Dell Inspiron 1720 User Manual

Adding and Replacing Parts 163
Replacing a WPAN Card
NOTICE: The connectors are keyed to ensure correct insertion. If you feel
resistance, check the connectors on the card and on the system board, and realign
the card.
NOTICE: To avoid damage to the WPAN card, never place cables under the card.
1 Insert the WPAN card connector at a 45-degree angle into the system
board connector labeled "WPAN".
2 Press the other end of the WPAN card down into the securing tabs until
the card clicks into place.
3 Connect the blue antenna cable to the WPAN card.
4 Secure unused antenna cables in the protective mylar sleeve.
5 Replace the cover and tighten the captive screws.
Flash Cache Module
The Flash Cache Module (FCM) is an internal flash drive that helps improve
the performance of your computer. If you ordered an FCM with your
computer, the card is already installed.
Removing the FCM
1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 137.
2 Turn the computer over and remove the cover on the Mini Card
compartment.
3 Ground yourself by touching one of the metal connectors on the back of
the computer.
NOTE: If you leave the area, ground yourself again when you return to the
computer.
4 Release the FCM by pushing the metal securing brackets away from the
card until the card pops up slightly.
5 Remove the FCM.

Dell Inspiron 1720 Specifications

General

Bus type	FSB
Stepping	C0
Tjunction	105 °C
Processor cache	6 MB
Processor cores	2
Processor family	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor series	Intel Core 2 Duo T9000 Series
Processor socket	LGA 3647 (Socket P)
Processor codename	Penryn
Processing Die size	107 mm²
Processor frequency	2.5 GHz
Processor cache type	L2
Processor lithography	45 nm
Processor system type	Up
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Processor front side bus	800 MHz
Processor operating modes	64-bit
ECC supported by processor	No
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W
Processor core voltage (AC)	1.062 - 1.150 V
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)	12.5
Number of Processing Die Transistors	410 M
HDD speed	5400 RPM
HDD interface	SATA
Card reader integrated	Yes
Display diagonal	17 \
Display resolution	1440 x 900 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:10
Internal memory	4 GB
Memory clock speed	667 MHz
Internal memory type	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)	2 x 2 GB
Discrete graphics card model	NVIDIA GeForce Go 8600M GT
Maximum graphics card memory	0.256 GB
Keyboard layout	QWERTY
Pointing device	Touchpad
Type	PC
Modem speed	56.6 Kbit/s
Wireless technology	802.11n
Bluetooth version	2.0+EDR
Bundled software	Microsoft Works 9.0 - Danish
Operating system installed	Windows Vista Home Premium
Number of battery cells	6
TV-out type	S-Video
Charging port type	DC-in jack
Serial ports quantity	0
USB 2.0 ports quantity	5
AC adapter power	90 W
Processor code	SLAYY
Processor ARK ID	33917
Processor package size	35 x 35 mm

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	293 mm
Width	394 mm
Weight	3450 g
Height (rear)	44 mm
Height (front)	39 mm