Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual Dell Precision™ Workstation M6500 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.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Working on Your Computer Back to Contents Page Working on Your Computer Dell Precision™ Workstation M6500 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.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Working on Your Computer 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 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.
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Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing and Replacing Parts Back to Contents Page Removing and Replacing Parts Dell Precision™ Workstation M6500 Service Manual ExpressCard SIM Card PCMCIA Card Media Card Battery Access Panel Coin-Cell Battery Hinge Cover Hard Drive Optical Drive Secondary Hard Drive Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) card Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Card Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN) card Flash Cache Module (FCM) Keyb
Technical Specifications: Back to Contents Page Specifications System Information Processor Memory Video Audio Communications PC Card ExpressCard Smart Card Display Touchpad Battery Physical Ports and Connectors Keyboard Fingerprint Reader (Optional) AC Adapter Environmental NOTE: Offerings may vary by region.
Technical Specifications: NOTE: Intel Core i7-920XM Quad-Core processor supports memory frequency up to 1600 MHz. All other Core i7 QuadCore processors support memory frequency up to 1333 MHz only, even if memory modules of higher frequency are installed. Connectors four SODIMM connectors NOTE: Computers shipped with dualcore processors support a maximum of two memory modules populated in slots A and B.
Technical Specifications: NOTE: The PC Card slot is designed only for PC Cards. It does NOT support ExpressCards. CardBus controller Texas Instruments PCI 8412 PC Card connector one (supports Type I or Type II card) Cards supported 3.3 V and 5 V PC Card connector size 80 pins ExpressCard NOTE: The ExpressCard slot is designed only for ExpressCards. It does NOT support PC Cards.
Technical Specifications: Dimensions: Height: WXGA+/WUXGA 245 mm (9.64 inches) WUXGA 248 mm (9.76 inches) Width (WXGA+/WUXGA) 383 mm (15.08 inches) Diagonal 432 mm (17.00 inches) Maximum resolutions and brightness: WXGA+ 1440 x 900 at 262 K colors, 220 nits WUXGA 1920 x 1200 at 262 K colors, 300 nits WUXGA RGB 1920 x 1200 at 16.
Technical Specifications: cycles Dimensions: Depth 85 mm (3.35 inches) Height 23 mm (0.90 inches) Voltage 11.1 V Temperature range: Operating 0 °C to 35 °C (32 °F to 95 °F) Storage –40 °C to 65 °C (–40 °F to 149 °F) Coin-cell battery 3 V CR2032 lithium AC Adapter Type: Slim 210 W or 240 W Standard 210 W Input voltage 100–240 VAC Input current (maximum): Slim 3.5 A Standard 3.2 A Input frequency 50 Hz–60 Hz Output current: Slim 12.3 A Standard 10.8 A Output voltage 19.
Technical Specifications: Temperature range: Operating 0 °C to 35 °C (32 °F to 95 °F) Storage –40 °C to 65 °C (–40 °F to 149 °F) Relative humidity (maximum): Operating 10% to 90% (noncondensing) Storage 5% to 95% (noncondensing) Maximum vibration (measured using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Operating 0.66 Grms (2 Hz–600 Hz) Storage 1.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Diagnostics Back to Contents Page Diagnostics Dell Precision™ Workstation M6500 Service Manual Device Status Lights Battery Status Lights Battery Charge and Health Keyboard Status Lights LED Error Codes Dell Diagnostics 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.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Diagnostics Turns on when the Scroll Lock function is enabled. LED Error Codes The following table shows the possible LED codes that may display in a no-POST situation. Appearance Description ON-FLASH-FLASH No SODIMMs are installed Next Step 1. Install supported memory modules. 2. If memory is already present, reseat the module(s) one at time in each slot. 3. Try known good memory from another computer or replace the memory. 4. Replace the system board.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Diagnostics Option ROM error OFF-ON-OFF Storage device error 1. Reseat the device. 2. Replace the device. 3. Replace the system board. 1. Reseat the hard drive and optical drive. 2. Test the computer with just the hard drive and just the optical drive. 3. Replace the device that is causing the failure. 4. Replace the system board. FLASH-FLASH-ON Video card error 1. Replace the system board.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Diagnostics NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. On the next startup, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program. 3. When the boot device list appears, highlight Onboard or USB CD-ROM Drive and press . 4. Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that appears and press . 5. Type 1 to start the menu and press to proceed. 6.
Dell Precision workstation M6500 Service Manual--System BIOS Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell Precision™ Workstation M6500 Service Manual Boot Menu Navigation Keystrokes Entering System Setup System Setup Options Boot Menu The boot menu allows you to set a one-time boot sequence without entering system setup. You can also use this procedure to run the diagnostics on your 1. Turn on (or restart) your computer. 2. When the Dell™ logo appears, press immediately.
Dell Precision workstation M6500 Service Manual--System BIOS 1. Turn on (or restart) your computer. 2. When the Dell logo appears, press immediately. If you are unable to enter System Setup by pressing the key when the Dell Logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop. Then restart your computer and press when the keyboard lights first flash. System Setup Options The following tables describe the menu options for the System Setup program.
Dell Precision workstation M6500 Service Manual--System BIOS Sequence This list specifies the order that the BIOS searches for devices while trying to find an operating system to boot. To change the boot order, select the device to be changed in the list then click the up/down arrows or use the keyboard PgUp/PgDn keys to change the boot order of the device. To remove devices for the boot list, clear the check boxes. Date/Time Displays current date and time settings.
Dell Precision workstation M6500 Service Manual--System BIOS Restricts changes to the settings in Setup. Restricts the boot devices listed in the Boot Menu to those enabled in the Boot Sequence field. Prohibits changes to the owner and asset tags. Substitutes for the system password if the system prompts for a password during power on. Admin Password Successful changes to this password take effect immediately. If you delete the admin password, the system password is also deleted.
Dell Precision workstation M6500 Service Manual--System BIOS Wake on AC Auto On Time USB Wake Support Use the check box to enable/disable the computer to power up from the off or hibernation state when an AC adapter is inserted. This field sets the days, if any, when you would like the system to turn on automatically. The settings are Disabled, Everyday, or Weekdays. Default setting: Off Use the check box to enable/disable the ability for USB devices to wake the system from Standby.
Dell Precision workstation M6500 Service Manual--System BIOS Default setting: Minimal Virtualization Support Option Description Virtualization This field specifies whether a Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Intel® Virtualization Technology. Use the check box to enable/disable this feature. Default setting: Disabled.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the Battery Back to Contents Page Battery Dell Precision™ Workstation M6500 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 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the Battery Replacing the Battery To replace the battery, perform the above steps in reverse order. Back to Contents Page file:///E/FP/05_2021/En/Source/TD_Battery.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the Express Card Back to Contents Page ExpressCard Dell Precision™ Workstation M6500 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 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the Express Card Replacing the ExpressCard To replace the ExpressCard, perform the above steps in reverse order. Back to Contents Page file:///E/FP/05_2021/En/Source/TD_Express_Card.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the PCMCIA Card Back to Contents Page PCMCIA Card Dell Precision™ Workstation M6500 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 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the PCMCIA Card Replacing the PCMCIA Card To replace the PCMCIA card, perform the above steps in reverse order. Back to Contents Page file:///E/FP/05_2021/En/Source/TD_PCMCIA_card.
Dell Precision™ Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the Coin-cell Battery Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell Precision™ Workstation M6500 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 1. 2. 3. 4.
Dell Precision™ Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the Coin-cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell battery To replace the coin-cell battery, perform the above steps in reverse order. Back to Contents Page file:///E/FP/05_2021/En/Source/TD_Coin_Cell_Battery.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the Hard Drive Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell Precision™ Workstation M6500 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 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the battery. 3.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the Hard Drive 5. Remove the hard-drive cage from the computer. 6. Slide the hard drive away from the computer. file:///E/FP/05_2021/En/Source/TD_Hard_drive.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the Hard Drive 7. Using the black pull-tab, lift the hard drive up and remove it from the computer. 8. Remove the screws that secure the black pull-tab bar to the hard drive. file:///E/FP/05_2021/En/Source/TD_Hard_drive.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the Hard Drive 9. Remove the black pull-tab bar from the hard drive. Replacing the Hard Drive file:///E/FP/05_2021/En/Source/TD_Hard_drive.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the Hard Drive To replace the hard drive, perform the above steps in reverse order. Back to Contents Page file:///E/FP/05_2021/En/Source/TD_Hard_drive.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the Secondary Hard Drive Back to Contents Page Secondary Hard Drive Dell Precision™ Workstation M6500 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 Secondary Hard Drive 1. 2. 3. 4.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the Secondary Hard Drive 6. Remove the screws on either sides of the hard drive to release the hard-drive bracket from the hard drive. 7. Remove the hard-drive bracket from the hard drive. file:///E/FP/05_2021/En/Source/TD_Secondary_Hard_Drive.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the Secondary Hard Drive 8. Remove the hard-drive interposer from the hard drive. file:///E/FP/05_2021/En/Source/TD_Secondary_Hard_Drive.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the Secondary Hard Drive Replacing the Secondary Hard Drive To replace the secondary hard drive, perform the above steps in reverse order. Back to Contents Page file:///E/FP/05_2021/En/Source/TD_Secondary_Hard_Drive.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the WWAN Card Back to Contents Page Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Card Dell Precision™ Workstation M6500 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 1. 2. 3. 4.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the WWAN Card The card pops up at a 45-degree angle. 6. Slide the WWAN card out of the connector on the system board. file:///E/FP/05_2021/En/Source/TD_WWAN.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the WWAN Card Replacing the WWAN Card To replace the WWAN card, perform the above steps in reverse order. Back to Contents Page file:///E/FP/05_2021/En/Source/TD_WWAN.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the FCM Card Back to Contents Page Flash Cache Module (FCM) Dell Precision™ Workstation M6500 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 FCM Card 1. 2. 3. 4. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the FCM Card Replacing the FCM Card To replace the FCM card, perform the above steps in reverse order. Back to Contents Page file:///E/FP/05_2021/En/Source/TD_FCM.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the Memory Back to Contents Page Memory Dell Precision™ Workstation M6500 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) 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the Memory 4. Remove the memory module from the connector. Replacing the Memory Module(s) To replace the memory module(s), perform the above steps in reverse order. Back to Contents Page file:///E/FP/05_2021/En/Source/TD_Memory.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the Camera Back to Contents Page Camera Dell Precision™ Workstation M6500 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 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the Camera 10. Remove the screws that secure the camera to the display assembly. 11. Remove the camera from the display assembly. file:///E/FP/05_2021/En/Source/TD_LCD_Camera.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the Camera Replacing the Camera To replace the camera, perform the above steps in reverse order. Back to Contents Page file:///E/FP/05_2021/En/Source/TD_LCD_Camera.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the PCMCIA Card Cage Back to Contents Page PCMCIA Card Cage Dell Precision™ Workstation M6500 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 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the PCMCIA Card Cage 11. Disconnect the card cage cable from the system board. 12. Remove the screws that secure the card cage to the computer. file:///E/FP/05_2021/En/Source/TD_PCMCIA_Card_Cage.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the PCMCIA Card Cage 13. Remove the card cage from the computer. file:///E/FP/05_2021/En/Source/TD_PCMCIA_Card_Cage.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the PCMCIA Card Cage Replacing the PCMCIA Card Cage To replace the PCMCIA card cage, perform the above steps in reverse order. Back to Contents Page file:///E/FP/05_2021/En/Source/TD_PCMCIA_Card_Cage.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the Heat Sink Back to Contents Page Heat Sink Dell Precision Workstation M6500 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 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the Heat Sink 11. Remove the heat sink from the computer. file:///E/FP/05_2021/En/Source/TD_Heat_Sink.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the Heat Sink Replacing the Heat Sink To replace the heat sink, perform the above steps in reverse order. Back to Contents Page file:///E/FP/05_2021/En/Source/TD_Heat_Sink.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the Processor Back to Contents Page Processor Dell Precision™ Workstation M6500 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 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the Processor 11. Carefully lift the processor straight up from the slot and remove the processor from the computer. file:///E/FP/05_2021/En/Source/TD_Processor.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the Processor Replacing the Processor To replace the processor, perform the above steps in reverse order. Back to Contents Page file:///E/FP/05_2021/En/Source/TD_Processor.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the System Board Back to Contents Page System Board Dell Precision™ Workstation M6500 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 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the System Board 29. Remove the system board from the computer. file:///E/FP/05_2021/En/Source/TD_systemboard.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the System Board Replacing the System Board To replace the system board, perform the above steps in reverse order. Back to Contents Page file:///E/FP/05_2021/En/Source/TD_systemboard.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the SIM Card Back to Contents Page SIM Card Dell Precision™ Workstation M6500 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 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the battery. 3.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the SIM Card To replace the SIM card, perform the above steps in reverse order. Back to Contents Page file:///E/FP/05_2021/En/Source/TD_SIM_Card.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the Media Card Back to Contents Page Media Card Dell Precision™ Workstation M6500 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 Media Card 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the Media Card Replacing the Media Card To replace the Media Card, perform the above steps in reverse order. Back to Contents Page file:///E/FP/05_2021/En/Source/TD_Media_Card.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the Access Panel Back to Contents Page Access Panel Dell Precision™ Workstation M6500 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 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the battery.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the Access Panel 5. Pull the access panel away from the computer. file:///E/FP/05_2021/En/Source/TD_Access_Panel.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the Access Panel Replacing the Access Panel To replace the access panel, perform the above steps in reverse order. Back to Contents Page file:///E/FP/05_2021/En/Source/TD_Access_Panel.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the Hinge Cover Back to Contents Page Hinge Cover Dell Precision™ Workstation M6500 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 Cover 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2. Remove the battery. 3.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the Hinge Cover 5. Disconnect the cables that connect the hinge cover to the computer. 6. Remove the hinge cover from the computer. file:///E/FP/05_2021/En/Source/TD_Hinge_Cover.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the Hinge Cover Replacing the Hinge Cover To replace the hinge cover, perform the above steps in reverse order. Back to Contents Page file:///E/FP/05_2021/En/Source/TD_Hinge_Cover.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the Optical Drive Back to Contents Page Optical Drive Dell Precision™ Workstation M6500 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 1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. 2.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the Optical Drive 5. Pull the optical drive out of the optical-drive bay and away from the computer. file:///E/FP/05_2021/En/Source/TD_Optical_Drive.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive To replace the optical drive, perform the above steps in reverse order. Back to Contents Page file:///E/FP/05_2021/En/Source/TD_Optical_Drive.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the WLAN Card Back to Contents Page Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card Dell Precision™ Workstation M6500 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 1. 2. 3. 4.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the WLAN Card The card pops up at a 45-degree angle. 6. Slide the WLAN card out of the connector on the system board. file:///E/FP/05_2021/En/Source/TD_WLAN.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the WLAN Card Replacing the WLAN Card To replace the WLAN card, perform the above steps in reverse order. Back to Contents Page file:///E/FP/05_2021/En/Source/TD_WLAN.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the WPAN Card Back to Contents Page Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN) Card Dell Precision™ Workstation M6500 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.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the WPAN Card 6. Slide the WPAN card out of the connector on the system board. file:///E/FP/05_2021/En/Source/TD_WPAN.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the WPAN Card Replacing the WPAN Card To replace the WPAN card, perform the above steps in reverse order. Back to Contents Page file:///E/FP/05_2021/En/Source/TD_WPAN.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the Keyboard Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell Precision™ Workstation M6500 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 1. 2. 3. 4. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Remove the battery.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the Keyboard 6. Remove the keyboard from the computer. file:///E/FP/05_2021/En/Source/TD_Keyboard.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard To replace the keyboard, perform the above steps in reverse order. Back to Contents Page file:///E/FP/05_2021/En/Source/TD_Keyboard.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the LCD Assembly Back to Contents Page Display Assembly Dell Precision™ Workstation M6500 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.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the LCD Assembly 7. Remove the wireless antenna cables from their routing guides. 8. Remove the four screws that secure the display assembly to the computer. file:///E/FP/05_2021/En/Source/TD_LCD_Assembly.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the LCD Assembly 9. Turn over the computer and open the display. 10. Disconnect the two display cables from the connectors on the system board. 11. Remove the screw that secures the display assembly to the computer. file:///E/FP/05_2021/En/Source/TD_LCD_Assembly.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the LCD Assembly 12. Loosen the captive screw and remove the cable retention bar that secures the display assembly to the computer. 13. Disconnect the display cable from the connector on the computer. file:///E/FP/05_2021/En/Source/TD_LCD_Assembly.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the LCD Assembly 14. Remove the antenna cables from their routing guides. 15. Remove the screws that secure the display assembly to the computer. file:///E/FP/05_2021/En/Source/TD_LCD_Assembly.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the LCD Assembly 16. Remove the display assembly from the computer. file:///E/FP/05_2021/En/Source/TD_LCD_Assembly.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the LCD Assembly Replacing the Display Assembly To replace the display assembly, perform the above steps in reverse order. Removing the Display Bezel 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Remove the battery. Remove the access panel. Remove the hinge cover. Remove the keyboard. Remove the display assembly. Remove the screw covers from the display bezel. 8.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the LCD Assembly 9. Gently pry the display bezel away from the display panel by rolling your fingers between the edge of the bezel and display panel. 10. Remove the display bezel from the display panel. file:///E/FP/05_2021/En/Source/TD_LCD_Assembly.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the LCD Assembly Replacing the Display Bezel To replace the display bezel, perform the above steps in reverse order. Removing the Display Panel 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Remove the battery. Remove the access panel. Remove the hinge cover. Remove the keyboard. Remove the display assembly. Remove the display bezel.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the LCD Assembly 9. Remove the antenna cables that run along both sides of the display panel. 10. Remove the screws on either sides of the display panel. file:///E/FP/05_2021/En/Source/TD_LCD_Assembly.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the LCD Assembly 11. Peel the tape that secures the flex cable to the display panel. 12. Use the display connector release tabs to disconnect the display cable from the display. file:///E/FP/05_2021/En/Source/TD_LCD_Assembly.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the LCD Assembly 13. Remove the display panel from the display assembly. Replacing the Display Panel To replace the display panel, perform the above steps in reverse order. Back to Contents Page file:///E/FP/05_2021/En/Source/TD_LCD_Assembly.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the Palm Rest Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell Precision™ Workstation M6500 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 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the Palm Rest 10. Disconnect the display cable and right IO-panel and fan cables from the system board. 11. Disconnect the left IO-panel and fan cables from the system board. file:///E/FP/05_2021/En/Source/TD_Palm_Rest.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the Palm Rest 12. Remove the screws that secure the palm rest to the computer. 13. Gently pry the palm rest and remove the palm rest from the computer. file:///E/FP/05_2021/En/Source/TD_Palm_Rest.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest To replace the palm rest, perform the above steps in reverse order. Back to Contents Page file:///E/FP/05_2021/En/Source/TD_Palm_Rest.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the Input/Output and IEEE 1394 Board Back to Contents Page I/O and IEEE 1394 Board Dell Precision™ Workstation M6500 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.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the Input/Output and IEEE 1394 Board 10. Lift the right I/O board up and away from the computer. file:///E/FP/05_2021/En/Source/TD_IO_1394_Board.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the Input/Output and IEEE 1394 Board Replacing the Right I/O Board To replace the right I/O board, perform the above steps in reverse order. Removing the Left I/O and IEEE 1394 Board 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Remove the battery. Remove the access panel. Remove the secondary hard drive (if applicable). Remove the hinge cover. Remove the keyboard. Remove the display assembly.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the Input/Output and IEEE 1394 Board 12. Disconnect the cable that connects the IEEE 1394 board to the left I/O board. file:///E/FP/05_2021/En/Source/TD_IO_1394_Board.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the Input/Output and IEEE 1394 Board Replacing the Left I/O and IEEE 1394 Board To replace the left I/O and IEEE 1394 board, perform the above steps in reverse order. Back to Contents Page file:///E/FP/05_2021/En/Source/TD_IO_1394_Board.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the System Fan Back to Contents Page Fan Dell Precision™ Workstation M6500 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 Fan 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the System Fan 12. Remove the screws that secure the fan to the computer. 13. Remove the fan from the computer. 14. Repeat step 11–step 13 to remove the other fan. file:///E/FP/05_2021/En/Source/TD_System_Fan.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the System Fan Replacing the Fan To replace the fan, perform the above steps in reverse order. Back to Contents Page file:///E/FP/05_2021/En/Source/TD_System_Fan.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the Video Card Back to Contents Page Video-Card Assembly Dell Precision™ Workstation M6500 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 Video-Card Assembly 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the Video Card 11. Loosen the captive screws that secure the video-card assembly to the computer. 12. Remove the video-card assembly from the computer. file:///E/FP/05_2021/En/Source/TD_Video_Card.
Dell Precision Workstation M6500 Service Manual--Removing the Video Card Replacing the Video-Card Assembly To replace the video-card assembly, perform the above steps in reverse order. Back to Contents Page file:///E/FP/05_2021/En/Source/TD_Video_Card.
