Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M4500 Service Manual Working on Your Computer Removing and Replacing Parts Specifications Diagnostics System Setup Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
Back to Contents Page Access Panel Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M4500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Access Panel NOTE: You may need to install Adobe™ Flash Player™ from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2.
Back to Contents Page Battery Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M4500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Battery NOTE: You may need to install Adobe™ Flash Player™ from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2.
Back to Contents Page Bottom Chassis Assembly Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M4500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Bottom Chassis Assembly NOTE: You may need to install Adobe™ Flash Player™ from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M4500 Service Manual Overview Entering System Setup Boot Menu Navigation Keystrokes System Setup Menu Options Overview Use System Setup as follows: l To change the system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in your computer l To set or change a user-selectable option such as the user password l To read the current amount of memory or set the type of hard drive installed Before you use System Set
Memory Installed Memory Available Memory Speed ¡ Memory Channel Mode ¡ Memory Technology ¡ DIMM A Size ¡ DIMM B Size Processor Information ¡ Processor Type ¡ Core Count ¡ Processor ID ¡ Current Clock Speed Device Information ¡ Primary Hard Drive ¡ System eSATA Device ¡ Dock eSATA Device ¡ ¡ ¡ l System Information l ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ Battery Information Video Controller Video BIOS Version Video Memory Panel Type Native Resolution Audio Controller Modem Controller Wi-Fi Device Cellular Device Bluetooth
NOTE: Successful password changes take effect immediately. NOTE: Deleting the admin password automatically deletes the system password as well. System Password Allows you to set, change, or delete the system password. When set, your computer requests you to enter the system password every time your computer turns on or restarts. NOTE: Successful password changes take effect immediately.
Adapter Warnings Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS warning messages when you use certain power adapters. The BIOS displays these messages if you attempt to use a power adapter that has too little capacity for your configuration. The factory default setting is Enabled. Allows you to select one of two methods to enable the keypad that is embedded in the internal keyboard. l l Keypad (Embedded) Fn Key Only — The keypad is only enabled when you hold down the key.
Thermal Events Allows you to view and clear thermal events. It includes the date and time as well as the name of the event. Power Events Allows you to view and clear power events. It includes the date and time of the event as well as the power state and reason. BIOS Progress Events Allows you to view and clear BIOS Progress events. It includes the date and time of the event as well as the power state.
Back to Contents Page Bluetooth Card Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M4500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Bluetooth Card NOTE: You may need to install Adobe™ Flash Player™ from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Back to Contents Page Camera and Microphone Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M4500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Camera and Microphone NOTE: You may need to install Adobe™ Flash Player™ from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M4500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Coin-Cell Battery NOTE: You may need to install Adobe™ Flash Player™ from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2. 3. 4.
Back to Contents Page DC-In Port Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M4500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the DC-In Port NOTE: You may need to install Adobe™ Flash Player™ from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
Back to Contents Page Diagnostics Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M4500 Service Manual Device Status Lights Battery Status Lights Battery Charge and Health Keyboard Status Lights LED Error Codes Device Status Lights Turns on when you turn on the computer and blinks when the computer is in a power management mode. Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. Turns on when wireless networking is enabled.
FLASH-ON-FLASH Display panel error OFF-FLASH-OFF 1. 2. 3. Reseat the display cable. Replace the display panel. Replace the video card/system board. 1. 2. Install compatible memory modules. If two modules are installed remove one and test. Try the other module in the same slot and test. Test the other slot with both modules. Replace the memory. Replace the system board. Memory compatibility error 3. 4. ON-FLASH-ON 1. 2. Memory is detected but has errors 3. 4. Reseat the memory.
Back to Contents Page ExpressCard Board Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M4500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the ExpressCard Board NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Back to Contents Page ExpressCard Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M4500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the ExpressCard NOTE: You may need to install Adobe™ Flash Player™ from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1.
Back to Contents Page Fingerprint Reader Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M4500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Fingerprint Reader NOTE: You may need to install Adobe™ Flash Player™ from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M4500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Hard Drive NOTE: You may need to install Adobe™ Flash Player™ from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2. 3.
Back to Contents Page Heat Sink and Fan Assembly Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M4500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Heat Sink and Fan Assembly NOTE: You may need to install Adobe™ Flash Player™ from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2. 3. 4.
Back to Contents Page I/O Board Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M4500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the I/O Board NOTE: You may need to install Adobe™ Flash Player™ from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16.
Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M4500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Keyboard NOTE: You may need to install Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2. 3. 4.
Back to Contents Page Latitude ON Flash Card Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M4500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Latitude ON Flash Card NOTE: You may need to install Adobe™ Flash Player™ from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2. 3. 4.
Back to Contents Page Display Assembly Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M4500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Display Assembly NOTE: You may need to install Adobe™ Flash Player™ from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Back to Contents Page Display Bezel Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M4500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Display Bezel NOTE: You may need to install Adobe™ Flash Player™ from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Back to Contents Page Display Cover Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M4500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Display Cover NOTE: You may need to install Adobe™ Flash Player™ from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Back to Contents Page Hinge Covers Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M4500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Hinge Covers NOTE: You may need to install Adobe™ Flash Player™ from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2. 3. 4.
Back to Contents Page Display Hook Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M4500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Display Hook(s) NOTE: You may need to install Adobe™ Flash Player™ from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2. 3. 4.
Back to Contents Page Display Panel Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M4500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Display Panel NOTE: You may need to install Adobe™ Flash Player™ from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Back to Contents Page LED Cover Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M4500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the LED Cover NOTE: You may need to install Adobe™ Flash Player™ from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2. 3.
Back to Contents Page Modem Connector Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M4500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Modem Connector NOTE: You may need to install Adobe™ Flash Player™ from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.
Back to Contents Page Modem Port Plug Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M4500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Modem Port Plug NOTE: You may need to install Adobe™ Flash Player™ from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2.
Back to Contents Page Memory Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M4500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Memory Module(s) NOTE: You may need to install Adobe™ Flash Player™ from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2. 3. 4.
Back to Contents Page Modem Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M4500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Modem NOTE: You may need to install Adobe™ Flash Player™ from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2. 3. 4.
Back to Contents Page Optical Drive Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M4500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Optical Drive NOTE: You may need to install Adobe™ Flash Player™ from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2.
Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Assembly Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M4500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Palm Rest Assembly NOTE: You may need to install Adobe™ Flash Player™ from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Back to Contents Page Removing and Replacing Parts Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M4500 Service Manual Battery Secure Digital (SD) card Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card Smart Card ExpressCard PCMCIA Card Optical Drive Hard Drive LED Cover Keyboard Access Panel Memory Fingerprint Reader Hinge Covers Modem Modem Port Plug Coin-Cell Battery Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Card Latitude ON™ Flash Card Heat Sink and Fan Assembly Processor
Back to Contents Page PCMCIA Card Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M4500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the PCMCIA Card NOTE: You may need to install Adobe™ Flash Player™ from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2.
Back to Contents Page PCMCIA Card Cage Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M4500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the PCMCIA Card Cage NOTE: You may need to install Adobe™ Flash Player™ from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
Back to Contents Page Processor Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M4500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Processor NOTE: You may need to install Adobe™ Flash Player™ from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Back to Contents Page SD Card Board Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M4500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the SD Card Board NOTE: You may need to install Adobe™ Flash Player™ from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Back to Contents Page Secure Digital (SD) card Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M4500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the SD Card NOTE: You may need to install Adobe™ Flash Player™ from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1.
Back to Contents Page Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M4500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the SIM Card NOTE: You may need to install Adobe™ Flash Player™ from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2. 3.
Back to Contents Page Smart Card Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M4500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Smart Card NOTE: You may need to install Adobe™ Flash Player™ from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2.
Back to Contents Page Specifications Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M4500 Service Manual System Information Processor Memory Fingerprint Reader (Optional) Ports and Connectors Drives Video Audio Communications Display Keyboard Touchpad ExpressCard PC Cards Battery AC Adapter Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card Reader Contactless Smart Cards (Optional) Physical Environmental NOTE: Offerings may vary by region.
Audio Type two-channel high-definition audio codec (HDA) Controller IDT 92HD81B Speakers two Internal speaker amplifier 2 W channel Volume controls volume up, volume down, and mute buttons Communications Modem internal (optional) Network adapter 10/100/1000 Mbps Intel 82577LM Gigabit Ethernet Controller Wireless dedicated WLAN, WWAN, WiMAX, and Bluetooth® GPS mobile broadband mini-card ExpressCard NOTE: The ExpressCard slot does NOT support PC Cards.
Display Option 1: High Definition Maximum resolution 1366 (H) x 768 (V) at 262K colors Typical brightness 220 nits Refresh rate 60 Hz Viewing angle Horizontal 40 degrees/40 degrees Vertical 15 degrees/30 degrees Pixel pitch 0.250 mm x 0.250 mm Option 2: High Definition and Wide View Anti-Glare Maximum resolution 1600 (H) x 900 (V) at 262K colors Typical brightness 250 nits Refresh rate 60 Hz Viewing angle Horizontal 55 degrees/55 degrees Vertical 45 degrees/45 degrees Pixel pitch 0.
6-cell 19.80 mm (0.78 inch) 9-cell 22.30 mm (0.87 inch) 12-cell 217.17 mm (8.55 inches) Width 6-cell 47.00 mm (1.85 inches) 9-cell 69.00 mm (2.71 inches) 12-cell 322.07 mm (12.68 inches) Weight 6-cell 329.00 g (0.72 lb) 9-cell 485.00 g (1.06 lb) 12-cell 848.22 g (1.87 lb) Voltage 11.10 VDC or 14.
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Back to Contents Page System Board Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M4500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the System Board NOTE: You may need to install Adobe™ Flash Player™ from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
Back to Contents Page Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M4500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the WLAN Card NOTE: You may need to install Adobe™ Flash Player™ from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Back to Contents Page Working on Your Computer Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M4500 Service Manual Before Working Inside Your Computer Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer After Working Inside Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to ensure your personal safety.
1. Shut down the operating system: l In Windows® 7: Click Start l In Windows Vista®: Click Start l , then click Shut Down. , then click the arrow in the lower-right corner of the Start menu as shown below, and then click Shut Down. In Windows® XP: Click Start® Turn Off Computer® Turn Off. The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process is complete. 2. Ensure that the computer and all attached devices are turned off.
Back to Contents Page Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Card Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M4500 Service Manual WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the WWAN Card NOTE: You may need to install Adobe™ Flash Player™ from Adobe.com in order to view the illustrations below. 1. 2. 3. 4.
