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...trade names other than its own. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Precision are either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc.; September 2007 Rev. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential ... either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc. is subject to change without the written permission of Microsoft Corporation; Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2007 Dell Inc. Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual Before You Begin Using ...
...trade names other than its own. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Precision are either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc.; September 2007 Rev. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential ... either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc. is subject to change without the written permission of Microsoft Corporation; Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2007 Dell Inc. Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual Before You Begin Using ...
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...1. CAUTION: Handle components and cards with care. Ensure that the following conditions exist: l You have read the safety information in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. Hold a component such as a processor by its metal mounting bracket. Save and close all open files and ... Computer Use the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer NOTE: The appearance of your computer may require...
...1. CAUTION: Handle components and cards with care. Ensure that the following conditions exist: l You have read the safety information in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. Hold a component such as a processor by its metal mounting bracket. Save and close all open files and ... Computer Use the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer NOTE: The appearance of your computer may require...
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Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive If a BIOS-update program CD is complete, the computer automatically reboots. 3. ... CD. 2. Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive 1. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this program to your computer at support.dell.com. 4. Press during POST to Contents Page Back to enter the system setup program. 4. Ensure that appear on the screen. Press , select Save changes and...
Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive If a BIOS-update program CD is complete, the computer automatically reboots. 3. ... CD. 2. Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive 1. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this program to your computer at support.dell.com. 4. Press during POST to Contents Page Back to enter the system setup program. 4. Ensure that appear on the screen. Press , select Save changes and...
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... an internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology with a plastic scribe to release the cable end of the computer. Follow the procedures in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. Remove the card cable from underneath the metal tab with the other hand. 1 cable 4 metal tab 2 ... press slightly downward on the back of the card. 5. Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin working inside the computer (see Hinge Cover). Remove the hinge cover (see Before Working Inside ...
... an internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology with a plastic scribe to release the cable end of the computer. Follow the procedures in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. Remove the card cable from underneath the metal tab with the other hand. 1 cable 4 metal tab 2 ... press slightly downward on the back of the card. 5. Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin working inside the computer (see Hinge Cover). Remove the hinge cover (see Before Working Inside ...
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... connector as a connector on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Follow the instructions in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. Remove the four M2 x 3-mm screws that secure the PC Card reader to lift the pull-tab vertically. 7. Remove the hinge... touching an unpainted metal surface, such as you begin any installed media bay device (see Removing the Keyboard). 5. Back to Contents Page PC Card Reader Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you remove it.
... connector as a connector on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Follow the instructions in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. Remove the four M2 x 3-mm screws that secure the PC Card reader to lift the pull-tab vertically. 7. Remove the hinge... touching an unpainted metal surface, such as you begin any installed media bay device (see Removing the Keyboard). 5. Back to Contents Page PC Card Reader Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you remove it.
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... holding the plastic mylar slightly up, grasp the battery and pull it out of the computer. Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove... an unpainted metal surface, such as a connector on the system board. 5. Being careful not to Contents Page Follow the procedures in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. Back to break the plastic, slightly raise the corner of the plastic mylar above the battery. 6. Remove the ...
... holding the plastic mylar slightly up, grasp the battery and pull it out of the computer. Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove... an unpainted metal surface, such as a connector on the system board. 5. Being careful not to Contents Page Follow the procedures in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. Back to break the plastic, slightly raise the corner of the plastic mylar above the battery. 6. Remove the ...
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... screw secures the processor to the cam stop. Remove any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. Take note of the arrow on the processor. 7. NOTICE: When removing the processor, pull it is...when removing or replacing the processor, press to apply slight pressure to the center of the computer. Back to Contents Page Processor Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual Removing the Processor Installing the Processor Removing the Processor CAUTION: Before you begin any installed media bay device (see ...
... screw secures the processor to the cam stop. Remove any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. Take note of the arrow on the processor. 7. NOTICE: When removing the processor, pull it is...when removing or replacing the processor, press to apply slight pressure to the center of the computer. Back to Contents Page Processor Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual Removing the Processor Installing the Processor Removing the Processor CAUTION: Before you begin any installed media bay device (see ...
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...the cable from the system board. 6. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Close the display. 9. Follow the instructions in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. Review the cable routing diagram: 1 WWAN/FCM card connector 4 WLAN card 7 WLAN antenna cables (white and gray)...You Begin. 2. Pull straight up on the back of the white antenna cable. 5. Back to Contents Page Display Assembly Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual Removing the Display Assembly Removing the Display Bezel Removing the Display Panel Removing the Display Panel Brackets Removing the ...
...the cable from the system board. 6. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Keyboard). 4. Close the display. 9. Follow the instructions in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. Review the cable routing diagram: 1 WWAN/FCM card connector 4 WLAN card 7 WLAN antenna cables (white and gray)...You Begin. 2. Pull straight up on the back of the white antenna cable. 5. Back to Contents Page Display Assembly Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual Removing the Display Assembly Removing the Display Bezel Removing the Display Panel Removing the Display Panel Brackets Removing the ...
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Remove the system board (see Removing the System Board). 3. Back to Contents Page Fan Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer. 1. Follow the instructions in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. Back to the base. 4. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or...
Remove the system board (see Removing the System Board). 3. Back to Contents Page Fan Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer. 1. Follow the instructions in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. Back to the base. 4. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or...
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...excessive force, you begin any of the computer. Replace and tighten the two hard-drive screws. 7. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you may damage the connector. 5. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is fully seated. 6. ...Remove the new drive from sources other than Dell. Use your Operating System installation media to install the operating system for your ...
...excessive force, you begin any of the computer. Replace and tighten the two hard-drive screws. 7. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you may damage the connector. 5. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is fully seated. 6. ...Remove the new drive from sources other than Dell. Use your Operating System installation media to install the operating system for your ...
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...from left , and then lay the cover aside. Back to break. 1 hinge cover 2 plastic scribe 3 indent 3. Back to Contents Page Hinge Cover Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer, use a plastic scribe (inserted into place. 2. NOTICE: The hinge cover is fragile and ...into the indent) to pry up with those on the right side of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. Open the display all the way (180 degrees) so that all cables are routed correctly. Starting on the ...
...from left , and then lay the cover aside. Back to break. 1 hinge cover 2 plastic scribe 3 indent 3. Back to Contents Page Hinge Cover Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer, use a plastic scribe (inserted into place. 2. NOTICE: The hinge cover is fragile and ...into the indent) to pry up with those on the right side of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. Open the display all the way (180 degrees) so that all cables are routed correctly. Starting on the ...
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... 4. Rotate the top of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard Removing the Keyboard CAUTION: Before you can pivot ...free the keyboard tabs from the keyboard connector on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. 3. If the keyboard cable is held in Before ...
... 4. Rotate the top of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard Removing the Keyboard CAUTION: Before you can pivot ...free the keyboard tabs from the keyboard connector on the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. 3. If the keyboard cable is held in Before ...
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...connector. 1 memory-module securing clips (2) 2 memory module Follow the procedures in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. Remove the keyboard (see Hinge Cover). 3. Back to Contents Page Memory Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual DIMM A DIMM B CAUTION: Before you begin any new modules that you... in Before You Begin. 2. NOTICE: If your original memory modules from the computer during a memory upgrade, keep them separate from Dell are replacing a memory module, ground yourself and remove the existing module: a. If you are covered under your computer may have, ...
...connector. 1 memory-module securing clips (2) 2 memory module Follow the procedures in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. Remove the keyboard (see Hinge Cover). 3. Back to Contents Page Memory Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual DIMM A DIMM B CAUTION: Before you begin any new modules that you... in Before You Begin. 2. NOTICE: If your original memory modules from the computer during a memory upgrade, keep them separate from Dell are replacing a memory module, ground yourself and remove the existing module: a. If you are covered under your computer may have, ...
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...keyed to ensure correct insertion. Slide the card at a 45-degree angle out of the computer. Back to Contents Page Communications Cards Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card Mobile Broadband Network (WWAN) Card Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card FCM (Flash...You Begin. 2. If you have two or three antenna connectors, depending on the back of its connector. Follow the procedures in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. c. NOTICE: The card connector is not already installed, go to release the securing tabs. 4. NOTICE: Do...
...keyed to ensure correct insertion. Slide the card at a 45-degree angle out of the computer. Back to Contents Page Communications Cards Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card Mobile Broadband Network (WWAN) Card Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card FCM (Flash...You Begin. 2. If you have two or three antenna connectors, depending on the back of its connector. Follow the procedures in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. c. NOTICE: The card connector is not already installed, go to release the securing tabs. 4. NOTICE: Do...
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... Begin. 2. Remove the palm rest (see Display Assembly). 6. Disconnect the modem cable from the system board. 9. Follow the instructions in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. Remove the display assembly (see Palm Rest). 7. Remove the M2 x 3-mm screw that attaches the modem to disconnect... Pull up on the system board. When replacing the modem, it is easier to connect the modem cable to Contents Page Modem Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin working inside the computer (see Before Working Inside Your Computer). 1. Back to the modem before...
... Begin. 2. Remove the palm rest (see Display Assembly). 6. Disconnect the modem cable from the system board. 9. Follow the instructions in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. Remove the display assembly (see Palm Rest). 7. Remove the M2 x 3-mm screw that attaches the modem to disconnect... Pull up on the system board. When replacing the modem, it is easier to connect the modem cable to Contents Page Modem Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin working inside the computer (see Before Working Inside Your Computer). 1. Back to the modem before...
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Back to Contents Page Media Bay Devices Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual NOTICE: To prevent damage to devices, store them . If present, remove the device locking screw from the bottom of the media bay. To ...
Back to Contents Page Media Bay Devices Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual NOTICE: To prevent damage to devices, store them . If present, remove the device locking screw from the bottom of the media bay. To ...
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...see Hinge Cover). 4. Loosen the two captive screws located at the front of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. NOTE: You can leave the coin-cell battery in place (on the back of the palm rest. 8. Remove... as a connector on the palm rest) unless you are installing a replacement palm rest, in which case you need to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any installed media bay device (see Removing the Keyboard). 5. Remove the seven M2.5 x 8-mm palm-rest...
...see Hinge Cover). 4. Loosen the two captive screws located at the front of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. NOTE: You can leave the coin-cell battery in place (on the back of the palm rest. 8. Remove... as a connector on the palm rest) unless you are installing a replacement palm rest, in which case you need to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any installed media bay device (see Removing the Keyboard). 5. Remove the seven M2.5 x 8-mm palm-rest...
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...your computer while traveling, see "Traveling With Your Computer" in the slot; The combination of card refers to Contents Page Using Cards Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual Card Types Removing a PC Card or Blank Installing a PC Card or an ExpressCard Removing a Smart Card Installing a Smart... Card Card Types PC Cards See "Specifications" in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. The PC Card slot supports CardBus technology and extended PC...
...your computer while traveling, see "Traveling With Your Computer" in the slot; The combination of card refers to Contents Page Using Cards Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual Card Types Removing a PC Card or Blank Installing a PC Card or an ExpressCard Removing a Smart Card Installing a Smart... Card Card Types PC Cards See "Specifications" in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. The PC Card slot supports CardBus technology and extended PC...
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... to Contents Page Remove the hinge cover (see Palm Rest). 7. Pull the speaker straight up and out of the computer. 1. Back to Contents Page Speaker Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any installed media bay device (see Media Bay Devices). 3. Follow the instructions in the...
... to Contents Page Remove the hinge cover (see Palm Rest). 7. Pull the speaker straight up and out of the computer. 1. Back to Contents Page Speaker Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any installed media bay device (see Media Bay Devices). 3. Follow the instructions in the...
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...replacement kit for the system board includes a CD that provides a utility for transferring the Service Tag to Contents Page System Board Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual Removing the System Board Installing the System Board Removing the System Board CAUTION: Before you begin any installed smart cards...Remove the modem (see PC Card Reader). 12. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Keyboard). 6. Follow the instructions in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. Disconnect the cables near the WLAN card and the modem connector from the system board. 15. Remove any ...
...replacement kit for the system board includes a CD that provides a utility for transferring the Service Tag to Contents Page System Board Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual Removing the System Board Installing the System Board Removing the System Board CAUTION: Before you begin any installed smart cards...Remove the modem (see PC Card Reader). 12. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Keyboard). 6. Follow the instructions in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. Disconnect the cables near the WLAN card and the modem connector from the system board. 15. Remove any ...
