123
  - Replacing the Hinge Cover
    125
- Keyboard
  125
  - Removing the Keyboard
    126
  - Replacing the Keyboard
    127
- Internal Card with Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology
  127
- Coin-Cell Battery
  128
  - Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
    128
  - Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
    129
13 Appendix

131
- Specifications
  131
- Using the System Setup Program
  137
  - Overview
    137
  - Viewing the System Setup Screen
    137
  - System Setup Screen
    138
  - Commonly Used Options
    138
- Computer Tracking Software
  139
- Traveling with Your Computer
  139
  - Identifying Your Computer
    139
  - Packing the Computer
    139
  - Travel Tips
    140
  - Traveling by Air
    140
  - If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
    141
- Cleaning Your Computer
  141
  - Computer, Keyboard, and Display
    141
  - Touch Pad
    142
  - Floppy Drive
    142
  - Cds and Dvds
    142
- FCC Notices (U.S. Only)
  142
  - Class a
    143
  - Class B
    143
  - FCC Identification Information
    144
- Macrovision Product Notice
  144
- Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
  144
  - Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
    144
  - Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
    145
- Contacting Dell
  145
Glossary

163
Index

175

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Dell XPS M140 Service Manual

Dell XPS M140 Service Manual (92 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 1.85 MB

Table of Contents

Service Manual
1
Table of Contents
3
1 Before You Begin

7
2 System Components

13
- Exploded View of the Computer
  14
3 Internal Card with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology

17
- Removing the Bluetooth Module
  17
- Replacing the Bluetooth Module
  20
4 Hard Drive

21
5 Optical Drive

25
6 Memory Module and Modem

29
- Removing a Memory Module
  29
  - Memory Module DIMM B
    29
  - Memory Module DIMM a
    32
- Replacing a Memory Module
  34
- Modem
  35
  - Removing the Modem
    35
  - Replacing the Modem
    38
7 Hinge Cover

41
- Removing the Hinge Cover
  41
- Replacing the Hinge Cover
  42
8 Keyboard

43
- Removing the Keyboard
  43
- Replacing the Keyboard
  45
9 Coin-Cell Battery

47
- Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
  47
- Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
  48
10 Wireless Mini PCI Card

49
- Removing the Mini PCI Card
  49
- Replacing the Mini PCI Card
  52
11 Display Assembly and Display Latch

55
- Display Assembly
  55
  - Removing the Display Assembly
    55
  - Replacing the Display Assembly
    56
- Display Bezel
  57
  - Removing the Display Bezel
    57
  - Replacing the Display Bezel
    58
- Display Panel
  59
  - Removing the Display Panel
    59
  - Replacing the Display Panel
    61
- Display Latch
  62
  - Removing the Display Latch
    62
  - Replacing the Display Latch
    63
12 Palm Rest

65
- Removing the Palm Rest
  65
- Replacing the Palm Rest
  69
13 Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly

71
- Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
  71
- Replacing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
  72
14 Fan

73
- Removing the Fan
  73
- Replacing the Fan
  74
15 Microprocessor Module

75
- Removing the Microprocessor Module
  75
- Replacing the Microprocessor Module
  76
16 Speakers

79
- Removing the Speakers
  79
- Replacing the Speakers
  80
17 System Board

83
- Removing the System Board
  83
- Replacing the System Board
  86
18 BIOS Updates

87
- Flashing the BIOS
  87
19 Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors

89
- USB Connector
  89
- Video Connector
  89
- S-Video TV-Out Connector
  90
- IEEE 1394 Connector
  91

Dell XPS M140 Service Manual

Dell XPS M140 Service Manual (73 pages)

XPS M140

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 1.34 MB

Table of Contents

Before You Begin
2
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
2
Recommended Tools
3
Computer Orientation
4
Screw Identification
4
System Components
7
Exploded View of the Computer
7
Internal Card with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
10
Removing the Bluetooth Module
10
Replacing the Bluetooth Module
12
Removing the Hard Drive
13
Replacing the Hard Drive
14
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
15
About the Device Security Screw
17
Removing the Optical Drive
17
Replacing the Optical Drive
19
Memory Module and Modem
20
Removing a Memory Module
20
Memory Module DIMM B
20
Memory Module DIMM a
22
Replacing a Memory Module
23
Removing the Modem
25
Replacing the Modem
27
Removing the Hinge Cover
29
Replacing the Hinge Cover
30
Removing the Keyboard
31
Replacing the Keyboard
33
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
34
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
35
Wireless Mini PCI Card
36
Removing the Mini PCI Card
36
Replacing the Mini PCI Card
38
Display Assembly and Display Latch
40
Removing the Display Assembly
40
Replacing the Display Assembly
41
Removing the Display Bezel
42
Replacing the Display Bezel
43
Removing the Display Panel
44
Replacing the Display Panel
46
Removing the Display Latch
46
Replacing the Display Latch
47
Removing the Palm Rest
49
Replacing the Palm Rest
52
Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
54
Replacing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly
55
Removing the Fan
56
Replacing the Fan
57
Removing the Microprocessor Module
59
Replacing the Microprocessor Module
60
Removing the Speakers
62
Replacing the Speakers
63
Removing the System Board
65
Replacing the System Board
68
BIOS Updates
69
Flashing the BIOS
69
Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors
70
USB Connector
70
Video Connector
70
S-Video TV-Out Connector
71
IEEE 1394 Connector
71

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