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... names other than its own. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2007 Dell Inc. and is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual Before You Begin Using Cards Media Bay Devices Hard Drive Hinge Cover Keyboard Memory Display ...NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the problem. Dell Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of your computer. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Precision are either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells...
... names other than its own. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2007 Dell Inc. and is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual Before You Begin Using Cards Media Bay Devices Hard Drive Hinge Cover Keyboard Memory Display ...NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the problem. Dell Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of your computer. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Precision are either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells...
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...all open files and exit all open programs. b. Recommended Tools The procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. CAUTION: Handle components and cards with care. This section provides procedures for about 4 seconds to turn...periodically touching an unpainted metal surface, such as a connector on a card. 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 the ...
...all open files and exit all open programs. b. Recommended Tools The procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. CAUTION: Handle components and cards with care. This section provides procedures for about 4 seconds to turn...periodically touching an unpainted metal surface, such as a connector on a card. 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 the ...
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... update file. 9. Insert the BIOS-update program CD, and restart the computer. Locate the latest BIOS update file for your computer at support.dell.com. 4. Click the down arrow to boot from the drive and restart the computer. Ensure that the main battery is complete, the computer ... with the new system board, flash the BIOS from the hard drive. Turn on your desktop. 8. 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 attached. 2. If you use ...
... update file. 9. Insert the BIOS-update program CD, and restart the computer. Locate the latest BIOS update file for your computer at support.dell.com. 4. Click the down arrow to boot from the drive and restart the computer. Ensure that the main battery is complete, the computer ... with the new system board, flash the BIOS from the hard drive. Turn on your desktop. 8. 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 attached. 2. If you use ...
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...cable 4 metal tab 2 card connector 5 plastic scribe 3 card Continue to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 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. Back to...installed. 1. NOTICE: Be careful when removing the card to release the cable end of the computer. Follow the procedures in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. While grasping the card cable with one hand while prying the card out from its routing guide. 1...
...cable 4 metal tab 2 card connector 5 plastic scribe 3 card Continue to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 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. Back to...installed. 1. NOTICE: Be careful when removing the card to release the cable end of the computer. Follow the procedures in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. While grasping the card cable with one hand while prying the card out from its routing guide. 1...
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Back to Contents Page PC Card Reader Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you remove it. Use the pull-tab to Contents Page Remove any of the computer. 1. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Keyboard). 5. ... 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 hinge cover (see Media Bay Devices). 3.
Back to Contents Page PC Card Reader Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you remove it. Use the pull-tab to Contents Page Remove any of the computer. 1. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Keyboard). 5. ... 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 hinge cover (see Media Bay Devices). 3.
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... cable connector 2 coin-cell battery 3 plastic mylar 4. Remove the keyboard (see Hinge Cover). 3. Follow the procedures in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. 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...
... cable connector 2 coin-cell battery 3 plastic mylar 4. Remove the keyboard (see Hinge Cover). 3. Follow the procedures in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. 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...
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... between the ZIF-socket cam screw and the processor when removing or replacing the processor, press to apply slight pressure to Contents Page Processor Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual Removing the Processor Installing the Processor Removing the Processor CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions...
... between the ZIF-socket cam screw and the processor when removing or replacing the processor, press to apply slight pressure to Contents Page Processor Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual Removing the Processor Installing the Processor Removing the Processor CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions...
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... the computer upside down with the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. 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 computer upside down with the back of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. 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 M2.5 x 5-mm screw that secures the fan to Contents Page Fan 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. Back to the base. 4. Remove the ...
Remove the M2.5 x 5-mm screw that secures the fan to Contents Page Fan 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. Back to the base. 4. Remove the ...
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..., and remove the two hard-drive screws. Slide the hard drive out of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. Slide the hard drive into place. NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer to install the drivers... Back to Contents Page To replace the hard drive in Before You Begin. 1 hard drive screws (2) 2 hard drive 2. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer. 4. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector. 5.
..., and remove the two hard-drive screws. Slide the hard drive out of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. Slide the hard drive into place. NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your computer to install the drivers... Back to Contents Page To replace the hard drive in Before You Begin. 1 hard drive screws (2) 2 hard drive 2. Back to Contents Page Hard Drive Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer. 4. If you use excessive force, you may damage the connector. 5.
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... until the cover snaps into place. 2. NOTICE: The hinge cover is fragile and can cause damage to Contents Page Hinge Cover Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the cover into place, ensuring that the display rests flat on the palm rest. Insert the...hinge cover edges line up the hinge cover. Back to break. 1 hinge cover 2 plastic scribe 3 indent 3. Follow the procedures in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. Removing the hinge cover in a different way than described may cause the plastic to Contents Page CAUTION: To avoid...
... until the cover snaps into place. 2. NOTICE: The hinge cover is fragile and can cause damage to Contents Page Hinge Cover Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any of the cover into place, ensuring that the display rests flat on the palm rest. Insert the...hinge cover edges line up the hinge cover. Back to break. 1 hinge cover 2 plastic scribe 3 indent 3. Follow the procedures in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. Removing the hinge cover in a different way than described may cause the plastic to Contents Page CAUTION: To avoid...
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...so that you can pivot the keyboard-cable locking arm upward to release the cable. 7. Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard Removing the Keyboard CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, ...follow the safety instructions in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. If the keyboard cable is held in Before You Begin. 2. NOTICE...
...so that you can pivot the keyboard-cable locking arm upward to release the cable. 7. Back to Contents Page Keyboard Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual Removing the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard Removing the Keyboard CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, ...follow the safety instructions in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. If the keyboard cable is held in Before You Begin. 2. NOTICE...
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... the computer (DIMM B). DIMM A 1. If you purchased the new modules from Dell. NOTICE: If your computer has only one accessed from beneath the keyboard (DIMM A), and the other accessed from Dell are covered under your computer may have, even if you are replacing a memory ... clips (2) 2 memory module Remove the module from any of the computer. Follow the procedures in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. Back to Contents Page Memory Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual DIMM A DIMM B CAUTION: Before you begin any new modules that you may not function at optimal ...
... the computer (DIMM B). DIMM A 1. If you purchased the new modules from Dell. NOTICE: If your computer has only one accessed from beneath the keyboard (DIMM A), and the other accessed from Dell are covered under your computer may have, even if you are replacing a memory ... clips (2) 2 memory module Remove the module from any of the computer. Follow the procedures in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. Back to Contents Page Memory Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual DIMM A DIMM B CAUTION: Before you begin any new modules that you may not function at optimal ...
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.... c. If you are replacing a WLAN card, remove the existing card: a. Follow the procedures in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. NOTICE: The card connector is already installed. 1. 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...
.... c. If you are replacing a WLAN card, remove the existing card: a. Follow the procedures in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. NOTICE: The card connector is already installed. 1. 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...
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... (see Before Working Inside Your Computer). 1. Remove the palm rest (see Media Bay Devices). 3. Back to Contents Page Modem Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin working inside the computer (see Display Assembly). 6. Remove any of the computer. Disconnect the modem cable from... keyboard (see Hinge Cover). 4. Remove the M2 x 3-mm screw that attaches the modem to Contents Page Follow the instructions in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. Pull up on the pull-tab to the modem before you begin any installed media bay device (see Palm ...
... (see Before Working Inside Your Computer). 1. Remove the palm rest (see Media Bay Devices). 3. Back to Contents Page Modem Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin working inside the computer (see Display Assembly). 6. Remove any of the computer. Disconnect the modem cable from... keyboard (see Hinge Cover). 4. Remove the M2 x 3-mm screw that attaches the modem to Contents Page Follow the instructions in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. Pull up on the pull-tab to the modem before you begin any installed media bay device (see Palm ...
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... screw from the bottom of the media bay. Press the device latch release. 1 optical drive 2 device latch release 4. Back to Contents Page Media Bay Devices Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual NOTICE: To prevent damage to a docking device (docked). 1.
... screw from the bottom of the media bay. Press the device latch release. 1 optical drive 2 device latch release 4. Back to Contents Page Media Bay Devices Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual NOTICE: To prevent damage to a docking device (docked). 1.
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... the hard drive bay. 10. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Keyboard). 5. Remove the keyboard (see Hinge Cover). 4. Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you need to remove the coin-cell battery and place it in the replacement palm rest. 7.
... the hard drive bay. 10. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Keyboard). 5. Remove the keyboard (see Hinge Cover). 4. Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you need to remove the coin-cell battery and place it in the replacement palm rest. 7.
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...your computer. The top surface of an installed card. Removing a PC Card or Blank CAUTION: Before you pack the computer in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. blanks from dust and other computers may not be available on supported PC Cards. l Always remove an extended... Guide for security, data storage, and special programs. Using smart cards can damage the system board. Back 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 ...
...your computer. The top surface of an installed card. Removing a PC Card or Blank CAUTION: Before you pack the computer in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. blanks from dust and other computers may not be available on supported PC Cards. l Always remove an extended... Guide for security, data storage, and special programs. Using smart cards can damage the system board. Back 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 ...
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...Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Keyboard). 5. Remove the keyboard (see Hinge Cover). 4. Back to Contents Page Speaker Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any installed media bay device (see Media Bay Devices). 3. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground ... the system board. 1 speaker connector NOTICE: Handle the speakers with care to Contents Page Follow the instructions in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. Remove any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in Before You Begin. 2.
...Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Keyboard). 5. Remove the keyboard (see Hinge Cover). 4. Back to Contents Page Speaker Dell Precision ™ M2300 Service Manual CAUTION: Before you begin any installed media bay device (see Media Bay Devices). 3. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground ... the system board. 1 speaker connector NOTICE: Handle the speakers with care to Contents Page Follow the instructions in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. Remove any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in Before You Begin. 2.
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...speaker (see Removing a Smart Card). 4. Disconnect the fan cable from the system board. 16. Follow the instructions in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching... 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 wireless communications...
...speaker (see Removing a Smart Card). 4. Disconnect the fan cable from the system board. 16. Follow the instructions in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching... 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 wireless communications...