Dell XPS M1530 Service Manual
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:
The procedures in this document may require the following tools:
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NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer. |
The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process finishes.
Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to ensure your own personal safety.
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CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. |
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NOTICE: Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components or contacts on a card. Hold a card by its edges or by its metal mounting bracket. Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by its pins. |
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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. |
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NOTICE: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, not on the cable itself. Some cables have connectors with locking tabs; if you are disconnecting this type of cable, press in on the locking tabs before you disconnect the cable. As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned. |
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NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer. |
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NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device. |
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NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you service the computer. |
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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. |
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battery |
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battery-bay latch release |