1、Dell Precision Mobile Workstation M4700Owners ManualRegulatory Model: P21FRegulatory Type: P21F001Notes, Cautions, and WarningsNOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data
2、 and tells you how to avoid the problem.WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.Copyright 2014 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. This product is protected by U.S. and international copyright and intellectual property laws. Dell and the Dell logo are trade
3、marks of Dell Inc. in the United States and/or other jurisdictions. All other marks and names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.2014 - 09Rev. A02Contents1 Working on Your Computer. 6Before Working Inside Your Computer.6Recommended Tools 7Turning Off Your Computer. 7Aft
4、er Working Inside Your Computer82 Removing and Installing Components. 9Removing the Secure Digital (SD) Card9Installing the SD Card. 9Removing the ExpressCard.9Installing the ExpressCard9Removing the Battery. 9Installing the Battery 10Removing the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card.10Installing t
5、he Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card11Removing the Base Cover.11Installing the Base Cover13Removing the Keyboard Trim13Installing the Keyboard Trim.14Removing the Keyboard15Installing the Keyboard.17Removing the Primary Memory 18Installing the Primary Memory. 18Removing the Secondary Memory. 19I
6、nstalling the Secondary Memory 19Removing the Optical Drive 19Installing the Optical Drive. 21Removing the Hard Drive21Installing the Hard Drive. 22Removing the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card. 22Installing the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card 23Removing Wireless Wide Area Network (WW
7、AN) Card (Optional). 23Installing the Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Card (Optional) 23Removing the Bluetooth Module 23Installing the Bluetooth Module. 24Removing the Processor Fan25Installing the Processor Fan.25Removing the Video-Card Fan 26Installing the Video-Card Fan. 26Removing the Coin-Cel
8、l Battery26Installing the Coin-Cell Battery.27Removing the Palmrest.27Installing the Palmrest30Removing the ExpressCard Module31Installing the ExpressCard Module.32Removing The Heat Sink.33Installing the Heat Sink.33Removing the Processor.34Installing the Processor34Removing the Video-Card Heat Sink
9、.34Installing the Video-Card Heat Sink36Removing the Video Card. 37Installing the Video Card.37Removing the Input/Output (I/O) Board 38Installing the I/O Board.39Removing the Switch Board. 39Installing the Switch Board 40Removing the Unified Security Hub (USH) Board.40Installing the USH Board 41Remo
10、ving the Display Assembly.41Installing the Display Assembly44Removing the Hinge Cover. 44Installing the Hinge Cover.45Removing the System Board.45Installing the System Board48Removing the Power-Connector Port.49Installing the Power-Connector Port49Removing the Display Bezel. 50Installing the Display
11、 Bezel.51Removing the Display Panel. 52Installing the Display Panel 55Removing the Camera.55Installing the Camera553 System Setup. 56Boot Sequence. 56Navigation Keys56System Setup Options.57Updating the BIOS . 64System and Setup Password65Assigning a System Password and Setup Password 65Deleting or
12、Changing an Existing System and/or Setup Password664 Diagnostics.67Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) Diagnostics.675 Troubleshooting Your Computer.68Device Status Lights. 68Battery Status Lights 69Technical Specification696 Specifications 76Technical Specification767 Contacting Dell 83Conta
13、cting Dell. 831Working on Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your ComputerUse the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to ensure your personal safety. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure included in this document assumes that the following co
14、nditions exist: You have read the safety information that shipped with your computer. A component can be replaced or-if purchased separately-installed by performing the removal procedure in reverse order.WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your
15、 computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by
16、the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or
17、by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface, such as a connector on the back of the computer.CAUTION: 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 i
18、ts edges, not by its pins.CAUTION: 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 con
19、nectors 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.NOTE: The color of your computer and certain components may appear differently than shown in this document.To avoid damaging y
20、our computer, perform the following steps before you begin working inside the computer.1. Ensure that your work surface is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched.2. Turn off your computer (see Turning Off Your Computer).3. If the computer is connected to a docking device (
21、docked) such as the optional Media Base or Battery Slice, undock it.CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and then unplug the cable from the network device.4. Disconnect all network cables from the computer.5. Disconnect your computer and all attached devi
22、ces from their electrical outlets.6. Close the display and turn the computer upside-down on a flat work surface.6NOTE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer.7. Remove the main battery.8. Turn the computer top-side up.9. Open the display.
23、10. Press the power button to ground the system board.CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the display.CAUTION: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as
24、the metal at the back of the computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate static electricity, which could harm internal components.11. Remove any installed ExpressCards or Smart Cards from the appropriate slots.Recommended ToolsThe procedures in this document
25、may require the following tools: Small flat-blade screwdriver #0 Phillips screwdriver #1 Phillips screwdriver Small plastic scribeTurning Off Your ComputerCAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer.1. Shut down the operat
26、ing system: In Windows 8: Using a touch-enabled device:a. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, opening the Charms menu and select Settings.b. Select the and then select Shut down Using a mouse:a. Point to upper-right corner of the screen and click Settings. b. Click the and select Shut down.
27、In Windows 7:1. Click Start .2. Click Shut Down.or1. Click Start .72. Click the arrow in the lower-right corner of the Start menu as shown below, and then click Shut Down2. Ensure that the computer and all attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically t
28、urn off when you shut down your operating system, press and hold the power button for about 4 seconds to turn them off.After Working Inside Your ComputerAfter you complete any replacement procedure, ensure you connect any external devices, cards, and cables before turning on your computer.CAUTION: T
29、o avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. Do not use batteries designed for other Dell computers.1. Connect any external devices, such as a port replicator, battery slice, or media base, and replace any cards, such as an ExpressCard.2. Connect a
30、ny telephone or network cables to your computer.CAUTION: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer.3. Replace the battery.4. Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets.5. Turn on your computer.82Removin
31、g and Installing ComponentsThis section provides detailed information on how to remove or install the components from your computer.Removing the Secure Digital (SD) Card1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Press in on the SD card to release it from the computer. Slide t
32、he SD card out of the computer.Installing the SD Card1. Push in the SD card into its slot until it clicks into place.2. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.Removing the ExpressCard1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Press in on the ExpressCard t
33、o release it from the computer. Slide the ExpressCard out of the computer.Installing the ExpressCard1. Slide the ExpressCard into its slot until it clicks into place.2. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.Removing the Battery1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Y
34、our Computer.2. Slide the release latch to unlock the battery.93. Flip and remove the battery from the computer.Installing the Battery1. Slide the battery into its slot until it clicks into place.2. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.Removing the Subscriber Identity Module (
35、SIM) Card1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove the battery.103. Slide the SIM card out from the slot .Installing the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card1. Push in the SIM card into its slot.2. Install the battery.3. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside
36、Your Computer.Removing the Base Cover1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove the battery.3. Remove the screws that secure the base cover to the computer. Press the rubber tabs towards the rear of the computer to disengage the base cover.114. Flip and remove the base
37、 cover from the computer.12Installing the Base Cover1. Slide in and place the base cover to align with the screw holes correctly on the computer.2. Tighten the screws to secure the base cover to the computer.3. Install the battery.4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.Removi
38、ng the Keyboard Trim1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove the battery.3. Pry up the keyboard trim starting from the top-inner edge.4. Pry up the bottom edge of the keyboard trim from the top-inner edge.13Installing the Keyboard Trim1. Toe-in the keyboard trim from
39、 the front and align it to its original position on the computer. Ensure that the hard-tab on the left corner snaps into place.142. Press along the sides of the keyboard trim until it snaps in place.3. Install the battery.4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.Removing the Ke
40、yboard1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove the:a. batteryb. keyboard trim3. Remove the screws that secure the keyboard to the computer.154. Starting from the bottom of the keyboard, separate the keyboard from the computer and flip the keyboard over.5. Disconnect
41、the keyboard-data cable from the system board and remove the keyboard.16Installing the Keyboard1. Connect the keyboard-data cable to the system board.NOTE: Ensure that you fold the keyboard-data cable in perfect alignment.2. Press the keyboard in its compartment.3. Tighten the screws to secure the k
42、eyboard to the computer.4. Press over the cross section of the following keys to secure the keyboard to the computer:a. , , and keysb. over the keyc. NUMLOCK key175. Install the:a. keyboard trimb. battery6. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.Removing the Primary Memory1. Fol
43、low the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove the:a. batteryb. base cover3. Pry the retention clips away from the primary memory until it pops up. Lift the primary memory and remove it from the computer.Installing the Primary Memory1. Insert the primary memory into the memory s
44、ocket.2. Press the clips to secure the primary memory to the system board.3. Install the:18a. base coverb. battery4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.Removing the Secondary Memory1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove the:a. batteryb. key
45、board trimc. keyboardNOTE: The secondary memory is located below the keyboard.3. Pry the retention clips away from the memory module until it pops up. Lift up the memory module and remove it from the computer.Installing the Secondary Memory1. Insert the secondary memory into the memory socket.2. Pre
46、ss the clips to secure the memory module to the system board.3. Install the:a. keyboardb. keyboard trimc. battery4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.Removing the Optical Drive1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove the:a. batteryb. base co
47、ver3. Remove the screw that secures the optical drive to the computer.194. Pry and slide out the optical drive to remove it from the computer.5. Remove the screws that secure the drive-latch bracket to the optical drive and remove the bracket.20Installing the Optical Drive1. Tighten the screws to se
48、cure the drive-latch bracket to the optical drive.2. Slide the optical drive into its slot and tighten the screw to secure the optical drive to the computer.3. Install the:a. batteryb. base cover4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.Removing the Hard Drive1. Follow the proce
49、dures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove the:a. batteryb. base cover3. Remove the screws that secure the hard drive to the computer. Slide the hard -drive latch to the unlock position and pull out the hard drive from the computer.214. Flex the hard-drive bracket outward and pull out the hard drive from the bracket.NOTE: A rubber filler is installed to the hard-drive bracket for 7 mm hard drives. It is designed to prevent vibrations and for correct installation of the 7 mm hard drives. 9 mm hard drives do not require the filler whe
